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Russian spy chief threatens Poland and Baltic States

Tue, 04/15/2025 - 13:55
Sergey Naryshkin’s comments likely to stoke concern that Russia could threaten other European states after Ukraine.

Pakistan accelerates deportation of Afghans: UN

Tue, 04/15/2025 - 13:51
Nearly 60,000 people have crossed back into Afghanistan since the start of April.

Elias Rahbani: A Lebanese musical icon

Tue, 04/15/2025 - 13:31
The genius of Elias Rahbani who composed songs for some of the biggest stars in Lebanese music.

Hamas considers latest Gaza ceasefire proposal

Tue, 04/15/2025 - 13:09
Hamas is reviewing Israel’s ceasefire proposal for Gaza, which includes a demand for the group to disarm.

Elephant herd in zoo reacts to California earthquake to protect their young

Tue, 04/15/2025 - 13:09
Video shows elephants huddling protectively around their young at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park during earthquake.

Who is Gout Gout, Australia’s record-breaking teenage sprint sensation?

Tue, 04/15/2025 - 13:00
Al Jazeera's lowdown on the 17-year-old sprinter of South Sudanese heritage who is drawing comparisons with Usain Bolt.

Xi courts Southeast Asia amid Trump tariff turmoil

Mon, 04/14/2025 - 19:38
Chinese President Xi Jinping is courting Vietnam, Malaysia and Cambodia as Trump-era tariffs rattle Asia.

Russia launches new strike on Sumy as residents mourn Sunday’s victims

Mon, 04/14/2025 - 19:33
Russia launched a new missile attack on Sumy, as residents were paying tribute to the victims of Sunday’s attack.

What is Betar US and why is it targeting pro-Palestinian activists?

Mon, 04/14/2025 - 19:18
Betar US is among many groups supporting calls by the Trump administration to deport pro-Palestine students.

Hungary approves constitutional change banning LGBTQ+ events

Mon, 04/14/2025 - 19:15
Rights activists and some legal scholars condemn the law, arguing that it effectively criminalises LGBTQ+ expression.

Nvidia commits to $500bn AI server production in the US

Mon, 04/14/2025 - 19:15
The chipmaker is the latest tech firm to announce plans to bring jobs to the United States.

‘Forgive me, Mama’: A Gaza mother’s agony for a son Israel killed

Mon, 04/14/2025 - 18:35
Rifaat Radwan was among 15 paramedics Israel killed, he recorded his own death and begged his mother to forgive him.

Qatar, Egypt leaders renew support for Gaza ceasefire, reconstruction plan

Mon, 04/14/2025 - 18:24
Doha and Cairo announce plans for an international conference to coordinate Gaza 'humanitarian and development' efforts.

Lebanese PM visits Syria’s president to reset years of strained relations

Mon, 04/14/2025 - 18:01
Nawaf Salam meets Ahmed al-Sharaa to discuss border security, refugees, and past political killings under al-Assad.

Sudan war to enter third year as RSF assaults in Darfur intensify

Mon, 04/14/2025 - 17:02
Rights groups urge protection of civilians and aid access as millions of people are displaced and many face famine.

It is time Liberia enacts legislation banning FGM

Mon, 04/14/2025 - 17:01
Years of symbolic bans by traditional chiefs have done nothing to curb the harmful practice.

Russia’s latest strikes in Ukraine kill four in Kharkiv after Sumy attack

Mon, 04/14/2025 - 16:28
The strikes in eastern Ukraine follow an attack in Sumy that killed more than 30 people, sparking condemnation.

Did Trump really ‘exempt’ Chinese phones, chips from tariffs?

Mon, 04/14/2025 - 16:19
Trump only rolled back tariffs imposed since April 2. Laptops, phones and semiconductors still face hefty levies.

All-female crew completes space tourism journey

Mon, 04/14/2025 - 15:37
A space tourism rocket carried an all-female crew of six to the edge of space and back.

Can China use US debt in its tariff war against Trump?

Mon, 04/14/2025 - 15:24
China is the second largest holder of US debt and could, theoretically, dump it to devalue the dollar.

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