More than 1,200 flights were canceled across the United States on Friday after the Trump administration ordered reductions to ease strain on air traffic controllers working without pay amid a federal government shutdown.
President Donald Trump said Friday that no US government officials would be attending the Group of 20 summit this year in South Africa, citing the country's treatment of white farmers.
The US government said President Donald Trump's hush money criminal conviction in New York should be thrown out, because it was based on improper evidence and a legal theory preempted by federal law.
Turkey announced Friday that it had issued arrest warrants for genocide against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and senior officials within his government.
The majority of justices on Brazil's Supreme Court panel reviewing former President Jair Bolsonaro's appeal rejected his request on Friday.
Cuba and Jamaica have publicly thanked India for standing with them after Hurricane Melissa tore through the Caribbean, leaving widespread destruction and a rising death toll.
James D. Watson, whose co-discovery of the twisted-ladder structure of DNA in 1953 helped light the long fuse on a revolution in medicine, crimefighting, genealogy and ethics, has died, according to his former research lab. He was 97.
Two blasts at a school mosque in the Indonesian capital Jakarta injured at least 50 people on Friday, authorities said, with a student accused of being responsible for the incident.
The United States failed to appear Friday for the so-called Universal Periodic Review of its human rights record, becoming only the second country to ever boycott the regular UN process.
Foreign nationals applying for a visa to live in the US might be rejected if they have health conditions such as diabetes or obesity, according to a government directive issued by the Trump administration on Thursday.
More than 1,400 citizens from three dozen African countries are fighting alongside Russian forces in Ukraine, Kyiv's foreign minister said on Friday.
According to ex-CIA intelligence officer Richard Barlow, the then-US President Ronald Reagan administration prioritised its Afghan strategy over non-proliferation efforts.
The groping of Mexico President on a street shone a bright light on the gender violence women face every day, but the country's political polarisation has tarnished what under other circumstances would seem a natural moment for national solidarity.
Former CIA officer Richard Barlow revealed that the proposed joint covert operation by India and Israel to bomb Pakistan's Kahuta nuclear facility in the early 1980s to halt Islamabad's atomic ambition could have "solved a lot of problems."
The US government approved a sale of sniper rifles to a deadly police unit in Brazil last year, overriding concerns from the US ambassador and other diplomats that the arms could be used in extrajudicial killings.
Pakistan's primary motive for developing nuclear weapons was to counter India, said former CIA officer Richard Barlow.
Explosions at a mosque in Indonesia's capital Jakarta that injured dozens of people during Friday prayers could have been an attack, officials indicated, with a 17-year-old identified as the suspected perpetrator.
A 50-year-old man caught fire at Melbourne International Airport after a lithium power bank exploded in his pocket at 11am local time on Thursday, leaving him with significant burns on his leg and fingers.
Russia said on Friday that it wanted the United States to clarify recent remarks by US President Donald Trump about the possible resumption of nuclear testing, given that such a step would trigger serious responses from other countries.
Zohran Mamdani’s campaign overcame a $22-million effort by 26 billionaires to block his path to becoming New York City’s next mayor.
Democratic leader Schumer offered Republicans votes to end gov't shutdown and extend the expiring healthcare subsidies.
Palestinians are still facing shortages of food, water, medicine and other supplies as a result of Israeli restrictions.
Turkiye accuses Israeli officials of 'genocide and crimes against humanity' over Israel's war on Gaza.
US President Donald Trump has held a summit with five leaders from the resource-rich region.
Scientist helped break new ground in study of genetics, but later caused outcry with promotion of racist ideas.
Flights have been cancelled or delayed, impacting 40 major US airports
Al-Qaeda-linked JNIM blocks fuel deliveries, causing school closures, power cuts as military rulers struggle to respond.
Brazil's top court rejects Bolsonaro's coup sentence appeal, affirming his 27-year penalty for post-election power grab.
US has rolled back sanctions that could complicate Syria's efforts to rebuild following years of devastating civil war.
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The UK's National Crime Agency says suspect was a former soldier who was arrested on Thursday by specialist officers.
US airlines have begun cancelling flights because of a federal government shutdown.
Afghan official says four Afghan civilians were killed and five others wounded in border clashes.
WFP says a 'deepening hunger crisis' is unfolding and that it may have to pause food aid due to record low funding.
Experts tell Al Jazeera what would happen if the world decided to get rid of its core institution next week.
The Tokyo-based company said that strong motorcycle sales offset bigger losses.
US joins Israel as only other country to not show for mandatory process scrutinising rights record of UN member states.
Gaza's devastation starkly contrasts global promises to leave 'no one behind', as residents struggle for basic survival.
UNRWA schools in Gaza are serving a dual-purpose as classrooms during the day and shelters at night.
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Hungary's nationalist prime minister seeks permission to buy Russian oil despite US sanctions.
Church leader Benson Bagonza says the move would only deepen the acrimony sparked by the election.
Tensions rise in Sudan despite paramilitary backing for a proposed truce by international mediators.
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