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Khashoggi killing: Turkey prosecutor asks to halt trial of Saudis

Development comes as Turkey seeks a thaw in relations with Saudi Arabia that worsened after the journalist's murder. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/M0Jfbyw

US calls for ‘strong African response’ to Russian aggression

Nearly half of all African countries abstained or did not vote at all in UNGA votes seeking ceasefire. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/OnQlMPC

Georgia’s South Ossetia plans to take steps to join Russia

Its separatist leader says the Moscow-backed breakaway region plans to take steps to become part of Russia. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/vgOif9y

Hungary’s parliamentary elections: All you need to know

Hungarians go to polls on April 3 to choose between 'more autocratisation or re-democratisation', analysts say. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/JBUfYHu

Lords of Water

Is water the new oil? We expose the financialisation of water. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/sCfr2lG

NASA Vande Hei, Russian Shkaplerov, Dubrov land on Earth

Russian Soyuz capsule has landed in Kazakhstan after astronaut and cosmonauts spent 355 days in orbit. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/ocQDMIy

Dyson headphones come with air vacuum for mouth

The air-purifying headphones are designed to address the growing issue of pollution. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/bGDAP1J

China holds multinational meetings to discuss Afghanistan

Representatives from regional countries plus Extended Troika to discuss the humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/CvbmUDG

Ukraine war: Why is Roman Abramovich trying to broker peace?

The Russian billionaire's role in negotiations surprised some, but observers say Abramovich is a skilled middleman. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/kuYIjW8

Climate disasters rising faster in MENA than any other region

Data from the past century shows temperatures in the region have risen by 1.5°C - twice the global increase. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/ytndaY6

US judge: Trump ‘likely’ committed crime in bid to overturn vote

The judge made the claim in civil case and it does not have any direct legal implications for the former president. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/YRJTPeK

As prices soar in crisis-hit Sri Lanka, many forced to moonlight

Low-income workers take on multiple jobs to survive as the economic crisis sees food, fuel and medicine costs surge. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/liWnoRP

The time is ripe for a clergy abuse inquiry in Latin America

Mexico could lead the way for the region by launching an inquiry into historical cases of clerical sexual abuse. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/N4E0pqB

Hungary’s opposition struggles to maintain unity ahead of vote

An awkward alliance of six disparate parties seeks to defeat Orban's governing Fidesz party in Hungary's April 3 polls. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/IrykOJK

A letter to … my ex-mother-in-law, a double agent of patriarchy

My short brush with you scarred me for life but it taught me to honour my feelings. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/dIsnWCo

Russia sanctions redraw shipping routes, cleaving East from West

Just as war risk is affecting trade with Ukraine, sanctions risks are impacting business with Russia. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/m9WdJoe

Dune: How we made sand dunes and sandworms real

VFX supervisors Tristan Myles and Brian Connor tell the BBC about bringing a desert planet to life. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/FZMyWow

The Indigenous elder hoping for an apology from the pope

A survivor of Canada's residential schools is on a mission to get the Catholic Church to apologise for its role in them. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/XMuU7Ay

CAR peace talks end without concrete progress

Neither the opposition nor rebel groups were present at the reconciliation dialogue. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/RBUwEbq

Turkey finds second mine off its coast near Bulgaria

Defence ministry says the mine has been secured and an intervention has been launched to neutralise it. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/bloQP0w

Spain unveils $17.5bn economic plan to ease effect of Ukraine war

PM Sanchez says plan seeks to provide state aid and loans to help businesses and households weather energy price rise. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/a6BfHi4

As international travel opens up, Indians spend lavishly

India expects local traffic to exceed pre-pandemic levels of 415,000 daily fliers within a year. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/U1L5DGZ

Sri Lanka seeks another $1bn from India: Report

New credit line will be used for imports of essential items such as rice, wheat flour, pulses, sugar & medicine. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/FS9zioG

