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Geopolitics

Philippines’ plan to fortify coastal defences: deterrence or target?

South China Morning Post – World · China

A Philippine coastal defence project in Palawan province could complicate Chinese operations near the Spratly Islands, but is unlikely to close Manila’s milita…

Geopolitics

Has Trump's Pakistan reset failed? Why Islamabad still leans towards China

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

China ‘strongly dissatisfied’ with nationalisation of British Steel

The Guardian – World · Europe

Move dealt ‘severe blow to Chinese companies’ confidence in investing in the UK’, says Ministry of CommerceChina’s government has said it is “strongly dissatis…

Geopolitics

BIMSTEC security chiefs vow joint action against terrorism, endorse maritime law enforcement principles

The Hindu – World · India

The meeting held in New Delhi was hosted by National Security Advisor Ajit Doval

Geopolitics

6 Iran bridges hit, war expands to Syria and Iraq: Latest updates in US-Iran war

Indian Express – World · India

- US targets Iran's bridges, ports, and infrastructure to pressure Hormuz, killing 7 in strikes. - Iran retaliates with missile attacks on US allies, militar…

Geopolitics

China hits out at British Steel nationalisation

BBC News – World · Europe

The UK government said taking the firm into public hands would safeguard "a vital national capability".

Geopolitics

US bombards Iran in sixth-straight night of attacks

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

The US has made good on threats to bomb civilian infrastructure in Iran in its sixth-straight night of attacks.

Geopolitics

Hegseth shares photo of Chabahar port tower collapsing amid strikes in Iran

Times of India – World · India

Chabahar port has been a repeated target of American airstrikes. Iranian state media acknowledged a third round of strikes on the facility without immediately …

Geopolitics

Marines board tanker amid blockade of Iranian ports as US expands strikes with attacks on bridges

The Guardian – World · Europe

Boarding of M/T Wen Yao in Gulf of Oman comes as expanded airstrike campaign hits five bridges in southern IranAmerican forces boarded a ship in the Gulf of Om…

Geopolitics

China rebukes UK over nationalisation of British Steel

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

The UK has appropriated its last working steelworks following fears its former Chinese owners would shut it down.

Geopolitics

Philippines condemns Chinese media depicting it as monkey in AI video

BBC News – World · Europe

China Daily posted a video of a monkey being forced to sing its claims to the South China Sea.

Geopolitics

Iranian sources say US strikes hit civilian infrastructure

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Iranian social media accounts, and local sources allege that US strikes caused casualties and hit infrastructure.

Geopolitics

Iran War Updates: U.S. Launches New Strikes, as Tensions Escalate Over Strait of Hormuz

The New York Times – World · US

American forces appeared to be focused on infrastructure, hitting bridges and a railway junction, Iranian state media reported.

Geopolitics

Iran war: Tehran warns of wider disruption amid US strikes

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

The US launched a sixth night of strikes on Iran. Tehran has reportedly told Yemen's Houthis to be ready to disrupt Red Sea shipping if Iranian power infrastru…

Geopolitics

US-Iran War News Live Updates: Washington launches fresh wave of strikes as war with Iran shows little sign of de-escalating

Indian Express – World · India

- India clarifies India-operated Shahid Beheshti terminal at Chabahar Port remains undamaged despite US strikes on the site. - Iran launches missile strikes …

Geopolitics

Iran war live: US carries out strikes on civilian infrastructure in south

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Officials report power outages, attack on train station in Bandar, as Iran says Hormuz won't return to pre-war status.

Geopolitics

Blasts reported in Iran as US launches new wave of strikes

BBC News – World · Europe

Iran says US strikes hit bridges in the country in an apparent escalation, while the US boards a ship in the Strait of Hormuz.

Geopolitics

US and Iran exchange blows in rekindled Middle East war

South China Morning Post – World · China

The United States struck Iran and Tehran attacked US allies in the Gulf on Thursday as the foes battled over the vital Strait of Hormuz in the renewed Middle E…

Geopolitics

Here’s Where the U.S. and Iran Have Launched Attacks as the War Escalates

The New York Times – World · US

The U.S. military has appeared to widen its targets in Iran, while Iran has fired at bases belonging to American allies in the Middle East.

Geopolitics

Syria says it foiled Hezbollah weapons shipment

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Syrian authorities say they intercepted a shipment of missiles and drones allegedly destined for Hezbollah in Lebanon.

Geopolitics

How Syria is redefining ties with Russia

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

After Bashar al-Assad's fall in 2024, Syria cut ties with some former allies but redefined its relationship with Russia.

Geopolitics

Syria seizes advanced weapons it says were bound for Lebanon’s Hezbollah

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Hezbollah denies activity in Syria after interception of arms shipment including missiles, rockets and drones via Iraq.

Geopolitics

Nicaragua severs diplomatic ties with Italy over 1978 murder case

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

The rift follows Italy’s renewed demand for Nicaragua to extradite the man convicted of former prime minister's killing.

Geopolitics

How serious is Iran’s threat to disrupt shipping in the Red Sea?

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

After the Strait of Hormuz, Iran's IRGC warns it could next target Bab al-Mandeb.

