The heavy rain has ended a years-long drought in Syria. But it may be too late for farmers. Years of failed harvests and the removal of subsidies mean many of them can't afford to plant this season’s crops. Al Jazeera’s Heidi Pett reports from Damascus, Syria. 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: https://www.aljazeera.com/ Check out our Instagram page:

Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham is positioning himself as a potential challenger to Prime Minister Keir Starmer, with his record of local governance, dubbed "Manchesterism”, as his central pitch. Employment growth in Greater Manchester has outpaced the rest of the UK, and the publicly controlled Bee Network bus service is widely cited as a flagship success. Critics, however, warn that growth remains concentrated in the city centre, leaving surrounding areas such as Wigan behind, where Reform UK ha

Egypt just built the largest defense complex on Earth, called The Octagon. While the government calls it a futuristic hub for national security, critics argue it's multi-billion dollar fortress built to insulate the ruling elite from its own citizens. As Egypt’s military expands its grip on society, ordinary Egyptians are facing historic inflation, poverty, and a collapsing currency. #octagon #egypt #defense #poverty #dwcurrentaffairs Chapters: 00:00 The World's largest military complex 01:0

Al Jazeera's Nida' Ibrahim reports from Ramallah in the occupied West Bank. She says Israeli officials entered the latest Israel–Lebanon talks in Washington assuming Iran’s regional influence had weakened, but the recent US–Iran understanding has shifted calculations, with concerns in Israel that Hezbollah is regaining strength. Meanwhile, Al Jazeera's Manuel Rapalo reports from the US State Department in Washington DC. He says the fifth round of Israel–Lebanon talks is underway with a dual mi

US President Donald Trump says ongoing talks between Washington and Tehran could avert a new US military strike on Iran. Speaking at a public event in Las Vegas, Trump claimed the United States had been prepared to launch what he described as its biggest military attacks since World War Two before Iran sought talks. He alleged Iranian officials had asked Washington not to carry out the strikes, although Tehran has denied making such a request. Trump said negotiations are continuing and insisted

The newly sworn-in Bukoto East Member of Parliament, Babirye Kityo Sarah, has pledged to champion the growth and protection of Uganda’s sports industry. Babirye says she intends to use her position in Parliament to advocate for sportsmen and women, as well as sports administrators and federations facing challenges within the sector. #NTVNews #NTVTonight #NTVWeekendEdition Subscribe to Our Channel For more news visit http://www.ntv.co.ug Follow us on Twitter http://www.twitter.com/ntvugand

Uganda is facing a growing hunger crisis as its worst drought in decades destroys crops. Farmers say months of little to no rainfall have devastated harvests since the start of the planting season. Al Jazeera’s Haru Mutasa 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/aljazeerae

The United States says it has carried out a third consecutive night of strikes on Iran, targeting facilities linked to Tehran’s operations around the Strait of Hormuz. US President Donald Trump says the strikes are aimed at limiting Iran’s military capabilities in the strategic waterway, while announcing a new naval blockade and proposed charges on cargo vessels passing through the strait. Iran says it will continue retaliatory actions against US targets, with reports of explosions across seve

Global energy prices and the number of ships passing through the critical Strait of Hormuz are still uncertain, days after top-level talks between the US and Iran wrapped up in Switzerland. There is no definitive picture of how many vessels are moving through the waterway. Some shipping websites show a partial rebound. But traffic is still far below normal levels. Hundreds of ships remain stuck. But the UN has started evacuating 11,000 stranded seafarers. The Strait lies within Iranian and Oma

India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi is asking his country to make some dramatic sacrifices in response to soaring oil prices - work from home, cut foreign travel, and stop buying gold for an entire year. India is the world's second-largest gold buyer, spending $72 billion on it last year alone. So can Modi actually change the habits of 1.4 billion people? For more news go to: http://www.dw.com/en/ Follow DW on social media: ►Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dwnews ►TikTok: https://www.t

Colombian rescue teams are heading to Venezuela after the earthquake with 62 rescuers, search dogs, and 12 tons of equipment to support urgent search and rescue efforts as international aid begins to arrive. Al Jazeera’s Alessandro Rampietti 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.insta

Hundreds of Bedouin citizens rallied in Be’er Sheva city against a surge in home demolitions, accusing the government of intensifying a long-standing policy of displacement. Israeli officials, led by National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir, defended the demolitions as enforcement against illegal construction, despite mounting criticism from lawmakers and human rights activists. Mucahit Aydemir reports from Be’er Sheva, Israel.

The latest strikes between Iran and the United States began with another attack on commercial shipping. Now Iran says ships must follow its rules in Hormuz. The US says the strait remains open to lawful transit. That disagreement about one of the world's most important energy routes is once again driving a dangerous military and diplomatic standoff in the Gulf. #iran #straitofhormuz #usa #shipping #dwcurrentaffairs For more news go to: http://www.dw.com/en/ Follow DW on social media: ►Insta

The UK is tightening its asylum policies with tougher immigration measures, including a proposal requiring successful asylum seekers to repay support costs. Critics say the plans will not deter people fleeing persecution but will instead deepen the uncertainty facing thousands still waiting for asylum decisions. Shadia Edwards-Dashti reports from London.

Ukraine has stepped up its campaign of drone strikes inside Russia. Russian officials say at least 13 people, including a child, were killed on Monday in a drone attack on the city of Nizhnekamsk, where the TANECO oil refinery was also hit. Kiev says its wider long-range campaign is aimed at weakening the energy and logistics networks supporting Moscow’s war effort, and denies deliberately targeting civilians. TRT World’s Joel Flynn has been given rare access to a Ukrainian drone strike unit, an

A deadly fire broke out at a shoe factory in Jinjiang, China, killing several workers and injuring others. Nearly 240 employees were inside when the blaze spread through the building. Authorities launched an investigation into the disaster. Al Jazeera’s Katrina Yu 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

Three people have died in a suspected hantavirus outbreak on a cruise ship off the coast of Cape Verde. The World Health Organization says one case has been confirmed, with several more under investigation, aboard a vessel sailing from Argentina toward Africa. So how dangerous is this virus — and how do you contain an outbreak at sea? #hantavirus #argentina #capeverde #who 00:00 Outbreak reported aboard MV Hondius en route from Argentina to Cape Verde 00:50 What is the hantavirus? — Owais Dur

The latest fighting has pushed oil prices up by as much as 4 percent, with brent crude rising above $79 a barrel. Cornelia Meyer is a specialist on oil and gas markets, and also CEO at Meyer Resources. She says until there is consistent two-way traffic in the Strait of Hormuz, concerns will remain over supply. 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.aljazee

The latest round of US strikes on Iran and Tehran's retaliatory attacks on Gulf states have pushed the fragile US-Iran memorandum of understanding to breaking point. President Donald Trump has declared the truce "over" while also leaving the door open to talks, as Iran's foreign minister reaches out to regional mediators in an attempt to de-escalate. In a discussion panel on Al Jazeera, Sina Azodi, Director of the Middle East Studies Program at George Washington University, said the clashes were

US President Donald Trump demanded more money and loyalty from NATO, or as he put it to the chief of the military alliance, "a little kiss" at their Oval Office meeting in Washington on Wednesday. Secretary General Marc Rutte was quickly on his feet, to interrupt the US Commander-in-Chief and break into a bout of "show and tell" - to impress his so-called "daddy" with a chart showing an unprecedented surge in military investment in the organization. The theatrics have a high entertainment value,