The US has reinstated its naval blockade on Iran saying it's in response to attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz. US forces are now blocking traffic coming to and from Iranian ports. And Donald Trump has threatened to carry out more strikes on Iran. The US military has carried out strikes on Iran for a fourth consecutive night. US Central Command says it hit dozens of Iranian military targets. Iran has launched retaliatory attacks across the region. Kuwait, Bahrain, and Jordan have soun

Zeidon Alkinani, the founding director of Arab Perspectives Institute and a non-resident fellow at the Middle East Council on Global Affairs, tells Al Jazeera that Gulf states are being forced to rethink their security strategy as the US-Iran confrontation escalates and the Strait of Hormuz becomes a battleground of prestige and pressure. 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

Demolition crews are clearing homes and shops in Attecoube, an Abidjan suburb, after flash floods killed dozens in Ivory Coast. Officials say many structures were built illegally in flood- and landslide-risk zones and plan to displace 3,000 people first, with 2,000 more to follow. Al Jazeera’s Ahmed Idris 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

Egypt just built the largest defense complex on Earth, called The Octagon. While the government calls it a futuristic hub for national security, critics argue it's multi-billion dollar fortress built to insulate the ruling elite from its own citizens. As Egypt’s military expands its grip on society, ordinary Egyptians are facing historic inflation, poverty, and a collapsing currency. #octagon #egypt #defense #poverty #dwcurrentaffairs Chapters: 00:00 The World's largest military complex 01:0

A Chinese tech-firm has unveiled a new AI-driven robot which it says is the first of its kind designed to tackle loneliness. Developers say more than 13,000 orders have already been placed. The human-like “companion robots” are said to provide owners with “unconditional love”. Al Jazeera’s Katrina Yu reports from Shenzhen, China. 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 ou

Iran's Revolutionary Guard says it's targeted US military assets in Bahrain and Jordan. The IRGC says it fired missiles and drones at the headquarters of the US Fifth Fleet in Bahrain. Air raid sirens were activated, and interceptions were seen in the sky over the capital Manama. Iran also targeted what it described as an “important US military facility” at an air base in Jordan. Jordanian armed forces said they shot down four missiles in their airspace. Iran says retaliatory operations against

Most EU member countries have said they are in favor of banning trade with Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank. The bloc had been under pressure to act as a whole, after several member states imposed their own restrictions following increasing settler violence. #eu #israel #westbank #dwcurrentaffairs 00:00 Kallas: Support for trade ban with Israeli settlements 00:36 Kaja Kallas, EU Foreign Policy Chief 01:39 Alberto Alemanno, Professor of European Union Law, HEC Paris 02:53 EU mi

Yemen’s internationally recognised government saying the operation was aimed at preventing an Iranian aircraft from landing. The government claims the Iranian plane was carrying military personnel and equipment intended for Ansar Allah Houthi fighters, allegations rejected by the Houthis, who accuse Saudi Arabia of carrying out the attack. Following the strike, the Houthis said they launched missiles and drones targeting Abha International Airport in Saudi Arabia in response. The escalation h

The United States says it has carried out a third consecutive night of strikes on Iran, targeting facilities linked to Tehran’s operations around the Strait of Hormuz. US President Donald Trump says the strikes are aimed at limiting Iran’s military capabilities in the strategic waterway, while announcing a new naval blockade and proposed charges on cargo vessels passing through the strait. Iran says it will continue retaliatory actions against US targets, with reports of explosions across seve

Palestinians in Gaza and the West Bank are paying tribute to the legacy of Qatar’s Father Emir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, remembering his political and humanitarian support over the years. The report highlights Sheikh Hamad’s historic 2012 visit to Gaza, where he called for Palestinian unity and greater cooperation in addressing the challenges facing Palestinians. It also examines the impact of Qatari-funded projects, including Sheikh Hamad Hospital and Hamad City, which provided essen

Qatar is mourning the passing of Father Emir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, as international leaders and dignitaries arrive in Doha to offer condolences to Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani. The report looks at Sheikh Hamad’s transformative leadership and his role in modernising Qatar’s economy, expanding its natural gas industry, developing major infrastructure projects and strengthening the country’s position on the global stage. During his rule, Qatar became a key diplomatic mediator

Mexico’s government says it is filing formal complaints with the US Department of Justice over the deaths of 17 Mexican nationals involving ICE agents. President Claudia Sheinbaum described the killing of Lorenzo Salgado as an “execution” and called for accountability over US immigration enforcement practices. Salgado, a longtime Houston resident with no criminal record, was killed during an encounter with ICE agents who said he drove toward them. Security footage has raised questions over tha

The circumstances of Trump ally Lindsey Graham's death are still being examined. But the online reaction has already turned geopolitical. Here’s what is known, what is not known, and why Russia is being discussed. Chapters:  00:00 Lindsey Graham dies at 71 00:37 DW’s Misha Komodovsky in Washington 01:45 Conspiracy theories spread online 02:18 Questions about possible Russian involvement 02:29 Misha Komodovsky: No verified evidence 02:53 Russia-Graham tensions explained 03:28 FBI, Capito

The latest strikes between Iran and the United States began with another attack on commercial shipping. Now Iran says ships must follow its rules in Hormuz. The US says the strait remains open to lawful transit. That disagreement about one of the world's most important energy routes is once again driving a dangerous military and diplomatic standoff in the Gulf. #iran #straitofhormuz #usa #shipping #dwcurrentaffairs For more news go to: http://www.dw.com/en/ Follow DW on social media: ►Insta

South Korea is rolling out a nationwide plan to tackle youth suicide. It involves fifteen government ministries with the aim to halve the suicide rate by 2035. The plan includes an AI system to detect warning signs on social media. It will also place professional counsellors in every school across South Korea. The plan has been welcomed and criticised in equal measure and also raised internet privacy concerns. Al Jazeera’s Jack Barton reports from Seoul, South Korea. Subscribe to our channel

Disruptions to gas supplies from Iran are worsening Iraq’s chronic power shortages, as the country faces another summer of extreme heat. Climate change is pushing temperatures even higher, while electricity cuts are fuelling public anger and piling pressure on the new prime minister. Al Jazeera’s Jack Hewson reports from Baghdad, Iraq. 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 w

The latest fighting has pushed oil prices up by as much as 4 percent, with brent crude rising above $79 a barrel. Cornelia Meyer is a specialist on oil and gas markets, and also CEO at Meyer Resources. She says until there is consistent two-way traffic in the Strait of Hormuz, concerns will remain over supply. 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.aljazee

At least 27 dead, 63 injured after fire at Bangkok pub The fire began shortly before midnight, and spread quickly through the venue. Authorities believe the fire was caused by an electrical fault and reports say many victims were trapped near locked exits. Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul visited the scene and expressed condolences to the families of the victims and ordered an investigation into the disaster. The tragedy has sparked fresh questions about fire safety standards and emerge

Paul Musgrave, an Associate Professor of Government at Georgetown University in Qatar, tells Al Jazeera the US and Iran are now “negotiating through blows” over the Strait of Hormuz, raising fears the crisis could still escalate despite diplomatic efforts. 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.aljazeera.com/ Check out our Instagram page: https://www.instagr

Iran's revolutionary guard say they've hit US military assets in Bahrain, Kuwait and Jordan. Bahrain's Interior Ministry confirmed that air raid sirens were sounded. And Kuwait's army says it's engaging with hostile aerial targets in its airspace. Jordan's military says it shot down four missiles. Al Jazeera’s Hamza Mohamed reports from Doha, Qatar. Subscribe to our channel: http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on X: https://X.com/AJEnglish Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazee