Gulf crisis: Qatar FM meets UN Security Council members

Foreign minister asks non-permanent members of UN Security Council to call for an end of the blockade on Qatar.
Gulf crisis: Qatar FM meets UN Security Council members
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Nearly half a million displaced Syrians return home: UN

About 440,000 people displaced within the country returned to their homes since January, UN refugee agency says.
Nearly half a million displaced Syrians return home: UN
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Carrie Lam sworn in as Hong Kong's new leader

Hong Kong marks 20th anniversary of return to Chinese rule but over 100,000 protesters expected to take to the streets.
Carrie Lam sworn in as Hong Kong's new leader
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US court dismisses Jaber lawsuit for Yemen drone strike

US court says it has no say over president's drone programme but Judge Brown says 'congressional oversight is a joke'.
US court dismisses Jaber lawsuit for Yemen drone strike
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Trump warns US 'patience is over' with North Korea

US president calls for additional sanctions to thwart the North's nuclear and ballistic missile programmes.
Trump warns US 'patience is over' with North Korea
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Death toll in Bahawalpur oil tanker blast reaches 190

Sixteen more people have died in hospital following Sunday's oil tanker explosion on a main highway in Pakistan.
Death toll in Bahawalpur oil tanker blast reaches 190
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Turkey urges 'respect of Qatar rights' to end Gulf rift

Turkish defence minister hopes crisis to be resolved soon on basis of sincere dialogue and respect for Qatar's rights.
Turkey urges 'respect of Qatar rights' to end Gulf rift
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At least two wounded in Bronx Lebanon hospital shooting

Attacker has died after police reported multiple people were shot inside the Bronx Lebanon Hospital.
At least two wounded in Bronx Lebanon hospital shooting
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Will Donald Trump's travel ban make the US safer?

A watered-down version of the controversial executive order against six Muslim-majority countries has come into effect.
Will Donald Trump's travel ban make the US safer?
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Qatari riyal trade disrupted at several UK banks

Gulf crisis affects overseas trading of Qatar's currency, making it unavailable at several British banks.
Qatari riyal trade disrupted at several UK banks
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Scores feared dead after boat sinks off Libya coast

More than 10,000 people were rescued last week from rickety boats that had set off from Libya.
Scores feared dead after boat sinks off Libya coast
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UK approves British Airways use of Qatar planes

British carrier will use nine Qatar Airways planes and staff during a 16-day cabin crew strike.
UK approves British Airways use of Qatar planes
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Should the US increase bombing inside Pakistan?

Amrullah Saleh on why he thinks the US should increase their bombing campaign against the Taliban inside Pakistan.
Should the US increase bombing inside Pakistan?
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Will Afghanistan manage to find peace?

Ex-Afghan spy chief on why he blames Pakistan for violence, and we debate democracy in DR Congo.
Will Afghanistan manage to find peace?
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Timeline: Key moments in Venezuela's crisis

A chronology of key events that have led to Venezuela's political unrest.
Timeline: Key moments in Venezuela's crisis
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Abdul Latif Nasser: Facing life in Guantanamo

The Moroccan national was approved for release but an administrative delay means he will continue to be incarcerated.
Abdul Latif Nasser: Facing life in Guantanamo
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Saudi TV mocked for claim Harrods spies on customers

State news repeats claim made in tabloid Okaz that store is storing details of customers from Saudi, UAE, and Bahrain.
Saudi TV mocked for claim Harrods spies on customers
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Pakistan blast victims end sit-in as demands met

Army chief meets protesters in Parachinar, wracked by last week's twin blasts, accedes to demands for security revamp.
Pakistan blast victims end sit-in as demands met
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UN's Zeid: Call to shut Al Jazeera unacceptable attack

High Commissioner Zeid Ra'ad al-Hussein says Saudi-led campaign to close the network is 'extraordinary, unprecedented'.
UN's Zeid: Call to shut Al Jazeera unacceptable attack
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Week in pictures: From Venezuela protest to Eid al-Fitr

A photo round-up of some of last week's key events, including protests in Venezuela and Haiti and forest fire in Spain.
Week in pictures: From Venezuela protest to Eid al-Fitr
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Myanmar needs to get serious about peace

Impunity for military abuses in Myanmar must come to an end.
Myanmar needs to get serious about peace
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Duterte's reality check in Mindanao

How Rodrigo Duterte had to cut down on tough talk and quietly accept US military help against ISIL.
Duterte's reality check in Mindanao
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German parliament approves same-sex marriage

Landmark vote comes after Chancellor Angela Merkel changes her mind and tells party members to follow their conscience.
German parliament approves same-sex marriage
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Pakistan: Zafar Achakzai charged for anti-army post

Reporter Zafar Achakzai is accused of posting illegal material on Facebook, his father and rights groups say.
Pakistan: Zafar Achakzai charged for anti-army post
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Australia's Dowry Deaths

101 East investigates dowry-related murders and suicides among women in Australia’s Indian community.
Australia's Dowry Deaths
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Indian businesses brace for chaos amid GST tax reform

Many businesses say they are not prepared for the goods and services tax that will take effect on July 1.
Indian businesses brace for chaos amid GST tax reform
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Assia Djebar: Algeria's 'immortal' literary hero

Google celebrates one of North Africa’s most influential writers on what would be her 81st birthday.
Assia Djebar: Algeria's 'immortal' literary hero
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New batch of Turkish troops arrives in Qatar

Joint exercises, expected to start after Eid al-Fitr, could eventually draw up to 1,000 Turkish soldiers to Qatar.
New batch of Turkish troops arrives in Qatar
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CPJ calls on Saudi-led bloc to drop Qatar media demands

Committee to Protect Journalists urges Saudi Arabia, UAE, Bahrain and Egypt to drop demand to shut Qatar funded media.
CPJ calls on Saudi-led bloc to drop Qatar media demands
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Egyptians in Gaza: 'We escaped from certain death'

Hundreds of refugees fleeing the Sinai conflict have settled in Gaza, where they have been subsisting on handouts.
Egyptians in Gaza: 'We escaped from certain death'
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UN watchdog says sarin used in Khan Sheikhoun attack

Investigation by international chemical weapons monitor concludes sarin or sarin-like substance used in April 4 attack.
UN watchdog says sarin used in Khan Sheikhoun attack
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Qatar-Gulf crisis: Your questions answered

A breakdown of the latest diplomatic crisis and what it means for the region.
Qatar-Gulf crisis: Your questions answered
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Rodrigo Duterte: One year on, as popular as ever

The 72-year-old is still popular with Filipinos despite his leadership being marred by his so-called 'war on drugs'.
Rodrigo Duterte: One year on, as popular as ever
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DR Congo skips independence parade amid security fears

Annual military parade parade schedule to take place on Friday abandoned for security concerns, president adviser says.
DR Congo skips independence parade amid security fears
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US-backed Syrian forces 'surround' ISIL in Raqqa

The Syrian Democratic Forces say they have seized the last route to Raqqa, and now fully encircle the city.
US-backed Syrian forces 'surround' ISIL in Raqqa
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Lebanon: Soldiers wounded in Arsal refugee camp raid

Five suicide bombers blow themselves up during army raid in Al Nour refugee camp near Syrian border, officials say.
Lebanon: Soldiers wounded in Arsal refugee camp raid
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Venus Williams involved in car crash that caused death

Former tennis world number one was not at fault for causing death of a 78-year-old, her attorney says.
Venus Williams involved in car crash that caused death
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Brazil arrests dozens of 'rotten' police officers

Authorities launch drive against military police accused of selling arms and being part of drug trafficking.
Brazil arrests dozens of 'rotten' police officers
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Man tried to ram car into people outside French mosque

Police say no one was injured and driver was arrested after incident in front of mosque in Paris suburb.
Man tried to ram car into people outside French mosque
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Trump administration confirms Taiwan arms-sale plan

State Department confirms plan for the sale which will be the first since the $1.83bn sale under Obama in December 2015.
Trump administration confirms Taiwan arms-sale plan
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Trump's Muslim ban 'redefining what a family is'

As ban on visitors from six Muslim-majority countries kicks in, US-based families of those affected express resentment.
Trump's Muslim ban 'redefining what a family is'
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UN agrees to cut down Darfur peacekeeping force

Major budget cut pressures UN to trim its costliest mission by at least 30 percent, prompting right groups' criticism.
UN agrees to cut down Darfur peacekeeping force
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Qatar 'ready to discuss, won't compromise sovereignty'

Foreign minister describes remarks by Saudi counterpart that Arab countries' demands are non-negotiable as unhelpful.
Qatar 'ready to discuss, won't compromise sovereignty'
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Who supports Venezuela's opposition?