Thousands rally in Pakistani capital as pressure grows on PM Khan

Rival pro-government and opposition supporters descend on Islamabad ahead of a no-confidence motion on Imran Khan. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/5ve0IuY

Save us from ‘securo-feminism’

Because in this 'civilised' world order, it is not Muslim women who urgently need to be saved from their own extremism. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/LNcW5gp

Focus on the IRGC ‘terror’ designation in Iran nuclear talks

Iran and the US are negotiating IRGC designations with help from the European coordinator of the nuclear talks. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/iwEyhkz

Blinken: Nuclear deal the best way to cap Iran nuclear activity

Secretary of state says the US and Israel are 'committed' to preventing Iran from getting a nuclear weapon. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/X65CIKw

Myanmar will ‘annihilate’ coup opponents: Military ruler

Army chief made the threat as the military staged a show of force on the anniversary of its bloodiest crackdown. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/yVePfnp

Oscar-nominated Writing With Fire misses path to Dalit liberation

By ignoring ​​methods of caste annihilation, the Indian documentary offers mostly surface-level Dalit representation. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/DsP7fM5

In Berlin, a Russian restaurant rallies behind Ukrainians

As Germany sees an increase in anti-Russian sentiment, Ukrainian and Russian restaurant staff unite to oppose the war. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/frCI4AG

‘Grave threat to life’: UN climate chief issues warning for MENA

UN Climate Change Executive Secretary Patricia Espinosa discusses the first-ever MENA Climate Week conference in Dubai. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/XEq3DSj

Pakistan: Opposition starts anti-gov’t march towards Islamabad

PM expected to face no-confidence vote in parliament this week; ruling PTI party has organised pro-gov't march on Sunday from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/Q01C7qY

Afghan girls stage protest, demand Taliban reopen schools

About two dozen girls and women protest in front of the Ministry of Education against Taliban decision to shut schools. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/w9ztUj2

What does Russia’s shift of military focus mean for Ukraine war?

Russian general says combat power of the Ukrainian military 'considerably reduced' and troops will now focus on Donbas. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/MaNhvZp

Zelenskyy urges Qatar to boost gas output to counter Russia

Zelenskyy says countries could make a contribution to the stabilisation of Europe through their energy policy. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/BwJ38Cn

How is Ukraine fighting the media war?

Weapons in Ukraine's media war: a TV-ready president and digitally savvy citizens. Plus, North Korean YouTube stars. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/IyM6RPg

Saudi Arabian Grand Prix going ahead despite rebel attack

Drivers and team bosses discuss safety concerns after an attack on Saudi Arabia by Houthi fighters in Yemen. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/cEnd6Ry

Will Ukraine war revitalise coal – world’s dirtiest fossil fuel?

Coal demand began surging in 2021 as gas prices rose, an effect intensified by the Russian invasion of Ukraine. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/FxbpGYs

US charges four Russians over hacking campaign on energy sector

US prosecutors say the alleged hackers placed malware in safety systems at energy plants worldwide. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/EnzpuFl

Central African Republic: Five dead after rebel attack

The attack comes as national reconciliation talks began this week with neither the opposition nor rebels in attendance. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/LIsPW3y

Russia considers accepting Bitcoin for oil and gas

'Friendly' countries may be allowed to pay for energy with crypto-currency amid widespread sanctions. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/X517AHJ

Sri Lankan papers run out of newsprint as economic crisis worsens

Upali Newspapers says their English-language daily and its sister Sinhalese version will only be available online. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/j9XuCUP

Somalia: Five dead in attack on military base near airport

The al-Qaeda-linked armed group al-Shabab has said it was behind the attack at the camp near Mogadishu airport. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/82Jxm5d

Hijab bans in India: Where communalism and patriarchy intersect

Why does India's Hindu right refuse to believe Muslim women when they say the hijab is not a sign of oppression? from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/FWZ52N3

