Russia, Belarus celebrate ‘unity’ as war grinds on in Ukraine

The ex-Soviet allies have grown closer and Lukashenko's dalliances with the West appear to be over, say analysts.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/4/2/russia-belarus-celebrate-unity-as-war-grinds-on-in-ukraine

Israeli soldier kills Palestinian in West Bank as violence rises

Fatal shooting came hours after an Israeli policeman shot dead another Palestinian man near the Al-Aqsa compound.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/4/2/israeli-soldier-kills-palestinian-in-west-bank-as-violence-rises

Israel attacks Syria’s Homs, wounds five soldiers: Ministry

Air attacks on Homs are the third in recent days, including one that killed an officer in Iran's Revolutionary Guards.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/4/2/israel-attacks-syrias-homs-wounds-five-soldiers-ministry

What does Trump’s indictment mean for American politics?

Donald Trump is expected to become the first former or sitting US president to face criminal charges.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/program/inside-story/2023/4/1/what-does-trumps-indictment-mean-for-american-politics

Online influencer Andrew Tate moved to house arrest in Romania

Tate, his brother Tristan and two Romanian women were moved to house arrest while under investigation.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/4/1/online-influencer-andrew-tate-moved-to-house-arrest-in-romania

Stadium disaster justice loses in Indonesia U-20 World Cup furore

Indonesia lost right to host youth World Cup over pro-Palestine stance but disaster victims say justice more important.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/4/1/stadium-disaster-justice-loses-in-indonesia-u-20-world-cup-furore

Russia protests over ‘provocative actions’ by US forces in Syria

Russian rear Admiral Oleg Gurinov said the protest was made to the US-led coalition in Syria over actions by US troops.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/4/1/russia-protests-over-provocative-actions-by-us-forces-in-syria

China’s media realities clash over truth about war in Ukraine

Pro-Russia and anti-Western media coverage hampers Chinese public's understanding of the reality of war in Ukraine.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/4/1/chinas-media-realities-clash-over-truth-about-war-in-ukraine

Biden administration appeals US ruling on health coverage mandate

Case could decide whether Obamacare can require insurance providers to cover preventive services for cancer and HIV.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/4/1/biden-administration-appeals-us-ruling-on-health-coverage-mandate

IMF board approves $15.6bn Ukraine loan package

Loan is part of a broader $115bn international support package to help the country meet urgent funding needs.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/3/31/imf-board-approves-15-6bn-ukraine-loan-package

Malaysian court rejects ex-PM Najib bid to review corruption case

Judge dismissed Najib Razak's case review saying ex-PM was 'the author of his own misfortunes'.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/3/31/malaysian-court-rejects-ex-pm-najib-bid-to-review-corruption-case

Who is Stormy Daniels? The ex-adult film star in Trump spotlight

Stephanie Clifford - Stormy Daniels's real name - first met Trump in 2006 and claims they had a sexual relationship.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/3/31/who-is-stormy-daniels-the-ex-adult-film-star-in-trump-spotlight

Russian ‘invasion was wrong’: Views from China on war in Ukraine

As the war in Ukraine grinds on, some in China have abandoned their initial support for Russia and Putin.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/3/31/russian-invasion-was-wrong-views-from-china-on-war-in-ukraine

Former US President Trump faces charges in New York

Trump, accused of paying hush money to a porn star, is the first former US president to be criminally prosecuted.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/3/30/former-us-president-donald-trump-faces-charges-in-new-york

What’s driving the recent unrest in Kenya?

Opposition leaders say they're protesting against the high cost of living.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/program/inside-story/2023/3/30/whats-driving-the-recent-unrest-in-kenya

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 400

As the Russia-Ukraine war enters its 400th day, we take a look at the main developments.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/3/30/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-400

South Korea to keep Fukushima seafood ban despite thaw with Japan

President Yoon Seok-yeol's administration says 'health and safety' top priority despite improving Seoul-Tokyo ties.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/economy/2023/3/30/south-korea-to-keep-fukushima-seafood-ban-despite-thaw-with-japan

Malaysia’s Anwar faces balancing act on first China trip

Malaysian leader expected to navigate between deepening economic ties and tackling differences in talks with Xi Jinping.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/economy/2023/3/30/malaysias-anwar-faces-balancing-act-on-first-china-trip

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