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

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

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

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

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

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

Rescuers are racing against time in Venezuela's coastal state of La Guaira as the death toll continues to rise following a deadly disaster. La Guaira, one of the areas hardest hit, lies on Venezuela's northern coast, just north of the capital, Caracas. Emergency crews are searching through debris while affected communities struggle to recover amid the devastation. Al Jazeera's Teresa Bo reports from La Guaira. Subscribe to our channel: http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on Twitter: 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

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.

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

Sri Lanka is experiencing a sharp rise in dengue fever cases, with more than 45,000 infections recorded so far this year, nearly double the total for the whole of last year. Health authorities have warned that public hospitals are struggling to cope, citing shortages of beds, medicines, laboratory capacity and essential equipment. Officials have deployed inspection teams nationwide to eliminate breeding sites of the Aedes aegypti mosquito, but say meaningful behavioural change within communiti

Millions of people across the US are celebrating the 250th anniversary of the United States' Declaration of Independence. The fourth of July event followed evacuations from the National Mall in Washington, DC because of storms and record-breaking heat. In a public address, President Donald Trump called it one of the most joyous milestones of all time, praising the military and criticising America's enemies Al Jazeera’s Heidi-Zhou Castro reports from Washington, DC. Subscribe to our channel:

US air strikes hit targets across southern Iran, killing and injuring civilians. Iran vows retaliation as tensions rise, with Gulf nations including Qatar on alert amid fears of wider regional escalation. Al Jazeera’s Resul Serdar reports from Tehran in I ran and Laura Khan from Doha in the Qatar. 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

Amnesty International is calling for at least three Israeli attacks on southern Lebanon to be investigated as war crimes. The strikes in early March destroyed civilian homes and wiped out entire families, killing 24 people, including 12 children. Israel hasn't provided information on what it was targeting, and Amnesty hasn't found evidence of military objectives at the time. Al Jazeera’s Zeina Khodr reports from Tyre, Lebanon. Subscribe to our channel: http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on X:

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,

Russian missile and drone strikes on commercial warehouses and civilian shipping give Kyiv a new justification for expanding attacks inside Russia. Ukraine now targets Wildberries, the country’s largest online retailer, accusing it of handling 30% of dual‑use or military goods for the defence ministry. The EU has sanctioned the company’s banking arm, citing tax flows to the Kremlin. Ukrainian officials say the strategy aims to instill fear, inflict economic losses and make ordinary Russians feel

US President Donald Trump is in Beijing for a two-day visit. The Iran war, trade between the two superpowers, and US arms sales to Taiwan are expected to top the agenda. Washington also hopes Beijing will follow through with agreements to buy US goods, from beef and soybeans to Boeing aircraft. Leone Lakhani reports.

Mostafa Khoshchechem, professor at the University of Applied Sciences in Tehran, tells Al Jazeera that despite the ongoing talks between the US and Iran, hostilities between them will continue and Iranians “won’t be fooled” by talks. 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

Three key German states head to the polls next month, with the far-right AfD expected to make significant gains. Security officials warn that Russian disinformation campaigns are intensifying, particularly against critics of Moscow and opponents of the AfD. But what evidence is there of foreign interference, how do these influence operations work, and could they affect the outcome of the elections? DW’s Head of Fact-Checking, Joscha Weber, joins us to separate fact from fiction. Find more about

130 countries have signed a UN Security Council draft resolution on the Strait of Hormuz. The text calls for the protection of freedom of navigation in and around the strategic waterway. The United Nations says close to 20,000 sailors have been stranded inside the Gulf since the Iran war began in late February. Al Jazeera's Gabriel Elizondo reports from UN headquarters in New York. Subscribe to our channel: http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on X: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish Find us on Fac