Tensions are rising again in India’s northeastern state of Manipur, where protests have spread after two young children were killed in an explosion earlier this month.
A shutdown is in force in parts of the state, roads have been blocked and fresh clashes have broken out with security forces.
The deaths have revived anger over an ethnic conflict that has already killed more than 260 people and displaced tens of thousands.
Al Jazeera’s Assed Baig reports.
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Tensions are rising again in India’s northeastern state of Manipur, where protests have spread after two young children were killed in an explosion earlier this month.
A shutdown is in force in parts of the state, roads have been blocked and fresh clashes have broken out with security forces.
The deaths have revived anger over an ethnic conflict that has already killed more than 260 people and displaced tens of thousands.
Al Jazeera’s Assed Baig reports.
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Maritime traffic and trade interests in the Gulf region are coming under increasing pressure. The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries are heavily reliant on the Strait of Hormuz.
Al Jazeera's Zein Basravi explains the situation from Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
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Maritime traffic and trade interests in the Gulf region are coming under increasing pressure. The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries are heavily reliant on the Strait of Hormuz.
Al Jazeera's Zein Basravi explains the situation from Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
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Iranian media have reported that air defence systems have been engaging “hostile targets” over Tehran.
There has been no official confirmation of any attacks on the city.
Al Jazeera’s Ali Hashem has the latest from Tehran.
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Iranian media have reported that air defence systems have been engaging “hostile targets” over Tehran.
There has been no official confirmation of any attacks on the city.
Al Jazeera’s Ali Hashem has the latest from Tehran.
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Planting mines along waterways is a common naval tactic, and there are many ways to recover the mines, says Mark Kimmitt, former US assistant secretary of state for political and military affairs.
“The way you conduct these types of operations, these countermeasure operations, is you basically create lanes for ships to go through,” he told Al Jazeera.
“The intent will be to try to create lanes through the use of your mine countermeasure capabilities, whether they be boats … drones … we even have dolphins that are trained to discover these types of mines.”
To open Hormuz, the idea is to clear lanes that ships can go through, and use the US military, the US Navy and its allies to escort those ships, Kimmitt explained.
Still, the main factor in opening up the Strait of Hormuz is not Iran or the United States in the dual blockade; it’s the insurance companies that insure those ships, he said.
“They’re not going to let those ships pass through this area as long as there’s a chance of those ships being blown up in the water,” Kimmitt noted. “So it will take a period of time.”
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Planting mines along waterways is a common naval tactic, and there are many ways to recover the mines, says Mark Kimmitt, former US assistant secretary of state for political and military affairs.
“The way you conduct these types of operations, these countermeasure operations, is you basically create lanes for ships to go through,” he told Al Jazeera.
“The intent will be to try to create lanes through the use of your mine countermeasure capabilities, whether they be boats … drones … we even have dolphins that are trained to discover these types of mines.”
To open Hormuz, the idea is to clear lanes that ships can go through, and use the US military, the US Navy and its allies to escort those ships, Kimmitt explained.
Still, the main factor in opening up the Strait of Hormuz is not Iran or the United States in the dual blockade; it’s the insurance companies that insure those ships, he said.
“They’re not going to let those ships pass through this area as long as there’s a chance of those ships being blown up in the water,” Kimmitt noted. “So it will take a period of time.”
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A loan drama tied to geopolitics.
Kyiv is getting a much-delayed lifeline from Brussels, as it fights Moscow's invasion with nearly empty coffers.
That's after Ukraine repaired a pipeline carrying Russian crude to Hungary, Slovakia.
The oil revenues will bolster Moscow's war chest.
So, is this complex EU deal going to intensify the conflict?
And, considering the mistrust between the parties, will the agreement even last?
Presenter: James Bays
Guests:
Marina Miron -- Researcher in Defence Studies at King’s College London
Maximilian Hess -- Author of 'Economic War: Ukraine and the Global Conflict between Russia and the West'
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A loan drama tied to geopolitics.
Kyiv is getting a much-delayed lifeline from Brussels, as it fights Moscow's invasion with nearly empty coffers.
That's after Ukraine repaired a pipeline carrying Russian crude to Hungary, Slovakia.
The oil revenues will bolster Moscow's war chest.
So, is this complex EU deal going to intensify the conflict?
And, considering the mistrust between the parties, will the agreement even last?
Presenter: James Bays
Guests:
Marina Miron -- Researcher in Defence Studies at King’s College London
Maximilian Hess -- Author of 'Economic War: Ukraine and the Global Conflict between Russia and the West'
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Pope Leo wrapped up his 10-day four-nation tour of Africa in Equatorial Guinea, before heading back to Rome. During the tour he denounced the direction of global leadership, despotism and war, and condemned US President Donald Trump actions.
California’s race for governor is turning into an unusually volatile contest.
The state’s so-called “jungle primary” system is raising the possibility that two Republicans could advance to the general election in one of America’s most reliably Democratic states.
