News Archives for World - 2022-05-14

World Published 14 May, 2022 08:46pm

Palestinians welcome foreign support in inquiry into journalist’s ‘assassination’

Shireen Abu Akleh of Al Jazeera was shot dead by Israeli forces while on assingment in Jenin in the occupied West Bank on May 11

World Published 14 May, 2022 08:10pm

Taliban’s first annual Afghan budget foresees $501 million deficit

Country dealing with rising security issues, economic meltdown as aid agencies figure out how to help 50 mln Afghans without giving Taliban direct access to funds

World Published 14 May, 2022 03:08pm

UAE’s newly elected ruler sees Iran, Muslim Brotherhood as threat to Gulf safe haven

De facto ruler elected president after brother's death, Mohammad Bin Zayed al-Nahyan forged new axis with Israel against Iran, Muslim Brotherhood

World Published 14 May, 2022 02:50pm

Sri Lanka eases curfew as new PM seeks to form cabinet

To allow purchase of essential supplies, the government lifted the curfew from 6 a.m. (0030 GMT) on Saturday until 6 p.m

World Published 14 May, 2022 02:40pm

Moscow will respond if NATO moves nuclear forces closer to Russia’s border

Moscow's response to NATO's possible expansion will depend on how close the alliance moves military assets towards Russia

World Published 14 May, 2022 02:23pm

India bans wheat exports as heat wave hurts crop, domestic prices soar

Ban can push global wheat prices to new peaks as India was aiming to export 10 million Tonnes of wheat before ban

World Published 14 May, 2022 01:39pm

North Korea reports 21 new deaths as it battles Covid outbreak

Despite activating its nationwide lockdown, North Korea is reporting tens of thousands of new Covid-19 cases daily.

World Published 14 May, 2022 01:01pm

New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern tests positive for COVID

The PM said "Despite best efforts, unfortunately I’ve joined the rest of my family and have tested positive for COVID 19"...

World Updated 14 May, 2022 02:12pm

China gives up 2023 Asian Cup hosting rights due to Covid

The circumstances caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, led to the relinquishment by China PR of its hosting rights

World Published 14 May, 2022 12:38pm

Building fire kills 27 in New Delhi, police arrest company owners

A large fire broke out at a building, killing 27 people in the Indian capital New Delhi on Friday

World Published 14 May, 2022 11:19am

Violence clouds Jerusalem funeral of Al Jazeera journalist

Television footage showed pallbearers struggling to stop Abu Akleh's coffin from falling to the ground as baton-wielding police officers charged towards them