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

⁠Iranian ⁠Supreme Leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei ⁠says Gulf powers will ‌no longer ”be a shield” for American military bases and the ⁠US will no ⁠longer have “a safe haven” ⁠in the region. Khamenei made the comments on his ⁠Telegram channel on Tuesday. The statement comes ⁠as Tehran ⁠and Washington discuss a framework to ‌end their three-month-old war. Iran’s supreme leader took over in March after his father, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, was killed in US-Israel air strikes. Mojtaba Khamenei has

Gideon Levy, a Haaretz columnist, tells Al Jazeera that Israel is making things worse in southern Lebanon, choosing war over diplomacy without any clear strategic goal. 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.news/AJEMobile #Leb

Xenophobic violence and fear have pushed many migrants to leave South Africa. For 27-year-old Ghanaian Najat Abubakar, the journey back home has been filled with relief—but also uncertainty about what comes next. Al Jazeera follows her journey as she navigates both the emotional and practical realities of returning home under difficult circumstances. Subscribe to our channel: http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebo

US Central Command (CENTCOM) says its “forces began launching self-defense strikes against Iran." It added that the attacks were in response to “yesterday’s downing of a US Army Apache helicopter." Iran’s Mehr news agency reports that residents and sources in Sirik Port and its surrounding villages heard multiple explosions in the area this evening. Subscribe to our channel: http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook

Three American AI giants are racing toward Wall Street, each potentially worth hundreds of billions, if not more. For Europe, China, and the rest of the world, the question isn’t just who profits: it’s who controls the technology reshaping everything. Ian Bremmer, founder of the Eurasia Group, breaks down the geopolitical stakes. Chapters: 0:00 OpenAI announces stock market IPO 2:10 Iam Bremner, Eurasia Group 4:22 How this leaves Europe at risk 6:40 How China will react to OpenAI going public 9

Israeli officials, including Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defense Minister Israel Katz, say troops will not fully withdraw from southern Lebanon, while continuing operations against Hezbollah threats. Military analysts note a possible shift away from offensive operations, with reports suggesting limited redeployments ahead of talks in Washington. However, Israel insists it will not retreat from key positions along the border area, as US diplomatic pressure mounts. Subscribe to our cha

Qatar's Prime Minister Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani has spoken exclusively to Al Jazeera about the talks between the US and Iran. He said the objective of the meetings in Switzerland is to lay the foundation for the negotiations moving forward. The prime minister also said the memorandum of understanding (MoU) is to stop the war and the impact its had on the region. He spoke to Al Jazeera's Osama Bin Javaid in Burgenstock, Switzerland. Subscribe to our channel: http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe

An Israeli drone strike in southern Gaza has killed at least one Palestinian child and injured several others. Israel has killed at least 73,000 Palestinians and injured nearly 173,400 others since the beginning of the genocide. The latest attack comes just a day after the UN released a report pointing to evidence of Israel's deliberate targeting of Palestinian children, in both Gaza, and the occupied West Bank. Al Jazeera's Hind Khoudary has more from Gaza City. Subscribe to our channel: htt

Gaza’s only prosthetic eye clinic has reopened after nearly three years, with hundreds seeking treatment. Supplies are now running low as most prosthetic eyes since October 7 were delivered by visiting medical teams. Al Jazeera’s Ibrahim Al Khalili 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://ww

The Middle East and North Africa produce more waste per person than the global average, according to the World Bank. Yet the region still lags behind many developed countries in waste management and recycling. To address the challenge, nations such as Qatar are investing in circular economy initiatives that turn waste into valuable resources. Al Jazeera’s Um-e-Kulsoom Shariff explains. Subscribe to our channel: http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish Fi

Frustration is growing in Venezuela following the devastating earthquakes, with many survivors criticising the official response to the disaster. In several affected areas, families and volunteers are taking on rescue and relief efforts, filling gaps they say have been left by government authorities. Communities continue to cope with the aftermath as recovery efforts face increasing scrutiny. Al Jazeera's Noris Soto reports from Caracas. Subscribe to our channel: http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Fol