Israeli missiles fired at targets in Syria’s Damascus area: Media

State media reports that two soldiers were injured and damage sustained in Israel's latest air attacks on Syria.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/3/30/israeli-missiles-fired-at-targets-in-syrias-damascus-area-media

US urges China against ‘overreacting’ toTaiwan president transit

Taiwan's Tsai Ing-wen's stopover in the US is 'normal' and consistent with longstanding US policy, White House says.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/3/29/us-urges-china-against-overreacting-totaiwan-president-transit

Who will hold human rights abusers in Libya to account?

UN investigators say security forces and armed militia groups in Libya have committed a wide range of war crimes.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/program/inside-story/2023/3/29/who-will-hold-human-rights-abusers-in-libya-to-account

US stops sharing nuclear arms data with Russia under START Treaty

Under terms of the New START treaty, both countries should share data on deployed nuclear warheads on a biannual basis.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/3/29/us-stops-sharing-nuclear-arms-data-with-russia-under-start-treaty

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 399

As the Russia-Ukraine war enters its 399th day, we take a look at the main developments.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/3/29/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-399

US President Biden, Israel PM Netanyahu trade words over protests

Biden tells Israel to 'walk away' from judicial reforms, Netanyahu responds saying he rejected 'pressure from abroad'.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/3/29/us-president-biden-israel-pm-netanyahu-trade-words-over-protests

US judge orders former Vice President Pence to testify in inquiry

US media reports that the ruling may compel Mike Pence to speak about Donald Trump's actions after the 2020 election.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/3/28/us-judge-orders-former-vice-president-pence-to-testify-in-inquiry

For displaced Muslims in DRC, little food to break Ramadan fast

Some 500 Muslims displaced by the violence in eastern DR Congo have little water and food to break their Ramadan fast.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/gallery/2023/3/28/photos-for-displaced-muslims-in-eastern-drc-a-tough-ramadan

COVID-19: WHO says no extra booster needed for medium-risk adults

WHO recommends primary doses and a first booster in healthy adults, children and adolescents with comorbidities.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/3/28/covid-19-who-says-no-extra-booster-needed-for-medium-risk-adults

Is there any hope of an end to Yemen’s war?

The Stream also looks at protests in Kenya and the mood in Peru after historic demonstrations.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/program/the-stream/2023/3/28/is-there-any-hope-of-an-end-to-yemens-war

Kim urges N Korean experts to produce ‘powerful nuclear weapons’

Kim Jong Un maintains his nuclear weapons are focused on defending North Korea against a hostile US and South Korea.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/3/28/kim-urges-n-korean-experts-to-produce-powerful-nuclear-weapons

US regulator sues top crypto exchange Binance, CEO

US Commodity Futures Trading Commission claims world's biggest crypto exchange engaged in "willful evasion" of US law.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/economy/2023/3/28/us-regulator-sues-top-crypto-exchange-binance-ceo

US Senate votes to advance repeal of Iraq War authorisation

The final vote to end two Iraq war authorisations clears a key procedural hurdle, as the Senate decides to limit debate.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/3/28/us-senate-votes-to-advance-repeal-of-iraq-war-authorisation

UN Security Council turns down request for Nord Stream inquiry

Questions remain over explosions in September that damaged gas pipelines connecting Russia and Germany.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/3/27/un-security-council-turns-down-request-for-nord-stream-inquiry

Brazilian teenager accused of fatally stabbing Sao Paulo teacher

Brazilian media outlets say the 13-year-old suspect appeared to be inspired by a deadly school shooting in 2019.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/3/27/brazil-teenager-accused-of-fatally-stabbing-teacher

China’s Baidu cancels showcase for ChatGPT rival Ernie

Beijing-based search engine giant changes showcase to closed-door event for firms, citing 'strong demand'.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/economy/2023/3/27/chinas-baidu-cancels-showcase-for-chatgpt-rival-ernie

Saudi, Iran foreign ministers to meet during Ramadan

Planned meeting comes after Saudi Arabia and Iran signed a deal to restore ties after seven years of estrangement.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/3/27/saudi-iranian-foreign-ministers-to-meet-during-ramadan

Picking up the pieces after twin cyclones hit Vanuatu

Two Category 4 cyclones hit Vanuatu within 72 hours in early March.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/3/27/picking-up-the-pieces-after-twin-cyclones-hit-vanuatu

China’s rich flee crackdowns for ‘Asia’s Switzerland’ Singapore

Chinese wealth is rushing into the Southeast Asian city-state, prompting unease among some locals.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/economy/2023/3/27/chinas-rich-flee-crackdowns-for-asias-switzerland-singapore

Mass protests in Israel after Netanyahu fires defence minister

Protesters block highway in Tel Aviv as police scuffle with crowds in front of Netanyahu's home in Jerusalem.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/3/27/mass-protests-in-israel-after-netanyahu-fires-defence-minister

Iran, Syria condemn US attacks on Iran-linked facilities

Tehran says the US attacks hit civilian targets and constituted a violation of international law and Syrian sovereignty.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/3/26/iran-and-syria-condemn-us-strikes-as-tehran-threatens-response