‘Positive progress’ as US, Iran wrap up indirect technical talks in Qatar

Tehran says 'communication channel' to be established with Washington to discuss breaches of the interim deal.

Maradona to Messi: Why Bangladesh loves Argentina’s footballers

Diego Maradona turned a nation 17,000km from Argentina into die-hard fans. Lionel Messi has enthralled a…

China’s new ethnic unity law extends its legal reach overseas

Rather than promote ethnic harmony, activists say the law could justify transnational repression.

Businessman on trial in Malta over prominent journalist’s murder

Yorgen Fenech is charged with orchestrating the assassination of journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia.

Taiwan needs to become a ‘hornet’s nest’ of drones, US diplomat says

De ?facto US ambassador Raymond Greene says drones represent a 'game-changing opportunity' to enhance Taiwan's security.

Asian stocks mostly decline on a sell-off of chip shares

HONG KONG (AP) — Asian shares mostly declined Thursday on heavy selling of computer chip stocks,…

Belgium fans erupt after latest-ever goal seals place in last 16

Belgium fans celebrate a dramatic 3-2 victory over Senegal in extra time.

Palestinians face uncertain future as Gaza marks 1,000 days of war

It’s the 1,000th day of war since a Hamas-led attack on Israel that sparked the war…

Oil prices fall to levels not seen since start of US-Israel war on Iran

Brent falls below $71 a barrel amid reports of progress in talks to end the war.

An AP journalist describes a month in the epicenter of Congo’s Ebola outbreak

BUNIA, Congo (AP) — Mourners stood at a distance as a small coffin was lowered into…

Survivors look to foreign aid after the earthquakes in Venezuela

Al Jazeera’s Teresa Bo reports from a golf course turned relief centre in Venezuela.

One Tech Tip: Planning a trip this summer? Don’t neglect your tech safety checklist

Summer is time for that well-deserved vacation. To get ready for your trip, make sure to…

Is hiring picking up in the US? Thursday’s report will help illustrate trends

WASHINGTON (AP) — Is the U.S. economy emerging from a period of sluggish hiring to something…

New Jersey is set to charge companies with workers on Medicaid. Other states may follow.

New Jersey is launching a new fee on companies whose workers have Medicaid health coverage instead…

The Knicks. The World Cup. Taylor Swift’s rumored wedding. It’s the Summer of New York

NEW YORK (AP) — It is a city bathed in the orange-and-blue afterglow of a Knicks…

The Declaration’s forgotten (non)signer: John Dickinson’s missing 1776 signature haunts his legacy

NEW YORK (AP) — For a quarter century, Jane Calvert has been on a mission shared…

The Onion’s new parody of Alex Jones’ Infowars starts with $100,000 to Sandy Hook families

The satirical news site The Onion isn’t waiting to take possession of Infowars to launch a…

Facing barbs and pressure from Trump, Europe’s leaders close ranks

ROME (AP) — U.S. President Donald Trump’s attacks on Italy’s premier have had an unintended consequence.After…

Virginia officer placed on administrative leave after malicious wounding charge tied to off duty incident

A Virginia police officer was arrested this week after allegedly assaulting a person he knew while…

Nearly 100 monkeys escape enclosure, invade neighborhoods as officials scramble to recapture them

Nearly 100 monkeys ran loose through neighborhoods in central Thailand after escaping from a government-run enclosure…

California gets Bruce Lee Day in a first for US state’s Chinese Americans

Bruce Lee Day aims to honour the San Francisco-born martial arts legend as a cultural bridge…

US designates Ecuador’s Chone Killers gang as ‘terrorist’ organisation

Ecuador's government praises the US for backing President Noboa's campaign to dismantle gang-crime networks.