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Our impartial, fact-based reporting wins worldwide praise and respect. It is our unique brand of #journalism that the world has come to rely on.

We are reshaping global media and constantly working to strengthen our reputation as one of the world's most respected #news and #CurrentAffairs channels.]]>falseea448adb-473e-5ea6-b3a8-831410b82548episodichttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/why-is-the-trump-administration-trying-to-dismantle-the-icc--75858423https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75807788Mon, 19 Oct 2026 00:00:03 +0000Al Jazeera NetworkWashington's sanctions came hours after a former International Criminal Court judge, Navi Pillay, was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize. The ICC prosecutes war crimes, crimes against ​humanity and genocide. It issued arrest warrants against more than 70...1711false1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/western-media-insiders-reveal-how-gaza-coverage-was-silenced--75858438https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75807786Sun, 18 Oct 2026 00:00:02 +0000Al Jazeera NetworkTwo years ago – One year into Israel's war on Gaza – The Listening Post investigated the inner workings of Western media’s reporting on the genocide. Based on interviews with more than a dozen insiders, it lifts the curtain on the inner workings of...1536false1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/zionism-is-a-form-of-racism-triking-trajectory-in-uk--75858425https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75807785Sat, 17 Oct 2026 00:00:02 +0000Al Jazeera NetworkZionism should be treated as any other form of racism. That's what members of the Green Party have agreed at their annual conference in the UK. The resolution also expresses support for a, quote - 'single democratic state throughout historic...1681false1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/netanyahu-s-fight-for-political-survival-pr-stunts-and-press-control--75858437https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75807783Fri, 16 Oct 2026 00:00:02 +0000Al Jazeera NetworkWith elections one month away, the media discourse in Israel has narrowed in on one question about one man: What did Benjamin Netanyahu know before October 7? The prime minister is suing the Israeli newspaper that reported the claim, while the...1516false1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/is-the-cjp-changing-india-s-political-landscape--75858441https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75577123Thu, 15 Oct 2026 00:00:02 +0000Al Jazeera NetworkIndia’s Cockroach Janta Party is calling for another senior official to resign. In July, protests by the youth-led movement saw the education minister quit. Now, it wants the chief of the election commission to step aside. Critics say he's overseeing...1681false1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/could-conflict-in-ethiopia-expand-across-the-region--75858445https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75577093Wed, 14 Oct 2026 00:00:02 +0000Al Jazeera NetworkWithin days of renewed confrontations between the Ethiopian military and an alliance of armed groups, fears are growing that the conflict could spread across the region. The government of Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has accused Eritrea, Sudan and Egypt...1701false1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/why-has-trump-rejected-iran-s-peace-proposal--75858444https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75576954Tue, 13 Oct 2026 00:00:03 +0000Al Jazeera NetworkUnacceptable. That was the immediate reaction from the US President Donald Trump to Iran's proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Tehran says it's still awaiting what it called a "definitive response" from Washington through mediators. But Trump has...1691false1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-is-europe-dealing-with-hybrid-war--75858457https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75576945Mon, 12 Oct 2026 00:00:03 +0000Al Jazeera NetworkMultiple attacks on multiple fronts, but no-one is calling it 'war'. Europe says it's facing wide-ranging attacks, from explosive-laden drones and sabotage, to political meddling and cybertargeting. It blames Russia, as its war with Ukraine drags on....1691false1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/what-could-stop-the-houthis-advance-across-yemen--75858452https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75576872Sun, 11 Oct 2026 00:00:02 +0000Al Jazeera NetworkAlready war-torn and under blockade for more than a decade, Yemen risks descending into another civil war. The Ansarullah Houthis have tightened their grip on islands in the Red Sea -- giving them control over a vital global shipping route. The...1696false1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/will-houthi-gains-give-iran-leverage-in-its-war-with-the-us--75858431https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75576871Sat, 10 Oct 2026 00:00:02 +0000Al Jazeera NetworkThe Ansarullah Houthi advance along Yemen’s Red Sea coast has raised fears of a second front in the US-Iran conflict. It has also put Saudi Arabia, the main ally of Yemen’s internationally recognised government, in a difficult position. The Houthis...1661false1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/can-brics-reshape-the-global-order-to-benefit-emerging-economies--75858432https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75576869Fri, 