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Geopolitics

US presses China over alleged scam bosses despite growing police cooperation

South China Morning Post – World · China

US President Donald Trump has personally pressed Chinese President Xi Jinping over transnational criminal organisations involved in Southeast Asia’s sprawling …

Geopolitics

Rights groups decry Israeli killing of Lebanese journalist as ‘war crime’

The Hindu – World · India

Amal Khalil, a 42-year-old reporter for Lebanese daily Al-Akhbar, and freelance camerawoman Zeinab Faraj had taken refuge in a building after an Israeli strike…

Geopolitics

US sanctions Cuba’s military representative in Beijing over China procurement

South China Morning Post – World · China

The United States sanctioned Cuba’s senior military representative in Beijing on Thursday, accusing him of helping procure military-related equipment from Chin…

Geopolitics

Iran says a deal with Oman to reopen the strait of Hormuz is close to being finalised – Middle East crisis live

The Guardian – World · Europe

Under the proposed agreement Tehran would control inbound traffic according to reportsUnderstanding reached on coordinates for shipping route through Hormuz, I…

Geopolitics

War on Iran: Iran and Oman agree on Strait of Hormuz deal

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Iran and Oman agree on new coordinates for ships to pass through the Strait of Hormuz.

Geopolitics

Rights groups call Israel’s killing of journalist Amal Khalil a ‘war crime’

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Human Rights Watch, Amnesty say Israel seemingly targeted and killed the Lebanese journalist, obstructed rescuers.

Geopolitics

Rights groups say Israeli attack that killed Lebanese journalist an apparent war crime

BBC News – World · Europe

Amal Khalil was killed and her colleague Zeinab Faraj wounded in an Israeli attack in April; Israel denied targeting the journalists.

Geopolitics

Will latest trade ‘speed bump’ slow China-US ties, or even stop Xi-Trump summit?

South China Morning Post – World · China

Beijing and Washington’s latest tit-for-tat measures could test ties, but observers say they are little more than a “speed bump” on the road to a potential sum…

Geopolitics

Why Iran is sending mixed signals on talks

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

Trump says talks with Iran are underway. Tehran says it is discussing the Strait of Hormuz with Oman, not Washington. Analysts say the gap reflects competing p…

Geopolitics

Will the US-Iran war and Hormuz deadlock last for months?

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Will the war on Iran and Hormuz deadlock last for months? Experts analyse the obstacles blocking a lasting deal.

Geopolitics

Amid Intensifying Russian Strikes, Ukraine’s Pleas for Air Defenses Are Falling Flat

The New York Times – World · US

Western allies are more hesitant to give up interceptor missiles they may need for their own defense as war rages on multiple fronts.

Geopolitics

Africa and the ICC: Why most countries are staying

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

A new wave of African withdrawals has swept through the International Criminal Court. Chad turned its back on the court after three junta-led states in the Sah…

Geopolitics

Hong Kong must be realistic and flexible in re-engaging with the US

South China Morning Post – World · China

The recent decision by the US government not to extend its Hong Kong-related state of emergency saw the effective lifting of sanctions on nine mainland Chinese…

Geopolitics

Why is Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif visiting Saudi Arabia amid Gulf tensions?

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Islamabad seeks economic backing while balancing new defence commitments and a volatile regional security landscape.

Geopolitics

Ukraine hits two oil refineries deep in Russian territory

BBC News – World · Europe

Ukraine's president says the strikes aim to limit revenues Russia "used to finance" its war.

Geopolitics

Rivalry out in open: Japan labels China 'greatest strategic challenge'

Times of India – World · India

- Karan Manral is a journalist at the Times of India, covering politics, social issues, and international affairs. - He focuses on stories impacting people’s…

Geopolitics

Middle East: Hormuz deal near, IDF soldiers dead in Lebanon

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

Iran has said a deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz is in its "final stage" if the US doesn't obstruct it. Two Israeli soldiers were killed in southern Lebanon…

Geopolitics

Why the UK is doubling down on Asean ties amid European reset

South China Morning Post – World · China

Britain’s new Labour government is trying to reassure Southeast Asia that its push to rebuild ties with Europe will not come at the region’s expense, analysts …

Geopolitics

Philippine sailor on South China Sea outpost under investigation for drug use

South China Morning Post – World · China

A Philippine Navy personnel who previously served aboard the BRP Sierra Madre, one of Manila’s most sensitive military outposts in the South China Sea, is unde…

Geopolitics

Watch: Iran , Oman reach understanding on shipping route through Strait of Hormuz

The Hindu – World · India

Iran and Oman have reached an understanding ​on the geographic coordinates for a shipping ‌route through the Strait of Hormuz, Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesp…

Geopolitics

Gulf shipping traffic down after Houthis say they attacked Saudi tanker

The Hindu – World · India

The Houthis have imposed a ⁠naval blockade on Saudi Arabia in the ⁠Red Sea since last month in response to what ‌they described as a Saudi siege on Yemen, an a…

Geopolitics

As their warships encircle Japan, what signals are China and Russia sending?

