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Reporting on Cuba, from Cuba: Belly of the Beast | The Listening Post
Reporting on Cuba, from Cuba: Belly of the Beast The United States government has tightened the screws on Cuba, toughening economic sanctions that have pushed Cuba into a near-tot…
The media offensive against British photographer Misan Harriman | The Listening Post
Photographer and chair of one of Europe’s largest arts institutions, the London Southbank Centre has become the target of an intense media offensive after speaking about Gaza and …
Violence against foreign-owned shops in South Africa
Foreign workers in South Africa are again facing violence and protests by anti-immigrant groups. Shops owned by foreign nationals have been ransacked as locals vent frustration ov…
Violence against foreign-owned shops in South Africa
Foreign workers in South Africa are again facing violence and protests by anti-immigrant groups. Shops owned by foreign nationals have been ransacked as locals vent frustration ov…
WHO chief visits Bunia, epicentre of the Ebola outbreak
WHO Chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus is visiting Bunia in the Democratic Republic of Congo as authorities race to contain a fast-growing Ebola outbreak, with 1,028 suspected and 2…
Trump due to make ‘final determination’ on deal with Iran
US President Trump emerges from a White House situation room with no clear decision on ending the war with Iran. Meanwhile Israeli PM Netanyahu announces that Israeli forces have …
US-Iran Negotiations Remain Unresolved Amid Rising Tensions
Iran says no final agreement has been reached with the US, though talks continue through mediators. Tehran insists on guarantees, the release of frozen assets, and sanctions relie…
Singapore security forum: Hegseth signals shift in US Defence policy
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth told the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore that Washington remains committed to the Asia-Pacific region, emphasizing regional security, balance of…
Israel launches more than 10 strikes across southern Lebanon
Videos show the aftermath of renewed Israeli strikes on southern Lebanon that killed at least three people, including a father and his son, and wounded dozens more, according to L…
South Africa protests: Anti-migrant demonstrations planned in Durban
Truck drivers in South Africa plan protests on key routes to Durban, demanding jobs for locals amid rising anti-migrant tensions. Violence has erupted in some areas, with business…
Damage seen in northern Israel after Hezbollah launches rocket barrages
Israel says it has intercepted an air attack from Hezbollah on Saturday, May 30th. The Israeli military did not confirm any casualties from the attack, but damage was seen in the …
North Korean POWs: Political pawns in Russia’s war against Ukraine? | 101 East Documentary
In January 2025, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced to the world the capture of two North Korean soldiers. It was the first hard evidence that Kim Jong Un had secre…
Supporting children with disabilities: Centre in Libya makes a difference in young lives
Many children with disabilities remain outside the education system due to limited resources, often leaving them isolated at home. A small centre is now working to support them, o…
Rare US–Cuba Military Meeting Held Near Guantanamo Bay Amid Rising Tensions
The head of US Southern Command has held a rare meeting with senior Cuban military officials near the perimeter of the US naval base at Guantanamo Bay. Washington says the discuss…
Philippine Banana Farmers Feel Economic Fallout of Iran Conflict
Banana growers in the Philippines say the conflict involving Iran is threatening livelihoods thousands of kilometres from the Middle East. Farmers and exporters in the southern Da…
Iranian official says World Cup conditions for team unfair
Iranian football officials say Team Melli is being subject to unfair conditions in the coming World Cup. The country’s football federation says the US has still not issued visas a…
First survivor rescued from flooded cave in Laos
Divers in Laos have rescued the first of five miners trapped in a flooded cave for more than a week. The men entered the cave to look for gold before flash floods blocked their es…
Ebola Outbreak Puts Frontline Health Workers at Growing Risk in DR Congo
Medical workers battling an Ebola outbreak in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo say they are facing worsening conditions, shortages of protective equipment and growing hostilit…
Ebola treatment centre rebuilt after being torched by protesters in DR Congo | AJ #shorts
Workers in eastern DR Congo are rebuilding an Ebola treatment centre that was burned by protesters earlier this month, as health officials warn misinformation is driving families …
Trump Signals ‘Final Determination’ on Iran Deal as Talks Intensify
US President Donald Trump says he is preparing to make a “final determination” on a possible agreement with Iran, following high-level discussions at the White House Situation Roo…
UN: “100% of Gaza” should be for Palestinians | AJ #shorts
United Nations spokesperson Stephane Dujarric said “100% of Gaza” should belong to Palestinians after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said he plans to expand control of …
How realistic is Trump’s Iran framework?
As US President Donald Trump heads into the White House Situation Room to make a “final determination” on a potential peace deal with Iran, analyst Alex Scheers remains skeptical …
Iran denies ceasefire deal with US is “finalised” | AJ #shorts
Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Esmail Baghaei told state media that a proposed agreement with the US “has not been finalised,” pushing back on US President Donald Trump’s clai…
Canada's Brexit moment | AJ #shorts
Alberta separatists are gaining momentum as Canada faces its biggest unity crisis in decades. Is this Canada's Brexit moment?
Colombia elections: Corruption and security among voter concerns
Colombians will head to the polls on Sunday to vote in the presidential election. The country’s right wing is divided between competing conservative candidates — each trying to ca…
Trump's constant communication: Presidency transformed in rolling live news
In the United States, journalists are contending with a US president who's turned traditional media relations upside down. Donald Trump, who frequently chooses to use his own soci…
Romanian city hit by Russian drone: NATO & EU condemn violation of country's sovereignty
NATO and EU leaders have condemned Russia, calling it ‘reckless’, after a drone crash injured two people in Romania. The drone hit a residential building in the city of Galati, ne…
How voting law changes have become a partisan weapon? | This is America
In today's highly divided political climate, many partisans believe that changing the electoral rules will give them an edge. Democratic politicians believe that nonvoters are pre…
Cepeda leads Colombia presidential race: Colombia’s left eyes first-round win
Four years after Gustavo Petro’s landmark election win, Colombia’s left is no longer seen as a political outsider. Senator Iván Cepeda, the candidate hoping to carry Petro’s polit…
Netanyahu orders expansion of control in Gaza as ceasefire violations intensify
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has directed the military to expand control of Gaza. It’s the latest breach of the ceasefire that came into effect in October. Israeli fo…