Hungary's Orban government-led pro-natal incentives and South Korea's emerging corporate-driven strategies reveal how states and companies are increasingly intervening to influence personal decisions about having children.
In Hungary, an ambitious raft of pro-natal policies have been introduced to counter declining birth rates. Tax exemptions for large families and state-backed, interest-free loans tied to childbearing illustrate the government's push to reshape demographics, but some say the policies only favour a certain segment of society and coerce people into 'traditional' large-family models. The government's pro-natal stance has also led to the introduction of the controversial 'Heartbeat Law', which forces women to listen to the heartbeat of their unborn child before terminating their pregnancies.
In South Korea, an even more acute fertility crisis has led to fear of an economic slowdown and prompted the government to encourage major corporations to step in. Companies are now offering IVF funding, expanded childcare, enhanced parental leave and, in some cases, linking promotions to the number of children employees have. There is, however, a section of Korean society that is passionately against such policies, arguing that women are being pressured into having children.
Original film title: Meet the Pronatalists
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As the United States marks the 250th anniversary of its independence, New York is highlighting its unique role in the American Revolution. Although the Declaration of Independence was signed on July 4, 1776, the city remained under British occupation for another seven years. Museums and historians are showcasing sites that survived the war and telling the story of a deeply divided city, where many residents remained loyal to the British Crown. New York also became a refuge for thousands of formerly enslaved people seeking freedom by fighting for Britain. Historians say the city's recovery after the war helped lay the foundations for the new nation. In 1789, New York hosted the inauguration of George Washington as the first US president at Federal Hall.
Al Jazeera's Kristen Saloomey reports from New York.
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Twin earthquakes have displaced more than 12,000 people across Venezuela, with hundreds of families from Caracas and as far as La Guaira state now sleeping in parks and public spaces. A public park in the west of the capital has become an improvised displacement camp, offering medical assistance, basic supplies and child protection activities. Ongoing aftershocks have left many residents too frightened to return to their homes, even where structural damage has been assessed as superficial. Authorities say plans are under way to move displaced people into more permanent shelters.
Al Jazeera's Zein Basravi reports from Caracas, Venezuela.
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Deadly drone strikes have hit the Sudanese city of El Obeid, killing civilians and raising fears of a wider offensive by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF).
Residents say repeated strikes have targeted homes, fuel facilities and vital infrastructure, worsening shortages of water and fuel in the strategically important city. Aid groups warn the RSF may be attempting to isolate El Obeid ahead of a ground assault, raising concerns of a humanitarian catastrophe similar to previous battles elsewhere in Sudan.
Around 500,000 residents, along with nearly 200,000 displaced people sheltering in the city, are at risk as the conflict intensifies.
Al Jazeera's Hiba Morgan reports from Khartoum.
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Sudan's El Obeid hit by deadly drone strikes as fears of RSF offensive grow
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Search and rescue teams are continuing efforts to find survivors following Venezuela's devastating earthquakes, with volunteers and international crews working around the clock in the hardest-hit areas.
In La Guaira state, local volunteers led the initial rescue operations before specialist teams from Türkiye arrived to assist. Emergency workers believe at least one person may still be alive beneath the rubble of a collapsed building, but reaching survivors remains extremely difficult.
Families continue to wait anxiously for news of missing relatives as rescuers battle time, unstable structures and challenging conditions in Venezuela's worst natural disaster in decades.
Al Jazeera's Teresa Bo reports from La Guaira state.
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A heated debate over proposed constitutional reforms has triggered chaos inside the National Assembly, with police intervening as opposition members clashed with parliamentary leadership.
The reforms, which are set to be put to a national referendum, would shift power away from the presidency and strengthen the role of parliament. Supporters say the changes improve oversight and democratic accountability, while critics warn they could destabilise the country’s political system.
Outside parliament, security forces cordoned off key roads as opposition groups called for protests, highlighting deep political divisions between the presidency and parliament.
Al Jazeera’s Nicolas Haque reports from inside the National Assembly,Dakar.
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A new United Nations report warns the occupied West Bank is facing its worst displacement crisis since 1967, driven by expanding illegal Israeli settlements and a sharp rise in settler violence.
