US President Donald Trump ramps up diplomatic pressure to end the war.

US Senate confirms Kristi Noem as homeland security secretary Noem takes charge of a sprawling agency that deals with a host of crucial issues like immigration and customs. Kristi Noem testifies during a Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee confirmation hearing on Capitol Hill in Washington, January 17, 2025 [Evelyn Hockstein/Reuters] Published On 25…

Who: Jannik Sinner vs Alexander Zverev What: Australian Open men’s singles final Where: Rod Laver Arena, Melbourne, Australia When: Sunday, January 26 at 7:30pm (08:30 GMT) Follow Al Jazeera’s live build-up before our text and photo stream of the match. Defending champion Jannik Sinner will look to seal back-to-back Australian Open titles and deny second…

Video from near Gaza’s Netzarim Corridor showed crowds ducking and running for cover amid Israeli gunfire.

News Yemen’s Houthi rebels release 153 prisoners of war The identities of the prisoners were not disclosed. Houthi fighters walk next to detained people on the day of their release in Sanaa, Yemen [Khaled Abdullah/Reuters] Published On 25 Jan 202525 Jan 2025 The Houthis in Yemen have unilaterally released 153 prisoners of war to the…

When the symbols of Ukrainian resistance fade War fervour has subsided in Ukraine, but not the desire to live and the drive to carry on against all odds. Artem Chekh Ukrainian writer and soldier Published On 25 Jan 202525 Jan 2025 Serviceman of 24th Mechanised Brigade rest after firing a howitzer, near the town of…

“True crime” is one of the most consumed genres from podcasts to television series. When depicting real crimes and real victims, questions have been raised about the ethics of this type of content. We examine the psychology behind its popularity and tackle some concerns held by people close to the stories. Presenter: Anelise Borges Guests:
Amanda…

With a ceasefire in force in Gaza, the Israeli army and settlers have intensified their attacks against Palestinians in the West Bank. Amid the exchange of captives, images showing legions of Hamas reinforcements puncture the narratives in Israeli media. Contributors: Dalal Iriqat – Associate professor, Arab American University Palestine Daniel Levy – President, US/Middle East…

Deadly drone attack targets hospital in Sudan’s Darfur Attacks on healthcare facilities rampant in besieged el-Fasher, where army-aligned militias are pushing back RSF fighters. A drone attack on an emergency unit in one of one of the last functioning hospitals in el-Fasher in Sudan’s Darfur region killed dozens of patients [Al Jazeera] Published On 25…

‘My heart is split in two’: The women returning to homes in northern Gaza Women in Gaza tell their stories of loss and grief as they plan what to do when they return to their homes in the north. A woman hangs her laundry outside a tent at a camp for displaced Palestinians in Deir…