The conflict in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) involving a long history with neighboring Rwanda has created one of the largest humanitarian crises in the world. With a United States-brokered agreement between the DRC and Rwanda to end the war, will there be peace?

Asmahan was a rebel in a world of expectations. From a Druze Princess to exalted singer in 1930s and 40s Egypt – she lived in extremes and did exactly what she wanted. Asmahan also moonlighted as a messenger during the Second World War and when she was killed under mysterious circumstances, not even the benefit of hindsight would definitively clear things up.

The US will begin revoking visas for Chinese students, including those in “critical fields” or with connections to the Chinese Communist Party. The US State Department has said this is to stop the exploitation of US universities and protect national security. Who is losing out in this latest development in US-China tensions?

Israel says ending Iran's nuclear programme is a key aim of its attacks on the country. Israel is widely believed to have nuclear arms but has never admitted that. So what are the nuclear capabilities of both sides and the risks from this conflict?

Israel’s Defence Minister Katz says “eliminating” Iran’s supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei is one of the country’s war goals. Meanwhile, Iranian missile strikes caused serious damage at multiple sites in central and southern Israel, including critical infrastructure such as the Soroka hospital. In retaliation, Israeli forces reportedly targeted Iran’s Arak heavy water reactor, raising concerns over nuclear implications. Iran has also launched a new wave of missiles, striking several locations across Israel. In-depth studio analysis and guest perspectives explore the broader strategic calculations on both sides, the potential regional fallout, and how global powers are responding to this escalating confrontation.

As Israel bombs Iranian nuclear sites under International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) inspection, questions mount over nuclear double standards and the credibility of the global system. Iran accuses the IAEA of bias and complicity, while Israel - an undeclared nuclear power - remains outside treaty obligations. IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi responds to allegations, addresses fears of a nuclear arms race and warns of the consequences if diplomacy fails. Is the non-proliferation regime collapsing?

Los Angeles is facing a third consecutive night of unrest following military-style immigration raids by armed, masked ICE agents that began on Friday. At least 100 people have been detained, prompting outrage from activists who say the raids aim to instil fear. Protests have escalated into violent clashes across the city, including at the 101 Freeway and the Metropolitan Detention Center, with demonstrators setting fires and destroying police vehicles, including driverless cars.

More than 600 days into its genocidal war in Gaza, some of Israel's closest allies have begun to condemn its actions. Alongside the changing global narrative, growing opposition in Israel to the Netanyahu government's war methods has seeped into the media coverage - fracturing a consensus that dates back to October 7, 2023.

Khamenei: Iran won’t accept ‘imposed peace, war’, warns US against strikes Supreme Leader Khamenei says Iran won’t accept “imposed war”, “peace”, and warns any US strikes on its territory will have “serious irreparable consequences”. Israel says it has struck 40 sites in Iran today, including centrifuge production and weapons facilities, while Iran launched a swarm of drones at Israel.

Will Poland’s next president be a former football hooligan or a Mr Bonjour? With citizens heading to the polls for the second round of voting this weekend, Poland will decide between Karol Nawrocki, the candidate backed by US President Donald Trump, and Warsaw's mayor, the pro-European Union Rafal Trzaskowski. The divided country on Russia’s border has a major decision ahead

The Israel-Iran conflict brings more instability to the Middle East, a region with extensive US interests. They'll be central to shaping president Donald Trump's strategy. So, what's at stake for Washington and the pros and cons for Trump of further involvement?

Israel hits Iran’s nuclear facilities, kills several of the country’s top nuclear scientist along with the head of the revolutionary guard and a number of military leaders - damaging residential areas in Tehran. Iran retaliated by sending hundreds of armed drones towards Israel. Israel says it had intelligence showing Iran’s nuclear programme was 'developing beyond the point of return'. But the IAEA points out striking nuclear facilities is illegal under international law - as well as dangerous. Is it really possible for Israel to destroy Iran’s nuclear facilities and is it risking a nuclear disaster by trying?

interview, Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei denounced Israel's "war of aggression by a genocidal regime," pledging Iran would defend itself with "all force." On potential US involvement, he cautioned: "We're confident our Arab neighbours - with whom we have excellent relations - won't permit their territory to be used against a Muslim neighbour, despite Israel's attempts to drag them into war." While confirming Iran would retaliate against bases launching attacks, he emphasised: "Our current focus remains Israel's aggression - our responses have been precise and proportional." Baghaei revealed the timing proved Israeli bad faith: "They struck two days before scheduled Oman negotiations." He dismissed US credibility ("This aggression required Washington's approval") while demanding UN intervention. Defending Iran's nuclear programme, he challenged: "Where are the IAEA's violation reports? The true criminals bomb inspected facilities." His grave warning: "Mark my words - unchecked, this aggression will consume the entire region."

The US Supreme Court has reshaped birthright citizenship – and the judiciary itself. US President Donald Trump is claiming victory after last week’s Supreme Court ruling that federal judges cannot issue nationwide injunctions. Has the ruling reshaped the power of the presidency?

After Israel’s strikes on Iranian cities, Iran launches a wave of retaliatory attacks. With mass evacuations under way in Tehran, the government struggles to control the growing panic. What does this mean for Iran’s future, and how is the leadership reshaping the narrative?

Israel and Iran trade attacks; new Gaza ‘massacre’ of aid-seekers Blasts rock Tehran and missiles hit Tel Aviv as Israel and Iran exchange deadly attacks for a fifth-straight day. The Israeli military claims killing Iran’s wartime chief of staff after Iranian media say preparations under way for what they call the largest and most intense missile attack on Israeli soil.

Professor Mohammad Marandi of the University of Tehran joins the show to discuss the US & Israel’s escalating war on Iran. Israel’s unprovoked attack on Iran has already killed hundreds, through strikes across the country on military, nuclear and civilian infrastructure as well as assassinations of military commanders and scientists. Prof. Marandi will break down how this aggression is intensifying Iranian resistance and unity—and what the outbreak of full-scale war could mean for the region and the world. Eli Clifton, a Senior Advisor at the Quincy Institute and one of the last American think tank analysts to visit Tehran, joins the show to discuss how the US is once again on the brink of an entirely avoidable war in the Middle East. Just weeks ago, Iranian officials signaled a clear willingness to reach a diplomatic agreement in backchannel talks with US envoy Steve Witkoff. Did Israel launch airstrikes on Iran to derail those efforts? Clifton discusses what Iran put on the table, what the US chose to ignore, and how Washington is now steering the world toward yet another disastrous and potentially global conflict. Teresa Romero, President of the United Farm Workers, joins the show to expose the truth behind Trump’s claim that ICE raids on agricultural worksites have been “paused.” While Trump announced a pullback amid mounting public outrage over immigration raids, Romero says ICE and Border Patrol agents are still targeting farmworkers across the country. Romero will explain how the so-called pause is a smokescreen and will share the impact of these ongoing raids on farmworker communities.

Roua Daas of the Palestinian Youth Movement discusses the Anti-Genocide Pledge, a new initiative launched by Palestinian diaspora groups and individuals in Gaza to capture global outrage to Israel’s atrocities. As Western governments continue to back the siege and starvation of Gaza and mainstream media downplays the scale of destruction, Daas says the Palestine movement will make a historical record of just how many of the world’s population actively opposed Israel’s genocide in Gaza.

As Israel’s war on Iran escalates, the media continues to flip the script—framing Israel as the victim and Iran as the aggressor, despite Israel initiating the conflict with bombings, assassinations, and covert attacks.

Kazakhstan sits at the crossroads of global power between Russia, China and key trade routes. President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev talks to Al Jazeera about his reform agenda, the legacy of Nazarbayev, and plans to reduce inequality in a resource-rich nation. He also addresses Kazakhstan’s economic dependency on oil and Russia, growing ties with China and the West, and criticisms over press freedom and political openness. With the war in Ukraine redrawing alliances, is Kazakhstan truly neutral, or simply under pressure?

The Trump Administration is demanding the revocation of visas for all Chinese students. The courts challenge Trump’s tariffs. Is a ceasefire in Gaza coming? Can a general strike happen in the US? Brian and Layan take listener questions and discuss these topics and more.

Israel has launched an all out war on Iran, with hundreds of strikes accross the country on military, nuclear and civilian infrastructure as well as assassinations of military commanders and scientists. This shocking escalation comes as the U.S. publicly distances itself, even as prominent American politicians cheer it on and while Washington pretended to pursue nuclear negotiations with Tehran.

Assal Rad, scholar of modern Middle East history, non-resident fellow at DAWN, and author of State of Resistance: Politics, Culture & Identity in Modern Iran, joins the show to discuss the renewed US-Iran nuclear talks in Rome, as Israel threatens to sabotage diplomacy with strikes on Iranian nuclear sites. Rad explains how Israel—rattled by any move toward peace—is working to upend negotiations and drag the US into another catastrophic war. With Trump reengaging on Iran, will Washington continue enabling Israel’s path of endless escalation, or step back from the brink? Rad breaks it all down.

Trump’s return is not just a political comeback—it’s a warning. As the tendency towards fascism gains strength in the U.S., what does that mean for the world’s most powerful empire? And what kind of resistance can actually stop it? On this episode of Dispatches, Rania Khalek is joined by Eugene Puryear to break down what rising fascism looks like in an American context, from the weaponization of ICE to the collapse of international law in Gaza, and why anti-imperialism must be at the heart of any movement that wants to fight back. They explore the legacy of US empire, the limits of liberalism, and the dangers of accelerationist fantasies as Gaza burns and the global order unravels.

Did you know that women’s clothing and personal care products are often priced higher than men's? It’s been that way for years and there’s even a name for it. Pink Tax. Now with Trump implementing widespread tariffs, how will this impact women’s goods and jobs?  

In this episode of Centre Stage, our guest is Jeremy Corbyn, an Independent MP in the UK Parliament. Corbyn has long fought for economic justice, peace and a British foreign policy that tries to atone for its imperial legacy.

Todd Miller, an author, journalist, and host of The Border Chronicle, joins the show to discuss the growing lawlessness of ICE as Trump escalates his mass deportation agenda. From the arrest of Newark Mayor Ras Baraka and the DOJ's assault charges against Rep. LaMonica McIver during their visit to the Newark ICE facility, to the expansion of ICE through the 287(g) task forces, Miller discusses what these developments reveal about the rise of state repression in the US.

A magnitude 7.7 earthquake struck Myanmar in March 2025, devastating communities across the country. Al Jazeera was the only international broadcaster with a team on the ground to witness the unfolding crisis. What emerged was a story of survival against overwhelming odds. From the capital Naypyidaw to the spiritual heart of Mandalay, our cameras captured the desperate search for survivors and the scale of destruction. At the epicentre, entire neighbourhoods lay in ruins as hundreds of thousands of people found themselves without shelter, clean water or food. Emergency services struggled to cope with the response required. The disaster struck a nation already fractured by civil conflict, where a military government appeared ill-equipped to handle the crisis. Over seven days, Al Jazeera correspondent Tony Cheng documented not just the immediate aftermath, but how this natural catastrophe exposed deeper challenges facing the people of Myanmar during their darkest hour.

Assal Rad, scholar of modern Middle East history, non-resident fellow at DAWN, and author of State of Resistance: Politics, Culture & Identity in Modern Iran, joins the show to discuss the renewed US-Iran nuclear talks in Rome, as Israel threatens to sabotage diplomacy with strikes on Iranian nuclear sites. Rad explains how Israel—rattled by any move toward peace—is working to upend negotiations and drag the US into another catastrophic war. With Trump reengaging on Iran, will Washington continue enabling Israel’s path of endless escalation, or step back from the brink? Rad breaks it all down.

Congressman Randy Fine calls for Gaza’s nuclear annihilation, the Trump administration tries to bar international students from going to Harvard, Trump threatens even more tariffs, NATO leader calls for an even stronger NATO, and more. Brian Becker is joined by Layan Sima Fuleihan, a Palestinian organizer with the Shut It Down for Palestine coalition, a popular educator, the Education Director at The People’s Forum, and an editor at 1804 Books.

It's been several days now, since Israel launched its attack on Iran. The conflict has since escalated. And since the warring sides don't share a border, the attacks have largely been focused on air strikes. While Iran may have the largest stock of missiles and drones in the Middle East. Israel’s air force is considered one of the most powerful in the world. And its air defence system, one of the most advanced. And more crucially, Israel has US backing. So, is one military at a clear advantage? Does the length of the conflict make a difference?

