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A costly space defence programme the US has considered before | Project Force
What is Donald Trump's Golden Dome missile shield? Subscribe to our channel: http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on X : https://twitter.com/AJEnglish Find us on Facebook: https://…
Israel ‘making things worse’ in Lebanon as leaders choose war over diplomacy: Gideon Levy
Gideon Levy, a Haaretz columnist, tells Al Jazeera that Israel is making things worse in southern Lebanon, choosing war over diplomacy without any clear strategic goal. Subscribe …
Children with Down syndrome struggle with devastation of war in Gaza
When 12-year-old Shahd hears the sounds of drones, she hides in the corner of her tent. She is one of many children with Down syndrome in Gaza who, despite seven months of a ‘ceas…
US trying to show Iran’s ‘claimed control over Hormuz is unsustainable’, analyst says
Samir Puri, a visiting lecturer in war studies at Kings College in London, says the United States is attempting to undermine Iran’s claim of control over the Strait of Hormuz as i…
Nigeria’s Eid Crisis: When a ram becomes a luxury
At a Nigerian sheep market, entrepreneur and human rights advocate Sadaatu Madaki reveals how insecurity, violence, and rising prices are making Eid increasingly difficult for fam…
How is Gaza celebrating Eid? | The Take
This is a story from the archives. This originally aired on March 28, 2025. None of the dates, titles or other references from that time have been changed. Palestinians in Gaza a…
Israeli authorities filmed treating Palestinians with aggression on Eid | AJ #shorts
Israeli authorities have been filmed acting aggressively against Palestinians under occupation during Eid al-Adha. Troops fired tear gas at families trying to visit deceased loved…
Libya’s public healthcare crisis, dinar crash fuel Misrata’s private hospital boom
Libya’s healthcare system has struggled for decades. In the past, many Libyans traveled to Tunisia or Egypt for serious treatment. But with the sharp decline in the value of the L…
Doctor buried after he died treating Ebola patients in DRC
Loved ones and healthcare workers gathered for the burial of a doctor who died after treating Ebola patients in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Fears among frontline medical tea…
Trump seeks ‘free hand’ on Iran as Tehran mistrusts US deal, analysts warn
Paul Musgrave, an associate professor of government at Georgetown University in Qatar and a US foreign policy analyst, and Foad Izadi, professor at the Faculty of World Studies at…
Ghana begins repatriating citizens as xenophobia surges in South Africa
Hundreds of Ghana nationals have been flown out of South Africa on a voluntary repatriation flight. Non-South Africans have grown fearful of xenophobic attacks amid rising anti-im…
Muslim pilgrims participate in stone-throwing ritual on third day of Hajj | AJ #shorts
More than a million Muslim pilgrims are participating in the stone-throwing ritual on the third day of Hajj. Pilgrims throw pebbles at stone pillars in Mina, Saudi Arabia to symbo…
Syria rains end drought but wheat farmers face soaring costs, empty fields
The heavy rain has ended a years-long drought in Syria. But it may be too late for farmers. Years of failed harvests and the removal of subsidies mean many of them can't afford to…
Aerial video shows ruptured chemical tank in Washington
Drone footage shows a ruptured chemical tank containing hazardous liquid in the US state of Washington which imploded at a packaging facility, resulting in at least one death with…
Muslims around the world attend Eid prayers | AJ #shorts
Millions of Muslims all around the world have united in prayers on the first day of Eid al-Adha, coinciding with the final rites of the Hajj pilgrimage. The day sees the sacrifice…
Bolivia's Congress grants President Paz emergency powers to deploy troops amid protests
After weeks of protests in Bolivia, the country's senate has voted to expand presidential emergency powers. It paves the way for the government to deploy the army to the streets i…
Trump-backed Paxton topples senator Cornyn in Texas primary
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, boosted by President Donald Trump’s endorsement, has trounced four-term US Senator John Cornyn in the Republican Senate primary run-off, in a si…
Pope appeals for Gaza aid after being asked about flotilla activists
Pope Leo XIV has called for human rights to be respected after a reporter asked him about Israel’s mistreatment of Gaza-bound flotilla activists. Several flotilla participants hav…
Eid al-Adha in Nigeria: Rising ram prices make sacrifice a luxury for families
Muslims across the world are celebrating Eid al-Adha or the Festival of Sacrifice. It marks the end of the annual Hajj Pilgrimage and involves the ritual sacrificing of livestock.…
Rescuers race against time to reach seven trapped in flooded Laos cave
A team of rescuers are racing to try and save seven people who've been trapped in a flooded cave in Laos for a week. They were hunting wildlife and looking for gold ore when heavy…
Truckers halt services in Pakistan’s Balochistan amid separatist attacks
Truckers in Pakistan’s Balochistan province have gone on strike over security concerns. Baloch separatists have increased attacks on trucks, trains in the province, interrupting s…
Trump-backed Paxton topples Senator Cornyn in Texas primary run-off
In the US state of Texas, the candidate backed by President Donald Trump has won the primary election to stand as the Republican candidate in November’s senate race. Ken Paxton, w…
Israel ‘intensifies’ attacks in Lebanon killing at least 31 people | AJ Shorts
At least 31 people have been killed in Israeli attacks across southern Lebanon as Israel says it is intensifying operations against Hezbollah. The group launched a series of deadl…
White House prepares for UFC showdown for Trump’s 80th birthday
Construction is underway on the South Lawn of the White House in preparation for UFC Freedom 250, a mixed martial arts event produced by the Ultimate Fighting Championship that is…
Israel expands Lebanon ground operation: Netanyahu says military taking control of strategic areas
Israel is intensifying its military operations in Lebanon despite a US brokered ceasefire agreement. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says Israeli forces are now operating with “…
Israeli strike sparks panic in Gaza City as families prepare for Eid
As Palestinians in Gaza prepare for Eid amid months of war and displacement, an Israeli strike has caused panic in a crowded area of Gaza City. Residents in western Gaza are facin…
How decision-making happens in Iran
Iran’s negotiators follow a mandate set by the Supreme National Security Council and approved by Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei. The US team under President Trump is led by confi…
UN chief 'deeply concerned' by Moscow plan for Kyiv strikes
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said he was “deeply concerned” after Russia announced plans to strike Ukrainian defence sites and decision-making centres in Kyiv, one day af…
Is the viral ‘Cockroach Janta Party’ a threat to Modi’s government?
What began as India’s Chief Justice comparing unemployed young Indians to ‘cockroaches’ has exploded into one of India’s biggest viral political movements. Al Jazeera’s @avawarrin…
Feeling the heat: Record-breaking heatwave as temperatures soar in UK
Britain is in the grip of an unusually early heatwave, with temperatures in parts of England climbing above 30 degrees Celsius in May for the first time since records began. Clima…