Can a ‘one-sided, unserious’ US plan deliver peace to Gaza? | Donald Trump
US political scientist Stephen Walt argues the US is staging a ‘half-hearted’ intervention that won’t lead to peace.The US plan to end Israel’s war on…
Is an end to war in sight in Gaza? | Gaza
Negotiations are due to begin in Cairo, which US President Donald Trump says may bring an end to Israel’s war on the Gaza Strip.Hamas has…
Norman Finkelstein: Trump plan has no connection to reality in Gaza | Israel-Palestine conflict
Norman Finkelstein tells Marc Lamont Hill why he believes Trump’s peace deal is the weakest yet with no path to justice.President Trump has released a…
How is the government shutdown being felt across the US? | Donald Trump
Hundreds of thousands of employees furloughed as government closes down.The United States government has shut down after Democrats voted down a bill that would have…
Can Keir Starmer overcome his political challenges in the UK? | Politics
Labour PM’s conference speech comes amid right-wing surge and the left’s plunge in ratings.A year after his huge election win, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer…
Is Russia’s economy at risk as oil revenues shrink? | Russia-Ukraine war
Russia plans to raise tax to fund its defence budget as oil revenues decline.Despite Western sanctions, Russia’s military spending has fuelled its war economy. Three…
What’s the fallout from the latest UN sanctions on Iran? | Israel-Iran conflict
The UN has reimposed sanctions that were lifted under a 2015 nuclear deal.Iran is facing new pressure due to its nuclear programme.European powers have re-imposed…
Dutch PM Schoof: On Gaza, Israel and a collapsed coalition | Politics
The Netherlands’ outgoing leader, Dick Schoof, discusses Gaza, Israel, NATO, migration and why his coalition collapsed.Dutch Prime Minister Dick Schoof joins Talk to Al Jazeera…
What’s behind Microsoft’s canceling of some services to Israel’s military? | Israel-Palestine conflict News
An investigation found that Israel spied on millions of Palestinians using Microsoft’s technology.US tech giant Microsoft says it has stopped the Israeli military from accessing…
Will Donald Trump’s plan for Gaza work? | Show Types News
The US president has presented a proposal to end Israel’s war on the Gaza Strip.US President Donald Trump has proposed a 21-point peace plan to…
What’s driving the violence in Sudan – and what could bring peace? | Sudan war
Sudan’s government in Khartoum has criticised a new US political initiative for the country.A mosque bombed in Sudan is the latest atrocity in a conflict…
Why is a deal with China on TikTok’s US assets so important to Trump? | News
After a call with Chinese President Xi Jinping, US President Donald Trump says an agreement is on the way.Millions of TikTok users in the United…
Why does the US keep blocking UN Security Council resolutions on Gaza? | Israel-Palestine conflict News
Washington uses veto power for sixth time to protect Israel.The United States has blocked yet another United Nations Security Council resolution calling for a ceasefire…
Why Gen Z brought down the government in Nepal | Politics
Mass Gen Z demonstrations in Nepal bring down the government.Curfews imposed. Soldiers on the streets. A prime minister forced to resign. After a social media…
What is the significance of the largest far-right rally to be held in UK? | The Far Right
Up to 150,000 people attend protest against immigrant organised by far-right leader Tommy Robinson.Between 100,000 and 150,000 people have demonstrated in London against immigration, with…
Are weddings a financial nightmare? | Business and Economy
Today on The Stream: Weddings used to be about the couple; now they’re about the content. Social media’s influence and society’s pressure for the “perfect” wedding…
More Middle East mayhem amid unconditional US support for Israel? | Israel-Palestine conflict
US political analyst John Mearsheimer argues that Israel attacked Qatar to preclude any closure to the war on Gaza.In the aftermath of an Israeli attack…
Has Israel gone rogue? | Israel-Palestine conflict
Marc Lamont Hill discusses Israel’s strike on Doha and what it means for Gaza ceasefire negotiations.This week, Israel launched an unprecedented airstrike on Qatar’s capital,…
What is happening to US and South Korea’s relations? | TV Shows
US immigration sweep on South Korean workers at Hyundai-LG electric vehicle battery plant sparks shock in Seoul.The once rock-solid relationship between Washington and Seoul is…
How powerful is China’s military? | Military
Beijing stages its largest military parade ever with dozens of world leaders in attendance. On the 80th anniversary of the end of the second world war,…