09 Oct 2026 00:00:02 +0000Al Jazeera NetworkThe leaders of China, Russia and Iran are among those attending the 11-nation BRICS summit in New Delhi this weekend. The meeting comes at a time when the Trump administration has jolted global trade. And the U.S. war with Iran has disrupted energy...1681false1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-significant-are-latest-european-sanctions-against-illegal-israeli-settlements--75858429https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75576868Thu, 08 Oct 2026 00:00:03 +0000Al Jazeera NetworkGoods from illegal Israeli settlements, worth billions of dollars, are now sanctioned. Led by the UK, several European countries and Canada have announced a ban on trade with illegal settlements in the occupied West Bank. They say Israel's actions in...1625false1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/is-the-uk-legally-obliged-to-redress-the-harms-of-slavery--75858433https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75576867Wed, 07 Oct 2026 00:00:03 +0000Al Jazeera NetworkJamaica is petitioning the British king to refer three questions about the Transatlantic slave trade to a London court. Was the enslavement of Africans unlawful under English law at the time? Does it constitute crimes against humanity under...1651false1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-will-the-far-right-afd-s-electoral-rise-impact-germany--75858461https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75576866Tue, 06 Oct 2026 00:00:02 +0000Al Jazeera NetworkThe Alternative for Germany is on top in Sunday's election in the east German state of Saxony-Anhalt, with about 44 percent of the vote. It's benefited from voters' economic concerns and anger over immigration. The party is also leading in national...1681false1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/will-israelis-re-elect-benjamin-netanyahu--75858436https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74945559Sun, 27 Sep 2026 00:00:02 +0000Al Jazeera NetworkBenjamin Netanyahu is Israel's longest-serving prime minister. And he's hoping to win another term when voters choose a new parliament next month. He's spent most of the past three years fighting Hamas in Gaza, Hezbollah in Lebanon and Iran. His aim...1711false1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/why-is-argentina-reigniting-the-falklands-dispute--75858434https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74945481Sat, 26 Sep 2026 00:00:03 +0000Al Jazeera NetworkIt's been dormant for decades... But the row between Argentina and Britain over the Falkland Islands has been revived. It started with a joint British-Israeli oil exploration project off the archipelago's north coast -- to which Buenos Aires...1646false1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/will-europe-pay-the-u-s-for-military-aid-to-ukraine--75858439https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74945461Fri, 25 Sep 2026 00:00:03 +0000Al Jazeera NetworkSince the beginning of the war in Ukraine, the U.S. has provided Kyiv with billions of dollars in military assistance. Much of it was delivered during the Biden administration. President Donald Trump is now complaining that those weapons and...1696false1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/will-the-eu-take-action-against-israel--75858447https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74945444Thu, 24 Sep 2026 00:00:03 +0000Al Jazeera NetworkIsraeli settler violence against Palestinians intensifies, while plans to expand illegal settlements forge ahead. Israel's largest trading partner, the European Union, has condemned the attacks. But the bloc is split on taking action. Could that change?1621false1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/what-s-driven-the-defence-deal-between-israel-and-greece--75858456https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74945304Wed, 23 Sep 2026 00:00:02 +0000Al Jazeera NetworkThe Achilles Shield is one of the largest military deals in Israel's history. It will see Greece take delivery of a multilayered air defence system to counter what it and Israel say are common threats. The multibillion-dollar agreement comes as...1641false1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-will-mecca-agreement-become-an-operational-framework--75858454https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74945277Tue, 22 Sep 2026 00:00:02 +0000Al Jazeera NetworkOn August 7, the leaders of Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Turkiye signed a security agreement in Mecca. Now their defence and foreign affairs ministers are working out how to turn the pact into an operational framework. The terms clearly state that an...1661false1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/what-are-the-implications-of-the-us-venezuela-oil-deal--75858458https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74945260Mon, 21 Sep 2026 00:00:03 +0000Al Jazeera NetworkA new deal between Caracas and Washington would give US companies access to more than a fifth of Venezuela's vast oil reserves. But there's opposition in Venezuela - as well as debate about whether the plan is legal. What could the agreement mean?1681false1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/what-lessons-can-be-learned-from-the-nepal-disaster--75858448https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74945224Sun, 