Rob Geist Pinfold, a lecturer in International Security at King’s College London, discusses rising tensions between Iran, the UAE, and the US, and the uncertainty over regional alliances and recent attacks. Despite ongoing diplomacy, continued conflicts in Lebanon, Gaza, and the Gulf keep the region unstable and increase the risk of further escalation. Subscribe to our channel: http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on X : https://twitter.com/AJEnglish Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.co

Heavy rains and flash floods in Bangladesh have submerged thousands of hectares of rice paddies, leaving farmers struggling to save their harvest. The damage raises growing concerns over food supply and rising prices. Al Jazeera’s Tanvir Chowdhury 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

German police have carried out huge raids targeting suspected members of neo-Nazi youth organizations. Hans-Jakob Schindler explains how the neo-Nazi scene is embracing violence again, and why he believes the operation is the start of a broader crackdown aimed at smashing right-wing extremist networks in Germany. Interview with Hans-Jakob Schindler from the Counter Extremism Project. CHAPTERS 00:01: Matthew Moore- Police raid networks across Germany 00:35: Hans-Jakob Schindler: start of a n

US President Donald Trump says Washington is expecting an answer from Tehran on its latest proposals to end more than two months of fighting. But an Iranian foreign ministry spokesperson says Tehran is not paying attention to “deadlines.” Mehrzad Boroujerdi, an expert on Iran and Middle Eastern politics, gives his assessment of the state of play. #dwnews #iranuswar #iranusconflict #iranisraelwar #usa #donaldtrump Chapters: 00:00 Trump awaits Iran's response as ceasefire deadline looms 00

Following the attempted shooting at a media gala last month, the White House is reportedly tightening security protocols for Donald Trump. With the FIFA World Cup and America's 250th anniversary celebrations approaching, the president is expected to attend several banner events. Leone Lakhani looks at the potential shifts in security.

In northwestern Pakistan, at least 15 police officers have been killed, after a powerful car bomb exploded at a security post. A newly formed militant group linked to the Pakistani Taliban have claimed responsibility. Witnesses say multiple explosions were heard in the area and that nearby buildings sustained damage too. Kamran Yousaf reports from Islamabad.

The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) field hospital in Rafah is one of very few functional health facilities in the south of Gaza, serving as a primary healthcare provider in the area. Recently, it saw the entry of medical equipment crucial to respond to the medical needs of people in Gaza, but the organization warns that a single field hospital cannot cope with the "sheer scale" of what is needed. Healthcare in Gaza has become “a casualty of the armed conflict”, says Pat Grif

A draft UN Security Council resolution sponsored by Qatar, Bahrain, Saudi Arabia and Kuwait is increasing diplomatic pressure on Iran over its control measures in the Strait of Hormuz. Retired US General Mark Kimmitt says the move is aimed at highlighting the global consequences of disruptions in the strategic waterway, particularly for developing countries dependent on fuel and fertilizer supplies. While Kimmitt doubts the resolution would pass without facing vetoes from permanent Security Co

Fighting between the Sudanese army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces has displaced thousands in Blue Nile State, with more than 28,000 people forced from their homes between April and January alone. The RSF controls most of Kurmuk town near the Ethiopian border, whilst the army holds other areas including the state capital, al-Damazin, where displaced families have gathered in camps. The UN says Sudan's conflict has created the world's largest displacement crisis, with over 11.6 millio

Palestinian historian Sami Abou Shahadeh tells Al Jazeera the Nakba never ended for Palestinians, describing it as a continuous process of war, displacement and denial from 1948 to today. 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/aljazeeraenglish/ Download AJE Mobile App: https://aje.i

A widening corruption investigation in Ukraine is now reaching figures close to President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Last week, his former chief of staff Andriy Yermak was arrested over charges of money laundering. Yermak was Kyiv’s lead negotiator in US-backed peace talks with Russia. Al Jazeera’s Audrey MacAlpine reports from Kyiv, Ukraine. 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

Israeli forces have started interception of Gaza-bound flotilla ships. The operation took place off the coast of Cyprus. The 60 ships of the flotilla aim to break the siege on Gaza and bring humanitarian aid. Israeli reports say the navy has arrested activists onboard of the ships and is transferring them to Israel for interrogation. Al Jazeera’s Tareq Abu Azzoum has more from Gaza City. Subscribe to our channel: http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on X: https://x.com/ajenglish Find us on Fac

Bader Alnoaimi, a lawyer, human rights advocate and co-lead of the Global Sumud Flotilla legal team, tells Al Jazeera that Israeli interception of Gaza-bound aid ships in international waters shows "gross disregard for human life". 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: https://www.aljazeera.com Check out our Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/aljazeeraenglish

Supporters gathered outside a tribunal in Nanterre as French authorities consider expelling Egyptian‑Palestinian activist Ramy Shaath, a prominent pro‑Palestine campaigner and former adviser to Yasser Arafat. Al Jazeera’s Natacha Butler reports from Nanterre, France. 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 pag

Nearly 60 countries that are part of the Antarctic Treaty have concluded a two-week meeting in Hiroshima, Japan, held behind closed doors and away from media access. Delegates, diplomats, and scientists who conduct research in Antarctica discussed technical and administrative details on how to govern and share the vast continent. The discussions come amid growing global interest in the polar region and its environmental and scientific importance. Al Jazeera’s Colin Baker explains the unique

In two separate incidents in Honduras, at least 16 people were killed in shootings. The victims included plantation workers and police officers. The incidents have renewed concerns about the state’s ability to contain rising violence. Al Jazeera’s John Holman 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:

Ukraine has warned for weeks that Russia could once again use Belarusian territory to threaten the country from the north — reviving grim memories from the start of the war, when Russian troops crossed the border from Belarus in their push toward Kyiv. We spoke to Pavel Slunkin, a visiting fellow at the European Council on Foreign Relations and former political analyst at Belarus's Foreign Ministry, about the visit of exiled opposition leader Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya to Ukraine — and about Volod

A team of rescuers are racing to try and save seven people who've been trapped in a flooded cave in Laos for a week. They were hunting wildlife and looking for gold ore when heavy rain triggered landslides, blocking their exit. An eighth person alerted authorities after managing to escape the cave located in the mountains in Laos’ central province of Xaisomboun. Al Jazeera’s Michael Appel reports. Subscribe to our channel: http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on X: https://twitter.com/AJEngli

The United States says it has carried out what it calls defensive strikes against Iranian military targets. It's the second US strike this week, despite a ceasefire. US Central Command (CENTCOM) says it shot down four attack drones that posed a threat near the Strait of Hormuz. Details of the strikes emerged after a cabinet meeting held by President Donald Trump late on Wednesday. He said there is still work to be done on reaching a deal with Iran but he also stressed that the Strait of Hormu

The biggest exchange of fire between the US and Iran in more than two months has cast doubt on the peace talks and Donald Trump's claims a deal can be reached within days. US forces struck up to 20 locations across southern Iran after a US Apache helicopter was downed on Monday. Iran has responded with a barrage of missiles and drones at US bases in the Gulf, and the US Fifth Fleet in Bahrain. Craig Boswell reports from Washington DC.