N Korea says US drills pushing situation to ‘extreme red-line’

Pyongyang threatens 'toughest reaction' to US expanding joint military exercises with South Korea.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/2/2/n-korea-says-us-drills-pushing-situation-to-extreme-red-line

Philippines set to allow wider US access to military bases

Move comes amid concerns about China's assertiveness in the disputed South China Sea and over self-ruled Taiwan.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/2/2/philippines-set-to-allow-wider-us-access-to-military-bases

‘Riding a rollercoaster’ in Myanmar’s post-coup economy

Deepening conflict, sudden changes to regulations and a lack of transparency have made business increasingly hard.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/2/2/riding-a-rollercoaster-in-myanmars-post-coup-economy

Meta shares soar as it cuts back spending, forecasts upbeat Q1

Its forecast suggests the advertising market may be recovering as companies increase their marketing budgets.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/economy/2023/2/1/meta-shares-soar-as-it-cuts-back-spending-forecasts-upbeat-q1

Jamaica’s prime minister offers troops to address Haiti crisis

The offer comes after Haitian government appealed for international support to help with the country's gang violence.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/2/1/jamaicas-prime-minister-offers-troops-to-address-haiti-crisis

US concerned as Sudan releases man convicted of slaying diplomat

Abdelraouf Abuzeid was previously convicted in connection to a shooting that killed a USAID employee and his driver.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/2/1/us-expresses-concern-over-sudans-release-of-murderer-of-diplomat

New Myanmar sanctions imposed as anti-coup activists plan action

US and allies target aviation fuel on second anniversary of coup amid growing concern over military's use of airpower.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/2/1/us-and-allies-hit-myanmar-with-sanctions-resistance-plans-strike

US readying new $2bn Ukraine weapons package: Report

Military aid will include longer-range weapons that could help Ukraine disrupt activity behind Russian lines.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/2/1/us-readying-new-2-billion-ukraine-weapons-package-report

Timeline: Two years since the Myanmar military coup

The conflict between the military and anti-coup fighters has deepened with violence in nearly all parts of the country.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/2/1/timeline-two-years-since-the-myanmar-military-coup

Embattled Representative George Santos steps down from committees

The Republican from New York faces ongoing scrutiny into his finances as well as falsehoods he made during his campaign.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/2/1/embattled-representative-george-santos-steps-down-from-committees

Florida governor backs ban on diversity lessons in state colleges

Republican Ron DeSantis, a possible US presidential candidate, says diversity programmes serve as a 'political filter'.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/1/31/florida-governor-backs-ban-on-diversity-lessons-in-state-colleges

Pakistan mosque bombing survivors traumatised but undeterred

At least 100 people killed and more than 225 wounded in a suicide attack in the northwestern Pakistani city.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/1/31/never-imagined-pakistans-blast-victims-mourned

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 341

As the Russia-Ukraine war enters its 341st day, we take a look at the main developments.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/1/30/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-341

NATO chief asks S Korea to ‘step up’ military support for Ukraine

Jens Stoltenberg suggests Seoul reconsider its policy of barring weapons exports to countries in conflict.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/1/30/nato-chief-asks-s-korea-to-step-up-military-support-for-ukraine

Rio Tinto apologises as search for radioactive capsule continues

A radiation alert is in force for parts of Western Australia after a tiny capsule containing Caesium-137 was lost.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/1/30/rio-tinto-apologises-as-search-for-radioactive-capsule-continues

Was Israel behind drone attack on Iran military installation?

Iranian foreign minister criticised the drone attack as 'cowardly' and aimed at creating 'insecurity'.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/1/29/iran-calls-drones-attack-on-its-defense-plant-cowardly