Renewed fighting in DR Congo as regional powers step up ceasefire efforts
Rwanda-backed M23 rebels battle pro-government fighters in North Kivu and South Kivu province after truce talks.
Russia and Ukraine agree to halt Black Sea attacks, US says
Ukraine’s Zelenskyy hails the agreement as ‘the right steps’ as Russian foreign minister says Moscow needs ‘guarantees’.
A timeline of Israel’s weaponisation of aid to Gaza
Israel is again starving Palestinians in Gaza as its renewed bombardment kills hundreds, many of them children.
Oscar-winning Palestinian director Hamdan Ballal released from detention
Hamdan Ballal, co-director of No Other Land, had been detained by Israeli forces in the occupied West Bank.
US issues demands to new Syrian government in exchange for sanctions relief
Reuters has reported the US called for the destruction of chemical weapons and a ban on foreign fighters in top roles.
Indonesia beat Bahrain in crucial World Cup qualifier
Indonesia move clear in fourth spot in Group C of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers in Asia with 1-0 win against Bahrain.
Trends, trash and truth: Fast fashion phenomena
Fast fashion fuels trends at low prices, but at what cost?
Can reconstruction ever begin in Gaza?
Israel has resumed airstrikes on Gaza. Is rebuilding even possible? This week, we ask UN expert Paula Gaviria.
Flavours of the Arab Golden Age – EP 3: Aleppo and the Silk Road
Chef Fadi and historian Kotoz learn about Silk Road merchants who brought exotic spices to Europe and the Arab world.
Betar: the Far-Right Hate Group Helping Trump Deport Israel’s Critics
Betar US, a far-right pro-Israel group with a history of terrorism and incitement, is pushing to deport critics of Israel. Working closely with the Trump admin, it’s now targeting activists like Columbia’s Mahmoud Khalil. Alan Macleod investigates.
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