N Korea says tested another underwater nuclear attack ‘drone’

Second underwater drone test comes as Pyongyang continues efforts to expand and modernise its weaponry.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/4/8/n-korea-says-tested-another-underwater-nuclear-attack-drone

US judge withdraws approval for abortion pill during Texas case

Judge Matthew Kacsmaryk has placed a temporary stay on the FDA approval for mifepristone, used in medication abortions.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/4/7/us-judge-withdraws-approval-for-abortion-pill-during-texas-case

China sends warships and aircraft around Taiwan for second day

Tensions have increased across the Taiwan Strait after President Tsai Ing-wen met the US House speaker.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/4/7/china-sends-warships-and-aircraft-around-taiwan-for-second-day

Could AI someday read minds? Japanese breakthrough sparks debate

Osaka University researchers have used AI to decode subjects' brain activity to create images of what they are seeing.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/economy/2023/4/7/could-ai-read-minds-somedayjapanese-breakthrough-sparks-debate

Samsung flags 96 percent plunge in profit amid chip slump

South Korean tech giant says it will make 'meaningful' cuts to chip production amid global economic slowdown.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/economy/2023/4/7/samsung-flags-96-percent-plunge-in-profit-amid-chip-slump

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 408

As the Russia-Ukraine war enters its 408th day, we take a look at the main developments.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/4/7/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-408

Thousands flee into Thailand amid renewed Myanmar fighting

Unrest has deepened in Myanmar since the military seized power from the elected government in February 2021.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/4/7/thousands-flee-into-thailand-amid-renewed-myanmar-fighting

China sanctions Taiwan’s de facto US ambassador over Tsai trip

Hsiao Bi-khim and family members barred from China after Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen's US visit.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/4/7/china-sanctions-taiwans-de-facto-us-ambassador-over-tsai-trip

Israeli forces launch air strike on Gaza, explosions reported

The military operation, called 'The Strong Hand', has led to reports of warplanes and explosions across Gaza.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/4/6/israeli-forces-launch-air-strike-on-gaza-explosions-reported

US Supreme Court rules in favour of transgender track runner

The decision comes amid a proliferation of anti-trans rights bills promoted by Republican lawmakers across the country.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/4/6/us-supreme-court-rules-in-favour-of-transgender-track-athletes

Foreign ministers of Iran, Saudi Arabia meet in China

The meeting – the first of the two countries' most senior diplomats in seven years – follows a March rapprochement.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/4/6/foreign-ministers-of-iran-saudi-arabia-meet-in-china

Cash App founder stabbed to death in San Francisco

US tech leaders pay tribute to 'force of nature' Bob Lee after news of tech entrepreneur's killing.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/economy/2023/4/6/cash-app-founder-stabbed-to-death-in-san-francisco

China aircraft carrier in drills near Taiwan amid rising tension

Shandong carrier reported off east coast as Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen flies home after meeting US House Speaker.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/4/6/china-aircraft-carrier-in-drills-near-taiwan-amid-rising-tension

Could racing give us flying cars? An Australian startup thinks so

Alauda Aeronautics hopes the world’s first flying car race will make futuristic vehicles an everyday reality.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/economy/2023/4/6/could-racing-give-us-flying-cars-an-australian-startup-thinks-so

‘Brink of nuclear war’: North Korea warning on military drills

Pyongyang's state media publishes warning as United States and South Korea continue joint military exercises.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/4/6/brink-of-nuclear-war-north-korea-warning-on-military-drills

US progressives galvanised by victory in Chicago mayoral race

Progressive Brandon Johnson narrowly defeated the more conservative Democrat Paul Vallas in a highly-anticipated vote.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/4/6/us-progressives-galvanised-by-victory-in-chicago-mayoral-race

Report reveals over 600 abuse cases in Baltimore Catholic church

Officials say abuse in Baltimore archdiocese — stretching back to 1940s — was 'pervasive, pernicious and persistent'.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/4/5/report-reveals-over-600-abuse-cases-in-baltimore-catholic-church

Why is China so upset at a meeting between Tsai and McCarthy?

US House Speaker Kevin McCarthy's plan to meet Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen has provoked anger in Beijing.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/4/5/why-is-china-so-upset-at-a-meeting-between-tsai-and-mccarthy

France’s Macron visits China seeking breakthrough in Ukraine war

French president is expected to push Chinese counterpart Xi not to side with Russia while shoring up economic ties.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/economy/2023/4/5/frances-macron-visits-china-seeking-breakthrough-in-ukraine-war

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 406

As the Russia-Ukraine war enters its 406th day, we take a look at the main developments.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/4/5/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-406

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