Hegseth says US blockade to continue, ready for new attacks on Iran energy
US urges resolution through talks, but says Washington 'locked and loaded' to resume attacks.
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Legal migrants remain vulnerable to trafficking
Debt, employer control and temporary visa rules can leave migrant workers trapped.
US defence secretary Pete Hegseth attacks press coverage of war on Iran
US defence secretary Hegseth criticised media coverage of the war on Iran.
Pope Leo decries world ruled by ‘tyrants’ after Trump attacks
Pope, in Cameroon, calls for 'decisive change of course' that leads away from conflict and the exploitation of the land.
Kyiv hit by deadly missile attack amid shortage of interceptors
Al Jazeera’s Audrey Macalpine explains how Ukraine’s ballistic missile interceptor shortage left Kyiv exposed to Russia’
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India plans more seats for women in parliament, links it to ‘delimitation’
BJP links implementation of law reserving 33 percent of seats for women to redrawing of parliamentary constituencies.
Why the Iran war did not go according to US plans
Washington misread Iran, overestimated its own leverage and found itself trapped in a costly 40-day war of attrition.
Israeli strike destroys last working bridge over Lebanon’s Litani River
An Israeli strike has destroyed the last operational bridge over the Litani River.
Can historic Israel-Lebanon talks lead to ceasefire?
Israel and Lebanon leaders set for historic talks after 34 years of silence, aiming to ease tensions amid ongoing conflict.
Who is Roelf Meyer, South Africa’s new ambassador to the US?
So who is Meyer and will his appointment help improve ties between the two countries?
Ceasefire in Lebanon ‘as important’ as in Iran, Ghalibaf says
Tehran 'striving' to compel US and Israel to permanent ceasefire in all conflict zones, Iranian parliament speaker says.
Ceasefire in Lebanon ‘as important’ as in Iran, says Ghalibaf
Tehran 'striving' to compel US and Israel to establish permanent ceasefire in all conflict zones, Iranian speaker says.
Israeli army says soldiers accused of abusing Palestinian to return to duty
Some of the reservists accused of abusing a Palestinian detainee have started combat roles, reports Israeli Army Radio.
‘Sent to be killed’: How Russia forces migrants to fight in Ukraine
Life expectancy on the front line for Central Asian migrants forced to fight for Russia in Ukraine is just four months.
Forced to drop out: Yemen’s children trade school for survival
Yemen's conflict forces millions of children out of school, prioritising survival over education.
Sudan power crisis: Studying using candles, counting gas station trips
Surging fuel prices and economic turmoil compound the impact of Sudan’s ongoing electricity crisis.
Is Iran’s economy buckling under war pressure or holding up?
The Iran war has deepened the damage to its sanctions-hit economy, but oil revenues have provided a crucial cushion.
DRC and M23 rebels eye peace monitoring agreement in Switzerland
The latest negotiations come as clashes spill into the South Kivu highlands, with civilians 'caught in the middle'.
‘Iran has to come’ to the US for the World Cup, FIFA’s Infantino says
FIFA chief reasserts his views on Iran's participation, saying 'the players want to play' in the tournament.
Why are fuel price protests sweeping the Republic of Ireland?
Demonstrations led by convoys of trucks blocking roads and crucial infrastructure may move north of the border.
South African politician Julius Malema sentenced to prison for firing gun
Magistrate hands the opposition figure five-year term, that his lawyers say will be appealed.
Car ploughs into e-bike riders and pedestrians in China
Videos show the moment a driver in China rammed into e-bike riders and pedestrians.
Israeli air attack destroys buildings around south Lebanon hospital
Israeli strikes in the vicinity of a hospital in southern Lebanon destroyed buildings and several emergency vehicles.
Afghan villagers turn to gold-panning to sustain livelihoods
In rugged Hindu Kush mountains, Afghan men pan for gold dust, forging livelihoods amid scarce economic opportunities.
Fire breaks out at crucial Australian refinery, raising fuel supply fears
Gas leak ignites plant in Victoria that produces about 10 percent of Australia's fuel.
Fire at key Australian refinery deepens fuel risks amid Iran war shortages
A major fire at a key refinery in Australia refinery has disrupted fuel production, raising fears of fuel shortages.
Muslims the target? Fury as millions lose voting rights in India’s Bengal
Key eastern state heads to polls under the shadow of controversial voter list revision, which many say excludes Muslims.
Why many Kashmiris are donating gold, breaking piggy banks for Iran
A centuries-old historical bond has come alive again amid the war on Iran, with Kashmiris sharing whatever they can.
US military kills three in new Eastern Pacific boat strike
The attack is the latest in a string of killings by the United States that rights groups say are 'unlawful'.
Iran war: What is happening on day 48 of the US-Iran conflict?
US–Iran talks gain pace as Pakistan mediates, optimism for a new round of talks in Islamabad.