Rice battle heats up as India, Pakistan lift export curbs | Business and Economy News
Islamabad, Pakistan – The global prices for different varieties of rice dropped on Monday after India and Pakistan made tit-for-tat moves to eliminate price caps…
More than 200 killed: What caused the devastating floods in Nepal? | Environment News
Nepalese capital Kathmandu was inundated by floodwaters last week after record-breaking rains caused the Bagmati river to breach its banks. More than 200 people have…
Will Indian ammunition for Ukraine strain Modi’s ties with Russia’s Putin? | Russia-Ukraine war News
New Delhi, India — Visiting Moscow in early July, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi described Russia as New Delhi’s “trusted ally” and “all-weather friend”, referring…
Fishy diplomacy: What a hilsa ban reveals about India-Bangladesh tensions | Business and Economy News
Hilsa is Bangladesh’s national fish. Locally known as ilish, it is cherished as the queen among fish and forms part of the culinary identity of…
Video: Aftermath of deadly flooding and landslides in Nepal | Floods
NewsFeedRescue teams have been looking for people stuck in their homes or under mud after floods and landslides in Nepal that have killed at least…
Kashmiris protest Israel’s killing of Hezbollah chief Nasrallah | Hezbollah News
Hundreds of protesters have rallied in Indian-administered Kashmir denouncing the Israeli assassination of Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah, with top pro-India politicians suspending their campaigning for…
Who are the top 10 players to watch at the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2024? | Cricket News
From Smriti Mandhana to Abtaha Maqsood, Al Jazeera picks the 10 players who could light up the tournament in the UAE.Some of cricket’s finest talent…
Nepal closes schools as heavy rains bring country to standstill | Floods News
Some 150 people killed and dozens missing after bad weather triggers floods and landslides.Officials in Nepal said schools in flood-hit areas will be shut in…
Kamindu, spinners lead Sri Lanka to Test series win over New Zealand | Cricket
Six wickets from Nishan Peiris lead Sri Lanka to a win by an innings and 154 runs in the second Test at Galle.Sri Lanka have…
Coastal communities face ‘catastrophic flooding’ from rising sea levels | Climate News
Surging sea levels are creating “a rising tide of misery” that threaten the future of nearly a billion people that live in low-lying coastal areas,…
Why medical support for safe abortion is growing in a post-Roe world | Women’s Rights
In June 2022, the United States Supreme Court overturned its own decision from 1973 in the landmark Roe v Wade case, which until then protected…
At least 10 people killed, 18 missing in Nepal floods and landslides | Climate Crisis News
Government deploys more than 3,000 security personnel to assist rescue efforts with helicopters and motorboats.At least 10 people have been killed and 18 others reported…
Sombre mood after a Kolkata rape and murder dampens Durga Puja celebrations | Crime
Kolkata, India: Tapas Pal has been making clay idols of various gods and goddesses for the past two decades at Kumartuli, a traditional potters’ hub…
Records tumble for Sri Lanka’s Kamindu in second Test against New Zealand | Cricket News
Sri Lanka’s Kamindu Mendis enters the record books with a century in the second Test against New Zealand in Galle.Sri Lankan middle-order batsman Kamindu Mendis…
ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2024: Full list of squads for the 10 nations | Cricket News
Ten teams will compete for the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 in the United Arab Emirates from October 3. Defending champions Australia will play…
Who’s in the running to be Japan’s next prime minister? | Elections News
Japan’s governing party will choose a new leader on Friday to replace Fumio Kishida who announced his resignation in August. The winner of the contest…
IMF loan offers Pakistan relief but long-term reforms remain a challenge | Business and Economy News
Islamabad, Pakistan – After days of uncertainty, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) approved a $7bn loan programme for Pakistan on Wednesday, a move analysts welcomed…
Aafia Siddiqui: “Victim of all victims” | Part II | Al Jazeera
In part 2 we conclude our interview with Clive Stafford Smith, a lawyer representing Aafia Siddiqui.In part 2 of this episode of Centre Stage, we…
Aafia Siddiqui: “Victim of all victims” | Part I | September 11
Clive Stafford Smith, lawyer for Aafia Siddiqui, who he says is a victim of circumstance following the 9/11 attacks. In part 1 of this episode…
Israeli attacks against journalists, media freedom decried at UNSC | Israel-Palestine conflict News
The United Nations Security Council has been urged to not turn a blind eye to Israel’s attacks on press freedom, including the targeting of journalists…