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But the country cannot defeat this old societal ill under his divisive and hateful regime.

Russian trade minister quoted as saying transfer of factory 'being considered'.

The contraction is the biggest in the crisis-hit island nation's 75 years of independence.

Australia will buy Tomahawk missiles, which can be launched from ships or submarines, in a deal worth almost $900m.

Qin Gang in phone call with counterpart Dmytro Kuleba expresses concern that war with Russia could spin out of control.

As the Russia-Ukraine war enters its 387th day, we take a look at the main developments.

The Hwasong-17 is the largest road-mobile, liquid-fuelled ICBM in the world.

China condemned Australia's plan to acquire the attack subs from the US but how have Southeast Asian nations reacted?

Leaders Yoon and Kishida find common ground on contentious issues amid growing regional security challenges.

Asian stock markets rise after moves to shore up confidence in troubled banks in Europe and the United States.

Sale of adult site comes after controversy over hosting of child abuse material and other non-consenual content.

Russian mercenaries were the only element of Moscow's forces making any progress in the 55th week of the war in Ukraine.

The court is looking at the deaths of thousands of people after former President Rodrigo Duterte began his 'drugs war'.

Families of those who died in October football tragedy feel the lives of their loved ones have been disrespected.

The China-brokered detente can improve regional stability and benefit US interests in the Middle East, experts say.

First trip to Niger by a US secretary of state comes amid regional security crisis and growing Russian influence.

Russia's forced transfers of Ukrainian children in areas under its control amounts to a war crime, investigators say.

Leaders of top US financial agencies say move is 'welcome' amid fears California-based lender could be next to collapse.

Milo Djukanovic dissolves national assembly after PM-designate fails to form a government.

Accounts conflict on what caused a spy drone to crash near Crimea.

The rights group says that riot police fired tear gas to disperse a peaceful funeral procession held for rapper Azagaia.

Renegade military leader Khalifa Haftar's forces report uranium found after nuclear watchdog said 2.3 tonnes was missing

In interview with Al Jazeera, Lazarus Chakwera calls for international help as death toll from Cyclone Freddy tops 300.

Protests rage as the French leader bypasses opposition and uses special measure to raise the retirement age.

Treasury chief tells lawmakers customers 'can feel confident that their deposits will be there when they need them'.

Measures enjoy widespread support, but rights groups say they have led to arbitrary arrests and prison overcrowding.

Poland to become first NATO member to meet Ukraine's increasingly urgent requests for fighter jets.

Gustavo Petro says despite rescue efforts, 10 miners who had been trapped underground after an explosion have died.

Israel has now killed 83 Palestinians so far this year as it steps up raids in the occupied West Bank.

Riad Salameh had previously rejected the presence of European investigators at the hearing, causing it to be postponed.

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

How the US invasion shaped Iraq.

Ousmane Sonko, widely supported by many Senegalese youth, is facing trial this week in a civil libel case.

The state has swung from Democrat to Republican in a matter of years. Is it a bellwether for the national stage in 2024?

Instead of curbing poverty, as its mission outlines, the bank entrenches inequality. Its US-led governance is to blame.

At a time when Syrians traditionally celebrate babies and their mothers, Afraa is embraced by her aunt's family's love.

We should recognise and praise the few border security officers who offer a helping hand to asylum seekers.

Comments come after reports the US government threatened to ban the popular app unless its owners divested.

The surge in executions for drug-related offences came despite a global shift towards abolition.

Russia says the West wants to turn Moldova against Moscow as Ukraine claims the Kremlin wants to control it.

As protests rage in France over pension reforms, we examine retirement ages and life expectancy around the world.

How a battle over mineral resources in Argentina could determine the fight against global warming.

The death toll after Cyclone Freddy is rising, even as hundreds remain missing and rescue services are slow to come.

Pentagon says footage shows Russian Su-27 approaching the back of MQ-9 drone and beginning to release fuel as it passes.

Infantino is confirmed in office by acclamation at the congress of world football's ruling body in Kigali, Rwanda.

The outspoken army general seems intent on replacing his father, who has ruled Uganda for 37 years, as president.

The Syrian leader made the comments during a visit to Moscow, adding that Russia's presence should become permanent.

Russian troops must go through Bakhmut to push deeper into eastern Donetsk, which Moscow seeks to control fully.

101 East investigates the battle to rein in Australia’s addiction to poker machines.

Key growing states in central, northern and western regions likely to receive more rain and hailstorms in next 10 days.