The ancient craft of knotted carpets, originating in the Caspian Sea region, finds a bold new expression through Azerbaijani artist Faig Ahmed. Known for reimagining traditional rugs into Surreal, contemporary art, Ahmed challenges perceptions of heritage and modernity. By distorting, deconstructing, and transforming intricate designs, he creates striking works that connect the past to the present.

Businesses in Mozambique are trying to recover after weeks of demonstrations and looting, following disputed elections in October. Economists say the country has lost millions of dollars in revenue.

A funeral was held for three Palestinians, including an 84-year-old man, his son, and granddaughter, killed in a drone attack on a tent in central Gaza. Several family members were critically injured. Heavy artillery was reported in Deir el-Balah and Nuseirat refugee camp. The Israeli military issued an evacuation order for parts of Nuseirat. Two people were killed in Bureij refugee camp due to artillery, and two others were killed in Gaza City while collecting firewood. Residents are struggling to find access to water and food supplies amidst ongoing attacks.

Omar Barghouti is co-founder of the Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions (BDS) campaign, a grassroots Palestinian movement inspired by the South African anti-apartheid struggle. One of the most prominent Palestinian human rights defenders, Omar has been recognized internationally for his campaigning. In 2017, he received the Gandhi Peace Prize for his work. In the first interview of Al Jazeera’s new series Reframe, author and journalist Fatima Bhutto speaks to Omar about the history of Palestinian non-violent resistance and its legacy and effectiveness in defending Palestinian rights. Omar also speaks about how the unprecedented international solidarity with Palestinians is affecting BDS as Israel continues its war on Gaza.

Firefighters are racing to cut off spreading wildfires around Los Angeles before potentially strong winds return, while new evacuation warnings left more homeowners on edge. An intense effort was underway on Saturday in the upscale Los Angeles neighbourhood of Pacific Palisades, after the wildfire there expanded into additional areas overnight.

Russian offensives on the frontlines of northeastern Ukraine have escalated, forcing many residents in the Kharkiv region to flee. Nearly three years into the conflict, local fatigue is mounting, with an increasing number of people advocating for a negotiated settlement to end the war. The relentless attacks have damaged infrastructure and left communities struggling for safety and stability.

An Israeli strike on a school housing forcibly displaced Palestinians in Gaza, has killed at least eight people. Children were among them. The attack took place in Jabalia, north of the Strip. Dozens of others have been injured and taken to Al Ahli Hospital in Gaza City.

Israeli warplanes struck Yemen on Friday with a power station, ports and residential areas among the targets. The same day, Houthi forces say they attacked a US aircraft carrier and naval vessels in the Red Sea. What's the risk of further escalation?

Israel is likely banning UNRWA as it blames the agency for allowing Palestinians to claim their right of return, says Yossi Mekelberg, an associate fellow of the MENA Programme at Chatham House. With its existence, “many Palestinians [retain] their refugee status, and as a result of it, the right of return [to their towns and villages of origin in historical Palestine],”, “But the reality is, the simple truth, the fact that UNRWA is still needed, is a testimony to the failure of the politicians [to] bring this conflict to an end … [through] a peaceful solution based on the two-state solution,” he added.

As a growing number of Israeli voices openly condemn the actions of their military in Gaza, the Israeli government is taking extraordinary steps to conceal the identities of soldiers committing war crimes.