Geopolitics

Beijing denounces US chip curbs as threat to global supply chains

South China Morning Post – World · China

Beijing has condemned the latest efforts by US lawmakers to curb Chinese access to leading semiconductor chips and chipmaking equipment, warning that they woul…

Geopolitics

Iran slams 'barbaric' U.S. attack after hospital evacuated due to nearby strike

The Hindu – World · India

At the heart of the fighting is the Strait of Hormuz, a waterway crucial to global oil and gas flows

Geopolitics

Bangladeshi diplomat appointed head of UN mission in Afghanistan

The Hindu – World · India

She served as Bangladesh's Permanent Representative to the United Nations from 2019 to 2022

Geopolitics

Indian consulate in Dubai temporarily shut, passport services halted: What applicants need to know

Indian Express – World · India

- Indian Consulate in Dubai temporarily closed July 17–19 for road maintenance. - Passport-visa attestation services paused during closure. - Services resu…

Geopolitics

Iran says US military strikes near children’s cancer hospital, forcing chaotic emergency evacuation of 211 patients

Indian Express – World · India

- Iran accuses the U.S. of bombing near a children’s cancer hospital in Ahvaz, forcing evacuation of 211 patients, including those on life-support. - U.S. st…

Geopolitics

Pakistan, a mediator in the war, struggles to make itself heard.

The New York Times – World · US

- U.S. attacks target Iran’s infrastructure near Strait of Hormuz, hitting bridges and a railway junction, per Iranian media. - Iran warns of crushing region…

Geopolitics

Iran tells Houthis to close Red Sea gateway if U.S. hits power network: report

The Hindu – World · India

A source close to the Houthis said the group had completed preparations to attack ‌shipping by deploying missiles and drones near Bab el-Mandeb strait, the gat…

Geopolitics

Chinese foreign vice-minister Ma Zhaoxu set for US visit in ‘temperature test’ for Xi

South China Morning Post – World · China

Chinese foreign vice-minister Ma Zhaoxu is expected to head to the United States next week on a trip likely to lay the groundwork for President Xi Jinping’s vi…

Geopolitics

Teenager accused of carrying out sabotage actions in Poland for Russia

BBC News – World · Europe

Polish security services say the aim was to incite ethnic tensions between Poland and Ukraine.

Geopolitics

US coastguard cutters have a South China Sea mission. Will it make a difference?

South China Morning Post – World · China

A US decision to redeploy half a dozen small coastguard ships from the Middle East to the South China Sea is unlikely to alter the balance of power in the disp…

Geopolitics

U.K. urges FIFA to investigate Argentina over Falklands banner at World Cup

The Hindu – World · India

On July 15, Argentina beat England 2-1 in a World Cup semifinal; during post-match celebrations, Argentine players held a banner handed over by fans in the sta…

Geopolitics

Does Beijing own Batanes? Why Chinese scholars’ claim is a warning shot to Manila

South China Morning Post – World · China

Chinese scholars have drawn fierce pushback from Manila by claiming Beijing should have sovereignty over the Batanes Islands, while analysts said the academic …

Geopolitics

Indonesian migrant fishers hooked by false promises, reeled into slavery on high seas

South China Morning Post – World · China

Lured by promises of good money working aboard a foreign fishing vessel, Akhmad left Indonesia and headed out to sea, enduring months of abuse and exploitation…

Geopolitics

Global Opinion Shifts Toward Favoring China Over the U.S., Poll Finds

The New York Times – World · US

An annual survey from the Pew Research Center found that more countries felt positively about China than America.

Geopolitics

Iran eyes the Red Sea: How it can control the vital maritime chokepoint

Times of India – World · India

- TOI World Desk's team of seasoned journalists and writers covers global events round the clock, providing timely and diverse news. - Committed to accuracy,…

Geopolitics

More than 500 feared dead after reports of two shipwrecks off Myanmar, UN says

The Guardian – World · Europe

Vessels believed to have departed from Myanmar in late June, with mostly Muslim Rohingya minority onboardThe United Nations has said more than 500 people are f…

Geopolitics

U.S. airstrikes hit northern Iran as it disables ship trying to run blockade

The Hindu – World · India

Iran retaliates with missile and drone attacks on Bahrain, Jordan and Kuwait, authorities in those countries home to U.S. forces said

Geopolitics

'Cast-iron support for Ukraine': Keir Starmer backs Kyiv on final visit as UK PM

Times of India – World · India

- TOI World Desk's team provides global news and diverse perspectives round the clock. - Committed to accuracy, depth, and timeliness in international report…

Geopolitics

Rohingya refugees among over 500 feared dead after Myanmar boats capsize

South China Morning Post – World · China

The UN warned on Thursday that more than 500 people were feared dead following reports of two large shipwrecks off Myanmar since late June. The UN’s Internatio…

Geopolitics

Brazil condemns US move to impose 25% tariffs next week

The Guardian – World · Europe

Trade office cites investigation of Brazilian trade practices while Marco Rubio says Lula’s policies ‘bad for Americans and bad for Brazilians’ Brazil has cond…

Geopolitics

US forces disable Iranian-bound oil tanker amid naval blockade enforcement

Indian Express – World · India

- US disabled unladen oil tanker *M/T Belma* after it ignored warnings and violated naval blockade toward Iran. - US resumed naval blockade, disabling one no…

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