Reports that two US soldiers were killed in Jordan and attacks affecting several countries across the region have raised fears of a wider conflict. In this interview, Kamran Matin, Associate Professor of International Relations at the University of Sussex, argues that further escalation is more likely than de-escalation. He points to mounting pressure around the Strait of Hormuz, a vital global oil shipping route, and the growing risk of broader regional involvement. Chapters: 0:00 Iran threat

Sirens have sounded across Kuwait as the military says its air defenses are intercepting Iranian missiles and drones. State media in Iran are reporting the military has targeted US interests at two bases in Kuwait. On Saturday, Iranian missiles and drones also struck an oil facility and a power generation and water desalination plant in Kuwait. Iran says it has targeted US military assets across the region, including in Bahrain and Jordan. Al Jazeera’s Laura Khan reports from Doha, Qatar. Su

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says Russia has carried out one of the largest ballistic missile attacks on Kyiv since the start of the war. At least one person has been killed. Ukraine's military says Russia fired 41 missiles at the city, with air defences intercepting nearly half of them. Kyiv's mayor says an apartment building was hit, and several fires have been reported across the capital. In Russia, the governor of the southern Stavropol region has said its air defences were count

On Monday, Andy Burnham will become the UK's seventh prime minister in a decade. Burhnam says tackling the youth unemployment crisis will be his top priority. A recent report found nearly one million young people are not in education, employment or training (NEET). Al Jazeera’s Richard Gaisford reports from Blackpool, where the impact has been among the worst. Subscribe to our channel: http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on X: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish Find us on Facebook: https://www.

Cuba is facing one of its most difficult periods in decades, with worsening shortages, economic struggles and growing frustration among residents. Al Jazeera’s Latin America Editor Lucia Newman, who has reported from Cuba for decades and lived there from 1997 to 2006, returns to examine the country’s dramatic decline. 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 websit

A French cultural festival in Reading highlights UK-EU ties as political debate grows over relations with Europe and the war in Gaza. The report also examines Andy Burnham's positions on foreign policy and international challenges. Al Jazeera’s Camille Nedelec reports. 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://www.aljazeera.com/ Check out our Instagram page

Israeli airstrikes hit central Gaza, injuring civilians in an area sheltering displaced families. Residents report a surge in drone attacks, raising fears and disrupting daily life despite the ceasefire. Al Jazeera’s Hani Mahmoud reports. 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://www.aljazeera.com/ Check out our Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/alj

Ahead of the midterm elections, Donald Trump has accused China of carrying out what he calls the largest compromise of US election data in history. He claims Beijing obtained the personal information of 220 million American voters in the run-up to his defeat in 2020. Andy Roesgen reports.

US air strikes hit targets across southern Iran, killing and injuring civilians. Iran vows retaliation as tensions rise, with Gulf nations including Qatar on alert amid fears of wider regional escalation. Al Jazeera’s Resul Serdar reports from Tehran in I ran and Laura Khan from Doha in the Qatar. 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://www.aljazeera.com

Criticism of US support for Israel is growing as more lawmakers question continued military aid, reflecting a broader shift in public and political opinion. While US military cooperation is expected to continue, recent comments from President Trump and Vice President JD Vance suggest increasing divisions over US policy towards Israel. Craig Boswell reports from Washington. Subscribe: http://trt.world/subscribe Livestream: http://trt.world/ytlive Facebook: http://trt.world/facebook X (Twitter):

In China, desertified land has shrunk by around 10 percent since 2000, and forest cover has increased by around 14 percent, according to official data. It's the result of a decades-long government campaign to combat desertification across the country's north. Rahul Radhakrishnan reports.

Canada is battling more than 800 active wildfires, with thousands of people forced to evacuate as flames destroy homes and entire communities. Thick wildfire smoke has blanketed Toronto and spread into the United States, triggering poor air quality in cities including Detroit, Boston and Washington, DC. Indigenous leaders say some First Nations communities have been devastated, while residents describe growing concerns over health risks linked to smoke and hazardous air conditions. Experts wa

US President Donald Trump has ordered the FBI to investigate what he described as Chinese interference in the 2020 US presidential election. In a televised address, Trump announced the declassification of thousands of documents that he said relate to alleged vulnerabilities in the US electoral system and claimed China obtained millions of US voter records. The White House says the move is intended to strengthen election security and build support for new voting legislation. Critics argue the c

Immigration remains one of the UK's most debated political issues. As Andy Burnham prepares to take office as Prime Minister, reforming the asylum system is expected to become one of the biggest challenges facing his new government. Al Jazeera’s Charlie Angela reports. 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://www.aljazeera.com/ Check out our Instagram page

Spain and Argentina face off in the World Cup final, with history on the line. The match features a clash between Lamine Yamal and Lionel Messi, while New York's smoke concerns add another challenge ahead of the big game. Al Jazeera’s Paul Rhys reports. 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://www.aljazeera.com/ Check out our Instagram page: https://www.in

Donald Trump says new records prove China interfered in the 2020 US election and accuses the intelligence community of covering it up, allegations that could further escalate tensions between Washington and Beijing. Al Jazeera’s Rosiland Jordan reports. 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://www.aljazeera.com/ Check out our Instagram page: https://www.in

Amnesty International is calling for at least three Israeli attacks on southern Lebanon to be investigated as war crimes. The strikes in early March destroyed civilian homes and wiped out entire families, killing 24 people, including 12 children. Israel hasn't provided information on what it was targeting, and Amnesty hasn't found evidence of military objectives at the time. Al Jazeera’s Zeina Khodr reports from Tyre, Lebanon. Subscribe to our channel: http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on X:

Lebanon and Israel have resumed direct talks in Rome in the sixth round of US-mediated negotiations, focused on an Israeli withdrawal. Ambassadors are debating ‘pilot zones’ where Israeli forces would leave and the Lebanese army would deploy, with Zawtar al Gharbiyeh and Zawtar al Sharqieh under consideration. Al Jazeera’s Heidi Pett reports from Froun, Lebanon. Subscribe to our channel: http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on X : https://twitter.com/AJEnglish Find us on Facebook: https://w

As China's economy surged, so did the allure of its capital city. Beijing offered young Chinese people a dream - a place where they could work hard and get rich. But today, many are leaving the city. Al Jazeera’s Katrina Yu reports from Beijing, China. 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: https://www.instagr

In the last hour, the US military has said it's launched another wave of attacks on Iran. It says the strikes are designed to “further degrade military capabilities” that Iranian forces have used to attack commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz. It's the latest in a series of US attacks on Iran after President Donald Trump declared the ceasefire “over” last week. Al Jazeera’s Resul Serdar reports from Tehran, Iran. Subscribe to our channel: http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on X: https