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With 10,000 North Korean troops reportedly training in Russia, the stakes of the Ukraine war have reached new heights. As the war grinds on, what could this influx of reinforcements for Russia mean not only for the battlefield, but also for the delicate balance of power in the Indo-Pacific — and what does North Korea stand to gain from a strengthening alliance with Moscow?  In this episode: Zoran...

A joke at a Donald Trump rally has brought Puerto Ricans in the swing state of Pennsylvania into the spotlight. While Puerto Ricans on the island, a US commonwealth, cannot vote, on the mainland, could they change the course of the US election? In this episode: Victor Martinez ( @victor_vj_martinez ), Host, El Relajo de la Mañana Episode credits: This episode was produced by Amy Walters, Tamara Kh...

Israel has accused six of Al Jazeera’s reporters in Gaza of being operatives for Hamas and Islamic Jihad - allegations the network condemned as fabricated. We look at Al Jazeera’s fight to report from Gaza, the dangers its journalists face, and the broader implications of Israel’s efforts to keep international media out of the Strip. In this episode: Mohamed Moawad ( @moawady ), Managing Editor of...

Israeli forces launched strikes on military targets across Iran early Saturday, claiming they were in response to ongoing regional attacks by “Iran and its proxies.” Hours later, Israel announced it had “achieved its objectives” and warned Tehran against retaliation. Will Iran answer back, and what could that mean for the region? In this episode:  Alex Gatopolous ( @AlexGatopoulos ), Defence Edito...

Every Saturday, we revisit a story from the archives. This originally aired on February 27, 2023. None of the dates, titles, or other references from that time have been changed. Why haven’t the people of the Chagos Islands been allowed to go home? The archipelago in the Indian Ocean was home to Chagossians until the 1960s. As decolonization swept the globe, the UK created one last African colony....

Sean “Diddy” Combs, the hip-hop mogul, faces over a dozen lawsuits alleging sexual violence, abuse, sex trafficking, and racketeering. As these accusations unfold, scrutiny extends to those in his circle, raising questions about power and accountability in hip-hop culture. So, how much impact will Diddy’s turmoil have on the industry? In this episode: Kim Osorio ( @kimosorio1 ), Hip-hop Journalist...

Current and former Meta employees blow the whistle on the company’s mishandling of pro-Palestinian content and retaliation against staff members who speak out. An AJ+ documentary uncovers internal struggles, with testimonies of routine deletion of Palestine-related posts and a deep-seated pro-Israel bias. How do these policies shape public perception of the Gaza conflict? In this episode: Dena Tak...

The Navajo people strongly supported US President Joe Biden in Arizona’s 2020 election. But there are questions about whether Native voters will be equally supportive of the Democratic presidential nominee, Vice President Kamala Harris this time around. Winning Arizona, also home to a large number of independent voters, could be crucial to national election victory or defeat. In this episode: Rob...

Hamas leaders Yahya Sinwar and Ismail Haniyeh were killed by Israel, leaving the group to debate a successor. And, as Israel’s war on Gaza continues, questions remain about what lies ahead for Gaza’s leadership and its people. In this episode: Diana Buttu ( @dianabuttu ), Lawyer and Al-Shabaka Board Member Episode credits: This episode was produced by Khaled Soltan, Chloe K. Li, and Sarí el-Khalil...

Assassination claims, diplomatic expulsions, and mounting tensions: Canada accuses India of orchestrating the killing of a Sikh activist on its soil, igniting a diplomatic standoff. With both nations at odds, the Sikh community is caught in the middle. How are they navigating this, and what does the blame game mean for their future and security? In this episode: Jaskaran Sandhu ( @JaskaranSandhu_...

As Israel’s war on Gaza and Lebanon continues, we're coming to you on Sundays with a weekly roundup. This week: The Israeli military killed nearly 100 Palestinians in strikes in Gaza's Beit Lahiya. Israel's siege of northern Gaza entered its 16th day. Fighting continued on the Lebanese Israeli border. It is day 380 of the war in Gaza, where at least 42,603 Palestinians have been killed. Ther...

Every Saturday, we revisit a story from the archives. This originally aired on August 12, 2024. None of the dates, titles, or other references from that time have been changed. Hamas has confirmed that Yahya Sinwar has been killed in combat by an Israeli strike. But who was Yahya Sinwar? And what did his steadfast commitment to resistance mean for Gaza? In this episode: Mohammad Alsaafin ( @malsaa...