Months of unrest and chaos have divided the country, but President Nicolas Maduro remains defiant.
Who supports Venezuela's opposition?
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Victor Hugo: The poet, artist and activist

Today Google Doodle is celebrating one of Europe's greatest authors.
Victor Hugo: The poet, artist and activist
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Norway press groups protest Al Jazeera closure call

Three journalist associations say 'ban on any media outlet is an outrageous attempt to censure' public debate.
Norway press groups protest Al Jazeera closure call
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Egypt raises fuel prices for second time in months

Fuel prices jump by up to 55 in second round of price hike since the local currency was floated in November.
Egypt raises fuel prices for second time in months
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On make-up, Serbian women and a lesbian PM

The misogynistic, neo-colonialist article published in Balkan Insight shocks us, too.
On make-up, Serbian women and a lesbian PM
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Doha's grocery rejects

Products from states that have cut ties with Qatar are spoiling on shelves as Qataris choose new imports instead.
Doha's grocery rejects
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Russian court convicts five of murdering Boris Nemtsov

Opposition leader's supporters welcome verdict, but say case remains unsolved because masterminds has not been caught.
Russian court convicts five of murdering Boris Nemtsov
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'Israel, UAE, Egypt plan to install Dahlan Gaza leader'

Israel's Haaretz newspaper says the plan aims to "neutralise" the role of Qatar and Turkey in Gaza.
'Israel, UAE, Egypt plan to install Dahlan Gaza leader'
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NYT: Blocking arms sales a new tool to end Gulf impasse

Editorial Board of the New York Times says nothing good can come of 'dangerous' GCC crisis if it is allowed to persist.
NYT: Blocking arms sales a new tool to end Gulf impasse
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Babies die in Gaza as Hamas, Fatah trade blame

Three infants in need of specialised medical care died this week in Gaza City after failure to obtain exit permits.
Babies die in Gaza as Hamas, Fatah trade blame
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UAE's PM pens poem, urges Qatar to 'return to GCC fold'

Sheikh Mohammad bin Rashid Al Maktoum says it is 'time to get united' in poem on Instagram addressed to Qatar.
UAE's PM pens poem, urges Qatar to 'return to GCC fold'
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Theresa May's 'zombie' administration has to go

Parliamentary arithmetic will not provide an answer to UK's political crisis - politics of mass mobilisation will.
Theresa May's 'zombie' administration has to go
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The Constitution vs. Trump

How President Trump's opponents believe the US Constitution may prove the most effective barrier against his policies.
The Constitution vs. Trump
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Iraq army seizes ruins of Mosul mosque from ISIL

Army captures Grand al-Nuri mosque where ISIL proclaimed its self-styled caliphate three years ago, state TV says.
Iraq army seizes ruins of Mosul mosque from ISIL
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Haley: Gulf crisis 'opportunity to hit on' all sides

US ambassador to the UN says the Gulf crisis is 'an opportunity' to influence policies of both Saudi Arabia and Qatar.
Haley: Gulf crisis 'opportunity to hit on' all sides
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Saudi official denies Bin Nayef is confined to palace

Official says New York Times report claiming Mohammed bin Nayef is barred from leaving the kingdom, is 'not true'.
Saudi official denies Bin Nayef is confined to palace
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The murder of a four-year-old refugee in Berlin in 2015

At the start of the refugee crisis, dysfunction and danger awaited those registering for asylum in Germany.
The murder of a four-year-old refugee in Berlin in 2015
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Talk shows, Islamist women and post-Arab Spring media

Scholars have analysed the media landscapes of Turkey, Tunisia and Morocco – three countries in political transition.
Talk shows, Islamist women and post-Arab Spring media
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Cardinal George Pell denies child sexual abuse charges

Vatican chief financial adviser takes leave of absence after being charged with historical sexual assault offences
Cardinal George Pell denies child sexual abuse charges
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Trump's America: Bring on the hate

The Trump administration's makeover of the US counterterrorism efforts will only further vilify the other.
Trump's America: Bring on the hate
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Ehud Olmert to be granted early prison release: lawyer

Parole committee to free jailed ex-prime minister early after he was rushed to hospital with chest pains, lawyer says.
Ehud Olmert to be granted early prison release: lawyer
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Muslim Ban: US sets strict rules for visa applicants

Analysts warn of 'massive confusion' over new leaked guidelines as partial enforcement of Muslim ban comes into effect.
Muslim Ban: US sets strict rules for visa applicants
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Brazil: Car rams gate of Temer's presidential palace

President Michel Temer was not inside the building when a minor rammed his vehicle into the presidential palace gate.
Brazil: Car rams gate of Temer's presidential palace
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Court bars Luisa Ortega from leaving the country

Supreme Court orders freezing of assets and travel ban on attorney general ahead of a hearing in July.
Court bars Luisa Ortega from leaving the country
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Pope aide George Pell charged with child sex abuse

Australian police say top Vatican cardinal charged with multiple counts of 'historical sexual offences'.
Pope aide George Pell charged with child sex abuse
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North Korea calls for execution of South Korea's Park

North's news agency says 'revelation showed' Park masterminded plot to kill North Korea's 'supreme leadership'.
North Korea calls for execution of South Korea's Park
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Chile beat Portugal to reach Confederations Cup final

Bravo saves three penalty kicks after goalless normal and extra time to take his side to the final.
Chile beat Portugal to reach Confederations Cup final
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Tunisia freezes assets of former presidential hopeful

Slim Riahi, accused of money laundering in government anti-corruption drive, says he is victim of political blackmail.
Tunisia freezes assets of former presidential hopeful
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US toughens airport security for foreign flights

Homeland Security says airlines must step up security for US-bound flights or face possibility of total electronics ban.
US toughens airport security for foreign flights
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How can cyberattacks be stopped?

Thousands of computers go down in yet another large-scale cyberattack targeting companies around the world.
How can cyberattacks be stopped?
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Not In My Name: Indians protest attacks on Muslims

Demonstrators stage silent protests in at least 10 Indian cities against wave of attacks on Muslims by 'cow vigilantes'.
Not In My Name: Indians protest attacks on Muslims
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Nicolas Maduro puts Venezuela's army on alert

Venezuela's leader vows 'to defend peace' as he brands a grenade helicopter attack on the Supreme Court as coup attempt.
Nicolas Maduro puts Venezuela's army on alert
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Migrants 'stuck in Saudi' as Qatari bosses forced out

Rights body says Asian workers employed by Qataris in the kingdom have been left without accommodation and money.
Migrants 'stuck in Saudi' as Qatari bosses forced out
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Qatar to hire Swiss lawyers to sue Gulf blockade states

Rights body says Saudi Arabia, the UAE and Bahrain are 'responsible to compensate' those hit by the anti-Qatar measures.
Qatar to hire Swiss lawyers to sue Gulf blockade states
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Key moments in Venezuela's crisis

A chronology of key events that have led to Venezuela's political unrest.
Key moments in Venezuela's crisis
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Police among six charged over 1989 Hillsborough crush

Twenty-eight years on, prosecutors say there is 'sufficient evidence to charge six individuals with criminal offences'.
Police among six charged over 1989 Hillsborough crush
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As ISIL's 'caliphate' crumbles, its ideology remains

Analysts say the end of the self-proclaimed caliphate's territorial rule 'does not mean the end of ISIL'.
As ISIL's 'caliphate' crumbles, its ideology remains
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Hamas creates no-go security zone on border with Egypt

Closed military zone building is part of deal with Egypt to boost security, Gaza's security official says.
Hamas creates no-go security zone on border with Egypt
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Yemen: 'World's worst cholera outbreak' mapped

A look at where the worst-hit areas are located in the war-torn country.
Yemen: 'World's worst cholera outbreak' mapped
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Qatar-Gulf crisis: All the latest updates - Week 1

The latest news after some of the Gulf states and Egypt cut ties with Qatar and imposed a land, sea and air blockade.
Qatar-Gulf crisis: All the latest updates - Week 1
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Qatar-Gulf crisis: All the latest updates - Week 2

News updates after some of the Gulf states and Egypt cut ties with Qatar and imposed a land, sea and air blockade.
Qatar-Gulf crisis: All the latest updates - Week 2
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Pope Francis: Suicide bombers are not 'martyrs'

The pontiff says true martyrs do not harm others as he addresses frequent attacks against Christian minorities.
Pope Francis: Suicide bombers are not 'martyrs'
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Resisting injustice: Hunger strikes in US and Palestine

As long as there is unjust incarceration in the US and Israel, there will be hunger strikes of resistance.
Resisting injustice: Hunger strikes in US and Palestine
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Major cyberattack sweeps globe, cripples computers

Malicious software paralyses thousands of business around the world and shut downs government agencies.
Major cyberattack sweeps globe, cripples computers
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Albania: The good news and the bad news

Will Albania descend into chaos as Macedonia did?
Albania: The good news and the bad news
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Chicago officers indicted in Laquan McDonald shooting

Three Chicago officers charged with conspiracy in the death of a black teen, who died after police shot him 16 times.
Chicago officers indicted in Laquan McDonald shooting
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UN: Demand to shut Al Jazeera a threat to media freedom

UN rights expert says Saudi-led campaign to close the Al Jazeera network is a 'major blow to media pluralism'.
UN: Demand to shut Al Jazeera a threat to media freedom
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Israel: 'Our education system ensures we're terrified'

An Israeli contentious objector speaks out about racism and subjugation as the occupation enters its 51st year.
Israel: 'Our education system ensures we're terrified'
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North Korea threat boosts bomb shelter sales in Japan

Japanese demand for private bomb shelters has grown as North Korea continues to carry out frequent missile tests.
North Korea threat boosts bomb shelter sales in Japan
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Muslim girls 'racially abused' on Polish Holocaust trip

Group of German high school pupils say they were threatened and spat on during Holocaust study trip in Poland.
Muslim girls 'racially abused' on Polish Holocaust trip
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Decomposed bodies retrieved by military in Marawi City

Number of civilian deaths likely to increase, army says, as many bodies have yet to be recovered from ISIL-held Marawi.
Decomposed bodies retrieved by military in Marawi City
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UK activists demand end to Saudi Arabia, UAE arms sales

Rights group and legal experts say arming Riyadh and Abu Dhabi makes the UK complicit in alleged war crimes.
UK activists demand end to Saudi Arabia, UAE arms sales
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Debate over US Confederate monuments intensifies

While activists fight for removal of Confederate monuments, far-right groups turn them into venues for confrontations.
Debate over US Confederate monuments intensifies
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When Trump makes us nostalgic for the Bush years

How did the Republican Party move from Dwight Eisenhower to Donald Trump?
When Trump makes us nostalgic for the Bush years
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Turkish military 'returns fire' at Kurdish YPG forces

Army says it retaliated by destroying ‘detected targets’ in Syria after attack by Kurdish forces in northern Syria.
Turkish military 'returns fire' at Kurdish YPG forces
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Millions vote in Nepal in crucial local elections

Nepalis vote for local representatives after yearlong delay because of insurgency and lengthy constitution drafting.
Millions vote in Nepal in crucial local elections
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UAE envoy: Gulf states considering new Qatar sanctions

Saudi-led bloc could take further action against Qatar by 'imposing conditions on trade partners', UAE envoy says.
UAE envoy: Gulf states considering new Qatar sanctions
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Maduro says supreme court attacked from helicopter

Venezuela's president claims a helicopter launched two grenades at the court in what he called a 'terrorist' attack.
Maduro says supreme court attacked from helicopter
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Brazil's president says corruption charge is 'fiction'

Michel Temer accuses Brazil's prosecutor general of seeking 'revenge, destruction and vengeance' with the indictment.
Brazil's president says corruption charge is 'fiction'
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Letter calls on UAE to release Ahmed Mansoor

Political and human rights advocates call for the release of Ahmed Mansoor, who has spent 100 days in UAE detention.
Letter calls on UAE to release Ahmed Mansoor
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Qatar: Saudi-led list unacceptable, not backed by proof

Foreign minister says Doha agrees with the US' position that demands submitted by a Saudi-led bloc should be 'rational'.
Qatar: Saudi-led list unacceptable, not backed by proof
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Is peace in Northern Ireland in jeopardy?