Al Jazeera’s John Hendren reports from Orange County in California.
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California’s race for governor is turning into an unusually volatile contest.
The state’s so-called “jungle primary” system is raising the possibility that two Republicans could advance to the general election in one of America’s most reliably Democratic states.
Al Jazeera’s John Hendren reports from Orange County in California.
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The Israeli military has imposed a military zone in southern Lebanon, occupying the area from the border to the Litani River.
The so-called Yellow Line also extends into Mediterranean waters that are rich in energy resources, despite a maritime border agreement in place.
Al Jazeera’s Julide Ayger explains.
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The Israeli military has imposed a military zone in southern Lebanon, occupying the area from the border to the Litani River.
The so-called Yellow Line also extends into Mediterranean waters that are rich in energy resources, despite a maritime border agreement in place.
Al Jazeera’s Julide Ayger explains.
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Journalist Zainab Faraj recalled the final moments of fellow journalist Amal Khalil. An Israeli strike in southern Lebanon killed Amal and caused severe injuries to Zainab, who spoke from her hospital bed. Israel has killed at least five people in its recent attacks on Lebanon.
As the US expands its war with Iran, opposition is growing - not just among the public, but inside the military itself. Some service members are questioning orders, exploring conscientious objection, and speaking out. What’s driving this shift, and how far could it go?
In this episode:
- Mike Prysner, Executive Director of the Center on Conscience & War
Episode credits:
This episode was produced by Marcos Bartolomé, Tamara Khandaker, and Sarí El-Khalili with Spencer Cline, Tuleen Barakat, and our host, Malika Bilal. It was edited by Tamara Khandaker and Noor Wazwaz.
Our sound designer is Alex Roldan. Our video editors are Hisham Abu Salah and Mohannad al-Melhem. Alexandra Locke is The Take’s executive producer.
As the US expands its war with Iran, opposition is growing - not just among the public, but inside the military itself. Some service members are questioning orders, exploring conscientious objection, and speaking out. What’s driving this shift, and how far could it go?
In this episode:
- Mike Prysner, Executive Director of the Center on Conscience & War
Episode credits:
This episode was produced by Marcos Bartolomé, Tamara Khandaker, and Sarí El-Khalili with Spencer Cline, Tuleen Barakat, and our host, Malika Bilal. It was edited by Tamara Khandaker and Noor Wazwaz.
Our sound designer is Alex Roldan. Our video editors are Hisham Abu Salah and Mohannad al-Melhem. Alexandra Locke is The Take’s executive producer.
Disarming Hezbollah after three decades of institutional neglect of the Lebanese armed forces will not happen overnight, independent Lebanese MP Najat Aoun Saliba has warned.
She added that the government was taking the right steps.
“It is going to be very difficult to say overnight that the Lebanese armed forces are now at the forefront, when they do not have enough resources or manpower after 30 years of a militia being strengthened above them,” she told Al Jazeera.
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Disarming Hezbollah after three decades of institutional neglect of the Lebanese armed forces will not happen overnight, independent Lebanese MP Najat Aoun Saliba has warned.
She added that the government was taking the right steps.
“It is going to be very difficult to say overnight that the Lebanese armed forces are now at the forefront, when they do not have enough resources or manpower after 30 years of a militia being strengthened above them,” she told Al Jazeera.
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The Pentagon has released video of US soldiers descending from helicopters to board and seize another ship operating in international waters. Officials justified the Indian Ocean operation as a “right-of-visit” boarding and said the ship was transporting Iranian oil.
Iran has captured two foreign commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz and moved them to its coast, in a further escalation that comes hours after United States President Donald Trump said he would extend a ceasefire with Tehran.
Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) said the vessels had violated maritime regulations and entered the strategic waterway without coordination.
Al Jazeera's Tohid Asadi reports from Tehran, Iran.
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Iran has captured two foreign commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz and moved them to its coast, in a further escalation that comes hours after United States President Donald Trump said he would extend a ceasefire with Tehran.
Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) said the vessels had violated maritime regulations and entered the strategic waterway without coordination.
Al Jazeera's Tohid Asadi reports from Tehran, Iran.
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More than 3,000 Palestinian children have sustained eye injuries during Israel's war on Gaza, with many now blind or visually impaired.
Before the war, Gaza had rehabilitation and treatment centres to support them, but much of the healthcare system now lies in ruins.
At Al-Noor Centre in Deir el-Balah, young survivors like 12-year-old Mohammed Odeh—who lost both eyes in an explosion—are learning to navigate the world through Braille and determination.
Doctors describe the scale of paediatric eye injuries as unprecedented, yet teachers and families remain committed to ensuring these children's education continues despite the extraordinary challenges they face.
Al Jazeera's Ibrahim al-Khalili reports from Deir el-Balah, Gaza.
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More than 3,000 Palestinian children have sustained eye injuries during Israel's war on Gaza, with many now blind or visually impaired.
