North Korean missile prompts brief evacuation order in Japan

The Japanese government has since advised residents that the reported missile launch is no longer a threat.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/4/12/north-korean-missile-prompts-evacuation-order-in-japan

US-led plan to ‘end’ migration through Darien Gap spurs questions

Deal with Panama, Colombia seeks to stem 'illicit crossings' of dangerous jungle route used by US-bound asylum seekers.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/4/12/us-led-plan-to-end-migration-through-darien-gap-spurs-questions

HRW calls on Tunisia to release ex-PM Laarayedh

Laarayedh has been held in detention since December without being taken before a judge, according to HRW.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/4/12/hrw-calls-on-tunisia-to-release-ex-pm-laarayedh

Bali searches for answers after unusual whale strandings

Experts divided on why giant mammals might have beached as scientists investigate samples for clues.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/4/12/bali-searches-for-answers-after-unusual-whale-strandings

China reports first human death due to H3N8 bird flu

The WHO says the woman, who died in March, probably contracted the virus at a market and the risk of spread is low.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/4/12/china-reports-first-human-death-due-to-h3n8-bird-flu

South Korea splashes the cash in scramble to fix fertility crisis

Families will be offered $10,500 in first year of their baby's life, but experts say money is no easy fix for problem.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/4/12/south-korea-splashes-the-cash-in-scramble-to-fix-fertility-crisis

Proposal for taxpayer-funded religious charter school fails in US

An Oklahoma board voted 5-0 to reject an application for the US's first taxpayer-funded religious charter school.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/4/12/proposal-for-taxpayer-funded-religious-charter-school-fails-in-us

Chilean Congress approves bill reducing work week to 40 hours

The bill passed by a large margin and is expected to be signed by Chilean President Gabriel Boric.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/4/11/chilean-congress-approves-bill-reducing-work-week-to-40-hours

District attorney prosecuting Trump sues Republican Jim Jordan

DA Alvin Bragg accuses the House Judiciary Committee chair of a 'transparent campaign to intimidate and attack' him.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/4/11/district-attorney-prosecuting-trump-sues-republican-jim-jordan

Indonesia’s war on secondhand clothes riles local sellers

Jakarta is cracking down on used clothing imports after reports of items donated for recycling ending up on sale.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/economy/2023/4/11/indonesias-war-on-secondhand-clothes-riles-local-sellers

US mother of six-year-old who shot teacher charged with neglect

The boy's family says that he has an 'acute disability' and had been under their supervision in weeks before shooting.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/4/11/us-mother-of-six-year-old-who-shot-teacher-charged-with-neglect

Women in Philippines used as Japanese sex slaves demand justice

Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr urged to 'make a difference' for now-elderly women after landmark UN decision.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/4/11/women-in-philippines-used-as-japanese-sex-slaves-demand-justice

India town mourns burning of historic library at Muslim school

Bihar Sharif residents yet to come to terms with burning of century-old 'madrassa' during Hindu festival of Ram Navami.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/4/10/india-town-mourns-burning-of-historic-library-at-muslim-school

Israeli attacks on Syria in the past year: Timeline

In the past year alone, Israeli attacks on Syria have killed at least 44 people and injured more than 50.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/4/10/israeli-attacks-on-syria-in-the-past-year-a-timeline

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 411

As the Russia-Ukraine war enters its 411th day, we take a look at the main developments.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/4/10/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-411

China staging live-fire drills around Taiwan for third day

Beijing's show of force comes in response to Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen's recent visit to the United States.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/4/10/china-to-stage-live-fire-drills-around-taiwan-for-third-day

US scrambles to find source of leak of Ukraine war intel

US Department of Justice launches probe into the possible leak of intel related to Ukraine, China and the Middle East.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/4/10/us-scrambles-to-find-source-of-leak-of-russia-ukraine-intel

Zelenskyy condemns Russian strikes on Orthodox Palm Sunday

Ukrainian president labels Russia 'terrorist state' in address decrying attacks coinciding with Easter celebrations.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/4/10/zelenskyy-condemns-russian-strikes-on-orthodox-palm-sunday

The US should not worry about China-Gulf relations

But it should be nervous about how close Israel has grown to Beijing.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/opinions/2023/4/9/the-us-should-not-worry-about-china-gulf-relations

China simulates ‘strikes on targets in Taiwan’ as drills continue

Taiwan's defence ministry says it spotted 58 Chinese aircraft and nine warships on second day of drills.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/4/9/china-simulates-strikes-on-targets-in-taiwan-as-drills-continue

The Deir Yassin massacre: Why it still matters 75 years later

Brutal attacks by Zionist militias on Deir Yassin killed at least 107 Palestinians and made thousands flee other towns.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/4/9/the-deir-yassin-massacre-why-it-still-matters-75-years-later