20 Sep 2026 00:00:02 +0000Al Jazeera NetworkThe role of climate change in Wednesday's disaster in Nepal is under scrutiny by scientists - trying to find out what caused the catastrophe. Elsewhere, countries around the world have been hit by more severe weather events in recent months. So, what...1673false1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/will-donald-trump-s-new-sanctions-against-iran-work--75858446https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74945202Wed, 22 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0000Al Jazeera NetworkAfter nearly six months of war, the US appears to be taking a different approach to Iran. President Donald Trump said Washington will carry out what he described as a 'crushing economic operation'. Attempts to reach an agreement to end the war have...1646false1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/what-s-behind-israel-s-latest-attack-on-syria--75858450https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74945153Mon, 20 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0000Al Jazeera NetworkAn Israeli attack on a Syrian air base has been widely condemned. The US Special Envoy warns it could have caused a direct confrontation with Turkish forces. So, why did Israel attack the base? And what are the implications?1668false1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/what-s-at-stake-in-zambia-s-elections--75858449https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74945131Sat, 18 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0000Al Jazeera NetworkZambia's President Hakainde Hichilema boasts about the economic recovery achieved under his leadership. Now, he is seeking a second term in office. The vote is drawing international attention because the southern African nation is rich in critical...1681false1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-significant-are-recent-gains-by-sudan-s-army--75858470https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74945109Wed, 15 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0000Al Jazeera NetworkSudan's army says it's making gains in a counter-offensive against the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces - after more than three years of conflict. The government has also begun a push to unite political groups. So, how significant are these developments?1646false1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/can-netanyahu-defy-trump-on-his-gaza-peace-plan--75858453https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74945068Mon, 13 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0000Al Jazeera NetworkIsrael's prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu rejects the U.S.-brokered 15-point peace plan for Gaza. What are the consequences for Palestinians? And what risks for Netanyahu in defying Donald Trump?1646false1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-is-islamabad-handling-crisis-in-pakistan-administered-kashmir--75858462https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74944992Sat, 11 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0000Al Jazeera NetworkIt's an election aimed at strengthening democracy in Pakistan-administered Kashmir. But the situation rapidly deteriorated as the vote got underway. Dozens of people were killed in confrontations between protesters and security forces. The violence...1676false1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/can-india-s-youth-led-protest-movement-bring-lasting-change--75858463https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74944934Wed, 08 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0000Al Jazeera NetworkWhat started as an online satire has now transformed into a major, nationwide movement that's challenging India's government. The so-called 'Cockroach Janta Party', burst onto the political scene in May after crucial exam papers were leaked,...1699false1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-serious-is-iran-s-threat-to-disrupt-shipping-in-the-red-sea--75858482https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74944903Mon, 06 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0000Al Jazeera NetworkSome call it the Gate of Tears. Bab al-Mandab in the Red Sea wields importance as a global shipping artery. This week, Iran's Revolutionary Guard threatened to use the strait as its next front in the war with the US. It says regional energy exports...1706false1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/will-nato-get-involved-in-securing-the-strait-of-hormuz--75858459https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74944870Sat, 04 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0000Al Jazeera NetworkThe leaders of NATO member states are meeting in Ankara, ostensibly to discuss increasing defence investment and long-term military support for Ukraine. But the war on Iran is hanging over the gathering. One of the most significant is freedom of...1681false1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ukrainian-strikes-on-refineries-cause-a-fuel-crisis-in-russia--75858460https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74944845Wed, 01 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0000Al Jazeera NetworkUkrainian attacks have disrupted one-third of Russia's oil refining capacity, according to independent energy analysts. The resulting fuel shortage has forced Moscow to extend petrol export bans and restrict sales in more