There are signs of improvement in the Gaza Strip after months of crisis, but aid agencies say the situation remains highly unstable.
A new warning from the Global Report on Food Crises (GRFC) says that without sustained access to aid and continued stability, famine could return quickly.
Al Jazeera's Hani Mahmoud reports from Gaza City, Palestine.
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There are signs of improvement in the Gaza Strip after months of crisis, but aid agencies say the situation remains highly unstable.
A new warning from the Global Report on Food Crises (GRFC) says that without sustained access to aid and continued stability, famine could return quickly.
Al Jazeera's Hani Mahmoud reports from Gaza City, Palestine.
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Palestinians in central Gaza and the occupied West Bank are voting in municipal elections, the first local vote held since the start of Israel’s genocidal war on Gaza.
A first-time voter in Gaza's Deir el-Balah tells Al Jazeera about his hopes for an outcome from the election.
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Palestinians in central Gaza and the occupied West Bank are voting in municipal elections, the first local vote held since the start of Israel’s genocidal war on Gaza.
A first-time voter in Gaza's Deir el-Balah tells Al Jazeera about his hopes for an outcome from the election.
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In Ramallah, the Central Election Commission has held a news conference on the results of Saturday's election in the occupied West Bank and in one area of Gaza.
The commission says turnout was significantly lower than average, especially in Gaza's Deir el-Balah, where it was the lowest across the electoral map.
The municipal vote was the first in any part of Gaza in more than two decades.
Al Jazeera’s Tareq Abu Azzoum reports from Deir el-Balah in central Gaza, Palestine.
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In Ramallah, the Central Election Commission has held a news conference on the results of Saturday's election in the occupied West Bank and in one area of Gaza.
The commission says turnout was significantly lower than average, especially in Gaza's Deir el-Balah, where it was the lowest across the electoral map.
The municipal vote was the first in any part of Gaza in more than two decades.
Al Jazeera’s Tareq Abu Azzoum reports from Deir el-Balah in central Gaza, Palestine.
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Syria has begun its first public trial of former Assad-era officials, with ex-security chief Atef Najib appearing in a courtroom cage over his role in the 2011 Deraa crackdown.
Former enemies in Mali, including an Al-Qaeda-linked group, join forces to target military sites.
The defence minister has been killed.
Russian mercenaries backing the government have come under attack.
What are the implications of this unrest?
Presenter:
Imran Khan
Guests:
Oluwole Ojewale -- Regional Co-ordinator for West and Central Africa at the Institute for Security Studies
Nicolas Normand -- former French Ambassador to Mali and Vice President of the Friends of Mali Association
Ovigwe Eguegu -- Policy Analyst at Development Reimagined, an independent African think-tank and a specialist in West Africa and Sahel geopolitics
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Former enemies in Mali, including an Al-Qaeda-linked group, join forces to target military sites.
The defence minister has been killed.
Russian mercenaries backing the government have come under attack.
What are the implications of this unrest?
Presenter:
Imran Khan
Guests:
Oluwole Ojewale -- Regional Co-ordinator for West and Central Africa at the Institute for Security Studies
Nicolas Normand -- former French Ambassador to Mali and Vice President of the Friends of Mali Association
Ovigwe Eguegu -- Policy Analyst at Development Reimagined, an independent African think-tank and a specialist in West Africa and Sahel geopolitics
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Mark Kimmitt, a retired US general and former assistant secretary of state for political and military affairs, tells Al Jazeera that US–Iran diplomacy is still alive in quiet back‑channel contacts despite “horrible” public messaging, warning that a single miscalculation in the Strait of Hormuz could rapidly intensify the conflict even as both sides try to “fight their way to the negotiating table.”
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Mark Kimmitt, a retired US general and former assistant secretary of state for political and military affairs, tells Al Jazeera that US–Iran diplomacy is still alive in quiet back‑channel contacts despite “horrible” public messaging, warning that a single miscalculation in the Strait of Hormuz could rapidly intensify the conflict even as both sides try to “fight their way to the negotiating table.”
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The restrictions in the Strait of Hormuz are continuing to put pressure on oil prices.
But not everyone is a losing out as the crisis is opening fresh opportunities for Russia.
Al Jazeera’s Yulia Shapovalova explains from Moscow, Russia.
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The restrictions in the Strait of Hormuz are continuing to put pressure on oil prices.
