Myanmar pardons former leader Win Myint, while lawyer for Aung San Suu Kyi says her jail sentence has been reduced.Published On 17 Apr 202617 Apr 2026Thousands of prisoners in Myanmar have been granted amnesty or had their sentences reduced. The pardon order by Min Aung Hlaing is one
The International Monetary Fund has downgraded its global growth forecast for 2026 from 3.3 to 3.1 percent, citing the impact of the United States-Israeli war on Iran and the shutdown of the Strait of Hormuz on the world economy.The war has damaged energy infrastructure across the Gulf, while critical exports
On April 17 each year, Palestinian Prisoner’s Day is commemorated to remember the plight of thousands of men, women and children held in Israeli prisons.This year’s remembrance is underscored by Israel’s new death penalty law, which solely targets Palestinians convicted of deadly attacks. Rights groups have called the measure a
When I visited the United Nations Security Council last December to present the Hope Government’s vision for peace in Sudan, I looked at those corridors that I knew well from my many years of work at the United Nations.But my thoughts were elsewhere, back in my country, where my mind
Athletes from Kenya, Nigeria and Jamaica have applications rejected for ‘recruitment drive’ by Turkiye government.By ReutersPublished On 17 Apr 202617 Apr 2026A World Athletics panel has refused 11 allegiance transfer requests to Turkiye over what it called a “coordinated recruitment strategy” by the Turkish government to attract overseas
Amnesty International calls Traore government’s move a ‘flagrant attack’ on basic rights.Published On 17 Apr 202617 Apr 2026Burkina Faso’s military government has ordered the dissolution of more than 100 associations and civil society groups – which rights groups are calling an “attack” on basic rights.It is the latest
Apple's iPhone shipments in China surge 20% in Q1, data shows Reuters
Summary: US President Donald Trump is once again threatening to leave NATO, this time over allies refusing to back the US-Israel war on Iran. But could he actually exit the alliance? Al Jazeera’s Yasmeen ElTahan explains.Published On 17 Apr 202617 Apr 2026Click here to share on social mediashare-nodesSharegoogleAdd Al
EXPLAINERCelebrations in Lebanon as a 10-day ceasefire begins, opening the door to talks on a longer-term Israel-Lebanon deal.Published On 17 Apr 202617 Apr 2026Celebrations have been reported in Lebanon after a 10-day ceasefire took effect, paving the way for talks between Israeli and Lebanese officials on a longer-term
French telecoms trio raise offer for rival Altice's SFR to $24 billion Reuters
Juba, South Sudan – Growing up, Khloe Nyanda and the women and girls around her were taught “to be small and not take up spaces”, the 21-year-old says.But the model and law student at the University of Juba followed her own instincts, and role models who showed her that a
Netflix shares fall after downbeat revenue forecast, co-founder to leave Reuters
Myanmar pardons former leader Win Myint, while lawyer for Aung San Suu Kyi says her jail sentence has been reduced.Published On 17 Apr 202617 Apr 2026Thousands of prisoners in Myanmar have been granted amnesty or had their sentences reduced. The pardon order by Min Aung Hlaing is one
The International Monetary Fund has downgraded its global growth forecast for 2026 from 3.3 to 3.1 percent, citing the impact of the United States-Israeli war on Iran and the shutdown of the Strait of Hormuz on the world economy.The war has damaged energy infrastructure across the Gulf, while critical exports
On April 17 each year, Palestinian Prisoner’s Day is commemorated to remember the plight of thousands of men, women and children held in Israeli prisons.This year’s remembrance is underscored by Israel’s new death penalty law, which solely targets Palestinians convicted of deadly attacks. Rights groups have called the measure a
When I visited the United Nations Security Council last December to present the Hope Government’s vision for peace in Sudan, I looked at those corridors that I knew well from my many years of work at the United Nations.But my thoughts were elsewhere, back in my country, where my mind
Athletes from Kenya, Nigeria and Jamaica have applications rejected for ‘recruitment drive’ by Turkiye government.By ReutersPublished On 17 Apr 202617 Apr 2026A World Athletics panel has refused 11 allegiance transfer requests to Turkiye over what it called a “coordinated recruitment strategy” by the Turkish government to attract overseas
Amnesty International calls Traore government’s move a ‘flagrant attack’ on basic rights.Published On 17 Apr 202617 Apr 2026Burkina Faso’s military government has ordered the dissolution of more than 100 associations and civil society groups – which rights groups are calling an “attack” on basic rights.It is the latest
Apple's iPhone shipments in China surge 20% in Q1, data shows Reuters
Summary: US President Donald Trump is once again threatening to leave NATO, this time over allies refusing to back the US-Israel war on Iran. But could he actually exit the alliance? Al Jazeera’s Yasmeen ElTahan explains.Published On 17 Apr 202617 Apr 2026Click here to share on social mediashare-nodesSharegoogleAdd Al
EXPLAINERCelebrations in Lebanon as a 10-day ceasefire begins, opening the door to talks on a longer-term Israel-Lebanon deal.Published On 17 Apr 202617 Apr 2026Celebrations have been reported in Lebanon after a 10-day ceasefire took effect, paving the way for talks between Israeli and Lebanese officials on a longer-term
French telecoms trio raise offer for rival Altice's SFR to $24 billion Reuters
Juba, South Sudan – Growing up, Khloe Nyanda and the women and girls around her were taught “to be small and not take up spaces”, the 21-year-old says.But the model and law student at the University of Juba followed her own instincts, and role models who showed her that a
Netflix shares fall after downbeat revenue forecast, co-founder to leave Reuters