Israel says it's determined to maintain the zones being occupied by its troops in Lebanon, Syria and Gaza. This clashes with Iran's insistence that the war in Lebanon must end and has deepened a now public rift between Israel and the US. Israel now faces wide international opposition, but it has not been enough to make it change course. Al Jazeera’s Nour Odeh explains from Ramallah, occupied West Bank. Subscribe to our channel: http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on X: https://X.com/AJEngl

The US-China rivalry in the AI chip race has intensified this month with government interventions, major model breakthroughs and a structural decoupling of their AI stacks. Walid Bin Siraj reports.

Muslims across the world are celebrating Eid al-Adha or the Festival of Sacrifice. It marks the end of the annual Hajj Pilgrimage and involves the ritual sacrificing of livestock. The day begins with special prayers followed by feasting and the distribution of meat from the sacrificed animal to friends, family and the poor. Eid al-Adha is one of the most important holidays in Islam. But for many, the financial burden of performing an animal sacrifice is rising sharply. Sadaatu Madaki is a huma

Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei has appointed six senior military commanders to new positions, including Ali Abdollahi as Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces, Ahmad Vahidi as commander-in-chief of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), and Hossein Taeb as head of the Basij paramilitary force. Former IRGC chief Mohsen Rezaei was also appointed as Khamenei's new representative to the Supreme National Security Council. In an interview with Al Jazeera, Professor Mostafa Khoshcheshm of t

Zeidon Alkinani, the founding director of Arab Perspectives Institute and a non-resident fellow at the Middle East Council on Global Affairs, tells Al Jazeera that Gulf states are being forced to rethink their security strategy as the US-Iran confrontation escalates and the Strait of Hormuz becomes a battleground of prestige and pressure. 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

Tensions surrounding potential US–Iran talks are increasingly driven by public messaging rather than real diplomatic progress. Alex Vitena, senior fellow at the Middle East Institute, argues that both Washington and Tehran are engaging in “public posturing” instead of serious negotiations. He says there is still no agreement on even the basic framework of what talks should cover, making meaningful progress difficult. According to him, the realistic path forward must focus on core issues—especi

From India to Indonesia, the economy and ev eryday life are coming under pressure. Dependence on oil and gas makes many countries vulnerable - coal in particular is doing well in the short term. But in the long term? #dwbusiness 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 deutsch

Nigerian civilians caught in the crossfire once again. Amnesty International says more than 100 civilians were killed in a military airstrike in the country's northwest. The group is calling on authorities to launch an immediate investigation. Chapters: 00:00 Deadly airstrike hits market in Nigeria 00:19 Amnesty: More than 100 civilians killed 00:43 Authorities confirm the strike but reject claims of civilian deaths 01:14 Recent strikes raise alarm 02:00 Amnesty Interview: "Entirely civilians"

The Doha International Book Fair has kicked off in Qatar’s capital, its biggest edition yet. It brings together hundreds of publishers and more than 1.8 million books from around the world. Al Jazeera’s Lina Abu Akleh takes us inside this year’s event 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

Ted Turner, the founder of CNN and a pioneer of 24-hour television news, has died at the age of 87. Turner launched CNN in 1980, transforming global journalism by introducing round-the-clock news coverage at a time when traditional broadcasters had not yet embraced the format. His network gained prominence with live coverage of major events, including the Space Shuttle Challenger disaster and the Gulf War, setting a new standard for real-time reporting. Turner later sold his media empire to Time

Israeli air strikes have killed at least four people in Lebanon. They targeted several areas in the south, including Nabatieh. This comes after separate Israeli strikes on Nabatieh on Sunday. The military said it hit several sites belonging to Hezbollah. Neighbourhoods and commercial areas have been destroyed, forcing people to leave their homes. Al Jazeera's Zeina Khodr reports from Tyre, Lebanon. Subscribe to our channel: http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on X: https://X.com/AJEnglish

A Chinese tech-firm has unveiled a new AI-driven robot which it says is the first of its kind designed to tackle loneliness. Developers say more than 13,000 orders have already been placed. The human-like “companion robots” are said to provide owners with “unconditional love”. Al Jazeera’s Katrina Yu reports from Shenzhen, China. 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 ou

He's plagued by problems, but Spain’s Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez is proving to be one of Europe’s great political survivors. His international profile keeps rising due to his criticism of US-Israeli wars, and his support for migration. But his image abroad contrasts with perceptions back home, where he is battling corruption allegations, political gridlock and polarization. To understand how Sanchez manages to hang on after eight years in power, DW spoke to Maria Ramirez, managing editor of S

The US–Iran framework agreement has revealed genuine cracks in America’s relations with its closest ally Israel. Reports suggest the Trump team knows it has to restrain Israel’s moves in Lebanon if it wants progress. Bassam Bounenni reports.

The US military says it's launched a series of strikes against Iran, after attacks on commercial ships in the Strait of Hormuz. Iran's state media says explosions have been heard in the port city of Sirik, in Bandar Abbas and Qeshm Island. Iran's top joint military command vowed a crushing response to the attacks. Al Jazeera’s Resul Serdar reports from Tehran, Iran. Subscribe to our channel: http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on X: https://X.com/AJEnglish Find us on Facebook: https://www.fac

The US military says it's completed another round of strikes against Iran for the ninth consecutive night of attacks. Earlier, US Central Command said a service member had been killed in northern Iraq following an Iranian strike. The soldier died during a controlled detonation of an Iranian drone. Kuwait's military says air defence systems have intercepted hostile drone attacks from Iran. Earlier the Kuwaiti Foreign Ministry condemned an Iranian strike on one of its water desalination plants.

The years-long conflict in Sudan has displaced millions of people. Thousands are now returning to their homes in the capital each week. But getting back to Khartoum is just the first step, as they look to rebuild lives in a city that is struggling to deliver even basic services. Al Jazeera’s Hiba Morgan reports from Khartoum, Sudan. 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 webs

Is the US getting into another endless conflict? After promising to pull troops out of Africa, Donald Trump is now ordering military strikes on insurgents in Nigeria. He’s also cut development funding which addressed the causes of terrorism. DW spoke with Cameron Hudson from the Center for Strategic and International Studies, who says airstrikes can’t fill the gap. Chapters: 00:00 Trump's Africa Promise vs Reality 03:13 Nigeria Strategy and US Policy Shift 06:20 Losing Ground and Expanding Str

Israel's war on Gaza has decimated its civilian police force, creating major gaps in law enforcement. In response, community leaders are taking on a greater role in resolving disputes and helping maintain social order. Al Jazeera’s Moath Al Kahlout reports from Gaza City, Palestine. 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

The US attacks on Iran began shortly after Washington revoked a temporary waiver, that allowed Iran to sell its oil under the interim peace agreement. The decision by the Treasury department followed attacks on three tankers, transiting the Strait of Hormuz. Iran's foreign ministry says it holds the US government responsible, for what it calls repeated violations of the memorandum of understanding on ending the war. Under the agreement reached in Switzerland last month, the US issued a waiver o