Geopolitics
US launches ‘heavy wave’ of new strikes on Iran
Al Jazeera – News · Middle East
Iranian media report that a couple and their two-year-old child were killed in latest US attacks on Qeshm Island.
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Geopolitics
US launches more strikes on Iran as conflict spreads across region
South China Morning Post – World · China
The US military said it struck dozens of Islamic Revolutionary Guard targets in Iran, including military command centres and drone facilities, in a two-hour op…
Geopolitics
New Strikes Engulf More Countries in the Iran War
The New York Times – World · US
The U.S. unleashed new strikes on Iran after a day in which attacks on Iraq, Jordan and Egypt threatened to expand the scope of the war.
Geopolitics
Iran war live: US attack kills Iranian couple, toddler on Qeshm Island
Al Jazeera – News · Middle East
US strike hits residential building on Qeshm, killing an Iranian couple and their two year old child.
Geopolitics
Saudi Arabia seeks international coalition against Houthis in Red Sea
Al Jazeera – News · Middle East
Riyadh seeks partners to safeguard shipping in Red Sea as strikes on energy tankers expand, pushing oil prices higher.
Geopolitics
How Trump’s call for Asia-Pacific allies to raise defence spending may backfire on US
South China Morning Post – World · China
Donald Trump’s demands that American allies in the Asia-Pacific region share more of the defensive burden have renewed questions about how far they can rely on…
Geopolitics
Saudi Arabia’s Strikes in Iraq Mark Entry Into U.S.-Iran War.
The New York Times – World · US
The kingdom’s defense ministry said airstrikes in Iraq targeting Iran-backed militias were in retaliation for attacks on Saudi oil facilities this week.
Geopolitics
Saudi Arabia's dilemma as it tries to stay out of US-Iran war
BBC News – World · Europe
The kingdom faces a choice of whether to keep hitting back as a deterrent or to try to de-escalate the situation.
Geopolitics
Six Iranian advisers killed in US-Saudi strike on Iraq: All you need to know
Indian Express – World · India
- US-Saudi strike killed at least six Iranian advisers, escalating Middle East tensions and risking wider war. - Conflict disrupts Strait of Hormuz, strainin…
Geopolitics
West Bank violence, annexation ‘only getting worse’: UN
The Hindu – World · India
The United Nations’ human rights office said that with attacks by Israeli settlers and the creation of outposts “hitting an all-time high”, countries had to ac…
Geopolitics
Iran war: Egypt's difficult balancing act
Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe
The US-Iran war has already had a negative economic impact on Egypt. Now new threats from the Houthi group in Yemen are likely to worsen that. At the same time…
Geopolitics
US sanctions mainland China, Hong Kong shipping firms over Iranian oil deliveries
South China Morning Post – World · China
The United States on Wednesday sanctioned a group of mainland Chinese and Hong Kong shipping companies accused of operating vessels that transported Iranian oi…
Geopolitics
From Abbottabad to Trump: The unbroken chain in U.S.–Pakistan military relations
The Hindu – World · India
The current U.S.–Pakistan dynamic is best understood not as an abrupt policy shift but as the latest expression of a long-standing, security-driven relationshi…
Geopolitics
Why some US troops in Jordan could soon have their phones confiscated
Indian Express – World · India
- US military considers restricting troops' mobile phone use in Jordan to prevent Iran from exploiting social media and footage to target bases. - Admiral Co…
Geopolitics
What will the US foreign robot ban mean for China’s world-leading start-ups?
South China Morning Post – World · China
China’s robotics firms have run into a fresh obstacle in their global expansion, after the United States banned imports of new foreign-made models. The Federal…
Geopolitics
Iran hits US in Jordan, US-Saudi strikes on Iraq: Is war spreading?
Al Jazeera – News · Middle East
The US says it intercepted an Iranian 'surprise attack' on US forces as fears rise of wider war.
Geopolitics
Inside America’s US$1.5 billion play for Southeast Asian energy
South China Morning Post – World · China
The United States is pitching billions of dollars in investment to become Southeast Asia’s energy partner of choice, offering gas, grid technology and nuclear …
Geopolitics
Indian Embassy monitors ship carrying 13 Indians amid Ukraine drone attacks
Indian Express – World · India
- Indian Embassy in Ukraine monitors MV AMIR1, carrying 13 Indian seafarers, under drone and missile attack threats near Black Sea. - MV AGN Ragnar attack le…
Geopolitics
‘Practical’ young Africans leaning towards China over US and away from ideology
South China Morning Post – World · China
China has overtaken the United States in terms of positive perceptions among young Africans, though Washington is still seen as more influential than Beijing, …
Geopolitics
How South Korea can ease Brazilian concerns to unlock trade in South America
South China Morning Post – World · China
If South Korea wants to unlock access to South American trade, it will need to prove it is not a competitor interested only in extracting natural resources but…
Geopolitics
US and Saudi Arabia strike ‘Iran-aligned’ groups in Iraq
Al Jazeera – News · Middle East
The US and Saudi Arabia launched joint air strikes on Iraq, targeting ‘Iran-aligned’ groups.
Geopolitics
Boeings identified in Reuters report carried weapons for Sudanese paramilitary, UN experts find
The Hindu – World · India
UN report findings provide details about the role the aircraft played in supporting the RSF, the paramilitary force UN investigators have accused of committin…
Geopolitics
Iran and Oman swap proposals to manage Strait of Hormuz: What we know
Al Jazeera – News · Middle East
Iran is proposing a deal that would see it have significantly more control than Oman.
Geopolitics
Vietnam to host US aircraft carrier despite Trump’s tariffs, Iran war chaos
South China Morning Post – World · China
An American nuclear-powered aircraft carrier is set to dock in Da Nang this week, in a visit analysts say shows the durability of US-Vietnam relations despite …
Geopolitics
Spurned by the US, African students turn to China for a university degree
South China Morning Post – World · China
International students once saw US colleges as a gateway to a world-class education and career head start but shifting United States immigration policies, tigh…
Geopolitics
Seafarers’ safety ‘highest priority’, says Indian Embassy in Ukraine amid attacks on ships in Black Sea
The Hindu – World · India
Fifteen sailors, including 13 Indians, are trapped in a “terrible and life-threatening situation” at the Ukrainian port of Chornomorsk in the Black Sea, FSUI s…
Geopolitics
‘Take sides’? Malaysia insists on conditional neutrality amid US-China tech rivalry
South China Morning Post – World · China
Malaysia is finding it increasingly difficult to stay neutral in the US-China rivalry as the superpowers lock horns over trade, investment and the security of …
Geopolitics
Middle East war: Multiple dead in US-Saudi strikes in Iraq; Iran hits Hormuz ships
Times of India – World · India
United States and Saudi Arabia launched joint strikes on Iran-backed groups in Iraq. Iran claimed to have intercepted oil tankers and fired missiles at US inst…
Geopolitics
Pentagon official hails ‘stronger’ military ties with PLA at anniversary event
South China Morning Post – World · China
A senior Pentagon official on Tuesday said US-China military communication was “stronger than it has been in years”, marking a rare bright spot in the broader …
Geopolitics
Some Jordanians Demand that American Troops Leave the Kingdom
The New York Times – World · US
Hundreds of political, legal and other figures signed a public letter warning that Jordan’s close alliance with the United States poses a risk.
Geopolitics
EU’s US$17 million maritime aid for Philippines targets Asian ‘fault lines’
South China Morning Post – World · China
The European Union’s upgraded partnership with the Philippines signals the bloc’s aim to diversify its Indo-Pacific strategy beyond trade into the security are…
Geopolitics
West Asia war LIVE: U.S. military says American and Saudi forces struck sites used by Iran-backed militias in Iraq
The Hindu – World · India
Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi ordered security agencies to investigate after the Saudis alleged a similar attack on Monday.
Geopolitics
Saudi Arabia, US carry out strikes on Iran-backed groups in Iraq
Al Jazeera – News · Middle East
Riyadh says its targeted attacks were done in coordination with the US military.
Geopolitics
Houthis Claim Strike on Another Saudi Oil Tanker
The New York Times – World · US
With their ally, Iran, bottling up the Strait of Hormuz, the Houthi group in Yemen is escalating its declared blockade of Saudi shipping in another vital water…
Geopolitics
Saudi Arabia says it shot down more drones as Houthis claim to have turned back tanker
South China Morning Post – World · China
Saudi Arabia said on Tuesday that it shot down drones fired by Iran-backed militias in Iraq for a second day, while Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen claimed …
Geopolitics
US bans new Chinese robots, power inverters in latest tech crackdown
South China Morning Post – World · China
The Trump administration on Tuesday announced bans on imports of new Chinese robots and power inverters, citing threats to US national security and supply chai…
Geopolitics
Israeli airstrike destroys Gaza City mosque near displacement camp
Al Jazeera – News · Middle East
Video footage captures an Israeli airstrike hitting Al-Muttaqin Mosque in Gaza City, next to Yarmouk Stadium
Geopolitics
Iran and Oman exchange proposals to manage Strait of Hormuz
Al Jazeera – News · Middle East
Omani proposal is based on the Strait of Malacca model, where ships that use the strait provide voluntary fees.
Geopolitics
Kyiv warns Iran against escalation after Ukraine’s Caspian Sea attack
Al Jazeera – News · Middle East
Kyiv claims its Caspian Sea strike targeted Russian warships, denying intent to harm civilian vessels or individuals.
Geopolitics
Cate Blanchett and Angelina Jolie appeal for refugee protections as UN convention turns 75
South China Morning Post – World · China
Cate Blanchett, Angelina Jolie and Archbishop of Canterbury Sarah Mullally were among public figures who on Tuesday called for refugee protections to be upheld…
Geopolitics
Ukraine’s Strike on an Iranian Ship Could Bring Two Wars Closer
The New York Times – World · US
The attack in the Caspian Sea was an unusually direct encounter between two countries that have been on opposite sides for years.
Geopolitics
Malaysian foreign minister calls for review of UNHCR’s presence
Al Jazeera – News · Middle East
The UN refugee agency is under pressure to impose stricter controls amid rising local backlash against Rohingya.
Geopolitics
As U.S. Pauses Strikes, Iran Is No Rush to Resume Cease-Fire Talks
The New York Times – World · US
Amid a reprieve in the fighting, Iran’s leaders are betting that they can endure more pain than President Trump can, and they have leverage over the Strait of …
Geopolitics
Oman presents Iran with Gulf-backed plan for voluntary fees to use Hormuz
The Hindu – World · India
- Oman proposes managing Hormuz with Iran via voluntary fees to resolve trade disruptions from the U.S.-Israeli conflict. - U.S. threatens to resume strikes …
Geopolitics
Israel says U.S. bombers used its bases to strike Iran
The Hindu – World · India
The fact is that, at the moment — and this could change within an hour -- the Iranians are firing at everything in the region except one country: the State of …
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