Cuba is facing severe power and fuel shortages as the United States tightens its decades-old embargo. The island has been enduring rolling blackouts and a near-total fuel blockade now in its fourth month, forcing residents to cook with charcoal and queue for hours in sweltering heat for scarce transport. State-controlled economy struggles have been aggravated by more than six decades of US trade and financial sanctions, leaving cities like Alamar in darkness and many Cubans spending more time waiting for buses than at work.
Al Jazeera's Lucia Newman reports from Havana, Cuba.
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Farmers in Sinaloa, Mexico’s breadbasket, say fertiliser costs have surged as shipping through the Strait of Hormuz has been disrupted, squeezing already thin margins. Prices are about 50% higher than when the conflict began, with diesel cushioned by subsidies amid persistent droughts and weak global maize prices.
Al Jazeera’s John Holman reports from Sinaloa, Mexico.
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Nigeria’s defence minister has attended the funeral of several senior military officers killed in a surge of Boko Haram attacks in the northeast. The officers were laid to rest in Maiduguri, as armed groups intensify violence across the region. On Monday, Boko Haram fighters stormed an army base in Monguno, north of Maiduguri, killing a commander and six soldiers.
Al Jazeera’s Ahmed Idris reports from Gubio in northeastern Nigeria.
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Countries across Africa are facing rising fuel prices due to global supply disruptions. From Malawi to Mozambique, shortages are affecting transport and daily life. In Kenya, diesel prices have surged by a record 24 percent, increasing pressure on businesses and households. The crisis highlights the continent’s vulnerability to global energy shocks.
Al Jazeera’s Catherine Soi reports from Nairobi.
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International donors have pledged more than 1.5 billion dollars' worth of aid for Sudan at a conference in the German capital, Berlin. But the Sudanese government says it rejects any outcome of the meeting because it wasn't consulted.
Al Jazeera’s Dominic Kane reports from Berlin.
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Crowds have gathered in Cameroon’s capital, Yaounde, to welcome Pope Leo XIV as he begins a three-day visit.
Al Jazeera’s Nicolas Haque reports from Yaounde.
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The Democratic Republic of Congo government and M23 rebels are holding peace talks in Genava. Mediated by the US, Qatar, and the United Nations. There is a hope that the talks could end widespread violence in the country.
Al Jazeera’s Alain Uaykani reports from Goma, in North Kivu province.
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At least eight children have been killed after a teenage student opened fire at a school in southeastern Turkiye. Police say a teacher is also dead. The attack comes a day after a separate school shooting in a nearby province injured 16 people.
Al Jazeera’s Sinem Koseoglu reports from Istanbul.
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Francesca Albanese, UN Special Rapporteur, joins Al Jazeera live from Tunis. She says her findings indicate torture in Israeli prisons is systematic and institutionalised, citing evidence of abuse, legal protection for perpetrators, and calling for sanctions and international prosecutions.
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In this episode of This is America, hosted by Anna Burns‑Francis, Al Jazeera examines how the Strait of Hormuz has become the new front line in the US–Iran war, and why Washington is now betting on economic pressure rather than air power to force Tehran back to the table. After six weeks of US and Israeli strikes failed to secure a breakthrough – and 21 hours of talks in Islamabad ended without a deal – the President has ordered a naval blockade designed to choke off Iran’s main source of income: oil and gas exports flowing through one of the world’s most strategic waterways.
From our Washington, DC bureau to the White House and Wall Street, the programme tracks how this marks a sharp shift from the administration’s earlier, often confusing objective of keeping oil prices low by easing restrictions on Iranian barrels already at sea. Alan Fisher reports live from the White House on a strategy that aims to turn the Strait of Hormuz – through which roughly 20 percent of global oil and 30 percent of fertiliser trade normally pass – into an economic pressure point. By stopping new Iranian cargoes while insisting other traffic can flow, the US hopes to raise the cost of Tehran’s control over the strait, sap its foreign‑currency earnings and walk into any second round of talks with a stronger hand, even if that risks US Navy ships coming face‑to‑face with Iranian forces or proxies.