Moldova pursues neutrality, EU membership amid Ukraine war

Ukraine’s neighbour maintains a military non-alignment over its fear of Russia, but submits a bid to join the EU. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/MmlaJtX

Palestinians threatened by Jewish ‘terrorist militia’ in Naqab

Former Israeli police officer has set up an armed Jewish civilian militia in the Naqab amid heightened tensions. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/WPRXn6w

India rebukes China FM over Kashmir remarks before expected visit

Wang draws New Delhi's ire ahead of unconfirmed visit for remarks concerning disputed region at OIC meeting in Pakistan. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/xmfkyaU

Poland expels ’45 Russian spies pretending to be diplomats’

Russian envoy to Poland confirms the expulsions, saying Warsaw gave the individuals five days to leave the country. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/857osvK

China limits concerns on Ukraine to self-interest

While China will help Russia get around sanctions, it is more focused on problems closer to home. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/9Pa2w0E

Brain implants allow fully paralysed man to communicate

Researchers say it is the first time a paralysed person has been able to communicate in full sentences. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/8es4J7I

Deplorable scam emails fake fundraising for Ukraine

Action Fraud warns of fake emails asking for donations to victims of the war. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/TRfcSIX

S Africa eases COVID-19 restrictions for vaccinated travellers

South Africa, the African country most affected by COVID-19, is relaxing restrictions in a move to boost tourism. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/QCZk6xA

Kremlin critic Navalny sentenced to nine extra years in prison

Jailed Russian opposition leader is handed additional years in prison on new embezzlement and contempt of court charges. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/TOejNqp

Student arrested in Sweden after two teachers killed

A motive is unclear behind the murder of two women in their 50s at a high school in Malmo, police say. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/OuAYHqB

The profound permanence of parental grief

On the anniversary of her child's death, a mother reflects on five years of missing her daughter. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/RaIw5rp

Explainer: What are the main issues in the Russia-Ukraine talks?

The Ukrainian president talks of compromise after several rounds of talks between Kyiv and Moscow yielded no results. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/1kGjWHI

Corsican nationalist Colonna dies after attack in jail: France

A symbol of Corsica's tensions with mainland France dies weeks after falling into a coma following an attack in prison. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/AtVRpHe

In meat-loving China, mavericks see future in plant-based protein

There is a growing appetite for alternatives to meat in the world’s most populous nation. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/vOqLNIa

Hungary: Fighting Hatred with Humour

A Hungarian political activist uses satire to fight fears stirred up by ultra-nationalists in her country. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/BFaZvRY

Global oil prices jump again as EU considers Russian oil ban

Prices rose before Biden's talks with EU governments that aim to harden the West's response to Moscow over Ukraine. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/q9upCQT

US sends Patriot interceptors to Saudi to ease tensions: Reports

The transfer fulfils an urgent Saudi request that has become a point of tension between Riyadh and Washington. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/hjQ3zmo

Sister accuses UK government of abandoning Morad Tahbaz in Iran

The British-Iranian environmental campaigner being held in Iran is on hunger strike, according to his sister. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3DnWm7F

Unknown gunmen attack two police stations in southeast Nigeria

A separatist movement has been accused of several attacks against security installations and government buildings. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/9F23VUT

Crypto provides fix for some in crisis-hit Afghanistan

Digital currencies, impervious to international sanctions, allow handful of young Afghans to avoid the worst of crisis. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/VQKmN0M

Japan PM urges Modi to take tougher line against Russian invasion

Fumio Koshi, on a visit to New Delhi, calls on the Indian PM to take a tougher stand on Moscow's invasion of Ukraine. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2Eylivg

‘Bomb shelters, battlefronts’: Ukrainians resist Russian assaults

Besieged Ukrainian cities have been under relentless Russian bombardment as Ukrainians resist the aggression. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/9F8yRtf

Ukraine: How crowdsourcing is rescuing people from the war zone

Volunteers inside and outside Ukraine are working together to help civilians escape the war safely. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/KoqfDFx

