Biden threatens Israel's weapons supply if it begins an assault on Rafah.
US President Joe Biden has threatened to cut off Israel's supply of weaponry if it launches a large-scale attack on Rafah. For weeks, Washington has pressed Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu not to send troops into the city in Gaza's south, where more than one and a half million displaced Palestinians have sought sanctuary.
Israeli drone attack kills one in southern Lebanon.
The Israeli military conducted a drone strike on the village of Ain Baal, which is located near Tyre in southern Lebanon. After many drones from Lebanon struck northern Israel and allegedly injured three Israelis, the attack resulted in at least one death and other injuries, according to medical officials cited.
Elections in Maldives in 2024: An important vote on President Muizzu's term
On April 21, the Maldives will hold parliamentary elections, and the polls indicate that this will be a pivotal referendum on President Muhammad Muizzu's term. Muizzu took over in November of last year, and his leadership and policies are up for scrutiny. Keep an eye out for additional information!
Russia shoots down "38 drones" after reports that Ukraine deployed weapons into Crimea.
All 38 drones that Ukraine had launched at the Crimean peninsula, according to Russia, have been destroyed by its air defense systems. Social media posts about early-morning explosions close to an oil facility in the Black Sea port of Feodosia prompted the declaration. Rob McBride of Al Jazeera has the most recent information from Kyiv.
ChatGPT's creator is preparing to develop a search engine to compete with Google.
ChatGPT Maker OpenAI is expected to debut an AI-powered search engine on Monday, challenging Google's supremacy in search engines. OpenAI's launch will coincide with Google's annual developers' conference, when the company is anticipated to unveil new AI capabilities. The research explains how the AI struggle between the tech titans will play out.
Festival Qumra: A Qatari occasion showcasing the area's up-and-coming directors
To support the region's future generation of filmmakers, Qatar is hosting its tenth annual Qumra festival. To assist prospective filmmakers and producers in developing their work, some of the top figures in the industry are invited to Doha for this event. In particular, for young Palestinian filmmakers, the event provides a lifeline.
Bangladesh heatwave: Dhaka swelters under 40°C temperatures
This heatwave in Bangladesh is the longest it has been in 76 years. Schools are closed until Thursday due to the heatstroke deaths of at least ten people. The lack of rain and intense heat are threatening the livelihoods of thousands of people on low incomes, including many farmers.
Political unrest in Haiti: Jimmy Cherizier, a gang leader
Al Jazeera was informed by one of Haiti's most influential gang leaders that he is prepared to intensify his assault on the nation's institutions. It comes after several weeks of bloodshed that have led to a humanitarian disaster.
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