But not everyone is a losing out as the crisis is opening fresh opportunities for Russia.
Al Jazeera’s Yulia Shapovalova explains from Moscow, Russia.
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The conflict in the Middle East is hurting Iran’s already fragile economy.
Tehran entered this war after decades of international sanctions and political isolation.
Attacks on critical facilities have hurt industries.
And a US blockade targeting its maritime trade has pushed the Iranian economy to its brink.
Al Jazeera’s Um-e-Kulsoom Shariff explains.
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The conflict in the Middle East is hurting Iran’s already fragile economy.
Tehran entered this war after decades of international sanctions and political isolation.
Attacks on critical facilities have hurt industries.
And a US blockade targeting its maritime trade has pushed the Iranian economy to its brink.
Al Jazeera’s Um-e-Kulsoom Shariff explains.
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An indigenous community in southwestern Philippines is feeling the effects of the surging costs triggered by the Iran war.
The Sama Badjao, also known as sea nomads, rely on fishing for their livelihood.
One fisherman has told Al Jazeera about how his family is coping.
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An indigenous community in southwestern Philippines is feeling the effects of the surging costs triggered by the Iran war.
The Sama Badjao, also known as sea nomads, rely on fishing for their livelihood.
One fisherman has told Al Jazeera about how his family is coping.
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Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi is back in Islamabad.
Earlier he was in Oman, where he held discussions on the US-Israeli war.
Araghchi also held phone calls with Qatar's foreign minister, as well as Turkish, Saudi and Egyptian officials.
On Saturday, Donald Trump decided not to send his envoys to Pakistan saying a new peace proposal from Tehran was “not good enough”.
Al Jazeera's White House Correspondent Kimberly Halkett has more from the Pakistani capital.
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Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi is back in Islamabad.
Earlier he was in Oman, where he held discussions on the US-Israeli war.
Araghchi also held phone calls with Qatar's foreign minister, as well as Turkish, Saudi and Egyptian officials.
On Saturday, Donald Trump decided not to send his envoys to Pakistan saying a new peace proposal from Tehran was “not good enough”.
Al Jazeera's White House Correspondent Kimberly Halkett has more from the Pakistani capital.
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Al Jazeera’s Audrey MacAlpine was granted rare access to the Chernobyl Exclusion Zone in Ukraine, where the world’s worst civilian nuclear disaster took place 40 years ago. Now, the reactor is at risk due to the Russia-Ukraine war.
Mali’s Defence Minister Sadio Camara has been killed after coordinated attacks on military sites and his home. Al Jazeera’s Nicolas Haque explains what happened and how the army is battling armed groups in several locations after fighting spreads across the country.
Weeks of war have devastated Iran's infrastructure and economy, with more than 3,300 people killed and over 125,000 buildings damaged. Key industries including steel and petrochemicals have been disrupted, causing price surges and leaving hundreds of thousands unemployed. Despite a fragile ceasefire, the strain on daily life and livelihoods continues to intensify.
Al Jazeera's Tohid Asadi reports from Tehran, Iran.
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Weeks of war have devastated Iran's infrastructure and economy, with more than 3,300 people killed and over 125,000 buildings damaged. Key industries including steel and petrochemicals have been disrupted, causing price surges and leaving hundreds of thousands unemployed. Despite a fragile ceasefire, the strain on daily life and livelihoods continues to intensify.
Al Jazeera's Tohid Asadi reports from Tehran, Iran.
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An explosive device has killed at least 14 people in southwest Colombia, including children.
Dozens more were injured.
Authorities say it was carried out by dissident members of a rebel group.
But escalating violence has become a defining issue ahead of next month’s presidential vote.
Al Jazeera’s Lou Browne reports.
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An explosive device has killed at least 14 people in southwest Colombia, including children.
Dozens more were injured.
Authorities say it was carried out by dissident members of a rebel group.
But escalating violence has become a defining issue ahead of next month’s presidential vote.
Al Jazeera’s Lou Browne reports.
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This week, 207 days into a ceasefire, Israel has killed at least 809 Palestinians in Gaza. No peace talks between US and Iran. Israel intensifies its attacks on Gaza. Israeli settlers fire at a school in the occupied West Bank. Israel has killed at least 72,585 Palestinians in Gaza since October 7th, 2023.