Russia’s invasion of Ukraine: List of key events from day 25

As the Russia-Ukraine war enters its 25th day, we take a look at the main developments. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/GwfWLxD

Saudi Aramco’s 2021 profit more than doubles on higher oil prices

Saudi giant says its net income increased by 124 percent to $110bn in 2021, compared with $49bn in 2020. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/uTbPnL4

Four US troops killed in military plane crash in Norway

Four American servicemen were taking part in an annual exercise involving 30,000 troops, 200 planes and 50 ships. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/pkCqa63

Cash-strapped Sri Lanka cancels school exams over paper shortage

Official sources said the move could effectively hold up tests for about two-thirds of country's 4.5 million students. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/16gwq8N

The war in Ukraine, according to the US media

Nuance is being lost - stifled even - in US media coverage of Ukraine. Plus, the influencers touring war-torn Syria. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/D5XjOVN

Overshadowed by Ukraine war, Yemen on brink as pledges fall short

UN was seeking $4.3bn but it could raise only $1.3bn, with some major donors missing, including the UAE, Saudi Arabia. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/MUwAjma

Russia says it used hypersonic missiles in Ukraine for first time

Aeroballistic missiles destroyed a large underground warehouse containing missiles and aviation ammunition, Russia says. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/lXWzskv

Russia-Ukraine: What do young Russians think about the war?

Young Russians tell us about a war few wanted and how the sanctions are affecting their lives. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/BiYKgjr

How mountain rescue could be aided by 5G

Real-time tracking of a search dog’s path allows the team to assess which areas have been covered. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/gL4ZJqG

UK media regulator revokes Russian broadcaster RT’s licence

The move comes with immediate effect after a probe into the impartiality of RT's coverage of Russia's war in Ukraine. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/o8Kn9SC

Personal ties that bind: How Xi-Putin relationship has evolved

Close ties between two leaders unlikely to differ much in short term, even if China distances itself from Ukraine war. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/XAhm6i7

The refugee trapped between Ukraine war and a Nigerian loan shark

The Nigerian national says she is facing turmoil at home and abroad. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/w73rPx0

Moscow sets out new controls on foreigners trading Russian assets

Citigroup's client memo shows strict rules Russia set out for foreigners seeking to buy and sell the country's assets. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/dhAgGIJ

Mines, sandbags and roadblocks: Odesa fortifies for Russian war

Capturing Ukraine's third-largest city would effectively cut the rest of the country off from the Black Sea. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/bK8OjnF

Broken dreams: Palestinian students who escaped the Ukraine war

There were some 2,400 Palestinians from the Israeli-occupied West Bank and Gaza Strip living in Ukraine before the war. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/Tg0AvNf

Pakistan vs Australia: Babar Azam’s record-breaking Test heroics

Azam's 196 against Australia puts him up there with some greats in the long form of the game. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/ulvVZ3c

Kashmir Files, hailed by Modi, triggers anti-Muslim hate speech

Bollywood film on exodus of Kashmiri Hindus that won accolades from Indian PM accused of fanning anti-Muslim sentiment. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/dOjC5It

Will the ICC investigation help or hinder peace in Ukraine?

The ICC’s effects on peace are often ambivalent, but that does not mean its pursuit of justice is not worth supporting. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/bTVxS3j

HRW fears violence as Pakistan’s Khan faces no-confidence vote

Rights group urges the government and opposition to 'deter supporters from violence' amid threat of political turmoil. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/0gwPrSN

Two British-Iranians leave Iran after lengthy prison terms

Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe and Anoosheh Ashoori depart for the UK as Iran releases Morad Tahbaz from prison on furlough. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/bPIfsv8

Sri Lankan protesters demand president quit over economic crisis

Protests in capital demanding President Gotabaya Rajapaksa resign as country suffers worst economic crisis in decades. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/Lug735J

