The closure of the Strait of Hormuz has cut oil exports by 80% and sharply reduced imports of essential goods. This disruption comes as a major new port project linking Basra to Turkey begins operations, but trade is currently stalled, halting its expected role as a key transit route between Asia and Europe.
Al Jazeera’s Bernard Smith reports.
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Reporting from Beirut, the ceasefire extension in southern Lebanon brings limited relief as Israeli strikes continue and displaced residents remain unable to return home. Hezbollah has yet to formally respond, while tensions and political divisions keep the situation fragile despite ongoing diplomatic efforts.
Al Jazeera’s Zeina Khodr reports.
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Trump pushes diplomatic pressure in the Middle East, as ceasefire talks involving Israel, Lebanon, and Hezbollah face uncertainty, while tensions with Iran continue over nuclear and maritime restrictions.
Al Jazeera’s Alan Fisher reports.
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The government of the Philippines declared a state of national emergency last month as it confronts the economic impact of rising global prices.
But far from the center, many remote communities are finding their own ways to cope with these challenges.
Al Jazeera’s Jamela Alindogan reports.
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Donald Trump’s record on high‑stakes diplomacy is mixed, exemplified by the 2020 Abraham Accords normalising ties between some Gulf states and Israel. But persuading adversaries proved harder: despite unprecedented meetings at the Korean demilitarised zone, Kim Jong Un did not alter course.
Al Jazeera’s Richard Gaisford reports from Washington.
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Ahead of talks between Israel and Lebanon at the White House, President Trump faced questions on Iran, setting no ceasefire deadline and saying he would not rush a deal to ensure nuclear safety.
Al Jazeera’s Alan Fisher reports from Washington, US.
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The funeral of Lebanese journalist Amal Khalil has been held a day after she was killed in a targeted Israeli strike in southern Lebanon. Her colleague Zeinab Faraj was also seriously injured in that attack in the town of At-Tiri. The incident has been widely condemned by the country's president and prime minister as Israeli war crimes.
Al Jazeera’s Heidi Pett reports from South Lebanon.
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A Ukrainian drone strike ignited a blaze at the Topsail oil refinery and adjoining seaport that has burned for four days, causing severe pollution in the city.
An initial oil spill near the port has dispersed, but air quality in several districts remains about twice the norm, with toxic ‘black rain’ coating homes, farmland and livestock.
Al Jazeera’s Yulia Shapovalova reports from Russia.
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After months of delays, EU leaders in Cyprus unanimously approved a €90bn ($105bn) loan for Ukraine.
Ursula von der Leyen says funds will arrive before end-June, with one third for the budget and two thirds for defence, starting with drones.
Al Jazeera’s Rory Challands reports from Cyprus.
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At least four Palestinians have been killed in Israeli strikes on Gaza. Attacks have intensified over the past week, despite a ceasefire agreed in October. The surge in violence has left more families grieving and hospitals overwhelmed.
Al Jazeera’s Hind Khoudary reports from Gaza, Palestine.
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Washington’s blockade on the Strait of Hormuz is not an “economic siege” but a smokescreen for repositioning US military forces ahead of a possible new round of conflict, says Hassan Ahmadian, an associate professor at the University of Tehran. Ahmadian dismissed the White House claims that the war has been costing Iran roughly $500 million a day. Additionally, Iranian sources report only one ship seizure has taken place, the incident that triggered an Iranian counter-response, he explained. “There hasn’t been a single other ship that was stopped by the Americans, and there’s a reason for that, because the Iranians made it clear if you do this, we will retaliate. It’s an act of war,” Ahmadian told Al Jazeera.
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In this episode of This is America, hosted by Cyril Vanier, Al Jazeera explores Donald Trump’s sudden shift from threats of “ending a civilisation” to open‑ended patience with Iran. After weeks of bombs, ultimatums and sliding deadlines, the US president has extended the ceasefire indefinitely while keeping a punishing naval blockade of Iranian ports and tightening moves against Iran’s oil tankers worldwide. The programme asks whether this is a genuine new pressure‑plus‑diplomacy strategy – or simply a president running out of options and buying time.
From the White House, Mike Hanna unpacks the decision to drop clear timelines while maintaining maximum pressure. He explains how the open‑ended ceasefire, described by spokesperson Karoline Leavitt as an “act of generosity”, is also a core part of Trump’s pressure campaign – and why the president appears to be betting that a long blockade and economic strangulation will weaken Iran’s leadership without the political and market risks of renewed large‑scale bombing.
Rosalind Jordan reports from Washington on how this looks from Tehran’s perspective. She traces how Iranian officials may be trying to “run out the clock” while wielding control over maritime traffic through the Strait of Hormuz as their own strategic lever. Rosalind walks viewers through the confusing ceasefire timeline – from Trump’s shifting red lines and social‑media threats to his abrupt decision to make the truce indefinite – and shows how deep mistrust on both sides risks turning a temporary pause in fighting into a militarised limbo with no clear end.
In the studio, former senior Iran analyst at the US Congressional Research Service Kenneth Katzman and former US Ambassador to Bahrain Adam Ereli join Cyril Vanier to test whether Trump’s blockade strategy can actually deliver his goals. Katzman lays out the numbers on Iranian oil still afloat, frozen assets and how long Iran can survive under sanctions and tanker seizures – and why bombing and blockades alone may not force Tehran to surrender on its nuclear ambitions. Ereli explains why Iranian leaders, hardened by war and isolation, may be able to endure far more pain than Washington expects, why they have studied US politics and decision‑making in detail, and why American public patience and electoral politics could crack before Iran’s resolve does.
Phil Lavelle and Alex Baird then examine the US media and political reaction. They show how coverage ranges from portrayals of Trump as a master negotiator playing 3D chess to depictions of a president “negotiating with himself” and spinning a lack of options as generosity. From Fox News hosts urging Iran to surrender, to sceptical anchors and columnists warning of confusion, mixed messaging and a desperate search for an “exit ramp”, they reveal a divided narrative that reflects broader uncertainty over what the administration actually wants – regime capitulation, a reworked nuclear deal, or simply a way out.
This is America asks whether Trump’s indefinite ceasefire and continuing blockade are a clever window for diplomacy or the start of a prolonged, unstable standoff in which both sides insist they are winning, neither side gets what it really wants, and the danger of sliding back into war never truly goes away.
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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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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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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
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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'
Pieter Cleppe -- Editor-in-Chief, BrusselsReport.eu
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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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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?
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- 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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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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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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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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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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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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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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