Hours after Israel said it had confirmed the assassination of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar, Palestinian-American journalist Said Arikat was in the State Department briefing room in Washington. What does Sinwar’s death mean for the future of Hamas and Gaza – and how could Sinwar’s death change the rhetoric coming from the podium? In this episode: Said Arikat ( @SMArikat ), Al-Quds Daily Newspaper Wash...

UN peacekeepers in Lebanon have come under direct Israeli fire and sustained injuries in recent weeks as the escalation between Israel and Hezbollah intensifies. Despite recent attacks, however, the UNIFIL force has remained committed to its decades-long peacekeeping mission. But with escalating tensions and the safety of troops in crisis, what does the future of UNIFIL look like in Lebanon?   In...

The arrest of Sinaloa cartel leader "El Mayo" has ignited a brutal power struggle in northwestern Mexico. With hundreds dead and civilians living in fear in Culiacan, cartel violence has closed schools and imposed a de facto curfew. As Mexico's new president, Claudia Sheinbaum, takes office, what can she do to bring peace? In this episode: John Holman ( @johnholman100 ), Al Jazeera Correspondent E...

The US is deploying advanced missile defense systems and troops to Israel, as tensions with Iran reach new heights. Does this signal an imminent attack on Iran? And what could that mean for the region? In this episode: Stephanie Dekker ( @StefanieDekker ), Senior Correspondent, Al Jazeera Episode credits: This episode was produced by Khaled Soltan, Sonia Baghat, Ashish Malhotra with Amy Walters, P...

It’s a strange experience for journalist Natasha Del Toro to be on the other side of the mic, sharing her firsthand account of living through back-to-back hurricanes. Families like hers in the state of Florida are facing power outages and damaged homes while trying to rebuild emotionally, all while hurricane season continues. In this episode:  Natasha Del Toro ( @ndeltoro ), Journalist Episode cre...

As Israel’s war on Gaza and Lebanon continues, we're coming to you on Sundays with a weekly roundup. This week: The Israeli military besieged as many as 400,000 people in northern Gaza. Israel has attacked UN peacekeepers in Lebanon. Independent voters in the US are weighing their options. It is day 373 of the war in Gaza, where at least 42,126 Palestinians have been killed. There are 22 day...

Every Saturday, we revisit a story from the archives. This originally aired on November 9, 2022. None of the dates, titles, or other references from that time have been changed. The world’s eyes are on Egypt this week, with the United Nations Climate Change Conference – COP27 – taking place in the resort town of Sharm el-Sheikh. But while Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi positions himself a...

For Gaza’s children, there’s no “post” in post-traumatic stress disorder. The trauma is constant and relentless. Many who survived have lost parents, limbs, or both. These kids aren’t playing or going to school - they’re fighting to survive, scavenging for food amid the rubble. So, what future does that trauma leave the children of Palestine with? In this episode:  Dr. Samah Jabr ( @drsamahjabr ),...

Even as Israelis have grown more critical of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu over the last year, their complaints have been largely disconnected from Palestinian suffering. With a society shifting farther to the right and a media landscape that echoes the government’s narrative, how has the war changed at all for Israeli society? And what future awaits Israelis who oppose the actions being done...

A new investigation finds that employees at some Jewish institutions in the US have lost jobs over support for Palestine in the year since October 7. Many say their support for an end to Israel’s war on Gaza is grounded in their Jewish values. How has their dissent changed their communities – and what might it mean for the future? In this episode: Shane Burley ( @shane_burley1 ), Freelance Journal...

Al Jazeera has investigated thousands of posts from social media documenting war crimes by Israeli soldiers in Gaza. What does this database expose about the last year of war – what’s being called the first “livestreamed genocide”? In this episode: Richard Sanders ( @PulaRJS ), Director, “Gaza” Episode credits: This episode was produced by Chloe K. Li, David Enders, and Ashish Malhotra with Manny...

Al Jazeera’s Youmna ElSayed was on the frontlines of Israel’s war on Gaza, reporting live on air with air strikes behind her and facing threats to her life. A year after October 7, she shares the toll of what she witnessed, as a correspondent and as a mother, and reveals the impacts of war that linger long after reaching physical safety. In this episode: Youmna ElSayed ( @YoumnaElSayed17 ), Al Jaz...

As Israel’s war on Gaza and Lebanon continues, we're coming to you on Sundays with a weekly roundup. This week: The Israeli military besieged as many as 400, 000 people in northern Gaza. Israel has attacked UN peacekeepers in Lebanon. Independent voters in the US are weighing their options. Today is Sunday, October 13. Twenty-two days remain until the US presidential election. It is day...