The findings were presented to the UN Security Council, where most member states focused on the deteriorating situation in the occupied West Bank. France warned companies of the legal and reputational risks of involvement in settlement projects.
The United States shifted attention to Gaza, insisting that Hamas must be disarmed as part of any lasting peace agreement, highlighting divisions within the Security Council over priorities in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
Al Jazeera's Gabriel Elizondo reports from the United Nations in New York.
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A new United Nations report warns the occupied West Bank is facing its worst displacement crisis since 1967, driven by expanding illegal Israeli settlements and a sharp rise in settler violence.
The findings were presented to the UN Security Council, where most member states focused on the deteriorating situation in the occupied West Bank. France warned companies of the legal and reputational risks of involvement in settlement projects.
The United States shifted attention to Gaza, insisting that Hamas must be disarmed as part of any lasting peace agreement, highlighting divisions within the Security Council over priorities in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
Al Jazeera's Gabriel Elizondo reports from the United Nations in New York.
Conflicting messages from Washington and Tehran are casting doubt over the future of US-Iran diplomacy.
US President Donald Trump says American and Iranian officials will meet in Doha, Qatar, to discuss the implementation of a ceasefire agreement and Iran's nuclear programme. But Iran's Foreign Ministry says no direct high-level talks are planned, insisting only a technical delegation will meet with mediators to discuss implementation of the memorandum of understanding.
The disagreement comes after military exchanges between the US and Iran despite the ceasefire, with disputes centring on navigation through the Strait of Hormuz, sanctions relief and the release of frozen Iranian assets.
Al Jazeera's correspondents report from Washington and Tehran, with analysis on what the conflicting narratives mean for the future of negotiations.
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A UK leadership hopeful has unveiled plans to decentralise power, arguing Britain needs a new approach that gives regional leaders greater authority over key decisions.
Speaking in Manchester, the proposal includes creating a new prime ministerial office outside London while expanding local control over transport, housing and investment.
Supporters say Greater Manchester's economic growth and integrated transport network demonstrate the benefits of greater devolution. Critics, however, question whether the model can be replicated elsewhere and how the proposals would be funded under existing fiscal rules.
The plans come as Britain's political debate increasingly focuses on regional inequality, economic growth and reforming how the country is governed.
Al Jazeera's Milena Veselinovic reports from Manchester.
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For generations, the American university was viewed as the ultimate ticket to the middle class and a global gold standard for education.
But today, that foundation is under strain.
Demographic declines, sky-high tuition fees, and the rise of artificial intelligence are disrupting entry-level jobs and higher education's under fire.
The looming permanent closure of Massachusetts’ Hampshire College underscored a sobering reality and hundreds of other regional institutions could follow.
So is higher education in crisis, or is it simply being forced to adapt?
Presenter: Neave Barker
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Andre Perry, Senior Fellow and Director of the Center for Community Uplift at the Brookings Institution.
Jeff Strohl, Research Professor and Director of the Georgetown University Center on Education and the Workforce.
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In South Africa, there've been months of anti-immigrant protests and tensions.
Thousands of undocumented migrants are desperately trying to leave the country, ahead of a June the 30th deadline set by activist groups.
Anti-migrant protests are planned for Tuesday and foreigners living across South Africa fear that they could be targeted.
Al Jazeera’s Haru Mutasa reports from Johannesburg, South Africa.
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At least six people have been killed in a shooting at a youth welfare centre in Germany.
It happened in the northern town of Stade.
Police say several other people have been seriously injured.
Officers have arrested three people, including the main suspect.
The attack is one of the country's deadliest mass shootings in years.
The motive for the attack is still unclear. Police say there is no danger to the wider community.
Al Jazeera’s Dominic Kane reports from Berlin, Germany.
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Abdulla Banndar Al-Etaibi, an assistant professor in International Affairs at Qatar University, and Ellie Geranmayeh, deputy programme director and senior policy fellow for MENA at the European Council on Foreign Relations, tell Al Jazeera Iran’s tactics and frozen funds are testing Qatar’s US-Iran Strait of Hormuz mediation.
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There have been months of anti-immigrant protests and tensions in South Africa.
Thousands of undocumented migrants, mostly other Africans, are desperately trying to leave the country, ahead of a June 30 deadline set by activist groups.
While President Cyril Ramaphosa has rejected the ultimatum, growing hostility toward foreigners is prompting several neighboring countries to bring their citizens home.
Al Jazeera’s Fahmida Miller reports from Cape Town, South Africa.
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For more than two decades, corruption has been a serious issue in Iraq.
The oil-rich nation has consistently been ranked as one of the most corrupt in the world.
But this week, its new government has embarked on an unprecedented anticorruption crackdown.
It's targeting many high-profile politicians figures accused of making illicit wealth.
Iraqis have protested against what they say is rampant corruption in their nation.
Now, they hope the new government keeps this promise to eradicate what they call a "pandemic of fraudulent activities" at the highest echelons of power.
But what are the challenges ahead in this battle?
Presenter: Imran Khan
Guests:
Ahmed Rushdi - President of the think-tank, House of Iraqi Expertise Foundation.
Renad Mansour - Deputy Director of the Middle East and North Africa Programme at Chatham House.
Manuel Pirino - Regional Advisor for Middle East and North Africa at Transparency International.
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Access to treatment for heart patients is increasingly difficult.
There's only one specialist cardiac machine still operating in Gaza and it's an anxious wait for hundreds of patients in need of urgent care.
Al Jazeera’s Hind Khoudary reports from Gaza City.
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Mehdi Hasan has had a front seat to US and UK politics for decades. With the UK facing yet another change in prime minister a decade after Brexit, and the US looking ahead to its next vote with the midterm elections in November, we get his take on this moment and why independent journalism is needed more than ever.
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This episode was produced by Sonia Bhagat and Alexandra Locke, with Tamara Khandaker, Spencer Cline, Jana Dabliz, and our host, Malika Bilal.
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.
In southern Lebanon, the town of Froun has become a new test for Israel and Lebanon's fragile ceasefire.
Israel failed to take the town during recent fighting but now wants the Lebanese army to remove Hezbollah’s presence there under a deal brokered in Washington.
Many residents say that plan threatens Lebanon’s sovereignty.
Al Jazeera’s Zeina Khodr reports from Froun, southern Lebanon
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Families of children with type 1 diabetes in Gaza are struggling to access life-saving medication, relying on expired insulin and depleted supplies of test strips. Doctors at al-Rantisi Children's Hospital warn that expired insulin can cause dangerous spikes in blood sugar or increased acidity, potentially requiring intensive care. For many diabetic children, each injection has become a question of survival.
Al Jazeera's Moath al-Kahlout reports from Gaza City, Gaza.
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US President Donald Trump says a meeting between American and Iranian officials will take place in Doha on Tuesday.
Trump said Iran requested the talks in the Qatari capital but did not provide further details.
But earlier, Iran had said there's no such plan.
In the past few days, Iran has fired on ships that were passing through the Strait of Hormuz.
And the US launched strikes against Iranian sites in response to those attacks.
All this despite both sides signing the memorandum of understanding (MoU) that brought in a ceasefire.
Iran insists all ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz must coordinate with the Revolutionary Guard.
Tehran says the safest routes pass near Iran's Hormuz and Larak islands, close to the nation's southern coast.
Al Jazeera’s Mike Hanna reports from the White House and Resul Serdar is monitoring developments in Tehran.
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As right-wing populists take power across Latin America, they have waged a ‘cultural battle’ to reclaim the past. In Argentina, President Javier Milei – and a legion of supportive influencers and YouTubers – are revising how the country’s history of military dictatorship is remembered and debated.
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More than $100bn of Iran's assets are being held overseas. Tehran cannot freely access those funds. Frozen assets are funds or financial holdings that cannot be used because of sanctions or other restrictions. In Iran's case, the funds are mainly oil revenues and foreign currency reserves held in banks abroad. Estimates put the total at more than $100bn, although the exact amount is unknown.
Most of the funds are held in countries that have purchased Iranian oil, including China, Iraq, Japan, South Korea and parts of Europe. The US imposed sanctions on Iran in 1979 after protesters seized Washington's embassy in Tehran. They were later expanded over Iran's nuclear and missile programmes. Tehran can only access its funds through sanctions relief or special agreements. In 2023, the US issued a waiver that allowed $6bn to be transferred from South Korea to Qatar as part of a prisoner swap deal. Iran could only use the money for approved humanitarian purchases.
Three years later, this war has renewed Iran's focus on its funds abroad to boost its struggling economy. After negotiations in Switzerland, the US has said it would make those frozen funds "fully available." Iran says for now, the US has agreed to release $12bn, in two tranches of $6bn each. Washington says it will control the funds and that the money will be used to buy US agricultural products like corn and wheat. But Tehran says it will decide how it spends its money.
Al Jazeera's Michael Apple explains.
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Israel's military has carried out systematic attacks on Gaza's healthcare infrastructure since October 2023, striking hospitals, ambulances and medical convoys across the territory.
The first major incident was an explosion at al-Ahli Hospital in Gaza City, which the Palestinian health ministry said killed at least 500 people.
At least 1,700 health workers have since been killed, and Kamal Adwan’s hospital director Dr Hussam Abu Safiya, has been held without charge for more than 500 days.
Today, none of Gaza's 38 hospitals are operating at full capacity, with critical shortages of medicines and surgical equipment persisting despite a ceasefire.
Al Jazeera's Um-e-Kulsoom Shariff explains.
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Al Jazeera’s special coverage, “Gaza: Promises and Reality,” examines the gap between commitments made under the US-brokered ceasefire and the reality Palestinians face on the ground in Gaza. Over five days, the series explores how Israel’s war on Gaza – which has killed more than 73,000 Palestinians, including at least 20,000 children – continues to reshape every aspect of life in the territory and its people.
Day two focuses on the systematic destruction and collapse of Gaza’s healthcare system. Not a single hospital in the Strip is fully functional, with more than 90% of health facilities either damaged or completely destroyed. Medical services are now operating far below capacity, while critical shortages of medicines and equipment have pushed the system to breaking point.
Across Gaza, patients are struggling to access even the most basic treatment. Diabetic children are forced to rely on expired test strips and outdated insulin, while families search desperately for medicines that are increasingly unavailable or unaffordable. Cancer patients are undergoing chemotherapy amid displacement, hunger and lack of proper care, with one mother describing receiving treatment “while there was no bread to eat.” Gaza now has only one functioning cardiac catheterisation machine, with around 500 patients on waiting lists for life-saving procedures.
Doctors say essential services are collapsing, with surgeries delayed or cancelled due to shortages of supplies. Dr Ahmed El-Farra, head of the paediatric department at Nasser Hospital, described the situation as “health genocide,” adding that conditions have worsened even after the ceasefire, which he said has failed to bring meaningful relief after more than 1,000 days of war.
The coverage also highlights broader impacts on the medical sector, including repeated strikes on hospitals, the killing of an estimated 1,700 health workers, and the detention of medical staff, including Dr Hussam Abu Safia, who has been held for more than 500 days without charge. Despite international provisions under the US-led ceasefire agreement to allow 21,000 patients to leave Gaza for treatment, fewer than 7,500 have been evacuated, a compliance rate of just 36%.
With Gaza’s healthcare system systematically dismantled, Palestinians continue to face a reality where even the most basic right to medical care has been severely compromised.
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Pakistan says it has carried out ground and air operations inside Afghanistan near their border, killing 29 fighters. But Afghan officials say dozens of civilians were killed. Pakistan says air strikes hit targets in three Afghan provinces – Paktia, Paktika and Kunar. Islamabad says it is responding to multiple recent attacks, including the killing of three paramilitary troops in Karachi on Saturday, claimed by a faction of the Pakistani Taliban (TTP). Pakistan has been accusing Afghanistan of providing safe havens to the TTP and its splinter groups.
Mediation efforts by China, Qatar and Turkiye have so far failed to achieve lasting results, with tensions at an all-time high. Pakistan has accused Afghanistan of sheltering the TTP, while Afghan officials deny the claims and say civilians are being killed in Pakistani strikes.
Al Jazeera's Kamal Hyder reports from Islamabad, Pakistan.
Obaidullah Baheer is a Political Analyst and Adjunct Lecturer at the American University of Afghanistan.
He says Pakistan has done little to tackle the Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan armed group and accuses Pakistan of causing widespread civilian deaths in Afghanistan.
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