UK leader is criticised over her billion-dollar deal with Northern Ireland's Democratic Unionist Party.
Is peace in Northern Ireland in jeopardy?
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Petya ransomware attack: Five questions answered

Cyber-security expert tells Al Jazeera the latest attack appears to be more serious than a similar incident in May.
Petya ransomware attack: Five questions answered
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Saudi Arabia: Qatar demand list is non-negotiable

Doha must 'amend its behaviour' or 'remain isolated', says Riyadh's foreign minister Adel al-Jubeir.
Saudi Arabia: Qatar demand list is non-negotiable
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Facebook hits two billion user mark

Five years after hitting the one billion mark, the social media giant founded in 2004 hit another milestone.
Facebook hits two billion user mark
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The mysterious fall in Saudi foreign reserves

Net foreign assets falling despite narrower budget deficit, mystifying economists and diplomats monitoring Riyadh.
The mysterious fall in Saudi foreign reserves
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Renewed Cyprus talks set to begin in Switzerland

FMs of three guarantor powers, the UK, Greece and Turkey, will join talks alongside Greek and Turkish Cypriot leaders.
Renewed Cyprus talks set to begin in Switzerland
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Modi and Trump: When the titans of hate politics meet

Narendra Modi's meeting with Donald Trump was nothing more than a publicity stunt.
Modi and Trump: When the titans of hate politics meet
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Deadly blast targets police near Kenya-Somalia border

At least eight people, including four children, killed in suspected al-Shabab bombing in Lamu county.
Deadly blast targets police near Kenya-Somalia border
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Latest Twitter war in the Gulf: 'Boycott Harrods'

Social media users call for a boycott against a Qatar-owned luxury department store in London amid diplomatic fallout.
Latest Twitter war in the Gulf: 'Boycott Harrods'
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Dozens dead in 'US-led strike' in Syria's al-Mayadeen

At least 57 people, mostly civilian inmates, were killed when alleged US-led air raids hit an ISIL prison, monitor says.
Dozens dead in 'US-led strike' in Syria's al-Mayadeen
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Hackers cause disruption in several European countries

Cyberattacks in Ukraine, Denmark and Russia, among others, target companies, banks and government offices.
Hackers cause disruption in several European countries
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Kiev car explosion kills Ukraine's senior military spy

Ukraine probes blast of Colonel Maksim Shapoval's car as 'terrorist act', saying it was caused by explosive device.
Kiev car explosion kills Ukraine's senior military spy
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Bild to publish leaked parts of 2014 FIFA probe

Tabloid says it will publish excerpts of US lawyer's report that investigated bidding processes for next two World Cups.
Bild to publish leaked parts of 2014 FIFA probe
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Utah: Brian Head wildfire forces evacuations

The wildfire in southern Utah has grown to become the largest active blaze in the United States.
Utah: Brian Head wildfire forces evacuations
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The horrors of urban warfare

Urban warfare is bleeding cities dry and forcing millions on the move, but it doesn't have to be this way.
The horrors of urban warfare
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Military action in Yemen: Who's for, who's against?

A Saudi-led coalition has begun hitting Houthi targets in Yemen. But who is supporting the action? And how?
Military action in Yemen: Who's for, who's against?
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As Trump ditches Paris, California leads on environment

Meeting Xi Jinping in China, Governor Jerry Brown steps up as the global face of progressive climate policy in the US.
As Trump ditches Paris, California leads on environment
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The Muslim ban: Did Trump really win?

The US Supreme Court's decision does not put Trump's original travel ban fully in effect. Here is why.
The Muslim ban: Did Trump really win?
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A Palestinian family divided

The Tailakh family, like hundreds of thousands of others, has been split apart by the Israeli occupation.
A Palestinian family divided
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Qatari riyal strengthens amid GCC crisis

The Qatari riyal has suffered drops since the beginning of the blockade by neighbouring Gulf countries and Egypt.
Qatari riyal strengthens amid GCC crisis
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The fall and rise of India's Yogi Adityanath

From small-town politician to chief minister of Uttar Pradesh through aggressive Hindu nationalism
The fall and rise of India's Yogi Adityanath
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Questions about Liu Xiaobo's treatment in China prison

Nobel laureate's wife says cancer in his liver is beyond surgery as supporters call for inquiry into prison treatment.
Questions about Liu Xiaobo's treatment in China prison
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Media group backs Al Jazeera amid closure calls

Trade association joins a host of groups in supporting Al Jazeera against the Saudi-led calls for its closure.
Media group backs Al Jazeera amid closure calls
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EU fines Google $2.7bn for breaching competition rules

Google handed record €2.42bn fine for breaching competition rules in online shopping service.
EU fines Google $2.7bn for breaching competition rules
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Court: Dutch partially liable for Srebrenica deaths

Court in The Hague confirms 2014 ruling that held state partly responsible for the deaths of about 300 Muslims.
Court: Dutch partially liable for Srebrenica deaths
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Antarctica on the edge

earthrise sets off on a month-long journey around Antarctica to study the effects of climate change on the continent.
Antarctica on the edge
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Students protest against constitutional assembly plan

Clashes erupt on highway near Caracas as protests against President Maduro's rule near the end of its third month.
Students protest against constitutional assembly plan
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US judge blocks deportation of Iraqis

Judge Mark Goldsmith sides with ACLU lawyers who argue those being deported could face persecution, torture or death.
US judge blocks deportation of Iraqis
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Israel bombs Gaza after rocket fire

No casualties after Israel targets at least three areas in the Hamas-run territory, according to Palestinian officials.
Israel bombs Gaza after rocket fire
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Iraq army: ISIL will fall in Mosul 'in a few days'

At least 50,000 civilians are believed to remain in ISIL-held pockets of Mosul, with Iraqi forces advancing quickly.
Iraq army: ISIL will fall in Mosul 'in a few days'
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Battulga to face Enkhbold in first presidential runoff

First presidential runoff fixed for July 9 after scandal-plagued candidates fail to win absolute majority.
Battulga to face Enkhbold in first presidential runoff
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Qatari foreign minister to meet Tillerson in Washington

Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani to meet Rex Tillerson after US questions cause of blockade against Qatar.
Qatari foreign minister to meet Tillerson in Washington
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Assad may be preparing a chemical attack, says US

The White House warns Assad's government it will pay a 'heavy price' if it conducts a chemical attack.
Assad may be preparing a chemical attack, says US
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Refugee advocacy groups slam 'Muslim Ban' ruling

The US Supreme Court partially reinstates temporary travel restrictions on refugees and six Muslim-majority countries.
Refugee advocacy groups slam 'Muslim Ban' ruling
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Brazil's President Temer charged with corruption

Temer denies receiving a $150,000 bribe from the boss of a meatpacking company implicated in a corruption scandal.
Brazil's President Temer charged with corruption
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Colombia FARC rebels complete disarmament: UN

The disarmament by the roughly 7,000 rebels brings Latin America's oldest civil conflict close to a formal end.
Colombia FARC rebels complete disarmament: UN
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UK's May faces backlash after DUP deal

Leaders in Scotland and Wales complain of austerity, and the DUP's rivals in Northern Ireland say deal threatens peace.
UK's May faces backlash after DUP deal
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Dozens feared dead after abandoned in Niger desert

Official says 24 Libya-bound people rescued but dozens are believed to have died after being left without food or water.
Dozens feared dead after abandoned in Niger desert
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Johan Gustafsson: Swede held by al-Qaeda in Mali freed

Johan Gustafsson was abducted in Timbuktu, northern Mali, in November 2011 along with a South African and a Dutch.
Johan Gustafsson: Swede held by al-Qaeda in Mali freed
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NHRC: Gulf blockade violates Qatari students' rights

Rights Committee says 'unjust siege' impacts the right to education for Qatari students in Saudi, the UAE and Bahrain.
NHRC: Gulf blockade violates Qatari students' rights
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Remains found of kidnapped journalist Salvador Adame

Salvador Adame, director of a local TV station, was abducted on May 18 in Mexico's western state of Michoacan.
Remains found of kidnapped journalist Salvador Adame
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Can the US push for dialogue on the Gulf crisis?

