The sound of gunfire is a terrifying reality for thousands of displaced Palestinians sheltering in southern Gaza. People living near Israel's expanding buffer zone say they come under fire almost every day. TRT World's Nizar Sadawi reports.

At least 111 people have been killed after a magnitude 7.4 earthquake struck western Colombia, with buildings collapsing and people trapped beneath the rubble. The epicentre was near San Jose del Palmar in the Choco region, about 400 kilometres west of the capital, Bogota. The powerful earthquake shook towns and cities across western Colombia and was also felt in neighbouring Ecuador, Panama and Venezuela. Cali, one of Colombia’s largest cities, has been among the worst affected, with parts of t

As insecurity in key waterways from the Strait of Hormuz to the Black Sea escalates, Filipino seafarers describe working through missile strikes, ration shortages and prolonged delays. The International Maritime Organization says nearly 20,000 sailors on 1,500 ships were stranded in March 2026, falling to around 6,000 on 400–500 ships by July, with about 2,500 Filipinos still stuck. Al Jazeera’s Barnaby Lo reports from Manila. Subscribe to our channel: http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on

Atif Najib, the former Syrian security chief in Daraa, has been sentenced to death for his role in the crackdown on protesters in 2011. A criminal court in Damascus also handed down death sentences in absentia to eight other former regime figures, including Bashar al-Assad and his brother Maher. The defendants were convicted of war crimes, crimes against humanity, murder, arbitrary detention and torture, including of children. The ruling is being seen as a landmark step towards transitional just

Rescue teams in Colombia are working round the clock to find survivors, two days after a magnitude 7.2 earthquake. But some regions are ill-equipped for a disaster of this scale. Manuel Rueda reports from Cali.

The recent earthquake in Colombia will be a major political test for new President Abelardo de la Espriella, who has declared an economic emergency and promised an emergency fund to rebuild schools, hospitals and homes. Reconstruction is expected to cost around $9.6 billion, putting pressure on an economy already facing a deficit of 7 to 8 percent of GDP, according to the Finance Minister. De la Espriella has asked US President Donald Trump to suspend tariffs, which rose from 10 to 12.5 percent

Just months after its creation, the US‑led Shield of the Americas has outlined its first joint move: asking members to treat 24 criminal organizations as terrorist groups. The plan would extend US sanctions, asset freezes and prosecutions across the region, even as key powers like Brazil and Mexico stay out over sovereignty concerns. Rights advocates warn lethal US strikes on suspected drug boats may breach international law. Al Jazeera's Alessandro Rampietti reports from Bogota. Subscribe to

Israel’s army is occupying more than 60 villages along Lebanon’s southern border, including Meiss el-Jabal, Houla and Tallousah, the report says. From nearby Chaqra, smoke rises as the Israeli army burns land and destroys homes in villages whose former residents can only watch and film from a distance. Witnesses filmed a large fire near a hospital in Meiss el-Jabal several days ago, though it remains unclear how much damage the hospital sustained. Hundreds of thousands of people are displaced as

In the 1960s, the Soviet Union carried out hundreds of nuclear tests in Kazakhstan, leaving a legacy of polluted land, radioactive lakes, and generations affected by cancer and birth defects. Many residents who remain in the region say far more needs to be done to deal with the enduring consequences. Al Jazeera’s Jonah Hull reports from Kazakhstan. Subscribe to our channel: http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on X: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/al

Two activists from the Global Sumud Flotilla – Brazilian environmentalist Thiago Avila and Spanish national Saif Abu Keshek – have been detained by Israel after their boats were intercepted in international waters. The flotilla, carrying more than 170 activists and humanitarian aid, had set sail from Europe in April with the aim of breaking Israel's blockade on Gaza. Israeli naval forces seized 22 boats on 29 April, transferring the activists to Greek vessels; most were deported via Crete, but A

On World Press Freedom Day, journalists in Gaza staged protests highlighting the dangers of reporting in conflict zones. The Committee to Protect Journalists says at least 130 journalists were killed worldwide last year, many in war zones, with most cases going unpunished. It estimates Israel was responsible for a significant share of those deaths, with Gaza recording the highest toll in a single conflict. The Palestinian Journalists' Syndicate says more than 260 journalists have been killed in

Mexico’s top security officials have arrived in Sinaloa as violence linked to cartel infighting continues to escalate. The visit includes senior figures such as Omar García Harfuch, signaling strong federal support after a major political shake-up. Al Jazeera's Julia Galiano reports from Culiacán, Mexico 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.aljazee

Türkiye’s first overseas deep-sea drilling mission in Somalia could reshape not just energy markets, but geopolitics in the Horn of Africa. How did Türkiye build the capacity to get here? And can Somalia turn oil into long-term stability? Host/Producer: Afzal Ahmed Craft Editor: Khaled Selim Executive Producer: Afzal Ahmed Subscribe: http://trt.world/subscribe Livestream: http://trt.world/ytlive Facebook: http://trt.world/facebook X (Twitter): http://trt.world/twitter Instagram: http://trt.wor

A new vaccination against malaria is starting to make a massive difference. Rolled out in 2024 in Cameroon, the RTS,S malaria vaccine has already reduced child mortality by seventy percent. Brenda Czeda Radido reports.

The United States says it is in contact with multiple global shipping liners regarding movement through the Strait of Hormuz, as concerns grow over maritime security in the region. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio says current operations are “defensive in nature,” stressing that US forces will only respond if threatened. He adds that any attacks on vessels or US assets would be met with action, including targeting fast boats, drones, or missiles deemed a threat. Al Jazeera’s White House corre

Mothers in Italy helped expose a huge 'forever chemicals' pollution scandal that led to convictions. But the problem simply moved to India. So now Indian mothers are taking up the fight. 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 deutscher Sprache besuchen Sie: https://www.youtu

EU leaders hail a "leap forward" in ties with Armenia after a landmark summit in Yerevan. New agreements on transport, energy and digital links signal the country's shift towards Europe — and away from Russia — while opening the door for investment and regional stability. Joshua Kucera, Senior Analyst for the South Caucasus at the International Crisis Group, focusing especially on the Armenia-Azerbaijan conflict, speaks to DW about EU-Armenian ties. Chapters: 0:48 Antonio Costa, President of t

The data says we're not yet in recession but the vibes are off and big financial institutions are starting to signal risk. Often the data lags the reality. Europe remains uniquely vulnerable in this kind of situation because of the factors building up this perfect storm. For one, European economies are more exposed to energy price volatility than the US and China. Meanwhile, European governments have been trying to stave off inflation and slow growth, but stagflation looms. Will this summer kick

Both Ukraine and Russia have each announced a temporary ceasefire ahead of Moscow's annual Victory Day celebration. Many on both sides doubt the declarations will actually hold on the battlefield. Tomi Oladipo walks through both sides' strategic thinking with international affairs analyst Robert B. Murrett from Syracuse University. #dwnews #ukrainewar #victorydayparade For more news go to: http://www.dw.com/en/ Follow DW on social media: ►Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dwnews ►TikTok: