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Peace was an underlying theme on May Day with calls for an end to Russia's war in Ukraine.

There are much more promising strategies that could help bring sustainable peace to the region.

Thousands of political prisoners, however, are estimated to remain in Egyptian jails.

May 1 is celebrated as International Labour Day - or May Day - around the world.

Colonel Mamady Doumbouya says on state television after political consultations he is eyeing a transition of 39 months.

Helped by pro-bono lawyers, the show Silent Voices exposes perpetrators and helps support women and child victims.

Olaf Scholz rejects criticism that Germany is not supporting Ukraine enough by providing heavy weapons.

Nancy Pelosi is the highest-ranking American leader to visit Ukraine since the start of the war.

Prison officials say programme consists of classes on religion, law, and economics.

Haibatullah Akhunzada appeared for only the second time since taking control of the Taliban in 2016 to hail 'security'.

MP Neil Parish, 65, steps down after what he described as a moment of 'madness' while watching pornography on his phone.

Youth activists call for better economic policies and stricter rules on corruption.

As the Russia-Ukraine war enters its 67th day, we take a look at the main developments.

Streets of Russian-occupied Ukrainian city are being cleaned of debris but horrors of war unlikely to fade soon.

Ukraine officials say a Russian missile attack has knocked out the airport runway in the Black Sea port of Odesa.

Civilians brought out of Azovstal after a night of heavy Russian attacks on the last Ukrainian stronghold in Mariupol.

Syria is the Middle East's main producer of the drug Captagon and Saudi Arabia is the main consumer market.

Deaths reported in Kherson as Russian attack knocks out Odesa runway and some civilians evacuate Mariupol steel plant.

Hundreds of millions in India and Pakistan struggle to stay cool in record-breaking temperatures.

SS Rajamouli talks to Al Jazeera about his new smash hit movie, his inspirations, and the rise of south Indian cinema.

Paul Rusesabagina is serving 25 years in prison in Rwanda on terrorism charges which his supporters say are a sham.

Israeli court slammed for rejecting appeal over four Palestinian children killed in 2014 air raids on beach in Gaza.

The 54-year-old Raiola represented star players including Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Paul Pogba.

Serbia is striving to balance relations with NATO, the EU, and its religious, ethnic and political alliance with Russia.

At least 23 people were in building when it collapsed and 39 others are uncontactable, authorities said.

The outages come before the Eid al-Fitr holiday which marks the end of the holy month of Ramadan.

Dock workers union accuses Russia of financing the war in Ukraine with the cargo of diesel.

Tehran and cities across Iran undergo a number of changes during Ramadan, as streets are abuzz with people during night.

One of the world’s richest men acquires Twitter, prompting debate about its future. Plus, Mexican journalists in peril.

The figures come as Beijing doggedly pursues a zero-Covid response leading to lockdown measures in several cities.

Palestinians say Jenin has always been a hub for resistance groups, despite ongoing Israeli attempts to stamp them out.

The Pentagon spokesman asks how any 'moral' person could justify the atrocities being committed in Ukraine.

Sergey Lavrov in interview with Xinhua says West should stop arming Ukraine if they are interested in resolving crisis.

Is democracy at risk in the first country to adopt Bitcoin as an official currency?

We are still the same people who bravely revolted against Lukashenko's brutal regime in August 2020.

The war in Ukraine could lead to a global food crisis.

A Palestinian man and an Israeli guard are killed in separate incidents after Israeli raid on Islam's holy site.

As the Russia-Ukraine war enters its 66th day, we take a look at the main developments.

The Tesla and SpaceX CEO has struck a deal to acquire Twitter for $44bn. How will the platform change?

Thousands of police and troops will be deployed under the state of emergency and a curfew imposed.

Shanghai's COVID-19 lockdown has fuelled outrage on a scale not seen since 2020 after the virus first began to spread.

Mali's military leaders have accused two broadcasters of airing false allegations about reports of rights violations.

Trump submits affidavit saying he does not have documents sought in civil probe, but court continues $10,000-daily fine.

Premier and port official charged in US with conspiracy to import cocaine and launder money.

In his nightly address, Zelenskyy says Russia is trying to 'destroy life' with constant air attacks and bombardment.

Tit-for-tat moves come after a Turkish court jailed philanthropist and rights activist Osman Kavala for life.

Indian Railways has cancelled 753 passenger train services to make room for coal imports amid power crisis.

Exxon Mobil more than doubled its profits compared with the same quarter last year.

Missile barrage on Kyiv as UN chief visited shows Russia has no intention of bowing to international pressure.

Separatist region in Moldova retains independence thanks largely to military support provided by Russia.