At the Watergate Exxon station, Richard Gaisford takes the temperature of everyday Americans now paying close to six dollars a gallon. Voters tell This is America they are being asked to absorb “short‑term pain for long‑term gain” as fuel and food prices rise, disposable incomes shrink and talk of “mutually assured economic pain” stops being an abstract phrase and starts showing up on household budgets. From the New York Stock Exchange, Kristen Saloomey explains why markets have so far rallied on strong corporate earnings and hopes of a quick resolution, even as higher energy costs push up inflation and dash expectations of interest‑rate cuts – prompting warnings from the IMF that a prolonged conflict risks tipping the global economy towards recession.
In the studio, economist Alan Tonelson and former US Assistant Secretary of State for Public Affairs PJ Crowley join Anna Burns‑Francis to unpack what a full‑scale naval blockade really means in practice – and in law. They compare the President’s use of a “quarantine‑style” tactic, rarely deployed since the Cuban missile crisis and more recently in Venezuela, with previous sanctions campaigns against Iran, asking whether a coercive but reversible tool can really deliver concessions on nuclear enrichment, missiles and regional proxies. The discussion weighs the assumption that a $31 trillion US economy can endure more pain than Iran’s far smaller, sanction‑hardened system, and explores how Tehran might respond with asymmetrical tactics – from mines and drones in the Gulf to renewed Houthi harassment of Red Sea shipping – that could close off alternative routes.
Manuel Rapalo returns to analyse how US media outlets and online commentators are framing this new phase: as decisive economic statecraft, as “a blockade of a blockade” that could entangle more countries, or as a high‑risk gamble that underestimates Iran’s ability to ride out pressure. Alex Baird rounds up the social‑media reaction, from triumphant claims that Iran is “in a box” and days away from economic collapse, to critics warning of “economic terrorism”, blowback for China as Iran’s main oil buyer, and fears that maximalist demands leave both sides locked into a long test of endurance neither can easily escape.
This is America asks whether the White House’s shifting strategy in the Strait of Hormuz brings the war closer to an end – or merely deepens a dangerous experiment in economic warfare that could redraw the geopolitics of energy far beyond Iran’s shores.
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Italy's Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni is under growing political pressure over the country's ties to Israel.
On Tuesday, the government suspended a military cooperation agreement between the two countries, in response to Israeli attacks on Lebanon over the past month.
Now opponents are accusing Meloni of failing to stand up to Israel over its genocidal war on Gaza.
A recent speech in parliament by MP Angelo Bonelli accusing the prime minister of “political cowardice” has gone viral.
Bonelli told Al Jazeera that civil society protests in Italy played a big role in piling pressure on the Italian government to cease its agreement with Israel.
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In Iraq, people are feeling the cost of the Iran war in their daily lives.
The price of food and other basic goods has risen sharply, as land and maritime trade routes in the region become more hazardous.
A reduction in oil output has also led to a shortage of gas for cooking.
Al Jazeera’s Bernard Smith reports from Baghdad, Iraq.
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Sugar is sweet, seductive, addictive - but built on human suffering. This two-part series reveals how an enticing luxury became the engine of a global system powered by slavery, exploitation and environmental destruction, a legacy still shaping the world today.
From the 19th-century slave plantations to modern refineries in the Dominican Republic, Brazil, Reunion, India, South Africa and Europe, the series traces how sugar fuelled colonial empires, drove some of the worst aspects of international trade and commerce, and left deep social and ecological scars that are still present in labour abuses and exhausted landscapes today.
Combining powerful testimony, rare archival material, expert interviews, and on-the-ground reporting, the series exposes the true cost of our centuries-long obsession with sugar, while at the same time spotlighting communities fighting to reclaim land, dignity and fair means of production.
The series asks a crucial question: have we ever really escaped the bitter curse behind the world’s sweetest commodity?
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US Central Command (CENTCOM) says the blockade applies only to vessels entering and exiting Iranian ports.
But how is the blockade being implemented?
Al Jazeera’s Um-e-Kulsoom Shariff explains.
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Israel's alliance with the European Union is under mounting political pressure.
Behind the shift are demands to suspend the main agreement underpinning their close relations.
But their ties survived Israel's genocide in Gaza - so why the difficulties now?
