⁠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

Thousands of migrants are scrambling to leave South Africa ahead of a June 30 deadline set by anti-immigrant groups demanding that undocumented foreigners leave the country. Several cities are on alert amid fears of unrest, while the government has urged citizens not to take immigration enforcement into their own hands. Many migrants are seeking safety as tensions rise. Al Jazeera's Haru Mutasa reports from a transit camp in Durban. Subscribe to our channel: http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow u

The Russia-Ukraine war will be one of the main topics at the upcoming Nato summit in Ankara. Since the outbreak of the war more than four years ago, Türkiye has played a key diplomatic role with both Kiev and Moscow, seeking to preserve security and stability in the Black Sea. Naim Ongoren reports.

As Nato leaders gather in the capital Ankara, Türkiye’s defence industry is taking centre stage—not just as a national success story, but as a strategic asset for the alliance. Belkis Demircan reports.

Colombia’s President-elect Abelardo de la Espriella has suspended the transition process after accusing President Gustavo Petro of attempting to stay in power. The move follows Petro’s refusal to recognize de la Espriella’s June 21 runoff victory, citing alleged election fraud. DW speaks to Glaeldys Gonzales, International Crisis Group 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 ►Fac

Western Europe just recorded its hottest June ever, driven by a severe heatwave. The news comes as another heatwave sweeps across Europe this week. As the world's fastest-warming continent, Europe is experiencing more frequent and intense heatwaves. DW speaks to Kathy Baughman-McLeod, Founder and CEO of Heat Resilience Action #dwcurrentaffairs 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/@d

Cape Verde's football team has returned home to a hero's welcome following this year's FIFA World Cup where they won hearts around the world for their brave performances. In their debut outing, they reached the second round, where they lost narrowly to defending champions Argentina. The island nation has also surprised many with its LGBTQ-friendly environment, at a time when many other African countries are tightening their laws against same-sex sexual relations. #dwcurrentaffairs For more n

Following a wave of anti-migrant protests in South Africa, documented migrants are also becoming targets. TRT World's Thuso Khumalo reports from Johannesburg, where community groups and concerned citizens are working to protect vulnerable foreign nationals, oppose xenophobia and Afrophobia, and ensure immigration laws are enforced without violence.

Months of Israeli air strikes on southern Lebanon have caused widespread destruction, forcing hundreds of thousands to flee. The attacks have also damaged historic sites, including the ancient city of Tyre, one of the world’s oldest continuously inhabited settlements. Al Jazeera’s Rob McBride 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.

Ahead of the midterm elections, Donald Trump has accused China of carrying out what he calls the largest compromise of US election data in history. He claims Beijing obtained the personal information of 220 million American voters in the run-up to his defeat in 2020. Andy Roesgen reports.