Milatovic declares victory in Montenegro presidential election

Montenegro's long-ruling leader Milo Djukanovic acknowledged defeat to Jakov Milatovic.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/4/2/milatovic-declares-victory-in-montenegro-presidential-election

‘Stand-up’ for Ukraine: Coping through comedy in the face of war

In Berlin, comedians from Ukraine and Russia share the same stage as an outlet for their grief and anger about the war.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/features/2023/4/2/stand-up-for-ukraine-coping-through-comedy-in-the-face-of-war

Bulgarians vote in fifth parliamentary elections in two years

Bulgarians head to polls amid voter apathy and disillusionment over endemic corruption and political instability.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/4/2/bulgarians-vote-in-fifth-parliamentary-elections-in-two-years

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