Presenter: James Bays
Guests:
Barry Andrews -- Member of the European Parliament
Sven Kuhn von Burgsdorff -- former EU ambassador to the occupied Palestinian territories
Eve Geddie -- Director of the European Institutions Office at Amnesty International
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Diplomatic efforts to end the war between the US, Israel and Iran are intensifying.
A Pakistani delegation arrived in the Iranian capital a short while ago.
Sources tell Al Jazeera it’s tied to a major breakthrough on the nuclear front.
Al Jazeera’s Osama bin Javaid has more.
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On Tax Day, trillions flow into the United States government. But new analysis shows a significant share is directed toward war, defense contractors, and border enforcement, while healthcare and food assistance face mounting pressures and cuts. As deficits grow and everyday costs rise, what do these budget choices reveal about who the system is built to serve, both in the US and beyond?
In this episode:
- Lindsay Koshgarian, Program Director, National Priorities Project
Episode credits:
This episode was produced by Marcos Bartolomé and David Enders with Tamara Khandaker, Catherine Nouhan, Tuleen Barakat, Adhil Veetil, Firas Yateem, Michel Bou Dagher, and our guest host, Kevin Hirten. It was edited by Sarí el-Khalili.
Our sound designer is Alex Roldan. Our video editors are Hisham Abu Salah and Mohannad al-Melhemm. Alexandra Locke is The Take’s executive producer.
Wednesday marks the third anniversary of the Sudan’s war between the army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF).
The conflict has killed tens of thousands of people, destroyed cities and created what the UN has called the world’s largest humanitarian crisis.
The violence in Khartoum has slowed, but that’s not the case in other parts of Sudan.
Al Jazeera’s Hiba Morgan reports from Khartoum, Sudan.
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Diplomatic efforts are intensifying to end the US-Israeli war with Iran.
A Pakistani delegation led by the army chief and interior minister arrived in Iran on Wednesday.
The delegation is set to deliver messages from the United States.
Al Jazeera's White House correspondent Kimberly Halkett has more from Islamabad and Ali Hashem is monitoring developments from Tehran.
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In southern Lebanon, there is “essentially a daily bombardment on civilians”, says a medic with Doctors Without Borders, or MSF.
“In the last 24 hours, we’ve had so many traumatic amputations that we’ve run out of arterial tourniquets,” Thienminh Dinh told Al Jazeera from the southern Lebanese town of Tyre.
On the day the US-Iran ceasefire began, some civilians returned to their homes “thinking potentially it could have been safe, and within a few hours of having returned, there was a seven-year-old girl whose family was bombed”.
Eight members of her family were left buried underneath the rubble, said Dinh, adding that “these are things that essentially we’re seeing on a daily basis”.
“We’ve had children whose … intestines were riddled with shrapnel, just torn apart on. In the same week, we’ve had children whose bowels were eviscerated, so their intestines were on the outside of their bodies.
“On top of their physical injuries, there’s profound psychological trauma that comes with having your homes taken from you, being displaced, losing family members and being injured.”
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Trump claims that China and the US are working together and that Beijing is happy that he is opening the Strait of Hormuz.
“China is very happy that I am permanently opening the Strait of Hormuz. I am doing it for them, also – and the World. This situation will never happen again,” Trump said in a social media post.
Al Jazeera’s Chief US correspondent Alan Fisher has more from Washington, DC.
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During Israel’s war on Iran, the Israeli government approved massive land grab orders, the establishment of 34 new illegal settlements across the occupied West Bank and lethal settler attacks increased dramatically.
This has a direct effect on Palestinians and how they carry out something as ordinary as driving in their own land.
Al Jazeera’s Nour Odeh reports.
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At least four people have been killed and 20 others wounded in a shooting at a secondary school in the southern province of Kahramanmaras, Turkiye. Al Jazeera's Sinem Koseoglu reported from Istanbul that the assailant, a 13-year-old student, entered the school building with five pistols and seven magazines — presumed to have been obtained through his retired police officer father — and began randomly firing in two classrooms, killing a teacher and three others. The incident marks the second school shooting in two days, following a similar attack on Tuesday in Sanliurfa's Siverek district where an 18-year-old former student opened fire with a shotgun, wounding 16 people before killing himself. While Turkiye has strict gun laws, access to weapons through family members with police or military connections has become a growing concern. Social media is now flooded with reactions, with many Turks questioning school safety and the psychological impact of online content on teenagers. The interior ministry had recently been studying potential restrictions on social media for teenage users.