than 40 regions and Crimea....1696false1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/china-s-new-ethnic-unity-law-comes-into-effect--75858464https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74944779Mon, 29 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0000Al Jazeera NetworkBeijing's new ethnic unity law strengthens Mandarin's position as the primary language of education, official business and public spaces across China. The government says the law's provisions on social cohesion and preventing separatism benefit...1676false1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/could-water-become-a-flashpoint-between-pakistan-and-india-inside-story--75858468https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74944726Sat, 27 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0000Al Jazeera NetworkThe Indus Water Treaty lays out how the river's resources are to be shared between India and Pakistan. Brokered in 1960, it has survived decades of conflict between the neighbours. But recently, the agreement was put to the test after New Delhi...1711false1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/why-is-crimea-critical-to-the-ukraine-war--75858483https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74944626Wed, 24 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0000Al Jazeera NetworkRussia annexed Crimea in 2014. Now, more than four years into the current war, Ukraine is targeting the peninsula with increased drone attacks. In response, authorities in the Russian-controlled region have declared a state of emergency, admitting...1681false1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/can-iran-and-the-us-turn-the-ceasefire-into-permanent-peace--75858472https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72673156Mon, 22 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0000Al Jazeera Network"Encouraging progress." That's the feeling from mediators after the first round of talks between Iran and the US concluded in Switzerland. Those direct discussions were held to implement the memorandum of understanding. Their focus will now turn to...1693false1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-is-the-iran-us-agreement-being-viewed-in-israel--75858465https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72673118Sat, 20 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0000Al Jazeera NetworkFury from Israeli ministers over the agreement US President Donald Trump has signed with Iran. And a sharp rebuke in response from his vice president JD Vance. So, what are the implications for Israel and its prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu?1656false1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/what-has-iran-won-from-this-war--75858491https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72673060Wed, 17 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0000Al Jazeera NetworkAgreement between Washington and Tehran has all but ended the Iran war, with both claiming victory despite the huge cost. Among that has been Iranian damage to relationships with its Gulf neighbours which it attacked. So, what has Iran won and lost in...1681false1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-significant-is-xi-jinping-s-visit-to-north-korea--75858469https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72673003Mon, 15 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0000Al Jazeera NetworkChinese president is in North Korea. Pyongyang is largely isolated on the world stage and under UN sanctions. China remains its main supporter. It's been sidelined due to its nuclear activities. But Pyongyang has made it clear it wants to be...1648false1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/why-is-lebanon-such-a-central-issue-to-iran--75858477https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72673220Sat, 13 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0000Al Jazeera NetworkLebanon under Israeli attack while diplomatic efforts continue to end the war in Iran. And with Israel escalating attacks on Hezbollah, Tehran wants any peace deal to cover both conflicts. So, why is Iran making Lebanon a central issue in its own war?1651false1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/will-ukraine-become-an-eu-member--75858473https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72673287Wed, 10 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0000Al Jazeera NetworkUkraine's bid to join the European Union (EU) has received a boost this week. Accession negotiations have finally kicked off. Ukraine is hoping that will provide it with some security guarantees, as the war with Russia drags on. Moscow has long...1651false1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/could-israel-derail-talks-between-the-us-and-iran--75858471https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72206775Mon, 08 Jun 2026 00:00:03 +0000Al Jazeera NetworkA possible US-Iran deal is taking shape. But Israeli officials are reportedly worried. What are their concerns? Could it derail negotiations to end the war in Iran, which has caused an unprecedented global energy crisis?1681false1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/what-s-the-long-term-global-impact-of-the-war-on-iran--75858467https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72206772Sat, 06 Jun 2026 00:00:02 +0000Al Jazeera NetworkThe war on Iran has caused the worst energy crisis in history, according to the