Yemen's Ansar Allah Houthi-group says it's targeted two oil tankers in the Red Sea, saying the ships were violating its naval blockade on Saudi Arabia. The incident reportedly took place about 130 kilometers off the Saudi coast. The Saudi-owned tanker Encelia caught fire, after an unknown projectile hit its bow. Maritime officials say there are no known casualties. A second vessel, the Layla has reportedly also caught fire in the same attack. Al Jazeera’s Um-e-Kulsoom Shariff reports from Doha

The United States says it's reached a nuclear cooperation agreement with Saudi Arabia. The deal will potentially allow Saudi Arabia to develop civilian uranium enrichment capabilities. The US energy department says it's a decade-long, multi-billion-dollar partnership that would include Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT). Trump is expected to ask Congress for the agreement's final approval. Al Jazeera’s Matthew Torres reports from Washington, DC. Subscribe to our channel: http://bit.ly/AJS

The future of funding for critical agencies at the United Nations has dominated a Congressional committee hearing in Washington. The session included testimony from the US ambassador to the UN — which has had major cuts implemented under the Trump Administration. Al Jazeera’s Patty Culhane reports from Capitol Hill. Subscribe to our channel: http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on X: https://X.com/AJEnglish Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera Check our website: http://www.a

It is D-day for the South African Reserve Bank. The Monetary Policy Committee is set to announce its latest interest rate decision this afternoon. Economists are widely expecting a 25-basis-point interest rate hike. #dstv403

Disbarred attorney and former reality TV personality Peet Viljoen's bail bid continues in the Pretoria Specialised Commercial Crimes Court. Viljoen faces more than 400 charges, including fraud, corruption, theft, forgery and uttering. The charges relate to the alleged fraudulent sale of 46 city of Johannesburg properties worth an estimated R27-million in 2010. The State is opposing bail, while Viljoen denies the allegations and maintains that the case against him is weak. #dstv403

Lebanon's Prime Minister Nawaf Salam has planted the national flag in Zawtar al-Gharbiya, marking a symbolic return of state authority a day after Israeli forces withdrew from the southern town, one of three designated "pilot zones". Residents remain sceptical, with many stopped at an army checkpoint and told they cannot return home until landmines are cleared. Some houses were demolished just before the Israeli withdrawal, deepening mistrust among locals who say the agreement offers little real

TRT World has interviewed Jean-Pierre Lacroix, the UN Under-Secretary-General for Peace Operations to discuss its missions across the world.

Hamas’s newly elected political bureau chief Khalil al-Hayya has made his first public statement since taking over the group’s leadership. Hayya said Hamas’s priorities include restoring what he called a dignified life for Palestinians in Gaza and accelerating reconstruction. He rejected any conditions linking Gaza’s rebuilding to political concessions or agreements. Hayya said Gaza would remain part of a Palestinian entity and pledged to continue pursuing goals involving Gaza, the occupied West

Iran has responded to US President Donald Trump’s latest threats over attacks on vessels in the Strait of Hormuz. Trump warned that any Iranian attack on ships would trigger US strikes on bridges and power plants inside Iran, including near Tehran. Tehran said the warning represents a new escalation and vowed to respond if Iranian civilian infrastructure is targeted. An Iranian military source cited by state media said any US attack on bridges or power plants would lead Iran to expand operations

Greece is objecting to part of the European Commisson's latest sanctions package targeting Russian gas exports. They say that it could hurt the Greek shipping industry more than it would hit the Russian market. Al Jazeera’s John Psaropoulos reports from Piraeus, Greece. Subscribe to our channel: http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on X: https://x.com/ajenglish Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera Check our website: https://www.aljazeera.com Check out our Instagram page: ht

Ukrainian drones have hit warehouses belonging to Russia's largest online retailer in the Krasnodar region. The company's co-founder says several people were injured in the strike. On Saturday, a similar attack killed at least eight workers, sparking fires and disrupting operations. Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has sacked the military's commander-in-chief, Oleksandr Syrskyi. The move follows days of protests against the dismissal of Mykhailo Fedorov, the popular defence minister

In war-torn Sudan, even the simplest daily transactions have become a challenge. As cash disappears from markets and ATMs fall silent, Sudanese are turning to mobile banking—not by choice, but by necessity. Rimah Hamid reports.

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio says Washington is willing to pursue diplomacy with Iran, but that Tehran must show it is serious about talks. He's attending the annual meeting of foreign ministers of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, known as ASEAN. Speaking in Manila, he said the US will defend freedom of navigation through the Strait of Hormuz. Protesters gathered outside those ASEAN talks in Manila. Many are angry at Rubio's presence, and his role in the US war on Iran. ASEAN m

The cost of Washington's war in Iran has reached $37.5bn. That's according to the US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. He told a Senate committee that the Pentagon now needs nearly $90bn in additional funding and says anything less would put US national security at risk. Al Jazeera’s Eva McKend reports from Capitol Hill. Subscribe to our channel: http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on X: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera Check our website: http

The planned opening of the Gordie Howe International Bridge between Detroit and Windsor has become another flashpoint in the growing trade dispute between the United States and Canada. The $4.5bn crossing, built to strengthen one of the world’s biggest trading relationships, has been delayed by US President Donald Trump. The bridge was designed to ease pressure on the century-old Ambassador Bridge, which handles a major share of North American land trade. Canadian officials and business leaders

Wildfires are scorching southern Europe, including Spain, France, Italy and Greece. Thousands of people have been forced from their homes. Al Jazeera’s Imogen Kimber reports. Subscribe to our channel: http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera Check our website: http://www.aljazeera.com/ Check out our Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/aljazeeraenglish/ Download AJE Mobile App: https://aje.io/AJEM

Southeast Asian nations are warning of an energy shock as renewed fighting between the United States and Iran raises fears over oil and gas flows through the Strait of Hormuz. ASEAN foreign ministers meeting in Manila have issued an urgent appeal to keep the vital shipping route open. We speak to Chatham House's Ben Bland about the economic and geopolitical fallout for the region. #dwcurrentaffairs 00:00 Strait of Hormuz disruption raises global economic concerns 01:08 ASEAN ministers respo

The US has proposed three pilot zones in southern Lebanon—Zawtar al-Gharbiya, Froun and Srifa—as an initial step towards Israel's phased military withdrawal. Lebanese troops have begun deploying to Zawtar al-Gharbiya, clearing roads and removing unexploded ordnance left by Israeli forces. Despite a ceasefire agreement, Israel still occupies roughly 6% of southern Lebanon, where months of fighting have damaged or destroyed numerous villages and displaced hundreds of thousands. The initiative i

Lebanese President Joseph Aoun is in Washington for the first visit by a Lebanese leader to the White House since 2009. The talks focused on a fragile framework aimed at ending hostilities with Israel, securing an Israeli withdrawal and allowing displaced residents to return to the south. But renewed attacks on Iran have made that already difficult task even harder. Al Jazeera’s Bernard Smith reports from Washington, DC. Subscribe to our channel: http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on Twitter

A blast has also been reported in Behbahan, in Iran’s south-western Khuzestan province. Video from the area shows a large plume of dark smoke rising into the air. Residents of Mahshahr have also reported hearing several blasts. Al Jazeera's Tohid Asadi joins live from Tehran. Subscribe to our channel: http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera Check our website: http://www.aljazeera.com/ Check out ou