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Dr. Asil Jallad described Gaza’s catastrophic maternal healthcare collapse after two medical missions. During her first deployment, partial hospital functionality allowed limited care for displaced women, but her second trip, during a brief ceasefire, revealed utter devastation: the sole OBGYN hospital serving 400,000 now lies in ruins. Every pregnant woman suffers severe malnutrition and anaemia...

Dr. Mohammed Abu Silmiyeh, director of Gaza’s al-Shifa hospital, describes catastrophic conditions as Israeli attacks cripple medical services. The nearby Indonesian Hospital is now "completely out of service" after drone strikes, leaving tens of thousands without care. Al-Shifa—already overwhelmed—is housing eight patients in spaces meant for four, with tents erected for overflow. Hourly arrivals...

Palestinians, including many who are starving, are facing an increasing wave of attacks by Israeli forces. Air strikes have killed at least 125 people since early morning on Sunday. Hospital officials say one strike hit a camp sheltering displaced people in al-Mawasi, killing at least 36. Israel had designated the area in southern Gaza a “safe zone”.

The tit-for-tat conflict between India and Pakistan lasted only a week before a ceasefire deal was reached, but it was long enough to provide an insight into the role the media might play in a longer war.

Israeli military attacks on Gaza have killed more than 100 Palestinians across the Strip on Sunday. One of them hit a camp sheltering displaced people in al-Mawasi in southern Gaza - an Israeli-designated safe zone. 36 people died there and many more were injured as their tents caught fire. They've been taken to nearby hospitals.

Ukraine says Russia has launched its largest drone attack on Ukraine since the start of the war. Ukraine's air force says it managed to down 88 of the 273 drones, which targeted Kyiv, Dnipropetrovsk and Donetsk. At least one woman has been killed in the attack and three others were injured. Several towns have suffered damage.

A Mexican Navy training ship has crashed into New York's Brooklyn Bridge - injuring 19 people, four of them critically. The ship is an old-style 3-masted sailing vessel. It reportedly carries a crew of more than 270 people. Video of the incident shows the ship drifting backwards, with its masts failing to clear the bridge. A search and rescue operation has been launched to pull people out of the w...

At the Arab League summit in Baghdad, Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shibani emphasized the importance of strengthening ties between Syria and Iraq. He highlighted the shared security concerns, particularly the threat posed by ISIS, and expressed Syria's readiness to cooperate with Iraq in combating terrorism. Al-Shibani also called for the reopening of border crossings to enhance trade and econ...

Israeli actions in Gaza and the West Bank “are all part of a complete imperial enterprise [aimed] at undermining our efforts for establishing our independent state”. We need support from “the Arab states, the US administration and the [UN] Security Council to stand up to this imperial enterprise”. “[We must] adopt an Arab plan to end the war, establish peace, including the following: first, a perm...

We also have comments made by Abdel Fattah el-Sisi at the Arab League meeting in Baghdad. Speaking at the opening of the event, the Egyptian president said the “region is faced with complicated challenges and unprecedented conditions”. El-Sisi called on leaders to adopt a stance “firmly united in words and in action”. “It is no secret that the Palestinian cause is living one of its darkest and gra...

UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres, speaking at the Arab League Summit in Baghdad, said he is alarmed by Israel’s plans to expand its ground operations in the Gaza Strip. He also stressed that Lebanon’s sovereignty and territorial integrity must be respected.

Intense bombings and forced displacement are escalating in Gaza, with many civilians seeking shelter amid ongoing attacks. Health officials are warning of a severe shortage of medical supplies and blood donations, as hospitals struggle to treat increasing casualties from explosions and chronic diseases. The humanitarian crisis continues to worsen as Gaza faces months of devastation and suffering.

A Russian drone strike targeted a civilian bus in the town of Bilopillya near the Russian border, killing 9 civilians and injuring 4 others. The attack comes amid ongoing violence in the Sumy region, alongside peace talks and prisoner exchanges between Ukraine and Russia. Despite the negotiations, Russia signals its readiness to continue the war for years, raising doubts about the sincerity of the...

correspondent Hani Mahmoud is reporting from Gaza City with the latest developments on the ground. He says there were attacks on 13 residential buildings in both Beit Lahiya and Jabalia where people were sleeping. He adds that these attacks happened without any warning whatsoever.

Ukrainian Defence Minister Rustem Umerov is holding a press conference in Istanbul. Meanwhile, Al Jazeera’s Bernard Smith is reporting live from the city.

As Ukraine and Russia participate in diplomatic discussions in Istanbul, perspectives from both sides are emerging. Vyacheslav Matuzov, a political analyst and former Russian diplomat, joins Al Jazeera's live coverage from Moscow to provide insight into Russia's strategic stance. Meanwhile, Peter Zalmayev, Executive Director of the Eurasia Democracy Initiative, speaks from Kyiv on Ukraine’s expect...

Iranian and European diplomats have wrapped up a fresh round of talks in Istanbul, Turkiye, to discuss the future of Tehran’s nuclear programme. The Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister held discussions with representatives from the UK, France, and Germany amid renewed hopes for progress on a nuclear deal. The talks come after US President Donald Trump stated that a nuclear agreement with Iran may soon...

Direct peace talks between Ukraine and Russia resumed in Istanbul after three years, with the US and Turkey overseeing the discussions. Despite the absence of Ukrainian and Russian leaders, there's cautious optimism for a potential ceasefire. However, the ongoing Russian military operations, including airstrikes on Ukrainian cities, continue to undermine trust. US President Donald Trump suggested...

Former US President Donald Trump wraps up his Middle East tour with a powerful speech from Abu Dhabi, marking the final stop on his trip. Speaking to top business and political leaders, Trump announces major trade deals, investment commitments, and a renewed partnership between the United States and the UAE.

Stay with us as we bring you all the key talking points from the briefing. You can also watch a livestream of that briefing at the top of this page.

Israel has confirmed it's in the early stages of a new military assault on Gaza. Thousands of more troops are expected to be deployed as part of this operation. Israel plans to consolidate the seizure of territory. The army says it will quote: 'seize and control' what is calls strategic areas of Gaza.

Gideon Levy, an analyst and columnist at the Israeli media outlet Haaretz, says what is happening in Gaza is the beginning of a “huge extermination programme”.

President Donald Trump concludes his four-day tour of the Middle East, spending his final day in the UAE. He announces $200 billion worth of investment deals and engages in discussions on trade, defense, and technology. The President also explores the Abrahamic Family House in Abu Dhabi. In this video, White House correspondent Kimberly Halkett discusses Trump's achievements, the impact of his tou...

More than 100 Palestinians have been killed or are missing after intense Israeli airstrikes targeted residential areas in northern Gaza, including Jabalia and Beit Lahia. Entire families have been buried under rubble as civil defense teams work under extreme conditions with limited equipment.

Beyond the violence of the Nakba, targeting water resources has been a consistent strategy to displace Palestinians. In Gaza, Israel's blockade has included deliberate destruction of water infrastructure. Meanwhile, in the West Bank, Israeli authorities have sealed wells while settlers routinely seize springs and destroy agricultural lands vital to Palestinian livelihoods.