A real conversation: Blinken has constructive talks in China

Top US diplomat meets his Chinese counterpart in Beijing during the highest-level official visit in five years.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/6/18/uss-blinken-lands-in-china-but-hopes-for-breakthrough-low

Will a new constitution in Mali lead the way to civilian rule?

Mali's military rulers are proposing changes to its constitution, which would reinforce presidential powers.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/program/inside-story/2023/6/17/will-a-new-constitution-in-mali-lead-the-way-to-civilian-rule

War in Ukraine must stop South Africas Ramaphosa tells Putin

South Africa President says the war is having a 'negative impact' on the African continent and many other countries.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/6/17/war-in-ukraine-must-stop-south-africas-ramaphosa-tells-putin

Why Wagner mercenary force has moved against Russias military

Wagner chief Yevgeny Prigozhin claims his fighters are not involved in military coup but 'a march of justice'.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/6/24/why-wagner-mercenary-force-has-moved-against-russias-military

US charges Chinese companies with trafficking fentanyl materials

Chinese officials have countered that the US is shifting blame for what is a domestic opioid addiction crisis.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/6/23/us-charges-chinese-companies-with-trafficking-fentanyl-materials

US says engaging with Israel after West Bank settler attacks

White House comments come after US ambassador to Israel said Washington will not 'stand by and watch settler violence'.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/6/23/us-says-engaging-with-israel-after-west-bank-settler-attacks

Titanic sub implosion: Was the deep ocean vehicle safe?

The death of five people on board the Titan sub has prompted former passengers to step forward with tales of glitches.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/6/23/titanic-sub-implosion-was-the-deep-ocean-vehicle-safe

Russian authorities launch criminal probe into Wagner Group

Russia has accused Wagner Group military contractor Yevgeny Prigozhin of calling for an armed mutiny.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/6/23/russian-authorities-launch-criminal-probe-into-wagner-group

How abortion became an Achilles heel for US Republicans

Polls and past election results show abortion issues hurt Republicans at the ballot, which may affect the 2024 race.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/6/23/how-abortion-became-an-achilles-heel-for-us-republicans

Biden unveils new order to protect access to contraception

Executive order comes on eve of one-year anniversary of US Supreme Court ruling that rolled back abortion rights.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/6/23/biden-unveils-new-order-to-protect-access-to-contraception

Malaysia charges four Thais over mass graves trafficking camps

The graves - mainly holding the remains of Rohingya refugees - were discovered in the jungle along the Malaysian border.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/6/23/malaysia-charges-four-thais-over-2015-mass-graves-refugee-camps

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events day 485

As the war enters it 485th day, these are the main developments.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/6/23/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-485

Nervous wait for Chinese students as gaokao results released

High stakes examinations have been a feature of Chinese life for thousands of years.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/6/23/nervous-wait-for-chinese-students-as-gaokao-results-released

Vatican sends priests diary to Bolivia amid sex abuse scandal

The late priest Alfonso Pedrajas is accused of sexually abusing children while working in Bolivian boarding schools.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/6/23/vatican-sends-priests-diary-to-bolivia-amid-sex-abuse-scandal

Facebook will end news sharing as Canada passes payment bill

Facebook says a new Canadian law compelling social media giant to pay publishers for news will come at a price.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/6/22/facebook-will-end-news-sharing-as-canada-passes-payment-bill

As Biden Modi meet a flurry of US and India deals

A slew of deals, including landmark decision for GE to jointly make in India engines for fighter jets, were announced.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/economy/2023/6/22/as-biden-modi-meet-a-flurry-of-us-and-india-deals

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events day 484

As the war enters it 484th day, these are the main developments.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/6/22/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-484

TV show unleashes wave of MeToo allegations in Taiwan

Self-ruled island's reckoning with sexual harassment and assault has been a long time coming.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/6/22/tv-show-unleashes-wave-of-metoo-allegations-in-taiwan

US Capitol rioter receives 12-year sentence for stun gun attack

Daniel Rodriguez made a dramatic exit from court after receiving one of the longest sentences for the January 6 riots.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/6/21/us-capitol-rioter-receives-12-year-sentence-for-stun-gun-attack

Math and reading scores for 13-year-olds in the US plunge

A test known as the 'nation’s report card' shows sliding academic performances for US students after the COVID pandemic.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/6/21/math-and-reading-scores-for-13-year-olds-in-the-us-plunge

Suspected Pentagon leaker pleads not guilty to federal charges

Former National Guardsman faces allegations that he leaked numerous classified national security documents online.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/6/21/suspected-pentagon-leaker-pleads-not-guilty-to-federal-charges