Chad military gov’t, armed groups peace talks in Doha on hold

Successful negotiations are seen as a prelude for a national dialogue in N'Djamena - and transition to civilian rule. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/uSUmDAv

For Syrian survivors, Russia’s tactics in Ukraine eerily similar

After years of propping up President Bashar al-Assad in Syria, experts say Russia is using the same playbook in Ukraine. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/L1sJc0R

HRW: Rwanda silencing YouTubers with ‘abusive’ legal framework

Human Rights Watch said Rwanda's 'abusive legal framework' is intensifying a culture of intolerance. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/OAsF2kV

Bangladesh to ban ‘immoral character’ evidence in rape cases

Experts say Evidence Act, a 19th-century British era relic, has been routinely used to discredit survivors' testimony. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/6wWOEIN

Polio, TB, HIV: How the war could worsen Ukraine’s health crises

Beyond COVID, there are concerns Ukraine's health situation - TB, HIV, polio - will be exacerbated by Russia's war. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/tgrma9P

Chip giant Arm set to axe 15% of its staff after deal fails

The UK technology firm could cut hundreds of jobs after its $40bn sale to US chipmaker Nvidia failed. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/i2q8NLy

Several Palestinians including teen killed by Israeli forces

Teenage boy Nader Rayan and two men killed in raids in the occupied West Bank and Israel. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3vQWseK

Germany to buy US-made F-35s capable of carrying nuclear weapons

German defence minister says the country will replace its ageing Tornado bombers with F-35A Lightning II aircraft. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/6slMKgm

Germany indicts Wirecard’s ex-boss Markus Braun for fraud

Braun, along with two others, is accused of market manipulation, embezzlement as well as gang fraud. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/k9oGVdP

Dozens injured on France’s Corsica in riots over Yvan Colonna

The government calls for calm after clashes over jailed nationalist leave dozens of protesters and police injured. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/jcOLUri

Deadly strike hits Kyiv building as Russian forces press ahead

At least one person killed and 12 wounded in attack on residential structure in the north of Ukraine's capital. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/HUpLTEk

Iran blames US for JCPOA delays as top diplomat heads to Russia

Iranian foreign minister says Washington is trying to blame Russia for the delay in nuclear talks progress. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/bxj2AUN

Russia’s invasion of Ukraine: List of key events from day 19

As the Russia-Ukraine war enters its 19th day, we take a look at the main developments. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/cSwCPK7

Oil concerns give Iran the upper hand in nuclear talks: Lawmakers

A full return of Iranian oil would have an effect, but does it give Tehran a major advantage in nuclear negotiations? from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/Glm0DVR

China imposes new curbs amid worst COVID outbreak in two years

About 17 million people are placed under lockdown in the wake of worst COVID outbreak in two years. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/JxPv1TM

Greek, Turkish leaders to meet in Istanbul

The two are expected to discuss bilateral and international relations as well as the effects of the Russia-Ukraine war. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/HkYc2Sq

Chad military gov’t, opposition groups hold peace talks in Qatar

The talks are seen as the first step towards ending the rebellion in the African country. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/lvpQjPz

A hitchhiker’s guide to humanity

Years of hitchhiking have taught me that there are a lot of good people in this terribly unjust world. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/O4oAzP6

'Without TikTok, I'd still be a wedding singer'

The video-sharing platform's new SoundOn service will let people distribute their own music. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/hpKqwfS

Russia’s bioweapon conspiracy theory finds support in US

Russian allegations of US-funded biolabs in Ukraine gain traction with conspiracy theorists including QAnon followers. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/56Brfhb

Turkey, Armenia hold ‘constructive’ talks on mending ties

Foreign ministers of the two countries meet in the first sit-down between the two top diplomats since 2009. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/LuSO981

Russia shells mosque housing 80 civilians in Mariupol: Ukraine

Kyiv says more than 80 people, including Turkish citizens, were seeking refuge at the mosque when it was bombarded. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/5AsItRj

