The future of funding for critical agencies at the United Nations has dominated a Congressional committee hearing in Washington. The session included testimony from the US ambassador to the UN — which has had major cuts implemented under the Trump Administration. Al Jazeera’s Patty Culhane reports from Capitol Hill. 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.a

The United States says it's reached a nuclear cooperation agreement with Saudi Arabia. The deal will potentially allow Saudi Arabia to develop civilian uranium enrichment capabilities. The US energy department says it's a decade-long, multi-billion-dollar partnership that would include Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT). Trump is expected to ask Congress for the agreement's final approval. Al Jazeera’s Matthew Torres reports from Washington, DC. Subscribe to our channel: http://bit.ly/AJS

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio says he's had a “good and frank conversation” with Russian foreign minister Sergey Lavrov and that Washington is prepared to take an active role in ending the war in Ukraine. They met on the sidelines of the ASEAN summit in Manila. Ukraine and Russia have ramped up attacks in recent weeks. But indirect talks brokered by the US have stalled. Al Jazeera’s Dmitry Medvedenko reports from Moscow, Russia. Subscribe to our channel: http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow

Israeli settlers have reportedly stormed a compound, near the village of Taybeh in the occupied West Bank. Footage shows settlers inside the Abu Faza compound and around Palestinian homes. Settlers have repeatedly attacked the area in the past, often harassing the residents. It's the latest, in a string of violent Israeli settler incidents, in the occupied West Bank. In Qalandiya refugee camp, north of occupied East Jerusalem, one Palestinian has been injured in an Israeli raid. The military ha

This week: 312 days into a ceasefire, Israel has killed at least 1,254 Palestinians in Gaza. The US announced a deal for Hamas to disarm in Gaza as Israel continued its strikes there. Israel has killed at least 73,305 Palestinians in Gaza since October 7, 2023. In this episode: - Hani Mahmoud, Al Jazeera Correspondent - Nida Ibrahim, Al Jazeera Correspondent - Zeina Khodr, Al Jazeera Correspondent Episode credits: This episode was produced and mixed by Marthe van der Wolf. Our sound designe

Yemeni media are reporting an attack on the strategic al-Mokha port, just north of the Bab al-Mandeb Strait. Several explosions have been reported at the port. Yemeni media says the strike was carried out by the Ansar Allah Houthis, although the group has not claimed responsibility for the attack. Al Jazeera’s Yousef Mawry joins live from Yemen's capital, Sanaa. Subscribe to our channel: http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish Find us on Facebook: https://

The memorandum of understanding between the United States and Iran is set to expire on Monday. Still, former senior US diplomat Alan Eyre told Al Jazeera that “it doesn't make much of a difference” as both sides “violated it almost the moment after it was signed.” He said the US is blockading Iranian ports. At the same time, Iran keeps the Strait of Hormuz closed, and that Iran's leadership, which he described as “more hardline, more radical” than its predecessor, has decided to “increase the p

Claims and counterclaims between the US and Iran over who controls the Strait of Hormuz continue, after one of the most serious escalations in violence since a ceasefire came into force on April 8th. The United Arab Emirates says it has intercepted several missiles from Iran. A fire broke out at a petroleum facility in the port city of Fujairah. Tehran says it has “no plan to target the UAE.” Al Jazeera’s Resul Serdar has more from Tehran, Iran. Subscribe to our channel: http://bit.ly/AJSub

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

Russia's ongoing war in Ukraine is reshaping this year's Victory Day celebrations, raising doubts about a proposed ceasefire. Moscow has unilaterally declared a pause in fighting around the 9 May parade, traditionally a major display of military strength, and warned Ukraine of strikes on Kyiv if it does not comply. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has instead proposed a broader ceasefire, but both sides launched fresh attacks on energy and military infrastructure immediately after the ann

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Iran’s declaration of a new security architecture in the Gulf sets a dangerous global precedent, according to Mark Kimmitt, former US assistant secretary of state for political-military Affairs. “They have drawn lines, taking over, in their view, both Omani and UAE territorial waters”, Kimmitt told Al Jazeera. “They will also force concessions and payments from ships passing through. While large oil companies can probably afford this, it sets a horrible precedent worldwide. What is next? The St

Tehran is trying to convert control over Hormuz into leverage while keeping diplomacy alive, even as Washington signals it may not accept Iran’s latest terms. #iranwar #hormuz #dwnews 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

Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi is in Beijing for talks with his Chinese counterpart. The meeting comes a week before President Trump is scheduled to visit. The US is pressing Beijing to help convince Tehran to re-open the Strait of Hormuz. China buys more Iranian oil than any other country but dueling Iranian and US blockades of the Strait have cut all flows of fuel. Al Jazeera’s Katrina Yu is in Beijing with more on Araghchi's visit. Subscribe to our channel: http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe

In its new counter-terrorism strategy paper, the Trump administration alleges that well-organized hostile groups exploit open borders and leftist, globalist ideologies. The strategy states that as the birthplace of Western culture and values, Europe must act now and stop its "willful decline". The fresh criticism comes months after Trump's new national security strategy alleged that Europe faced civilizational erasure due to unchecked immigration. We spoke to Brandon Bohrn, a Transatlantic Relat

The Pentagon has released around 160 classified documents on UFOs and reported sightings that date back to the 1940s, including visuals by people on Earth and astronauts on the Moon. President Donald Trump says he gave the order for the files to be made public to ensure maximum transparency. Kristina Simich reports.

Friday marks 78 years since the Nakba—the forced exile of Palestinians from their land in 1948. For Palestinians in Gaza, it's an ongoing turmoil, with 72,000 people killed and more than two million others displaced by Israel's war since 2023. Ashraf Shannon reports.

Ukraine has launched one of its largest drone attacks on Russia since the war began. Russia's defence ministry says more than 550 Ukrainian drones were shot down overnight. Multiple locations were hit in and around Moscow. At least three people were killed as drones hit residential areas. Drones have hit residential buildings and industrial facilities. Moscow airports suspended hundreds of flights following the attacks, they have now mostly resumed. Al Jazeera’s Yulia Shapovalova has more from

The US president has made new threats to Iran as talks to end the conflict remain deadlocked. Donald Trump says time is running out for Tehran to agree to a deal. Iran says it's focused on ending the war through Pakistan's mediation. Al Jazeera’s Tohid Asadi is monitoring developments from Iran's Bandar Abbas, a port city overlooking the Strait of Hormuz. Subscribe to our channel: http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on X: https://X.com/AJEnglish Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.co

A possible breakthrough in US-Iran negotiations is being viewed cautiously by analysts, amid continuing tensions in the Strait of Hormuz and uncertainty over sanctions relief. In a discussion panel on Al Jazeera, Dania Thafer of the Gulf International Forum and Martin Kelly of the EOS Risk Group said any engagement could be a step forward, but warned the process has been a "rollercoaster." Key issues remain unresolved, including whether the nuclear file will be discussed upfront or kicked down