At least 78 killed, dozens injured, in Yemen stampede

Tragedy happened as hundreds crowded into a school in the hope of receiving financial donations being given out.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/4/20/at-least-78-killed-dozens-injured-in-yemen-stampede

US ignored own security warnings to ground Chinese drones

Trump-era briefing obtained by Al Jazeera shows that officials feared drone ban would increase cybersecurity risks.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/economy/2023/4/19/us-ignored-own-security-warnings-to-ground-chinese-drones

Thousands flee as new ceasefire attempt fails in Sudan

Khartoum residents struggle with power cuts, water shortage as fighting rages for fifth day.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/4/19/thousands-try-to-flee-sudan-as-truce-fails

Chinese-Australians report less racism, greater belonging: Poll

Experiences of racist abuse have fallen by one-third since 2020, according to poll by the Sydney-based Lowy Institute.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/4/19/chinese-australians-report-less-racism-greater-belonging-poll

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 420

As the conflict enters its 420th day, we take a look at the main developments.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/4/19/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-420

Kim Jong Un orders launch of spy satellite to proceed

Putting a surveillance satellite into orbit is a key goal of North Korean leader's military strategy.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/4/19/kim-jong-un-orders-launch-of-spy-satellite-to-proceed

Brazil condemns ‘violation’ of Ukraine’s territory amid criticism

Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva also reiterated calls for a negotiated peace between Russian and Ukraine.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/4/19/brazil-condemns-violation-of-ukraines-territory-amid-criticism

Parking garage collapses in New York City, killing at least one

No foul play is suspected in the US structure's collapse, which took place near Pace University in lower Manhattan.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/4/18/parking-garage-collapses-in-new-york-city-killing-at-least-one

US charges Russians, Americans for ‘malign’ influence campaign

Washington accuses Russian agents of trying to exert influence through small US groups and interfering in local vote.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/4/18/us-charges-russians-americans-for-malign-influence-campaign

Tunisian police detain opposition leader, raid Ennahda party HQ

Rached Ghannouchi has emerged as one of the biggest critics of the president since the leader shut down parliament.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/4/18/tunisian-police-detain-opposition-leader-raid-ennahda-party-hq

Malaysia faces pension crisis after $33bn in pandemic withdrawals

Many Malaysians dipped into their pension during pandemic, but 81 percent of contributors face poverty in retirement.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/economy/2023/4/18/malaysia-faces-pension-crisis-after-33bn-in-pandemic-withdrawals

Canadian broadcaster latest to ‘pause’ Twitter over funding label

Public broadcaster CBC said it was effectively quitting the platform over its 'government-funded' media label.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/4/17/canadian-broadcaster-latest-to-chafe-at-twitter-funding-label

US officers won’t be charged in ‘grievous’ Jayland Walker killing

Walker fired at police first, attorney general says, as grand jury votes not to charge officers who shot him 46 times.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/4/17/us-officers-wont-be-charged-in-grievous-jayland-walker-killing

Lavrov to meet with Brazil’s Lula as US fumes over Ukraine stance

Lula has denounced Western efforts to supply Ukraine with weapons, a position Russia has praised amid its invasion.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/4/17/lavrov-to-meet-with-brazils-lula-as-us-fumes-over-ukraine-stance

More than 180 people killed in Sudan fighting: UN envoy

Volker Perthes says warring sides don't appear to want peace mediation as strong clashes continue in the country.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/4/17/more-than-180-people-killed-in-sudan-fighting-un-envoy-to-sudan

New Zealand radio threatens to quit Twitter over ‘government’ tag

Radio New Zealand says 'government-funded' label does not reflect broadcaster’s editorial independence.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/economy/2023/4/17/new-zealand-radio-threatens-to-quit-twitter-over-government-tag

Myanmar military pardons more than 3,000 prisoners for New Year

The military did not specify whether those jailed for opposing its power grab in February 2021 would be freed. 

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/4/17/myanmar-military-pardons-more-than-3000-prisoners-for-new-year

South Korea, Japan finance heads to hold first talks since 2016

South Korean Finance Minister Choo Kyung-ho tells reporters he will meet with his Japanese counterpart next month.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/economy/2023/4/17/south-korea-japan-finance-heads-to-hold-first-talks-since-2016

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 418

As the conflict enters its 418th day, we take a look at the main developments.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/4/17/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-418

Four killed in shooting at Alabama ‘Sweet 16’ birthday party

Attack in Dadeville, Alabama, marks the third high-profile mass shooting in as many weeks in the US.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/4/17/four-killed-in-shooting-at-alabama-sweet-16-birthday-party

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 417

As the conflict enters its 417th day, we take a look at the main developments.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/4/16/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-417