“When you repeat the Kalima al Tawhid… each repetition is not the same as the one before. Each one is a step.” In the heart of Istanbul, master calligrapher Mithat Topac transforms the sacred phrase “La ilaha illallah” into 111 unique compositions. Approaching Islamic calligraphy as more than writing, his work reflects a journey where meaning, discipline, and aesthetics come together. Subscribe: http://trt.world/subscribe Livestream: http://trt.world/ytlive Facebook: http://trt.world/facebook

Africa's green energy boom is proving to have a hidden toxic cost. In Kenya, a village is being poisoned by the very batteries used to power a solar revolution. Years after a recycling plant shut down, the victims are still fighting for justice. Hope Kirubi reports.

Gaza hospitals face severe shortages of medical supplies, making essential diagnostic tests unavailable and delaying critical treatment. Doctors warn this is increasing risks and deaths, while patients are left waiting without answers or care. Al Jazeera’s Hani Mahmoud 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 Insta

Analysts speaking to Al Jazeera said renewed tensions in the Strait of Hormuz risk undermining diplomatic efforts between Iran and the United States, even as Tehran has formally responded to a US proposal delivered through Pakistani mediators. Sultan al-Khulaifi, a senior researcher at the Center for Conflict and Humanitarian Studies in Qatar, said Iran’s response appeared to show some movement on nuclear-related assurances but not on transferring enriched uranium outside the country. He argued

This Mother’s Day, millions of women across the US are being celebrated while facing some of the highest childbirth, childcare, and maternal health costs in the developed world. Al Jazeera’s Nour Hegazy breaks down the true cost of being a mother in the US. 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://w

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has used a major speech in London to reassert his authority after Labour's worst local election defeat last week. He acknowledged growing frustration with his government's handling of the cost-of-living crisis and struggling public services, but offered few new policies. Even as he spoke, pressure mounted from within his own party, with Labour MPs openly calling for his resignation and urging the party to allow Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham to stand

Students and lecturers across Argentina have taken to the streets in protest against sweeping austerity measures introduced by President Javier Milei, demanding the government implement a university financing law already approved by Congress. The legislation, which would increase funding for public universities, has not been enacted. The government says fiscal constraints and its commitment to a zero-deficit policy under an International Monetary Fund-backed reform programme make implementation

Russian President Vladimir Putin is set to visit China for talks aimed at deepening strategic cooperation between Moscow and Beijing amid rising global tensions and energy uncertainty. The visit, first announced earlier this year, is expected to focus on expanding partnerships in energy, trade, tourism, and security. China remains Russia’s largest foreign trade partner, while Moscow has become an increasingly important energy supplier for Beijing. As conflict in the Middle East continues to di

Iran is hosting talks with Pakistani and Qatari officials, including Asim Munir, to help ease tensions with the US. Discussions in Tehran focus on a possible ceasefire, sanctions, frozen assets, and nuclear issues, with no final deal yet. Al Jazeera’s Resul Serdar 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

Germany saw a new all-time high temperature for the second day in a row, recording 41.5C (106.7F) on Saturday. Berlin police deployed water cannon across the city, spraying cooling mist over people seeking relief from the intense heat. The heatwave is now moving further east and western Europe is expected to see a mild drop in temperatures. Al Jazeera’s Rebecca Collard reports from Berlin, Germany. Subscribe to our channel: http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on X: https://x.com/ajenglish Fin

Nigel Farage, the leader of Britain's right-wing Reform Party, has begun campaigning for his seat in parliament. A day after he resigned as an MP, following accusations that he hadn't been upfront about a multi-million dollar gift from a crypto billionaire. Al Jazeera’s Camille Nedelec reports from Farage’s constituency, Clacton-on-Sea, in the UK's southeast. Subscribe to our channel: http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish Find us on Facebook: https:/

Yemen’s internationally recognised government saying the operation was aimed at preventing an Iranian aircraft from landing. The government claims the Iranian plane was carrying military personnel and equipment intended for Ansar Allah Houthi fighters, allegations rejected by the Houthis, who accuse Saudi Arabia of carrying out the attack. Following the strike, the Houthis said they launched missiles and drones targeting Abha International Airport in Saudi Arabia in response. The escalation h

Hamas’s newly elected political bureau chief Khalil al-Hayya has made his first public statement since taking over the group’s leadership. Hayya said Hamas’s priorities include restoring what he called a dignified life for Palestinians in Gaza and accelerating reconstruction. He rejected any conditions linking Gaza’s rebuilding to political concessions or agreements. Hayya said Gaza would remain part of a Palestinian entity and pledged to continue pursuing goals involving Gaza, the occupied West

Luigi Mangione told the court he shot UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson as he walked into a Manhattan hotel in 2024, describing years of pain from a broken back and frustration with the US health insurance system. US Attorney for New York's Southern District Jamie McDonald pushed back on any justification, saying "no grievance, political belief, or ideological cause can ever justify murder. There can be no celebrity in assassination." The case has fuelled debate over inequalities in US healt

US President Donald Trump has announced he will scale back US military exercises with South Korea, writing on Truth Social that he is “not happy” with the joint drills and that they send the “wrong signal” to North Korea. He cited his “very good relationship” with Kim Jong-un and asked Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth to “substantially reduce” the exercises, which are due to start on Monday. In an interview with Al Jazeera, former CIA officer and US Navy veteran Scott Uehlinger said he was “a li

Ukraine says its latest long-range drone attack damaged Wildberries' largest warehouse at Koledino near Moscow. Kyiv says the broader campaign has now disabled seven of the company's ten biggest logistics centers. The strike came during one of the largest recent attacks on the Moscow region, with Russian authorities reporting hundreds of drones targeting the area. We ask Robert Murrett, Deputy Director of the Institute for Security Policy and Law at Syracuse University, whether these attacks are

Families in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo are holding on to hope as a planned prisoner exchange between the government and March 23 Movement raises the possibility of reunions with detained loved ones. More than 200 detainees could be released following negotiations held in Doha and an agreement reached in Geneva. But continued fighting in the eastern provinces of North Kivu and South Kivu is fuelling fears that the deal may collapse. In Goma, families say they have gone months with

The Israeli military has sent aid groups in Gaza updated maps showing an expanded restricted zone. A so-called “orange line” marks a new restricted area covering about 11 percent of Gaza beyond the “yellow line”. Israel says the zone is meant to facilitate aid deliveries and that aid groups must coordinate movements with the military. Together with other Israeli-held areas, nearly two-thirds of Gaza is now under Israeli control. Al Jazeera’s Tareq Abu Azzoum has more from Gaza City. Subscribe

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

The UAE restricted flights and activated emergency protocols after a missile strike on an oil facility it blames on Iran. The attack followed a US effort to reopen the Strait of Hormuz amid the ongoing conflict. Is the US-Iran ceasefire over? DW News speaks with: Erwin van Veen, Conflict Research Unit, Clingendael Institute Dr HA Hellyer, Royal United Services Institute for Defence & Security Studies Elizabeth Dent, Washington Institute for Near East Policy 00:00 UAE targeted after US push to