In this episode:
- Osama Bin Javid, Al Jazeera Correspondent
- Zeina Khdor, Al Jazeera Correspondent
- Hind Khadoury, Al Jazeera Correspondent
- Nour Odeh, Al Jazeera Correspondent
- Nida Ibrahim, Al Jazeera Correspondent
Episode credits:
This episode was produced and mixed by Marthe van der Wolf. Our sound designer is Alex Roldan. Our lead of audience development and engagement is Andrew Greiner and Munera AlDosari is our engagement producer. Alexandra Locke is The Take’s executive producer.
This week, 207 days into a ceasefire, Israel has killed at least 809 Palestinians in Gaza. No peace talks between US and Iran. Israel intensifies its attacks on Gaza. Israeli settlers fire at a school in the occupied West Bank. Israel has killed at least 72,585 Palestinians in Gaza since October 7th, 2023.
In this episode:
- Osama Bin Javid, Al Jazeera Correspondent
- Zeina Khdor, Al Jazeera Correspondent
- Hind Khadoury, Al Jazeera Correspondent
- Nour Odeh, Al Jazeera Correspondent
- Nida Ibrahim, Al Jazeera Correspondent
Episode credits:
This episode was produced and mixed by Marthe van der Wolf. Our sound designer is Alex Roldan. Our lead of audience development and engagement is Andrew Greiner and Munera AlDosari is our engagement producer. Alexandra Locke is The Take’s executive producer.
The Israeli military has dropped leaflets over the Tyre District in southern Lebanon, warning residents to avoid moving south of at least 20 villages and not to approach the Litani River area, the Salhani Valley and Al-Salkuki, as Israeli forces say they plan to target what they call "Hezbollah sites" in those areas. The leaflets come as Israel continues to demolish villages in the zone along the border with bulldozers and explosives, having originally named about 60 villages and now occupying around 47 to 50 of them. The information in the leaflets, combined with an increasing frequency of air strikes north of the so-called "yellow line," suggests that areas beyond the line are not safe either.
Hezbollah says it has only fired rockets in recent days in response to Israel's violations of the ceasefire, while Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu said he is returning fire deeper into Lebanon. Since the beginning of the ceasefire, neither side has stopped firing rockets, bombs or missiles, and the direction of travel appears to be towards further escalation.
Al Jazeera's Malcolm Webb reports from Beirut.
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The Israeli military has dropped leaflets over the Tyre District in southern Lebanon, warning residents to avoid moving south of at least 20 villages and not to approach the Litani River area, the Salhani Valley and Al-Salkuki, as Israeli forces say they plan to target what they call "Hezbollah sites" in those areas. The leaflets come as Israel continues to demolish villages in the zone along the border with bulldozers and explosives, having originally named about 60 villages and now occupying around 47 to 50 of them. The information in the leaflets, combined with an increasing frequency of air strikes north of the so-called "yellow line," suggests that areas beyond the line are not safe either.
Hezbollah says it has only fired rockets in recent days in response to Israel's violations of the ceasefire, while Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu said he is returning fire deeper into Lebanon. Since the beginning of the ceasefire, neither side has stopped firing rockets, bombs or missiles, and the direction of travel appears to be towards further escalation.
Al Jazeera's Malcolm Webb reports from Beirut.
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A large-scale coordinated attack by al-Qaeda-affiliated militants from JNIM (Jama'at Nusrat al-Islam wal-Muslimin) and Tuareg rebels from the Azawad Liberation Front (FLA) struck multiple military sites across Mali on Saturday, with sources telling Al Jazeera that Defence Minister General Sadio Camara has been killed.
His residence in the heavily guarded garrison town of Kati, considered one of the most secure locations in the country, was destroyed by a suicide car bomb attack. As the attacks continue more than 24 hours after they began on Saturday morning, residents of Kati can still hear heavy gunfire and loud explosions, while violence has also spread to the northern towns of Kidal, Gao and Sevare, as well as the capital Bamako.
JNIM, which has been fighting the Bamako military junta for years, said the attacks were carried out in coordination with Tuareg rebels, describing them as the "most serious attacks launched against the junta in years."
Malian junta leader General Assimi Goita is said to be alive and in a secure location, but the loss of Camara — a key figure who orchestrated the pullout of French forces and the arrival of Russian mercenaries — has raised questions about the military's ability to remain in command.
