Ireland, Spain, Norway moving closer to recognising a Palestinian state

Spanish PM Pedro Sanchez says declarations on Palestine will be made "when the conditions are appropriate".

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Japan, Philippines, US rebuke China over ‘dangerous’ South China Sea moves

Meeting in Washington, DC, the leaders of Japan, the Philippines and US stress importance of abiding by maritime law.

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FTX’ Sam Bankman-Fried appeals conviction and 25-year sentence for fraud

Bankman-Fried faces steep odds in bid to overturn conviction stemming from the collapse of his cryptocurrency exchange.

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Singapore ‘tightens screws’ on Myanmar generals with arms trade crackdown

The UN says Russia, China and India continue to send weapons to Myanmar even as the Singapore route is blocked.

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Vietnam’s micro-apartments are a godsend for the poor – and a deadly risk

An apartment block fire that killed 56 people last year has highlighted the dangers of Vietnam's tiny urban dwellings.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/economy/2024/4/12/vietnams-micro-apartments-house-the-poor-and-put-them-at-risk-of-fire?traffic_source=rss

Biden ‘considering’ Australian request to drop case against Assange

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says US president's comments encouraging.

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Singapore tightens rules for expat workers with an eye on local discontent

The city-state is raising the salary threshold for foreigners to get a work permit amid stiff competition for jobs.

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Former Colombian President Alvaro Uribe blasts impending criminal charges

Prosecutors announced this week they intended to pursue the right-wing Uribe on charges of witness tampering and fraud.

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Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 776

As the war enters its 776th day, these are the main developments.

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At least three dead after explosion at Italy hydroelectric plant

Four people missing and three wounded taken to hospital after blast at power plant in the town of Bargi, near Bologna.

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In Indonesia and Malaysia, beauty is big business during Eid al-Fitr

Cosmetics brands in Southeast Asia look to cash in on Ramadan period shopping boom.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/economy/2024/4/8/in-indonesia-and-malaysia-beauty-is-big-business-during-eid-al-fitr?traffic_source=rss

Residents in North America look to the sky for a rare total solar eclipse

The moon fully blocked the sun in parts of Canada, Mexico and US, drawing the attention of star-gazers and scientists.

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Biden unveils new plans to ease US student loan debt for millions

US president announces renewed effort to provide 'life changing' debt relief, a key issue for young voters.

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Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 774

As the war enters its 774th day, these are the main developments.

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Philippines beefs up defences on its northernmost edge amid China tensions

Batanes could find itself on the doorstep of war should the South China Sea dispute escalate or China invade Taiwan.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/features/longform/2024/4/7/philippines-beefs-up-defences-on-its-northernmost-edge-amid-china-tensions?traffic_source=rss

Terminally ill Palestinian prisoner Walid Daqqa dies in Israeli custody

Daqqa was arrested by Israel in 1986 for killing an Israeli soldier and has remained in prison since then.

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Remembering the Rwandan genocide 30 years on – how did it happen?

Local media, in particular, were crucial in aiding the mass killings while world media ignored or underplayed them.

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Latin American countries condemn Ecuador raid on Mexico embassy

Nicaragua joins Mexico in severing ties with Quito, while Brazil said the embassy raid is a clear violation of law.

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Does Israel’s attack on aid workers mark a turning point for its allies?

The killing of international aid workers with World Central Kitchen (WCK) sparks strongest Western reaction to date.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/program/inside-story/2024/4/7/does-israels-attack-on-aid-workers-mark-a-turning-point-for-its-allies?traffic_source=rss

Thousands of Israelis protest against government, urging captive deal

Local media reported demonstrations taking place in 50 locations across the country amid anger at Netanyahu government.

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‘Fishing’: Judge denies Trump team bid to seize NBC Stormy Daniels material

Judge Juan Merchan criticised the defence team's attempt to compel NBC to turn over documents related to Stormy Daniels.

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