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As the Saudi-Iran deal shows, Beijing's clout is growing. But it can't fully substitute the US — and might not want to.

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov blamed the West, particularly the US, for 'a profound crisis' in the UN system.

Alleged Chinese police stations overseas raise concerns Beijing is formalising surveillance far beyond its borders.

The US anticipates an increase in arrivals across its southern border with Mexico as COVID-19 restrictions expire.

As the US presidential campaign heats up, Al Jazeera looks at confirmed and likely candidates ahead of November 2024.

Alessandra Korap is one of six recipients of the 2023 Goldman Environmental Prize for grassroots activism.

Military expenditure around the world has hit a new record.

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken says the truce deal followed intense negotiations over the past two days.

One of the original big box retailers, it has had years of dismal sales and losses and said it will close all stores.

At the UN Security Council, US envoy says Paul Whelan and Evan Gershkovich have been used by Moscow as 'human pawns'.

Union of European Clubs says it aims to represent small and medium-sized clubs in a sport dominated by a rich elite.

Israeli authorities say at least five people, including a 70-year-old, injured in the incident.

Welsh club owned by stars Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney promoted back to English Football League after 15 years away.

Claimed by Azerbaijan and Armenia after the fall of the Russian Empire in 1917, the area remains a point of tension.

No reason has been given for the abrupt departure of the right-wing commentator, who was a top host in US cable news.

Ban Ki-moon visits military-run Myanmar on behalf of a group of elder statesmen that engage in peacemaking.

The Turkish elections — a turning point?

A district official says Victory Day parade cancelled after drone discovered approximately 30km east of the capital.

Colombia President Gustavo Petro is hosting int'l meeting aimed at resolving political crisis in neighbouring Venezuela.

Kim Potter, Minnesota officer who mistook gun for Taser and killed Wright in 2021, is freed after 16 months in prison.

Moldova, a former Soviet Republic, has become an increasingly visible sideshow of Moscow’s war in Ukraine.

A string of high-profile murders has drawn attention to rates of gender-based violence in the South American country.

When a missile hit Noon Abdel Bassit's home on day four of the conflict, her family made plans to leave the country.

Ramaphosa earlier said South Africa would 'assist other nationals' from 'our region' stranded in Sudan.

Kenya's police chief says the death toll includes eight people who were initially found emaciated and alive.

The wrestlers first protested in January but say not enough has been done to end sexual harassment in the sport.

Police are now frequently conducting raids to clamp down on home brewers across Zimbabwe.

The nine-storey building collapsed in 2013, killing 1,134 people, in one of the deadliest industrial disasters ever.

The Falange party founder became one of the pillars of Francisco Franco's brutal regime.

British Olympic gold medal winner opens up about his mental health struggles and his hopes to compete at Paris 2024.

Protesters demand Bashar al-Assad be prosecuted, the release of all detainees and the return of displaced Syrians.

In East Africa, famine is once again looming. We have to act now to save lives.

The 74-year-old retired judge of the ruling Awami League party was elected unopposed in February.

Uday was one of 12 cheetahs brought from South Africa in February in a programme to reintroduce the big cats to India.

Nikolai Peskov says his father, Dmitry, is 'proud' after his stint fighting against Kyiv's forces.

Approvals of coal-fired power plants fuel concerns that China will backtrack on goal to become carbon neutral by 2060.

Battles raging in Sudan have sparked operations to evacuate foreign citizens and embassy staff by road, air and sea.

One drone was shot down while another exploded on its own, Crimea's Russian-backed governor says.

Residents of Khartoum describe going days without electricity and water as fighting rages around them.

Russian-installed official denies reports that Kyiv's forces have taken up positions on river's east bank.

Seoul restores preferential trade status three years after neighbours restricted trade over historical grievances.

Activists say site for Navi Mumbai International Airport is dangerously close to bird sanctuaries and roosting spots.

More and more malnourished, dehydrated children are coming to hospitals like mine. It's a legacy of last year's floods.

Hearings scheduled after Hambali held for years before charges filed over Bali bombings and Jakarta hotel attack.

As the war enters its 425th day, we take a look at the main developments.

Country will focus on longer-range capabilities and strengthening operations of its northern military bases.

Latest violence comes as country's military leaders step up efforts to put down an uprising that has killed thousands.

Imad al-Adwan is a member of the Jordanian Parliament's Palestine Committee.

South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol is visiting the US on Monday for a summit with President Joe Biden.