First Republic shares hit record low after depositors pull $100bn

First Republic’s stock closes down nearly 50 percent amid questions about San Francisco lender's future.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/economy/2023/4/26/first-republic-shares-hit-record-low-after-depositors-pull-100bn

South Korea president opens US tour with NASA space centre visit

President Yoon Suk Yeol's six-day visit marks the 70th anniversary of the US-South Korean alliance, forged in 1953.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/4/26/south-korea-president-opens-us-tour-with-nasa-space-centre-visit

ISIL leader behind Kabul airport bombing killed, Taliban says

The leader has yet to be identified but may have been killed early in April amid Taliban operations against ISIL (ISIS).

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/4/25/isil-leader-behind-kabul-airport-bombing-killed-taliban-says

Colombia hosts international conference to discuss Venezuela

President Gustavo Petro calls on leaders from 19 countries and the EU to 'rebuild the path of peace' in Latin America.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/4/25/colombia-hosts-international-conference-to-discuss-venezuela

Aid groups raise alarm as Sudan fighting eclipses shaky truce

Sudanese caught in the crossfire are struggling to find food, shelter, and medical care as conflict in Sudan continues.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/4/25/aid-groups-raise-alarm-as-sudan-fighting-eclipses-shaky-truce

EU slaps sanctions on relatives of Syria’s al-Assad over drugs

European Council says production and trafficking of amphetamine has become 'a regime-led business model' in Syria.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/4/25/eu-slaps-sanctions-on-relatives-of-syrias-al-assad-over-drugs

Malaysian energy needs clash with China claims in South China Sea

Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has insisted gas and oil exploration will continue despite objections by Beijing.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/economy/2023/4/25/malaysian-energy-needs-clash-with-china-claims-in-south-china-sea

Dissidents urge Western action as China targets critics overseas

Alleged Chinese police stations overseas raise concerns Beijing is formalising surveillance far beyond its borders.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/4/25/dissidents-urge-western-action-as-china-targets-critics-overseas

Russian shelling as Ukraine forces reportedly cross Dnipro River

Russian-installed official denies reports that Kyiv's forces have taken up positions on river's east bank.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/4/24/russia-shelling-amid-report-ukraine-forces-crossed-dnipro-river

India’s new airport unsafe due to bird strike risk, activists say

Activists say site for Navi Mumbai International Airport is dangerously close to bird sanctuaries and roosting spots.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/economy/2023/4/24/indias-new-airport-unsafe-due-to-bird-strike-risk-activists-say

Australia to strengthen long-range capabilities, northern bases

Review marks biggest overhaul of Australian defence policy since World War II.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/4/24/australia-to-strengthen-long-range-capabilities-northern-bases

Dozens killed in Burkina Faso attack near Mali border

Latest violence comes as country's military leaders step up efforts to put down an uprising that has killed thousands.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/4/24/dozens-killed-in-burkina-faso-attack-near-mali-border

Jordan says MP held by Israel over alleged arms, gold smuggling

Imad al-Adwan is a member of the Jordanian Parliament's Palestine Committee.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/4/24/jordan-says-mp-held-by-israel-over-alleged-arms-gold-smuggling

World military spending reaches all-time high of $2.24 trillion

Surge in spending reflects Russia-Ukraine war and 'increasingly insecure world', according to leading think tank.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/4/24/world-military-spending-reaches-all-time-high-of-2-24-trillion

Sudan doctors caught in fighting recount horrors at hospitals

Battles leave staff and patients trapped in hospitals for days as doctors try to treat wounded with few supplies.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/4/23/sudan-doctors-caught-in-fighting-recount-horrors-at-hospitals

Sikh separatist Amritpal Singh arrested in India after manhunt

Singh and his supporters raided a police station in February after one of the preacher's aides was arrested

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/4/23/india-arrests-sikh-separatist-amritpal-singh-after-manhunt

Senior military-linked election official shot dead in Myanmar

Myanmar's army blamed the killing on the anti-coup People's Defence Forces fighting military rule in the country.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/4/23/senior-military-linked-election-official-shot-dead-in-myanmar

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 424

As the war enters its 424th day, we take a look at the main developments.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/4/23/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-424

Sudan’s RSF says US diplomats, families evacuated from country

Sudan's paramilitary Rapid Support Forces claims that it coordinated the evacuation with US forces on Sunday.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/4/23/sudans-rsf-says-us-diplomats-families-evacuated-from-country

Kenya police exhume remains from suspected Christian cult graves

Police began investigations amid reports that cult followers believed they would go to heaven if they starved to death.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/4/23/kenya-police-exhume-remains-from-suspected-christian-cult-graves

Should nuclear energy remain part of the energy mix?

Germany has switched off its last three nuclear reactors, while many countries are expanding their atomic power plants.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/program/counting-the-cost/2023/4/22/should-nuclear-energy-remain-part-of-the-energy-mix