Geopolitics
UK-Switzerland deal to scrap roaming charges and allow Britons to use e-gates
BBC News – World · Europe
The UK signs a new services deal with Switzerland it says will increase exports by £5.2bn annually "in the long run".
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Geopolitics
Ukraine allies meet in Paris to boost air defence, pressure Russia to end war
South China Morning Post – World · China
Ukraine’s allies gathered in Paris on Monday to ramp up support for Kyiv, particularly in air defence, and increase pressure on Russia to end the war, which is…
Geopolitics
South Korea airs concerns over North Korean border activity
Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe
South Korea has voiced concern that its neighbor's actions along the demilitarized zone between the two countries may be in breach of the 1953 armistice agreem…
Geopolitics
Britons to use e-gates in Switzerland as Starmer seals £5.2bn trade deal
The Guardian – World · Europe
Roaming charges also scrapped and trading terms continue for medicines, cars, art, jewellery and other goodsBritish nationals can expect shorter passport queue…
Geopolitics
Iran war is no longer a contest over just the Strait of Hormuz
South China Morning Post – World · China
Early on July 12, after Iran declared the Strait of Hormuz closed until further notice and struck a Cyprus-flagged container ship, the United States launched i…
Geopolitics
Iran: Living in limbo between war and ceasefire
Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe
Repeated ceasefire violations, contradictory political signals and ongoing emergency measures have fueled exhaustion, anger and deep uncertainty among many Ira…
Geopolitics
How Philippines is reshaping South China Sea defence, 10 years after Hague ruling
South China Morning Post – World · China
A decade after a tribunal in The Hague ruled on July 12, 2016, that Beijing’s sweeping South China Sea claims had no legal basis, Philippine officials and anal…
Geopolitics
Sudan's paramilitary RSF chief sentenced to death over war crimes
BBC News – World · Europe
Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo was convicted in absentia along with 15 RSF commanders and allies.
Geopolitics
China rejects US, Panamanian claims of ‘weaponising’ ship inspections
South China Morning Post – World · China
China has defended its inspections of Panama-flagged ships as routine safety checks, rejecting US and Panamanian accusations that it is weaponising shipping li…
Geopolitics
Top UN official accuses Hamas of Gaza aid obstruction
The Hindu – World · India
Hamas's actions "endangered humanitarian personnel, intimidated workers delivering life-saving food assistance and disrupted life-saving humanitarian operation…
Geopolitics
The Next Phase in Ukraine’s War With Russia: The Battle for Minds
The New York Times – World · US
Ukrainians, already drone innovators, are turning their focus to psychological operations aimed at undercutting Russian support for the war.
Geopolitics
No EU agreement yet on 21st Russian sanctions package, says EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas
The Hindu – World · India
EU countries hoping to get 250 listings agreed before a meeting of EU Foreign Affairs Ministers in Brussels says EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas
Geopolitics
Why Iran insists on controlling the Strait of Hormuz
The Hindu – World · India
In the MoU, the U.S. has made several concessions to Iran. It lifted its maritime blockade, issued a sanctions waiver for Iranian crude and other petroleum pro…
Geopolitics
Iran attacks US military bases in Bahrain, Kuwait, and Jordan
Al Jazeera – News · Middle East
Iran launches attacks on Gulf states, targeting US military assets in Bahrain, Kuwait, and Jordan.
Geopolitics
China cries foul after 14 nations reject Beijing's South China Sea claims
Times of India – World · India
Accusing Japan of interfering in regional affairs and undermining peace and stability, China insisted that its sovereignty over the disputed waters has "never …
Geopolitics
Middle East crisis live: US launches new wave of strikes on Iran; Tehran says attacks render diplomacy ‘futile’
The Guardian – World · Europe
Iran has sought to establish a permanent system for collecting fees in the strait of Hormuz and warned vessels not to sail without its authorisationBahrain’s i…
Geopolitics
West Asia war LIVE: U.S. strikes kill one, wound 4 in southwest Iran: state media
The Hindu – World · India
The flare-up is the latest to undermine an interim agreement between Washington and Tehran aimed at ending their war, which has caused global economic shockwav…
Geopolitics
US-Iran War Live Updates: 1 killed, 4 wounded in Iran’s Mahshahr as US strikes enter third hour
Indian Express – World · India
- Iran denies needing foreign workers to guard Hormuz, rejecting US claims of being its "guardian" and threatening retaliation if tensions escalate. - US and…
Geopolitics
US launches more strikes on Iran as Strait of Hormuz standoff deepens
Al Jazeera – News · Middle East
The US has launched a new wave of strikes on Iran targeting Tehran's ability to threaten shipping in the strait.
Geopolitics
UK deal to serve as testing ground for India’s Western trade ambitions
South China Morning Post – World · China
India’s free-trade agreement with the United Kingdom will take effect on Wednesday, offering businesses on both sides immediate tariff relief while giving New …
Geopolitics
U.S. launches more strikes on Iran as standoff over Strait of Hormuz escalates
The Hindu – World · India
A U.S. official said a few strikes were conducted on missile and air defence systems and paramilitary Revolutionary Guard boats at a couple of locations to fur…
Geopolitics
US launches more strikes against Iran as conflict over Hormuz escalates
South China Morning Post – World · China
The United States launched several waves of strikes on Iran on Sunday over an Iranian attack on a container ship in the Strait of Hormuz that set it ablaze and…
Geopolitics
Gulf war: US steps up strikes to 'degrade' Iran's ability to attack ships, mariners at Hormuz
Times of India – World · India
United States forces conducted new strikes against Iran early Monday morning. These operations aimed to degrade Iran's capability to attack commercial shipping…
Geopolitics
MEA condemns attack on tanker off Oman coast; 10 Indians rescued, 1 missing
Times of India – World · India
- India condemns attack on UAE-flagged GFS Galaxy, attacked off Oman's coast in Arabian Sea. - 11 Indian nationals on board, 10 wounded; vessel part of UAE f…
Geopolitics
Iran war: US carries out fresh strikes near Strait of Hormuz
Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe
The US army said the strikes near the vital waterway were intended to "degrade" Tehran's ability to attack commercial ships. Follow DW for more.
