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The United States military is ramping up its presence in Japan, Guam and Hawaii as tensions with China grow over Taiwan. A new documentary reveals how this buildup is affecting local communities. In a region that is also a staging ground for potential conflict, how are some residents pushing back?

Pope Francis wielded enormous global influence and his words often resonated beyond the Church. That's why his comments on Israel's war on Gaza were so significant. They marked a sharp break from the Vatican's historically cautious stance on the Israel-Palestine conflict. Pope Francis condemned attacks on civilians and directly criticised Israel, using words like 'terrorism' and 'genocide' – remar...

Nearly a million Rohingya refugees have been living in Bangladesh for several years after fleeing violence in Myanmar. Many are struggling to cope, especially after recent cuts to vital humanitarian aid. But a growing number of women are learning essential vocational skills to help them earn a living.

An Israeli army report admits “errors” were made, in the killing of 14 Palestinian medics, and a UN employee in southern Gaza last month. They were shot dead by Israeli soldiers, buried in a shallow grave and found a week later. The army denies trying to cover up the killings.

Breaking News: Pope Francis dies at age 88 The leader of the Roman Catholic Church, Pope Francis, has died. He was 88 years old. Born in Argentina, he was the first Latin American to take the post. Pope Francis was broadly popular - appealing to both conservatives with his orthodox views on religious doctrine and reformers with his liberal views on social justice.

The Democratic Republic of the Congo is facing one of the world’s largest displacement and humanitarian crises. Instability and violence have killed at least 7,000 people and forced millions to flee their homes since the start of this year. Rwandan-backed M23 rebels have taken large areas in the east including the city of Goma, the capital of North Kivu province. And there are fears the tense and...

Donald Trump’s public musings about how Canada should become the United States’ 51st state, has Canadians rallying around their flag. The Listening Post’s Ryan Kohls discusses the Trump effect and the unprecedented impact it is having on Canadian nationalism and politics.

An Israeli probe into the killings of Palestinian paramedics that sparked international outrage has found “no evidence to support claims of execution,” the army has said in a statement. “Such claims are blood libels and false accusations against [Israeli] soldiers,” it said. That’s despite multiple testimonies and evidence of execution-style killings, and the Israeli army only changing its account...

Palestinian pastor Mitri Raheb—a theologian and founder of Dar al-Kalima University in Bethlehem, and author of Decolonising Palestine: The Land, The People, The Bible—spoke in an interview on Al Jazeera about the deepening crisis facing Palestinian Christians. He described Israel’s harsh restrictions during Holy Week, with only 6,000 permits granted for Jerusalem and clergy blocked from entering...

Millions of Sudanese are suffering from lack of food and other basic supplies, even in areas that have returned to government control. And with foreign aid unable to meet requirements, Sudanese charities and individuals have launched their own initiatives to help.

A new round of talks are expected next week between Iran and the United States to continue negotiations on Tehran's nuclear programme. Both sides have described their second round of indirect discussions in Rome as "good and constructive." Technical experts from both countries will meet in the coming days before formal talks resume in Oman.

Israeli attacks have killed at least 54 people across the Gaza Strip since dawn on Saturday. A woman is among the dead in a number of overnight strikes targeting al-Mawasi in southern Gaza, and Nuseirat refugee camp, in central Gaza.

President Vladimir Putin has announced a unilateral Easter truce in Russia’s war on Ukraine, while President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said shortly after that Ukrainian air defence units were fighting off an attack by Russian drones, adding that it was “another attempt by Putin to play with human lives”. Zelenskyy said on X that, “air raid alerts are spreading across Ukraine” and “Shahed drones in our s...

Nearly 100 days into his presidency, Donald Trump's made little headway in his efforts to end the war in Ukraine. Moscow rejected his 30-day ceasefire proposal. And Trump has butted heads with Ukrainian President Volodomyr Zelenskyy. His soft stance towards Moscow is worrying European allies. Meanwhile, the fighting continues unabated. Trump is now threatening to abandon efforts to broker peace. I...

Israeli police banned some Palestinian Christians from entering occupied East Jerusalem to participate in services at the Church of the Holy Sepulchre. They erected dozens of security barriers at the perimeter and gates of the Old City. They also detained a number of Palestinian Christians at a checkpoint.

A trade war that pits the world’s two largest economies against each other is now under way. Alongside the tariff battle is a heated battle of narratives and messages between the two countries.

Chinese President Xi Jinping has been on a three-nation tour of Southeast Asia. Xi tried to woo them in the face of global uncertainty caused by the US President's tariffs. But many countries, including Vietnam and Cambodia, have strong business relations with America. Some have already reached out to Washington, hoping to negotiate a deal during the 90-day pause on tariffs. So, did Xi Jinping suc...

What happens when the US ignores its own courts? Kilmar Abrego Garcia was deported despite a judge’s order and imprisoned in El Salvador in one of the most notorious prisons in the world. The case reveals how gang allegations – often baseless – are still being used to deport immigrants. We unpack the decisions making it possible to turn Abrego Garcia’s life upside down.

The US and China are locked in a fast-moving trade war. It's a game of brinkmanship. Tariffs on both sides are now so high that commerce between them is effectively about to cease. If it escalates into a full economic break, the consequences will hurt both economies and will send shockwaves worldwide. But, if he wants to negotiate, Donald Trump might have to bargain alone. China is seeking to win...

Amid escalating global instability and a fractured Western alliance, nations in the Global South are reassessing their geopolitical alignments and economic strategies. The BRICS bloc, which includes Russia, Brazil, India, China, South Africa and other emerging economies, has emerged as a counterweight to the US-dominated financial order. So, can BRICS countries fulfil its potential as a significan...

As Donald Trump begins his second term as president, headlines focus on immigration, trade and free speech. But advocates warn of another front, a quieter campaign targeting reproductive rights and abortion. Just years after the fall of Roe v Wade, critics say new policies signal a renewed push to erode reproductive freedom, especially for women of colour. Is the Trump administration waging a quie...

The world of online romance scams is a dark and increasingly prevalent phenomenon, thriving on digital platforms where scammers exploit the search for love. These scams often involve emotional manipulation and blackmail, and can lead to significant financial devastation for victims. Dating apps, social media platforms and websites have become common spaces for people to connect with potential part...

WFP Deputy Director Carl Skau warned that Sudan is now the world’s worst hunger crisis, with 1.7 million facing famine as warring parties block aid. He revealed Gaza’s WFP food stocks will run out by Monday due to Israel’s siege, leaving 2 million without lifelines despite trucks waiting at borders. Skau confirmed daily but fruitless negotiations with Israel, stressing Qatar’s role in ceasefire ta...

Universities threatened, NGOs and media outlets targeted, US overseas agencies shut. The Trump administration has taken drastic action against hundreds of organisations and companies. Why is this happening, and what does it mean for the US and its global standing?

As Israel continues its assault on Gaza and military raids in the occupied West Bank, thousands of Palestinians - including children - remain in Israeli prisons, many without charge. It’s not a new phenomenon, with more than 800,000 Palestinians detained by Israel since the occupation began in 1967. On the 51st Palestinian Prisoners’ Day, we speak to a former prisoner about his experience.