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Fourteen rights groups, including Human Rights Watch, previously said in a joint statement the law is 'draconian'.

Tehran and Washington agree to exchange prisoners and release billions in frozen assets.

The ambassador's appointment occurred while the US is looking to normalise Israeli-Saudi relations.

As ECOWAS leaders fail to meet, concerns over the deteriorating health of deposed President Bazoum mount.

More than 1,800 people have died on the Mediterranean route - the world's deadliest - double last year's death toll.

Armenian diplomat accuses Azerbaijan of blocking the only available road connecting Nagorno-Karabakh with Armenia.

Senator Anwar ul-Haq Kakar has been named as caretaker PM as Pakistan prepares for a general election within 90 days.

The two knockout matches will be played on August 15 and August 16.

Russo and Hemp score for England as the Lionesses come back from a goal down to reach third consecutive semi-final.

The little-known senator from Balochistan has been nominated to lead the country until its next general election.

Authorities say dozens rescued after boat carrying migrants to Britain sank in the English Channel early Saturday.

Activists are unhappy with Tokyo's plan to release treated radioactive water from Fukushima nuclear plant into ocean.

William Lai is officially making only transit stops in the US on his way to and from Paraguay.

Australia reach Women's World Cup semi-finals for the first time after co-hosts beat France 7-6 in thrilling shootout.

In a clinic that offered hope for cancer patients who had been told there was none, I learned to face loss.

The 3-year-old was being transported as part of the controversial Operation Lone Star border control program.

Kane leaves Spurs after 19 years at the club, where he became the second highest scorer in Premier League history.

One of the fathers of artificial intelligence discusses the necessity of having regulations on AI technology.

The World Gold Council says gold purchases in the first half of this year were the highest on record.

Russian defence ministry says 20 Ukrainian drones were shot down and electronically suppressed in early morning attack.

US President told political fundraiser that China was 'in trouble' due to internal economic and social tensions.

Hawaii's attorney-general opens investigation into official response to deadly wildfire.

Hundreds of people were inside the mosque for Friday prayers when part of the building collapsed, officials say.

These are the main developments as the Russian invasion of Ukraine enters its 535th day.

Media reports have emerged that Niger's president and his family are surviving on rice and pasta without electricity.

Republicans Donald Trump and Ron DeSantis are expected to make appearances at the fair, a traditional campaign stop.

Life and death on the front lines of fighting in Myanmar's Kayah state.

Judge agrees with ex-president's legal team on looser protection order but says will act to guarantee case's integrity.

Ukraine leader says corruption investigation exposed abuses by military officials.

Republican lawmakers have made allegations of wrongdoing by President Joe Biden's son a central line of attack.

Federal prosecutors requested former cryptocurrency tycoon be locked up before trial, saying he had 'crossed a line'.

Al Jazeera speaks to people in Ecuador's capital about Fernando Villavicencio's killing and what's next for the country.

Triple-digit inflation and the killing of an 11-year-old girl have stoked frustration with the political establishment.

A state of emergency has been imposed after assassination of presidential candidate.

Countries acknowledge initial step in deal expected to include prisoner swap and give Tehran access to frozen funds.

Sixteen people missing as severe floods brought by remnants of Typhoon Doksuri wreak havoc in China's north.

All 'five colleagues' kidnapped 18 months ago are in good health, spokesman for UN chief Antonio Guterres says.

Auditor's move casts new shadows on financial management at Adani Group, which has been under scrutiny since January.

Despite deaths at sea, refugees in the port of Sfax are still adamant about trying to reach Europe by boat.

How AI could affect the world of work.

Harila has been accused of walking over a 27-year-old dying Sherpa to set her record.

Bacteria discovered in water supply of barge can cause Legionnaires' disease, a serious lung infection.

Residents and tourists recount fleeing fast-moving blazes, with some jumping into the ocean to escape the flames.

Opinions are divided in the eastern European country as the war edges closer.

Manning a homonymous vessel, the Tareq Bin Zeyad ventures outside Libya's search and rescue area to pull back boats.

Zuma, 81, was given a 15-month sentence in June 2021 for refusing to testify in corruption probe during his tenure.

Hurricanes and rising seas are displacing caskets. What do you do when the climate crisis comes for the dead?

Saudi Pro League spent nearly half a billion dollars luring top players, coaches from traditional European powerhouses.

Government presents bills to repeal and replace Indian Penal Code, Code of Criminal Procedure and Indian Evidence Act.

The effects on the landscape and environment in Maui are expected to be significant and to last for years.