New Myanmar sanctions imposed as anti-coup activists plan action

US and allies target aviation fuel on second anniversary of coup amid growing concern over military's use of airpower.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/2/1/us-and-allies-hit-myanmar-with-sanctions-resistance-plans-strike

US readying new $2bn Ukraine weapons package: Report

Military aid will include longer-range weapons that could help Ukraine disrupt activity behind Russian lines.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/2/1/us-readying-new-2-billion-ukraine-weapons-package-report

Timeline: Two years since the Myanmar military coup

The conflict between the military and anti-coup fighters has deepened with violence in nearly all parts of the country.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/2/1/timeline-two-years-since-the-myanmar-military-coup

Embattled Representative George Santos steps down from committees

The Republican from New York faces ongoing scrutiny into his finances as well as falsehoods he made during his campaign.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/2/1/embattled-representative-george-santos-steps-down-from-committees

Florida governor backs ban on diversity lessons in state colleges

Republican Ron DeSantis, a possible US presidential candidate, says diversity programmes serve as a 'political filter'.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/1/31/florida-governor-backs-ban-on-diversity-lessons-in-state-colleges

Pakistan mosque bombing survivors traumatised but undeterred

At least 100 people killed and more than 225 wounded in a suicide attack in the northwestern Pakistani city.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/1/31/never-imagined-pakistans-blast-victims-mourned

Myanmar invited to Asian military meeting co-chaired by US

Next month's meeting is focused on maritime security and will include exercises to tackle smuggling.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/1/31/myanmar-invited-to-asian-military-meeting-cochaired-by-us

Dozens injured in blast at busy mosque in Pakistan’s Peshawar

Officials say an explosion at a mosque in Peshawar, northwestern Pakistan, has caused multiple casualties.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/1/30/peshawar-pakistan-mosque-explosion-casualties

Cyclone in Madagascar kills dozens, displaces tens of thousands

At least 25 confirmed dead and more than 37,000 displaced by Cyclone Cheneso, authorities say.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/1/30/cyclone-in-madagascar-kills-dozens-displaces-tens-of-thousands

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 341

As the Russia-Ukraine war enters its 341st day, we take a look at the main developments.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/1/30/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-341

NATO chief asks S Korea to ‘step up’ military support for Ukraine

Jens Stoltenberg suggests Seoul reconsider its policy of barring weapons exports to countries in conflict.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/1/30/nato-chief-asks-s-korea-to-step-up-military-support-for-ukraine

Rio Tinto apologises as search for radioactive capsule continues

A radiation alert is in force for parts of Western Australia after a tiny capsule containing Caesium-137 was lost.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/1/30/rio-tinto-apologises-as-search-for-radioactive-capsule-continues

Was Israel behind drone attack on Iran military installation?

Iranian foreign minister criticised the drone attack as 'cowardly' and aimed at creating 'insecurity'.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/1/29/iran-calls-drones-attack-on-its-defense-plant-cowardly

Low turnout expected as Tunisia holds parliamentary elections

In Sunday’s second round, voters are choosing among 262 candidates seeking to fill the 131 remaining seats.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/1/29/tunisians-set-to-vote-again-as-low-turnout-expected

KLM ‘unrest’ travel warning for Kenya, Tanzania sparks anger

Kenyan and Tanzanian governments accuse the carrier of spreading 'unfounded' claims about purported 'civil unrest'.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/1/29/klm-unrest-travel-warning-for-kenya-tanzania-sparks-anger

Memphis disbands police unit linked to Tyre Nichols’s beating

Police chief 'permanently deactivates' the unit that included the five officers charged over the death of Tyre Nichols.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/1/29/memphis-disbands-police-unit-that-fatally-beat-tyre-nichols

Netanyahu announces plans to arm Israelis after Jerusalem attack

Prime minister also says social security benefits of families of suspected Palestinian attackers will be cancelled.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/1/29/netanyahu-announces-plans-to-arm-israelis-after-jerusalem-attack

Czech Republic secures pro-West direction as ex-NATO general wins

Former NATO General Petr Pavel will become the fourth president of the Czech Republic.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/1/29/czechia-cements-west-direction-as-former-nato-general-wins

Zelenskyy says Olympics chief should visit Ukraine front line

Ukrainian president invited the IOC chief to visit Bakhmut in spat over ban on Russian and Belarusian athletes.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/1/28/zelenskyy-says-olympics-chief-should-visit-ukraine-front-line

Maldives ruling party holds high-stakes presidential primary

Democracy icon Mohamed Nasheed's political future in balance as ruling party voters head to the polls.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/1/28/maldives-ruling-party-holds-high-stakes-presidential-primary

Russian ‘megalomania’ in Ukraine war cited at death camp memorial

The Auschwitz camp memorial director equated Nazi crimes of World War II with Russian forces now in Ukraine.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/1/28/russias-megalomania-in-ukraine-war-cited-at-auschwitz-memorial