Russia’s invasion of Ukraine: List of key events from day 17

As the Russia-Ukraine war enters its 17th day, we take a look at the main developments. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/YnKTXH3

‘Risk worth taking’: US rushes shoulder-fired missiles to Ukraine

Washington sending highly sensitive items such as portable air defence systems to Kyiv, senior US defence official says. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/DM5qX4d

Learning from the past to effectively fight anti-Semitism today

The best way to fight anti-Semitism is to focus on fighting anti-Semites and never to be tempted to blame their victims. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/t8SqQyU

What do we know about Ukraine’s use of Turkish Bayraktar drones?

Ankara, which has good relations with both Moscow and Kyiv, has sold dozens of its combat drones to Ukraine since 2019. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/mIBFRTe

Two years of COVID: The battle to accept airborne transmission

In the early days of the pandemic, did health authorities get it wrong on airborne transmission? from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/dv1KIZV

Israel’s Knesset passes law barring Palestinian spouses

Legislators approve law denying naturalisation of Palestinians from the West Bank or Gaza married to Israeli citizens. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/bF1MBXI

Will Ukraine change how Europe treats future refugees?

'We all live in a world that is very vulnerable and very fragile,' says UNHCR’s Joung-ah Ghedini-Williams. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/Cd1inwL

South Africa most unequal country in the world: Report

Race plays key factor in a society where 10 percent of population owns more than 80 percent of wealth, World Bank says. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/eHQcYjW

Is Russia committing war crimes by bombing hospitals in Ukraine?

And what happens when the principle of medical neutrality is abandoned during times of conflict? from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/wCkd53s

The Matrix Resurrections: How we made the visual effects

VFX Supervisor Huw Evans tells the BBC about the challenges of recreating a world from 20 years ago. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/jHh2Yrt

Anti-war protests intensify in Russia along with police crackdown

As Russia's war in Ukraine intensifies, so has defiance back home where police arrest thousands of protesters. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2vDfquN

‘Love for a free life’: Why Palestinian prisoners hunger strike

Al Jazeera speaks to recently freed Palestinian hunger strikers Miqdad Qawasmi and Hisham Abu Hawwash. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/Jz4IxDa

South Korea presidential election: Exit polls show dead heat

Conservative Yoon Suk-yeol is slightly ahead of liberal Lee Jae-myung, according to projections after voting ends. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/mZv2zoD

South Africa’s Aspen signs deal with J&J to sell COVID vaccines

The South African pharmaceutical company will sell and distribute the vaccines, under its own packaging, across Africa. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/BpZ2ORE

Belarus crushing dissent with ‘complete impunity’: UN

UN rights chief Bachelet says the Belarusian government is continuing its crackdown on opponents, media and others. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/7Vwe4Lb

Australia PM declares east coast floods a national emergency

Scott Morrison faces protests in the flood-wrecked city of Lismore for slow response to the worst flooding in decades. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/4djURq2

Infographic: Which countries buy the most Russian weapons?

Russia is the world’s second-largest arms exporter with India buying one-quarter of those weapons. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/ife2ERk

Russia-Ukraine war: The battle for Odesa

The fight for the Black Sea port could influence the outcome of the war and affect regional security, experts say. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/7W3KX86

Kashmir family mourns killing of teenage daughter in bomb attack

Eighteen-year-old Rafiya Nazir becomes the latest civilian casualty of decades-old conflict in the disputed region. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/mileF6v

The limits of Iran’s influence on Yemen’s Houthi rebels

While Iran engages in dialogue with regional rivals, its ally in Yemen has increased attacks on them. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/2UheakP

The best path to gender equality is through family law reform

If we want to embed gender equality, we must tackle discriminatory family laws. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/gPYAL5b

Why has ‘Z’ been embraced by supporters of Russia’s Ukraine war?