A three-day overnight curfew has been imposed in Bamako, while the African Union has condemned the attacks and warned that civilians are at serious risk.
Al Jazeera's Nicolas Haque reports from Dakar, Senegal.
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A large-scale coordinated attack by al-Qaeda-affiliated militants from JNIM (Jama'at Nusrat al-Islam wal-Muslimin) and Tuareg rebels from the Azawad Liberation Front (FLA) struck multiple military sites across Mali on Saturday, with sources telling Al Jazeera that Defence Minister General Sadio Camara has been killed.
His residence in the heavily guarded garrison town of Kati, considered one of the most secure locations in the country, was destroyed by a suicide car bomb attack. As the attacks continue more than 24 hours after they began on Saturday morning, residents of Kati can still hear heavy gunfire and loud explosions, while violence has also spread to the northern towns of Kidal, Gao and Sevare, as well as the capital Bamako.
JNIM, which has been fighting the Bamako military junta for years, said the attacks were carried out in coordination with Tuareg rebels, describing them as the "most serious attacks launched against the junta in years."
Malian junta leader General Assimi Goita is said to be alive and in a secure location, but the loss of Camara — a key figure who orchestrated the pullout of French forces and the arrival of Russian mercenaries — has raised questions about the military's ability to remain in command.
A three-day overnight curfew has been imposed in Bamako, while the African Union has condemned the attacks and warned that civilians are at serious risk.
Al Jazeera's Nicolas Haque reports from Dakar, Senegal.
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A man armed with guns and knives, is in custody after trying to rush the White House Correspondents' Dinner, which US President Donald Trump was attending. Trump was whisked away by security after gunshots rang out. Here’s what we know.
Ethiopia is facing a deepening fuel crisis as the war on Iran and closure of strait of Hormuz drives up global oil prices and disrupts supply chains.
In Addis Ababa, drivers queue for days at petrol stations often only to find no fuel available, leaving taxis and lorries stranded. Transport shortages have pushed up food prices by nearly 40 percent, with markets struggling to explain daily increases to customers. Export-dependent businesses report shipping costs have more than doubled, threatening their viability. Ethiopia imports nearly all its fuel from the Gulf region, making it acutely vulnerable to the economic shockwaves of distant conflict.
Al Jazeera's Hamza Mohamed reports.
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Ethiopia is facing a deepening fuel crisis as the war on Iran and closure of strait of Hormuz drives up global oil prices and disrupts supply chains.
In Addis Ababa, drivers queue for days at petrol stations often only to find no fuel available, leaving taxis and lorries stranded. Transport shortages have pushed up food prices by nearly 40 percent, with markets struggling to explain daily increases to customers. Export-dependent businesses report shipping costs have more than doubled, threatening their viability. Ethiopia imports nearly all its fuel from the Gulf region, making it acutely vulnerable to the economic shockwaves of distant conflict.
Al Jazeera's Hamza Mohamed reports.
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Israeli soldiers used bulldozers to destroy solar panels in Debel, south Lebanon. According to the Lebanese National News Agency, these panels supply the town with electricity, which is needed for its water supply, and Israel destroyed homes, roads and olive trees as well.
As Palestinians prepare for municipal elections across the West Bank and Gaza — the first in nearly two decades — an Al Jazeera interview examined whether the process represents genuine democratic reform. Mustafa Barghouti, Secretary General of the Palestinian National Initiative and former Palestinian Minister of Information, told Al Jazeera from Ramallah that the elections "do not" bring a new political reality and will only maintain "the same system that was there all the time." He explained that elections are happening in only 42 percent of communities (183 out of 429), with 49 communities having no candidates and 197 communities having only one list — meaning "no real elections" there. Barghouti said the Palestinian Authority imposed a condition requiring candidates to commit to its political program, which he called "a constitutional violation of people's rights to freedom of expression and freedom of belief," leading his party and others to boycott. He noted that there have been no legislative council elections for 20 years and no presidential elections for 21 years, adding that elections did not take place in the north of Gaza, in Rafah, or in other parts of the Strip because these areas are "occupied by the Israeli army, which of course does not allow people to have normal life or normal ability to have elections" — noting that Gaza City has not held elections since 1956. Barghouti warned that actual participation is only 17 percent, and that without free democratic elections — presidential, legislative and for the Palestinian National Council — "we cannot speak about separation of powers, and all the powers in the Palestinian Authority are concentrated in the hands of a small number of people."