The US secretary of state says some of the demands on Qatar are difficult to meet.
Can the US push for dialogue on the Gulf crisis?
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US: Bob Corker to block GCC arms sales over Qatar row

Republican chairman of Senate Foreign Relations Committee says 'recent disputes' undermine US policy in the Middle East.
US: Bob Corker to block GCC arms sales over Qatar row
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Mihai Tudose designated Romania's new prime minister

Appointment of former economy minister comes days after ruling Social Democrats ouster their own government.
Mihai Tudose designated Romania's new prime minister
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Bahrain's FM in about-face over Turkish base in Qatar

Sheikh Khalid says presence of foreign forces in Qatar will have consequences, apparently referring to Turkish soldiers.
Bahrain's FM in about-face over Turkish base in Qatar
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Boko Haram attacks blamed for deaths in Nigeria, Chad

Nine civilians are killed in suicide attacks in Nigeria's Maiduguri, while eight troops die in raid in next-door Chad.
Boko Haram attacks blamed for deaths in Nigeria, Chad
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What is the Qatar-GCC showdown really about?

Was Trump duped? Is Qatar guilty?
What is the Qatar-GCC showdown really about?
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US Supreme Court agrees to hear Trump Muslim ban case

Justices grant parts of administration's request to put order into effect immediately while legal battle continues.
US Supreme Court agrees to hear Trump Muslim ban case
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An Open Letter from Al Jazeera

Doha-based network responds to a Saudi-led bloc's attempt to shut down its global media operations.
An Open Letter from Al Jazeera
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A guide to the Gaza Strip

From Israel's occupation to a decade of siege, here is all you need to know about 'the world's largest open-air prison'.
A guide to the Gaza Strip
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China grants parole to Nobel Liu Xiaobo

Rights group call for Liu's unconditional release and treatment overseas following terminal liver cancer diagnosis.
China grants parole to Nobel Liu Xiaobo
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Theresa May signs agreement with Northern Ireland's DUP

Agreement to enable Theresa May's Conservative Party to govern the country despite losing its majority in parliament.
Theresa May signs agreement with Northern Ireland's DUP
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Why Macron is wrong about Assad

Bashar al-Assad is the enemy of all humanity, not just Syrians.
Why Macron is wrong about Assad
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Mongolians pick president in uncertain time

Mongolians cast ballots in presidential election dominated by allegations of corruption and financial upheaval.
Mongolians pick president in uncertain time
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ACLU sues DC police over violence at anti-Trump rally

An independent photojournalist says it 'felt like rape' as officers subjected him to a cavity search while laughing.
ACLU sues DC police over violence at anti-Trump rally
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Iraq says ISIL suicide bombers blocked in Mosul

Attacks targets neighbourhood west of Old City, ISIL's last stronghold in city where 150,000 civilians remain trapped.
Iraq says ISIL suicide bombers blocked in Mosul
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Irish naval ship 'rescues 712 people' off Libyan coast

More than 65,000 refugees and migrants have made the trek from Libya to Italy so far this year, says the IOM.
Irish naval ship 'rescues 712 people' off Libyan coast
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US-backed SDF forces advance in Raqqa

ISIL fighters lose western Raqqa neighbourhood of Qadisia to the SDF, a coalition of Arab and Kurdish fighters.
US-backed SDF forces advance in Raqqa
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US health-insurance bill faces stiff opposition

Plan can afford to lose only two Republican votes in order to pass but five senators have expressed their opposition.
US health-insurance bill faces stiff opposition
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Eid al-Fitr holiday: How many days is it by country?

Eid al-Fitr holidays in 2017 range from 23 days in Saudi Arabia to three in Pakistan.
Eid al-Fitr holiday: How many days is it by country?
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Fighting intensifies in Syrian Golan Heights

Southern Quneitra province hit by deadly clashes between Assad's forces and opposition fighters amid Israeli strikes.
Fighting intensifies in Syrian Golan Heights
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Japan's airbag giant Takata files for bankruptcy

The Tokyo-based car parts giant is facing lawsuits and huge costs over an airbag defect linked to at least 16 deaths.
Japan's airbag giant Takata files for bankruptcy
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Hong Kong activists hold China protest ahead of Xi trip

Protesters drape black flag over a symbolic statue days before visit by Xi Jinping marking 20 years since the handover.
Hong Kong activists hold China protest ahead of Xi trip
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Three dead after tourist boat sinks in Colombia

Police say around 30 people also missing after a boat with about 150 people on board sank in a reservoir near Medellin.
Three dead after tourist boat sinks in Colombia
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Detentions as police break up Istanbul Pride parade

Police fire rubber bullets and tear gas on LGBT activists who attempted to hold march in defiance of ban by authorities.
Detentions as police break up Istanbul Pride parade
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Sombre Eid al-Fitr for Qatar as Gulf blockade continues

Qatari citizens express sadness as the regional diplomatic crisis casts a shadow over Islam's most important holiday.
Sombre Eid al-Fitr for Qatar as Gulf blockade continues
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Iran: Hassan Rouhani condemns 'siege of Qatar'

In a phone call with the Qatari Emir, president also says Iran's air space, ground and sea will be open to Doha.
Iran: Hassan Rouhani condemns 'siege of Qatar'
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Can the Philippine army recapture Marawi?

Security forces in the Philippines are still struggling to take control of the southern city from ISIL-linked fighters.
Can the Philippine army recapture Marawi?
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Forest fire in southern Spain hits Donana National Park

The flames enter Donana National Park, an important tourist attraction and a UNESCO World Heritage site.
Forest fire in southern Spain hits Donana National Park
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Vietnam exiles dissident after revoking his citizenship

Pham Minh Hoang, who was deported to France, is a member of Vietnam Reform Party, which Hanoi calls a 'terrorist group'.
Vietnam exiles dissident after revoking his citizenship
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Al-Wasat: Newspaper shut down by Bahrain fires staff

Daily sends note to employees saying it had to let them go after Bahrain's rulers ordered it closed earlier this month.
Al-Wasat: Newspaper shut down by Bahrain fires staff
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Tillerson: Some demands on Qatar very difficult to meet

Top US diplomat calls Arab states to 'sit down together' to try and reach a resolution amid a major diplomatic crisis.
Tillerson: Some demands on Qatar very difficult to meet
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Hopes fade in grim search for Xinmo landslide survivors

Thousands of Chinese rescuers with detection devices and dogs look for survivors after disaster in Sichuan province.
Hopes fade in grim search for Xinmo landslide survivors
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Albanians vote in election seen as test for democracy

The ruling Socialists seek an outright majority in the 140-seat parliament to implement reforms.
Albanians vote in election seen as test for democracy
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Muslims around the world celebrate Eid al-Fitr 2017

From Iraq and Afghanistan to Turkey and Singapore, Muslims around the world celebrate the end of the holy month.
Muslims around the world celebrate Eid al-Fitr 2017
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A decade under siege: Gaza health sector nears collapse

Years of Israeli siege, coupled with crippling electricity cuts, have pushed the Strip's health system close to failure.
A decade under siege: Gaza health sector nears collapse
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Muslims celebrate Eid al-Fitr worldwide

Holiday marking end of fasting month characterised by prayers followed by feasts and visits to family and friends.
Muslims celebrate Eid al-Fitr worldwide
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Sri Lanka tea farmers struggle after devastating floods

Tea industry counts cost of natural disaster that claimed 200 lives and displaced more than 600,000 people last month.
Sri Lanka tea farmers struggle after devastating floods
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Taliban attack targets police in Afghanistan's Herat

Gun battle near Salma dam in western province follows country's deadliest Ramadan month since the 2001 US invasion.
Taliban attack targets police in Afghanistan's Herat
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Hotter and drier again in the Middle East and Desert US

Halfway through the year and we have already set new heat records
Hotter and drier again in the Middle East and Desert US
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The crude oil bear

Why are crude oil prices back in bear-market territory and what does it mean for OPEC's latest deal?
The crude oil bear
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The walled city of Harar in eastern Ethiopia

The colourful, maze-like alleys within the Mecca of Africa remain alive and busy during the holy month of Ramadan.
The walled city of Harar in eastern Ethiopia
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What's next for South Korea-US relations?

South Korean President Moon's diplomatic approach towards Pyongyang will be the focus of his first meeting with Trump.
What's next for South Korea-US relations?
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Fighting resumes in Marawi after Eid ceasefire

No gunfire or air strikes heard over besieged Marawi during eight-hour 'humanitarian pause' declared by the military.
Fighting resumes in Marawi after Eid ceasefire
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Indonesia: Attackers kill police officer in Medan

Police say assailants linked to ISIL and another armed group following Eid-day incident just before prayers in Medan.
Indonesia: Attackers kill police officer in Medan
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At least 11 killed in Mexico's latest drug violence

Four children among those killed in violence-ridden Veracruz state in what governor calls 'act of terrible barbarism'.
At least 11 killed in Mexico's latest drug violence
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Russia is at a dead-end in Syria

Russia is struggling and failing to find a way out of the Syrian quagmire.
Russia is at a dead-end in Syria
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Erdogan: Ultimatum 'against international law'

Turkish leader criticises list of demands presented by Saudi-led countries that cut ties with Qatar and prompted crisis.
Erdogan: Ultimatum 'against international law'
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Ex-communists pocket cash benefits in Thai amnesty deal

Final payouts made as part of agreement with government that led to the surrender of 80,000 party members in 1980.
Ex-communists pocket cash benefits in Thai amnesty deal
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Deadly car bombing kills Syrian civilians in Idlib

Attack in country's northwest comes as Assad government announces release of 672 detainees from Damascus prison.
Deadly car bombing kills Syrian civilians in Idlib
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UN: Yemen faces world's worst cholera outbreak

WHO says more than 1,300 people have died and as many as 300,000 could become infected by the end of August.
UN: Yemen faces world's worst cholera outbreak
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Albert's world: Living with autism

US military families with autistic children fear for the future as a programme that provided respite care is cut.
Albert's world: Living with autism
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Haftar forces make gains in Libya's Benghazi

Heavy fighting reported as UAE-backed renegade general's LNA advances on last holdouts of fighters in central Benghazi.
Haftar forces make gains in Libya's Benghazi
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At least 123 killed in tanker fire near Bahawalpur

Local residents collecting fuel from overturned vehicle on national highway in Ahmed Pur Sharqia burnt alive.
At least 123 killed in tanker fire near Bahawalpur
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Trump-Modi: Steak meets dahl for US-India first date

Aides bill upcoming meeting between Modi and Trump as a chance to strike up a friendship, but will it all go smoothly?
Trump-Modi: Steak meets dahl for US-India first date
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Eight detained over Colombia shopping mall blast

Four women and four men arrested in connection with a bombing at a Bogata mall that killed three people last weekend.
Eight detained over Colombia shopping mall blast
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Albanians prepare to vote in crucial test of EU hopes

The ruling Socialists and rival Democrats seek an outright majority in Sunday's general election to implement EU plans.
Albanians prepare to vote in crucial test of EU hopes
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Venezuelan president's opponents lay siege to air base

As new protests flare, a war of words breaks out between Caracas and the head of the Organization of American States.
Venezuelan president's opponents lay siege to air base
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Iran foils 'plot to bomb religious centres'

Authorities seize weapons and explosives, but do not say how many were detained, or where the operation took place.
Iran foils 'plot to bomb religious centres'
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Istanbul LGBT march banned over 'security concerns'

Governor's office bans event for third year in a row, but organisers wow to hold it despite threats by various groups.
Istanbul LGBT march banned over 'security concerns'
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What is behind the campaign against Al Jazeera?

