India’s top court revokes ban on large prayer gatherings in mosque
The top court in an interim order stated Muslims right to prayer should not be disturbed
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Eight dead in Russian strike on Ukraine village housing military base: official
The rare strikes in the northern Chernigiv region come weeks after Russia withdrew troops from there
Libya capital rocked by battle as rival PM vies for power
Libya has had two opposing administrations and prime ministers since February
Taliban dissolve Afghanistan’s Human Rights Commission, other key bodies
Afghanistan faces a $501 million budget deficit: Taliban authorities announced their first annual national budget since takeover
More than 250 Ukrainian troops surrender as Mariupol siege appears over
The Kremlin says President Putin has guaranteed the prisoners would be treated according to international standards
Sri Lanka parliament reconvenes, PM warns of critical shortages
Days of subsequent clashes between protesters, government supporters and police left 9 dead and over 300 injured.
Shanghai says ‘zero-Covid’ achieved but millions still in lockdown
A third day with no new cases in the community usually means “zero COVID” status and the beginning of the lifting of restrictions.
Indian court limits Muslim gatherings at mosque after Hindu idols found
The court orders the survey of the mosque after five women seek permission to perform Hindu rituals in one part of it
Iran’s foreign minister makes rare visit to UAE to pay respects
The highest level visit by an Iranian official to the Gulf country since Yemen’s Iran-aligned Houthi movement launched a deadly strike on the UAE in January
Churchgoers hog-tie gunman after shooting in California church kills one
About 30 to 40 people were in the church when the shooting occurred
Sri Lanka’s new PM wins support for ‘economic war cabinet’
Wickremesinghe won crucial support from two main opposition parties on Monday, easing the pressure on the ruling Rajapaksa's clan
Crisis-hit Sri Lanka set for uneasy ‘economic war cabinet’
PM Wickremesinghe struggles to form “unity government” as opposition demands President Rajapaksa's resignation
Lebanon holds first parliament election since financial collapse, blast
Responding to reports of scuffles near polling centers in parts of the country, Interior Minister Bassam Mawlawi said security incidents were "at an acceptable level."
Ten killed in ‘racially motivated’ shooting at US grocery store
Buffalo Mayor Byron Brown says shooter ‘traveled hours from outside this community to perpetrate this crime’
NATO assures Ukraine open-ended military support against Russia
NATOchief says the alliance will look to provide both with interim security guarantees while the applications are processed
Crisis-hit Sri Lanka lifts curfew for Buddhist festival
This year's Vesak event has been scaled down due to political instability brought on by the economic crisis.
Covid-hit Shanghai announces gradual reopening of businesses
The rigid strategy to root out virus cases at all costs has wreaked havoc on supply chains, crushed small businesses and imperilled the country's economic goals.
Palestinians welcome foreign support in inquiry into journalist’s ‘assassination’
Shireen Abu Akleh of Al Jazeera was shot dead by Israeli forces while on assingment in Jenin in the occupied West Bank on May 11
Taliban’s first annual Afghan budget foresees $501 million deficit
Country dealing with rising security issues, economic meltdown as aid agencies figure out how to help 50 mln Afghans without giving Taliban direct access to funds
UAE’s newly elected ruler sees Iran, Muslim Brotherhood as threat to Gulf safe haven
De facto ruler elected president after brother's death, Mohammad Bin Zayed al-Nahyan forged new axis with Israel against Iran, Muslim Brotherhood
New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern tests positive for COVID
The PM said "Despite best efforts, unfortunately I’ve joined the rest of my family and have tested positive for COVID 19"...
China gives up 2023 Asian Cup hosting rights due to Covid
The circumstances caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, led to the relinquishment by China PR of its hosting rights
India bans wheat exports as heat wave hurts crop, domestic prices soar
Ban can push global wheat prices to new peaks as India was aiming to export 10 million Tonnes of wheat before ban
Sri Lanka eases curfew as new PM seeks to form cabinet
To allow purchase of essential supplies, the government lifted the curfew from 6 a.m. (0030 GMT) on Saturday until 6 p.m
Building fire kills 27 in New Delhi, police arrest company owners
A large fire broke out at a building, killing 27 people in the Indian capital New Delhi on Friday
North Korea reports 21 new deaths as it battles Covid outbreak
Despite activating its nationwide lockdown, North Korea is reporting tens of thousands of new Covid-19 cases daily.
Violence clouds Jerusalem funeral of Al Jazeera journalist
Television footage showed pallbearers struggling to stop Abu Akleh's coffin from falling to the ground as baton-wielding police officers charged towards them
Macron starts second term with challenges mounting
Macron's Republic on the Move party has been renamed Renaissance ahead of the parliamentary polls on June 12 and 19
Moscow will respond if NATO moves nuclear forces closer to Russia’s border
Moscow's response to NATO's possible expansion will depend on how close the alliance moves military assets towards Russia
UAE president Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed dies
The UAE would observe a 40-day mourning period with flags flown at half-mast as of Friday and suspend work at all public and private sector entities for three days: ministry
