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‘Treaties don’t work’: Wanted Western fugitives hide in wartime Russia

Moscow’s cooperation on extraditions with its westward neighbours has practically ceased since the Ukraine war began.

Al Jazeera · Mar 12, 2024

Boeing whistleblower John Barnett found dead

Coroner’s office in US state of South Carolina says 62-year-old former Boeing employee died on Saturday.

Al Jazeera · Mar 12, 2024

Five key takeaways from China’s annual meeting of parliament

China is turning to ‘future technologies’ to boost is economy as it tries to turn the page on developers’ struggles.

Al Jazeera · Mar 12, 2024

Fear of China, Russia and Iran is driving weapons sales: Report

The US and France led global arms exports to allies in the past five years, as Russian sales collapsed.

Al Jazeera · Mar 11, 2024

Palestinian refugees in Jordan fret over UNRWA’s fate, and their own

The agency provides refugees with services but, more importantly, with hope that they can return to their homeland.

Al Jazeera · Mar 11, 2024

Outside Bali, Indonesia’s Hindus celebrate Nyepi in intimate ceremonies

The Balinese new year, known as Nyepi, is marked by reflection, fasting and meditation.

Al Jazeera · Mar 11, 2024

Why are people in India’s Ladakh protesting against central government?

Residents in Leh and Kargil join forces to demand more power as they fear loss of their tribal identity.

Al Jazeera · Mar 11, 2024

Fears of mass migration from Myanmar as military plans to draft thousands

Myanmar’s generals aim to make up for recruitment shortfalls and battlefield losses by drafting thousands of civilians.

Al Jazeera · Mar 10, 2024

Ancient find reveals new evidence of Malaysia’s multicultural past

Archaeologists in northwest Malaysia find new evidence of the region’s role as a thriving multicultural trading hub.

Al Jazeera · Mar 10, 2024

The school Nollywood built: How new Nigerian filmmakers got their groove on

New initiative introduces training and mentoring to Nollywood, an industry known for its do-it-yourself resourcefulness.

Al Jazeera · Mar 10, 2024