International Energy Agency. It's been politically unpopular in the US too, ahead of crucial mid-term elections in November.1681false1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/what-difference-do-aid-flotillas-make-to-palestinians-living-under-israeli-blockade--75858479https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72206713Wed, 03 Jun 2026 00:00:02 +0000Al Jazeera NetworkIsraeli national security minister's mistreatment of Gaza flotilla activists. It sparks international outrage. But will governments act against Israel? The boats were part of the latest attempt to deliver humanitarian aid to Palestinians. Most efforts...1681false1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/what-s-the-significance-of-the-russian-president-s-visit-to-china--75858478https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72206516Mon, 01 Jun 2026 00:00:02 +0000Al Jazeera NetworkOver the years, China and Russia have described their relationship as a friendship without limits. Vladimir Putin's visit to Beijing this week further emphasises the strength of those ties. He and President Xi Jinping hailed their partnership as 'a...1681false1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/does-ukraine-have-the-advantage-at-the-moment-against-russia--75858490https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72206146Sat, 30 May 2026 00:00:02 +0000Al Jazeera NetworkThere appears to be a shift in the years-long conflict in Ukraine. Last weekend, Ukrainian forces struck deeper into Russian territory, piercing its air defences in a large strike on the Moscow region. This came a week after fears of a Ukrainian...1681false1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/will-cuba-be-forced-to-accept-president-trump-s-demands--75858495https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72073670Wed, 27 May 2026 00:00:02 +0000Al Jazeera NetworkHavana has announced the country is nearly out of fuel. It comes after months of added pressure from Washington. The US cut off oil shipments from Venezuela and then imposed a near total oil blockade. Paired with Cuba's aging energy grid, the result...1681false1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/will-the-latest-ebola-outbreak-in-dr-congo-and-uganda-spread-further--75858493https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72073626Mon, 25 May 2026 00:00:02 +0000Al Jazeera NetworkA global health crisis - not a pandemic. But the World Health Organization is warning the Ebola outbreak in Democratic Republic of the Congo and neighbouring Uganda could be much larger than what has been detected so far. The global health body is...1681false1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/is-the-us-dialling-down-its-support-for-taiwan--75858474https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72073616Sat, 23 May 2026 00:00:02 +0000Al Jazeera NetworkA year ago, US-China relations reached one of their lowest points when Donald Trump announced his Liberation Day tariffs. The US president made some concessions when he met Xi Jinping a few months later. And the White House yielded more ground in the...1656false1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/will-the-boycott-of-eurovision-have-any-impact--75858476https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72073600Wed, 20 May 2026 00:00:03 +0000Al Jazeera NetworkFive nations boycott Eurovision citing Israel's participation. Their action is against Israel's war in Gaza and allegations of vote manipulation in the song contest. But why is it so important for Israel to take part? And is the competition's future...1661false1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/could-the-russia-ukraine-war-be-in-its-final-stages--75858480https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71950245Mon, 18 May 2026 00:00:03 +0000Al Jazeera NetworkVladimir Putin says the Ukraine war may be over soon. Attacks have been intensifying in recent weeks. And a stalemate on the battlefield is increasing political pressure for an end. So, could the conflict be entering its final phase?1681false1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/could-labour-and-conservative-dominance-in-uk-politics-be-ending--75858497https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71950235Sat, 16 May 2026 00:00:02 +0000Al Jazeera NetworkA backlash against UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer in local and regional elections in England, Scotland and Wales, despite a huge majority in parliament. He's rejecting calls to quit - but faces new challenges from both the left and right. So, why are...1661false1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/should-we-be-worried-about-the-hantavirus-outbreak--75858481https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71950241Wed, 13 May 2026 00:00:02 +0000Al Jazeera NetworkThe World Health Organization says public health risks from hantavirus are low. Arrangements are being made to repatriate passengers from a cruise ship, after three people who'd been on board, died. How's the experience from the Covid-19 pandemic...1681false1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/can-china-help-end-the-war-on-iran--75858488https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71950228Mon, 11 May 2026 00:00:02 +0000Al Jazeera NetworkChina is emerging as a major player in global diplomacy - including in the Middle East. In 2023, it helped re-establish diplomatic ties between Riyadh and