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Mahmoud Khalil returns to Columbia after 104 days in ICE detention. A judge ruled Friday that his detention was unlawful, denying repeated Trump administration appeals. Khalil will be joined by family, colleagues, classmates, and activists for a press conference and rally about next steps in the movement and his case.

Israel and Iran are in their second week of conflict. As well as inflicting damage on each other, both countries are putting their economies under strain. Israel has spent billions of dollars on its war on Gaza, and has upped its spending considerably with its largely air-based attacks on Iran. Iran was already struggling with the effect of years of sanctions, and now its oil and gas facilities are being hit. So can the two nations sustain the conflict? Which is likely to be worst affected? And will the conflict eventually damage the global economy?

Elon Musk has emerged as one of the most powerful figures in American politics. After contributing over $250 million to Donald Trump’s 2024 campaign, Musk joined the administration as head of the newly created Department of Government Efficiency. From that post, he launched an aggressive effort to slash the federal workforce—targeting entire agencies, many of which regulate his own companies. His position also gave him access to vast troves of government data, potentially fueling the growth of his AI ventures.

Los Angeles has become a military zone. As citywide protests erupted following ICE raids on local immigrant communities, United States President Donald Trump sent Marines and National Guard troops into the city for the first time in decades. How is this show of force turning immigration raids into a national flashpoint?

The United States has struck Iranian soil - hitting three of the country’s nuclear facilities. Donald Trump is threatening more strikes if peace is not achieved. But Iran has hit back, striking central and northern Israel. So is this a major escalation in the conflict between Iran and Israel? Is there a real danger of nuclear fallout? How likely is Iran to strike US bases? And is the Middle East moving closer to a regional war?

The US has blocked another UN Security Council resolution calling for a ceasefire in Gaza. It's the fifth time Washington has used its veto power since Israel's war began in October 2023. The US says it will continue to support its "close ally", while Israel says it will continue the war in Gaza until Hamas is defeated. So, do the veto powers of the permanent Security Council members undermine the body itself? Even when resolutions are passed, does the UN have the capability to enact them?

US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth says the strikes on Iran’s nuclear sites were an “incredible and overwhelming success,” during a Pentagon briefing. President Trump ordered the strikes on the Fordow, Natanz, and Isfahan plants - saying it was to prevent any nuclear threat from Tehran.

The internet wasn’t made to set us free. It was designed to surveil, suppress, and control. On this episode of Dispatches, Rania Khalek speaks with journalist and author Yasha Levine to expose how Big Tech became the digital arm of empire. From AI-generated kill lists in Gaza to Silicon Valley billionaires coding the future of authoritarianism, this is techno-fascism in real time. Elon Musk works with the Pentagon. Peter Thiel builds tools for ICE. Mark Zuckerberg scrubs dissent while currying favor with Trump. Gaza isn’t an exception, it’s a prototype. A beta test for how to rule the wo...

Greta Thunberg and Yasemin Acar speak to Talk to Al Jazeera from the Madleen, a ship sailing toward Gaza as part of the Freedom Flotilla. Carrying aid, the activists risk interception as they challenge Israel’s blockade amid a deepening humanitarian crisis. With over 90% of Gaza’s population facing famine-level conditions, they explain why they joined the mission, what it represents, and what they hope to change.

Trump just bombed Iran’s nuclear sites—plunging the US into a potential catastrophic global war alongside Israel. As the region and the world teeters on the edge, Iran vows retaliation. Rania Khalek & Eugene Puryear are joined by special guests LIVE with urgent analysis to discuss the massive escalation and what comes next

Protests are happening across the country today in response to last night's US bombing of Iranian nuclear facilities. BT is streaming live from the emergency action in Times Square, NYC.

In this episode, Ken Roth, the former executive director of Human Rights Watch, interviews Varsha Gandikota-Nellutla on how much the Global South has influenced the world order and whether it can actually exert any pressure on the international stage. Varsha Gandikota-Nellutla is the general coordinator for Progressive International, a think tank working to unite, organise and mobilise progressive forces around the world. She’s also one of the founders and the executive secretary of the Hague Group, a coalition of nations from the Global South formed in January 2025 to uphold the rulings of the International Court of Justice and the In...

US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth says the strikes on Iran’s nuclear sites were an "incredible and overwhelming success," during a Pentagon briefing with Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff General Dan Caine.

Latest and in-depth analysis : Iran Accuses Trump of Betraying Diplomacy After US Bombs Nuclear Sites | Fordow, Natanz, Isfahan Tensions explode in the Middle East as Iran condemns U.S. airstrikes on its key nuclear facilities. President Donald Trump called the bombing of Fordow, Natanz, and Isfahan a “spectacular military success,” claiming the sites were “completely obliterated” and warning of “far greater attacks” if Iran refuses peace.