South China Morning Post – World · China

The recent joint patrol between China and Russia around the Japanese archipelago showed how the nations’ military cooperation was becoming “progressively more …

Geopolitics

'Crazy radicals who want war': Vance sees 'messy' negotiations with Iran ahead

Times of India – World · India

- Subhadra Srivastava is a journalist at The Times of India, specializing in geopolitics, international, and national affairs. - She focuses on national/glob…

Geopolitics

'No fees or tolls': How the Iran-Oman deal to reopen Strait of Hormuz will work

Times of India – World · India

- Subhadra Srivastava is a journalist at *The Times of India*, specializing in geopolitics, international, and national affairs. - She covers conflicts, dipl…

Geopolitics

Israeli strike that killed journalist in Lebanon was war crime, say rights groups

The Guardian – World · Europe

Investigation by Human Rights Watch, Amnesty and Legal Agenda shows Israel deliberately attacked Amal Khalil and colleague Zeinab Faraj knowing they were civil…

Geopolitics

What's behind the Algeria-Morocco rivalry?

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

Morocco and Algeria have been at odds for decades, chiefly over the disputed Western Sahara region. But their rivalry now extends far beyond the territory.

Geopolitics

Strait of Hormuz tolls would harm livelihoods worldwide, shipowners warn

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Eight leading shipping organisations sign letter opposing fees in critical waterway.

Geopolitics

In Odesa, no-one is safe from Russia's new Black Sea strikes

BBC News – World · Europe

Blackened ships and smashed docks mark Russia's recent surge of attacks on Ukraine's coastline.

Geopolitics

Europe’s Control of Its Fate Is Tested by Iran and Ukraine Wars, Wildfires and Migration

The New York Times – World · US

A brutal summer has exposed how much Britain, France, Spain and other European countries are under pressure from forces largely out of their control.

Geopolitics

Explosive-laden drone found at German airport hosting Ukrainian fleet

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

German authorities are investigating how a drone packed with explosives reached Leipzig/Halle Airport.

Geopolitics

What stopped 'biggest attack since World War II' on Iran? Trump reveals

Times of India – World · India

- Experienced digital news desk journalist at The Times of India with over two years of expertise. - Specializes in foreign affairs and international politic…

Geopolitics

Iran says deal with Oman on Strait of Hormuz is in final stages

BBC News – World · Europe

Neither the US or Oman have commented on the proposed agreement on the vital waterway.

Geopolitics

Iran war live: Trump denies munitions shortages; Tehran, Oman near deal

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Iran, Oman agree on shipping routes in the Strait of Hormuz, as Houthis attack Saudi tankers and Israel bombs Lebanon.

Geopolitics

Understanding reached on coordinates for shipping route through Hormuz, Iran says

The Guardian – World · Europe

Joint statement with Oman is being finalised, but Tehran says deal alone would not guarantee waterway’s securityIran and Oman have reached an understanding on …

Geopolitics

US to shut five consulates as critics fear China could fill diplomatic vacuum

The Guardian – World · Europe

State department informs Congress of planned closures in Canada, Grenada, Japan, Indonesia and CameroonThe US state department is to shut five foreign consulat…

Geopolitics

Ukraine accuses Russia of war crime after video shows drone attacking vegetable seller in Kherson

The Hindu – World · India

Footage released by Ukrainian police shows the drone pursuing a man around a van being used as a street stand before exploding as he dives for cover behind the…

Geopolitics

After deadly Kyiv strike, Ukraine warns interceptor shortage is costing lives

BBC News – World · Europe

Without Patriot interceptors, Ukraine's skies are wide open and people are fully exposed to Russia's missile barrages.

Geopolitics

Iran nears Hormuz deal with Oman, conditions reopening on US actions

South China Morning Post – World · China

Iran and Oman have agreed a route for ships transiting the Strait of Hormuz and were finalising arrangements for jointly managing the strategic waterway, Tehra…

Geopolitics

Iran Says It Is Nearing Final Agreement With Oman on Strait of Hormuz

The New York Times – World · US

The agreement on an acceptable route for ships to pass through the strait would effectively ratify Tehran’s control over the crucial waterway.

Geopolitics

Iran, Oman reach understanding on coordinates of route through Hormuz, Iran Ministry says

The Hindu – World · India

Iran Foreign Ministry said that any such agreement between Iran and ‌Oman would not, by itself, guarantee ‌security ⁠in the strategic waterway

Geopolitics

US hawks push Trump on multibillion-dollar Taiwan arms deal ahead of Xi summit

South China Morning Post – World · China

Washington has reopened discussions on billions in arms sales to Taiwan, casting a shadow over a leaders’ summit just weeks away – a meeting already burdened b…

Geopolitics

China urged to protect underwater cables amid growing fears of ocean sabotage

South China Morning Post – World · China

Beijing has been urged to create its own law to protect its underwater fibre-optic cables, as global fears grow over sabotage of critical ocean infrastructure.…

Geopolitics

Middle East crisis live: Israel resumes Lebanon strikes as US-Iran Hormuz stand-off continues

The Guardian – World · Europe

IDF had issued warning to inhabitants of southern Lebanese village to flee homes before strikingLebanon’s official National News Agency (NNA) has reported that…

Geopolitics

Houthis Threaten to Expand Red Sea Attacks, and Claim Strike on Saudi Tanker

The New York Times – World · US

Saudi Arabia has not commented on the claim by the Houthis, who are backed by Iran and have vowed to close “all access routes” to Saudi oil shipments.

Geopolitics

Iran, Oman, US ‘close’ to Hormuz deal: What do they all want?

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

An agreement could restore shipping through crucial waterway, paving way for peace talks between Tehran and Washington.

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