Japan is considering deploying its Maritime Self-Defense Force to the Strait of Hormuz for minesweeping and escort operations following a US-Iran MoU. The waterway is critical to Japan's energy security, with much of its crude oil imports passing through it. Japan's constitution places strict limits on overseas military deployments, and opinion polls show most Japanese oppose sending forces to the Middle East. The government says no decision has been made but considers mine clearance legally per

Germany has charged a Ukrainian national in connection with the Nord Stream explosions. Prosecutors allege he helped coordinate the attack on the pipelines, though he denies this. The case concerns one of the most politically sensitive incidents since Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine. Germany remains a key supporter of Kyiv. The indictment raises questions about whether the case could affect that relationship. 00:00 German prosecutors file charges over Nord Stream 2 sabotage 00:23 The 2

Just days after talks in Switzerland were hailed as a breakthrough, the US and Iran are already clashing over one main issue. Donald Trump says Tehran agreed to international monitoring of its nuclear programme. But Iran insists no such agreement has been made. Our North America Correspondent Jon Brain reports.

A baby has been pulled alive from the rubble after Colombia's deadliest earthquake in years. But with more than 200 people dead and thousands still missing, rescuers are racing against time to find others trapped beneath collapsed buildings. We spoke to our correspondent in Cali about the search effort, the scale of the devastation and the chances of finding more survivors. #dwcurrentaffairs For more news go to: http://www.dw.com/en/ Follow DW on social media: ►Instagram: https://www.instagr

The humanitarian response is intensifying in Venezuela's La Guaira state following a devastating earthquake, but aid remains insufficient for thousands of displaced residents. Across the hardest-hit areas, families face critical shortages of food, clean water, medicine and shelter as relief efforts struggle to meet overwhelming demand. Humanitarian organisations warn that more assistance is urgently needed for affected communities. Al Jazeera’s Zein Basravi reports from La Guaira. Subscribe

Long queues at petrol stations, rationed pasta, sugar running low - Russian-occupied Crimea is feeling the pressure of Ukraine's relentless drone campaign against oil infrastructure. We look at what the shortages mean for Russia's military grip on the peninsula — and for Moscow politically. 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/deutschewellene

Fighting between Sudan’s army and the Rapid Support Forces in North Kordofan has forced thousands of civilians to flee to Omdurman, amid accusations that the RSF is carrying out retaliatory attacks on civilians. Al Jazeera’s Hiba Morgan 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.

Wildfires are burning across parts of Europe, with emergency military units deployed in Spain and Portugal to support overstretched firefighting teams. In Greece, an industrial estate in Thessaloniki has been left in charred ruins, while homes and cars have been destroyed near Perpignan in southern France. The third stage of the Tour de France has been closed to spectators due to the fire risk. The EU is sending additional water-bombing aircraft from Cyprus and Sweden. Scientists warn that the e

stopping nearly 20 vessels out of a convoy of around 60 ships and detaining close to 100 activists. The flotilla, which set sail from Türkiye, was stopped in international waters near Cyprus, according to organizers. Israel’s foreign ministry described the mission as a “provocation,” while activists insist it was a peaceful humanitarian effort aimed at delivering aid to Gaza. On the ground, Palestinians in Gaza continue to face severe shortages of food, fuel, medicine, and other essential supp

Marine Le Pen is appealing a conviction over the misuse of European Union funds that could lead to a five-year ban from public office and threaten her 2027 French presidential ambitions. Despite the legal challenge, her far-right National Rally party continues to expand its support across France, winning local positions and strengthening its political influence. If Le Pen is disqualified, party president Jordan Bardella is expected to become a leading candidate. Al Jazeera's Natasha Butler rep

NATO leaders are preparing to meet in Ankara for a summit overshadowed by renewed questions about the alliance's future following Donald Trump's return to the White House. Secretary General Mark Rutte is seeking to preserve unity as members face growing pressure over defence spending and burden sharing. The summit comes amid uncertainty over US commitments to NATO, with Trump calling on allies to do more for their own security while raising concerns about the alliance's long-standing collective

Since its foundation, Hollywood has taught audiences around the world to fear Muslims, misrepresenting millions of believers through orientalist stereotypes. Even if representation has improved in recent years, a study found that only 1 percent of characters in TV series are Muslim, and many are still portrayed through racist tropes. Experts told TRT World that the situation has worsened in recent months as production companies scale back diversity initiatives. Subscribe: http://trt.world/sub

An Israeli airstrike kills an internally displaced family in southern Lebanon, highlighting the gap between a declared ceasefire and the continued violence on the ground. Al Jazeera’s Ali Hashem 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/aljazeeraenglish/ Download AJE Mobile

The Memorandum of Understanding signed by the US and Iran last month pledged to reopen the long-blocked Strait of Hormuz. Since then, however, several flare-ups have raised fresh doubts about the framework agreement, with the US President questioning at the Nato summit in Ankara whether the ceasefire is even still in place. Victoria Innes reports.

Israeli attacks across southern Lebanon are continuing despite Lebanon and Israel agreeing to extend the ceasefire for another 45 days. The truce was never fully upheld by Israel and in recent days, displacement orders have increasingly been issued to villages about 55 kilometers north of the border. Al Jazeera’s Zeina Khodr reports from Beirut, Lebanon. Subscribe to our channel: http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on X: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook

Israel has issued an unprecedented forced evacuation order covering the entirety of Tyre, the largest population centre in southern Lebanon, affecting tens of thousands of residents. The order, issued via social media, follows a similar blanket evacuation of Nabatieh just 24 hours earlier. On the ground, residents described scenes of panic, with people rushing to supermarkets and pharmacies closing. The orders come despite a ceasefire nominally in place, as Israel simultaneously expands its gr

US President Donald Trump has repeated claims that Washington is in control of the Strait of Hormuz, saying: “We have total control over the Hormuz Strait right now. They don't have control. We have total control. We own it.” He added that if Iran challenges the US, “they get blown away”. This comes after Tehran said it would not reopen the vital waterway until Washington met several conditions, including war reparations and ending sanctions. Mohsen Rezaei, secretary of Iran's Supreme National

Piracy in the Gulf of Guinea has declined sharply in recent years, with Nigeria’s last major incident recorded in 2020. However, smuggling and criminal networks still threaten the region’s key oil industry and economic lifeline. 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://www.aljazeera.com/ Check out our Instagram page: https

US President Donald Trump is taking aim at major oil companies, accusing them of profiting from market disruptions and high energy prices. While insisting he's a supporter of free enterprise, Trump says companies such as Chevron and ExxonMobil have benefited too much from oil shortages. He also predicts that prices could fall sharply once the conflict involving Iran is resolved. We speak to energy expert Harold "Skip" York about whether Trump's criticism is justified, what's really driving oil p

Emergency services are searching for survivors after a 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck western Colombia, killing more than 130 people and leaving hundreds missing. The epicentre was near San Jose Del Palmar in Choco, with tremors felt as far as Ecuador, Panama and Venezuela. Al Jazeera’s Alessandro Rampietti reports from Bogota, Colombia. Subscribe to our channel: http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on X : https://twitter.com/AJEnglish Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeer