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Geopolitics

At least 17 killed in Russian and Ukrainian long-range strikes

The Hindu – World · India

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said a Russian missile strike outside the Ukrainian capital killed six people, with a rescue operation ongoing and "doz…

Geopolitics

Russia and Ukraine Trade Deadly Blows With Missiles and Drones

The New York Times – World · US

Ukrainian strikes set fire to warehouses and other sites in Russia, and Russian bombing rocked Ukraine’s capital, as the two countries escalated an air campaig…

Geopolitics

India, Israel conclude second round of trade pact negotiations

The Hindu – World · India

India and Israel remain committed to working towards the early conclusion of a balanced, comprehensive and mutually beneficial FTA which will further expand tr…

Geopolitics

Why Iran's Pickaxe Mountain is a tough target for the US

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

Donald Trump has threatened to attack a suspected Iranian nuclear site buried deep under a mountain. Pickaxe Mountain remains one of the biggest unanswered que…

Geopolitics

Why Trump's 'forced labor' tariffs leave the world puzzled

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

After the US Supreme Court struck down Donald Trump's emergency tariffs, the White House has turned to another trade law linked to alleged human rights abuses.

Geopolitics

Can Southeast Asia survive more Iran war fuel shocks?

South China Morning Post – World · China

Southeast Asia’s governments have spent months trying to blunt the effects of war-driven energy shocks from the Middle East, but renewed fighting between the U…

Geopolitics

Malaysia’s refugee registration halt risks ‘ultimate disaster’ for new arrivals

South China Morning Post – World · China

Malaysia has ordered the UN refugee agency to stop registering new refugees while it builds a biometric identification system that officials say will give them…

Geopolitics

‘We’re Trapped in Hell’: Iranians Say Life Is Put On Hold by Months of War

The New York Times – World · US

Devastated by cycles of violence and economic crisis, many are giving up on work and their futures as the United States batters Iran again.

Geopolitics

Mykhailo Drapatyi: Can new Ukraine army chief alter Russia war’s direction?

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

In 2014, a young Drapatyi became an icon for his daredevilry in Mariupol. Can he lead his military to victory?

Geopolitics

US summons Malaysian envoy over ban on Israeli citizens

South China Morning Post – World · China

Malaysia’s ambassador to the United States was ⁠summoned by the ⁠US State Department to explain ⁠Kuala Lumpur’s position on Israel, state media reported, citin…

Geopolitics

UN leader candidates pitch visions to save world body in crisis

South China Morning Post – World · China

The six candidates vying to lead the United Nations stressed the importance of restoring the credibility of an organisation in crisis during a restrained debat…

Geopolitics

Will Houthi attacks on Saudi ships hurt India | Explained

The Hindu – World · India

The strikes, which the Houthis said were part of a “naval blockade” on Saudi Arabia, threaten to block another vital chokepoint, the Bab el-Mandeb, in the glob…

Geopolitics

Ireland urged to put pressure on Germany over pro-Palestinian activist’s trial

The Guardian – World · Europe

Irish politicians concerned about Daniel Tatlow-Devally’s treatment in jail want Micheál Martin to send observers to Ulm 5 trialA cross-party delegation of Iri…

Geopolitics

Japanese militant who took part in 1972 Israel airport attack dies in Beirut

South China Morning Post – World · China

Kozo Okamoto, the Japanese militant who took part in a deadly attack on Tel Aviv’s airport more than five decades ago, died on Thursday in Beirut, the Palestin…

Geopolitics

Hun Manet vows to make Cambodia ‘not worth staying’ for scammers

South China Morning Post – World · China

Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet pledged to step up a crackdown on transnational online scam networks, but warned the criminal syndicates were adapting by fr…

Geopolitics

US launches new strikes on Iran over shipping routes threat

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

The US said the latest strikes were aimed at weakening the threat Iran poses to commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz. The US has now attacked Iran for 1…

Geopolitics

What are the Abraham Accords?

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

US President Donald Trump has seemingly backpedalled on a nuclear deal with Saudi Arabia.

Geopolitics

US launches 13th night of strikes as Iran warns of escalation in the Gulf

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Al Jazeera’s Tohid Asadi reports from Tehran as the US launches strikes for the 13th consecutive night.

Geopolitics

Iran War Live Updates: Iran Rejected a U.S. Cease-Fire Offer Delivered by Iraq, Officials Say

The New York Times – World · US

The prime minister of Iraq, who recently visited the White House, carried the proposal to Tehran. The U.S. military said it conducted a 13th consecutive night …

Geopolitics

Houthi attacks raise fears of wider Middle East conflict and more global economic damage

BBC News – World · Europe

The Iran-backed group in Yemen has threatened to target Saudi vessels in a vital shipping route.

Geopolitics

Israel bombs Gaza after displacement orders, kills two Palestinians

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Humanitarian situation in Gaza is 'desperate', UN official says, as Israeli violations of 'ceasefire' intensify.

Geopolitics

UN envoy for Yemen ‘alarmed’ by Houthis’ Red Sea attacks, calls for talks

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Hans Grundberg warns that further confrontation risks 'deepening the suffering of the Yemeni people'.