Trump threatened Europe with tariffs and stocks plummeted. He paused them and stocks climbed. Now the EU says they are ready for “fast track talks.” Is Europe bowing to Trump or are retaliatory tariffs coming? Brian Becker and Professor Richard Wolff discuss what’s going on between the Trump Administration, Europe, the elites, and what it means for workers.

Latest Update Iranians urged to ‘fight hand in hand’ as Israel continues deadly assault Iran launches a new wave of ballistic missile attacks on Israel – including Tel Aviv and Haifa – killing at least eight people hours after the Israeli military again bombed the Iranian capital, Tehran. Stay tuned for the latest updates and in-depth analysis from our correspondents and experts on the ground.

Gaza has been under total blockade by Israel for nearly three months. Aid agencies have been stopped from delivering the most basic of supplies, leaving 2.3 million people starving. Now the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation is delivering food packages, but it is backed by Israel and the US. Its first attempt turned into chaos. The foundation has also faced strong criticism from the UN and other aid agencies. They say it does not follow humanitarian principles and appears to be 'weaponising' aid. So why has Israel decided to let in some aid, yet only under an agency it backs?

Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesman, Esmail Baghaei, condemned Israel’s attacks as “a war against humanity”, displaying images of child victims during a Tehran briefing. He accused Israel of defying international law and urged global action to hold it accountable, demanding a binding UN resolution. Baghaei claimed the strikes, backed by the US, sabotaged ongoing diplomacy, leaving Iran “taken by surprise”. He dismissed renewed negotiations as “pointless” while branding Washington an “accomplice” for its contradictory stance. The spokesman framed the conflict as a test for nations believing in “peaceful co-living”, insisting the Security Council must declare Israel’s actions illegal. His rhetoric emphasised civilian casualties to rally international pressure, though he offered no clear path to de-escalation.

The World Food Programme has sounded the alarm, saying it may have to reduce its aid operations for Sudanese refugees … because of cutbacks in its funding. Four million refugees are in countries neighbouring Sudan after fleeing from the ongoing civil war, and most of them rely on aid. But that was put in jeopardy after the Trump administration slashed overseas aid budgets earlier this year. The European Union, the UK and Germany have also cut funding for foreign aid as some nations switch funding to invest in defence. So, who else can step in to fill the gap? And what will happen to the people who depend on aid to survive?

Iran launched a fresh wave of attacks against Israel in the early hours of Monday morning, with strikes reportedly hitting energy infrastructure in Haifa and triggering fires, while air defence systems engaged incoming missiles over Tel Aviv. Explosions were also reported over Jerusalem, according to Reuters. The attacks follow reports that US President Donald Trump blocked an Israeli plan to assassinate Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, citing anonymous American officials quoted by Reuters and the Associated Press. Meanwhile, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has allegedly urged the US to join military action against Iran, while The Wall Street Journal reports that Israeli officials still consider Khamenei a "legitimate target". Netanyahu refused to comment on these claims when pressed on Sunday.

Chaotic scenes unfolded in Rafah, southern Gaza, as Palestinians rushed a US aid distribution site in Tal as-Sultan, prompting American security personnel to fire warning shots. Israeli forces reportedly intervened remotely to disperse crowds. Israeli Army radio cited security sources distancing Israel from the incident while confirming US contractors regained control. The aid was distributed by the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation, a controversial organisation established after Israel blocked UN access in March. Footage shows desperate civilians amid strict aid restrictions. The foundation’s private contractor-led operations have drawn criticism for lacking UN neutrality protocols. This incident highlights escalating tensions over aid delivery in the besieged enclave.