Government supporters are using the letter as a pro-war symbol to show solidarity with Russia's armed forces. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/4s20HIB

As foreign reserves slip, Sri Lanka to devalue currency

The move comes as the country grapples with a spiralling economic crisis and accelerating inflation. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/zXmOfo0

More S African corruption exposed in ‘state capture’ report

Experts say citizens will want to see some of the most powerful men face justice as more details of corruption emerge. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/U2rJ7aB

Photos: Death on Ukraine’s bombarded streets

Russian forces have stepped up their shelling of Ukrainian cities in the centre, north and south of the country. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/JvZiH7d

Xi should pressure Putin to end this war for China’s own sake

China has little to gain from continuing to support Russia's irrational war on Ukraine. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/Sx7skcu

Syria: Two civilians killed in Israeli attack near Damascus

State media say missile attack also caused some material damage south of the capital. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/RQFyars

Netflix blocks services in Russia, TikTok limits posts

The decision comes as Moscow cracks down on what people and media outlets can say about Russia's war in Ukraine. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/PjDKIol

Is Putin likely to face the ICC over Russia’s actions in Ukraine?

The International Criminal Court is investigating Russia's president over possible war crimes in Ukraine. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/JzTbUSj

Murdered women: Adiba Parveen, the quietest girl in the valley

When the recently married resident of Pakistan's Gilgit-Baltistan province disappeared, her family feared the worst. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/AG7bBu3

Putin’s ‘macho doctrine’: Implications for Ukraine

Russia's macho 'tsar' just couldn’t live with Kyiv’s infidelity - not after all that Moscow had done for Ukraine. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/49Dra7c

Over 1,000 detained across Russia at anti-war protests: Monitor

OVD-Info says protests were held in 35 cities including Pacific port city of Vladivostok and Siberian city of Irkutsk. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/tLyOJTB

What the war in Ukraine taught us, Palestinians

We fight our oppressors, and we get branded terrorists. Ukrainians do the same, they get applauded for their courage. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3JYb8sq

Ukraine war: President Zelensky invites Elon Musk to visit

Ukraine's president was thanking the tech entrepreneur for supplying Starlink equipment to the country. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/myAFqfz

Poland, US ‘work on deal’ to send jets to Ukraine

Kyiv wants allies to send warplanes to fight Russia, as Warsaw and Washington reportedly mull deal to make it happen. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/cBmo58a

‘Our country, we have to protect it’: Ukrainians who stay behind

Some 1.4 million people have fled Ukraine to escape fighting, but others stayed behind to join local defence units. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/59ZNCln

Moldova seeks US support over Ukraine war refugees

Some 120,000 people have crossed into small country since Russia's invasion of Ukraine last week. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/rZ9VKUE

Ukraine: The information war

We analyse the frenetic coverage of the war in Ukraine, and the double standards and racism seen in some outlets. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/hS7ZntN

Stoicism is Kyiv’s new normal

As Russian forces near, residents in Ukraine's capital bear tribulation with patience, pragmatism and a bit of paranoia. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/Mbf6cH5

Libya: UN offers mediation after swearing in of new rival gov’t

UN envoy to Libya proposes new joint committee to develop 'consensual constitutional basis' for nationwide polls. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/g27LN4V

Foreign students fleeing Russia’s war on Ukraine hope to return

Foreign students fear for their future as they wonder if they will be allowed to complete their studies. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/J2vejP0

Hage Geingob: Is oil discovery off Namibia a blessing or a curse?