Saudi Arabia and other Arab countries imposing a blockade on Qatar are demanding the closure of the Doha-based network.
What is behind the campaign against Al Jazeera?
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Yemen orders probe into alleged torture by UAE

Prime Minister sets up panel to probe alleged abuse and forced disappearances by UAE and its allied Yemeni forces.
Yemen orders probe into alleged torture by UAE
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Eid al-Fitr: Saudi Arabia declares Sunday first day

Eid al-Fitr, which means 'festival of breaking the fast', marks the end of the Muslim holy fasting month of Ramadan.
Eid al-Fitr: Saudi Arabia declares Sunday first day
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Sisi ratifies deal transferring islands to S Arabia

The pact had fuelled widespread public criticism and street protests among Egyptians angered over national sovereignty.
Sisi ratifies deal transferring islands to S Arabia
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Amnesty declared for 83 ISIL members in Syria's Raqqa

Low-ranking fighters are pardoned as they do not have blood on their hands, the Raqqa Civil Council says.
Amnesty declared for 83 ISIL members in Syria's Raqqa
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Why Morocco chose to be neutral on the Gulf crisis

Morocco's decision to stay neutral in the GCC crisis shows its political savoir-faire and independent foreign policy.
Why Morocco chose to be neutral on the Gulf crisis
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UN: 1,310 dead in Yemen cholera epidemic

UN's World Health Organization also warns that as many as 300,000 people could be infected by the end of August.
UN: 1,310 dead in Yemen cholera epidemic
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How Israel gains from Egypt-Saudi Red Sea islands deal

Tel Aviv could use diplomatic capital gained in its approval of Tiran and Sinafir deal for support on Palestinian issue.
How Israel gains from Egypt-Saudi Red Sea islands deal
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Meet Gaza's youngest bird hunter

Eleven-year-old Nasser Taeimah has risked Israeli fire in order to hone his craft.
Meet Gaza's youngest bird hunter
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Vietnam's imperiled bloggers

We examine the government's attempts to silence the country's bloggers.
Vietnam's imperiled bloggers
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Journalist Veronique Robert dies of Mosul blast wounds

France Television says Robert died from wounds suffered in a landmine blast that killed two of her colleagues in Mosul.
Journalist Veronique Robert dies of Mosul blast wounds
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Gargash: Gulf states don't seek Qatar 'regime change'

UAE minister also says if demands are not met the 'alternative is not escalation', but the 'parting of ways'.
Gargash: Gulf states don't seek Qatar 'regime change'
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Palestinians in Gaza reflect on 10 years of siege

Residents reflect on how life has changed since Israel blockaded the Strip and Hamas took control.
Palestinians in Gaza reflect on 10 years of siege
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Iftar for the homesick: Remembering Ramadan in Raqqa

Huriya Um Salem tries to keep her memories of Ramadan in Raqqa alive by hosting iftars for Syrians living in Doha.
Iftar for the homesick: Remembering Ramadan in Raqqa
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Grenfell tragedy exposes UK media's shortfall

Is the mainstream media better at dealing with marginalised communities than government are?
Grenfell tragedy exposes UK media's shortfall
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Brexit: One year on

Is the economy taking on a more important role when it comes to Brexit?
Brexit: One year on
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Guantanamo detainee Hambali charged in Bali bombings

Indonesian detainee at Guantanamo blamed for both 2002 Bali bombing and 2003 JW Marriott Hotel attack in Jakarta.
Guantanamo detainee Hambali charged in Bali bombings
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Gambia: The business of human trafficking

Mohammed Lamine Jammeh, also known as L-Boy, discusses this lucrative trade.
Gambia: The business of human trafficking
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Covering the Grenfell fire: UK media in the spotlight

Distrust in Britain's media grows following the blaze at Grenfell Tower. Plus, the persecution of Vietnam's bloggers.
Covering the Grenfell fire: UK media in the spotlight
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Deadly suicide bombings hit shopping district in Mosul

Suicide bombings kill at least three people in shopping arcade in city's east in run-up to Islamic Eid al-Fitr holiday.
Deadly suicide bombings hit shopping district in Mosul
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Colombia's ELN frees two Dutch journalists

Officials say Derk Bolt and Eugenio Marie, abducted earlier this week, released in rural area in Norte de Santander.
Colombia's ELN frees two Dutch journalists
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Venezuela: A country divided

Supporters and opponents of the government share their views on the country's political and economic crisis.
Venezuela: A country divided
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UN rights body votes to investigate Kasai killings

Ongoing violence in central Kasai region has killed more than 3,300 people since October, according to Catholic church.
UN rights body votes to investigate Kasai killings
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Russia bars Alexei Navalny from 2018 presidential bid

Election body says Alexei Navalny ineligible to run in 2018 presidential vote due to suspended five-year jail sentence.
Russia bars Alexei Navalny from 2018 presidential bid
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More than 100 people feared buried in China landslide

Around 40 homes buried as mountainside collapses in Maoxian County, Sichuan province after rain triggers landslide.
More than 100 people feared buried in China landslide
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Slain protester's father appeals to 'friend' Maduro

A man claiming to be a former boss of the Venezuelan president calls for probe into killing of his son during unrest.
Slain protester's father appeals to 'friend' Maduro
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Another mistrial of US officer who shot black man

Case with the same overtones of racial discrimination as other recent police shootings ends in mistrial for second time.
Another mistrial of US officer who shot black man
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Ultimatum on Qatar is 'violation of human rights': NHRC

Qatar's semi-governmental rights body calls on Doha not to accept a list of demands by four Arab countries.
Ultimatum on Qatar is 'violation of human rights': NHRC
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Qatar confirms receipt of Saudi-led bloc's demands

Doha says it is reviewing a document issued by Saudi-led bloc of Arab countries and preparing 'an appropriate response'.
Qatar confirms receipt of Saudi-led bloc's demands
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Saudi police 'foil Mecca Grand Mosque attack'

Officials say a man who was planning to attack Mecca's Grand Mosque blew himself up after being surrounded by police.
Saudi police 'foil Mecca Grand Mosque attack'
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Greeks protest government crackdown on refugee squats

An estimated 2,500 refugees and migrants live in squatted buildings in Athens - some of which are at risk of eviction.
Greeks protest government crackdown on refugee squats
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What do we know of Brexit's likely consequences?

Britain's divorce negotiations with the EU are finally under way, but it could be a long time before a deal is signed.
What do we know of Brexit's likely consequences?
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The Guardian: Attack on Al Jazeera must be resisted

UK newspaper says attack on Al Jazeera is part of 'assault on free speech to subvert the impact of media in Arab world'.
The Guardian: Attack on Al Jazeera must be resisted
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US-led strikes in Syria kill 472 civilians in a month

The past month saw the highest civilian death toll in US-led coalition air raids since they began, says rights monitor.
US-led strikes in Syria kill 472 civilians in a month
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London mosque attack driver charged with 'terrorism'

Driver of van in attack near Finsbury Park mosque charged with 'terrorism-related murder' after one man is killed.
London mosque attack driver charged with 'terrorism'
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UK: Demands made of Qatar must be measured, realistic

Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson also calls Saudi-led bloc of countries to lift embargo imposed on Qatar.
UK: Demands made of Qatar must be measured, realistic
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UpFront special: Is it over for ISIL?

We debate whether ISIL can be defeated, where their support comes from and how to stop them.
UpFront special: Is it over for ISIL?
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The GCC crisis: Draconian demands and juvenile politics

The GCC's latest ultimatum to Qatar reflects regional fantasy, rather than reality.
The GCC crisis: Draconian demands and juvenile politics
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Qatar envoy to US: Blockade on Qatar is a smokescreen

Qatar ambassador to US says in a newspaper article that the blockade is an attempt to punish Doha for its independence.
Qatar envoy to US: Blockade on Qatar is a smokescreen
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Al Jazeera: Call for closure siege against journalism

Doha-based media network says the demand by Saudi Arabia and allies aims 'to suppress people's right to information'.
Al Jazeera: Call for closure siege against journalism
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Twin blasts kill dozens in Parachinar market

Two explosions tear through busy marketplace crowded with people shopping for food to break their Ramadan fast
Twin blasts kill dozens in Parachinar market
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Twitter users hit back at Saudi-bloc's list of demands

Social media users hit back with humour and own list of grievances in response to Riyadh and allies' list of demands.
Twitter users hit back at Saudi-bloc's list of demands
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Saudi and the Brotherhood: From friends to foes

Shifting political goals in Riyadh have led to a muddled history between the Kingdom and the Muslim Brotherhood.
Saudi and the Brotherhood: From friends to foes
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Week in pictures: From Yoga Day to CAR crisis

A photo round-up of some of last week's key events, including Yoga Day, Portugal forest fires and air raids in Yemen.
Week in pictures: From Yoga Day to CAR crisis
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Media watchdog slams demand to shut Al Jazeera

Reporters Without Borders raises concern over the suppression of press freedom as Gulf states issue demands to Qatar.
Media watchdog slams demand to shut Al Jazeera
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When is Eid al-Fitr this year?