Geopolitics

How the Houthi Red Sea blockade will impact the world

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

The Houthis' blockade of Bab al-Mandeb threatens a vital global trade route.

Geopolitics

UK ‘ready to defend itself’ after Iranian threat over US bases

The Guardian – World · Europe

IRGC claims base in south-west England was used by US to launch bombing missions, making it ‘legitimate target’Middle East crisis live – latest updatesThe gove…

Geopolitics

Won’t forget India’s rescue of 12 Chinese crew members : China's defence attache

Times of India – World · India

- China’s new Defence Attache, Rear Admiral You Jian, thanks India’s military for rescuing 12 Chinese crew members. - Rescue operation highlights bilateral m…

Geopolitics

US-Saudi nuclear deal hinges on normalisation with Israel

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

President Trump said a proposed US-Saudi civilian nuclear deal is subject to Saudi Arabia joining the Abraham Accords

Geopolitics

As the West finds common cause, China prepares for the worst

South China Morning Post – World · China

Mid-July should have been a moment of quiet satisfaction in Beijing. Fresh data showed China’s favourability surpassing that of the United States in 25 of 37 n…

Geopolitics

What to Know About Iran and the Houthis

The New York Times – World · US

The Yemeni militant group appeared to open a new front in the conflict between its backer, Iran, and the United States, by attacking ships and announcing a blo…

Geopolitics

Chaos Breaks Out at Border Crossings With Iraq

The New York Times – World · US

Videos verified by The New York Times show border crossings in southern Iraq becoming the latest target in the hostilities in the Middle East.

Geopolitics

China vows to defend Brazil’s sovereignty as Trump’s 25% tariff bites

South China Morning Post – World · China

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi told Brazil that Beijing would continue to support its sovereignty, security, and development interests hours after a 25 per c…

Geopolitics

A Russian Spy, Suddenly Cast Into the Spotlight, Flees Japan

The New York Times – World · US

The military intelligence officer left the country after The Times reported that he was using the Aeroflot airline office in Tokyo to conduct espionage.

Geopolitics

Germany seeks energy and trading partners in Africa

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

Germany wants to boost relations with Africa. During his trip, German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul has promoted cooperation on energy, infrastructure and t…

Geopolitics

Iran war: Chinese tanker passes Red Sea choke point despite Houthi blockade

South China Morning Post – World · China

The Houthi militia in Yemen appears to be allowing some ships to pass through the Bab al-Mandab strait at the mouth of the Red Sea, despite its blockade of shi…

Geopolitics

Iran flew IRGC commanders, missile gear to Yemen’s Houthis: Report

Indian Express – World · India

- Iran sent IRGC commanders, advisers, and missile/drone equipment to Yemen via a Mahan Air flight, diverted to Hodeidah after an airport attack, to bolster Ho…

Geopolitics

EU waters down Russia sanctions over fears China could seize key LNG assets

South China Morning Post – World · China

The EU has watered down its latest round of sanctions on Moscow after concluding that banning Greek companies from transporting Russian gas to third countries …

Geopolitics

EU locks in oil price cap in new Russia sanctions

The Hindu – World · India

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy thanked the EU for the latest measures, saying it was "crucial to preserve our unity and keep up this pressure" on the …

Geopolitics

US strikes on southern Iran infrastructure widen war

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

The latest US strikes on tunnels, bridges and other infrastructure further inland from the Strait of Hormuz could indicate that Washington is shifting gears in…

Geopolitics

For South Korea, U.S.-Saudi Nuclear Deal Exposes a Double Standard

The New York Times – World · US

President Trump has put Saudi Arabia on the path to enriching uranium on its own soil, a demand South Korea has been making for years.

Geopolitics

MoD cancels army training in Kenya over powers to prosecute British soldiers

The Guardian – World · Europe

September exercise called off after Kenya raises concerns over funding and jurisdiction for criminal offencesThe British army has been forced to cancel trainin…

Geopolitics

Ghanaians' ICC petition over migrant attacks 'opportunistic', says South Africa

BBC News – World · Europe

The petition argues the violence against migrants in South Africa could amount to crimes against humanity.

Geopolitics

A New Target for Ukraine’s Long-Range Attacks: Russia’s Version of Amazon

The New York Times – World · US

Kyiv is escalating its air war by striking commercial warehouses, trying to bring the conflict closer to home for ordinary Russians.

Geopolitics

Sri Lankan Navy arrests 9 Indian fishermen near Talaimannar

Indian Express – World · India

- Sri Lankan Navy arrested nine Indian fishermen and seized their trawler for illegal fishing near Talaimannar, part of ongoing tensions over maritime boundary…

Geopolitics

Germany news: FM Wadephul wraps up Africa tour in South Africa

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul's Africa tour ends today in South Africa, Germany's largest trade partner on the continent. Follow DW for the latest.

Geopolitics

Travellers panic as US attacks Iran-Iraq border crossing

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Travellers panic as US attacks Iran-Iraq border crossing

Geopolitics

Top US and Russian diplomats discuss Ukraine war in Manila

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov 'reaffirmed ​readiness' for political ​and diplomatic settlement to Russia-Ukraine war.

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