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Geopolitics

India's Ambassador Kwatra meets U.S. Senator Sheehy, discusses defence ties

The Hindu – World · India

India’s envoy to the U.S. Vinay Mohan Kwatra discussed the vital defence partnership between the two nations and appreciated U.S. Senator Tim Sheehy’s support …

Geopolitics

Will the war on Iran affect ASEAN’s efforts to tackle regional issues?

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Renewed fighting between the US and Iran has overshadowed the ASEAN gathering in Manila.

Geopolitics

Houthis claim attack on oil tankers as US launches more strikes on Iran

BBC News – World · Europe

The Houthi attacks would be the first in the Red Sea since the Iran-backed group announced a "maritime embargo" against Saudi Arabia.

Geopolitics

US, Saudi Arabia sign historic nuclear deal that could allow local uranium enrichment

Indian Express – World · India

- US and Saudi Arabia signed a nuclear cooperation deal to enable Saudi’s civilian program, with US firms potentially building an enrichment plant if approved.…

Geopolitics

Yemen’s Houthis claim attacks on Red Sea tankers as US launches 12th night of strikes on Iran – Middle East crisis live

The Guardian – World · Europe

US military says it is degrading Tehran’s ability to threaten ships in strait of Hormuz; Houthis say tankers violated their blockade; US signs nuclear deal wit…

Geopolitics

Iran says stopped three oil tankers transiting Hormuz

The Hindu – World · India

In recent weeks, Iran has hit tankers using a route hugging the Omani coast to traverse the strait, in a bid to strongarm vessels into using its own waters and…

Geopolitics

Iran War Live Updates: Iran Digs In After Latest Trump Threat on Civilian Targets

The New York Times – World · US

Early Thursday in the Middle East, the U.S. Central Command said it was carrying out a new wave strikes on Iran, a 12th consecutive day of attacks. Iranian sta…

Geopolitics

Houthis Claim Strikes on 2 Saudi Oil Tankers in Red Sea

The New York Times – World · US

The Saudi authorities had yet to confirm the hits, which would be the first attacks since the Iranian-backed Yemeni group announced a blockade on Saudi Arabia.

Geopolitics

After latest clash at sea, China warns Philippines of ‘bitter consequences’

South China Morning Post – World · China

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Wednesday warned his Philippine counterpart that Manila would “bear the bitter consequences” if it tried to provoke Beijing…

Geopolitics

US signs landmark nuclear deal with Saudi Arabia

BBC News – World · Europe

The US Department of Energy says the "peaceful" co-operation agreement will give US firms "great access" to the Saudi nuclear energy programme.

Geopolitics

Iran war: Houthis claim Red Sea attacks on Saudi tankers, raising risk of new chokepoint

South China Morning Post – World · China

⁠The Iranian-aligned Houthis on Thursday claimed military strikes on two Saudi oil tankers as part of a naval blockade on Saudi Arabia, further raising the ris…

Geopolitics

US signs landmark nuclear deal with Saudi Arabia that could pave the way for domestic nuclear enrichment

The Guardian – World · Europe

Trump administration hails agreement, which comes as the US fights a war with Iran in part to prevent Tehran enriching uranium domesticallyThe US has signed a …

Geopolitics

Yemen’s Houthis claim attack on two Saudi oil tankers

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Claimed attacks come days after Houthis announced naval embargo on Saudi vessels

Geopolitics

US signs 30-year nuclear cooperation deal with Saudi Arabia

Times of India – World · India

The United States and Saudi Arabia signed a civil nuclear cooperation agreement. This pact allows for a joint study on uranium enrichment facilities. US offici…

Geopolitics

Rubio says US, China must ‘work through’ big differences at ASEAN meeting

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Rubio met his Chinese counterpart to discuss managing tensions ahead of President Xi Jinping's upcoming US visit.

Geopolitics

Iranian missiles show deadly precision amid US-Iran war escalation

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Killing of three US soldiers at Jordan base shows Iran maintains the ability to exact deadly toll in grinding conflict.

Geopolitics

US not getting enough critical minerals from China, Greer says as Xi-Trump meeting looms

South China Morning Post – World · China

Washington is still not receiving sufficient critical mineral exports from China, US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer said on Wednesday, even as top America…

Geopolitics

How China and Indonesia can build a truly sturdy partnership

South China Morning Post – World · China

In April 1955, amid the Cold War, 304 representatives across 29 Asian and African nations convened in Bandung, Indonesia, to discuss the principles of a more c…

Geopolitics

Coveted U.S. Nuclear Deal Is a Coup for Saudi Crown Prince

The New York Times – World · US

Saudi Arabia has for years sought a deal to obtain American nuclear technology. The agreement, signed on Wednesday, could deepen U.S.-Saudi ties for decades to…

Geopolitics

Saudi Arabia’s Nuclear Plans

The New York Times – World · US

The U.S. will help the Saudis develop a civilian nuclear program, with uncertain consequences for the Middle East.

