Separatists in Canada's western oil-rich province Alberta have long sought greater autonomy from Ottawa — and now they say they have collected enough signatures to back a referendum on independence. Tomi Oladipo talks to Canadian analyst Lori Williams from Calgary's Mount Royal University about what's fueling the breakaway movement and its chances of success. Chapters: 00:00 300,000 sign petition for oil-rich Alberta's independence 01:08 Separatist leader Mitch Sylvestre: "100% conservative"

The UAE restricted flights and activated emergency protocols after a missile strike on an oil facility it blames on Iran. The attack followed a US effort to reopen the Strait of Hormuz amid the ongoing conflict. Is the US-Iran ceasefire over? DW News speaks with: Erwin van Veen, Conflict Research Unit, Clingendael Institute Dr HA Hellyer, Royal United Services Institute for Defence & Security Studies Elizabeth Dent, Washington Institute for Near East Policy 00:00 UAE targeted after US push to

Both Ukraine and Russia have each announced a temporary ceasefire ahead of Moscow's annual Victory Day celebration. Many on both sides doubt the declarations will actually hold on the battlefield. Tomi Oladipo walks through both sides' strategic thinking with international affairs analyst Robert B. Murrett from Syracuse University. #dwnews #ukrainewar #victorydayparade For more news go to: http://www.dw.com/en/ Follow DW on social media: ►Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dwnews ►TikTok:

The US operation, aimed at escorting stranded ships through the Strait of Hormuz, is on hold. President Donald Trump made the announcement on social media a short time ago, saying the operation dubbed 'Project Freedom' has been paused. Trump says the suspension of the operation—which began on Monday—came at the request of Pakistan. During the operation the region has seen fresh hostilities—including missile attacks on the UAE. Al Jazeera’s White House correspondent Kimberly Halkett joins live f

As Washington threatened to bomb Iran “back to the Stone Ages” and the US and Israel hit infrastructure across Iran under the banner of deposing a “hostile” regime and “liberating women,” a familiar pattern of Western intervention has re-emerged. We break down how from Iraq and Afghanistan to Palestine’s Gaza, Lebanon, and Iran, the rhetoric of saving women has long been used by the West to justify war and occupation. Subscribe: http://trt.world/subscribe Livestream: http://trt.world/ytlive Fac

The data says we're not yet in recession but the vibes are off and big financial institutions are starting to signal risk. Often the data lags the reality. Europe remains uniquely vulnerable in this kind of situation because of the factors building up this perfect storm. For one, European economies are more exposed to energy price volatility than the US and China. Meanwhile, European governments have been trying to stave off inflation and slow growth, but stagflation looms. Will this summer kick

EU leaders hail a "leap forward" in ties with Armenia after a landmark summit in Yerevan. New agreements on transport, energy and digital links signal the country's shift towards Europe — and away from Russia — while opening the door for investment and regional stability. Joshua Kucera, Senior Analyst for the South Caucasus at the International Crisis Group, focusing especially on the Armenia-Azerbaijan conflict, speaks to DW about EU-Armenian ties. Chapters: 0:48 Antonio Costa, President of t

The International Defence and Aerospace Exhibition has kicked off in Istanbul. The event brings together global defence players and showcases the latest military technology. This year's edition is expected to host more than 1,700 participants from 140 countries. Al Jazeera’s Sinem Koseoglu 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.aljaz

The United States says military and economic pressure is drawing Iran into talks, as President Donald Trump touts a “block of steel” blockade of Iranian ports and US guidance for ships in the Strait of Hormuz. With unconfirmed reports of US forces sinking fast boats, the defence secretary insists operations are defensive, do not breach the ceasefire and will not enter Iranian waters, while Trump refuses to define a violation, saying Tehran “knows what not to do” amid fragile negotiations. Al

Loma Los Colorados has taken Santiago’s waste for three decades, with unseparated organics generating methane. The UN Environment Programme’s satellite data ranks it top among 50 man-made sources, emitting 106,000 tonnes a year from rubbish delivered by 60% of the capital’s nearly 8 million residents. Al Jazeera’s Lucia Newman reports from Til Til, Chile. Subscribe to our channel: http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on X : https://twitter.com/AJEnglish Find us on Facebook: https://www.face

