Nuba Mountains: A Fragile Refuge Amid Sudan's Ongoing Conflict
The self-governed Nuba Mountains region, wedged between Sudan and South Sudan, is navigating complex war dynamics while hosting hundreds of thousands of refugees it can barely support. The area sits on the front line of ...
Israel and Lebanon Agree to 10-Day Ceasefire, Qasmiyeh Bridge Reopens
A US-brokered 10-day ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon took effect early Friday, with the Lebanese army reopening a single lane on the damaged Qasmiyeh Bridge in the south after Israeli strikes. Trump extended invitat...
Escaped wolf Neukgu recaptured in South Korea after nine days on the loose
A two-year-old wolf named Neukgu that escaped from O-World zoo in Daejeon, South Korea, has been safely recaptured after a nine-day search. The male wolf, born in 2024, is part of an initiative to restore a wolf populati...
Pope Leo XIV Draws Massive Crowds in Cameroon, Calls for Peace Against 'Tyrants'
Pope Leo XIV celebrated open-air Masses in Cameroon during his four-nation Africa tour, drawing thousands at Bamenda's airfield and with hundreds of thousands expected at Japoma Stadium in Douala. The pontiff called for ...
Turkey and Kazakhstan push toward $15 billion trade target ahead of ErdoÄŸan visit
Ankara and Astana are working to boost bilateral trade, diversify exports and develop joint industrial projects ahead of a planned state visit by Turkish President ErdoÄŸan to Kazakhstan. The two countries have set an am...
Trump Challenges Court Decision Blocking White House Ballroom Construction
A federal judge's ruling continues to block above-ground construction on the $400 million White House ballroom project, permitting only below-ground work on a bunker and national security facilities. President Trump publ...
US Military Exercise in Libya Signals Security and Geopolitical Interests
Libya is participating for the first time in an international military exercise hosted in the country, involving the United States and partner nations. The move is driven by a combination of security concerns, economic i...
US House Passes 10-Day Extension of Surveillance Powers After Longer Renewals Fail
The US House of Representatives approved a 10-day extension of surveillance authorities after GOP leaders failed to pass either a five-year renewal or the 18-month extension demanded by President Trump. Both longer-term ...
Netherlands' Keukenhof garden opens 2026 season with seven million blooms
The Keukenhof garden in Lisse, Netherlands, has opened for its 2026 spring season, welcoming international visitors to an eight-week display of approximately seven million flowers....
Australian Ex-Soldier Ben Roberts-Smith Granted Bail in Afghan War Crimes Case
Ben Roberts-Smith, Australia's most decorated living soldier, has been granted bail after being charged with murdering five people in Afghanistan. Al Jazeera describes him as a former soldier accused of the murders, whil...
Sudan's Prime Minister Outlines Vision for Ending War and Restoring Civilian Rule
Sudan's Prime Minister Kamil Idris has set out his government's plan for ending the ongoing war, rebuilding the country, and transitioning back to civilian rule. The article presents his perspective on a path out of what...
Burkina Faso Dissolves Over 100 NGOs in Crackdown Condemned by Amnesty International
The military government of Burkina Faso under President Traore has dissolved more than 100 NGOs and civil society organisations in the latest wave of crackdowns. Amnesty International condemned the move as a 'flagrant at...
Young South Sudanese Models Seek International Recognition Amid Structural Barriers
A new generation of South Sudanese models is pushing to make its mark on international runways, but aspirations frequently clash with entrenched conservatism and a lack of structural support within the fashion industry....
West's Anti-War Protests Remain Muted on Potential Iran Conflict
Despite broad global opposition to conflict, protests against a potential war with Iran remain far smaller and less organised than those seen over Gaza or Ukraine. Analysts attribute the gap to protest fatigue, fear, and...
Congo's Denis Sassou Nguesso Sworn In for Fifth Presidential Term
Denis Sassou Nguesso has been inaugurated for a fifth term as president of the Republic of Congo, further extending his decades-long hold on power in the central African nation....
ICE Acting Director Todd Lyons to Resign at End of May
Todd Lyons, acting director of US Immigration and Customs Enforcement and a key figure in President Trump's mass deportations agenda, will resign at the end of May, the Department of Homeland Security confirmed....
IMF and World Bank Restore Formal Ties with Venezuela
The IMF and World Bank have resumed formal engagement with Venezuela, further legitimizing the country's interim government and opening the door to financial support. Al Jazeera reports Acting President Delcy Rodriguez c...
Singer D4vd Arrested Months After Teen's Remains Found in His Car
Houston-born singer D4vd, real name David Burke, was arrested following a secret LA County grand jury investigation. The 21-year-old had been under investigation after the decomposed remains of a 14-year-old girl were di...
Gabon Opposition Leader Bilie-By-Nze Placed in Pre-Trial Detention
Gabon's main opposition leader and former prime minister Alain-Claude Bilie-By-Nze was arrested and placed in pre-trial detention on allegations of fraud and breach of trust linked to a 2008 cultural festival. His party ...
US House Passes Bill Extending Temporary Protected Status for Haitian Migrants
The House passed legislation extending Temporary Protected Status protections for Haitian migrants, with ten Republicans joining Democrats in a rebuke of the Trump administration's immigration policies. The White House h...