Trump Confirms U.S. Bombed Iran's Nuclear Sites | Full Coverage & Analysis In a dramatic escalation, former U.S. President Donald Trump has confirmed that American forces have bombed three key nuclear sites in Iran — Fordow, Isfahan, and Natanz — claiming the goal is to “eliminate” Iran’s nuclear enrichment capacity. Trump has warned that further strikes are on the table if Tehran does not “choose peace.”

US BOMBS 3 NUCLEAR SITES IN IRAN | Fordow, Natanz & Isfahan Targeted .Trump Confirms Strikes Massive escalation in the Middle East — US President Donald Trump announces that American forces have bombed three major nuclear facilities in Iran: Fordow, Natanz, and Isfahan. Trump calls the operation "very successful" and confirms that all US warplanes have exited Iranian airspace. Meanwhile, Israel continues its assault on Iran, striking multiple military and nuclear targets across the country. Earlier today, Iran launched dozens of drones toward Israel, escalating the regional conflict and raising fears of a broader Iran–Israel–US war.

Israel-Iran War Escalates | 400+ Killed in Israeli Strikes on Iran | Quds Force Commander Killed The Israel-Iran conflict intensifies as Iran confirms over 400 killed and more than 3,000 injured since Israel launched a wave of strikes on June 13. One of the most high-profile casualties: Saeed Izadi, senior commander of the Quds Force's Palestinian Corps, reportedly killed in an Israeli strike in Qom. In the latest escalation, Israeli warplanes hit key military targets in Shiraz, deep inside Fars province, as tensions rise across the region. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi warns that U.S. involvement in what he calls Israeli “aggression” would be “very danger...

Elon Musk may have resigned from the Department of Government Efficiency, but few believe he’s stepping away from power. In under a year, DOGE brought Silicon Valley-style disruption to Washington, consolidating federal data and dismantling oversight. Now, Musk is expected to channel what he gained into a private AI venture – with public systems still in reach.

Israel's war on Iran was one that many have expected, and yet with nuclear talks between the United States and Iran ongoing, few saw it coming. Propaganda from the Netanyahu government and credulous reporting in the Western media have played a major part in how we got here.

The German leader and EU commission president were quick to back Israel as the conflict began with Iran. The EU has since called for de-escalation, reflecting growing anxiety over what might happen next. So what is the thinking in European capitals - and how much influence does Europe really have?

How did MAGA become Trump’s biggest opponent of a US strike on Iran? The Republican base is split over Trump’s rhetoric about getting involved in another foreign war. Conservative stalwarts like Tucker Carlson and Steve Bannon are pushing back. Could a US strike on Iran be a blow against Trump at home?

Mass Protests in Tehran Amid Ongoing Israel-Iran Escalation Missile strikes continue between Israel and Iran for the eighth consecutive day, with massive anti-Israel protests erupting in Tehran. Hundreds of thousands rally in the Iranian capital as tensions in the Middle East escalate. In the southern Israeli city of Beersheba, Iran launched a missile barrage, reportedly targeting a technology park with military sites, causing significant damage. Meanwhile, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi is set to meet officials from France, Germany, and the UK in Geneva for urgent talks on Iran’s nuclear programme and calls for an end to Israel's military op...

Rafael Grossi, director general of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), has spoken at a meeting of the UN Security Council in New York.

The United Nations nuclear watchdog has delivered its most damning allegations against Iran in nearly two decades. It comes as the US proposes a nuclear deal which it says is in Tehran's best interests to accept. But Tehran is accusing the West of political pressure and warns it will take "appropriate countermeasures" if European powers reimpose sanctions. So, is there still room for a deal? Or will the US, UK, France and Germany declare Iran in violation of its non-proliferation obligations?

Israel says ending Iran's nuclear programme is a key aim of its attacks on the country. Israel is widely believed to have nuclear arms but has never admitted that. So what are the nuclear capabilities of both sides and the risks from this conflict?

Israel’s Defence Minister Katz says “eliminating” Iran’s supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei is one of the country’s war goals. Meanwhile, Iranian missile strikes caused serious damage at multiple sites in central and southern Israel, including critical infrastructure such as the Soroka hospital. In retaliation, Israeli forces reportedly targeted Iran’s Arak heavy water reactor, raising concerns over nuclear implications. Iran has also launched a new wave of missiles, striking several locations across Israel. In-depth studio analysis and guest perspectives explore the broader strategic calculations on both sides, the potential regional fallout, and how global powers are responding to this esca...

As Israel bombs Iranian nuclear sites under International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) inspection, questions mount over nuclear double standards and the credibility of the global system. Iran accuses the IAEA of bias and complicity, while Israel - an undeclared nuclear power - remains outside treaty obligations. IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi responds to allegations, addresses fears of a nuclear arms race and warns of the consequences if diplomacy fails. Is the non-proliferation regime collapsing?

Los Angeles is facing a third consecutive night of unrest following military-style immigration raids by armed, masked ICE agents that began on Friday. At least 100 people have been detained, prompting outrage from activists who say the raids aim to instil fear. Protests have escalated into violent clashes across the city, including at the 101 Freeway and the Metropolitan Detention Center, with demonstrators setting fires and destroying police vehicles, including driverless cars.

More than 600 days into its genocidal war in Gaza, some of Israel's closest allies have begun to condemn its actions. Alongside the changing global narrative, growing opposition in Israel to the Netanyahu government's war methods has seeped into the media coverage - fracturing a consensus that dates back to October 7, 2023.

Khamenei: Iran won’t accept ‘imposed peace, war’, warns US against strikes Supreme Leader Khamenei says Iran won’t accept “imposed war”, “peace”, and warns any US strikes on its territory will have “serious irreparable consequences”. Israel says it has struck 40 sites in Iran today, including centrifuge production and weapons facilities, while Iran launched a swarm of drones at Israel.

Will Poland’s next president be a former football hooligan or a Mr Bonjour? With citizens heading to the polls for the second round of voting this weekend, Poland will decide between Karol Nawrocki, the candidate backed by US President Donald Trump, and Warsaw's mayor, the pro-European Union Rafal Trzaskowski. The divided country on Russia’s border has a major decision ahead

The Israel-Iran conflict brings more instability to the Middle East, a region with extensive US interests. They'll be central to shaping president Donald Trump's strategy. So, what's at stake for Washington and the pros and cons for Trump of further involvement?

Israel hits Iran’s nuclear facilities, kills several of the country’s top nuclear scientist along with the head of the revolutionary guard and a number of military leaders - damaging residential areas in Tehran. Iran retaliated by sending hundreds of armed drones towards Israel. Israel says it had intelligence showing Iran’s nuclear programme was 'developing beyond the point of return'. But the IAEA points out striking nuclear facilities is illegal under international law - as well as dangerous. Is it really possible for Israel to destroy Iran’s nuclear facilities and is it risking a nuclear disaster by trying?

interview, Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei denounced Israel's "war of aggression by a genocidal regime," pledging Iran would defend itself with "all force." On potential US involvement, he cautioned: "We're confident our Arab neighbours - with whom we have excellent relations - won't permit their territory to be used against a Muslim neighbour, despite Israel's attempts to drag them into war." While confirming Iran would retaliate against bases launching attacks, he emphasised: "Our current focus remains Israel's aggression - our responses have been precise and proportional." Baghaei revealed the timing proved Israeli bad faith: "They struck two days before...

After Israel’s strikes on Iranian cities, Iran launches a wave of retaliatory attacks. With mass evacuations under way in Tehran, the government struggles to control the growing panic. What does this mean for Iran’s future, and how is the leadership reshaping the narrative?

Israel and Iran trade attacks; new Gaza ‘massacre’ of aid-seekers Blasts rock Tehran and missiles hit Tel Aviv as Israel and Iran exchange deadly attacks for a fifth-straight day. The Israeli military claims killing Iran’s wartime chief of staff after Iranian media say preparations under way for what they call the largest and most intense missile attack on Israeli soil.

Professor Mohammad Marandi of the University of Tehran joins the show to discuss the US & Israel’s escalating war on Iran. Israel’s unprovoked attack on Iran has already killed hundreds, through strikes across the country on military, nuclear and civilian infrastructure as well as assassinations of military commanders and scientists. Prof. Marandi will break down how this aggression is intensifying Iranian resistance and unity—and what the outbreak of full-scale war could mean for the region and the world. Eli Clifton, a Senior Advisor at the Quincy Institute and one of the last American think tank analysts to visit Tehran...

Roua Daas of the Palestinian Youth Movement discusses the Anti-Genocide Pledge, a new initiative launched by Palestinian diaspora groups and individuals in Gaza to capture global outrage to Israel’s atrocities. As Western governments continue to back the siege and starvation of Gaza and mainstream media downplays the scale of destruction, Daas says the Palestine movement will make a historical record of just how many of the world’s population actively opposed Israel’s genocide in Gaza.

As Israel’s war on Iran escalates, the media continues to flip the script—framing Israel as the victim and Iran as the aggressor, despite Israel initiating the conflict with bombings, assassinations, and covert attacks.

Kazakhstan sits at the crossroads of global power between Russia, China and key trade routes. President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev talks to Al Jazeera about his reform agenda, the legacy of Nazarbayev, and plans to reduce inequality in a resource-rich nation. He also addresses Kazakhstan’s economic dependency on oil and Russia, growing ties with China and the West, and criticisms over press freedom and political openness. With the war in Ukraine redrawing alliances, is Kazakhstan truly neutral, or simply under pressure?