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Tren de Aragua was a little-known gang in Venezuela – until recently. US President Donald Trump’s focus on the group has thrust it into the spotlight, as hundreds of Venezuelans have been deported from the United States.

Acclaimed photographer Latif al-Ani, born in Baghdad in 1932, is known as the father of Iraqi photography. As the official photographer for presidents and the Iraqi Petroleum Company, his portfolio forms a unique visual archive of Iraq during its heyday from the 1950s to 1970s. His photos capture the abundance and complexity of a modern and cosmopolitan nation living in peace and harmony. But when Saddam Hussein rose to power, al-Ani stopped taking photos. After decades of war, al-Ani travels across Iraq with his photographs in search of the remnants of his beautiful country.

Pete Hegseth and General Dan Caine are currently giving a presser to push the Trump’s’s claims that the recent US attack “obliterated” Iranian nuclear facilities.

In this episode of Centre Stage, our guest is Dr Gabor Mate, a retired physician, author and Holocaust survivor who has written extensively on trauma and child development, as well as Israel and Palestine. Mate talks about the colonial foundations of Zionism, how living under it has traumatised Palestinians and the ways mainstream media distorts the realities on the ground in Gaza.

Israel's war on Gaza raged on during its recent conflict with Iran - which ended with a US-brokered ceasefire. Meanwhile Qatar has announced renewed mediation efforts to end the genocide. So, what are the prospects for peace now?

Russia has launched its largest drone-and-missile attack on Ukraine since the war began three years ago. But among the missiles, came a war of words. US President Donald Trump lashed out at Russian President Vladimir Putin on social media. And he criticised Volodymyr Zelenskyy's public rhetoric after the Ukrainian President condemned what he called 'the silence of America'. Not even former US president Joe Biden was spared. Trump stated 'This is Zelenskyy’s, Putin’s and Biden’s War, not Trump’s'. So was that a warning the US may be ready to walk away from talks on a ceasefire?

Is laughter truly the best medicine? Pakistani cartoonist Nigar Nazar believes it might be. She is the first professional female cartoonist in Pakistan and the Muslim world and through her work has sought to address social and cultural issues through her witty and thought-provoking cartoons transforming complex topics.

The Madrid Group has convened in Spain’s capital for a fifth time, attended by major European and Arab nations. Pressure on Israel this year has ramped up, with Spain calling for an arms embargo on Israel and the imposition of sanctions on individuals who obstruct a two-state solution to resolve the Palestinian-Israeli conflict. The UK has paused trade talks and sanctioned a number of Israeli settlers in the Occupied West Bank. Canada and France have also threatened punitive measures. And the European Union – Israel’s biggest trade partner – is reviewing its landmark Association Agreement covering trade and political dialogue. But afte...

So much has happened since Israel launched strikes on Iran on June 13th and there are so many questions about what could happen next.

After bombing Iran, US President Donald Trump tried to turn down the temperature in the Middle East with a ceasefire declaration on Truth Social. The all-caps announcement fell flat as both continued striking. How long can a truce hold when each side insists the other broke it first?

The US president says Israel and Iran are “tired”, but the conflict between the two countries could start again. President Donald Trump says US and Iranian officials will talk next week, continuing a dialogue that was interrupted by the recent war between Israel and Tehran. Trump has also said that it is possible that Russian President Vladimir Putin has territorial ambitions beyond Ukraine.

260 miners have been brought to the surface in South Africa after being stuck underground at a gold mine for 24 hours. Africa is at the centre of a rising demand for minerals and precious metals. Lithium is essential to the transition away from fossil fuels, used for batteries in electric vehicles and other clean energy technologies. But in the Democratic Republic of Congo, rights groups continue to denounce the dangerous working conditions of children in artisanal mines, particularly for cobalt. So, are the continent's critical minerals at a critical juncture? And what will be the impact of the global scramble for...

In Cox’s Bazar, the world’s largest refugee camp, three Rohingya artists are defying cultural erasure. Through painting, music, and photography, they preserve the memory of a people long persecuted in Myanmar. This Talk to Al Jazeera special looks beyond the headlines of displacement and genocide investigations into the creative resistance of a stateless community. As Myanmar continues to deny them recognition, these artists are fighting back with colour, sound, and story, refusing to let their heritage disappear.

