South Sudan is the world's youngest nation. Despite its rich cultural diversity and natural resources, the country faces immense challenges, including economic instability and governance issues exacerbated by continuing conflicts. The informal sector, a lifeline for many South Sudanese, plays a critical role in sustaining the nation's fragile economy. Hidden Strength unveils the stories of resilience within the informal economy of Juba. Through expert interviews and local business owners, the film demonstrates how honest livelihoods can be forged even in the face of seemingly insurmountable challenges

From groundbreaking research on microplastics to seismic surveys revealing vast oil reserves beneath the Weddell Sea, the stakes have never been higher in the Antarctic. While an international treaty currently protects this fragile ecosystem, can it withstand the mounting pressure of economic interests?

A gunman has been shot dead by Israeli forces in the occupied West Bank after he opened fire at a military checkpoint. At least eight people have been injured. It happened at the Tayasir checkpoint, in the north of the territory. At least two of the wounded are in critical condition. It comes as the Israeli military continues an offensive in the occupied West Bank, which has killed at least 44 Palestinians, in two weeks.

China has retaliated after Donald Trump imposed new tariffs on its exports. The country's finance minister announced new levies on a range of American goods and products. During his first term, Trump initiated a two-year trade war with China over its huge US trade surplus.

Negotiations are set to begin on the second phase of the Gaza ceasefire agreement. The first phase began on January the 19th and is due to last six weeks. That's when Hamas is expected to release 33 Israeli captives held in Gaza. In exchange, Israel has agreed to free nearly 1,900 Palestinians from its prisons. At least 600 aid convoys are also due to enter Gaza every day, and Israeli forces withdraw from populated areas, allowing displaced civilians to return. In the second stage, the remaining captives are to be exchanged for more Palestinian prisoners. Israeli forces are due to fully withdraw from Gaza and a permanent ceasefire is to be established. And in the last phase, the bodies of captives are to be returned to Israel and the focus shifts to the reconstruction of Gaza.

Diana Buttu is a Palestinian international human rights lawyer who’s previously been involved in negotiations with Israelis. Often the only woman at the negotiating table, Diana brings a unique perspective to the complex dialogue surrounding peace.

Syria's new minister of agriculture Mohammad al-Ahmad says he plans to create 10 million jobs in the sector. He's pledged to tackle climate change and says Syria will re-examine international treaties on water resources.

The Israeli Prime Minister is in the United States where he will be the first world leader to meet Donald Trump in his second term. Benjamin Netanyahu believes working closely with the US President will help him to further change the face of the Middle East, after the pause in fighting in Gaza. But weeks after signing the ceasefire agreement with Hamas, Israel has ramped up attacks on refugee camps in the Occupied West Bank. The Israeli army says the operation has been launched to 'prevent the building of terrorist infrastructure'. Experts warn the military raids are aimed at annexing more Palestinian territory. Is Donald Trump's return to the White House encouraging Netanyahu to push ahead with his dream of a 'Greater Israel'? And what does all this mean for the future of Palestinians living in the Occupied West Bank?

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is heading to the US to meet with President Donald Trump. This is the first White House invitation to a foreign leader after Trump retook office. What does their renewed alliance mean for the world and for Gaza?

Mexico’s leader just made the announcement while adding her country will deploy 10,000 national guard troops to the border immediately to halt drug trafficking to the United States. Claudia Sheinbaum’s comment comes after she threatened retaliatory tariffs against the US after President Trump said he is imposing 25 percent on Mexican products. She said she proposed the pause of the tariffs and Trump agreed. At her first press conference since Trump announced the levies on Friday, Sheinbaum said the US president insisted on addressing the trade deficit with Mexico, but she pushed back on that.