Syria’s new government is facing a serious challenge. This time it is not from foreign powers or remnants of the Assad regime, but from within the country's own borders. Tensions have flared in the south, where fighting between members of the Druze minority and Bedouin groups have reignited fears of wider sectarian unrest. The violence comes as Druze spiritual leaders refuse to recognise the authority of Ahmed Sharaa - the man now leading the post-Assad transition government. And in a move that could further inflame tensions, Israel has warned Damascus not to harm the Druze. Are the concerns of the community justified? And what does all this mean for the unity of Syria?

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A third of greenhouse gas emissions come from the food industry, largely from meat, dairy and eggs. The international Plant Based Treaty aims to combat this by advocating for a vegan diet as a key solution to climate change. Backed by cities, universities, Nobel laureates and thousands of individuals, it seeks to align global efforts with the Paris Agreement.

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Ten years ago, Iran and world powers signed a historic nuclear deal, easing sanctions in return for limits on Tehran's nuclear programme. Since then, the US pulled out, and just weeks ago, joined Israel in attacking Iran. What's the legacy of this deal and its collapse?

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Afghans who fled decades ago are now being forced back to Afghanistan as Iran, Pakistan, or the US turn their backs on them. With refugees who were once promised safety now being deported into crisis, why are these countries choosing to abandon them, and what does this reveal about the state of asylum worldwide?








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US president Donald Trump tells Europe and Mexico they face tariffs of 30 percent from next month. That has created shock and is raising fears of an all-out trade war. But both sides say they want talks to continue. So what is Trump's strategy - and what are the risks?

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Israeli columnist Gideon Levy tells host Steve Clemons that almost all Israelis believe their country “has the right to do whatever it wants”. This includes war crimes and plans to create concentration camps for Palestinians in Gaza, in preparation for expulsion.

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Foreign Minister Mauro Vieira discusses Brazil’s role in the expanding BRICS bloc and whether the group is positioning itself as a challenge to Western dominance.

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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 mostly civilian casualties. Doctors at the Tabarre Hospital are caught in the crossfire and doing everything they can to save lives, including sacrificing their own comfort and safety. This is the story of the doctors and patients trying to survive in a country torn apart by violence.

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The United Nations' AIDS agency is warning that severe international funding cuts could lead to an additional 4 million AIDS-related deaths by 2029. The US was the single biggest donor to the global response to HIV/AIDS before the Trump administration abruptly halted foreign development assistance in January. UNAIDS says the withdrawal of assistance will have catastrophic consequences for the fight against the pandemic. So, what can countries do to reduce the impact of the funding cuts? And why did wealthy nations end support for AIDS prevention and treatment programmes?

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As Netanyahu courts Trump with peace prizes and platitudes, divisions over Israel in the MAGA media space are deepening.

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