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The security pact signed on Friday by three of the world’s most powerful Muslim nations with a vow to enhance collective deterrence remains far from what many are calling an Islamic Nato, according to experts. The Mecca Joint Defence Agreement between Saudi Arabia, the Persian Gulf’s top oil exporter, Nato member Turkey and Pakistan, a nuclear-armed South Asian state, will be challenged by divergi...
The security pact signed on Friday by three of the world’s most powerful Muslim nations with a vow to enhance collective deterrence remains far from what many are calling an Islamic Nato, according to experts. The Mecca Joint Defence Agreement between Saudi Arabia, the Persian Gulf’s top oil exporter, Nato member Turkey and Pakistan, a nuclear-armed South Asian state, will be challenged by divergi...
Polling stations opened around 7:00 am and will close by 10:00 pm, with counting beginning immediately and a result expected early Friday.
Millions across Europe looked to the skies on Wednesday as the Moon passed in front of the Sun in a rare solar eclipse. The eclipse was total in parts of Iceland and northern Spain, while much of Europe, including France and the UK, saw a spectacular partial eclipse, with more than 90% of the Sun covered in many areas.
As climate change enhances grape-growing conditions, Irish winemakers foresee a bountiful harvest. Expanding vineyards are drawing considerable attention from international investors. The unique interplay of soil and coastal weather is enabling the production of exquisite wines. To adapt to Ireland's cooler climate, new grape varieties are being introduced, with a focus on high-quality output to e...
In some classic Chinese novels and period dramas, women of ancient times would throw an embroidered ball from a balcony to the street to randomly choose whoever caught it as their husband. In the classic novel Journey to the West, published in the 16th century, the father of the main character, Buddhist monk Xuanzang, was chosen by his mother by throwing an embroidered ball. In the 1998 Chinese dr...
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Dineth Fernando – who moved to Australia with his family in February – says he just needed to ‘find the word and play – that’s all’Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastDineth Fernando’s first language isn’t English and he only arrived in Melbourne six months ago – but already he’s claimed an international Scrabble title with an Australian flag draped around his shoulders.The ...
The UK government says it is "disrupting and deterring shadow fleet vessels" in accordance with the law.
Streamer Lacy opted out of a collaboration with actor Mark Wahlberg due to his desire for a more authentic interaction rather than a superficial promotional appearance. Upon discovering Wahlberg's previous engagements with other creators, Lacy felt disheartened. He reiterated the importance of genuine connections, ultimately deciding that the collaboration's scripted nature did not align with his ...
A new Al Jazeera film speaks to the head of the Civil Defence in Tyre, southern Lebanon's largest city.
The first total solar eclipse visible in Europe in almost 30 years swept across the continent on Wednesday evening. Millions of tourists flocked to Spain, where the eclipse’s "path of totality" meant the Moon completely blocked out the Sun. But around one in eight people around the world were able to glimpse a partial eclipse.
The Maghreb region has seen a dramatic drop in birth rates in recent years. Most women now have fewer than three children, compared with the 7-8 children per woman that was typical in the 1970s.
Young people are increasingly turning to social media for financial information and advice, amid a sea of dubious tips. What do experts say are the warning signs to watch out for?
In a groundbreaking initiative, scientists are working to revive deep-sea coral ecosystems that were harmed by an oil spill. Utilizing corals grown in laboratories along with advanced tools, they have successfully deployed these corals at great depths. This project focuses on rejuvenating delicate habitats in the Gulf of Mexico, with ongoing monitoring set to evaluate both the survival rates of th...
AJ's Jamal Elshayyal moderates a panel of academics and leaders from four countries
Incheon airport had 38.39m international passengers in first half of 2026, as traffic diverted from Middle East hubsSouth Korea’s Incheon airport has become the world’s busiest airport for international passengers, in part owing to disruption in the Middle East caused by the Iran war.The airport, South Korea’s main gateway, about 30 miles (48km) west of Seoul, handled 38.39 million international p...
Voters cast their ballots on Thursday in a local English election pitting Nigel Farage against his main challenger, a comedian dressed as a trash can, in a test of opposition to the Reform UK leader's brand of populist politics. Our correspondent in London Benedicte Paviot tells us more.
McDonald’s has temporarily removed its popular Ebi Burger series from its menu in Hong Kong as a “precautionary measure”, following a similar suspension in Taiwan due to food safety concerns, despite the shrimp patties used in the local items coming from a different production batch. Taiwan McDonald’s announced on Thursday morning that it had immediately suspended sales of “Ebi Burger” and “Double...
McDonald’s has temporarily removed its popular Ebi Burger series from its menu in Hong Kong as a “precautionary measure”, following a similar suspension in Taiwan due to food safety concerns, despite the shrimp patties used in the local items coming from a different production batch. Taiwan McDonald’s announced on Thursday morning that it had immediately suspended sales of “Ebi Burger” and “Double...
Japanese PM says Putin's visit to the Pacific island chain, seized by the Soviet Union in 1945, is 'unacceptable'.
A Singapore-flagged container ship crashed into a bank of the Hooghly River in eastern India.
An Australian jury on Thursday convicted a former Catholic bishop renowned for hosting alcohol-fuelled house parties of sexually abusing two young Indigenous men. The District Court of Western Australia jury convicted Christopher Saunders, 76, of 13 out of 19 charges of sexual abuse that allegedly occurred between 2008 and 2019 in his sprawling diocese on the country’s tropical northwest coast. Pr...
In a heartwarming victory for Harry Potter fans, a significant power cable, originally set to cross Dobby the elf's cherished fictional grave, was successfully rerouted. The Greenlink interconnector project, valued in the multimillions, was adjusted to preserve this beloved memorial. Developers resorted to horizontal drilling to lay the cable underground, safeguarding Dobby's resting place on Fres...
Military escalation continues for days after the Yemeni government announced it is attacking Houthi positions.
Predictions, news and transfer latest ahead of the new La Liga season, as Barcelona and Real Madrid renew title rivalry.
