Philippines: Mindanao tribes hope for better future in Bangsamoro

Why the Philippines’s new Muslim-majority autonomous region is getting a chance to expand.

Bangsamoro, a new autonomous region in Mindanao could be expanded further if an indigenous tribe votes on whether to join it.

But they want to make sure that the rulers of the southern Philippines Muslim-majority territory return their ancestral lands to them.

Al Jazeera’s Jamela Alindogan reports from Maguindanao province.

How Iran's role in Middle East boomed since 1979 revolution

The country has become key player in regional politics since Revolutionary Guard was established in the wake of the Islamic evolution 40 years ago.

Iran’s Revolutionary Guard was established in the wake of the Islamic Revolution 40 years ago to protect its ideals.

Since then, its role has expanded making it a powerful institution with influence both within Iran’s political leadership and beyond the country’s borders.

The Guard’s efforts in Syria, Iraq, Lebanon, and elsewhere have given Iran a place in Middle Eastern political affairs.

Al Jazeera’s Zeina Khodr reports from Tehran.

FDA Approves Aimmune’s (AIMT) Palforzia, Stock Up 17% In After-Hours

The FDA has approved Aimmune Therapeutics Inc.’s (AIMT) Palforzia for the treatment of peanut allergy in patients aged 4 through 17 years.

Up-dosing and maintenance may be continued in patients 4 years of age and older, and the drug is to be used in conjunction with a peanut-avoidant diet, the Company noted.

Palforzia is not only the first approved therapy for peanut allergy but is also the first approved therapy for any food allergy. It is not indicated for the emergency treatment of allergic reactions, including anaphylaxis.

AIMT closed Friday’s trading at $31.05, down 2.91%. In after-hours, the stock was up 16.88% to $36.29.

Trump raises socialist spectre in US in run-up to 2020 polls

President Trump warns US could be turning towards socialism as he looks to 2020 elections, but that message might be a turn off for younger voters.

As he turns his gaze to the 2022 elections, Trump’s warnings over the United States turning socialist are growing even louder.

But polls suggest that the president’s message might not be all that abhorrent to some youth, due to his handling of the economy, and the growing income-disparity gap.

Al Jazeera’s Shihab Rattansi reports from Washington, DC.

The rise of Juan Guaido, the face of change in Venezuela

He’s only 35 years old but, for those who dream of seeing President Nicolas Maduro go, Guaido is the “Yes We Can“ man.

The opposition’s self-proclaimed interim President Juan Guaido is not showing any signs of backing down.

A remarkable turn of events, considering that most Venezuelans had barely heard of Guaido until the opposition-controlled National Assembly proclaimed him Venezuela’s interim president.

Al Jazeera’s Lucia Newman reports on how he became the face of change in Venezuela.

DR Congo elections: Fayulu calls for peaceful resistance

DRC 2018 presidential candidate Martin Fayulu urged supporters to embrace ‘peaceful resistance’ at a rally in Kinshasa.

The Democratic Republic of the Congo’s main opposition leader, Martin Fayulu, is urging supporters to embrace what he calls “peaceful resistance”.

He believes rival candidate Felix Tshisekedi colluded with former President Joseph Kabila to steal December’s election.

Al Jazeera’s Victoria Gatenby reports.

South Sudan: Fighting continues despite peace deal

Some groups that did not sign the peace deal continue to fight against the government forces.

South Sudan’s peace deal was signed about five months ago to end five years of civil war. But some groups did not sign and they continue to fight against the government forces.

The United Nations says thousands have been displaced by the recent fighting in a state less than 200km from the capital, with no access to aid.

Al Jazeera’s Hiba Morgan reports from Yei River State.

Sudan's women expose 'injustice' on Facebook

They’re unmasking violent behaviour of Sudan’s security forces on the women-only Facebook group ‘Minbar Chat’.

In Sudan, an all-women Facebook group that began as a forum to talk about men has turned its attention to the recent crisis.

They are now exposing security forces – who they say are using excessive force against anti-government protesters.

Al Jazeera’s Mohammed Vall reports from Khartoum.

Will Pakistan host a world ski championship?

The military is opening the doors to its own personal ski resort in Naltar, in the mountains of northern Pakistan.

The country’s winter sports federation and military are combining forces to help boost popularity for skiing in the country.

The mountains have been plagued by tribal violence for centuries, and reminders are never far away.

But ski racers from nearly 40 countries still made the journey to get a feel for Pakistan’s slopes.

And the feedback was positive.

Al Jazeera’s David Stokes has more.

Mexico's disappeared: 40,000 missing

Families are still looking for their loved ones, blame the government for not doing enough to find them.

Violence between organised criminal gangs and the government in Mexico are being blamed for the disappearance of about 40,000 people.

More than a thousand graves have already been discovered by individuals hoping to find clues as to what happened to their disappeared loved ones.

Mexico’s new government has pledged $20m to investigate what happened to those who went missing.

Al Jazeera’s John Holman reports from the capital, Mexico City.