Before the war, Gaza had rehabilitation and treatment centres to support them, but much of the healthcare system now lies in ruins.
At Al-Noor Centre in Deir el-Balah, young survivors like 12-year-old Mohammed Odeh—who lost both eyes in an explosion—are learning to navigate the world through Braille and determination.
Doctors describe the scale of paediatric eye injuries as unprecedented, yet teachers and families remain committed to ensuring these children's education continues despite the extraordinary challenges they face.
Al Jazeera's Ibrahim al-Khalili reports from Deir el-Balah, Gaza.
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US President Donald Trump has escalated threats in the Strait of Hormuz, while Pakistani mediators wait for Tehran to respond with a proposed peace plan.
In a Truth Social post he says:
I have ordered the United States Navy to shoot and kill any boat that is putting mines in the waters of the Strait of Hormuz.
There is to be no hesitation.
Additionally, our mine “sweepers” are clearing the Strait right now.
I am hereby ordering that activity to continue, but at a tripled-up level!
Al Jazeera’s Mike Hanna has the latest from the White House.
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US President Donald Trump has escalated threats in the Strait of Hormuz, while Pakistani mediators wait for Tehran to respond with a proposed peace plan.
In a Truth Social post he says:
I have ordered the United States Navy to shoot and kill any boat that is putting mines in the waters of the Strait of Hormuz.
There is to be no hesitation.
Additionally, our mine “sweepers” are clearing the Strait right now.
I am hereby ordering that activity to continue, but at a tripled-up level!
Al Jazeera’s Mike Hanna has the latest from the White House.
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More than 1.8 million children in Somalia are suffering from severe malnutrition, with funding shortages forcing humanitarian organisations to scale back life-saving programmes.
Displaced families fleeing prolonged droughts are particularly vulnerable, and rising food prices have pushed people closer to famine.
Aid workers say nearly 200 health facilities have closed, leaving malnourished children with limited access to emergency care.
Hospitals in cities like Kismayo are overwhelmed with cases of dehydration, pneumonia and other illnesses linked to poor nutrition.
Al Jazeera's Catherine Soi reports from Kismayo, southern Somalia.
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More than 1.8 million children in Somalia are suffering from severe malnutrition, with funding shortages forcing humanitarian organisations to scale back life-saving programmes.
Displaced families fleeing prolonged droughts are particularly vulnerable, and rising food prices have pushed people closer to famine.
Aid workers say nearly 200 health facilities have closed, leaving malnourished children with limited access to emergency care.
Hospitals in cities like Kismayo are overwhelmed with cases of dehydration, pneumonia and other illnesses linked to poor nutrition.
Al Jazeera's Catherine Soi reports from Kismayo, southern Somalia.
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Details of how Lebanese journalist Amal Khalil was “pursued” and killed by Israeli forces have been released by the network she worked for. Here’s what happened.
Iranian forces seize two ships in the Strait of Hormuz, hours after US President Trump extended a ceasefire. Iran is demanding the lifting of a US naval blockade before a second round of talks in Islamabad can begin.
Israel’s intelligence exposed - spies, moles and blind spots from early betrayals to October 7 and the war with Iran.
This documentary exposes the myth of Israel’s "world‑class" intelligence, revealing a security state repeatedly blindsided from within. Drawing on rare archives and insiders, including former Shin Bet chief Yaakov Peri and veteran analyst Yossi Melman, the film traces a covert history from Israel’s early years to the events of October 7, 2023. It uncovers how institutions built to shield the state also opened doors to spies and dissenters amid mass immigration and rapid militarisation. Through cases like nuclear physicist Kurt Sitte, strategist Israel Beer, Shin Bet mole Lucjan Levi, long‑term Soviet agent Marcus Klingberg and Dimona whistleblower Mordechai Vanunu, the documentary shows how ideological zeal, money and political conviction all fed Israel’s vulnerability. As the story reaches today’s United States-Israel war on Iran, the film suggests that Israel’s gravest failures come not from a lack of intelligence but from arrogance, blind spots and the refusal to act – setting the stage for the next potential security disaster.
Original film title:
Infiltration from Within
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Israel’s intelligence exposed - spies, moles and blind spots from early betrayals to October 7 and the war with Iran.
This documentary exposes the myth of Israel’s "world‑class" intelligence, revealing a security state repeatedly blindsided from within. Drawing on rare archives and insiders, including former Shin Bet chief Yaakov Peri and veteran analyst Yossi Melman, the film traces a covert history from Israel’s early years to the events of October 7, 2023. It uncovers how institutions built to shield the state also opened doors to spies and dissenters amid mass immigration and rapid militarisation. Through cases like nuclear physicist Kurt Sitte, strategist Israel Beer, Shin Bet mole Lucjan Levi, long‑term Soviet agent Marcus Klingberg and Dimona whistleblower Mordechai Vanunu, the documentary shows how ideological zeal, money and political conviction all fed Israel’s vulnerability. As the story reaches today’s United States-Israel war on Iran, the film suggests that Israel’s gravest failures come not from a lack of intelligence but from arrogance, blind spots and the refusal to act – setting the stage for the next potential security disaster.
