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On the road to Rogun Dam, Tajikistan’s ‘greatest dream’
Al Jazeera visits the site of the Rogun dam construction, Tajikistan’s ‘Project of the Century’.
![The Roghun Dam represents a great national idea in a country that knows the meaning of winter cold, power outages, and a rugged geography. [Al Jazeera]](/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/xxx-1779999346-1780063299.webp?resize=770%2C513&quality=80)
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Africa’s richest man plans new Mombasa oil refinery: Why this matters
Dangote’s planned East Africa refinery will model his recent mega project in Nigeria’s Lagos.
From: NewsFeed
At least nine killed in explosion at Pakistan market
At least nine people were killed and some 30 injured in a blast at a market in the Pakistani town of Sarai Naurang.
Published On 12 May 2026
From: NewsFeed
Deadly car bomb attack hits checkpoint in northwest Pakistan
A suspected car bombing followed by a firefight at a police checkpoint has killed more than a dozen people in Bannu.
Published On 10 May 2026
Satellite imagery reveals how Sudan’s war scorched its ‘breadbasket’
Data from satellites shows how Sudan’s war devastated its farming heartland, triggering a unprecedented hunger crisis.
Russian strikes kill at least eight in Ukraine, drones hit Moscow
Kharkiv and Kherson targeted by missiles, while Russian capital suffers rare hit from drones.
Bosnia signs up to Trump-linked pipeline to reduce Russian gas dependence
The European Union warns that the deal on the link to Croatia could jeopardise Bosnia’s bid to join the bloc.
Death toll after train crash near Indonesia’s Jakarta rises to 14
The head of the national rescue agency says efforts continue to remove people trapped in wreckage.
From: NewsFeed
Survivors of deadly Indonesia train crash pulled from wreckage
Two trains collided in Bekasi, Indonesia late Monday, killing at least four people and injuring dozens more.
Published On 27 Apr 2026
Canada’s Carney announces a sovereign wealth fund
The prime minister says the federal government will put up money alongside private investors to fund major projects.
Russian attacks on Ukraine kill at least five, damage ship in port
Ukrainian attacks on Russia injure at least six people in Vologda region and annexed Crimea.
