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Hezbollah has been left out of the 24-member cabinet after the US drew 'a red line'. And the group has lost its veto power, known as blocking third in parliament. So, can Hezbollah remain a political force in Lebanon? And will the departure and shift in the political landscape bring about reforms?

The executive orders are still coming thick and fast. The latest? Sanctions on the International Criminal Court. President Donald Trump says the ICC abuses its power, taking 'illegitimate and baseless' actions against the US and its ally, Israel. He also says its investigators are a threat to national security. So, how will this affect the only court with the ability to prosecute genocide and war...

President Donald Trump’s administration is dismantling the US Agency for International Development – or USAID. For decades it’s been the world’s premier humanitarian agency, distributing life-saving medications, combating the spread of disease, and providing disaster relief in conflict zones. Thousands of employees have been placed on leave and aid recipients in more than 130 countries have been l...

“Death is so quotidian that journalists report it as though they’re reporting the weather” wrote Palestinian poet and author Mohammed El-Kurd amid Israel’s war on Gaza. And with a ceasefire in place, the fate of Palestinians remains uncertain. So what role does the Western gaze play in perpetuating a narrative that dehumanizes Palestinians and how does it shape our understanding of their struggle...

United States President Donald Trump has delayed imposing tariffs on his closest trading allies for a month after Canada and Mexico gave him guarantees on border security and fentanyl trafficking. Trump's supporters say his strategy to leverage the US economy to force concessions from other nations has notched a win. China has hit back against Trump's additional tariffs with its own measures due t...

White House spokesperson Karoline Leavitt faced questions from reporters a day after Trump unveiled a plan for the US to take over Gaza and indicated he is willing to send US forces there. Asked repeatedly whether that meant US troops might be deployed in a war against Hamas, Leavitt said, “The president has not committed to that yet.” “The president is prepared to rebuild Gaza for Palestinians an...

US President Donald Trump says America should take over, raze to the ground and redevelop Gaza. He's also reiterated a proposal to forcibly displace 2.3 million Palestinians to Egypt and Jordan. The president made these and other controversial comments during a news conference at the White House, where he was hosting Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. His remarks have been described as dan...

US President Donald Trump's tariffs on goods from Canada and Mexico are on hold for a month. But US levies on Chinese products have gone into effect - and Beijing has hit back with duties of its own. It accuses Washington of unilateralism and has filed a complaint with the World Trade Organization. President Trump says America has been ripped off by 'every country in the world'. So, are tariffs th...

The Israeli Prime Minister is in the United States where he will be the first world leader to meet Donald Trump in his second term. Benjamin Netanyahu believes working closely with the US President will help him to further change the face of the Middle East, after the pause in fighting in Gaza. But weeks after signing the ceasefire agreement with Hamas, Israel has ramped up attacks on refugee camp...

Hundreds of people killed and hundreds of thousands forced from their homes. A weeks-long offensive by Rwanda-backed rebels in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo is spiralling into a regional crisis. The UN estimated last year close to 4,000 Rwandan soldiers are involved. Kinshasa says the M23 armed group wants control of the region that is rich in minerals. Rwanda denies supporting the rebels a...

With wars redrawing global alliances and nuclear tensions rising, is the world at a turning point? From Iran's stalled nuclear deal to North Korea's growing arsenal and fears of escalation in Ukraine, the International Atomic Energy Agency faces mounting challenges. As more nations weigh nuclear options, can diplomacy still prevent catastrophe?

For decades, the United States has been the largest single donor of aid globally. Last year it provided more than 40 percent of the UN's humanitarian aid budget. But now most foreign assistance through the state department has been frozen for 90 days, with only emergency food programmes and military aid to Israel and Egypt exempted. The aid supports initiatives ranging from health and education to...

The return of more than half a million displaced Palestinians to northern Gaza, having survived war, siege and starvation, is a historic moment. For right-wing media outlets in Israel, however, it's a humiliation.

Ahmed Al Sharaa is Syria's new President and we're getting hints of what his government might look like. He's promised a temporary legislative council will pass laws for the time being - and that it will be inclusive of Syria's various groups and factions. The international community is applying pressure to make sure he keeps his promises. But can president Sharaa bring his country together? And w...

As Donald Trump returns to the White House, many are raising concerns about the possible decline of liberal democracy. What then would a second Trump term mean for the next four years for the United States? And what impact will the president's foreign policy have on the Middle East?

Hundreds of thousands of displaced Palestinians have made their way back to the north of Gaza. But, many of them won’t have homes or businesses to return to. Israel’s 15-month war on the strip has reduced entire neighbourhoods to rubble. Healthcare, education, roads, agricultural land and most utilities like water, electricity, sewage and communications systems have been destroyed. The destruction...

Investors have poured billions of dollars into artificial intelligence research and development over the past year, hoping to capitalise on this rapidly advancing technology. Generative AI could automate countless tasks and change how many sectors do business. The US has largely led this revolution but now a Chinese rival has emerged. DeepSeek's models are faster, smaller and a lot cheaper. Will i...

At the Plum Village, Europe's largest Buddhist monastery, presenter Amanda Burrell finds out how the teachings of Zen master Thich Nhat Hanh are helping people reconnect with Earth. She speaks to climate campaigner Christiana Figueres about the transformative impact that mindfulness and concepts such as interbeing have had on her work, including successfully negotiating the Paris Agreement in 2015...

California is facing an intense wildfire crisis. What drives these catastrophic blazes — climate change, drought, or forest mismanagement? How have communities been affected, and what changes are needed for future preparedness?

An explosive diplomatic row between the US and Colombia over the deportation of unauthorised immigrants on military planes. It has been quickly defused for now, but threats of further action are being made. What does this signal about the new Donald Trump presidency?

Rare scenes of joy among Palestinians and Israelis after 15 months of genocide in Gaza. Prisoners are exchanged for captives but Israeli soldiers stop Palestinians from returning to northern Gaza. What lies ahead - hope, or more problems?

Almost all of Gaza's schools have been damaged or destroyed -- with thousands of students and teachers among the victims of Israel's genocide. Yet Palestinians have battled to ensure their children still get a chance to learn. How are they doing this?

President Donald Trump says he will increase oil output and unleash the United States energy industry. He's also declared a national energy emergency. While oil companies might be celebrating, Trump also pledged to roll back support for clean energy, spelling trouble for that sector. He says his plans are aimed at achieving domestic prosperity and curbing inflation because oil and gas prices touch...

Expansions of illegal settlements in the occupied West Bank are proceeding at a record pace, and in the US town of Teaneck, New Jersey, some residents are organizing to fight real estate sales to American Jews. It’s set off accusations of anti-Semitism and ratcheted up tension in the small community. What’s next for Teaneck?

Donald Trump's 30-minute inauguration address was a mix of sweeping indictment of the policies of the last four years and grand promises to fix America's problems. The US President promised to send troops to the border with Mexico, boost domestic oil production and impose tariffs on imports. Trump also signed more than 200 executive orders actioning some of his announcements. So what do his words...