The big break-up: the president of the United States, Donald Trump, has parted ways with the richest man in the world, billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk. Once their friendship reaped rewards for both -- Musk donated around hundreds of millions of dollars to Trump’s re-election campaign and the president created a role for Musk in his government. But political, or fiscal, differences soured the relationship and what was once a mutually beneficial alliance deteriorated into an exchange of insults on social media. So, did Elon Musk’s position undermine America's democracy? And do Donald Trump’s friendships and interests influence US pol

Trump and Israel started a dangerous war against Iran but Trump called it off after dropping massive bombs. What happened? Was the United States defeated again? How did Iran pull off a victory?

Tehran-based Professor Mohammad Marandi responds to Iran’s retaliatory strikes on US bases in Qatar and Bahrain on our show in real-time: “The Iranians had to retaliate.” Marandi calls the missile fires on the US’s largest base in the Middle East a necessary “show of strength" to deter further US-Israeli aggression and avoid full-scale war. He condemns Western media for "demonizing Iran to justify war" and warns that if Trump escalates, it could trigger a "global economic meltdown worse than the 1930s."

Sina Toossi, senior non-resident fellow at the Center for International Policy, joins the show to break down the latest flashpoints in the Israel-Iran war that ended in Trump’s ceasefire and open scorn at Israel for initially violating it. Toossi will discuss what the 12-day war and US retreat says about the limits of US-Israeli power in the Middle East, failed regime change, and the catastrophic US-backed genocide in Gaza. Lea Kayali, an organizer with the Palestinian Youth Movement (PYM), will discuss a huge win for their “Mask Off Maersk” campaign: shipping giant Maersk announced they are cutting ties to compan...

For the Palestinians who have managed to leave, the decision to stay and risk death or abandon their homes and loved ones is an agonising one. Many more are desperate to escape, but have no way out. So what becomes of those who do make it out? How do they carry on after such deep trauma, while fearing for the families and friends they left behind as the war continues? And will they ever truly heal?

The U.S. has officially joined Israel’s war on Iran, bombing Iranian nuclear sites and obliterating what was left of the nuclear talks. With Trump hinting at regime change, the world is now watching to see how Iran will respond. Is this the end of diplomacy? Does Iran now view nuclear weapons as the only way to deter U.S. and Israeli aggression? Can Iran survive?

For a region that's seen its fair share of instability, the conflict between Israel and Iran is threatening to create unprecedented chaos. US President Donald Trump announced a ceasefire, just hours after Iran launched missiles towards the US military base in Qatar. A ceasefire that is now at risk of falling apart. Trump urged Israel to "calm down" and demanded both sides, do more to stick to the truce. But will it hold? where does Iran go from here? And is there a new balance of power in the Middle East?

Israel claims Iran is closer than ever to building a nuclear weapon. But as it targets Iran, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says his nation’s attacks will also “liberate” Iranians. In a civilization shaped by millennia of empire and resistance, those words land differently. What does liberation mean to Iranians as the US and Israel call for regime change?

Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani has reiterated Qatar’s condemnation of Iran’s missile attack on Al Udeid airbase last night. Addressing the media in Doha alongside visiting Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam, Sheikh Mohammed said, “The attack on the state of Qatar is an unacceptable act, especially as Qatar has been making great diplomatic efforts in order to de-escalate the situation.” Doha was “taken by surprise” by the move from what it considers a friendly neighbour. He praised the Qatari armed forces for “fending off the attack”, saying they shot down all the Iranian-deployed missiles except...

Donald Trump says, Sunday's US air strikes on Iran's nuclear sites have caused "total obliteration" of its nuclear programme. But the US Joint Chiefs of Staff says the final analysis is yet to come. Iran’s Atomic Agency insists the US attacks won’t affect its work and that the nuclear material had already been removed. So, what do we know about the American strikes on Iran’s nuclear facilities? And if the strikes were effective, with the right technological know-how, could Iran easily rebuild?

The US has bombed nuclear sites in Iran, including Fordow, Isfahan, and Natanz. While in Washington, political parties are divided about President Donald Trump’s decision to strike. What could be next in what many fear to be a regional war?

Iranian Missiles Slam into Israel | Massive Explosions Rock Tehran | Israel, Iran Exchange Airstrikes The Middle East is on the brink of all-out war as Iran fires missiles and drones into Israel, striking multiple cities, while huge explosions rock the Iranian capital, Tehran, following intense Israeli airstrikes. This comes just one day after U.S. forces bombed three major Iranian nuclear facilities: Fordow, Natanz, and Isfahan. In response, Israel has launched a new wave of attacks, targeting Iranian government and military installations in and around Tehran.

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.”