Türkiye’s vision of becoming a global defence industry player while strengthening its own homegrown talent and fostering strategic partnerships is said to be bearing fruit. It’s evident at the SAHA Expo, the country’s leading international defence and aerospace exhibitions, which kicked off in Istanbul on Tuesday. Kubra Akkoc reports.

Mothers in Italy helped expose a huge 'forever chemicals' pollution scandal that led to convictions. But the problem simply moved to India. So now Indian mothers are taking up the fight. 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

One year after Friedrich Merz took office promising economic revival, his government is struggling. With falling approval ratings, coalition infighting and a surge of the far-right AfD, the chancellor now faces growing pressure at home — raising questions about his ability to steady Germany’s political center. DW chief political correspondent Michaela Küfner and DW political correspondent Simon Young analyze how Merz has performed at home and abroad. Chapters: 01:22 What were Friedrich Merz’s t

Russia's ongoing war in Ukraine is reshaping this year's Victory Day celebrations, raising doubts about a proposed ceasefire. Moscow has unilaterally declared a pause in fighting around the 9 May parade, traditionally a major display of military strength, and warned Ukraine of strikes on Kyiv if it does not comply. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has instead proposed a broader ceasefire, but both sides launched fresh attacks on energy and military infrastructure immediately after the ann

Iran has introduced a new mechanism for ships wishing to pass through the Strait of Hormuz, according to state-run Press TV. Under the system, vessels intending to transit receive an email from an address linked to the "Persian Gulf Strait Authority" informing them of transit regulations. Ships are then required to comply with the framework and receive a transit permit before passing through the strategic waterway. Iranian officials have been speaking about "solidifying control" and a "new equat

The United States says it is in contact with multiple global shipping liners regarding movement through the Strait of Hormuz, as concerns grow over maritime security in the region. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio says current operations are “defensive in nature,” stressing that US forces will only respond if threatened. He adds that any attacks on vessels or US assets would be met with action, including targeting fast boats, drones, or missiles deemed a threat. Al Jazeera’s White House corre

The war between Hezbollah and Israel has displaced more than a million people in Lebanon and deepened an already dire economic crisis. Around 80 percent of the population was living in poverty before the latest Israeli assault, and the ongoing violence is pushing many further into destitution. Fuel prices have surged, raising the cost of transport, electricity and basic goods in a country that imports almost everything. The World Food Programme says food is now unaffordable for roughly one in fo

A new vaccination against malaria is starting to make a massive difference. Rolled out in 2024 in Cameroon, the RTS,S malaria vaccine has already reduced child mortality by seventy percent. Brenda Czeda Radido reports.

Disruptions to shipping in the Strait of Hormuz have raised concerns in another critical maritime corridor. The Strait of Malacca will be top of the agenda at this week's ASEAN summit. Last month, Indonesia’s foreign minister suggested the possibility of imposing levies on vessels transiting through. While the proposal has been withdrawn, it has highlighted underlying tensions over control of this vital global trade route. Al Jazeera’s Patrick Fok reports from Singapore. Subscribe to our chan

More than a hundred people are stranded on a cruise ship in the Atlantic after a suspected hantavirus outbreak. Tomi Oladipo talks to Georgetown University global health law expert Lawrence Gostin about who's obliged to provide help to the passengers. Chapters: 00:00 Three dead; 150 stranded off Cape Verde 00:35 What we know about MV Hondius and the suspected hantavirus outbreak 01:33 Cape Verde refuses disembarkation; passenger video 02:07 How Covid reshaped international health rules 07:01 Wh

Years of conflict and limited job opportunities in Yemen have left many graduates struggling to find work in their respective fields. Many are being forced to take alternative jobs just to make ends meet. Al Jazeera’s Yousef Mawry reports from Sanaa, Yemen. 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.in

South Korea says it will “review its position” on joining US operations in the Strait of Hormuz. This comes after an explosion aboard a South Korean commercial vessel in the Strait. Al Jazeera’s Barnaby Lo has more from Seoul, South Korea. 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/aljazeera

Tensions are rising in the Strait of Hormuz after Donald Trump accused Iran of targeting commercial vessels during the ongoing naval operation known as “Project Freedom.” According to Trump, Iranian forces fired at ships from unrelated nations, including a vessel from South Korea. The US military also reportedly engaged and shot down multiple fast boats in the area. Subscribe to our channel: http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish Find us on Facebook: http

Russia has attacked gas production plants and railway facilities in parts of Ukraine overnight, killing at least five people. In Kharkiv, a drone targeted a wagon and in the Poltava region, a drone hit the tracks near a diesel locomotive and damaged a wagon. Ukrainian President ⁠Volodymyr Zelenskiy ⁠says Russia has shown "utter cynicism" ⁠by asking for a ceasefire and ⁠then launching missile and drone attacks on his country. Al Jazeera’s Audrey Macalpine has the latest updates from Kyiv, Ukrai

Anti-war activist Guido Reichstadter has been sleeping atop the Frederick Douglass Memorial Bridge in Washington, DC, for the past four days in a civil disobedience protest that puts his life at risk and could send him to jail. In an exclusive Zoom interview with TRT World, Reichstadter said he wants an immediate end to the war on Iran as well as a suspension of the development of artificial intelligence. Reichstadter—who is now running out of water and food—says he will be forced to come down

The US-Iran truce is in danger after the sides exchanged fire in and around the Strait of Hormuz. The US claims to have destroyed six Iranian speedboats, while Iran says it hit an American warship. Donald Trump has also threatened to blow Iran 'off the face of the earth' if it interferes with his plan to guide stranded vessels through Hormuz. Meanwhile, a suspected Iranian projectile has sparked a fire at the UAE's biggest oil port. Leone Lakhani reports from Washington.

Armenia is hosting leaders from across Europe and beyond in the capital, Yerevan, for a summit of the European Political Community. It is the first such gathering of Western allies since the United States announced plans to withdraw troops from Germany. The meeting is also widely seen as a clear sign of Armenia's pivot away from Russia, underscored by the invitation extended to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, whose country has been defending itself against Russia's full‑scale invasion f

A vast Atlantic current, the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (AMOC), shapes Europe's climate and global weather. Professor Stefan Rahmstorf breaks down why scientists are more concerned about its stability than ever before. 00:00 The paradox at the heart of Europe's rising temperatures 00:39 Could the AMOC shut down by century's end? 02:13 The role of the predicted "cold blob" 04:41 How the AMOC conveyor belt moves heat around Europe 05:11 How global warming and glacier freshwater

At least 21 people have been killed and dozens more injured after a powerful explosion at a fireworks factory in Changsha. The blast occurred at a manufacturing facility on Monday afternoon, sending thick smoke into the sky and damaging nearby homes. 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.

A South Korean commercial vessel was damaged in an explosion in the Strait of Hormuz on Monday. All 24 people on board are reported safe. US President Donald Trump has urged Seoul to join a mission to protect shipping in the strait. Al Jazeera’s Barnaby Lo has more from the South Korean capital. 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 o