Tehran. While it is not officially mediating efforts to end the ongoing war - both the US and...1705false1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/what-s-the-impact-of-rising-tensions-between-the-us-and-iran--75858485https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71899638Sat, 09 May 2026 00:00:02 +0000Al Jazeera NetworkTension escalates rapidly across the Gulf - despite last month's ceasefire. An oil facility hit in the United Arab Emirates, Iranian boats attacked, while the US tries to force open a shipping route in the Strait of Hormuz. So, what does this mean for...1655false1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/pakistan-opens-land-trade-routes-to-iran-will-it-undermine-us--75858502https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71899632Thu, 07 May 2026 00:00:03 +0000Al Jazeera NetworkPakistan opens land trade routes to Iran, allowing the transit of goods. It's a much-needed reprieve for both economies. But does it undercut Washington's pressure campaign on Tehran? And how will it impact the Islamabad-mediated talks to end the war?1636false1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-serious-is-the-rift-in-nato--75858487https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71655594Tue, 05 May 2026 00:00:03 +0000Al Jazeera NetworkDivisions widen within NATO. US President Donald Trump is furious after a refusal by European member states to join the Iran war. Reports say he's considering measures against the UK and Spain. So, how serious is the rift for the future of the...1686false1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/will-ukraine-war-intensify-after-eu-s-105bn-loan-to-kyiv--75858501https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71655579Wed, 29 Apr 2026 00:00:02 +0000Al Jazeera NetworkA loan drama tied to geopolitics. Kyiv is getting a much-delayed lifeline from Brussels, as it fights Moscow's invasion with nearly empty coffers. That's after Ukraine repaired a pipeline carrying Russian crude to Hungary, Slovakia. The oil revenues...1721false1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/eu-israel-relations-under-strain-over-middle-east-tensions--75858484https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71655574Mon, 27 Apr 2026 00:00:02 +0000Al Jazeera NetworkMore than a million Europeans have signed a petition asking the EU to suspend a trade deal with Israel for its atrocities in Gaza. Three states — Spain, Ireland and Slovenia — tabled a proposal backing the call. But Germany and Italy blocked the move....1696false1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/could-the-eu-s-alliance-with-israel-soon-change--75858510https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71460327Fri, 24 Apr 2026 23:00:03 +0000Al Jazeera NetworkIsrael's alliance with the European Union is under mounting political pressure. Behind the shift are demands to suspend the main agreement underpinning their close relations. But their ties survived Israel's genocide in Gaza - so why the difficulties now?1791false1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/what-role-is-china-playing-in-the-iran-war-and-how-is-it-affected--75858486https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71460302Wed, 22 Apr 2026 00:00:04 +0000Al Jazeera NetworkChina tells its ally Iran the Strait of Hormuz must be reopened. International leaders have been visiting Beijing almost daily - underlining its importance in the crisis. So what's the impact of the Iran war on China - and what role is it playing?1643false1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/is-war-more-profitable-than-peace-david-keen-explains--75858498https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71280221Mon, 20 Apr 2026 00:00:02 +0000Al Jazeera NetworkAs the United States-Israel war on Iran deepens, conflict scholar David Keen examines why some wars persist without a clear victory. He argues that war can serve political control, economic interests and systems of power that outlive the battlefield....1741false1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-far-is-iran-willing-to-go-to-protect-its-friends-and-allies--75858496https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71280232Sat, 18 Apr 2026 00:00:02 +0000Al Jazeera NetworkIran has been cultivating what it calls the Axis of Resistance for decades. It's a coalition of armed groups, backed by Tehran's money and often its weapons, that try to tip the scales of regional power in Iran's favour. Now the axis looks to be on...1696false1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/trump-has-found-his-iran-off-ramp-but-at-what-cost--75858505https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71280225Wed, 15 Apr 2026 00:00:03 +0000Al Jazeera NetworkAfter apocalyptic threats, Washington and Tehran have agreed to a two week ceasefire. It's still unclear whether that will mean a lasting peace. What's more certain is that the US and the world stage have been changed by Trump's war. So how has...1654false1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-is-the-iran-war-affecting-russian-iranian-relations--75858513https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71280212Mon, 13 Apr 2026 00:09:49 +0000Al Jazeera NetworkThe US and Israel's war with Iran has put pressure on Tehran's relations with Moscow. They've been allies but the Kremlin is seeking to maintain ties with Washington to reach a deal on the Ukraine conflict. So how is the Iran war