The cruise ship MV Hondias remains stranded off the coast of Cape Verde with 147 passengers on board after suspected cases of Hantavirus resulted in three deaths and several serious illnesses. The Dutch vessel, which departed Argentina in March on an Antarctic expedition, has been barred from docking as authorities prepare isolation facilities ashore. The World Health Organisation believes the infection was likely contracted during land activities in Argentina and may have spread between close

The head of the International Monetary Fund has warned that if conflict in the Strait of Hormuz continues into 2027, global growth is likely to slow whilst inflation rises. The World Bank projects energy prices could surge 24% this year, with commodity prices set to rise by 16%. Asia has taken the first hit, relying on 85% of Middle Eastern crude oil, whilst in Somalia, 6.5 million people face acute hunger with aid shipments stuck in the strait. The poorest people, who spend the highest share

UK politics has long being dominated by the duopoly of the Labour and Conservative parties. But now, insurgent parties such as Reform UK and the Greens look to break that monopoly on power in the upcoming local elections. TRT World takes a closer look. Subscribe: http://trt.world/subscribe Livestream: http://trt.world/ytlive Facebook: http://trt.world/facebook X (Twitter): http://trt.world/twitter Instagram: http://trt.world/instagram TikTok: http://tiktok.com/@trtworld WhatsApp: trtworld.com/w

“When you repeat the Kalima al Tawhid… each repetition is not the same as the one before. Each one is a step.” In the heart of Istanbul, master calligrapher Mithat Topac transforms the sacred phrase “La ilaha illallah” into 111 unique compositions. Approaching Islamic calligraphy as more than writing, his work reflects a journey where meaning, discipline, and aesthetics come together. Subscribe: http://trt.world/subscribe Livestream: http://trt.world/ytlive Facebook: http://trt.world/facebook

Tehran is trying to convert control over Hormuz into leverage while keeping diplomacy alive, even as Washington signals it may not accept Iran’s latest terms. #iranwar #hormuz #dwnews For more news go to: http://www.dw.com/en/ Follow DW on social media: ►Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dwnews ►TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dwnews ►Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/deutschewellenews/ ►Twitter: https://twitter.com/dwnews Für Videos in deutscher Sprache besuchen Sie: https://www.youtu

Tensions are rising again in the Gulf with Iran's Revolutionary Guard unveiling a new "area of control" in the Strait of Hormuz. The map, which was released on Iranian state media, appears to extend Iran's claimed area of maritime influence to the shores of the United Arab Emirates, including its key port of Fujairah. The move comes amid new reports of missiles and drone attacks targetting the UAE, apparently by Iran. At the same time, the United States and Iran are locked in a standoff ov

There have been celebrations after one of India’s biggest State Assembly election upsets. Prime Minister Narendra Modi led his party’s victory event in West Bengal, where he pledged to keep campaign promises. The state’s defeated Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has called it an 'immoral victory.' Al Jazeera’s Minelle Fernandez 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/aljaze

Russia has begun rolling mobile internet shutdowns in Moscow and other cities, which authorities say is to counter drone threats. The measures come ahead of the annual 9 May Victory Day parade, which has been scaled down this year with no tanks or military hardware on Red Square due to security concerns. Residential buildings in the capital have been struck by Ukrainian drones in recent days despite air defences, and mobile outages have disrupted couriers, drivers and small businesses reliant

Iran’s declaration of a new security architecture in the Gulf sets a dangerous global precedent, according to Mark Kimmitt, former US assistant secretary of state for political-military Affairs. “They have drawn lines, taking over, in their view, both Omani and UAE territorial waters”, Kimmitt told Al Jazeera. “They will also force concessions and payments from ships passing through. While large oil companies can probably afford this, it sets a horrible precedent worldwide. What is next? The St

The World Health Organisation has warned that human-to-human transmission of a rare disease may have taken place on a cruise ship. Hantavirus has killed at least three people on board the MV Hondius, currently anchored off the coast of West Africa. Experts have said risks of a wider spread are low, but concerns are growing for around 150 passengers and crew stuck on the ship, as TRT World's Joel Flynn reports.