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As Palestinians prepare for municipal elections across the West Bank and Gaza — the first in nearly two decades — an Al Jazeera interview examined whether the process represents genuine democratic reform. Mustafa Barghouti, Secretary General of the Palestinian National Initiative and former Palestinian Minister of Information, told Al Jazeera from Ramallah that the elections "do not" bring a new political reality and will only maintain "the same system that was there all the time." He explained that elections are happening in only 42 percent of communities (183 out of 429), with 49 communities having no candidates and 197 communities having only one list — meaning "no real elections" there. Barghouti said the Palestinian Authority imposed a condition requiring candidates to commit to its political program, which he called "a constitutional violation of people's rights to freedom of expression and freedom of belief," leading his party and others to boycott. He noted that there have been no legislative council elections for 20 years and no presidential elections for 21 years, adding that elections did not take place in the north of Gaza, in Rafah, or in other parts of the Strip because these areas are "occupied by the Israeli army, which of course does not allow people to have normal life or normal ability to have elections" — noting that Gaza City has not held elections since 1956. Barghouti warned that actual participation is only 17 percent, and that without free democratic elections — presidential, legislative and for the Palestinian National Council — "we cannot speak about separation of powers, and all the powers in the Palestinian Authority are concentrated in the hands of a small number of people."
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Police have arrested a suspected gunman who opened fire at a security checkpoint outside the White House Correspondents' Dinner attended by US President Donald Trump.
Secret Service agents evacuated Trump and cabinet members as thousands of attendees ducked for cover when shooting began. One officer was struck but protected by a bulletproof vest.
Authorities say the heavily armed suspect, a hotel guest, was acting alone and is now in custody.
This marks the third assassination attempt against Trump, following incidents in Butler, Pennsylvania, and Florida. Multiple investigations are underway into security failures at the high-profile event.
Al Jazeera's Alan Fisher reports from Washington DC.
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Police have arrested a suspected gunman who opened fire at a security checkpoint outside the White House Correspondents' Dinner attended by US President Donald Trump.
Secret Service agents evacuated Trump and cabinet members as thousands of attendees ducked for cover when shooting began. One officer was struck but protected by a bulletproof vest.
Authorities say the heavily armed suspect, a hotel guest, was acting alone and is now in custody.
This marks the third assassination attempt against Trump, following incidents in Butler, Pennsylvania, and Florida. Multiple investigations are underway into security failures at the high-profile event.
Al Jazeera's Alan Fisher reports from Washington DC.
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US President Donald Trump has addressed reporters after an apparent assassination attempt was thwarted during the White House Correspondents’ Dinner.
Secret Service agents intercepted a heavily armed suspect inside the hotel hosting the event, stopping him at a security checkpoint before he could reach the main ballroom. Gunshots were heard, prompting panic among attendees and a rapid evacuation of the president, the first lady and senior officials.
Authorities confirmed the suspect, reportedly a hotel guest from California, is in custody and faces multiple charges, including assault on federal officers. One Secret Service agent was injured during the incident.
The president was swiftly taken to the White House, where he later praised security personnel for their rapid response. Investigations are now under way into how the suspect was able to enter a heavily secured venue.
The incident has raised fresh concerns about security at high-profile events and echoes past attacks, including the Attempted assassination of Ronald Reagan at the same hotel.
Officials say the event may be rescheduled, with significantly tighter security measures expected.
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US President Donald Trump has addressed reporters after an apparent assassination attempt was thwarted during the White House Correspondents’ Dinner.
Secret Service agents intercepted a heavily armed suspect inside the hotel hosting the event, stopping him at a security checkpoint before he could reach the main ballroom. Gunshots were heard, prompting panic among attendees and a rapid evacuation of the president, the first lady and senior officials.
Authorities confirmed the suspect, reportedly a hotel guest from California, is in custody and faces multiple charges, including assault on federal officers. One Secret Service agent was injured during the incident.
The president was swiftly taken to the White House, where he later praised security personnel for their rapid response. Investigations are now under way into how the suspect was able to enter a heavily secured venue.
The incident has raised fresh concerns about security at high-profile events and echoes past attacks, including the Attempted assassination of Ronald Reagan at the same hotel.
Officials say the event may be rescheduled, with significantly tighter security measures expected.
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