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Climate change is now compounding decades of water mismanagement and unsustainable farming practices.

Taipei's defence ministry registers 680 incursions in 2021, including three on Wednesday amid diplomatic rhetoric.

Recent spike in infections after relaxation of some restrictions has prompted the city-state to pause further reopening.

New study finds human activity since 2001 has caused harm in even the world's most protected forests.

Business is considering its options amid the national security law, currency fears and punishing COVID-19 quarantines.

Dozens of people arrested during demonstrations and highway blockades to protest against rising fuel prices.

Riyadh freezes assets of Lebanon-based Al-Qard Al-Hassan and bans dealings with the association over Hezbollah links.

Turkish president says he seeks to discuss the issue with the US leader on the sidelines of climate summit in Glasgow.

Clashes broke out at a rally of the banned TLP group which is demanding the release of its imprisoned leader.

Gulf states angered by Lebanese information minister's remarks about the Saudi-led war against Houthi rebels in Yemen.

Putin ordered state-controlled energy giant Gazprom to start rebuilding European gas inventories next month.

The Pan American Health Organization says only 44 percent of people in Americas are fully vaccinated.

Minorities criticise proposed legal reforms that Sri Lanka's president says aim to heal divisions.

Police say 'live rounds' involved in shooting that killed a cinematographer and wounded the director on film, Rust.

Former US envoy says Biden should pursue 'normalcy', defends peace deal he negotiated, blames Ghani for failures.

Iran and world powers party to the 2015 nuclear deal will return to Vienna within weeks after months of delay.

Experts say global emissions need to be cut now to limit the release of potent greenhouse gases from thawing permafrost.

More than 1,300 complaints were made following the elections by Shia groups alleging vote fraud.

The 2,000-member caravan risks being blocked by Mexican forces or expelled by US officials, if it reaches the border.

The date for Pope Francis's visit is not set and comes after calls for apology about child abuse at church-run schools.

With a long history of persecution, the Hazaras fear the worst under Taliban rule.

Saudi officials are talking to 7,000 firms around the world about opening regional headquarters in the kingdom.

Kenya plans to mothball or convert oil-fired power plants to cleaner liquified natural gas by 2030.

UK finance minister said he will boost public spending, thanks to a stronger than expected pick-up in economy.

The designation will be available for all non-binary, intersex, and gender non-conforming citizens by early next year.

Chairman of the US Joint Chiefs of Staff General Mark Milley says China's weapon test has historical implications.

Carmen Aristegui is a well-known Mexican journalist who refuses to be intimidated by powerful and corrupt forces.

China, Europe and India are all looking to Russia to help alleviate energy shortages.

Palestinian farmers are struggling to harvest their olives, losing thousands of dollars due to attacks and restrictions.

Before October 20, abortion was allowed only in specific circumstances, but now the country has legalised it.

The fine comes as Poland fails to comply with EU court order to suspend the disciplinary chamber of its Supreme Court.

South Korean feminists say the show reinforces misogyny and want the series director to know that women deserve better.

Lawyers representing the US gov't launch fresh bid to have WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange extradited from Britain.

More than a million people on Madagascar's parched southern tip are on the brink of famine, global rights group says.

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken had previously called for Taiwan's 'meaningful participation' at the organisation.

Negotiations with the TTP have failed in the past. There is no reason to believe they will work now.

The deal could pave the way for the use of antiviral drug molnupiravir in 105 low- and middle-income countries.

Fault Lines reports from Honduras on how climate change is upending lives and increasing migration.

Kyiv hails 'long-awaited victory' in treasure dispute and pledges to return Russian-annexed Crimea in the ruling's wake.

Christian political leader Samir Geagea did not turn up to give testimony on deadly Beirut clashes.

The US government’s efforts to extradite Assange pose a grave threat to press freedom both in the US and abroad.

The court said the possible violation of citizens’ right to privacy and free speech compelled it to seek out the truth.

Al Jazeera staff brave bullets and bombs in some of the most troubled regions - and sometimes we're the targets.

Hindu nationalist groups target Indian-born language after clothing brand's Diwali advertisement features Urdu words.

India signed $5.5bn deal with Russia in 2018 for surface-to-air missile systems for defence against Pakistan and China.

The plea, currently being brokered, could include financial penalties between $250m and $300m, Reuters reported.

Regional bloc also urged to put more pressure on military government to stop ongoing violence before holding talks.

Iran says main goal of event is to emphasise the call for the formation of an 'inclusive' government in Afghanistan.

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