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COVID public health measures are not a matter of personal liberty.

Global refugee agency warns of 'alarming' rise in losses as figure for last year nearly doubles from 2020.

By weaponising gas exports, Putin is digging the grave of Russia's economy.

Mass rallies held in Tehran and elsewhere across Iran in annual showcase of solidarity with Palestinians.

Indonesian president Joko Widodo says both leaders were invited to event, suggesting a compromise was reached.

Tens of thousands of Palestinians in the West Bank entered Jerusalem to pray at al-Aqsa Mosque this year.

Heatwaves have killed over 6,500 people in India since 2010 and scientists say climate change is making them harsher.

Haibatullah Akhunzada calls on the international community to recognise the Taliban-led government in Afghanistan.

Migrants say they are stranded with little support from the authorities in their home country or their adopted one.

Warning comes after the UN's health agency flags surging caseload as the main driver of rising cases throughout Africa.

Ukraine war takes toll on European economies using the euro as inflation reaches record levels and output weakens.

The trial has been plagued with repeated delays and twists, as the suspects all maintain their innocence.

Analysts say Thursday's nationwide strike was the first since a similar call given by the island's trade unions in 1980.

Lebanon's General Security Organisation says that it has run out of passports, government has not paid for more.

Kremlin critic and editor of Novaya Gazeta, Dmitry Muratov, was attacked with red paint laced with acetone on April 7.

President Kais Saied rejects calls for dialogue with the opposition, a week after appointing a new election commission.

As the Russia-Ukraine war enters its 65th day, we take a look at the main developments.

Daniel Ellsberg: 'A failing war is just as profitable as a winning one.'

Palestinian Red Crescent says 42 people injured on the last Friday of Ramadan at one of Islam's holiest sites.

Tech giant is facing a litany of challenges after long-running surge in sales during the COVID-19 pandemic.

In an interview with Al Jazeera, Antonio Guterres says attack on Ukrainian capital during visit left him stunned.

Top decision-making body pledges package of measures to help industries and small firms affected by the pandemic.

Andrew Fahie was detained in Miami in news the British overseas territory's governor described as 'shocking'.

Chinese capital's Chaoyang district begins last of three rounds of mass testing for 3.5 million residents.

Tesla CEO's $44bn bid to buy Twitter puts billionaire in the crosshairs of censorship-prone Beijing and New Delhi.

North Korean leader made call as he praised 'modernity and heroism' of country's armed forces after massive parade.

With barely enough reserves to cover two months of imports, finance minister says it will not be the next Sri Lanka.

We gather the numbers from the week’s biggest economic and business news stories so you can impress your friends.

Experts say deforestation and poaching pose enormous challenge to survival of Indonesia's last remaining tiger species.

'Lend-Lease' legislation passed in House of Representatives will make it easier for US to send weapons directly to Kyiv.

UN expresses 'shock' after blasts near UN secretary-general in boldest attack on the capital since Russian retreat.

Ukrainian officials say at least 10 people were wounded after Russia fired missiles on capital during UN chief's visit.

Apple's sales rose 19 percent in the Americas and were up by single-digits in Europe and China.

Likely hot spots include the Sahel, Ethiopian Highlands, Rift Valley, India, eastern China, Indonesia, the Philippines.

Russia halts gas supplies to Poland and Bulgaria after they declined to pay for imports in roubles.

The Biden administration's historic US proposal still needs to be finalised, and could take years to implement.

Prominent activist Hossam Monis was serving a four-year sentence on terror charges deemed baseless by rights groups.

US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen urged countries to build in 'recession remedies' to protect people.

Two newly introduced US bills aim to increase transparency at Pentagon and reduce civilian harm in conflict.

Former Minneapolis police officer was found guilty of murder, sentenced to more than 22 years in prison last year.

The victims of the attack were travelling home to break their dawn-to-dusk Ramadan fast.

The increased violence comes as gangs tighten grip on the island following the assassination of President Jovenel Moise.

Some consumers may be choosing cheaper menu items or ordering less but demand is still strong, the fast food giant said.

Group floated 20 huge balloons carrying leaflets critical of North Korea’s nuclear programme and the Kim family dynasty.

UN Human Rights Committee says former left-wing leader's right to a fair trial was violated in Brazil corruption probe.

Trial included 4,200 children aged two to six years and 2,500 babies aged six months to two years.

EU states are attempting to maintain Russian gas supplies without violating sanctions against Moscow.

Saudi officials say the move is aimed at solidifying a two-month truce that went into effect in early April.

Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan is the UEA's deputy prime minister and a powerful member of the royal family.

Greece and Turkey, NATO allies, are still at odds over a host of issues such as maritime rights, airspace, and Cyprus.