Five key takeaways from Trump’s Manhattan arraignment

Trump's arraignment in a New York was a relatively muted affair, as the ex-president faces 34 felony charges.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/4/5/five-key-takeaways-from-trumps-manhattan-arraignment

Israeli police attack worshippers in Jerusalem’s Al-Aqsa Mosque

Dozens of people were attacked in dawn raid, on a contested compound, condemned by Palestinians.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/4/5/israeli-police-attack-worshippers-in-jerusalems-al-aqsa-mosque

Republicans and Democrats react to Trump’s New York arraignment

Figures from across political spectrum weigh in on the criminal charges against former US President Donald Trump.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/4/4/republicans-and-democrats-react-to-trumps-new-york-arraignment

Donald Trump pleads not guilty. What happens next?

Here's all you need to know about the unprecedented case against former US president, who faces 34 charges in New York.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/4/4/donald-trump-pleads-not-guilty-what-happens-next

What’s happening with Twitter blue checks?

Saturday's deadline to pay for blue checkmarks has passed and the blue ticks are still there, with a new disclaimer.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/economy/2023/4/4/whats-happening-with-twitter-blue-checks

New York City braces for historic Trump court appearance

US Mayor Eric Adams tells protesters to 'control yourselves' in the lead-up to Donald Trump's criminal court appearance.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/4/4/new-york-city-braces-for-historic-trump-court-appearance

Australia to ban TikTok on government devices, following US, UK

Canberra's announcement is the latest move to restrict the popular video-sharing app over alleged security risks.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/economy/2023/4/4/australia-to-ban-tiktok-on-government-devices-following-us-uk

One in six people worldwide affected by infertility: WHO

UN health agency calls for cheaper and more accessible treatments to help those trying to start a family.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/4/4/one-in-six-people-worldwide-affected-by-infertility-who

US Governor DeSantis eases restrictions to carry concealed guns

Governor Ron DeSantis signs bill allowing gun owners to carry concealed firearms without background checks in Florida.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/4/3/us-governor-desantis-eases-restrictions-to-carry-concealed-guns

Oil prices surge after OPEC’s surprise output cuts

Price jump comes after news oil producers will slash output by about 1.16 million barrels per day.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/economy/2023/4/3/oil-prices-surge-after-opecs-surprise-output-cuts

Twitter strips check mark from New York Times

Move comes after Twitter owner Elon Musk posted disparaging remarks about the newspaper.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/4/3/twitter-strips-check-mark-from-new-york-times

Taliban closes Afghan women-run radio station for ‘playing music’

Sadai Banowan station head denies any violation, saying there was no need for the closure and called it a conspiracy.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/4/3/taliban-closes-afghan-women-run-radio-station-for-playing-music

Russia to put nukes in Belarus near NATO borders, envoy says

Russian envoy to Belarus says weapons will be moved to ally's territory despite 'noise in Europe and the United States'.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/4/3/russia-to-put-nukes-in-belarus-near-nato-borders-envoy-says

Asia’s prices are rising. In the Philippines, they’re soaring

Southeast Asia's fourth-largest economy sees inflation hit 8.6 percent, far above Thailand, Indonesia and Vietnam.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/economy/2023/4/3/asias-living-costs-are-rising-in-philippines-theyre-soaring

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