Geopolitics
Hormuz crisis: Iran hit triggers fears of fuel supply disruption
Times of India – World · India
An Iranian attack on a ship with Indian crew has heightened concerns. This incident raises worries about fuel and fertilizer supply disruptions. Indian authori…
Geopolitics
Nine dead as Russia and Ukraine trade drone and missile salvos
Al Jazeera – News · Middle East
Ukraine is particularly vulnerable to Russian ballistic missiles due to critical shortage of Patriot munitions.
Geopolitics
Why the Iran-US ceasefire is falling apart
Al Jazeera – News · Middle East
Iran, US resumed fighting because they don’t see each other as ‘reliable negotiating partners’, says analyst Ali Vaez.
Geopolitics
How Trump Failed to Secure the Strait of Hormuz in His Iran Deal
The New York Times – World · US
President Trump signed an agreement that Iran said gave it control of the waterway — and global energy supplies. Now, Iran’s military is violently asserting au…
Geopolitics
Israeli gunfire in Gaza refugee camp kills 6, including 9-year-old girl
South China Morning Post – World · China
Israeli attacks killed at least six people in the Gaza Strip on Sunday, including a 9-year-old girl, Palestinian health officials said, as mediators held more…
Geopolitics
Ukrainian drone strikes force Russia to suspend shipping in Sea of Azov
The Guardian – World · Europe
Vital maritime corridor closes after 90 vessels – including shadow fleet oil tankers – are attacked in under a weekRussia has been forced to suspend shipping i…
Geopolitics
For a China on the rise, soft power is vital
South China Morning Post – World · China
Europeans are reconsidering who their countries should partner with in an increasingly uncertain world. A June survey of 24 European Union countries by Public …
Geopolitics
Trump Sought an Iran War Exit. Putin Pushed On in Ukraine. Now Both Are Stuck.
The New York Times – World · US
The Iran and Ukraine wars underline the common limits of military force in achieving political ends, but also the differences between a dug-in Russian presiden…
Geopolitics
Beijing hits out as US-led coalition marks 10th anniversary of South China Sea ruling
South China Morning Post – World · China
Beijing has cast US-led military deployments as the “primary threat” to peace in the South China Sea, hitting back at a multinational declaration that marked t…
Geopolitics
US CENTCOM completes third round of strikes on Iran
Al Jazeera – News · Middle East
US CENTCOM completes third round of strikes on Iran
Geopolitics
Beyond the Quad: How India is expanding its defence arc across the Indo-Pacific
Times of India – World · India
Prime Minister Modi's Indo-Pacific visits highlight India's growing defense ties. India strengthens its Indo-Pacific strategy through diverse bilateral partner…
Geopolitics
Pakistan, Saudi Arabia express concern over escalation in West Asia conflict
The Hindu – World · India
The Pakistani and Saudi Foreign Ministers exchanged views on the recent developments in the region and expressed deep concern over the escalations despite the …
Geopolitics
U.S., U.K., and 12 other nations reaffirm 2016 ruling invalidating China’s claims in South China Sea
The Hindu – World · India
A joint statement issued by the nations said they rejected “destabilising” actions in the disputed waters that threaten regional peace
Geopolitics
Gas queues grow as Ukraine targets Russia's fuel supply
Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe
Attacks by Ukraine have triggered a fuel crisis in Russia. Reports from across Russia show how residents are dealing with the disruptions in their daily lives.
Geopolitics
EU accused of dragging its feet over ban on trade with illegal Israeli settlements
The Guardian – World · Europe
Foreign ministers will discuss options on Monday but decision on imports is not expected for months The EU has been accused of dragging its feet over upholdin…
Geopolitics
Iran launches attacks across the Gulf after more US strikes
Al Jazeera – News · Middle East
Iran says it launched missile attacks on US military sites in Bahrain, Kuwait, Jordan and Qatar.
Geopolitics
Businesses suffer in Afghanistan as Taliban dress code restrictions keep women home
Times of India – World · India
- TOI World Desk's team covers global events with accuracy, depth, and timeliness. - Committed to diverse perspectives and timely updates on international af…
Geopolitics
How Putin Turned Japan Into a Den of Spies
The New York Times – World · US
Operating out of a Tokyo high-rise, a military intelligence unit finds the high-tech equipment that Russia needs to wage war.
Geopolitics
‘Now they pay’: US hits Iran after Strait of Hormuz closure
Indian Express – World · India
- US launched strikes on Iran in response to an attack on a Cyprus-flagged vessel in the Strait of Hormuz, targeting radar and missile sites to deter attacks o…
Geopolitics
Canada gives share of bridge profits to US to get Trump nod
Times of India – World · India
The Gordie Howe International Bridge will open on July 27 connecting Detroit and Windsor. Canada agreed to share net toll profits with the United States after …
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