**Air pollution impacts every stage of human life, report finds**
From foetal development to dementia, 10 years of studies show the adverse impact of air pollution.
**Ethiopia recruits 500,000 women for domestic work in Saudi Arabia**
Human rights activists have criticised Ethiopia's continuing recruitment of women for domestic work in Saudi Arabia.
**Faith Thomas, first Indigenous Australian Test cricketer, dies**
Thomas, who has died aged 90, hailed for her 'groundbreaking contribution' to cricket.
**Sudan fighting: How military rivalry descended into open warfare**
After years of protests and pressure to form a civilian government, how did things devolve into fighting on the streets?
**Heatstroke kills 11 at gov’t awards event in India’s Maharashtra**
Deaths reported as an estimated one million people waited in the sun for hours at the ceremony held near Mumbai.
**As India becomes the most populous nation, Kerala ages**
The percentage of people aged 60-plus in Kerala has shot up from 5.1 percent to 16.5 percent - the highest among states.
https://www.aljazeera.com/gallery/2023/4/17/as-india-becomes-most-populous-an-ageing-trend-in-kerala
**New Zealand radio threatens to quit Twitter over ‘government’ tag**
Radio New Zealand says 'government-funded' label does not reflect broadcaster’s editorial independence.
**IMF wants Egypt to make reforms before bailout review: Report**
IMF wants Cairo to privatise state assets and allow flexibility in its currency, Bloomberg report says.
**Myanmar military pardons more than 3,000 prisoners for New Year**
The military did not specify whether those jailed for opposing its power grab in February 2021 would be freed.
**South Korea, Japan finance heads to hold first talks since 2016**
South Korean Finance Minister Choo Kyung-ho tells reporters he will meet with his Japanese counterpart next month.
**US warship sails through Taiwan Strait following China war games**
USS Milius conducted a 'routine' transit to demonstrate US commitment to a free and open Indo-Pacific, navy says.
**Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 418**
As the conflict enters its 418th day, we take a look at the main developments.
https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/4/17/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-418
**Four killed in shooting at ‘Sweet 16’ birthday party in Alabama**
Attack in Dadeville, Alabama, marks the third high-profile mass shooting in as many weeks in the US.
https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/4/17/four-killed-in-shooting-at-alabama-sweet-16-birthday-party
**Alabama shooting: 4 killed in Dadeville ‘Sweet 16’ birthday party**
Attack in Dadeville, Alabama, marks the third high-profile mass shooting in as many weeks in the US.
https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/4/17/four-killed-in-shooting-at-alabama-sweet-16-birthday-party
**Fierce fighting continues in Sudan after brief humanitarian pause**
Presidents of Kenya, South Sudan and Djibouti to travel to Sudan as clashes between rival military factions rages.
https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/4/16/fighting-rages-in-sudan-despite-humanitarian-pause
**Putin meets China’s defence minister, hails military ties**
Vladimir Putin's meeting with Li Shangfu comes less than a month after Xi Jinping's three-day state visit to Moscow.
https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/4/16/putin-meets-with-chinas-defense-minister-in-moscow
**Putin meets with China’s defence minister in Moscow**
Putin met with Gen. Li Shangfu less than a month after Chinese leader Xi Jinping held a three-day state visit to Moscow.
https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/4/16/putin-meets-with-chinas-defense-minister-in-moscow
**Iran issues prison sentences for 2020 downing of Ukraine airliner**
Iran has said the suspects include missile defence personnel who made a 'disastrous mistake'.
**Is Sudan’s unity in danger?**
The Sudanese army is battling the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces.
https://www.aljazeera.com/program/inside-story/2023/4/16/is-sudans-unity-in-danger
**Photos: Phantom of the Opera ends 35-year Broadway run**
The longest-running stage musical in Broadway history is taking its final bow in New York City.
https://www.aljazeera.com/gallery/2023/4/16/phantom-of-the-opera-prepares-to-close-after-35-years