The Truth
We cover the major headlines worldwide, bringing updates on the latest political, economic, and global events.
We dive into key developments, expert opinions, and what these stories mean for you. Tune in to stay ahead of the curve with bite-sized, comprehensive analysis that keeps you in the know.
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- Update frequency
- every day
- Average duration
- 32 minutes
- Episodes
- 682
- Years Active
- 2025
Why Israel turned Gaza into a starvation camp?
The hungriest place on Earth -- that’s how the United Nations has described Gaza. Months of a total Israeli blockade -- on top of severely reduced aid supplies -- have left 2.3 million Palestinians f…
00:28:41 |
Wed 09 Jul 2025
Is a Palestinian state being derailed by Israel's illegal settlements?
Israel says it plans to build 22 new illegal settlements in the occupied West Bank. The largest number to be built at one time. Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich says, the settlements aim to stop a P…
00:28:56 |
Wed 09 Jul 2025
Can we reverse the obesity epidemic?
Obesity has become one of the most rapidly escalating health crises of our time. The World Obesity Federation says one billion people will be overweight by 2030, twice as many as in 2010. This epidem…
00:25:15 |
Wed 09 Jul 2025
The growing influence of Christian Nationalism and Christian Zionism in the United States
Christian nationalism has gained significant ground under US President Donald Trump. This rise has led to growing concern about the movement’s influence on US policy - both at home and abroad. So wha…
00:24:52 |
Tue 08 Jul 2025
The Road to Mandalay: Inside Myanmar's earthquake catastrophe
A magnitude 7.7 earthquake struck Myanmar in March 2025, devastating communities across the country. Al Jazeera was the only international broadcaster with a team on the ground to witness the unfoldi…
00:24:59 |
Tue 08 Jul 2025
Why is Donald Trump cracking down on international students?
It is the latest move by the Trump administration, in a campaign against US universities and international students. A decision to revoke the visas of Chinese students which number in the hundreds of…
00:28:06 |
Tue 08 Jul 2025
Will Southeast Asian nations pick sides between the US and China?
They've long been hedging their bets. But Southeast Asian nations are caught in the dispute between the United States and China. The trade-dependent countries are under threat from Trump's tariffs, t…
00:27:56 |
Tue 08 Jul 2025
Is Trump's frustration with Iran and Israel a new trick?
From negotiating with Iran to bombing its nuclear facilities and then brokering a ceasefire, Trump’s erratic pivots appear to be driven more by optics than coherent diplomacy. Mainstream Western news…
00:25:04 |
Tue 08 Jul 2025
DR Congo and Rwanda sign peace deal in ‘turning point’ after years of war
Leaders from the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Rwanda have signed a peace deal in Washington DC to end years of fighting between the neighbouring countries.
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00:21:02 |
Tue 08 Jul 2025
Inside one of the last trauma hospitals in Haiti
The streets of Port-au-Prince have become a combat zone. Fighting between armed groups and beleaguered government forces has caused hospitals to shut down, overwhelming the ones that remain with most…
00:24:59 |
Mon 07 Jul 2025
How the Afghan village hit by a 10,000 kg bomb is coping now
In 2017, the US dropped the “mother of all bombs” in a remote village in Afghanistan’s Achin district. Al Jazeera made the journey to see what’s left: homes destroyed, health problems mounting, and n…
00:23:48 |
Mon 07 Jul 2025
Cultural appreciation or Cultural Appropriation?
Where's the line between sharing a culture and stealing it? In a globalised world, borrowing is easy - but honoring is harder. We explore everything from re-branded recipes to re-imagined identities.…
00:24:46 |
Mon 07 Jul 2025
‘Andor’ Star: I Refuse to Stay Silent on Gaza
“Andor” actress Denise Gough joins the show to speak out against Israel’s genocide in Gaza and share the personal journey that led her to take a public stand. “I don’t have a choice,” she says. “Pale…
00:15:07 |
Mon 07 Jul 2025
What is behind EU's lack of action against Israel over Gaza?
An EU summit in Brussels calls for a ceasefire in Gaza - but not for sanctions against Israel. Germany has led member states in blocking action throughout the war, as others express anger. What is be…
00:28:31 |
Mon 07 Jul 2025
How Zohran Mamdani shocked New York
Thirty-three years old, socialist, Muslim and now, the likely Democratic nominee for mayor of New York City, Zohran Mamdani was barely known a few months ago. Today, he may be the most popular politi…
00:22:50 |
Mon 07 Jul 2025
Was the Iran war to establish Israel's control over the Middle East?
Direct US involvement in Israel’s unprovoked attack on Iran was a dangerous decision, argues Vali Nasr, professor of international affairs and Middle East history at Johns Hopkins University. Hours b…
00:24:02 |
Sun 06 Jul 2025
Why the U.S. Still Has Eritrea in Its Crosshairs
Dr. Ghidewon Abay-Asmerom joins the show to discuss Eritrean Independence Day and why Eritrea, one of the most demonized and sanctioned countries in Africa, remains a target of US hostility. He expla…
00:17:01 |
Sun 06 Jul 2025
AI Grift or AI War? US Chip Sanctions on Huawei
The US Commerce Department issued guidance banning any use of Huawei's Ascend AI chips anywhere in the world. This ban is part of an all-encompassing effort to curb China's development in AI and chip…
00:59:01 |
Sun 06 Jul 2025
The Haitian deportation crisis | Nowhere to Belong
In October 2024, the Dominican Republic announced a plan to deport 10,000 undocumented Haitians per week, despite calls from the United Nations to halt deportations to Haiti, where gang violence and …
00:24:58 |
Sun 06 Jul 2025
How big is Zohran Mamdani's win in New York's Mayoral primary?
A political earthquake say the headlines. A stunning victory. A wake up call for the US Democratic Party. Zohran Mamdani's win in New York City's Mayoral primary has sent the news media into overdriv…
00:29:06 |
Sun 06 Jul 2025
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