Muslims will be moon sighting for Eid moon on June 24 but astronomers predict it will not be visible in most of Asia.
When is Eid al-Fitr this year?
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Deadly Grenfell Tower blaze because of faulty fridge

UK police may consider manslaughter charges after finding tower cladding failed safety tests in blaze that killed 79.
Deadly Grenfell Tower blaze because of faulty fridge
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Eid al-Fitr holiday: How many days is it by country?

Eid al-Fitr holidays in 2017 range from 23 days in Saudi Arabia to three in Pakistan.
Eid al-Fitr holiday: How many days is it by country?
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Turkey dismisses demand to close Qatar military base

Defence minister says Ankara has no plans to review ties with Qatar, after Arab states issue demands to end Gulf crisis.
Turkey dismisses demand to close Qatar military base
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US: North Korea 'tests rocket engine for ICBM'

US officials believe latest test could be for intercontinental ballistic missile as tensions soar on Korean peninsula.
US: North Korea 'tests rocket engine for ICBM'
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Arab states 'issue list of demands' to end Qatar crisis

Saudi Arabia and other Arab nations ask Qatar to close Al Jazeera and scale down ties with Iran within 10 days.
Arab states 'issue list of demands' to end Qatar crisis
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Is North Korea really a 'hollowed out' state?

Thanks to its official state ideology 'Juche' North Korea is in rude health.
Is North Korea really a 'hollowed out' state?
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How has the UK changed since the Brexit vote?

Experts reflect on what the Brexit vote has meant for inequality, the environment, racism and politics in the past year.
How has the UK changed since the Brexit vote?
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Kulbhushan Jadhav asks for clemency, says Pakistan army

Pakistan army releases new video confession from Kulbhushan Jadhav who was sentenced to death on allegations of spying.
Kulbhushan Jadhav asks for clemency, says Pakistan army
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South Korea: Choi Soon-sil handed three-year jail term

Seoul court finds longtime friend of ousted President Park guilty of bribing daughter's professors.
South Korea: Choi Soon-sil handed three-year jail term
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Can cricket cool India-Pakistan political hostility?

After a barren spell, Pakistan and India played cricket twice in 14 days. But is renewal of ties on the cards?
Can cricket cool India-Pakistan political hostility?
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Pakistan police office targeted in deadly Quetta blast

Explosion strikes near provincial police chief's office, killing at least five people and wounding 14 others.
Pakistan police office targeted in deadly Quetta blast
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US judge in Michigan blocks deportation of 100 Iraqis

Lawyers for the detainees argue they could face persecution or torture in Iraq because they are religious minorities.
US judge in Michigan blocks deportation of 100 Iraqis
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One killed as Venezuelan troops fire on protesters

Shooting outside La Carlota airbase in Caracas brings death toll from near-daily unrest to at least 76 since April.
One killed as Venezuelan troops fire on protesters
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US defence contractor accused of spying for China

Former State Department agent with 'top secret' clearance faces life in prison for allegedly selling information.
US defence contractor accused of spying for China
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Theresa May: EU citizens can stay after Brexit

Theresa May pledges to protect EU citizen rights but UK also insists it will have full jurisdiction over such rights.
Theresa May: EU citizens can stay after Brexit
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Qatar rejects claim of supporting Syrian 'terror group'

Foreign minister says Qatar has never supported Nusra Front, the former Syrian branch of al-Qaeda, or any armed group.
Qatar rejects claim of supporting Syrian 'terror group'
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Amnesty urges probe into report of UAE torture in Yemen

Rights group calls on UN to investigate AP report that hundreds were arbitrarily detained and tortured in Yemen.
Amnesty urges probe into report of UAE torture in Yemen
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Lieberman: Abbas seeks to spark new Israeli-Hamas war

Israeli defence minister says cutting payments for electricity in Gaza aims at dragging Hamas into conflict with Israel.
Lieberman: Abbas seeks to spark new Israeli-Hamas war
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Iraq PM: Mosul liberation to be announced in few days

Al-Abadi made the announcement as government troops were pushing into Bab al-Beed neighbourhood in Mosul's Old City.
Iraq PM: Mosul liberation to be announced in few days
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What can be done to stop cultural genocide?

The landmark al-Nuri Mosque of Mosul and its leaning minaret have been blown up in Iraq.
What can be done to stop cultural genocide?
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Trump does not want a 'poor person' in cabinet role

US president defends his decision to appoint wealthy individuals to his cabinet as 'smart' at a rally in Iowa.
Trump does not want a 'poor person' in cabinet role
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South Africa court allows secret Zuma confidence vote

Opposition hopes secret ballot will encourage members of President Jacob Zuma's ANC party to vote against him.
South Africa court allows secret Zuma confidence vote
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Qatar Airways seeks to buy stakes in American Airlines

US carrier files for required permit to allow Qatar's state-owned carrier to buy 10-percent stake in American Airlines.
Qatar Airways seeks to buy stakes in American Airlines
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Egypt renews detention of Al Jazeera's Mahmoud Hussein

Al Jazeera denounces Egypt's decision to extend Hussein’s detention by 45 days and calls for his unconditional release.
Egypt renews detention of Al Jazeera's Mahmoud Hussein
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Iran calls on Riyadh to free Saudi-detained 'fishermen'

Tehran urges Saudi Arabia to release the three Iranians and pay compensation for shooting dead another.
Iran calls on Riyadh to free Saudi-detained 'fishermen'
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UK police: Anti-Muslim crimes skyrocket in Manchester

Manchester police records more than 500 percent increase in Islamophobic crimes since May 22 concert attack.
UK police: Anti-Muslim crimes skyrocket in Manchester
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Uganda's Health Pyramid

We investigate allegations involving a Chinese billionaire and a controversial alternative health scheme in Africa.
Uganda's Health Pyramid
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Military action in Yemen: Who's for, who's against?

A Saudi-led coalition has begun hitting Houthi targets in Yemen. But who is supporting the action? And how?
Military action in Yemen: Who's for, who's against?
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The Disappeared: The life and death of Seamus Ruddy

Decades after he was killed by Irish Republican paramilitaries, Seamus Ruddy's remains were found in a French forest.
The Disappeared: The life and death of Seamus Ruddy
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Libya's Shifting Sands: Derna

A rare look at the fight against ISIL in the eastern Libyan city of Derna in the constant flux of the post-Gaddafi era.
Libya's Shifting Sands: Derna
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Car bomb kills four outside Mogadishu police station

Bomb targeting the Waberi police station in Mogadishu kills at least four and wounds several others, says police.
Car bomb kills four outside Mogadishu police station
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On ISIL, Arab TV and post-ideological politics

MBC's anti-ISIL TV series Black Crows toes the line of Western counterterrorism talk.
On ISIL, Arab TV and post-ideological politics
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Ramadan 2017: Why is it so important for Muslims?

Ramadan is upon us once again. Here is what happens during the holy month.
Ramadan 2017: Why is it so important for Muslims?
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Discovering the spirit of Ramadan in Morocco

From iftar meals out of trunks to tea with Bedouins, the hospitality that embodies Ramadan is evident almost everywhere.
Discovering the spirit of Ramadan in Morocco
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India drops sedition charge against Pakistan supporters

'Difficult to prove sedition charge' on 15 men arrested after Pakistan's win over India in Champions Trophy final.
India drops sedition charge against Pakistan supporters
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HRW: UAE backs torture and disappearances in Yemen

Rights group says United Arab Emirates forcibly disappears people, operates secret prisons, and backs torture in Yemen.
HRW: UAE backs torture and disappearances in Yemen
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Israel calls for Saudi Arabia ties and state visits

Intelligence minister Katz invites King Salman to send crown prince to Israel in order to establish mutual ties.
Israel calls for Saudi Arabia ties and state visits
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US judge urged to halt Iraqi deportations

District Court to rule on lawsuit by rights group over fears Iraqi Christians could face religious torture if deported.
US judge urged to halt Iraqi deportations
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The Arab vision for fighting terrorism

The only way to fight "terror" in the region is to reclaim a shared vision that transcends tribalism and sectarianism.
The Arab vision for fighting terrorism
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Mexico murder rate reaches record high

More than 2,000 murders registered in May, a record high for any month since 1997, government statistics show.
Mexico murder rate reaches record high
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Deadly car bomb hits Afghanistan's Lashkar Gah

Several people reportedly killed and more than 50 wounded after car bomb struck outside a bank.
Deadly car bomb hits Afghanistan's Lashkar Gah
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Saving UNRWA means saving Palestinian refugees

Israel wants to dismantle the UNRWA because the agency keeps Palestinian's right to return to their homeland alive.
Saving UNRWA means saving Palestinian refugees
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35 years as a Mozambican immigrant in Germany

A child of former slaves, Ibraimo has encountered opportunities and racism in Germany, including the murder of a friend.
35 years as a Mozambican immigrant in Germany
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UN: World population will reach 9.8 billion by 2050

India to become world's most populous country by 2024 while Nigeria will overtake US in third spot, says UN report.
UN: World population will reach 9.8 billion by 2050
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Turkey, Saudi Arabia discuss efforts to end Qatar rift