Original film title:
Infiltration from Within
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As tensions in the Strait of Hormuz escalate following the IRGC’s seizure of two vessels and the release of footage showing Iranian forces boarding the ships, an Al Jazeera discussion panel examined Iran’s strategy and the prospects for diplomacy.
Ali Akbar Dareini, researcher at the Centre for Strategic Studies in Tehran, told Al Jazeera Iran’s leadership is “unified”, dismissing suggestions of internal divisions as a “miscalculation”.
He said Tehran would allow “innocent passage” of ships but not vessels that threaten its national security, insisting Iran’s control of the Strait “will remain forever”.
Dareini added that maintaining control of the waterway does not contradict diplomacy and reflects a new regional security reality.
Andrea Dessi, assistant professor in international relations and global politics at the American University of Rome, told Al Jazeera Iran holds significant leverage over the Strait.
He said both US and Iranian blockades violate international law and warned prolonged disruption would worsen the impact on the global economy.
Dessi also highlighted a “deep” lack of trust between the two sides and criticised inconsistent US messaging, urging diplomacy to take place “behind closed doors, not on social media”.
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As tensions in the Strait of Hormuz escalate following the IRGC’s seizure of two vessels and the release of footage showing Iranian forces boarding the ships, an Al Jazeera discussion panel examined Iran’s strategy and the prospects for diplomacy.
Ali Akbar Dareini, researcher at the Centre for Strategic Studies in Tehran, told Al Jazeera Iran’s leadership is “unified”, dismissing suggestions of internal divisions as a “miscalculation”.
He said Tehran would allow “innocent passage” of ships but not vessels that threaten its national security, insisting Iran’s control of the Strait “will remain forever”.
Dareini added that maintaining control of the waterway does not contradict diplomacy and reflects a new regional security reality.
Andrea Dessi, assistant professor in international relations and global politics at the American University of Rome, told Al Jazeera Iran holds significant leverage over the Strait.
He said both US and Iranian blockades violate international law and warned prolonged disruption would worsen the impact on the global economy.
Dessi also highlighted a “deep” lack of trust between the two sides and criticised inconsistent US messaging, urging diplomacy to take place “behind closed doors, not on social media”.
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The exiled former crown prince of Iran Reza Pahlavi was splashed with red fluid by an activist during a visit to Berlin, in an apparent protest over his stance on the war in Iran.
Video shows the liquid hitting the back of his neck and shoulders before police detained the suspect and Pahlavi was driven away by security.
Millions in West Bengal are voting in a tight state election, but more than 9 million names have been deleted from the voter list in a rushed revision that disproportionately affects Muslims in key districts.
The United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Turk, is visiting Mexico amid growing calls to treat the country's crisis of forced disappearances as crimes against humanity.
More than 133,000 cases have been reported, though the Mexican government disputes the scale, claiming some may be duplicates or already resolved.
A recent UN committee report accused officials of complicity and systemic failure, prompting relatives of the missing to demand greater accountability.
Many families have spent years searching for loved ones themselves, often uncovering clandestine graves at personal risk.
Al Jazeera's Julia Galiano reports from Mexico City, Mexico.
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The United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Turk, is visiting Mexico amid growing calls to treat the country's crisis of forced disappearances as crimes against humanity.
More than 133,000 cases have been reported, though the Mexican government disputes the scale, claiming some may be duplicates or already resolved.
A recent UN committee report accused officials of complicity and systemic failure, prompting relatives of the missing to demand greater accountability.
Many families have spent years searching for loved ones themselves, often uncovering clandestine graves at personal risk.
Al Jazeera's Julia Galiano reports from Mexico City, Mexico.
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The Israeli military is accused of near-daily ceasefire violations in Gaza, with continued air strikes reported.
At least seven Palestinians were killed in the past 24 hours, including children, in attacks in Beit Lahiya and Khan Younis.
Medical sources say the wounded were taken to hospitals, including al-Shifa and al-Nasr.
More than 780 Palestinians have reportedly been killed since the ceasefire began in October.
Residents say ongoing strikes, along with restrictions on food and medicine, are worsening conditions.
Meanwhile, municipal elections are set to take place in Gaza’s Deir el-Balah, the first such vote in years.
Many Palestinians, particularly young people, say they hope the elections will bring meaningful change.
Al Jazeera’s Hind Khoudary reports from Gaza City.
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The Israeli military is accused of near-daily ceasefire violations in Gaza, with continued air strikes reported.
At least seven Palestinians were killed in the past 24 hours, including children, in attacks in Beit Lahiya and Khan Younis.
Medical sources say the wounded were taken to hospitals, including al-Shifa and al-Nasr.
More than 780 Palestinians have reportedly been killed since the ceasefire began in October.
