Russia names new commanders for Baltic and Pacific fleets

Former head of the Russian Baltic Fleet, Admiral Viktor Liina, named as new chief of the Russian Pacific Fleet.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/4/22/russia-names-new-commanders-for-baltic-and-pacific

Guantanamo Bay prisoners show signs of ‘accelerated ageing’: ICRC

The Guantanamo prison camp has come to symbolise the brutality of the US's so-called 'war on terror'.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/4/22/guantanamo-bay-prisoners-show-signs-of-accelerated-ageing-icrc

Explorers find WWII wreck on which nearly 1,000 Australians died

Japan's SS Montevideo Maru was sunk in 1942 by a US submarine unaware that more than 1,000 prisoners of war were onboard.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/4/22/discovery-of-wwii-wreck-on-which-nearly-1000-australians-died

Top US, Sudanese generals speak as US weighs embassy evacuation

US General Mark Milley held call with Sudan's General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan over safety of US citizens in Sudan.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/4/22/top-us-sudanese-generals-in-phone-call-as-fighting-continues

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 423

As the war enters its 423rd day, we take a look at the main developments.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/4/22/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-423

Brazil’s Lula met with protests in Portugal over Ukraine comments

The Brazilian leader's remarks, implying both Russia and Ukraine are at fault for their ongoing war, have stoked anger.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/4/21/brazils-lula-met-with-protests-in-portugal-over-ukraine-comments

US Supreme Court upholds access to abortion pill mifepristone

The justices had faced a self-imposed deadline on Friday to weigh access to mifepristone, used in medication abortion.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/4/21/us-supreme-court-issues-ruling-on-abortion-pill-access

Clashes in Sudan on Eid holiday despite truce announcements

Residents in Khartoum say fighting continued after the army announced a three-day truce for the Eid festival.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/4/21/clashes-in-sudan-on-eid-holiday-despite-truce-announcements

Indonesia’s sex workers organise, fight stigma and shame

Non-profit PERKAWIS supports sex workers with education about health, financial issues and the law.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/economy/2023/4/21/sex-workers-in-indonesia-struggle-to-unionise-amid-stigma-shame

Does India have enough insurance coverage for a nuclear disaster?

India has barely half the insurance amount required for current nuclear plants, and has many more plants in the works.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/economy/2023/4/21/does-india-have-enough-insurance-coverage-for-a-nuclear-disaster

Ukraine’s Zelenskyy addresses Mexican congress, denounces critics

Ukrainian president slammed politicians who seek 'some sort of populism' by dismissing his country's pursuit of peace.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/4/21/ukraines-zelenskyy-addresses-mexican-congress-denounces-critics

US prosecutors to drop charges against Alec Baldwin in Rust death

Lawyers for Baldwin say New Mexico prosecutors have dismissed involuntary manslaughter charge in fatal on-set incident.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/4/20/us-prosecutors-to-drop-charges-against-alec-baldwin-in-rust-death

Countries call for Eid ceasefire in Sudan as fighting continues

All parties, including US, South Sudan and Ethiopia leaders, say it is time to stop fighting.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/4/20/un-chief-calls-for-eid-ceasefire-as-fighting-enters-sixth-day

So long Singapore: expats flee city as rents go through the roof

Southeast Asian city-state is losing international talent as some expats report rent hikes as high as 80 percent.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/economy/2023/4/20/so-long-singapore-expats-flee-city-as-rents-go-through-the-roof

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