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Election breaks months-long political deadlock and came hours after rockets struck areas near Baghdad's Green Zone.

Ukraine's top diplomat began a tour of the continent last week, visiting Senegal, Ivory Coast, Ghana and Kenya.

While NATO leaders discuss nuclear preparedness during a closed-door meeting, Moscow warns against Western involvement.

Dozens of others wounded in explosion near the Syrian capital, Damascus, reports state news agency SANA.

It's a red alert for the planet. But we have the tools to reverse much of this loss — if we have the will.

South Asia’s only carbon-negative country is vulnerable to the effects of climate change which is recently speeding up.

Nearly 50 passengers on the bus were all members of an extended family displaced by the catastrophic floods.

Here’s a round-up of Al Jazeera’s Middle East coverage this week.

And which are unlikely to reach the war-torn nation?

Face coverings in public places are banned after a March 2021 referendum, but face masks against COVID-19 are allowed.

Officials say the military drills are not directed at any country, though they come at a time of tension with China.

At least nine rockets land in and around the fortified area ahead of a parliament session to elect a new president.

Russia, China and Turkey are making bold moves across the continent as the United States's presence wanes.

Iran has been rocked by weeks of protests following the death of Mahsa Amini in custody.

The two unions at state-owned Transnet said workers had rejected the latest offer and would remain on strike.

Azam Swati, a legislator from Imran Khan's PTI party, has been arrested by the Federal Investigation Agency.

The evidence is clear, as Wednesday's jury decision shows. Big publications must start calling Jones what he is.

UN and aid agencies say millions of young people are facing hunger and difficulties attending school.

As the Russia-Ukraine war enters its 232nd day, we take a look at the main developments.

The matter arises from a ban in BJP-ruled Karnataka state that forbids students from wearing headscarves in classrooms.

China Semiconductor Industry Association says rules will harm the global supply chain for semiconductors.

Evacuation centres open on the island state of Tasmania, parts of which could see 300mm (12 inches) of rain by Friday.

Medibank Group flags 'unusual activity' just weeks after massive data breach involving telecom operator Optus.

South Korea's SK Hynix and Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing granted authorisation to supply operations in China.

WWF calls for urgent action as landmark report on wildlife populations shows 'terrifying' decline across the world.

Self-ruled island allows visitors quarantine-free entry for first time in more than two and a half years.

State media says the tests were supervised by Kim Jong Un who has made acquiring tactical nuclear weapons a priority.

Potential parole for bombmaker Umar Patek has drawn attention to Indonesia's deradicalisation programmes.

Google had expressed concerns about breach of its policies prohibiting content like threats, incitement to violence.

Authorities warn of serious migration crisis as record numbers of people, mostly from Venezuela, try to cross jungle.

UN General Assembly condemns Russia’s 'attempted illegal annexation' of four Ukrainan regions by a vote of 143-5.

More than 50 Western countries meet in Brussels and promise more weapons for Ukraine, especially air defence systems.

The world economy has entered into a time of 'heightened uncertainty and rising challenges', OPEC said.

Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif and his son Hamza had been accused of laundering millions of dollars in rupees.

Verdict is second large judgement against Infowars host, who for years falsely claimed 2012 school massacre was staged.

At least 26 cases reported in Lebanon this month, likely the result of a serious outbreak in neighbouring Syria.

The court's decision could have wide-ranging implications across the artistic community.

Report on US security and foreign policy priorities focuses on competition with China and efforts to constrain Russia.

Civil society groups reject Haiti prime minister's call for foreign intervention, warning not to 'repeat same mistakes'.

Independent panel will hear from dozens of witnesses on how Canada dispersed 'Freedom Convoy' blockades, occupation.

Usama Adawai, 18, was hit by live fire to the stomach in Al-Aroub refugee camp, health ministry says.

Russia threatens more attacks as the war in Ukraine appears close to a new turning point.

Tito's wife plans to join him on the weeklong trip, but the launch date has yet to be determined.

In the 33rd week of the war, Russia retaliates brutally for Kerch Bridge blast and Ukraine calls for advanced weapons.

Bivalent booster is to increase protection for children as US restrictions ease, schools resume in-person learning.

Climate change poses a significant threat to China, especially for its teeming, economically critical coastal cities.

Presidency says return of refugees to Syria to start next week, despite objections by rights groups.

President Joe Biden said he would meet with Vladimir Putin if the Russian leader was willing to discuss Griner's case.

Russian leader says mothballed pipeline can ferry energy exports west if it is proven safe following recent explosions.

Bosnia moves closer to becoming part of the EU as bloc's executive advises member states to grant it candidate status.