Residents say ongoing strikes, along with restrictions on food and medicine, are worsening conditions.
Meanwhile, municipal elections are set to take place in Gaza’s Deir el-Balah, the first such vote in years.
Many Palestinians, particularly young people, say they hope the elections will bring meaningful change.
Al Jazeera’s Hind Khoudary reports from Gaza City.
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Workers from two regional parties in India have been fighting on election day for West Bengal’s state assembly. Local media reported the fighting broke out as opposition party leaders accused the state ruling party of voter intimidation.
Israel has created a military zone several kilometres into southern Lebanon, behind a so-called ‘Yellow Line’. Despite a ceasefire, Israeli forces’ control of the area makes it highly dangerous, as Al Jazeera’s Zeina Khodr reports.
In Lebanon, the government is entering potential talks with Israel under pressure and without a unified political stance.
The situation echoes the early 1980s, when the 1982 Lebanon War and subsequent negotiations led to deep internal divisions.
A US-backed peace deal in 1983, signed during occupation and civil war, ultimately worsened tensions and triggered the February 6, 1984 uprising.
The agreement collapsed, shifting influence towards Syria and later Iran.
Today, senior figures such as Walid Jumblatt and Nabih Berri oppose direct talks, calling instead for an end to hostilities.
President Joseph Aoun argues negotiations are necessary to secure stability.
Divisions between the government and Hezbollah raise concerns that history could repeat itself, with risks of renewed instability.
Al Jazeera’s Zeina Khodr reports from Beirut, Lebanon.
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In Lebanon, the government is entering potential talks with Israel under pressure and without a unified political stance.
The situation echoes the early 1980s, when the 1982 Lebanon War and subsequent negotiations led to deep internal divisions.
A US-backed peace deal in 1983, signed during occupation and civil war, ultimately worsened tensions and triggered the February 6, 1984 uprising.
The agreement collapsed, shifting influence towards Syria and later Iran.
Today, senior figures such as Walid Jumblatt and Nabih Berri oppose direct talks, calling instead for an end to hostilities.
President Joseph Aoun argues negotiations are necessary to secure stability.
Divisions between the government and Hezbollah raise concerns that history could repeat itself, with risks of renewed instability.
Al Jazeera’s Zeina Khodr reports from Beirut, Lebanon.
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A remote island province in the southern Philippines is grappling with a severe supply crisis driven by rising transport costs and disrupted trade routes. Tawi-Tawi residents are increasingly turning to neighbouring Sabah in eastern Malaysia for essential goods, as the traditional supply line from the Philippine mainland has been largely cut off following a ferry accident last year. The local government in Bongao has declared a state of emergency, and many islanders say they can no longer afford to travel for supplies, with transport costs nearly doubling.
Al Jazeera's Jamela Alindogan reports from Bongao, Tawi-Tawi province, southern Philippines.
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A remote island province in the southern Philippines is grappling with a severe supply crisis driven by rising transport costs and disrupted trade routes. Tawi-Tawi residents are increasingly turning to neighbouring Sabah in eastern Malaysia for essential goods, as the traditional supply line from the Philippine mainland has been largely cut off following a ferry accident last year. The local government in Bongao has declared a state of emergency, and many islanders say they can no longer afford to travel for supplies, with transport costs nearly doubling.
Al Jazeera's Jamela Alindogan reports from Bongao, Tawi-Tawi province, southern Philippines.
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Millions of people in West Bengal have been removed from the electoral register ahead of state assembly elections, with Muslims and other religious minorities reportedly disproportionately affected. The BJP-led federal government says the revision was necessary to remove duplicates and deceased voters, but rights groups say the process was rushed and strips more than nine million people of their right to vote.
Many fear the exercise could affect their claim to citizenship and access to government services, including bank accounts and subsidised rations.
Al Jazeera's Minelle Fernandez reports.
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Millions of people in West Bengal have been removed from the electoral register ahead of state assembly elections, with Muslims and other religious minorities reportedly disproportionately affected. The BJP-led federal government says the revision was necessary to remove duplicates and deceased voters, but rights groups say the process was rushed and strips more than nine million people of their right to vote.
Many fear the exercise could affect their claim to citizenship and access to government services, including bank accounts and subsidised rations.
Al Jazeera's Minelle Fernandez reports.
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US President Donald Trump says the naval blockade on Iran will remain in place until a deal is reached while insisting it's ‘destroying’ the country economically. Here’s a breakdown of how the US blockade is impacting Iran and its people.
Pope Leo XIV visited a prison in Equatorial Guinea on the last day of his Africa tour. The pontiff spoke to 600 detainees in the pouring rain about dignity and reconciliation, after criticising prison conditions.
Israel has killed journalist Amal Khalil and injured her colleague Zeinab Faraj in a ‘double-tap’ attack in southern Lebanon. Repeated strikes on the reporters and paramedics delayed rescue efforts for hours, according to Lebanon’s Al Akhbar News.
