In January 2026, Venezuela entered a deeply contested chapter after the US removal of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro. While the operation was hailed by some as the end of a brutal dictatorship, critics argue it violated international law and replaced one crisis with another.
US President Donald Trump now boasts of controlling Venezuela’s oil, as the country’s interim leadership strikes deals with Washington. Some call this a necessary transition. Opponents say it looks dangerously colonial.
So, has Venezuela moved closer to democracy, and will Venezuela’s future be decided by Venezuelans or by the US?
Mehdi Hasan goes head-to-head with Vanessa Neumann, who served as the Venezuelan opposition’s ambassador to the UK and Ireland. She defends Trump’s intervention and argues Maduro’s fall was long overdue.
Joining the discussion are:
Alejandro Velasco – Associate professor of history at New York University
Estefanía Melendez – Former diplomatic envoy for the Venezuelan opposition and associate fellow at the Centre for the Study of Democracy
Oscar Guardiola-Rivera – Professor of international law at Birkbeck College, University of London
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Bad Bunny was the most-streamed artist on Spotify for four years. He headlined the Super Bowl, singing in Spanish, challenging long-held ideas about what it means to be “mainstream”. His career highlights how streaming platforms, diaspora audiences, and shifting cultural power now determine global relevance. Bad Bunny has long used his music as an unapologetic political statement, including his stance against the United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). Our guests discuss the political and cultural tensions his rise has exposed.
Presenter: Stefanie Dekker
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Jorell Melendez-Badillo - Associate professor, University of Wisconsin-Madison
Elizabeth Booker Houston - Political commentator and lawyer
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Donald Trump addressed the media in Washington, taking questions on Cuba and Iran. He described Cuba as a ‘failed state’ and suggested a potential friendly takeover, while criticising the outcome of recent talks with Iran. The US administration continues to demand a halt to uranium enrichment, limitations on ballistic missiles, and curbs on regional proxies. Further diplomatic discussions are planned, including meetings with the Omani foreign minister and US Vice President JD Vance.
Al Jazeera’s Tohid Asadi joins live from Tehran, and Nour Odeh from Ramallah, while White House Correspondent Kimberly Halkett joins live from Washington, DC.
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Tariffs: The most beautiful word in the dictionary, as Donald Trump says, or unlawful?
The Supreme Court has ruled that the president cannot use emergency powers to impose them.
It's a significant check on his power and a major setback to his second-term agenda.
But despite the ruling, Trump has already found new ways to keep his trade barriers in place.
Tariffs remain central to his economic policy, both to boost US manufacturing and generate revenue.
The court may have disarmed one of Trump's trade weapons, but the turn towards protectionism is far from over.
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Robert Kelley , former director of the International Atomic Energy Agency, joins Al Jazeera’s live from Vienna. He says the IAEA faces serious gaps in knowledge over Iran’s nuclear activities, but if inspectors had full access, they could accurately account for accessible nuclear materials within a few months. He emphasises that the agency’s role is verification, not determining whether Iran’s program is peaceful.
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Iraq is in political deadlock. It still has no government, though general elections were held in November. At the heart of the crisis is the former prime minister, Nouri Al Maliki, who was picked by the majority coalition in parliament as its candidate to take over the role again. But that choice has been met with strong opposition from US President Donald Trump. And that warning has further polarised the political landscape in the country. So, what's really behind Washington's strong stance against Maliki? And what role does the US still play in Iraq?
Presenter: James Bays
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Muhanad Seloom, assistant professor of international politics at the Doha Institute for Graduate Studies.
Ahmed Rushdi, president of the House of Iraqi Expertise Foundation, and a former foreign policy adviser in the Iraqi parliament.
Kenneth Katzman, senior fellow at The Soufan Center.
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Aaron Bushnell, a member of the US air force, set himself on fire in front of the Israeli embassy in Washington, DC, in an act of political protest over Israel’s war in Gaza. Bushnell livestreamed his death, saying he no longer wanted to be complicit in genocide. Two years later, how did his message resonate?
This is a story from the archives. This originally aired on February 28, 2024. None of the dates, titles or other references from that time have been changed.
In this episode:
- Talia Jane, Independent Journalist
- Lupe Barboza, Friend of Aaron Bushnell
- Archana Kaku, Assistant Professor, The College of William & Mary
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This episode was updated by Tamara Khandaker. It was originally produced by Sonia Bhagat, Ashish Malhotra, Chloe K. Li, and our host Malika Bilal.
Our sound designer is Alex Roldan. Our engagement producers are Adam Abou-Gad and Vienna Maglio. Andrew Greiner is lead of audience engagement.
Alexandra Locke is The Take’s executive producer.
In northwest Syria, farmer Ezzat Mohammed Ahmed is preserving heirloom seeds through his Baitel Bazoor, the House of Seeds, safeguarding 50 varieties pollinated naturally and farmed organically.
Displaced in 2020, he smuggled his collection across borders and back to Idlib, sharing hundreds of free seeds daily to bolster self-sufficiency as the UN says two-thirds of Syrians lack enough food.
