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The new policy is to promote the use of Nigeria's 625 local languages, but implementation remains uncertain.

From the Doha metro to stadiums, Argentina fans say they want to repay their idol by nudging him towards a win.

One of India's most popular TV journalists quits the network recently acquired by billionaire considered close to BJP.

No territorial gains in the 40th week of war as casualties mount and civilians go without water, heat and light.

A culture that began with local league football is now symbolic of patriotism, for Ghanaians supporting the Black Stars.

After decades of being able to set the rules, the United States' role in the world is changing - for domestic reasons.

Global police agency has issued a red notice for the businesswoman who says she's a victim of 'political persecution'.

Gangs that control much of Haiti have been targeting city of Cabaret for months, displacing thousands of people.

The two men were reported by local and regional media to be leaders of a local battalion that was part of Islamic Jihad.

Polls projected the BJP to comfortably retain power in the state despite criticism of inflation and unemployment.

President may have violated his oath of office, a report into alleged cover-up of theft of $4m cash at his farm found.

Around the world, every week about 4,900 young women aged between 15 and 24 become infected with HIV.

On this World AIDS Day, it's time to use the successes in the fight against that scourge to fight other conditions too.

Belgium head into the final group game off the back of a 2-0 loss to Morrocco and reports of a dressing-room clash

The UN estimates that 339 million people worldwide will need some form of emergency assistance next year.

Café El Emir's patrons have ties to their adopted country France and their home in Tunisia. There was only one victor.

An interactive exhibition on South American football is drawing World Cup fans – young and old, local and global.

Hansi Flick's side need to beat Costa Rica to stand a chance of qualifying for the Round of 16.

The Atlas Lions will look to beat Canada and progress to the round of 16 after an impressive victory over Belgium

Japan have both caused, and suffered, a World Cup upset, and now must win against Spain to qualify for the last 16.

Slumping output highlights darkening economic outlook for Asia in 2023 as China's lockdowns upend supply chains.

Tokyo court says Japan's lack of legal protection for same-sex couples to become families violates their rights.

Judge tells Chow Pak-kwan he has only himself to blame for the physical injuries and mental trauma he suffered.

FTX founder tells conference he made a 'lot of mistakes' and is 'shocked' by emerging details of exchange's collapse.

The case against Jimmy Lai has exposed tensions between the city's common law system and Beijing's tightening control.

Despite defeating Saudi Arabia 2-1 in a tense match, neither side qualifies for the knockout stage.

There was celebration and disappointment on Wednesday as Australia beat Denmark 1-0 and Argentina won 2-0 against Poland

During its Tribal Nations Summit, the White House commits to better communication and more spending on climate change.

Jeffries becomes the first Black politician to lead a party in the US Congress, succeeding Representative Nancy Pelosi.

Lionel Messi's Argentina beat Poland 2-0 in their final World Cup Group C match.

A court has begun announcing its verdict against 19 former senior officials.

Officials in the southern city announce the lifting of COVID restrictions after protests against ‘zero-COVID' policy.

Mexico's 2-1 victory against Saudi Arabia was not enough to advance from Group C, as Poland and Argentina progress.

Second-half goals from Alexis Mac Allister and Julian Alvarez cap a return to form for the South American giants.

Environmentalist says outgoing President Jair Bolsonaro handing his successor, Lula da Silva, 'an Amazon in flames'.

Tunisia outplayed France for a 1-0 historic win, but did not make it through to the knockout stage.

A spokesman for the group said its leader Abu Hasan al-Hashimi al-Qurashi, killed 'in combat'.

At least two people died as tornadoes damaged homes, destroyed a fire station and trapped people in a grocery store.

The Socceroos are into the knockout stage with a second-half goal from Mathew Leckie.

Family of Paul Whelan, jailed on espionage charges in Russia, says they have not heard from him in days.

Economists warned that growth momentum may ease in the December quarter due to higher interest rates, slowing exports.

The four were accused of cooperating with the Israeli intelligence service and committing kidnappings.

Narrow victory puts Socceroos through to the last 16 for first time since 2006, while Denmark crashes out.

Second-half goal by captain Khazri helps Tunisia beat France but Australia's win over Denmark seals their exit.

Wednesday's data shows that last quarter's GDP uptick was led by solid gains in exports and consumer spending.

Nurses have no ‘wiggle room’ in ICUs amid a surge of respiratory illnesses.

International Labour Organization says real wages declined 0.9 percent in the first half of 2022.

The 19 high-profile defendants are accused of a wide range of financial crimes connected to illicit state-backed loans.

Al Jazeera’s Rory Challands, reporting in Kyiv, on how Ukrainians are trying to cope in the dark.

Buckingham Palace says the staff member who made 'unacceptable' comments to Ngozi Fulani stepped aside.