Amid hostilities with Iran, the US Constitution divides war powers between Congress and the White House.
Only Congress can declare war—last formally used in 1942—yet presidents acting as commander in chief under Article 2 have initiated conflicts citing rapid defence needs; the 1973 War Powers Resolution mandates notification within 48 hours and a 60‑day limit, extendable by 30, giving President Donald Trump until 1 May before Congress must act.
Democrats say the administration is bypassing authorisation, while Republicans say it is following the law.
Al Jazeera’s Phil Lavelle reports from Washington.
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Amid hostilities with Iran, the US Constitution divides war powers between Congress and the White House.
Only Congress can declare war—last formally used in 1942—yet presidents acting as commander in chief under Article 2 have initiated conflicts citing rapid defence needs; the 1973 War Powers Resolution mandates notification within 48 hours and a 60‑day limit, extendable by 30, giving President Donald Trump until 1 May before Congress must act.
Democrats say the administration is bypassing authorisation, while Republicans say it is following the law.
Al Jazeera’s Phil Lavelle reports from Washington.
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Pope Leo has wrapped up his 11-day visit to Africa with his fourth and final stop in Equatorial Guinea. The head of the Roman Catholic Church spoke out against historical injustices and income inequality across the continent. He also visited a maximum security prison to highlight human rights abuses.
Al Jazeera’s Haru Mutasa reports.
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Pope Leo has wrapped up his 11-day visit to Africa with his fourth and final stop in Equatorial Guinea. The head of the Roman Catholic Church spoke out against historical injustices and income inequality across the continent. He also visited a maximum security prison to highlight human rights abuses.
Al Jazeera’s Haru Mutasa reports.
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US White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt says President Trump has not set a deadline to end the ceasefire with Iran. On Wednesday he extended the truce until Iran ‘submits a unified proposal’, but is maintaining the US naval blockade of Iranian ports.
Mark Kimmett, a retired US general and former assistant secretary of state for political-military affairs, joins Al Jazeera live from Doha. He says the absence of Hezbollah from talks makes progress unlikely, blaming Iran’s influence and shifting conditions on the Strait of Hormuz for stalled negotiations, while noting the US can still manage multiple global crises despite rising pressure.
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Mark Kimmett, a retired US general and former assistant secretary of state for political-military affairs, joins Al Jazeera live from Doha. He says the absence of Hezbollah from talks makes progress unlikely, blaming Iran’s influence and shifting conditions on the Strait of Hormuz for stalled negotiations, while noting the US can still manage multiple global crises despite rising pressure.
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Russia's Druzhba pipeline is operating again, sending oil through Ukraine and on to Hungary and Slovakia. The EU has in turn unblocked a loan for Kyiv worth almost 106 billion dollars, along with new sanctions on Moscow. The shift comes after Hungary's pro-Russian government lost elections last week.
Al Jazeera’s Audrey MacAlpine reports from Kyiv.
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Russia's Druzhba pipeline is operating again, sending oil through Ukraine and on to Hungary and Slovakia. The EU has in turn unblocked a loan for Kyiv worth almost 106 billion dollars, along with new sanctions on Moscow. The shift comes after Hungary's pro-Russian government lost elections last week.
Al Jazeera’s Audrey MacAlpine reports from Kyiv.
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UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has been under increased pressure over his appointment of Peter Mandelson as ambassador to Washington. Links between the high-profile labour figure and sex offender Jeffrey Epstein have caused a major political scandal.
Al Jazeera’s Jonah Hull spoke to people in the Labour safe seat of Greenwich in London ahead of local elections.
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UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has been under increased pressure over his appointment of Peter Mandelson as ambassador to Washington. Links between the high-profile labour figure and sex offender Jeffrey Epstein have caused a major political scandal.
Al Jazeera’s Jonah Hull spoke to people in the Labour safe seat of Greenwich in London ahead of local elections.
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In Islamabad, security has been heightened following Pakistan's efforts to bring the US and Iran to the negotiating table.
Al Jazeera's White House correspondent Kimberly Halkett reports.
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In Islamabad, security has been heightened following Pakistan's efforts to bring the US and Iran to the negotiating table.
Al Jazeera's White House correspondent Kimberly Halkett reports.
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In this episode of This is America, hosted by Cyril Vanier, Al Jazeera asks how the US president has been able to wage war on Iran without fresh approval from Congress – and why Republicans are still giving him a free pass as a crucial legal deadline looms.
From Washington, Vanier explains that under the War Powers Resolution the president can deploy troops for just 60 days without authorisation; that clock runs out in one week. Support for the war is slipping, the president’s approval is “in the firing line”, Republican approval of Congress has tanked and the military is seeking an extra $200bn, even as voters feel the impact in higher living costs and petrol prices. Yet from the start of the war, most Republicans on Capitol Hill have backed him.
