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

Japan joined India Tuesday in imposing restrictions on Chinese visitors as Beijing relaxed its norms for travellers.

Kosovo has demanded barriers erected by Serb protesters be removed while Serbia has put its army on high alert.

Kenyans marked the Platinum Jubilee of the British queen but ignored the 70th anniversary of the KLFA rebellion. Why?

Islam Faroukh, a Palestinian mechanical engineer, was arrested a few days after November's bombing attacks in Jerusalem.

Amendments include revising ministerial fitness standards, meaning officials with suspended sentences can serve in gov't

“There's a sense of civic duty.”

A German research institute is tracking the funding flowing to Kyiv from its allies as Russia's offensive grinds on.

The flights resume as Tigray is reconnected to the national power grid and telecoms services are being restored there.

Airline cancels more than two-thirds of scheduled flights over Christmas break amid a devastating winter storm.

Reconstruction minister Kenya Akiba has been accused of violating election law and of ties with the Unification Church.

New literary festivals are springing up in Nigeria, inspiring an evolving community of more book-loving Africans.

The Brazilian crime epic is more relevant today than ever before.

Every 30 hours, the pandemic spawned a new billionaire, while pushing a million people into poverty. Here's why.

South Korea's military failed to shoot down five drones on Monday, sparking national concern amid rising tensions.

The boat came ashore in Ujong Pie village, a day after a wooden vessel with 57 Rohingya landed in another part of Aceh.

Pool gained popularity over the years, first as a pastime and now as a survival mode, as people bet money to pay bills.

Iran is heading into 2023 amid continuing protests and fraught relations with the West.

Hassan Mounpé is a man with big plans for his small peanut-selling business.

The deaths are the latest linked to the growing influence of armed rebels fighting the country's government.

Plants, produce and empowerment – a collective response to a community’s needs in Cape Town, South Africa.

South Korean President Yoon Seok-yeol issues pardons for more than 1,300 people in bid for 'national unity.'

Flash floods caused by heavy rains disrupt Christmas celebrations, with more than 45,000 people seeking shelter.

A grandmother in Jos, Nigeria goes from breaking rocks for a living to rocking social media with her song.

Taiwan's president has announced that compulsory military service will increase from four months to one year from 2024.

Ukraine's foreign minister said the country wanted a UN peace summit by February, but it is unlikely Russia will join.

As the Russia-Ukraine war enters its 307th day, we take a look at the main developments.

Rain and flooding forced more than 45,000 people into evacuation centres, most of the missing believed to be fishers.

North Korean leader says isolated state has increased economic and military power at opening of key annual gathering.

Fulfil Moscow's demands, 'otherwise, the issue will be decided by the Russian army', Russia's foreign minister said.

Industrial profits fell 3.6 percent in January-November from a year earlier, government data shows.

Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic has ordered that 'all measures be taken to protect the Serbian people in Kosovo'.

Former international striker said his wife and daughter were travelling from Tehran to Dubai when flight was diverted.

US city of Jackson, Mississippi, is once again under a boil-water advisory after months of unsafe drinking water.

Authorities say generals took part in pay-for-promotion scheme with alleged approval of ex-President Pedro Castillo.

Democratic-governed state is considering joining Republican-led efforts to limit Chinese app, records request shows.

Incoming minister says Brazil cannot allow 'political terrorism' after Bolsonaro supporter accused of bomb plot.

As the year end approaches, we look back on the events and images that marked Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

Alberto Fernandez calls decision to award more funding to Buenos Aires 'unfair' but reverses stance from last week.

Decision a major step towards easing entry restrictions, which have largely closed China's borders since early 2020.

Vladimir Putin accuses his opponent of avoiding talks but Volodymyr Zelenskyy says it's just a delaying tactic.

Phone call between Ukraine president and Narendra Modi comes as India is seeking to strengthen trade ties with Russia.

Ankara expressed unease at PKK flags spotted during a march mourning the shooting deaths of three Kurds in Paris

With inadequate aid, women-headed households will find it hard to keep their children fed and warm.

In the city of Buenaventura, a ceasefire between two rival gangs is being held up as a model for government peace plans.

Analysts say the government must assert its dominance and immediately devise a strategy to counter escalating attacks.

Officials in hard-hit New York state area say situation remains dangerous as crews work to rescue people, clear roads.

Officials say an ISIL cell had targeted security and military buildings in the city, killing six fighters.

A Hezbollah spokesperson says the detained suspect is a supporter of the group but not a member.

The 69-year-old suspected of shooting dead three Kurdish people in Paris appears before an investigating judge.

The UN called 2022 the deadliest year for Palestinians in the Israeli-occupied West Bank in 16 years.