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Lieutenant General Asim Munir will take charge of the 600,000-strong nuclear-armed army on November 29.

Prosecutor Karim Khan seeks charges against Joseph Kony in his absence since he has evaded arrest for 20 years.

The ruling comes with $4.3m penalty for the pro-Bolsonaro coalition that cast doubt on the 2022 election results.

Wednesday's Supreme Court decision will not be the end of the movement towards Scottish independence.

Portuguese captain becomes the first player to score in five World Cups during clash against Ghana.

Ritual offerings could shed light on religious rituals and political spectacles in Aztec society, experts say.

Discussions in Mexico on Saturday to touch on humanitarian aid, US authorisation for Chevron to operate in Venezuela.

A young man from Kenya has become a fan favourite with his creative method of directing people to the metro station.

A fake video ascribed to Al Jazeera claims 'drunken' Ukrainian football fans were detained over 'Nazi symbols' in Doha.

Norwegian Refugee Council calls for 'lasting peace' to end restrictions on freedom of movement across Colombia.

South Americans held to a 0-0 draw by South Korea in their opening World Cup Group H game.

E Jean Carroll files charges of battery and defamation against Donald Trump for an alleged rape about 27 years ago.

Experts say the European Parliament's move is largely symbolic and unlikely to be applied to other aggressor nations.

Rights advocates urge the Dominican Republic to stop removals as thousands are sent to crisis-hit Haiti this month.

Uruguay will be disappointed that they couldn't find a way past a resolute South Korea after twice hitting the post.

Several leaders of the Houthi rebels initially congratulated the Saudi team, before retracting their comments.

After Americans veered toward the centre in the last election, will the Democratic Party turn its back on 'wokeness'?

Here's a round-up of Al Jazeera's Middle East coverage this week.

Kenneth Ofori-Atta says depreciation of the cedi 'seriously affecting' Ghana's ability to manage its public debt.

Palestinians living in Qatar, as well as those visiting, are taking advantage of the world's attention on the World Cup

Switzerland won against Cameroon 1-0 with Cameroon-born Breel Embolo scoring on Thursday in World Cup Group G.

Ukraine has kept Russian forces guessing about their next move, pinning down occupying troops in defensive positions.

We need to radically rethink our economic systems if we are serious about the climate.

101 East investigates the rise of Chinese investors in Afghanistan in the wake of the Taliban takeover.

More than 20 years after his removal from government and imprisonment, Malaysia's opposition leader finally has his day.

Embolo's goal was enough to separate the two teams in a tightly fought contest at Al Janoub Stadium.

The sharp rise in people moving to the UK is driven by an increase in the number of non-European Union nationals.

The two men died from their wounds after being shot by Israeli forces.

More than 31,000 new cases reported nationwide in the largest increase in cases since the early days of the pandemic.

Postal workers, university lecturers and schoolteachers demand better pay across Britain amid the cost-of-living crisis.

Officials say some districts have gone for at least two weeks without registering new infections.

French Football Federation President Noël Le Graët defends the decision to host the World Cup in Qatar.

How dedication, ability and hard work led the footballer from his hometown to becoming a key member of the Black Stars.

Al Jazeera’s AI robot Kashef has dutifully crunched the numbers and churned out some predictions for today's games.

Regulators have said January 31 is the deadline for old notes to either be used or deposited at banks.

The US midterm election results could shatter unity over Ukraine assistance while spurring hawkish China policies.

Turkey has stepped up air attacks on northern Syria since the November 13 Istanbul bombing.

South Korean leader is aiming to build country's weapons industry into the world's fourth-largest arms exporter.

Information minister announces the appointment on Twitter, ending weeks of speculation over the powerful post.

Zelenskyy urges the UN to act against Russia over air attacks on civilian infrastructure amid widespread power outages.

By launching $14bn in climate financing, Africa shows it is running out of patience for the West's failed promises.

Five civilians were killed in a missile attack in Azaz on Tuesday as Turkey and the YPG exchange attacks.

Taiwanese tech giant says 'technical error' to blame for pay dispute that saw workers clash with police.

What is in store for Switzerland vs Cameroon, Uruguay vs South Korea, Portugal vs Ghana, and Brazil vs Serbia in Doha?

Veteran politician finally secures top post after inconclusive election led to days of haggling and king's intervention.

With both teams heavily dependent on their attacks, a high-scoring affair is on the cards.

Ghana will be eager to put their best foot forward to stop Ronaldo's Portugal from winning a third trophy in six years.

Uruguay have some of world football's biggest names, but South Korea have Son Heung-min.

Switzerland's Xhaka and Cameroon's Chuopo-Moting weren't always fan favourites. Now their teams depend on them.

Al Jazeera looks back at the careers of two of the most renowned footballers of their generation.