Biden stands by Jerusalem status quo in meeting with Jordan king

The US president praised Jordan for its 'crucial role' as the custodian of Muslim holy places in Jerusalem.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/2/3/biden-stands-by-jerusalem-status-quo-in-meeting-with-jordan-king

Democracy ‘on trial’ as Hong Kong 47 prepare to face court

Picked up in a dawn raid two years ago, the activists and politicians are charged over an unofficial primary.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/2/3/democracy-on-trial-as-hong-kong-47-prepare-to-face-court

Apple, Google profits squeezed on China, sluggish economies

Apple reports first drop in quarterly revenue since 2019 as China's zero-COVID policy disrupted iPhone output.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/economy/2023/2/3/apple-google-profits-squeezed-on-china-sluggish-economies

Nearly 1,000 migrant families still separated by Trump-era policy

More than 3,800 children were removed from families between 2017 and 2021 as part of a crackdown on border crossings.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/2/3/nearly-1000-migrant-families-still-separated-by-trump-era-policy

US alleges Chinese spy balloon flew over sensitive military site

US official told reporters the military was prepared to shoot the balloon down but was deterred by potential for harm.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/2/2/us-alleges-chinese-spy-balloon-flew-over-sensitive-military-sites

India’s Adani’s losses swell above $100bn

India's central bank is examining the exposure of banks to the group as its various firms continued to tank.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/economy/2023/2/2/indias-adanis-losses-swell-above-100bn

What’s behind the public anger in the UK?

Hundreds of thousands of people have participated in wage strikes.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/program/inside-story/2023/2/2/whats-behind-the-public-anger-in-the-uk

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

Myanmar invited to Asian military meeting co-chaired by US

Next month's meeting is focused on maritime security and will include exercises to tackle smuggling.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/1/31/myanmar-invited-to-asian-military-meeting-cochaired-by-us

Dozens injured in blast at busy mosque in Pakistan’s Peshawar

Officials say an explosion at a mosque in Peshawar, northwestern Pakistan, has caused multiple casualties.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/1/30/peshawar-pakistan-mosque-explosion-casualties