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Geopolitics

Pentagon Stays Mum on School Strike, Even As Trump Boasts of Iran Rescue

The New York Times – World · US

President Trump and Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth’s eagerness to recount details of the rescue of a downed airman followed weeks of silence on the deadly T…

Geopolitics

Can Africa tackle the oil shock from the Iran war?

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

African nations are scrambling to secure oil and gas as the Iran war disrupts supplies from the Middle East.

Geopolitics

US-Israeli attacks on Iran are ‘clear and obvious war crimes’

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

‘We’re in the time of monsters right now where we are headed towards the law of the jungle’.

Geopolitics

'Will continue war ...': Iran rejects temporary truce; sets conditions for talks

Times of India – World · India

Iran has finalised its demands for ending the conflict with the US and Israel, rejecting a temporary truce. Tehran conveyed its requirements through intermedia…

Geopolitics

Pakistan’s peace plan a ‘critical opportunity’ for US-Iran talks ahead of Trump deadline

South China Morning Post – World · China

As US President Donald Trump’s Tuesday deadline for reopening the Strait of Hormuz approached, Pakistan put forward a fresh proposal for an immediate ceasefire…

Geopolitics

Pakistan offers ‘two-phased’ truce deal to end US-Israel war on Iran

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Iran, while still reviewing the proposal, says it won't reopen Hormuz as part of a temporary ceasefire.

Geopolitics

Iran threatens Bab al-Mandeb closure: How would that affect world trade?

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

If the chokepoint were shut, along with the Strait of Hormuz, a quarter of the world's energy supply would be blocked.

Geopolitics

How US operation to rescue air officer from Iran unfolded

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

President Trump says US service member whose fighter jet was shot down over Iran is rescued during two raids.

Geopolitics

‘Smell’ of war comes to St Petersburg as Ukraine hammers Russian refineries

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Ukraine aims to drain Russia's war chest with drone strikes on Pokrovsk and Ust-Luga oil facilities on the Baltic Sea.

Geopolitics

Ukraine: 3 killed in Odesa, Kyiv targets Russian oil exports

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

Russian drone strikes on the southern Ukrainian city of Odesa left at least three people dead overnight, including a 2-year-old girl. Meanwhile, Ukraine has co…

Geopolitics

DR Congo agrees to take deportees from the US

BBC News – World · Europe

The country will start receiving deportees from this month but has not said how many they will accept.

Geopolitics

Af-Pak conflict: Islambad sets conditions to ease border tensions

Times of India – World · India

Pakistan has formally demanded Afghanistan's Taliban administration declare the TTP a terrorist group, dismantle its infrastructure, and provide verifiable pro…

Geopolitics

Ukraine takes lead in drone war against Russia for 1st time since 2022

Times of India – World · India

Ukraine has outpaced Russia in drone attacks for the first time since the war began. Kyiv's forces targeted Russian oil infrastructure, aiming to disrupt fund…

Geopolitics

Iran war: South Korea aims to bypass Hormuz, send ships to Saudi port for oil

South China Morning Post – World · China

South Korea will send five Korean-flagged ships to the Saudi Arabian Red Sea port of Yanbu to help establish alternative oil supply routes to avoid the disrupt…

Geopolitics

While Trump hails ‘daring’ airman rescue in Iran, Chinese experts count US wins and losses

South China Morning Post – World · China

The rescue of a missing American crew member after Iran shot down an F-15E fighter jet shows the United States’ “comprehensive capability” for carrying out hig…

Geopolitics

Iran war: What is happening on day 38 of US-Israeli attacks?

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Tensions continue after Trump's threat on Truth Social for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

Geopolitics

Senior Russian commander Alexander Otroshchenko killed in March air crash, official says

The Hindu – World · India

The tragic incident, attributed to a suspected technical malfunction, not only claims the life of a prominent military leader but also highlights ongoing conce…

Geopolitics

Indian envoy, Nepal's new Foreign Minister discuss bilateral ties

The Hindu – World · India

Indian Ambassador Naveen Srivastava and Nepal’s Foreign Minister Shishir Khanal discuss strengthening bilateral ties and cooperation

Geopolitics

Japan’s Takaichi seeks urgent summit with Iran as Trump’s Hormuz deadline looms

South China Morning Post – World · China

The Japanese government is arranging summit talks with Iran, Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said on Monday, with tensions mounting in the Middle East as US Pres…

Geopolitics

A new regional order for the Strait of Hormuz

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

The GCC and Iran can come up with a new security architecture for the Strait of Hormuz that can give Trump an off-ramp.

Geopolitics

'Muslim-sounding' radio message from missing F-15 airman sparked Iran trap fears

Times of India – World · India

- TOI World Desk's team of seasoned journalists and writers works round-the-clock to cover global events. - Committed to accuracy, depth, and timeliness in d…

Geopolitics

China moves to expand role in Iran war diplomacy; U.S. seems sceptical

The Hindu – World · India

Putting forward a five-point proposal with Pakistan, rallying support from Gulf nations and opposing a UN move over the Strait of Hormuz, China seeks a more ac…

Geopolitics

Chinese-made drone shot in Iran, Australia’s diplomacy pivot: 5 weekend reads you missed

South China Morning Post – World · China

We have put together stories from our coverage last weekend to help you stay informed about news across Asia and beyond. If you would like to see more of our r…

Geopolitics

Middle East crisis live: Tehran warns Trump over strait of Hormuz threat; Netanyahu suggests Israel helped rescue downed US crew member

The Guardian – World · Europe

Iran’s parliamentary speaker decries US president’s ‘reckless moves’ after expletive-ridden threat; Israeli PM says Trump ‘expressed his appreciation for Israe…

Geopolitics

This Is Not China’s War, but Beijing Started Preparing for It Years Ago

The New York Times – World · US

Long concerned about geopolitical crises, China redoubled efforts to secure energy security when President Trump started raising the stakes in his first term.

