Blog
‘Beautiful board’: How chess saved an Indian village from alcohol, gambling
The game helped a south Indian community escape alcoholism and gambling. Now, it’s known as the Chess Village of India.
Four years after coup, Myanmar regime prepares for ‘violent, messy’ polls
Pressure is building on Myanmar's rulers to hold what opposition groups promise will be fraught national elections.
A rush to normalcy? New Orleans truck attack survivors struggle with trauma
Witnesses traumatised by the violence on New Year’s Day have expressed frustration with a lack of mental health support.
Trump at odds with US military veterans over snarled Afghan relocations
Advocates say broad executive orders have hurt Afghans seeking to flee to the US after aiding its military and groups.
White House announces tariffs on Canada, Mexico & China
The White House spokeswoman has said that the US will place 25% tariffs on Canada and Mexico and 10% on China.
Trump envoy arrives in Venezuela to meet Maduro about deportation flights
Despite tense relations, Maduro government has suggested it could coordinate with Trump on immigration enforcement.
Iran warns that any attack on its nuclear sites would trigger ‘all-out war’
Iran's FM Abbas Araghchi tells Al Jazeera that Iran would 'immediately and decisively' to an US or Israeli attack.
What’s happening in Myanmar? | Start Here
Myanmar’s military regime is under pressure, four years after it seized back power in a coup.
Canada, Mexico leaders brace for Trump’s tariffs
Mexico’s Sheinbaum and Canada’s Trudeau say they are ready to respond should Trump impose 25% tariffs.
WhatsApp says its users targeted by Israeli spyware company Paragon
An official at the Meta-owned platform says it detected attempts by Paragon to hack its users' accounts.

