Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera

Wessam Salamana will fight under the flag of the official Refugee Olympic Team.

With no priest to minister and no faithful to pray, Dhaka's Armenian church has one last parishioner: a Hindu caretaker.

Experts say the rate is not sustainable, a day after India administered a record 8.6 million doses of COVID vaccine.

If the UNSC does not pass a resolution extending aid transfer to northwest Syria, millions will face famine and disease.

Yoga seen as a healer in region with high stress levels and anxiety due to decades of conflict and coronavirus pandemic.

In 1921, Ada Blackjack and four men embarked on an expedition to a remote Siberian island. Only one of them returned.

People no longer required to wear face coverings outdoors from June 28 as risk level falls with a shrinking caseload.

At least 20 injured after Israeli police fired teas gas, rubber-coated bullets at Palestinians in Sheikh Jarrah.

Authorities unable to hold elections in four of Ethiopia's 10 regions, says election board.

Hamas's leader Sinwar also accused Israel of 'blackmailing the Palestinian factions including Hamas'.

What are deepfakes and should we be worried?

Investors bullish about a quick recovery in global oil demand even as concerns ease over the return of Iranian crude.

Police say cleric confessed to promising passing grades in exchange for 'sexual favours' from a male student.

Red Devils to face third-place team in next round as Denmark celebrates qualification following 4-1 victory over Russia.

At least 20 Palestinians wounded in a street brawl with Israeli settlers and police in flashpoint East Jerusalem area.

Kim Yo Jong says US has 'wrong' expectations about talks as Washington's envoy offers to meet 'anytime, anywhere'.

Its average price over the last 50 days has fallen below that of its 200-day moving average, a sign of impending losses.

Fury in Canberra as UNESCO says world's biggest reef at risk because of climate change.

We discuss a new CDC report raising alarm bells among parents and mental health experts.

Officials say balancing tourist demand with the need to minimise wear and tear is a constant challenge.

Apps like Tinder and Bumble are launching or acquiring new services focused entirely on making and maintaining friends.

Authorities warned the plant's collective contract would be terminated if the extended deadline is missed.

Philippine president also threatens to use 'shots for pigs' on Filipinos who refuse to get inoculated against COVID.

SEC is concerned some listed firms may not have disclosed the cyber-hacks in December, in breach of law, Reuters said.

Carrie Lam slams criticism of moves against Apple Daily as attempt to 'beautify' acts that endanger national security.

Prosecutors are seeking a 30-year jail term for Fujimori over claims of corrupt funding in previous election campaigns.

Japanese public fears influx of 93,000 Olympic visitors could worsen the country's ongoing COVID-19 outbreak.

Nassib made the announcement in an Instagram video and pledged $100,000 to support LGBTQ youth.

Officials are warning rural residents near an Arizona wildfire to be ready to leave at a moment's notice.

Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador says 15 bystanders were killed in weekend violence.

Hamas leader says easing of restrictions did nothing to change the situation in Gaza and did not affect fuel deliveries.

The birthplace of US gay rights movement won't sell Anheuser-Busch beers during June 25-27's NYC Pride weekend.

The remaining 55 million COVID vaccine doses will be distributed, but not in time to meet President Biden's deadline.

New book by Washington Post reporters claims Trump asked if detainment camp could be used to house infected.

UN says COVID pandemic increasing vulnerability of children in conflict zones to grave violations.

The storm whipped through at least three communities knocking down trees and power lines, destroying at least 22 homes.

Nicaraguan President Daniel Ortega's government has arrested 17 opposition figures this month.

South African leader says initiative aimed at boosting vaccine access 'will put Africa on a path to self-determination'.

Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed expected to win election overshadowed by questions over its credibility and the Tigray war.

Western allies urge Belarusian government to cooperate with probe into the forced landing of a Ryanair jet last month.

The COVID-19 crisis caused global FDI to plummet by a third, threatening sustainable development goals.

As Republicans seek to impose stricter voting rules across the US, Democrats say voting rights are being infringed upon.

Al Jazeera Digital scoops two wins at the 46th Gracie Awards for excellence in work produced by, for and about women.

Moody's found that despite ambitious plans to diversify economies, progress for Gulf states is limited.

Canada removes restrictions on incoming travellers as the country pushes to have 80 percent vaccinated by end of July.

The court ruled that NCAA's curbs on non-cash payments to college athletes are anticompetitive under a federal law.

Qatar's Emir inaugurates three-day virtual event to discuss global post-pandemic leadership and economic growth.

The management of Bill Gates and Melinda French Gates fortune has drawn little scrutiny.

UN's human rights chief says she is pressing for 'meaningful access' to the region this year.

Bitcoin tumbled after China said it had summoned bank chiefs to reiterate ban on providing cryptocurrency services.