Geopolitics

Israel bombs University in Iran, triggers gas outage; video shows aftermath

Times of India – World · India

Early Monday, US-Israel airstrikes hit Tehran. Sharif University of Technology sustained damage, leading to gas outages in nearby areas. Iranian state media r…

Geopolitics

Trump asks Tehran to open Hormuz; Iran says 'lost the keys': Where things stand

Times of India – World · India

- TOI World Desk's team provides global news with dedication to accuracy, depth, and timeliness. - Focus on nuanced understanding of international affairs th…

Geopolitics

Why did Iran war not affect China’s energy security so far?

The Hindu – World · India

How has China diversified its energy sources and consumption patterns to strengthen energy security?

Geopolitics

U.S., Iran and mediators make push for 45-day ceasefire, Axios reports

The Hindu – World · India

The mediators are discussing the terms of a ‌two-phased deal, the report said, ​adding that the first phase would be a potential ⁠45-day ceasefire during which…

Geopolitics

South Korea eases Chinese travel visas but Southeast Asia rivals, Iran war cloud outlook

South China Morning Post – World · China

Repeat short-haul visits by Chinese travellers to South Korea are expected to rise after Seoul eased multiple-entry visa rules, but analysts say the immediate …

Geopolitics

'We are at the edge of a battlefield': BBC reports near Strait of Hormuz

BBC News – World · Europe

The BBC's Orla Guerin travels to the edge of the critical waterway that Iran has put a stranglehold on.

Geopolitics

'Dragging US towards living hell': Iran slams Trump's 'Tuesday threat' over Hormuz closure

Times of India – World · India

Iran has strongly responded to US President Donald Trump's recent threat concerning the Strait of Hormuz. Tehran's Parliament Speaker accused Trump of reckless…

Geopolitics

India sends emergency relief supplies to flood and earthquake-hit Afghanistan

The Hindu – World · India

External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said India is committed to extending humanitarian assistance to the Afghan people in this challenging ti…

Geopolitics

Global South nations are insulating themselves from the heat of US actions

South China Morning Post – World · China

The US-Israeli strikes on Iran and ensuing conflagration offer a window into how the US-led order works. For all its contributions, it functions like an air co…

Geopolitics

Has the humanitarian crisis in Gaza been ignored?

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Conditions in Gaza worsen amid the United States-Israel war on Iran.

Geopolitics

How rescue of US airman in remote part of Iran unfolded

BBC News – World · Europe

The operation to extract him from the ground in hostile territory was hugely complex and involved multiple US government agencies.

Geopolitics

The World Trade Organization is flailing

The Hindu – World · India

The WTO’s fourteenth Ministerial Conference has showed up the cracks in the rules-based system

Geopolitics

Iran strikes Kuwait’s oil infrastructure before Opec+ supply talks

The Guardian – World · Europe

Members reportedly agree a rise of 206,000 barrels a day in May, but move symbolic while strait of Hormuz is effectively closedMiddle East crisis – live update…

Geopolitics

Explosives found near Serbian pipeline that carries Russian gas, say leaders

The Hindu – World · India

Hungarian Foreign Minister ⁠Peter Szijjarto did not directly accuse Ukraine of playing a role the in incident but did not rule it out

Geopolitics

Iran attacks energy infrastructure across UAE, Bahrain, and Kuwait

The Hindu – World · India

Iranian drones strike Kuwaiti oil and petrochemical facilities; two Kuwaiti power and water desalination plants sustain ‘significant damage’ from drone attacks…

Geopolitics

Israeli strikes kill 11 in Lebanon, Israel announces ‘security buffer’

South China Morning Post – World · China

An Israeli air strike on Kfarhata, a village in south Lebanon, killed seven people on Sunday, including a 4-year-old child, Lebanon’s health ministry said in a…

Geopolitics

Italian PM says the Gulf is ‘fundamental’ for Europe’s security

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

In a visit to the GulfItalian PM Meloni emphasized the importance of the region to Italian and European security.

Geopolitics

US airman injured but safe after rescue from inside Iran, Trump says

BBC News – World · Europe

The recovery of the airman follows separate search efforts by both the US and Iran.

Geopolitics

‘Climbed to 7,000ft': How US pilot survived 24 hrs in hostile Iranian terrain

Times of India – World · India

- TOI World Desk's team delivers global news with accuracy, depth, and timeliness. - Focuses on nuanced understanding of international affairs and interconne…

Geopolitics

Oman, Iran discuss smooth transit in Strait of Hormuz, Muscat says

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

The talks focus on a 'smooth passage' through the Strait of Hormuz, as Tehran effectively blocks the vital waterway.

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