Agreement reached on increasing efforts to end tension between Gulf states and Qatar, sources from Erdogan's office say.
Turkey, Saudi Arabia discuss efforts to end Qatar rift
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Kushner meets Abbas, Netanyahu in bid to restart talks

Donald Trump's adviser and son-in-law held meetings with Palestine and Israel leaders aimed at continuing talks.
Kushner meets Abbas, Netanyahu in bid to restart talks
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Qatar-Gulf crisis: Your questions answered

A breakdown of the latest diplomatic crisis and what it means for the region.
Qatar-Gulf crisis: Your questions answered
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Sudanese scientist battles climate change in Africa

Balgis Osman-Elasha is renowned for studying climate change effects in the Horn of Africa and seeking solutions.
Sudanese scientist battles climate change in Africa
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ISIL targets children to hold Mosul civilians hostage

UNICEF says children being killed by the armed group during 'one of the most brutal wars in recent history'.
ISIL targets children to hold Mosul civilians hostage
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Congo peacekeepers accused of sex abuse to leave CAR

About 600 Congolese soldiers to be pulled out of Central African Republic after allegations of sexual misconduct.
Congo peacekeepers accused of sex abuse to leave CAR
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US presses China to do more to rein in North Korea

North Korea tops agenda at newly established Diplomatic and Security Dialogue involving high-level Chinese delegation.
US presses China to do more to rein in North Korea
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US: 'Terrorism' investigated after policeman stabbed

Canadian man detained after stabbing police officer in the neck with a large knife at an airport in Flint, Michigan.
US: 'Terrorism' investigated after policeman stabbed
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Hate crime motive probed in Muslim teen's murder

Brutal baseball bat attack on 17-year-girl may be related to religion, supporters say, as her memorial is set ablaze.
Hate crime motive probed in Muslim teen's murder
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Will war of words hamper efforts to end Gulf crisis?

US says prolonged dispute is getting increasingly confusing, as states involved continue trading harsh words.
Will war of words hamper efforts to end Gulf crisis?
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NYT: Saudi Arabia led misguided attack on Al Jazeera

The New York Times condemns move to 'eliminate a voice that could lead citizens to question their rulers'.
NYT: Saudi Arabia led misguided attack on Al Jazeera
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Iconic Grand al-Nuri mosque in Iraq's Mosul 'blown up'

ISIL blew up the Grand al-Nuri Mosque and its leaning minaret, the Iraqi army says, but armed group blames US air raid.
Iconic Grand al-Nuri mosque in Iraq's Mosul 'blown up'
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Line of succession to Saudi Arabia's throne

New heir poised to be first Saudi monarch from a generation of royals who represent the grandsons of country's founder.
Line of succession to Saudi Arabia's throne
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Fighters flee after raiding Philippine village

FIBB fighters abandon positions after taking over a primary school in Midanao and using civilians human shields.
Fighters flee after raiding Philippine village
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US: List of demands to Qatar should be reasonable

Tillerson says Saudi Arabia and its allies listed demands and he hopes they will be 'reasonable and actionable'.
US: List of demands to Qatar should be reasonable
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South Sudan no longer in famine, but situation critical

The country no longer has areas in famine but almost two million people on the brink of starvation, report says.
South Sudan no longer in famine, but situation critical
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Profile: Former Saudi crown prince Mohammed bin Nayef

In a surprise reshuffle of the royal hierarchy, the former crown prince was relieved of all his roles.
Profile: Former Saudi crown prince Mohammed bin Nayef
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Profile: Saudi crown prince Mohammed bin Salman

Newly crowned prince is known to be pragmatic on domestic issues and keen on aggressively countering influence of Iran.
Profile: Saudi crown prince Mohammed bin Salman
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Ex-Saudi crown prince pledges allegiance to successor

Royal decree removes Mohammed bin Nayef as next-in-line to the throne and replaces him with Mohammed bin Salman.
Ex-Saudi crown prince pledges allegiance to successor
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'Around 100 killed' in CAR's Bria despite truce deal

Bria mayor says death toll will certainly rise after a day of heavy clashes between rival factions.
'Around 100 killed' in CAR's Bria despite truce deal
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Doha welcomes US stance on anti-Qatar blockade motives

Qatar reacts to US suggestion that Gulf states' concern about "terrorism" was not real reason behind Doha embargo.
Doha welcomes US stance on anti-Qatar blockade motives
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Imposing a new order on the Gulf

The architects of the blockade on Qatar expect to be able to create a new geopolitical order in the Gulf.
Imposing a new order on the Gulf
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Egypt sends fuel tankers to Gaza to ease power crisis

News comes as relief for Palestinians in the besieged strip, but reports that PA may prevent its use a cause for worry.
Egypt sends fuel tankers to Gaza to ease power crisis
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PM Sorin Grindeanu ousted after no-confidence vote

Ruling Romanian party stages vote of no-confidence and topples prime minister who has been just six months in office
PM Sorin Grindeanu ousted after no-confidence vote
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Iran's ballistic missile capabilities

Iran this week fired missiles at another country for the first time in three decades.
Iran's ballistic missile capabilities
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Implications of a Kurdish vote on independence in Iraq

A referendum on independence in Iraq's autonomous Kurdish area could have consequences for the regional at large.
Implications of a Kurdish vote on independence in Iraq
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The world has abandoned South Sudanese refugees

Despite receiving only limited funds from international organisations, Uganda has given a warm welcome to refugees.
The world has abandoned South Sudanese refugees
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Narrow escape for Brussels after 'nail bomb misfires'

Belgian prosecutor says man shot dead after attempted bombing in central station had not been a 'terrorist' suspect.
Narrow escape for Brussels after 'nail bomb misfires'
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Macron loses more ministers as Francois Bayrou quits

Francois Bayrou, key ally to Emmanuel Macron, resigns amid allegations his MoDem party misused European funds.
Macron loses more ministers as Francois Bayrou quits
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The connection between Grenfell and Finsbury Park

Both the Grenfell fire and the Finsbury Park attack are the result of the UK government's vilification of the 'other'.
The connection between Grenfell and Finsbury Park
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Egypt court halts verdicts on islands transfer deal

Ruling on transfer of Tiran and Sanafir comes a week after parliament backed plans to hand them back to Saudi Arabia.
Egypt court halts verdicts on islands transfer deal
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Saudi Arabia's royal shuffle - All decrees in full

Series of decrees reshuffle Saudi Arabia's line of succession and host of other high-ranking postings in the kingdom.
Saudi Arabia's royal shuffle - All decrees in full
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Criminalising Standing Rock

It is not the first time US government has used all means necessary to stifle activism and resistance.
Criminalising Standing Rock
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US shoots down 'Iranian-made' drone in Syria

Pentagon declined to speculate on who was operating it but said drone advanced on coalition forces in Syria's southeast.
US shoots down 'Iranian-made' drone in Syria
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Uber's CEO and co-founder Travis Kalanick steps down

Kalanick taking time out to heal from mother's death and giving company 'room to embrace new chapter in Uber's history'.
Uber's CEO and co-founder Travis Kalanick steps down
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Philando Castile killing: Police video sparks outrage

Police car video of shooting of black motorist released just days after the Minnesota officer was acquitted at trial.
Philando Castile killing: Police video sparks outrage
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US: People Power

earthrise meets the men and women at the forefront of the grassroots movement for US action against climate change.
US: People Power
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Republican Karen Handel wins key Georgia election

Handel's win avoids Democratic upset by Jon Ossoff in most expensive House race in US history.
Republican Karen Handel wins key Georgia election
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China's Transport Revolution

earthrise investigates how the world's biggest CO2 emitter is taking the lead in the fight to stop climate change.
China's Transport Revolution
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Driving Change

earthrise travels to China and the US to see how the world's environmental leadership is changing hands.
Driving Change
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North Kivu: Civilians bear the brunt of fresh fighting

Civilians have been forced to flee their homes, adding to the tens of thousands already living in IDP camps.
North Kivu: Civilians bear the brunt of fresh fighting
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Venezuela: Attorney General Luisa Ortega to face trial

Country's top court approves lawsuit request against government critic while Maduro sacks top military officials.
Venezuela: Attorney General Luisa Ortega to face trial
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Mohammed bin Salman named Saudi Arabia's crown prince

Saudi king names his son Mohammed bin Salman as crown prince, according to a royal decree published in state media.
Mohammed bin Salman named Saudi Arabia's crown prince
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Gunmen storm Pigcawayan school, take hostages: police

Police say fighters engage in gun battle with troops after attacking a school in Pigcawayan town on Mindanao island.
Gunmen storm Pigcawayan school, take hostages: police
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India arrests 15 for celebrating Pakistan's cricket win

Indian authorities slap sedition charges against villagers for cheering Pakistan's cricket victory in Champions Trophy.
India arrests 15 for celebrating Pakistan's cricket win
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Dozens killed in CAR's Bria despite ceasefire

Bria mayor says heavy clashes break out a day after the signing of a peace deal aimed at ending violence in the country.
Dozens killed in CAR's Bria despite ceasefire
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Are the US and Russia headed for a conflict in Syria?

