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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's rejection of the US-led peace roadmap for Gaza has raised serious concerns about the fragile peace process and prolonged suffering for over two million Palestinians in the territory. Analysts say the move could prolong the conflict and stall diplomatic efforts.
Sudanese army and allied forces repelled two RSF attacks near Bir Saliba in West Darfur, killing a top RSF commander and destroying dozens of vehicles. The Joint Force says it is preparing for a decisive battle to retake el-Geneina, while the RSF has shifted to drone use after losing key supply routes. Over 6,650 people were displaced in recent clashes, adding to the 13 million displaced since the war began.
Al Jazeera gained rare access to a Ukrainian long-range drone unit conducting strikes deep inside Russian territory. Ukrainian officials call these attacks 'long-range punishment', targeting economic and psychological damage. The campaign has expanded beyond oil and gas to include dual-use goods sellers like Wildberries.
At least 13 people, including a child, were killed in a Ukrainian drone attack on the Russian city of Nizhnekamsk in Tatarstan. Russia says it intercepted over 450 drones and condemned the strike, while Ukraine's military claimed responsibility for hitting an oil refinery in the area.
On the first anniversary of Anas al-Sharif's death, Al Jazeera honors all journalists killed in Gaza, noting the unprecedented conditions of reporting under blockade and targeting. The network calls for accountability, saying international silence has enabled the killings of about 265 journalists.
US President Donald Trump is signaling a shift toward economic pressure on Iran rather than a continued military campaign in the 23-week-old conflict. As his naval blockade strangles Iran's oil exports, questions arise about whether this strategy will succeed, especially given domestic opposition and Iran's resilience.
Iran has appointed Mohsen Rezaei, a former IRGC commander, as secretary of the Supreme National Security Council amid escalating tensions over the Strait of Hormuz. Analysts see the move as a strategic signal, whether to bolster Tehran's hardline stance or to facilitate potential diplomatic deals with domestic hardliners.
On December 16, Palestinians and press freedom groups marked one year since Al Jazeera journalist Anas al-Sharif was killed in an Israeli airstrike in Gaza. He was widely remembered as a voice that shaped global perception of the war's civilian toll.
Kurdish filmmaker Gabar Choli reveals he was shackled and force-fed through a nasal tube for nearly eight months at a U.S. detention center, an experience he describes as 'inhumane' and tantamount to torture. The Guardian's investigation also found another Afghan hunger striker was similarly treated at the same Texas facility.
