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Human Rights Watch says authoritarianism caused huge suffering in 2022, but sees new opportunities to strengthen rights.

Beck, a guitar virtuoso and innovator, died after contracting bacterial meningitis, his family said.

Two environmental activists were killed on Saturday after they opposed an open-pit iron oxide mine in a reserve.

Australia pulls out of upcoming one-day series in the UAE citing Taliban's moves to further restrict women's rights.

The main opposition party, the Les Democrates, wins 28 seats in the 109-seat parliament, preliminary results show.

Osaka says she will return to tennis and plans to be in Melbourne next year for the start of the Grand Slam season.

As the Russia-Ukraine war enters its 323rd day, we take a look at the main developments.

Political leaders and experts alike are pushing to improve vaccine manufacturing across Africa.

Bangchak says purchase of controlling stake in Esso Thailand to be completed in second half of 2023.

Tens of people reportedly died after Modi's shock move to ban currency notes, but a top court ruling brings no closure.

At least 47 people have died in the violence, including 39 killed in clashes with police and an officer set on fire.

US and Japan say China is their 'greatest shared strategic challenge in the Indo-Pacific and beyond'.

US investment bank is embarking on a sweeping cost-cutting drive expected to cost thousands of jobs.

Kishida, Sunak sign deal in London as Japan seeks to bolster ties with G7 nations amid China worries.

CEO Elon Musk tells followers on Twitter to be 'cautious' about articles using unnamed sources after report.

Outbound flight bookings are only at 15 percent of pre-pandemic levels despite reopening, according to travel firm.

Guantanamo's legacy of abuse, injustice and 'lawlessness' gets worse with each passing year, former detainee says.

The vehicles come as Haiti contends with surging levels of gang violence, particularly in the capital Port-au-Prince.

Observers see China keeping Myanmar's generals at a distance by not responding to Lancang-Mekong Cooperation invite.

Hassan Al Kontar told Al Jazeera he has not seen his family since 2008 and hopes to obtain a Canadian passport.

The new Republican majority in the US House of Representatives have requested information from Twitter, Treasury Dept.

The legal team is still working to create accurate internal records; the actual customer shortfall remains unknown.

Illinois joins eight other US states, including California and New York, in banning the sale of military-style firearms.

Move makes General Valery Gerasimov directly accountable for the fate of the faltering Ukraine campaign.

Ukraine has been crying out for more heavy armour, longer range weapons and air defence systems to end the war.

Conflicts in Ukraine and Africa are seeing more involvement of privately-run military groups.

Al Nassr, football stars new team, denies reports that Ronaldo will serve as an ambassador for Riyadh's 2030 bid.

Study of 1,000 clothing factories found some fashion firms 'engaged in unfair practices', including H&M, Lidl and GAP.

The US state has been hit by heavy rain and flooding but experts warn it may not be enough to counteract climate change.

The UK called Iran's planned execution of Alireza Akbari 'politically motivated' and demanded his immediate release.

The currency depreciated by more than 13 percent as the central bank introduces flexible exchange rate.

Hamlin suffered cardiac arrest and collapsed during a US football game, sending shockwaves through league.

Pressure grows on newly elected Republican George Santos, who fabricated large parts of his resume and personal history.

Church to spend $121m to address 'our shameful past' for involvement in the 18th-century slave trade.

Supreme Court justice orders authorities to prevent roadblocks, invasion of public buildings as more violence feared.

The death of Ahmed Abu Junaid brings the toll of Palestinians killed by Israeli fire so far in 2023 to five.

The main opposition party wants formation of caretaker government to conducts the next general election due in December.

MP Andrew Bridgen said the rollout of the vaccines was the 'biggest crime against humanity' since WWII-era genocide.

Climate change is the biggest long-term global challenge but one the world is least prepared to tackle, WEF says.

China is one of the council’s five permanent members but has not publicly said if it supports calls for an Africa seat.

Seizing the salt-mining town could offer the Wagner Group chief Kremlin clout. Ukraine says it is still in Kyiv's hands.

The two Western organisations are moving to work more closely together, a development the Kremlin has ridiculed.

Alieu Kosiah's appeal could land him a life sentence as he faces additional charges of crimes against humanity.

Information ministry official says 20 killed in blast in Kabul but no comments from foreign and interior ministry.

US President Biden orders investigation into problem as flights begin to resume across the country.

Sebnem Korur Fincanci sentenced to nearly three years in prison for disseminating 'terror organisation propaganda'.

In a bid to prevent the Garzweiler mine's expansion, activists say they will keep trying to defend Luetzerath village.

How a domestic worker and guardian of two children tries to make ends meet for her family.

Republika Srpska Day went ahead on Monday despite condemnation. Bosnians say it is time for global bodies to step up.

Farid Hafez tells Al Jazeera the accusations against him aimed to 'silence' critics of Austria's anti-Muslim measures.