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Crypto enthusiasts say it's the only solution to the cash crunch that was created when the Taliban took over.

Thailand becomes the first Asian country to legalise growing cannabis and consuming it in food and drinks.

About 900 of approximately 1,100 engineers of the state-run Ceylon Electricity Board are on strike, stalling operations.

After recent acquittals of police officers, Indigenous Australians ask 'when are they going to stop killing us?'

Temperatures of more than 30C (86F), drought and strong winds hamper firefighting efforts in mountains of southern Spain

Huixtla has become a bottleneck for Central Americans fleeing poverty, violence and political oppression.

Basil Rajapaksa is the second from the influential family to step away from government amid a severe economic crisis.

As the Russia-Ukraine war enters its 106th day, we take a look at the main developments.

Calls for an international investigation into her killing by Israeli forces grows louder.

A search for family leads Ewolo from Switzerland to Congo where a chance encounter leads to an unimaginable reunion.

Most vehicle owners surveyed say decision to remove them should be based on miles covered, not vehicle age.

Police begin probing eight officials operating the depot on suspicion of negligence and mismanagement.

US president unveils Latin America economic plan, promises 'ambitious actions' at summit marred by diplomatic snubs.

US SEC Chair Gary Gensler unveiled plans aimed at making the $45 trillion US equities market more transparent.

China, Russia take aim at US to explain their decision to veto new UN sanctions against North Korea.

City workers are finding dozens of bodies in two out of five high-rise buildings they search, a mayoral aide says.

Transport produces 25% of Europe's planet-heating emissions, and greenhouse gases from the sector increased recently.

Spain 'regrets' Algiers decision that comes after Madrid recognised Morocco's self-autonomy plan for the territory.

The Belgian King and Queen are in Democratic <span>Republic of Congo</span> for a six-day trip.

Pinchas Goldschmidt refused to publicly support the 'special operation' in Ukraine, a relative says.

Nicholas John Roske of California is charged with attempted murder of a Supreme Court justice.

Prosecutors say charges authorised against former film producer over alleged assault in 1996 in London.

Gun violence victims and their loved ones testify before US congressional committee in emotional push for gun control.

Luhansk Governor Serhiy Haidai says Ukrainian forces only control outskirts of eastern city as fighting continues.

Philippe, the first Belgian official to express regret for atrocities inflicted on the Congolese, is yet to apologise.

Washington has brushed off boycotts by several leaders as Biden aims to restore US clout at the regional event.

Experts say special panel probing Capitol riot will need to present 'coherent narrative', give people a reason to watch.

Turkey says sea corridor for Ukrainian grain exports overseen by Ankara requires more talks with Moscow and Kyiv.

While violence is common in the two Anglophone regions, the separatists rarely wage attacks beyond them.

The 70-year-old will slug it out against the opposition's 75-year-old candidate to succeed 79-year-old President Buhari.

According to FBI probe, Allen had financial incentives for helping Qatar and maintained strong ties to its top leaders.

Seven French defendants and one Italian go on trial for stealing a Banksy artwork from a site of the 2015 attacks.

Rights groups ask the High Court in London to halt next week's planned deportation of asylum seekers to Rwanda.

A Justice Department watchdog had previously found that FBI agents botched the response to reports of abuse in 2015.

Thai rapper Elevenfinger fights for Thailand’s protest movement in an attempt to bring reform to the country.

People at detention centres scheduled for deportation talk to Al Jazeera ahead of the first flight on June 14.

The joint peace effort aims to bring the generals and an array of political and protest groups to the negotiating table.

Bangladeshi and global rights defenders slam the government's move to deregister top NGO Odhikar.

Iran and Tajikistan are strengthening ties as they look warily at Afghanistan.

The OECD has slashed its outlook for global growth and doubled inflation projection, warning fallout could worsen.

In meeting with Russian counterpart, Turkey's foreign minister says UN proposal to restart Ukraine exports 'reasonable'.

We investigate why Tennessee imposes the longest sentences in the US for juveniles convicted of murder.

Voters went to the polls in California, Iowa, Mississippi, Montana, New Jersey, New Mexico and South Dakota primaries.

Iran turned off some of the cameras at a nuclear site after Western powers said Tehran wasn't cooperating with the IAEA.

The populist right-winger's 'anti-corruption' agenda will not resolve the crisis in Colombia.

Citing 'unfulfilled expectations', Prague considers leaving China's 16+1 investment club for Central and Eastern Europe.

A car drives into a group of people in central Berlin before smashing through a shop front, killing at least one person.

Nabi Roshan, whose show used to be watched by millions, now lives as a refugee in Albania.

Women and children among those killed in the accident in southwestern Balochistan province, says government official.

West African heads of state agreed to keep sanctions on Mali unless the government proposes a new transition.