In a forceful condemnation during the United Nations Security Council meeting on the situation in the Middle East and Gaza, the Palestinian ambassador to the United Nations, Riyad Mansour, denounced what he called "systematic cruelty"—from indiscriminate bombardment to the weaponisation of both starvation and aid distribution. Citing Netanyahu’s own words about "annihilating human animals," he accused Israel of deliberate dehumanisation and genocidal intent, pointing to over 1,300 children killed since March and infants "looking for death rather than life" from trauma. With raw emotion, he described mothers cradling starving children and doctors losing nine of their own children in single strikes, asking council members how such violence could be framed as "civilisation." He rejected the false choice between no aid or degrading, minimal provisions, insisting UNRWA’s proven distribution system could work if Israel truly wanted sustenance to reach civilians. The ambassador implored nations to act individually if the Security Council remained paralysed, warning that Palestinian resilience—"more rooted than Roman olive trees"—would outlast attempts to erase them. His plea ended with a demand for immediate ceasefire, full humanitarian access, and concrete steps toward Palestinian statehood, stressing: "We are human beings deserving the same protections as any other people."

It is a conflict that has the potential to ignite the entire Middle East. Israel has been attacking Iran, saying Tehran's nuclear programme poses an existential threat. Iran for its part, has responded with a barrage of retaliatory attacks. But now, what role can the global community play? China, Russia and Turkiye have condemned Israel's actions. Beijing and Moscow maintain economic and political ties with both Iran and Israel. So, what, if anything, can these powers do to end the conflict? And is there a shift in dynamics in the region?

Iran has launched a series of missile strikes on targets across Israel, including areas near Haifa and Tel Aviv, reportedly killing at least 10 people, according to medics and local media. The escalation follows Israeli airstrikes on civilian and energy infrastructure in Iran, including a major attack that set off a fire at Tehran’s Shahran oil facility. The Israeli military stated that its strikes were aimed at locations “linked to the Iranian regime’s nuclear weapons program.” Stay tuned for the latest updates and in-depth analysis from our correspondents and experts on the ground.

The UN Security Council is holding its monthly open briefing and closed consultations on the situation in the Middle East, including the situation in Gaza. Sigrid Kaag, special coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process ad interim, said “aid cannot be negotiable and there cannot be a question of forced displacement”. “Humanitarian aid and assistance need to urgently reach all people in Gaza,” she said. “Forced displacement of civilians must be rejected and prevented as per international law. Palestinians should be supported to stay on their land.” Kaag warned that the international community needs to pivot “from declarations to decisions”. “Peace cannot be a transaction or a partial temporary arrangement,” she added. “Durable security cannot be achieved solely through force. It must be built on mutual recognition, justice and rights for all.”

The United States and Israel are backing a new aid initiative in Gaza that critics say sidelines the United Nations and violates humanitarian principles. With biometrics and military ties, is it really about help or control?

Israel pounds Iran - and Iran strikes back, hitting Tel Aviv. Since Israel’s war on Gaza began in October 2023, Israel has damaged Iran, not just at home, but also outside is territory... by striking its allies. Hezbollah‘s leader Hassan Nasrallah was assassinated in Beirut, the Houthis in Yemen have taken hits, as well as militias in Iraq. Israel struck Iranian interests in Syria and Tehran's ally - former Syrian leader Bashar Al Assad - was deposed. Hamas’ leaderships has also been decimated, including in assassinations carried out in Tehran. So is Iran now fighting from a weakened positioned?

After Israel launched strikes in Tehran and other Iranian cities, Iran responded with its own firepower. What is behind this dramatic escalation, and what will it mean for the region and beyond?

Trump threatened Europe with tariffs and stocks plummeted. He paused them and stocks climbed. Now the EU says they are ready for “fast track talks.” Is Europe bowing to Trump?

Shajarat al Durr was born in the golden age of Islam. Despite her beginnings as a child slave, she went on to become the first woman to sit on the throne of Egypt since Cleopatra nearly 13-hundred years before.  But in hindsight, Shajarat al Durr’s life is a Cinderella story without the fairy tale ending.

Israel has launched an unprovoked assault on Iran, including strikes on nuclear facilities and assassinations of several senior military commanders and scientists. In front of the world’s media, however, the Netanyahu government is spinning the attack as “preemptive”.

The Trump administration’s crackdowns on pro-Palestinian activism look eerily similar to a conservative proposal to target universities and international students it claims are part of a “terrorist support network”. 

Security Council meets in emergency session over Iran-Israel conflict, amid strikes and counterstrikes Overnight from Thursday into Friday, Israeli military strikes targeted nuclear facilities across Iran, including the Natanz enrichment site.