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Tanzania gears up for October 28 polls to elect presidents for mainland and Zanzibar, as well as MPs and councillors.

The US is encouraging more Gulf countries to strike similar accords with Israel, following UAE and Bahrain agreements.

The protests followed repeated calls for Cyprus’s second in command Demetris Syllouris to step down.

China hardliners in the Trump administration are seeking to send a message deterring US investors from Ant Group's IPO.

Iran says new 'fabrications' are politically motivated against the Islamic republic.

The US told banks they could face sanctions for doing business with individuals involved in the crackdown on Hong Kong.

In the first 911 call, Amy Cooper told a dispatcher that a birdwatcher named Christian Cooper was threatening her.

Europe is beating the US when it comes to gender equity in the workforce, which an analysis shows also boosts business.

Al Jazeera asks the same key questions about the presidential election to voters across the United States.

Protests against police brutality have swept Nigeria over the past week, intensifying calls for reform, accountability.

Controversial proposals would have empowered biggest clubs, in exchange for rescue package and more revenue for the EFL.

Zambia inched closer to defaulting on its dollar bonds, in global test case for nations struggling to service debts.

After a decade in power, President Alpha Conde's bid for a third term has sparked a year of harshly repressed protests.

Breonna Taylor's boyfriend said the two were watching a movie in bed when police raided her US apartment and shot her.

Qatar's second-quarter GDP fell 6.1 percent in the three months ending June on an annual basis as pandemic hit economy.

Critics say the new constitution does not meet popular demands for an independent judiciary and empowered parliament.

Annual inflation soared to a record 212.29 percent last month on surging food and transport prices.

Dimming prospects for a new stimulus package before the United States election continue to weigh on stocks.

In wide-ranging interview with Indian journalist, Imran Khan's security adviser says Kashmir must be on agenda.

Pop star-turned-politician says the security forces took away documents and other 'valuable' items.

Business owners of colour were hit hard by looting, but many are rebuilding in a way that strengthens their communities.

Whether to take a commemorative photo is just one of the tricky protocol issues surrounding the maritime borders talks.

Amy Coney Barrett was composed during her first day of questioning, but sidestepped how she would rule on key cases.

Despite their small numbers, Muslim Americans' concentration in key US states could swing the presidential election.

Turkish leader says countries will get 'response they deserve' amid growing anger over Ankara's new research mission.

Golden Dawn leader among members and sympathisers of fascist party handed jail sentences following landmark trial.

More than 2,000 Israeli settlement units have been approved for construction in occupied West Bank.

Sadyr Zhaparov, who was formerly imprisoned on kidnapping charges, appointed following protests.

It says emergency response reaching 111 developing countries to secure access and distribution of a safe vaccine.

Official says 30,000 forced to leave homes in Helmand province as clashes between Taliban and security forces continue.

Emery Mwazulu Diyabanza and two others convicted of attempted theft after trying to seize a Chadian funeral staff.

Demonstration is the latest in three months as protesters challenge establishment forces in the army and palace.

Azeri leader says Armenia would face a 'severe outcome' if it targets strategic pipelines in Nagorno-Karabakh.

Chinese president promises to strengthen property rights, protect entrepreneurs, while semi-autonomous Hong Kong watches on.

Countries across Europe impose new restrictions as hopes for vaccines to rapidly provide relief dealt another blow.

Lender predicts India's economy will shrink by 10.3 percent this year as the country struggles with coronavirus impact.

An unorthodox union and an unregulated transport system leave many Nigerian bus drivers vulnerable to poverty and abuse.

While the trade-reliant economy is showing signs of recovery, sluggish overseas demand suggests a weak rebound.

Hezbollah, Amal criticise delegation representing Lebanon at the talks being held at Lebanese border town of Naqoura.

Activists worry as false reports call SWAT teams to people's homes.

At least eight people, including an infant, killed as rains and floods break a 20-year record in Hyderabad city.

Chinese president calls for speedier upgrade of military equipment as he urges soldiers to "focus on war preparedness".

Environmentalists say the US maker of consumer goods, including toilet paper, must do more to protect forests.

The delay in meetings follows the opposition leader's claim that he has enough support to become prime minister.

New research finds corals on vast Australian reef increasingly unable to recover from heat-caused bleaching.

China reportedly says it cannot commit to longer-term debt cuts, as poorer nations struggle to fund virus measures.

A year after India scrapped Kashmir's special status, anger and apprehensions in Ladakh over their future.

Relations between Canada and China have deteriorated since 2018 when a top Huawei executive was arrested in Vancouver.

Demonstrators show unprecedented open dissent towards monarchy as pro-democracy activists plan another rally.

Administration proposes sale of more sophisticated weaponry to the self-ruled island as China ratchets up pressure.