There have been celebrations after one of India’s biggest State Assembly election upsets. Prime Minister Narendra Modi led his party’s victory event in West Bengal, where he pledged to keep campaign promises. The state’s defeated Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has called it an 'immoral victory.' Al Jazeera’s Minelle Fernandez reports. Subscribe to our channel: http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljaze

The United States says military and economic pressure is drawing Iran into talks, as President Donald Trump touts a “block of steel” blockade of Iranian ports and US guidance for ships in the Strait of Hormuz. With unconfirmed reports of US forces sinking fast boats, the defence secretary insists operations are defensive, do not breach the ceasefire and will not enter Iranian waters, while Trump refuses to define a violation, saying Tehran “knows what not to do” amid fragile negotiations. Al

The latest birth rate numbers from Germany show Germans had fewer children per person in 2025 than at any point since the end of the Second World War. But surveys show Germans want families. So, what's holding them back? And what are the effects for the country? #dwcurrentaffairs #dwnews #birthrate #germany 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.

Refugees in Sudan have begun to return home as part of the government's repatriation plan. While this marks a promising step, Sudan remains deeply divided, as fighting continues on several fronts. Bassam Bounenni reports.

Tensions are escalating once again along the Israel-Lebanon border as Israeli forces issue forced evacuation orders for multiple towns and villages in southern Lebanon before launching a new wave of airstrikes, drone attacks, and artillery bombardments. Over the past 48 hours, the death toll in southern Lebanon has continued to rise amid reports of ongoing demolitions carried out by Israeli troops inside a 10-kilometer military zone declared by Israel inside Lebanese territory. The escalation

A growing political rift between Colombia and Ecuador is escalating into a trade war, disrupting commerce at one of South America’s busiest border crossings. The neighbours have imposed heavy tariffs on each other’s imports, raising concerns of increased smuggling and economic pain on both sides of the border. Al Jazeera’s Alessandro Rampietti reports from the Rumichaca International Bridge. Subscribe to our channel: http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on X: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish Find

Lebanon has endured its deadliest week since the so-called ceasefire with Israel began just over three weeks ago. On Saturday alone, more than 25 people were killed by Israeli air strikes across southern Lebanon, and the attacks have continued into Sunday. Kristina Simich reports.

Mostafa Khoshcheshm, a professor at the University of Applied Sciences in Tehran, tells Al Jazeera that Iran believes the US is not serious about talks and is “killing time” to gain in negotiations what it couldn’t in the war. 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/ Downl

Donald Trump has rejected Iran's response to the latest US peace proposal. At the centre of the stand-off is an unresolved dispute over Tehran's nuclear programme. But perhaps the biggest obstacle is the deep mistrust between the two sides. TRT World's Joel Flynn explains.

A former chief of staff to Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy has been named as a suspect in a corruption probe. Andriy Yermak has been under investigation in a multi-million-dollar criminal scheme linked to real estate development. Yermak resigned in 2025, after the scandal broke. He had been leading the team trying to negotiate a US proposed peace plan to end Russia's war in Ukraine. Al Jazeera’s Audrey MacAlpine has more from Kyiv, Ukraine. Subscribe to our channel: http://bit.ly/AJS

The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) says Colombia is facing its worst humanitarian crisis in a decade. Displacement has surged, armed groups are tightening their grip over rural communities, and attacks involving explosives and drones are becoming increasingly common. With presidential elections fast approaching, security is once again taking center stage in Colombian politics. Al Jazeera’s Alessandro Rampietti reports from Bogota, Colombia. Subscribe to our channel: http://

Mohamad Elmasry, media studies professor at the Doha Institute for Graduate Studies, says Washington understands it will not get much help on ending its war with Iran from China, which wants to keep strong ties with Tehran. “I think China, while they are being hurt to some extent, is in a much better position than many other global players,” ElMasry told Al Jazeera, adding that Beijing has been able to find “workarounds” to the disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz. “More importantly, I don’t th

US President Donald Trump says he'll think about the red lines for the Iran ceasefire, while on the plane to China. He's heading there to meet with President Xi Jinping. Beijing is a close ally of Tehran, and the biggest buyer of Iranian oil worldwide. Negotiations between the US and Iran have stalled, over differences in the terms of a peace proposal. Ahead of his trip to China, Trump answered questions outside the White House. Al Jazeera's Mike Hanna has more on Trump's remarks. Subscribe

Mexico's President Claudia Sheinbaum has denied claims that CIA agents are involved in operations against drug cartels in her country. It comes amid reports that foreign interventions are taking place without the government's approval. Those allegations have strained ties with the United States. Al Jazeera’s Julia Galiano reports from Mexico City. 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

The swearing-in of incoming members of Uganda’s 12th Parliament enters its third day on Friday, as legislators prepare to begin their five-year term. Beyond the ceremony, many of the new MPs will require induction on their constitutional roles, amid growing concern over the persistent misunderstanding—by both legislators and the electorate—of what an MP is actually mandated to do. —Walter Mwesigye #NTVNews #NTVTonight #NTVWeekendEdition Subscribe to Our Channel For more news visit http://ww

Northern Mali is slipping further from military control after separatist fighters seized Kidal and nearby towns following weeks of heavy fighting. The advances highlight a worsening security crisis as armed groups expand while government forces struggle to hold territory. 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.aljaz

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At a press briefing for diplomats in Tehran on Monday, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi confirmed that the memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the United States includes a permanent end to the war on all fronts, including Lebanon. He said the announcement of ending the war was released on Monday morning, but the official start of the MOU will be on Friday. Araghchi stressed that the end of the war in Lebanon is "quite connected" to the end of the war on Iran, and that the two fronts ar

US officials have just released details of the memorandum of understanding (MoU) between the US and Iran which is due to be signed by Friday. Al Jazeera’s Chief US correspondent Alan Fisher has more from the White House. 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/ Download

Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei says it will develop a mechanism for the Strait of Hormuz with Oman, adding that the two countries will exchange views with other countries when necessary. Iran and Oman will “develop a management mechanism for the Strait of Hormuz” and will “cooperate and consult with other regional countries wherever necessary”, said Baghaei in a statement relayed by Iran’s semi-official Tasnim news agency. “Regarding the Strait of Hormuz, it has been agreed