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Damascus Gate is a centre of Palestinian cultural life, but Israeli forces regularly attack Palestinians in the plaza.

The story behind the US law that sanctions anyone, anywhere if they are deemed to be a 'human rights offender'.

A new presidential council may mean change in Yemen, but what influence will Iran have on their Houthi allies?

Blast at Sai Doken mosque in Mazar-i-Sharif leaves dozens dead or wounded, officials say.

Women are leading a movement to resist government efforts to set up a coal mine in Birbhum district of West Bengal.

Ruling by the UN's top court caps decades of dispute between Nicaragua and Colombia over maritime borders.

Market bombing in Iware, Taraba state, marks expansion of area where ISIL affiliate operates in Nigeria.

No tsunami threat was reported after the quake, and authorities said there was a low likelihood.

Protesters in Colombo demand justice on the third anniversary of devastating attacks in several churches and hotels.

Israeli forces use tear gas, rubber bullets on Palestinian worshippers at dawn, some respond with rocks, petrol bombs.

During the COVID pandemic, courts went online around the world, but at what cost to justice?

President Putin instructs Russian forces to blockade steelworks where remaining fighters and civilians are holed up.

In the tiny West African state, President Umaro Embalo faces an uphill task of reforms - and threats to his life.

The war can help the world recognise that a nuclear-free world should not be an aspiration with an indefinite timeline.

The story of how activists fought a major 1990s road-building plan – and the lessons it holds for today's climate movement.

It was the first visit by a member of US Congress since a new government came into power in Islamabad last week.

British PM in India against the backdrop of Ukraine war as the West urges India to take stronger stand against Russia.

As the Russia-Ukraine war enters its 57th day, we take a look at the main developments.

Some say a 'special kind of paternalism' runs through the Russian-speaking regions full of mines, factories and plants.

Antonio Guterres sends separate letters asking Russia and Ukraine's leaders to receive him in Moscow and Kyiv.

The strategic port city has been ​​taken over by Russian forces, except for a small pocket of resistance.

Sergey Zimov and his son Nikita strive to save the planet from a climate catastrophe by reviving the Ice Age.

Russia-backed forces controlled 60 percent of Luhansk before Moscow launched its invasion of Ukraine in February.

Appointing advisers is the first step in accessing emergency funds from development banks.

Kristalina Georgieva says Beijing has room to take measures to support world’s second-biggest economy.

Hamas says Israel's bombing will only make Palestinians more determined to 'resist the occupation'.

Fiji, Sri Lanka, Malaysia and Maldives top index of destinations best placed to revive pandemic-battered tourism.

Veteran politician and Nobel laureate wins decisive victory to become president for the second time.

Rising energy costs and sanctions on Russian energy could push governments to reconsider their stances on nuclear power.

The only debate between the candidates in Sunday's election comes with Macron leading his challenger in opinion polls.

Preliminary report on March crash of Boeing 737-800 that left 132 people dead says analysis of recorders is continuing.

Russia has turned to China for microchips it needs to meet surging demand for its domestic bank cards.

Samba school floats and feather-festooned dancers to join parade in Brazilian city as COVID-19 cases decline.

A US judge this week suspended a mandate requiring travellers to wear masks on planes, trains and other public transit.

Tesla has been an outlier since the pandemic outbreak, posting record deliveries and earnings for several quarters.

Malian army unit accompanied by a 'Russian adviser' struck an improvised explosive device near the town of Hombori.

Move comes amid months-long crackdown by Daniel Ortega's government on civil society groups and opposition figures.

Luhansk governor says Moscow's troops now control most of the region, as the 'Battle for the Donbas' escalates.

Rising interest rates are squeezing the world's poorest nations already struggling with COVID-19 and high food prices.

Russia launched a renewed offensive in eastern Ukraine - a crucial stage of the conflict that may lead to its break-up.

Ariana Papazian found it hard to accept the loss of her mother, her memoir chronicles the journey towards acceptance.

US, Canadian and British officials leave Group of 20 meeting in Washington as Russian delegates speak, UK minister says.

The United States has imposed several rounds of sanctions on Moscow since its February 24 invasion of Ukraine.

A total of 26 police officers and 14 others were wounded in the riots and 20 vehicles destroyed or damaged.

Sarmat is a new heavy intercontinental ballistic missile that Russia is expected to deploy with 10 or more warheads.

Arizona orders mandatory evacuations as dry brush and pine trees ignite in early start to US southwest wildfire season.

Secretary of State Antony Blinken urges cooperation as US prepares for increase in arrivals at border with Mexico.

Price growth was just 0.2 percent in the seven days ended April 15, slowing for the sixth week in a row.

Al Jazeera recaps key events during week eight of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

New war phase begins with Russia focusing on Ukraine's east and south as the West steps up arms deliveries.