
Tuareg rebels seize control of Kidal following wave of coordinated attacks in Mali
The seizure of the northern town occurs two days after fighting was reported near the capital's airport and air base.
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The seizure of the northern town occurs two days after fighting was reported near the capital's airport and air base.

Preliminary reports from Al Jazeera Global News indicate dozens were injured in the incident, though the cause of the crash remains unconfirmed.

A rise in the unemployment rate coincides with a fall in the effective job vacancy-to-applicant ratio, indicating reduced labour market tightness.

While persistent shortages remain, the slight decline in the vacancy rate signals a strategic pause in recruitment linked to soaring raw material expenses

The decision, backed by President Donald Trump, could shift up to five Democratic-held House seats to Republicans, sparking condemnation from civil rights advocates and igniting similar redistricting efforts in Florida and Virginia.

Rights groups condemn the move as a violation of international law amid ongoing regional hostilities

Karoline Leavitt accuses Democrats of fueling a 'cult of hatred' against the former president, though specific metrics remain undefined in the statement.

Specific content of the diplomatic overture remains undisclosed while President Trump engages senior officials

The Palestinian Authority states the process aims to foster unity, though the geographic scope and low engagement raise questions about the outcome's representativeness.

Diplomatic channels remain active as Washington and Tehran maintain public assertions of holding the upper hand in the conflict

While the gathering aims to determine if the international community can reach consensus on nuclear disarmament, the opening proceedings were characterised by immediate diplomatic friction.

Fire services report the seven-day-old incident in Odate Town is under control, though authorities caution the blaze is not fully extinguished

Beijing tightens scrutiny of foreign investment in domestic AI firms as Washington vows to defend its technology sector against undue interference ahead of a planned summit.

The lawsuit, filed in August 2024, seeks damages exceeding $130 billion and claims the defendants betrayed the organisation's non-profit ethos

Following the fall of Kidal, historically adversarial jihadist groups and Tuareg rebels have formed a coordinated front, leaving regional bodies like ECOWAS powerless to intervene.

NHK reports the national government states the possibility of large-scale earthquakes has not disappeared despite the conclusion of the vigilance phase.

The figure skating pair "Rikiryu", gold medalists at the Milan-Cortina Olympics, are among the honourees selected for their achievements

Buckingham Palace confirms the itinerary remains unchanged following a security review, even as transatlantic ties reach their lowest point since the Suez Crisis.

Severe rhetoric and targeted strikes mark the latest escalation along the border since hostilities resumed in March following the killing of Iran's Supreme Leader

Speculation regarding the timing of Vice President JD Vance's evacuation and Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt's pre-event comments has fuelled a surge of misinformation, prompting scrutiny of security protocols and diplomatic plans

Baghdad shifts strategy away from Nouri al-Maliki after Washington threatens to cut aid

The outcome of the case presided over by US District Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers could significantly alter the balance of power within the global artificial intelligence sector.

With the city under paramilitary control since late October, the detention of over 2,400 individuals has exacerbated a humanitarian emergency marked by torture and lack of medical care.

France 24 analysis examines the incident within the context of rising political violence and media consolidation concerns

Suspect Cole Tomas Allen faces a potential life sentence after breaching security at the White House Correspondents' Association dinner and wounding an officer

The Coordination Framework's new choice is tasked with forming the next government after key rivals withdrew their candidacies

The first direct negotiations between Lebanon and Israel in over three decades have commenced in Washington, marking a significant shift in regional diplomacy.

Buckingham Palace confirms the four-day mission to mark the 250th anniversary of American independence will continue after a shooting incident at a White House dinner

The convergence of jihadist and Tuareg rebel groups has left the military government reeling as regional allies fail to deliver promised military support.

The decision to prohibit the transaction marks a significant shift in how Beijing approaches acquisitions of companies with strong historical links to the nation, analysts say

Judge orders detention pending further hearings as prosecutors confirm intent to harm the President

A unified front between Tuareg separatists and al Qaeda-linked jihadists has delivered a devastating blow to the military regime, exposing the fragility of Russian military support and prompting a desperate appeal to France.

White House officials condemn the remarks as hateful and violent days after a shooting attempt at the gala, marking a direct intervention by the administration against private media

Peace talks mediated by China and regional powers face renewed uncertainty following exchanges of fire near Spin Boldak and in Kunar province

Three converging dynamics identified as drivers of a shift where violence serves as a rhetorical tool to delegitimise dissent

Melania Trump accuses host of spreading hate and demands network take a stand against 'atrocious behaviour'

Authorities confirm the Dahallukitab Group of Schools was operating without government knowledge; eight children and the proprietor's wife remain missing

Far-right leader Naftali Bennett and centrist opposition figure Yair Lapid have announced the resumption of their political alliance, establishing a new party called 'Together' under Bennett's leadership to contest the government.

Officials report the hijacking of the St Kitts and Nevis-flagged ship carrying cement from Egypt to Kenya, the second such incident off Somalia in less than a week.

Gabriel Attal and Jordan Bardella have adopted a strategy of disclosing private relationships, contrasting with rivals who maintain family privacy

The United Nations says the war is weakening vulnerable economies dependent on Gulf imports as international aid becomes scarce

Federal probes into the President's safety protocols intensify following a breach at the gala attended by high-ranking officials and media personalities.

President Tshisekedi's initiative aims to restore governance and traceability in the mining industry through a new security architecture funded by Washington and Abu Dhabi

Prime Minister Mark Carney unveils a 25 billion Canadian dollar initiative to finance energy, infrastructure and technology sectors, marking a strategic shift in national economic policy.

Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has launched a high-stakes diplomatic sprint across Pakistan, Oman and Russia to secure a proposal for reopening the Strait of Hormuz, explicitly separating the issue from negotiations on Tehran's nuclear programme.

Alexandre Diani and Nicolas Paoletti describe the sonic architecture of their latest record, which blends dancefloor rhythms with a distinct French Touch aesthetic.

At least seven people killed and 75 injured in eastern Afghanistan as fragile ceasefire faces renewed strain
JNIM and Tuareg rebels launched simultaneous strikes across the country on Saturday, targeting Kati, Bamako airport, and northern strongholds, while the Goita-led government faces intensified scrutiny over its legitimacy and strategic alliances.