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Middle East round-up: Sudan descends into chaos

Here’s a round-up of Al Jazeera’s Middle East and North Africa coverage this week.

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After days at sea with the Cook Islands PM, here’s what I learned

Will plans to mine the Pacific Ocean for metals needed in the green energy transition put our oceans at risk?

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Millions close to hunger after WFP cuts food aid to Afghanistan

Six million Afghans, the UN agency warns, are one step away from famine as it appeals for more funds for Afghanistan.

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Ukrainian counteroffensive looms as Putin leans on Wagner

What happened in the 60th week of Russia’s war on Ukraine?

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Ukraine’s Odesa is alive and joking despite shelling, blackouts

Russia launched a drone attack on the port city this week. Yet civilians find small sources of solace.

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UN chief to host May meeting on Afghanistan in Qatar

Senior UN official says meeting could include talks on ‘baby steps’ towards international recognition of the Taliban.

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Sudan’s generals reject negotiations as ceasefire fails

Both sides blame each other for the ongoing fighting in interviews with Al Jazeera.

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Within the Colorado River crisis, an opportunity

Al Jazeera travels to Indigenous communities in western US that are asserting their water rights amid historic drought.

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US lawmakers banned assault weapons in 1994. Why can’t they now?

Calls to ban assault weapons regularly follow mass shootings but the effort remains stalled in the US Congress.

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A history of China and Taiwan

A “breakaway province”, a “government-in-exile”, a “separate nation” – Taiwan’s status has dominated discussions on China for decades.

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Sudan health system overwhelmed as fighting rages on

Nearly 50 health facilities have closed in the capital and surrounding areas since the conflict broke out.

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Online posts in Sudan show trapped civilians, doctors in despair

Videos on social media show evacuated hospitals, trapped university students, and civilians sheltering under furniture.

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The soft-power campaign of Sudan’s RSF leader ‘Hemedti’

Leader of the Rapid Support Forces has used global public relations firms to convince observers he is a force for good.

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So long Singapore: Expats flee city as rents go through the roof

Southeast Asian city-state is losing international talent as some expats report rent hikes as high as 80 percent.

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Malaysia’s Ramadan bazaars draw crowds, but some tighten belts

The nightly markets are popular with Muslims and non-Muslims alike but there are concerns of food going to waste.

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Revealed: US grounded Chinese drones despite security warnings

Trump-era briefing obtained by Al Jazeera shows that officials feared drone ban would increase cybersecurity risks.

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Thousands flee as new ceasefire attempt fails in Sudan

Khartoum residents struggle with power cuts, water shortage as fighting rages for fifth day.

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Residents flee Khartoum as fighting continues

Bodies on the streets of the Sudanese capital as fighting enters fifth day despite ceasefire claims.

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Can the international community stop the fighting in Sudan?

The warring generals show little interest in ending hostilities amid what could be an existential threat to them.

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Why is Ukrainian grain suddenly so divisive in Europe?

Top European Union officials are racing to appease a handful of countries that have temporarily banned imports.

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Murabitat: The Palestinian women defending Al-Aqsa

Murabitat remain dedicated to defending Al-Aqsa against Israeli incursions, despite repeated banning orders.

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Diplomats, aid workers under attack in ‘nightmare’ Sudan violence

Endre Stiansen, the Norwegian ambassador to Sudan, said the ‘urban warfare’ in Khartoum is unprecedented.

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‘They have to win’: Canadian women footballers fight for equality

The national team’s push for equal opportunity and support ahead of the World Cup is long overdue, ex-players say.

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Sudan fighting enters day 5: What to know

As fighting rages in Khartoum and other cities in Sudan, we take a look at the main developments.

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Chinese man accused of blasphemy in Pakistan taken into custody

The Chinese national working at a hydropower project denies the allegation levelled by his co-workers.

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