Phil Lavelle goes back to first principles with “Congress” and “the Constitution” in hand. He explains that only Congress can declare war, notes it has not done so since World War II, and shows that there is no new authorisation for this conflict with Iran. He sets out how presidents have relied on broad commander‑in‑chief powers and how the War Powers Resolution – passed after Vietnam – requires notification within 48 hours and limits deployments to 60 days, with a narrow extension to withdraw troops safely. That means Congress must now decide whether to let the war continue or insist it stops.
Vanier then tracks how Congress has responded so far: six war‑powers votes since the strikes on Iran began, four in the Senate and two in the House – all of them unsuccessful at curbing the president’s authority. But the margin in the House has shrunk from seven votes to just one, a sign that Republican unity is fraying.
Mike Hanna at the White House and Patty Culhane on Capitol Hill pick up the political story. Culhane details how the Cook Political Report has shifted several Senate races towards Democrats, driven largely by public anger over gas prices that have jumped by more than a dollar since the war began. She reports that some Republicans now openly say they will not “rubber stamp” a $200bn war request. Hanna explains why, even though the president is not on the ballot, his ability to govern depends on Republicans holding Congress – and how rising prices and an affordability crisis could derail that.
John Holman reports from Washington on Congress’s failure so far to stop the war and the brewing clash over a record $1.5tn Pentagon budget, as veterans protesting inside the Capitol warn that inaction has life‑and‑death consequences for US troops and, in far greater numbers, Iranians.
In the studio, Democratic strategist Roger Fisk and Republican strategist Rob Arlett debate whether the Iran war is a “double‑edged sword” for the president’s party. Arlett argues Republican voters still back the war for now but admits that if it drags on into the summer without clear gains, it will be “very, very problematic” for Republicans in November. Fisk says Democrats cannot simply wait for the war to damage the president; they must show voters how Iran policy feeds into prices at the pump, costs for farmers and wider economic pain, while making the case that Congress has abdicated its constitutional role.
Finally, Alex Baird follows the to‑and‑fro on social media as the congressional fight spills online. He shows Democrats calling Republicans “cowards” for refusing to rein in Trump’s war powers, Republicans demanding loyalty to the commander‑in‑chief and branding dissenters “with the enemy”, and a Congress that, for now, is still refusing to limit the president’s power to wage war.
As the War Powers deadline approaches, This is America asks whether Republicans in Congress will enforce the rules that are supposed to govern war – or continue to let the president fight in Iran without a new mandate, with American democracy and the constitutional balance of powers on the line.
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In this episode of This is America, hosted by Cyril Vanier, Al Jazeera asks how the US president has been able to wage war on Iran without fresh approval from Congress – and why Republicans are still giving him a free pass as a crucial legal deadline looms.
From Washington, Vanier explains that under the War Powers Resolution the president can deploy troops for just 60 days without authorisation; that clock runs out in one week. Support for the war is slipping, the president’s approval is “in the firing line”, Republican approval of Congress has tanked and the military is seeking an extra $200bn, even as voters feel the impact in higher living costs and petrol prices. Yet from the start of the war, most Republicans on Capitol Hill have backed him.
Phil Lavelle goes back to first principles with “Congress” and “the Constitution” in hand. He explains that only Congress can declare war, notes it has not done so since World War II, and shows that there is no new authorisation for this conflict with Iran. He sets out how presidents have relied on broad commander‑in‑chief powers and how the War Powers Resolution – passed after Vietnam – requires notification within 48 hours and limits deployments to 60 days, with a narrow extension to withdraw troops safely. That means Congress must now decide whether to let the war continue or insist it stops.
Vanier then tracks how Congress has responded so far: six war‑powers votes since the strikes on Iran began, four in the Senate and two in the House – all of them unsuccessful at curbing the president’s authority. But the margin in the House has shrunk from seven votes to just one, a sign that Republican unity is fraying.
Mike Hanna at the White House and Patty Culhane on Capitol Hill pick up the political story. Culhane details how the Cook Political Report has shifted several Senate races towards Democrats, driven largely by public anger over gas prices that have jumped by more than a dollar since the war began. She reports that some Republicans now openly say they will not “rubber stamp” a $200bn war request. Hanna explains why, even though the president is not on the ballot, his ability to govern depends on Republicans holding Congress – and how rising prices and an affordability crisis could derail that.
John Holman reports from Washington on Congress’s failure so far to stop the war and the brewing clash over a record $1.5tn Pentagon budget, as veterans protesting inside the Capitol warn that inaction has life‑and‑death consequences for US troops and, in far greater numbers, Iranians.
In the studio, Democratic strategist Roger Fisk and Republican strategist Rob Arlett debate whether the Iran war is a “double‑edged sword” for the president’s party. Arlett argues Republican voters still back the war for now but admits that if it drags on into the summer without clear gains, it will be “very, very problematic” for Republicans in November. Fisk says Democrats cannot simply wait for the war to damage the president; they must show voters how Iran policy feeds into prices at the pump, costs for farmers and wider economic pain, while making the case that Congress has abdicated its constitutional role.
