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Despite his personal failings and the legal threats he faces, his populist brand is only growing, at home and globally.

Residents whose wealth exceeds $2.9m will be subject to a new asset tax in 2023 and 2024, the Spanish government says.

Authorities said the full extent of the damage from strong winds and flooding expected to be revealed later on Thursday.

The government has banned the Popular Front of India and its affiliates for five years for alleged links to 'terrorism'

Palestinian cultural festival in Jerusalem is critical for preserving identity under military occupation, residents say.

Ruling means daughter of former prime minister and vice president of Pakistan Muslim League can run for election.

“It was very shocking and upsetting.”

But Russians entering the country for work, study and family visits will still be allowed into the country.

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

Daniel Ortega describes priests as 'killers' and 'coup plotters', accusing the clergy of aiding 'American imperialism'.

Hurricane Ian left much of coastal southwest Florida in darkness, knocking out power to 2.5 million people.

Donetsk, Luhansk, Kherson and Zaporizhia set to be incorporated into Russia at a ceremony in Moscow on Friday.

Organisers say visitors will have to show negative PCR or antigen test to enter country, show tracking app at games.

PM Shehbaz Sharif orders formation of committee to investigate leaking of several audio files released over past week.

An Israeli court extended Khalil Awawdeh's detention, days before his release.

Russian political insiders say move to formally seize Ukrainian territory underscores Moscow's refusal to back down.

The EU body will file a legal challenge against Malta for the scheme that allows wealthy foreigners to buy citizenship.

It took a long time for me to understand the pain you felt leaving Vietnam and the emotional cost of becoming American.

A trial is opened in The Hague against one of the last suspects sought by a UN tribunal for the 1994 Rwanda genocide.

When Putin said he would use ‘all weapons available’ to defend Russia, it is assumed he meant nuclear bombs as well.

Battlefield conversations highlight the disarray of Russia's invasion of Ukraine and reference civilian killings.

At least one person was killed as a school being used as a shelter comes under attack.

Women’s rights activists say Saied is using female empowerment as a facade and new constitution reverses their gains.

Methane leakage is likely to be biggest burst of the potent gas on record in one of the most polluted bodies of water.

Authorities will not meddle in parliamentary election crown prince says, which 796,000 citizens are eligible to vote for

Truss says big tax cuts are the right path for the UK, refusing to consider reversing the so-called 'mini budget'.

Tracker launched by US professor Lauren Gardner in early days of outbreak credited with informing global response.

Moscow's claims come as Sweden reports a fourth leak.

Some 305 candidates, including 22 women, are competing for 50 seats in parliament in five constituencies.

Court says a woman's lack of marital status cannot deny her the choice to abort a pregnancy at any time up to 24 weeks.

Some 200 environmental activists were killed in 2021 alone with Mexico the deadliest country with 54 murders.

Four rockets landed around Iraqi government buildings, a day after an attempted storming of Iraq's parliament.

Washington is in heated competition with Beijing for influence among Pacific island nations.

American artist Coolio's career album sales totalled 4.8 million and he was nominated six times for a Grammy award.

As the Russia-Ukraine war enters its 218th day, we take a look at the main developments.

The famed extreme skier was blown off Manaslu, the world's eighth-highest mountain, by a small avalanche on Monday.

Incumbent President Jair Bolsonaro's aggressive rhetoric may lead to post-election violence, if he loses the election.

South Korean leader's remarks come after country's government bond market sees sharps fluctuations.

Self-ruled island is among the last economies to reopen to the world after shutting its borders to keep out COVID-19.

Australia calls for immediate release of Sean Turnell who was tried alongside Aung San Suu Kyi over state secrets.

Government minister says telecom should pay cost of replacing millions of customers' passports and driver's licences.

US vice president says she is in South Korea to demonstrate the strength of the alliance between Washington and Seoul.

Figures including the head of World Trade Organization and Paul Krugman are expressing concern about economic outlook.

The US is looking to reengage in a region where China has been steadily expanding its influence.

At least three dead and as many as 15 missing after bridge that was thought to be cracked gave way.

Russia’s plans to incorporate eastern Ukraine could lead to escalation in conflict.

Facebook owner failed to tackle hate speech against Rohingya despite repeated warnings, says rights group.

Musk needs to get prior approval before tweeting about Tesla, a requirement he called 'government-imposed muzzle'.

The funds from the US government's Madoff Victim Fund will go to 27,219 victims.

Moscow-backed officials will ask Russian President Vladimir Putin to incorporate the areas into Russia following votes.