Namibia's president discusses the recent discovery of an estimated one billion barrels of oil off his country's coast. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/UQwWS8v

United States should recognise ‘free’ Taiwan, Mike Pompeo says

Former chief diplomat says Washington should 'take necessary and long-overdue steps to do the right and obvious thing'. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/74eGk2R

Dnipro volunteers hard at work to help those under Russian attack

Residents in the Ukrainian city mobilise to help organise support for soldiers and people in need. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/y3bLdhK

China can help end the war in Ukraine

But only if the US plays its cards right. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/0Lyqxl6

Burkina Faso military names interim prime minister

New prime minister is expected to be key figure in three-year transitional government in the West African state. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/NRv0FSL

Ukraine war has Orban struggling to maintain Putin balancing act

Crisis surrounding Ukraine shines the spotlight on Hungary prime minister's relationship with Russian president. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/ApcoLTg

What to make of the French exit from Mali?

The February 17 withdrawal was a direct consequence of France's gradual loss of influence in the Sahel. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/kYK8cEt

Spain’s prosecutors drop all probes against ex-King Juan Carlos

The public prosecutors clear the way for the 84-year-old to return to Spain from exile, listing various reasons. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/bXQCIyh

Why was Pakistan’s PM in Russia amid the Ukraine invasion?

Prime Minister Imran Khan had little to gain and much to lose from backing out of his planned visit to Moscow. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/Y5Xu2iQ

Sri Lanka president says no more power cuts after March 5

Assurance follows days of outages caused by a lack of funds to buy enough fuel to fire power plants. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/n1R8QfG

Tears, anger at airport as Indian students return from Ukraine

Emotional scenes at New Delhi airport as students make it back home, many angry at government's delayed evacuation. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/zo8CtKu

‘Her name was Katia’: Husband mourns wife killed in Zhytomyr hit

A missile hit near Oleg Rubak's family home on Tuesday night, as Russia's invasion of Ukraine intensified. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/TLgepU4

Behind China’s Rise in the Arctic

As melting ice caps wreak havoc and open up new opportunities, 101 East investigates China’s plans for the Arctic. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/y56VdmB

‘We burned our clothes to stay warm’: Somali details Ukraine exit

Mustafa Mohamed, a Somali national, narrates his ordeal to find refuge in Poland following Russia's invasion of Ukraine. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/QNDvf5o

State of the Union speech: Full video of Biden’s address

Biden said much of the world is united against Russia while also using the moment to make Americans feel optimistic. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/a9fUJNA

Russia claims control of southern Ukrainian city of Kherson

Defence ministry says talks are under way between Russian army and local authorities on maintaining order. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/1ZkjMqV

Binance boss rejects Russian user crypto ban

The decision comes amid warnings the war in Ukraine could become a "crypto conflict". from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/PyguIz7

Russia cancelled Black Sea passage bid of four warships: Turkey

Cavusoglu says request to pass ships through Turkish straits was withdrawn on Ankara's objection on February 27-28. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/iJQfNZe

Burkina Faso approves three-year transition before elections

Military government leader Damiba signs a charter outlining a transition process approved by a national conference. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/NvCpuK9

Profile: What is Ukraine’s ‘neo-Nazi’ Azov regiment?

The far-right neo-Nazi group has expanded to be part of Ukraine's armed forces, a street militia and a political party. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/60Siv8p

What Berlin’s U-turn on defence, energy policy means for Germany

Germany reverses ban on supplying lethal weapons to conflict zones, beefs up defence spending and halts Nord Stream 2. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/veZYqrk

Iran’s Khamenei: ‘Mafia regime’ of US created Ukraine crisis

Iran's supreme leader says world needs to learn a lesson about Western support from examples of Ukraine and Afghanistan. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/ivptjUw

Essential to bring women to centre of politics: Indian politician

Politician from Congress party tells Al Jazeera why it gave 40 percent tickets to female candidates in Uttar Pradesh. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/wCdLMoi

Vast Russian military convoy closes in on Ukraine capital

Satellite images display a massive convoy of armoured vehicles grouping just outside Kyiv, still held by Ukraine forces. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/MFEZ6Kx

Ukraine is seeing an exodus of foreign students, and revenue

Foreign students, an important part of Ukraine’s economic engine, may never want to return after escaping a war zone. from Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/BaUDibA