Geopolitics

How the Trump Administration’s Nuclear Deal With Saudi Arabia May Work

The New York Times – World · US

The Trump administration announced an agreement with Saudi Arabia on a civilian nuclear program. Such deals, known as 123 Agreements, are designed to prevent …

Geopolitics

Griffiths: Diplomacy requires US and Iran to accept they have ‘lost‘

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Griffiths: Diplomacy requires US and Iran to accept they have ‘lost‘

Geopolitics

Quad seeks free & open Indo-Pacific, pushes back against Chinese assertiveness

Times of India – World · India

- India's multi-alignment and strategic autonomy were highlighted during a meeting in Manila between External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and China's foreign…

Geopolitics

Jaishankar pushes for fair trade, supply chain reliability in talks with Wang Yi

Times of India – World · India

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi in Manila. They discussed fair market access and trade balance, and supply chain rel…

Geopolitics

‘Would expect India to be concerned’: US Secretary Rubio on Trump’s generic drug tariffs

Indian Express – World · India

- US Secretary of State Marco Rubio met India’s Jaishankar in Manila, discussing trade, tariffs, energy, defense, and AI, with India not raising concerns about…

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Who could be the next UN Secretary-General?

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

For the first time in a decade, the United Nations will soon choose a new Secretary-General. DW takes a look at the six candidates, what they stand for and the…

Geopolitics

How Russia is luring foreign nationals to fight in Ukraine

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

More and more, Russia is recruiting men from the world’s poorest countries to send them to the front in the Ukraine war. Why are people joining up?

Geopolitics

Balen ends envoy snub amid protests, to meet India & China ambassadors

Times of India – World · India

Nepal PM to hold one-on-one talks with both envoys on same day

Geopolitics

Ukraine’s strikes on ‘Russia’s Amazon’ bring war closer to ordinary Russians

South China Morning Post – World · China

⁠From humble origins as a family business run out of an ⁠apartment near Moscow, Wildberries has grown in under two decades into Russia’s top online retailer an…

Geopolitics

Rubio and Chinese Diplomat Make Plans for Trump and Xi’s Washington Summit

The New York Times – World · US

Secretary of State Marco Rubio spent much of a meeting with China’s foreign minister discussing the summit, but did not bring up President Trump’s claims of el…

Geopolitics

Germany's growing interest in Africa: A win for both sides?

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

Germany is deepening its footprint across Africa, as Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul embarks on his third trip to the continent in 2026. His top-level talks w…

Geopolitics

Tankers make sharp U-turns after Houthi shipping threat

BBC News – World · Europe

All of the ships were travelling to or from Saudi ports before changing course, ship-tracking data shows.

Geopolitics

Ukraine’s New Military Chief Faces a Monumental Test

The New York Times – World · US

Maj. Gen. Mykhailo Drapatyi faces a balancing act between asserting the independence favored by military reformers and accommodating political input on battlef…

Geopolitics

Australia to warn China it won’t be bullied by ‘provocative‘ actions as it builds military and nuclear arsenal

The Guardian – World · Europe

Foreign minister Penny Wong will deliver speech criticising China’s recent launch of a nuclear-capable submarine-launched missileGet our breaking news email, f…

Geopolitics

Beijing and Manila should avoid South China Sea ‘miscalculation’: top diplomats

South China Morning Post – World · China

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi met his Philippine counterpart in Manila on Wednesday, with both sides highlighting the need for “reducing the risk of miscalc…

Geopolitics

Wang Yi and Marco Rubio at Asean discuss Xi’s planned US visit, South China Sea clash

South China Morning Post – World · China

The Chinese president’s planned trip to the US and the Beijing-Manila South China Sea dispute led the agenda when the top Chinese and American diplomats met in…

Geopolitics

Canada becomes first observer to British-Italian-Japanese GCAP fighter jet project

South China Morning Post – World · China

Canada has been given a front-row seat to a British-Italian-Japanese effort to develop a sixth-generation fighter aircraft, allowing Ottawa to diversify its de…

Geopolitics

India-bound oil tankers take U-turn in Red Sea after Houthi threat

Indian Express – World · India

- Three oil tankers made U-turns in the Red Sea after a Houthi warning, risking disruptions to key shipping routes and energy markets. - Houthi naval blockad…

Geopolitics

Why the Houthis’ latest move has raised fears of another global shipping disruption

Indian Express – World · India

- Houthis impose naval blockade on Saudi-linked vessels in Bab al-Mandeb Strait, threatening global maritime traffic and oil exports. - Blockade follows Saud…

Geopolitics

Middle East crisis live: US renews strikes on Iran as Trump threatens to attack nuclear site ‘very heavily’

The Guardian – World · Europe

US military completes 11th night of strikes as attacks overshadow diplomatic efforts in Pakistan to salvage interim ceasefire dealHouthis threaten attacks on s…

Geopolitics

EU bids to finalise new Russia sanctions amid discontent from some member states – Europe live

The Guardian – World · Europe

EU ambassadors head to Brussels aiming to sign off on 21st package of sanctions, after previous attempts ended without successin DniproSome much-awaited change…

Geopolitics

Air defences activate in Iran and flames rise from US attacks

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Explosions could be heard over Tehran as the US army said it had completed its 11th consecutive day of strikes on Iran.

Geopolitics

Iran toll in Hormuz would set ‘dangerous precedent’ says Rubio

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Iran toll in Hormuz would set 'dangerous precedent' says Rubio

Geopolitics

Canada joins European 6th-generation GCAP fighter program, will India be next?

Times of India – World · India

Canada joins the sixth-generation Global Combat Air Programme as an observer. The United States is developing its F-47 fighter under the Next Generation Air D…

Geopolitics

France's top General Fabien Mandon visits India to deepen strategic partnership

Times of India – World · India

France's chief of defence staff visited India to further strengthen strategic ties. High-level visits and joint exercises underscore growing defense cooperatio…

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