affecting Russia-Iran...1746false1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/what-impact-is-the-iran-war-having-on-israel--75858489https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70860031Wed, 08 Apr 2026 00:00:02 +0000Al Jazeera NetworkMillions of Israelis forced to take shelter day and night - from repeated Iranian missile attacks. The economic shockwaves of the war Israel and the US have launched against Iran are being felt across the world. How is it affecting Israel - and its...1721false1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-big-of-a-problem-is-the-strait-of-hormuz-for-donald-trump--75858494https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70860024Mon, 06 Apr 2026 00:00:03 +0000Al Jazeera NetworkThe Strait of Hormuz has effectively closed to most shipping since the US and Israel attacked Iran - sending energy prices soaring worldwide. The marine channel in the Gulf had been the gateway for 20% of global energy supplies. What difficulties does...1751false1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/what-s-the-impact-of-the-iran-war-on-china--75858507https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70860016Sat, 04 Apr 2026 00:00:02 +0000Al Jazeera NetworkThe war in Iran rages on. And China argues it should never have happened. Beijing is a major importer of Iranian oil, making it vulnerable to any disruption of the flow through the Strait of Hormuz. Given its huge oil reserves and its growing...1684false1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/does-president-trump-have-an-exit-strategy-for-the-war-with-iran--75858521https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70860008Wed, 01 Apr 2026 00:00:02 +0000Al Jazeera NetworkYet again, US President Donald Trump has suggested the war in Iran could be over soon, but didn't say when or how. Advisers are reportedly urging him to find an exit strategy. But Israel has indicated it won't stop until what it calls the existential...1681false1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/will-the-houthis-join-iran-in-war-against-israel-and-the-us--75858527https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70860003Mon, 30 Mar 2026 00:00:03 +0000Al Jazeera NetworkAs the US-Israeli war against Iran drags on, Yemen's Ansarullah, or the Houthis, have stayed out of the conflict. But that could change. They have said they consider themselves directly concerned and could take a position alongside Iran. The armed...1691false1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/what-are-iran-s-options-as-the-war-goes-on--75858515https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70859988Sat, 28 Mar 2026 00:00:02 +0000Al Jazeera NetworkRelentless US and Israeli attacks on Iran - top figures killed with thousands of air-strikes across the country. Iran has retaliated, hitting Israel and Gulf neighbours, targeting energy facilities and supply routes. So what are Iran's options now?1736false1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/who-s-in-control-in-iran-and-how-will-gulf-states-react-to-attacks--75858499https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70540601Wed, 25 Mar 2026 00:00:02 +0000Al Jazeera NetworkTehran has carried out more attacks on Gulf states despite an apology by the president to Iran's neighbours. Civilian targets have been hit, including airports and vital infrastructure. Who's is in control in Iran and how will Gulf states react as the...1691false1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-far-will-the-iran-war-spillover--75858492https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70540596Mon, 23 Mar 2026 00:00:02 +0000Al Jazeera NetworkIt's been a week since the war between Israel, the United States and Iran started with strikes on Tehran. The conflict soon spread to neighbouring countries, who've been on the receiving end of hundreds of Iranian missiles and drones. Targets in...1676false1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/has-donald-trump-failed-to-sell-the-iran-war-to-the-world--75858522https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70540593Sat, 21 Mar 2026 00:00:02 +0000Al Jazeera NetworkYet another day of US and Israeli strikes against Iran, and Washington says there's more to come, warning of a 'dramatic surge'. But with the exception of Israel, the US has NOT secured the active participation of any of its main allies, as was the...1671false1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/why-has-hezbollah-joined-the-middle-east-war--75858518https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70540588Wed, 18 Mar 2026 00:00:02 +0000Al Jazeera NetworkLebanon is once again drawn into a war many of its leaders say is not their fight. Against the government's warnings, Hezbollah has joined Iran in its conflict with Israel. The armed group says it has a right to respond as part of what it calls a...1701false1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-is-the-war-playing-out-in-iran--75858506https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70540580Mon, 16 Mar 2026 00:00:03 +0000Al Jazeera NetworkIran stands at a crossroads. With its top leadership assassinated early in the joint US-Israeli offensive, the remaining layers of power have been trying maintain control. There are concerns that after January's mass anti-government demonstrations,...1696false1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/what-are-the-implications-of-iran-s-strikes-on-gulf-arab-states--75858523https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70540577Sat, 