US forces have carried out more attacks on Iran as the standoff for the Strait of Hormuz intensifies. Central Command (CENTCOM) confirmed it hit dozens of targets in Iran overnight. The port cities of Bandar Abbas, Sirik and Jask have been hit. Qeshm Island, off the coast of Iran, was also targeted. Iranian media say at least one person has been killed and four others wounded. Al Jazeera’s Resul Serdar reports from Tehran, Iran. Subscribe to our channel: http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on

Pakistan has intensified deportations of Afghan nationals after a government deadline for undocumented migrants passed, citing worsening security conditions. Thousands of families, some who have lived in Pakistan for decades, are now travelling through the Khyber Pass with whatever belongings they can carry. Many say they have no official ties to Afghanistan, having built homes, businesses and educations in Pakistan, leaving them facing an uncertain future in a country they barely know. Al Jaze

Israeli air strikes have hit multiple sites across the Gaza Strip, including a workshop on Al Sina'a Street struck twice in one day, killing at least seven Palestinians. Among the dead is an eight-year-old girl shot by Israeli forces at a tent encampment in the Al Maghazi refugee camp. Residents describe fleeing repeated strikes with nowhere safe to go, as Gaza's collapsed civil defence and medical systems leave fires unextinguished and the wounded without adequate care. More than 1,000 Pales

Qatar's Father Emir Sheikh Hamad Bin Khalifa Al Thani launched Al Jazeera Media Network in 1996. Now widely regarded as the “godfather” of the channel, this was his speech marking its 25th anniversary. 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/aljazeeraenglish/ Download AJE mobile app

Russia's influence in Africa is growing and the battle for hearts and minds is increasingly being fought through faith. The Russian Orthodox Church says more than 200 African parishes have pledged allegiance to Moscow since 2022. For some worshippers, it's about shared values. For others, it's another sign of the Kremlin's expanding footprint across the continent. Al Jazeera’s Nicolas Haque reports from Yaounde, Cameroon. Subscribe to our channel: http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on X: ht

South Africans are demanding more job opportunities after some foreign workers left the country following anti-migrant protests. Businesses are facing pressure from demonstrators to hire more local employees amid rising tensions over employment. Al Jazeera’s Haru Mutasa 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 Inst

The RSF has been vying for control of Sudan for years. But the paramilitary group has been accused of atrocities against civilians - ranging from rape to repeated mass killings. Al Jazeera’s Julide Ayger explains. 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/

The US and Iran exchanged another round of attacks, as President Trump says Iran is eager to negotiate despite ongoing military escalation. Rising oil price concerns and domestic political pressure in the US continue to cloud the prospects for a lasting peace. Our North America Correspondent Jon Brain reports.

Regional mediators were scrambling again on Friday to pull the US and Iran back from the brink of renewed war, as days of strikes by the two countries appeared to settle into an uneasy pause. The fragile ceasefire between the US and Iran appears to be unravelling. Fresh exchanges of strikes have fuelled fears of a wider conflict, prompting renewed international calls for restraint. The United Nations is urging both sides to return to diplomacy before the crisis escalates further. Bassam Bounenni

Typhoon Bavi is bringing heavy rain and strong winds to Japan, Taiwan, and China after sweeping across the Pacific. Flights and ferry services were canceled, residents prepared for severe weather, and authorities issued safety warnings. Al Jazeera’s Barnaby Lo 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

A deadly fire broke out at a shoe factory in Jinjiang, China, killing several workers and injuring others. Nearly 240 employees were inside when the blaze spread through the building. Authorities launched an investigation into the disaster. Al Jazeera’s Katrina Yu 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

An Indian streaming platform removed a film, sparking censorship accusations. Filmmakers released it online after rejecting requested changes by the Film Board. Set during a historic internal conflict, the controversy has increased interest in Punjab and the film. Al Jazeera’s Ferdia Carr 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/

US President Donald Trump’s move to allow Ukraine to produce Patriot missiles could boost its air defences, but building them locally will take years. Until then, Ukraine remains vulnerable to Russia’s relentless ballistic missile attacks. Shadia Edwards-Dashti reports from Kiev.

The devastating earthquakes in Venezuela have prompted an immediate response from the international community, including Venezuelan migrant communities around the world. More than seven million Venezuelans have left their homeland in recent years, and they may now play a vital role in the country's long road to recovery. TRT World's Oriana Gonzalez reports.

Months of Israeli air strikes on southern Lebanon have caused widespread destruction, forcing hundreds of thousands to flee. The attacks have also damaged historic sites, including the ancient city of Tyre, one of the world’s oldest continuously inhabited settlements. Al Jazeera’s Rob McBride 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.

Thailand aims to become Southeast Asia’s AI hub, attracting billions in investment and new data centres. However, concerns are growing over the environmental impact and effects on local communities. Al Jazeera’s Tony Cheng 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/aljazeerae

Following a wave of anti-migrant protests in South Africa, documented migrants are also becoming targets. TRT World's Thuso Khumalo reports from Johannesburg, where community groups and concerned citizens are working to protect vulnerable foreign nationals, oppose xenophobia and Afrophobia, and ensure immigration laws are enforced without violence.

In southern Lebanon, Israel continues to raze entire villages to consolidate its self-declared buffer zone. Christian villages like Rmeich are among those caught in the crossfire between Hezbollah and Israel, and there are concerns if the conflict drags on, it too may be abandoned. Randolph Nogel has this exclusive report from Rmeich.

Cape Verde's football team has returned home to a hero's welcome following this year's FIFA World Cup where they won hearts around the world for their brave performances. In their debut outing, they reached the second round, where they lost narrowly to defending champions Argentina. The island nation has also surprised many with its LGBTQ-friendly environment, at a time when many other African countries are tightening their laws against same-sex sexual relations. #dwcurrentaffairs For more n

Anti-migrant protests are escalating across South Africa, with organizers calling for weekly marches demanding the deportation of undocumented foreigners. The movement has been fueled by anger over unemployment, poverty, and economic hardship, particularly in rural communities. Some protesters blame migrants for job losses, while human rights groups and labor unions warn that demonstrations are contributing to xenophobic violence, attacks, and looting of foreign-owned businesses. The unrest co