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Atef Najib faces at least 10 charges in landmark Syria trial
Cousin of former President Bashar al-Assad faces charges that include murder, torture and responsibility for massacres.
Iran replies to US proposal to end war, Trump finds response ‘unacceptable’
In his first remarks since the development, US President Donald Trump has accused Iran of 'playing games'.
Iran sends response to US proposal to end war via mediator Pakistan
This is a breaking news story.
Can central banks curb inflation as energy costs rise?
Central banks hold rates steady as energy shock tests inflation fight.
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US-Iran ceasefire under strain as Gulf states report drone attacks
Drone hits cargo ship off Qatar’s coast, while Kuwait and the United Arab Emirates repel attacks.
Why is being a mother so expensive in the United States?
On Mother’s Day, Al Jazeera details the high cost of motherhood in the US compared with the rest of the world.
The genocide is still taking Gaza’s mothers
It now wants to take mine.
How did Gaza’s sea become a wall?
For 18 years, Israel has enforced a naval blockade around the Gaza Strip.
El Clasico: Kylian Mbappe not in Real Madrid squad to face Barcelona
French forward to miss the crucial fixture despite training with teammates on Friday following his recovery from injury.
Why is Iran taking time to respond to the US proposal to end the war?
Iran continues to review the proposal as Tehran's nuclear programme and Strait of Hormuz remain main sticking points.
Iran military warns of ‘surprising’ methods of warfare if attacked again
Iran’s army spokesman says if the ‘enemy’ were to attack again, they would face new methods of warfare.
Libya’s Zawiya refinery resumes full operations
Refinery closed for about two days after fighting near the facility 40km west of Tripoli.
AFC Asian Cup 2027: Japan to face defending champions Qatar in tough draw
Saudi Arabia will host the 2027 tournament from January 7 to February 5 and will face Palestine, Kuwait and Oman.
AFC Asian Cup 2027: Japan land defending champions Qatar in tough draw
Saudi Arabia will host the 2027 tournament from January 7 to February 5 and will face Palestine, Kuwait and Oman.
OKC Thunder bury LA Lakers to take 3-0 NBA Playoff series lead
Thunder use an explosive second half to beat LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers 131-108 as Ajay Mitchell scores 24.
Syria sees first government reshuffle since al-Assad’s ouster
Interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa's reshuffle comes amid protests over poor government performance.
Syria sees first government reshuffle since al-Assad’s ouster: State media
Interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa's reshuffle comes amid protests over poor government performance.
Rebel fighters kill at least 69 people in northeastern DR Congo
Security officials say CODECO militia groups carried out the attack in Ituri province.
JNIM and Tuareg fighters join forces
AJ's Defence Editor breaks down the latest threat to Mali’s government and the rapid retreat of Russian forces there
Deadly car bomb attack hits checkpoint in northwest Pakistan
A suspected car bombing followed by a firefight at a police checkpoint has killed more than a dozen people in Bannu.
Iran war day 72: Tehran yet to reply to US plan; Israel bombs Lebanon
Israel kills at least 24 people in Lebanon in one day as Tehran's response to US proposal to end the war is awaited.
Flotilla activists arrive in Turkiye before setting sail to Gaza
Over 30 Global Sumud Flotilla vessels have reached Marmaris on Turkiye’s coast, preparing for their mission to Gaza.
Flotilla activist gives defiant message after Israel deports him to Greece
After a week in Israeli custody, flotilla activist Saif Abu Keshek has been deported to Greece.
Sabalenka out of Italian Open amid injury concerns for Roland Garros
Sorana Cirstea defeated world's top women's player 2-6, 6-3, 7-5 in the third round as she suffered pain in lower back.
Israel deports two abducted Gaza aid flotilla activists
The pair was seized by Israeli forces from the aid flotilla in late April and held in Israel.
Israel deports two Gaza aid flotilla activists
The pair was abducted by Israeli forces from the aid flotilla in late April and held in Israel.
Jet carrying Spanish passengers from hantavirus-hit ship departs for Madrid
Some passengers from the cruise ship disembark in the Canary Islands before departing for mainland Spain.
Plane carrying Spanish passengers from hantavirus-hit ship departs for Madrid
Some passengers from the cruise ship disembarked in the Canary Islands before departing for Spain.
Passengers from hantavirus-hit cruise ship disembarking in Canary Islands
Hantavirus is usually spread by rodents, but in rare cases it can be transmitted from person to person.