South Africa’s FM on ‘mysterious’ flight carrying Gaza Palestinians

Nov 13

DRC FM: Rwanda must prove it wants peace

The Democratic Republic of the Congo’s foreign minister tells Al Jazeera that Rwanda’s actions on the ground cast doubt on its commitment to a peace process aimed at ending decades of conflict in eastern Congo. Therese Kayikwamba Wagner says a planned presidential meeting remains ... Show More

28m 50s

Oct 26

Estonia's top diplomat: Russia testing NATO resolve amid Trump uncertainty

For the first time since Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, a NATO member has formally invoked Article 4 of the alliance's founding treaty after a major airspace breach. Estonian Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna tells Talk to Al Jazeera why repeated Russian provocations are ... Show More

28m 25s

Oct 16

María Corina Machado: Venezuela’s Nobel Peace laureate in hiding | Talk to Al Jazeera

Maria Corina Machado, Venezuela's opposition leader and now Nobel Peace Prize laureate, speaks from hiding about the cost of resistance and the hope driving millions demanding democracy. Barred from elections and under threat of arrest, she discusses the country's deepening crisi ... Show More

27 m

Sep 2017

Pakistan's Foreign Minister - Khawaja Asif

Is Pakistan at risk of losing allies over its inability or unwillingness to control militants? Sarah Montague speaks to Pakistan's Foreign Minister, Khawaja Asif. President Trump has accused his country of "housing the very terrorists" that the United States is fighting. He says ... Show More

24m 15s

Mar 2025

Hamas pursues ceasefire and Sheikh Tahnoon's White House visit

Hamas says it’s not giving up on negotiations, following renewed Israeli air strikes on Gaza. The UAE is a crucial partner in securing peace in the Middle East, US President Donald Trump said during a visit by Sheikh Tahnoon bin Zayed, Deputy Ruler of Abu Dhabi and National Secur ... Show More

7m 1s

Sep 4

Day 699 - In Abu Dhabi, UAE tells ToI annexation is a 'red line'

Welcome to The Times of Israel's Daily Briefing, your 20-minute audio update on what's happening in Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish world. US bureau chief Jacob Magid joins host Amanda Borschel-Dan for today's episode. In an interview conducted in the UAE Ministry of Forei ... Show More

27m 27s

Mar 2025

Is Iran on a collision course with the West?

Iran's Supreme Leader warns of a forceful response if the US or its allies bomb his country. That follows a threat made by US President Donald Trump if there's no deal on Tehran's nuclear programme. So, how dangerous is this stand-off? And can a solution be found? In this episod ... Show More

24m 21s

May 2025

Kashmir conflict a reminder of why Saudi Arabia & other Gulf nations favor India over Pakistan

<p>Talmiz Ahmad, a former Indian ambassador to Saudi Arabia and other Gulf states, explains why Gulf nations led by Saudi Arabia tilt in favor of India despite long-running ties with Muslim Pakistan. Pakistan's refusal to join Saudi Arabia in its war against the Houthis — and a j ... Show More

20m 36s

Oct 2024

Could the Middle East be heading for a new era?

One year on and the war in Gaza shows no sign of abating. Instead, conflict is spreading across the region and diplomacy has all but failed. So, what's the likely result of the ongoing tension? Could the Middle East be heading for a new era? In this episode: Bassam Haddad, Direct ... Show More

24m 53s

Jan 2025

Will the West lift sanctions on Syria?

The push to lift sanctions on Syria is gaining momentum. The new administration is engaged in a major diplomatic outreach... And top European and Arab diplomats have discussed the issue in Riyadh. So will the West be prepared to lift the restrictions, and help rebuild Syria? In t ... Show More

24m 30s

South Africa’s FM on ‘mysterious’ flight...