Russia warns the US and its allies it will shoot down any aircraft flying west of the Euphrates river.
Are the US and Russia headed for a conflict in Syria?
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Qatar: QNA hacking linked to countries boycotting Doha

Attorney general says evidence shows cyberattack on state-run news agency is linked to states that cut ties with Qatar.
Qatar: QNA hacking linked to countries boycotting Doha
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Troops 'neutralise' person at Brussels Central station

Police say situation is under control after 'an explosion around' a person at train station in Belgian capital.
Troops 'neutralise' person at Brussels Central station
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NHRC chairman: Qatar's blockade is a new Berlin Wall

Al-Marri called on the European Parliament to act upon the human rights violations of Qatar's citizens and residents.
NHRC chairman: Qatar's blockade is a new Berlin Wall
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Administrative court annuls Egypt-Saudi islands' deal

High administrative court annuls maritime border accord about the transfer of Tiran and Sanafir islands to Saudi Arabia.
Administrative court annuls Egypt-Saudi islands' deal
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US 'mystified' by Gulf states' position towards Qatar

Grievances towards Qatar are still not listed, which prompts 'more doubts' about reasons behind Gulf rift, US says.
US 'mystified' by Gulf states' position towards Qatar
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Qatar banks have sufficient dollar liquidity

Top commercial bank executives say local banks have enough reserves adding that withdrawals have been limited.
Qatar banks have sufficient dollar liquidity
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Iraqi troops encircle Mosul's Old City

Baghdad says troops have completely surrounded the ISIL stronghold after months of deadly fighting.
Iraqi troops encircle Mosul's Old City
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GCC Crisis: Who’s who?

Despite ongoing mediation efforts to resolve the latest Gulf rift, the key players involved have various stances.
GCC Crisis: Who’s who?
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Taliban kill Afghan security guards

Eight guards were killed while they were on their way to work at Bagram airfield, main US military base in Afghanistan.
Taliban kill Afghan security guards
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Reporters face 70 years in prison over anti-Trump march

Two journalists are among more than 200 people facing felony charges after mass arrests at Inauguration Day rally.
Reporters face 70 years in prison over anti-Trump march
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UN accuses rivals in DR Congo of fuelling ethnic hatred

UN human rights chief Zeid Al Hussein accuses Kinshasa of supporting rebels behind "horrific attacks" in Kasai province.
UN accuses rivals in DR Congo of fuelling ethnic hatred
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EU: Saada bombing shows civilians bear brunt of war

Death of at least 20 in Saudi coalition attack on market is a stark reminder that civilians bear brunt of war, says EU.
EU: Saada bombing shows civilians bear brunt of war
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Tillerson's 'transition' remarks prompt protest in Iran

Iran condemns top US diplomat's suggestion of support for "peaceful transition" of government in Tehran.
Tillerson's 'transition' remarks prompt protest in Iran
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Syrian regime forces resume bombardment of Deraa

Airstrikes and artillery shells hit rebel-held areas of the city after a two-day ceasefire expired, rights group says.
Syrian regime forces resume bombardment of Deraa
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Who is Ali Abdullah Saleh?

Ali Abdullah Saleh, Yemen's president for three decades, was a wily political operator but a poor administrator.
Who is Ali Abdullah Saleh?
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'He killed my daughter because she is Muslim'

Muslim lives are not taken away because of 'road rage' and 'parking disputes'.
'He killed my daughter because she is Muslim'
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It's not the camera, it's the system

Cameras will not end black deaths.
It's not the camera, it's the system
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Eid al-Fitr 2017: Everything you need to know

The three-day Muslim festival marks the end of the fasting month of Ramadan.
Eid al-Fitr 2017: Everything you need to know
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Deadly car bomb attack rocks Somalia's Mogadishu

At least nine people killed in al-Shabab attack on Wadajir district, government official says.
Deadly car bomb attack rocks Somalia's Mogadishu
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Jose Mourinho accused of $3.7m tax fraud in Spain

Spanish prosecutors file claim against Manchester United manager for tax fraud while he was managing Real Madrid.
Jose Mourinho accused of $3.7m tax fraud in Spain
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Israel starts work on new West Bank settlement

Netanyahu says he considers building new West Bank settlement an 'honour' after decades of expanding existing ones.
Israel starts work on new West Bank settlement
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Blockading Qatar, targeting Iran

The Saudi-Israeli alliance is out of the closet.
Blockading Qatar, targeting Iran
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The rise and fall of ISIL explained

Three years after Mosul takeover, here is a breakdown of ISIL's path from its very beginnings to its current decline.
The rise and fall of ISIL explained
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The slow road to recovery for rape survivors in the DRC

In eastern DRC, an outpost of hope provides medical, psychological and social help to marginalised victims.
The slow road to recovery for rape survivors in the DRC
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Finsbury Park: Media demonisation and Islamophobia

Local Muslims say attack is a consequence of long-held anti-Islamic sentiment, particularly among media outlets.
Finsbury Park: Media demonisation and Islamophobia
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Tropical Storm Bret threatens heavy rain in Venezuela

A rare southerly storm is making its way across Trinidad and Tobago and onto South America.
Tropical Storm Bret threatens heavy rain in Venezuela
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John McCain: North Korea 'murdered' Otto Warmbier

Chairman of Armed Services Committee, John McCain, says US should not 'tolerate murder of citizens by hostile powers'.
John McCain: North Korea 'murdered' Otto Warmbier
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Australia halts Syria air strikes after Russia warning

Suspension is 'precautionary measure' amid rising tensions between Russia and US over downing of a Syrian jet.
Australia halts Syria air strikes after Russia warning
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Barclays bank, former bosses charged over Qatar funding

John Varley and three other former bank managers charged with fraud linked to fundraising during 2008 financial crisis.
Barclays bank, former bosses charged over Qatar funding
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Police: Nabra Hassanen killed in 'road rage incident'

Many express outrage over Virginia police's decision not to investigate murder of Muslim teenager as a hate crime.
Police: Nabra Hassanen killed in 'road rage incident'
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Lives in limbo: Why Japan accepts so few refugees

People from all around the world seek asylum in Japan, but just 28 were accepted in 2016.
Lives in limbo: Why Japan accepts so few refugees
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Kurdish and French reporters killed in Mosul explosion

Landmine blast in war-torn Iraqi city kills Kurdish reporter Bakhtiyar Addad and French journalist Stephan Villeneuve.
Kurdish and French reporters killed in Mosul explosion
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NASA's Kepler finds 10 more Earth-like planets

Space telescope finds 10 new planets outside our solar system that could potentially have liquid water and support life.
NASA's Kepler finds 10 more Earth-like planets
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Man charged with terrorism over van attack on Muslims

UK police say suspect, 47, is being 'held for terrorism offences' after attack targeting Muslim worshipers in London.
Man charged with terrorism over van attack on Muslims
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Q&A: Will CAR peace accord bring end to violence?

HRW's Lewis Mudge says a lot more still needs to be done after truce deal signed by CAR government and rebel groups.
Q&A: Will CAR peace accord bring end to violence?
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How's Britain dealing with rising attacks?

A man drove a van at high speed hitting Muslim worshipers outside a mosque in London on Monday.
How's Britain dealing with rising attacks?
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Otto Warmbier: US student freed by North Korea dies

The University of Virginia student, who was held for over 17 months, was medically evacuated from North Korea last week.
Otto Warmbier: US student freed by North Korea dies
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EU's Mogherini urges de-escalation of Qatar-Gulf rift

EU Foreign Affairs head Federica Mogherini says region already dangerous enough, warning of conflict spill-overs.
EU's Mogherini urges de-escalation of Qatar-Gulf rift
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IOM: 126 refugees feared dead after shipwreck off Libya

Testimony from survivors brought to Italy suggests that more than 120 refugees drowned while trying to reach Europe.
IOM: 126 refugees feared dead after shipwreck off Libya
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CAR government signs peace deal with rebel groups

Under the accord, armed groups will be given representation in the political arena in exchange for an end to attacks.
CAR government signs peace deal with rebel groups
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Iran denies Saudi claim of Revolutionary Guards' arrest

Riyadh says Revolutionary Guard members, aboard "explosive-laden" boat, were apprehended near oil platform in the Gulf.
Iran denies Saudi claim of Revolutionary Guards' arrest
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Israeli settlement building soars in West Bank

Israeli data shows work began on 2,758 dwellings between April 2016 and March 2017, compared with 1,619 the year before.
Israeli settlement building soars in West Bank
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Car rams into police vehicle on Champ-Elysees in Paris

Police said that the driver of the car is the only causality in what they described as an 'attempted attack'.
Car rams into police vehicle on Champ-Elysees in Paris
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Qatar: Ready to prop up banks if deposits are withdrawn

Foreign institutions from Saudi Arabia, UAE and Bahrain have about $18bn of deposits in Qatari banks.
Qatar: Ready to prop up banks if deposits are withdrawn
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Russia threatens targeting coalition planes in Syria

Moscow says it will 'target' US coalition aircraft in the west of Syria's Euphrates River after US downed a Syrian jet.
Russia threatens targeting coalition planes in Syria
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Qatar Airways CEO: blockade will leave lasting wound

Akbar Al Baker urges US President Donald Trump to intervene in the dispute and help end GCC blockade.
Qatar Airways CEO: blockade will leave lasting wound
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Qatar FM: We won't negotiate until blockade is lifted

Qatari FM says Gulf states have to lift blockade before Doha takes part in any talks on ending Gulf diplomatic crisis.
Qatar FM: We won't negotiate until blockade is lifted
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Expulsion of Qataris from Gulf states comes into effect

Amnesty says deadline imposed by Saudi Arabia, Bahrain and UAE shows "utter contempt for human dignity".
Expulsion of Qataris from Gulf states comes into effect
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UK: Pressure on May as Grenfell Tower death toll rises

British police say now 79 feared dead as opposition mounts pressure on government to relocate residents.
UK: Pressure on May as Grenfell Tower death toll rises
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This is how the Gulf crisis played out online

A breakdown of the different ways social media users reacted to the Qatar-GCC rift.
This is how the Gulf crisis played out online
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Fresh Syria talks set for July 10 in Astana

Next round of Russian-backed Syria talks in Kazakhstan's capital will coincide with UN-sponsored talks in Geneva.
Fresh Syria talks set for July 10 in Astana
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Gaza's electricity crisis

Electricity is in Gaza is set to become yet more scarce as supplies to the strip will be scaled back by 40 percent.
Gaza's electricity crisis
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