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Arab nations condemn Israeli strike on Qatari capital

Hamas says its negotiating team was targeted

Israeli strikes on senior Hamas officials in the Qatari capital, Doha, have been widely condemned by countries across the Middle East and by the UN Secretary General. Qatar, which has mediated indirect negotiations between Israel and Hamas, calls the attack a "blatant violation" of international law. We are joined by our reporter who's monitoring reaction in the region and our Middle East analyst.

Egypt has lodged a protest at the United Nations over Ethiopia’s inauguration of Africa’s largest hydro-electric dam, saying the move threatens its water security. Meanwhile the second Africa Climate Summit is underway in Ethiopia with a focus on how shortfalls in clean energy and the continent's high debt levels are holding back green growth on the continent. We bring together in conversation young climate activists attending the summit.

Nepal's Prime Minister has resigned as anti-corruption protests escalate nationwide. At least two people died in today's unrest after 19 were killed on Monday. We are joined by our correspondent in Kathmandu and speak to young protesters.

Presenter: Rahul Tandoh
(Photo: Smoke rises after several blasts were heard in Doha, Qatar, September 9, 2025. Credit: REUTERS/Ibraheem Abu Mustafa)

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