North Korea’s Kim Jong Un meets Russian defence minister in Pyongyang

Sergei Shoigu's visit comes as North is marking anniversary of armistice that ended fighting in the 1950-53 Korean War.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/7/27/north-koreas-kim-jong-un-meets-russian-defence-minister-in-pyongyang

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 519

These are the main developments as the Russian invasion of Ukraine enters its 519th day.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/7/27/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-519

El Salvador’s Congress votes to allow mass trials in gang crackdown

El Salvador's justice minister says up to 900 alleged gang members could be prosecuted at once under the new law.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/7/26/el-salvadors-congress-votes-to-allow-mass-trials-in-gang-crackdown

Soldiers in Niger claim to overthrow Mohamed Barzoum’s government

Soldiers appear on national television to announce toppling of Barzoum's government as ECOWAS condemns 'coup d'etat'.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/7/26/soldiers-in-niger-claim-to-overthrow-mohamed-barzoums-government

Biden administration moves to assist ICC in Russia investigation

US has previously been sceptical of cooperation with the ICC, worrying it could investigate alleged abuses by US forces.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/7/26/biden-administration-moves-to-assist-icc-in-russia-investigation

Palestinian teen, 14, killed in West Bank clash with Israeli forces

The shooting occurred after Israeli forces raided a neighbourhood in the city Qalqiliya overnight, resulting in clashes.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/7/26/palestinian-teen-14-killed-in-west-bank-clash-with-israeli-forces

What will China’s foreign minister replacement mean for US relations?

Ousting of Qin Gang could shift US-China dynamics but is unlikely to change the overall trend towards warming ties.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/7/26/what-will-chinas-foreign-minister-replacement-mean-for-us-relations

Ecuador assesses toll of prison violence as 17 guards still held

Authorities say they are still determining an official death toll after days of violence across Ecuador's prisons.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/7/26/ecuador-assesses-toll-of-prison-violence-as-17-guards-still-held

One dead as Typhoon Doksuri batters Philippines, threatens Taiwan

Powerful storm rips off roofs, floods low-lying villages and knocks out power as it lashes northern Philippines.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/7/26/one-dead-as-typhoon-doksuri-batters-philippines-threatens-taiwan

Indonesia blocks Musk’s X.com under curbs on porn, gambling

Ministry of Communication and Informatics says it is in contact with social media company about purpose of the domain.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/economy/2023/7/26/elon-musks-x-com-blocked-in-indonesia-under-curbs-on-porn

US Education Dept opens probe into Harvard’s legacy admissions

A complaint earlier this month triggered the investigation, which will consider whether the practice is discriminatory.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/7/25/us-education-dept-opens-probe-into-harvards-legacy-admissions

Mexican armed forces facilitated Ayotzinapa disappearances: Panel

An independent investigatory panel says security forces obstructed their efforts to investigate human rights scandal.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/7/25/mexican-armed-forces-facilitated-ayotzinapa-disappearances-panel

Al Jazeera slams naming of its journalists on Egypt ‘terror’ list

Al Jazeera Media Network denounces the Egyptian move to reinstate a number of its journalists on 'terror' list.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/7/25/al-jazeera-slams-naming-of-its-journalists-on-egypt-terror-list

India police arrest 74 Rohingya refugees in latest crackdown

The refugees were living in six districts of Uttar Pradesh state 'after crossing the border illegally', police said.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/7/25/india-police-arrest-seventy-four-rohingya-in-latest-crackdown-on-refugees

Tall claims, modest gains as Philippines’s Marcos marks 1st year

Analysts say Marcos's rhetorical deftness has helped buoy his administration's lacklustre performance in public's eyes.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/7/25/tall-claims-modest-gains-as-philippiness-marcos-marks-first-year

Barack Obama’s personal chef found dead in Martha’s Vineyard lake

Obama family say they are heartbroken over death of 'warm, fun, extraordinarily kind' chef Tafari Campbell.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/7/25/barack-obamas-personal-chef-found-dead-in-marthas-vineyard-lake

Ecuador announces state of emergency after mayor shot to death

The country is also contending with violence within its prison system as deadly clashes erupt between gangs.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/7/25/ecuador-announces-state-of-emergency-after-mayor-shot-to-death

US sanctions Mali’s defence minister, officials over Wagner ties

US State Department accuses three Malian officials of facilitating the Russian mercenary group's rise in the country.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/7/24/us-sanctions-malis-defence-minister-officials-over-wagner-ties