14 Mar 2026 00:00:02 +0000Al Jazeera NetworkIran attacks Gulf Arab states -- hitting civilian buildings and energy infrastructure, as well as US bases. The impact of the American-Israeli strikes on the Islamic Republic is felt across the region. What does this mean for Gulf states' relations...1746false1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-robust-is-the-iranian-state-system--75858503https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70540573Wed, 11 Mar 2026 00:00:02 +0000Al Jazeera NetworkIran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei assassinated in attacks by Israel on Saturday- huge crowds of mourners on the streets. The complex process of selecting his successor is already underway. So how does Iran work - and how robust are its state systems,...1661false1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/what-dangers-does-the-us-and-israel-attack-on-iran-pose--75858500https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70540567Mon, 09 Mar 2026 00:00:03 +0000Al Jazeera NetworkThe US and Israel attack Iran - and Tehran retaliates, firing missiles at Israeli targets and US assets in the region. It follows a massive military build-up by Washington - and indirect talks between the US and Iran over its nuclear programme. So how...1736false1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/will-the-board-of-peace-live-up-to-its-name--75858508https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69565644Sat, 24 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000Al Jazeera NetworkUS President Donald Trump launched the Board of Peace on Thursday, saying it's one of the most consequential bodies ever created in the history of the world. This is all part of the agreement to reach a ceasefire in Gaza - after almost two years of...1731false1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/why-is-israel-accused-of-being-an-apartheid-state--75858509https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68479844Wed, 26 Nov 2025 00:00:07 +0000Al Jazeera NetworkIn the past, apartheid was only associated with South Africa. Now, it’s a label that some attach to Israel’s treatment of Palestinians. So what is apartheid? How did it work in South Africa? And why is it now being used in the context of Israel?900false1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-us-israel-relationship-explained--75858520https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68479843Fri, 21 Nov 2025 00:00:09 +0000Al Jazeera NetworkThe US has always been Israel’s most important ally. What’s behind the relationship? What keeps it going? And why are some people questioning how it works?727false1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/is-a-two-state-solution-for-israel-and-palestine-possible--75858514https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68479838Sun, 16 Nov 2025 00:00:08 +0000Al Jazeera NetworkThe Israel-Gaza war has got many people talking again about the need for a two-state solution. It’s often presented as the only option to bring lasting peace between Israelis and Palestinians. But what is the two-state solution? Is it actually...1275false1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/why-palestinians-in-east-jerusalem-are-losing-their-homes--75858511https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68479837Sun, 09 Nov 2025 00:00:09 +0000Al Jazeera NetworkPalestinians in occupied East Jerusalem are losing their homes to Israeli settlers. It’s happening through a process of evictions and demolitions.1104false1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/recognising-palestine-why-now-and-what-does-it-mean--75858512https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67743984Sat, 13 Sep 2025 23:00:08 +0000Al Jazeera NetworkThe UK, France, Canada and Australia are among a new wave of countries planning to recognise Palestine as a state at this year’s UN General Assembly meeting. What does this actually mean? And what, if anything, does it change?810false1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/why-is-israel-killing-aid-seekers-in-gaza--75858516https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66823213Tue, 01 Jul 2025 23:00:08 +0000Al Jazeera NetworkHundreds of people in Gaza have been shot dead while going to collect desperately-needed food from US-backed aid hubs in Gaza, according to officials in Gaza.514false1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/why-al-aqsa-is-key-to-understanding-the-israeli-palestinian-conflict--75858517





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]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/64532517Mon, 24 Feb 2025 00:00:07 +0000Al Jazeera NetworkIt’s been a year since Hamas attacked Israel, and Israel launched its war on Gaza. More than 40,000 Palestinians have been killed, much of Gaza has been decimated and Israel is being accused of carrying out a genocide. Sandra Gathmann explains what...





]]>879false1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/israel-s-war-on-gaza-humanitarian-crisis--75858504https://api.spreaker.com/episode/64229396Thu, 06 Feb 2025 13:56:04 +0000Al Jazeera NetworkIsrael's war on Gaza Humanitarian crisis The Gaza Strip is experiencing a humanitarian crisis as a result of the Israel Gaza war. The crisis includes both an impending famine and a healthcare collapse.31false1full