Central African Republic ex-strongman charged with crimes against humanity
The United Nations-backed court in Bangui is handling cases concerning war crimes and crimes against…
Month: September 2023
Lebanon’s PM says Syrian refugee influx could upset ‘demographic balance’
Thousands of Syrian refugees have crossed into Lebanon in recent months through porous border points.
Back to school: Which countries spend the most on education?
With school back in session, Al Jazeera looks at the state of global education.
Australia to require Google, Bing to clamp down on AI-created child porn
Online safety code requires search engines to take ‘appropriate steps’ to prevent spread of child…
Asia’s ultra-rich population records largest drop in the world. Here’s how North America and Europe did
Asia’s ultra-high net worth population declined about 10.9% in 2022, marking the largest fall in…
Cuba arrests 17 for trafficking men to fight for Russia in Ukraine
Network based in Cuba and Russia alleged to have facilitated Cubans to join Russia’s war…
US to give $600m more in military equipment to Ukraine
New $600m security assistance package follows a day after US pledges $1bn in military, humanitarian…
North Korea launches new ‘tactical nuclear attack’ submarine
Overseeing the event, Kim Jong Un calls for the rapid development of the country’s navy…
France’s top court rejects appeal against ban on wearing abaya in schools
Action for the Rights of Muslims sought injunction against ban saying it was discriminatory and…
India’s ‘massive expansion’ set to be a key driver of global economic growth
A stellar Indian economic trajectory will be an important driver for global growth, said S&P…
Attack on boat, army base in Mali kills at least 49 civilians, 15 soldiers
Three days of mourning have been declared as authorities continue to assess the death toll…
Ukraine rips Elon Musk for disrupting sneak attack on Russian fleet with Starlink cutoff
SpaceX CEO Elon Musk ordered engineers to shut off his Starlink network’s internet over Crimea…
Former FTX exec Salame to forfeit $1.5 billion, pleads guilty to two criminal counts
Former FTX executive Ryan Salame pleaded guilty to federal campaign finance and money-transmitting crimes.
Invasive species increasing at ‘unprecedented’ rates: What you need to know
Invasive species destroy forests, ravage crops and cause extinctions – making them a growing global…
Gabon military government appoints former opposition leader as interim PM
Raymond Ndong Sima, a 68-year-old economist, was an outspoken critic of removed President Ali Bongo.
British American Tobacco finalizes Russia exit with sale to local managers
British American Tobacco’s brands include Camel and Newport.
New York man was killed ‘instantly’ by Peloton bike, his family says in lawsuit
The family of Ryan Furtado claims his Peloton bike severed his carotid artery and killed…
What are depleted uranium munitions and why is US sending them to Ukraine?
Washington defends transfer of depleted uranium munitions amid criticism from Moscow and concerns over their…
Death toll rises to four in Greece after floods, more than 800 rescued
Swift water rescuers and divers from disaster response units and the army are participating in…
