IMF approves $7bn funding agreement for Pakistan

Approval comes more than two months after international lender and Islamabad said they had agreed on programme.

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Blinken ignored US assessments that Israel blocked aid to Gaza: Report

Acknowledging Israel blocked US aid to Palestinians would have triggered a ban on arms transfers to Israel.

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Iranian president says ‘ready to engage’ on nuclear deal

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian told the UN General Assembly that his country is ‘ready to engage’ on the JCPOA.

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Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 942

As the war enters its 942nd day, these are the main developments.

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Myanmar anti-coup forces target Mandalay in struggle to oust military

Trained and guided by ethnic armed groups, Myanmar's volunteer fighting forces are challenging the generals' grip.

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Gunman who killed 10 in Colorado grocery store found guilty of murder

Jury rejects defence plea that Ahmad Alissa was insane and hearing voices prior to 2021 shooting.

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Mayor of only Muslim-run US city endorses Trump

Michigan Mayor Amer Ghalib says Republican is 'the right choice' despite some disagreements.

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Singapore gears up for biggest corruption trial in decades

Ex-Transport Minister S Iswaran is accused of accepting gifts including F1 tickets and a Brompton bike from two tycoons.

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After vowing to halt Japan’s economic decline, Kishida leaves mixed legacy

Japanese leader's 'new capitalism' produced some positive results but economy still faces major obstacles, analysts say.

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Hezbollah claims rocket attack deep inside northern Israel

Lebanese group says it targeted Israeli air base east of Haifa with dozens of rockets after series of Israeli attacks.

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Quad leaders meet in Biden’s hometown amid growing China competition

Joe Biden says alliance between US, Australia, India and Japan is 'here to stay', pledges to deepen partnership.

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Israeli explosion rocks Beirut, crossing another red line for Hezbollah

How much of a blow is all this for Hezbollah? And is the region already at war?

source https://www.aljazeera.com/program/inside-story/2024/9/21/israeli-explosion-rocks-beirut-crossing-another-red-line-for-hezbollah?traffic_source=rss

Kenya’s Ruto lands in Haiti to assess police mission as insecurity deepens

Kenya-led police mission to Haiti's mandate expires next month as country continues to reel from widespread violence.

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Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 939

As the war enters its 939th day, these are the main developments.

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Putin must not win the Ukraine war, freed Russian dissident Kara-Murza says

Kara-Murza defends prisoner swaps, saying it's crucial to secure the release of more political detainees in Russia.

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How will immigration shape the US presidential election?

Donald Trump and Kamala Harris present conflicting plans on the issue of immigration.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/program/inside-story/2024/9/20/how-will-immigration-shape-the-us-presidential-election?traffic_source=rss

As Sri Lanka votes, a $2.9bn IMF loan looms large

Ranil Wickremesinghe, Anura Kumara Dissanayake and Sajith Premadasa are contesting an election focused on the economy.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/economy/2024/9/20/as-sri-lanka-votes-a-2-9bn-imf-loan-looms-large?traffic_source=rss

US believes Gaza ceasefire deal unlikely in Biden’s term: Report

Wall Street Journal cites multiple US officials saying they are sceptical a ceasefire can be achieved before January.

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Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 938

As the war enters its 938th day, these are the main developments.

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Israel intensifies air raids on southern Lebanon amid escalation fears

Israeli defence minister says Hezbollah to 'pay an increasing price' as group promises retaliation over device attacks.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2024/9/19/israel-intensifies-air-raids-on-southern-lebanon-amid-escalation-fears?traffic_source=rss

Do Lebanon explosions violate the laws of war?

Experts say blasts potentially violate international humanitarian law, including ban on indiscriminate attacks.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2024/9/18/do-lebanon-explosions-violate-the-laws-of-war?traffic_source=rss