Al Jazeera’s Obaida Hitto reports from Idlib, Syria.
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Mourners in Buffalo laid to rest Nur Al Amin Shah Alam, 56, whose body was found on a downtown street after nearly a week missing; relatives say his death was preventable.
Surveillance footage shows US Border Patrol agents leaving him outside a coffee shop in freezing temperatures, following what his family calls a misunderstanding that led to his arrest a year earlier.
Al Jazeera’s Katelin Meredith reports from Buffalo, United States.
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Pakistan has launched airstrikes on Afghanistan’s major cities, escalating tensions despite an October ceasefire. Residents of Kabul and Kandahar heard explosions into Friday morning. Islamabad accuses the Afghan Taliban of border attacks, which the Taliban deny.
Al Jazeera’s Charles Stratford reports.
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In the UK, a closely contested by-election has delivered a major setback for Prime Minister Keir Starmer. The Green Party secured a surprising victory in a three-way race for a seat traditionally considered a Labour stronghold.
Al Jazeera’s Sonia Gallego reports.
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As night falls on Europe’s southern border in Ceuta, migrants continue attempting to cross the fence separating it from Morocco despite tightened security by the Guardia Civil. Some risk hours swimming in search of work and a better life. They arrive hoping to continue on to mainland Spain, only to face long waits in overcrowded shelters. A city once a bridge between two continents has become a challenging point of passage.
Al Jazeera’s Nicolas Haque reports.
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The US and Iran have made progress in indirect nuclear talks in Geneva, mediated by Oman. Technical meetings are scheduled in Austria next week, while delegations continue consultations with their governments. Despite differences, both sides seek a diplomatic solution to avoid military conflict, although US President Trump continues to threaten strikes if no deal is reached.
Al Jazeera’s Tohid Asadi reports.
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Humanitarian organizations in Palestine face Israeli pressure to hand over staff information, threatening their neutrality and worker safety, and affecting aid access for millions of civilians amid escalating conflict and the deaths of hundreds of aid workers.
Al Jazeera’s Zain Basravi reports.
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Women and girls in South Sudan are suffering widespread sexual violence amid escalating conflict between government and opposition forces, deepening the humanitarian crisis. The United Nations warns of serious violations, including the recruitment of children as fighters, while hundreds of thousands are being forcibly displaced.
Al Jazeera’s Malcolm Webb reports.
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Jeepneys, the most popular mode of transport in the Philippines, are more than just minibuses — they are cultural icons and moving works of art that brighten the streets with their vibrant colors. But as the government pushes toward electric vehicles, this beloved tradition faces the risk of disappearing, along with the artists who shaped its unique identity. A report that tells the full story.
Al Jazeera’s Barnaby Lo reports.
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After cartel violence erupted across Mexico last week, questions have surfaced regarding the country’s ability to co-host the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Concerns are focused particularly on the city of Guadalajara, in Jalisco state. It is set to host four matches, but it recently saw some of the country's worst roadblocks and disruption.
Al Jazeera’s John Holman reports from Guadalajara.
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Barbara Slavin, a distinguished fellow at the Stimson Center, joins Al Jazeera’s live from Washington, DC. She says ongoing technical talks may lower tensions, but warns divisions between Iran and the United States — and Donald Trump’s final decision — mean military action remains possible unless both sides compromise and allow inspections by the IAEA.
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The US military build-up around Iran is the biggest concentration of American firepower in the Middle East in decades.
Although talks are continuing, President Trump has warned a limited attack is still an option if Tehran doesn’t agree to a deal on its nuclear programme.
Any flare-up risks the closure of airspace and waterways, and disruptions to international travel.
Even a limited incident could spiral into a broader conflict, with potentially widespread fallout.
Al Jazeera’s Zein Basravi breaks down the assets that the US is moving into the region.
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At one of Argentina’s largest tyre makers, workers found gates locked after the company shut, cutting about 900 jobs and blaming import competition following President Javier Milei’s policy changes.
The Senate will vote on labour reforms to reduce severance pay, curb collective bargaining, ease hiring and firing, and limit lawsuits, affecting over 13 million registered workers. Unions warn court changes could delay claims and weaken protections, while some businesses say litigation deters hiring; the bill is likely to pass.
Al Jazeera’s Teresa Bo reports from Buenos Aires, Argentina.
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The US has eased its fuel embargo on Cuba, after sanctions helped pushed the country to what the UN calls “humanitarian collapse”. Al Jazeera's Soraya Lennie looks at the US policy of economic strangulation, and who pays the price.
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A third round of high-level indirect talks between the US and Iran has wrapped up in Geneva. Oman's foreign minister, who's been mediating the talks, is hailing 'significant progress' during those negotiations. Now delegations will go back to consult with their respective governments. The American diplomatic convoy has departed the Geneva location where the talks took place. Iran earlier said the talks with the United States were 'intense and serious.' More talks are scheduled to take place in Austria next week.
Al Jazeera’s Tohid Asadi reports live from Tehran, Kimberly Halkett is at the White House, and Osama Bin Javaid joins live from Geneva.
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