Bosnia and Herzegovina is facing growing political uncertainty after the surprise resignation announcement of the country’s High Representative — one of the most powerful international figures overseeing the post-war peace framework. The High Representative plays a crucial role in implementing the Dayton Peace Agreement, with powers that can override local political decisions and carry the force of law. Although the resignation was officially linked to personal reasons, many analysts see it as

Europe’s farming sector is feeling the growing impact of conflict in the Middle East as fuel and fertilizer prices continue to rise. Farmers across Italy and other parts of Europe say soaring diesel costs, fertilizer shortages, and economic uncertainty are making it increasingly difficult to keep prices affordable while staying profitable. The crisis has intensified after continued tensions around the Strait of Hormuz , a critical global shipping route through which large amounts of oil, gas,

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has used a major speech in London to reassert his authority after Labour's worst local election defeat last week. He acknowledged growing frustration with his government's handling of the cost-of-living crisis and struggling public services, but offered few new policies. Even as he spoke, pressure mounted from within his own party, with Labour MPs openly calling for his resignation and urging the party to allow Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham to stand

French President Emmanuel Macron and Kenyan President William Ruto are hosting a major Africa-France summit in Nairobi aimed at reshaping relations between France and the African continent. The gathering comes as France attempts to rebuild influence in Africa following growing anti-French sentiment and the withdrawal of French troops from several former colonies in the Sahel region. Macron says France no longer sees Africa as a “private domain” and wants to promote a new partnership based on t

A new report alleges Israel secretly operated a covert military outpost deep inside the Iraqi desert during the recent conflict with Iran. According to the report, the alleged base served as a logistical hub for Israeli air operations and included surveillance systems, helicopters, military vehicles, and advanced jamming equipment. The operation was reportedly nearly exposed after a shepherd spotted helicopters in the area, prompting Iraqi security forces to investigate. Iraqi officials say tr

US President Donald Trump says the ceasefire between the US and Iran is “on life support” after dismissing Tehran’s latest response to a proposed peace framework as “garbage” and “totally unacceptable”. Speaking during an impromptu appearance at the White House, Trump said he did not even finish reading Iran’s response because it failed to address Washington’s central demand that Iran abandon any pursuit of nuclear weapons. Trump insisted he still has a plan for ending the conflict, saying his o

Donald Trump has rejected Iran's response to the latest US peace proposal. At the centre of the stand-off is an unresolved dispute over Tehran's nuclear programme. But perhaps the biggest obstacle is the deep mistrust between the two sides. TRT World's Joel Flynn explains.

Mostafa Khoshcheshm, a professor at the University of Applied Sciences in Tehran, tells Al Jazeera that Iran believes the US is not serious about talks and is “killing time” to gain in negotiations what it couldn’t in the war. 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.instagram.com/aljazeeraenglish/ Downl

Israel is intensifying strikes across southern Lebanon, despite a ceasefire. An attack in the town of Abba killed two people and injured five others. Israel also issued new forced displacement orders for nine towns and villages across the south. Earlier, the army targeted two emergency response centres in Bint Jbeil, killing two parademics. Al Jazeera’s Rory Challands has the latest from Beirut. Subscribe to our channel: http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on X: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish F

What exactly is hantavirus? Al Jazeera's Laura Khan explains. 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.instagram.com/aljazeeraenglish/ Download AJE Mobile App: https://aje.news/AJEMobile #Hantavirus #CruiseShipOutbreak #WHO #Health #RodentBorneDisease #HealthAlert #MVHondius #AtlanticCruise #Spain #W

The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) field hospital in Rafah is one of very few functional health facilities in the south of Gaza, serving as a primary healthcare provider in the area. Recently, it saw the entry of medical equipment crucial to respond to the medical needs of people in Gaza, but the organization warns that a single field hospital cannot cope with the "sheer scale" of what is needed. Healthcare in Gaza has become “a casualty of the armed conflict”, says Pat Grif

Former Syrian security official and Bashar al Assad's cousin Atef Najib has appeared before a criminal court in Damascus over the 2011 crackdown on anti-government protesters in Daraa. Nour Qormosh reports from Damascus.

This Mother’s Day, millions of women across the US are being celebrated while facing some of the highest childbirth, childcare, and maternal health costs in the developed world. Al Jazeera’s Nour Hegazy breaks down the true cost of being a mother in the US. 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://w

Analysts speaking to Al Jazeera said renewed tensions in the Strait of Hormuz risk undermining diplomatic efforts between Iran and the United States, even as Tehran has formally responded to a US proposal delivered through Pakistani mediators. Sultan al-Khulaifi, a senior researcher at the Center for Conflict and Humanitarian Studies in Qatar, said Iran’s response appeared to show some movement on nuclear-related assurances but not on transferring enriched uranium outside the country. He argued

Iran has sent its response to a US proposal aimed at ending the war in the Middle East. It's been conveyed to Washington via Pakistani mediators although the details are yet to emerge. Iran has threatened to target US sites in the region if its tankers come under fire, and says any vessels from countries complying with US sanctions will face difficulties crossing the Strait of Hormuz. Craig Boswell reports.

In northwestern Pakistan, at least 15 police officers have been killed, after a powerful car bomb exploded at a security post. A newly formed militant group linked to the Pakistani Taliban have claimed responsibility. Witnesses say multiple explosions were heard in the area and that nearby buildings sustained damage too. Kamran Yousaf reports from Islamabad.

As the world waits for Iran’s response to a US proposal, Israel escalates again in southern Lebanon. Al Jazeera’s Mohamed Hassan with the latest. 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.instagram.com/aljazeeraenglish/ Download AJE Mobile App: https://aje.news/AJEMobile #StraitOfHormuz #Iran #IRGC #Don

Simon Mabon, professor of Middle Eastern International Politics at Lancaster University, tells Al Jazeera the ceasefire is at a “really fragile” moment as US–Iran tensions grow. 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.instagram.com/aljazeeraenglish/ Download AJE Mobile App: https://aje.news/AJEMobile #

Lebanon has endured its deadliest week since the so-called ceasefire with Israel began just over three weeks ago. On Saturday alone, more than 25 people were killed by Israeli air strikes across southern Lebanon, and the attacks have continued into Sunday. Kristina Simich reports.

Following the attempted shooting at a media gala last month, the White House is reportedly tightening security protocols for Donald Trump. With the FIFA World Cup and America's 250th anniversary celebrations approaching, the president is expected to attend several banner events. Leone Lakhani looks at the potential shifts in security.