Finally, Alex Baird follows the to‑and‑fro on social media as the congressional fight spills online. He shows Democrats calling Republicans “cowards” for refusing to rein in Trump’s war powers, Republicans demanding loyalty to the commander‑in‑chief and branding dissenters “with the enemy”, and a Congress that, for now, is still refusing to limit the president’s power to wage war.
As the War Powers deadline approaches, This is America asks whether Republicans in Congress will enforce the rules that are supposed to govern war – or continue to let the president fight in Iran without a new mandate, with American democracy and the constitutional balance of powers on the line.
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The European Commission has outlined measures to manage the energy crisis linked to war on Iran and accelerate the transition from fossil fuels.
Eschewing windfall taxes or price caps, Brussels would let governments cut energy taxes by revising EU minimum rates, ensure electricity is taxed below fossil fuels, and give guidance on jet fuel shortages.
Al Jazeera’s Rory Challands reports from Cyprus.
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The European Commission has outlined measures to manage the energy crisis linked to war on Iran and accelerate the transition from fossil fuels.
Eschewing windfall taxes or price caps, Brussels would let governments cut energy taxes by revising EU minimum rates, ensure electricity is taxed below fossil fuels, and give guidance on jet fuel shortages.
Al Jazeera’s Rory Challands reports from Cyprus.
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President Trump will “ultimately dictate” when the extension to the ceasefire with Iran will end, the White House says.
“The president hasn’t set a firm deadline as I’ve seen in some reporting today… I know there’s been some anonymous source reporting saying there’s a three to five day window. That is not true,” said spokesperson Karoline Leavitt.
The US leader is waiting for a “unified response” from Iran’s leaders to the US terms for a peace deal, she added.
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President Trump will “ultimately dictate” when the extension to the ceasefire with Iran will end, the White House says.
“The president hasn’t set a firm deadline as I’ve seen in some reporting today… I know there’s been some anonymous source reporting saying there’s a three to five day window. That is not true,” said spokesperson Karoline Leavitt.
The US leader is waiting for a “unified response” from Iran’s leaders to the US terms for a peace deal, she added.
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Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said the federal government was not informed about the inclusion of CIA officers in an operation targeting a drug lab in the country’s north, adding that she is demanding answers from the US ambassador and state officials.
An investigation claims twelve UK universities paid a private intelligence-linked firm to monitor their own students during pro-Palestine protests. How far can campus surveillance go?
🎧 #TheTake's host, Malika Bilal, hears from Aaron Walawalkar, investigative reporter with Liberty Investigations on our latest episode.
The Israeli military has removed two soldiers from duty and sentenced them to 30 days in detention, for destroying a statue of Jesus Christ in southern Lebanon.
The military has apologized, but questions remain about its history of attacks on religious sites
Al Jazeera’s Nida Ibrahim reports from Ramallah, occupied West Bank.
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The Israeli military has removed two soldiers from duty and sentenced them to 30 days in detention, for destroying a statue of Jesus Christ in southern Lebanon.
The military has apologized, but questions remain about its history of attacks on religious sites
Al Jazeera’s Nida Ibrahim reports from Ramallah, occupied West Bank.
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The US is using a naval blockade to pressure Iran into reaching a peace deal.
It’s a huge blow to its economy and global oil supplies, as analysts warn it could threaten energy security in Asia.
Al Jazeera’s Julide Ayger explains how the measure is being implemented.
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The US is using a naval blockade to pressure Iran into reaching a peace deal.
It’s a huge blow to its economy and global oil supplies, as analysts warn it could threaten energy security in Asia.
Al Jazeera’s Julide Ayger explains how the measure is being implemented.
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A large fire is still raging at Russia's Tuapse oil refinery, a week after it was first struck by a Ukrainian drone.
The Black Sea facility sells most of its products for export.
It was producing around 240,000 barrels of oil per day before it had to be shut down.
The region's tourism sector is also expected to be badly affected by the fire.
Al Jazeera's Yulia Shapovalova reports from Tuapse on the Russian Black Sea coast.
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A large fire is still raging at Russia's Tuapse oil refinery, a week after it was first struck by a Ukrainian drone.
The Black Sea facility sells most of its products for export.
It was producing around 240,000 barrels of oil per day before it had to be shut down.
The region's tourism sector is also expected to be badly affected by the fire.
Al Jazeera's Yulia Shapovalova reports from Tuapse on the Russian Black Sea coast.
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Survivors of a deadly building fire in Hong Kong have returned to retrieve their belongings.
It's been five months since the fire ripped through the apartment block, killing 168 people.
Many are still demanding justice.
Al Jazeera’s Patrick Fok reports from Hong Kong.
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Survivors of a deadly building fire in Hong Kong have returned to retrieve their belongings.
It's been five months since the fire ripped through the apartment block, killing 168 people.
Many are still demanding justice.
Al Jazeera’s Patrick Fok reports from Hong Kong.
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