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Chris Doyle, director of the Council for Arab-British Understanding, says the Trump administration appears eager to secure a deal with Iran despite tensions over uranium enrichment and the Strait of Hormuz blockade. He suggests both sides may be posturing whilst negotiating behind the scenes, with reported American flexibility on Iran's enrichment rights pointing to possible compromise. Doyle warns that pressuring Iran through blockades has historically proven ineffective and risks alienating US allies in Asia.
Al Jazeera's Chris Doyle reports from London.
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Gulf states are seeking to ensure their security concerns are included in Pakistan-mediated US–Iran talks, as regional tensions linked to the war involving the US-Israeli war on Iran continue to drive diplomatic efforts across the Gulf. Qatar’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson Majed Al Ansari says the Gulf is “not just part of the solution, but an essential element to any solution,” stressing close coordination with mediators and international partners.
Officials say Gulf countries are not directly participating in the talks but remain engaged through diplomatic channels, warning that recent hostilities have hit critical infrastructure. The International Energy Agency reports more than 80 oil facilities, including production and storage sites, have been struck, while Kuwait has seen more than half a dozen water desalination plants damaged, raising concerns over water security.
There is concern in the Gulf over the risk of renewed fighting, with officials stressing there is “no appetite for a resumption of hostilities” and no military solution to the crisis, as states push for a comprehensive diplomatic deal that includes the security concerns of all sides, including Iran.
However, Gulf states also fear external actors could undermine diplomatic efforts, following regional criticism of Israeli air strikes in Lebanon, as they continue to call for protection of energy routes and stability in the Strait of Hormuz.
Al Jazeera’s Malik Traina reports from Kuwait City.
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A new trial is being held into the death of Argentinian football star Diego Maradona a year after a scandal involving a judge caused the first legal case to collapse.
Maradona, considered one of the world’s greatest players, died in November 2020 at the age of 60.
Al Jazeera’s Teresa Bo reports from Buenos Aires.
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The US is expanding its strategic footprint in Asia as part of efforts to counter China.
Efforts are underway to strengthen defence cooperation with old allies like the Philippines.
That includes plans for a new military base near disputed waters in the South China Sea.
Al Jazeera's Jamela Alindogan reports from the Balabac islands.
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The International Monetary Fund says the US-Israel war on Iran is already weighing on the global economy.
Officials say even if the war ends now, global growth will still decline slightly this year.
In a prolonged scenario, with further damage to energy infrastructure, growth could slow to around 2 percent.
Inflation may also rise sharply, potentially exceeding 6 percent next year.
The IMF warns tighter financial conditions could deepen the slowdown, requiring monetary and fiscal intervention.
Oil-producing countries in the region are expected to face significant disruption due to the war’s impact on energy supplies.
Developing nations are likely to be hit hardest, with the economic impact nearly twice as severe as in the United States.
Al Jazeera Patty Culhane reports from outside the IMF headquarters in Washington, DC.
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The Gulf's traditional appeal as a safe haven for global wealth is being challenged by the war on Iran, prompting some of the world's wealthiest investors to relocate capital to Asia. Financial hubs such as Singapore and Hong Kong are seeing increased interest, with lawyers reporting three times more enquiries about moving money and some investors transferring as much as $100 million in single transactions. While ratings agencies say there is no clear evidence yet of major capital flight from the Gulf, they warn that prolonged conflict could accelerate wealth flows to Asia, potentially affecting property prices and living costs.
Al Jazeera's Patrick Fok reports from Singapore.
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A new trial is being held into the death of Argentinian football star Diego Maradona a year after a scandal involving a judge caused the first legal case to collapse.
Maradona, considered one of the world’s greatest players, died in November 2020 at the age of 60.
Al Jazeera’s Teresa Bo reports from Buenos Aires.
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