The Latest Breaking News from Al Jazeera

‘Dead or alive’: Pakistani men trapped in coal mine since May 4

Families and rights groups condemn the government after whereabouts of the two men are not known in Balochistan.

Al Jazeera · Jun 1, 2023

Despair in Ettadhamen: The harsh reality of Tunisia’s economy

‘This … system, goes back to the beys who needed to keep their courtiers happy to maintain their rule’, analyst says.

Al Jazeera · Jun 1, 2023

Familiar faces, concerns linger ahead of Sierra Leone’s June vote

Ahead of the June 24 poll, a rematch of the 2018 vote, identity issues and economic stagnation are also on the ballot.

Al Jazeera · Jun 1, 2023

How fighting in Sudan’s Darfur could worsen W Africa insecurity

Conflict poses threat to Chad and wider Sahel amid fears over arms proliferation and returning fighters, analysts say.

Al Jazeera · May 31, 2023

UAE withdraws from US-led maritime coalition

Analysts: Abu Dhabi wants more action from Washington to protect shipping lanes, seeks to diversify security relations.

Al Jazeera · May 31, 2023

How Putin’s taste for jail jargon changed Russia

Growing up in St Petersburg, Russia’s leader was fascinated with prison songs and sambo, a form of wrestling.

Al Jazeera · May 31, 2023

Sudan army suspends participation in Jeddah ceasefire talks

Move raises fears of renewed fighting between the army and the paramilitary group Rapid Support Forces.

Al Jazeera · May 31, 2023

Sudanese doctor ‘abducted’ after smear campaigns, say family

Dr Alaa Nogod, a prominent figure in Sudan’s protest movement, was taken amid continued fighting in the country.

Al Jazeera · May 31, 2023

Former aide to 1MDB fugitive Jho Low dies

A former aide to Malaysian fugitive Jho Low, the financier at the centre of the multi-billion dollar 1MDB corruption scandal, has died, his lawyers said on Wednesday.

Reuters · May 31, 2023

1MDB suspect and Jho Low associate dies weeks after questioning

Kee’s death comes after anti-graft body said he had confirmed the whereabouts of Malaysian financier Jho Taek Low.

Al Jazeera · May 31, 2023