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Geopolitics

New Zealand signs defence pact with Cook Islands after quarrel over China deal

The Guardian – World · Europe

Agreement comes after Wellington halted millions in aid to its former colony after Cook Islands formed strategic partnership with Beijing New Zealand and the …

Geopolitics

What Happened in the War in the Middle East on Wednesday.

The New York Times – World · US

Formidable strikes rocked Tehran early Wednesday morning. Iran launched what its state-aligned media called one of the largest attacks on Israel yet, damaging …

Geopolitics

U.S. Lifts Sanctions on Venezuela’s New Leader, Delcy Rodríguez

The New York Times – World · US

Removing sanctions would allow Delcy Rodríguez, the country’s acting leader, to conduct business with U.S. companies and potentially meet with President Trump.

Geopolitics

Russia says it has taken full control of Ukraine’s Luhansk region

South China Morning Post – World · China

⁠The Russian defence ministry said on Wednesday that its ⁠forces had taken full control of the Luhansk region in eastern Ukraine, suggesting they had wrested c…

Geopolitics

Iran’s president sends message to Americans in unusual open letter

South China Morning Post – World · China

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian criticised the US war against his country in an open letter to the people of the United States on Wednesday, calling it an …

Geopolitics

Iran Is Skeptical About Diplomacy, U.S. Intelligence Says

The New York Times – World · US

Any decision by Iran to keep fighting would complicate President Trump’s stated goal of trying to end the war within weeks.

Geopolitics

Pezeshkian accuses US of acting as ‘proxy for Israel’, questions Washington’s true intentions

Times of India – World · India

- TOI World Desk's team provides global news with accuracy, depth, and timeliness. - Journalists deliver round-the-clock coverage of international events. …

Geopolitics

UK to host meeting of 35 countries on reopening Strait of Hormuz

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Before talks with 35 countries, UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer says reopening strait 'will not be easy'.

Geopolitics

Why Iran says its universities are being targeted

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Iran reportedly follows through on threat on American universities, after attacks on two Iranian research universities.

Geopolitics

Memorial honours Indonesian UN peacekeeper killed in Lebanon

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Families and colleagues held a memorial for UN peacekeeper Farizal Rhomadhon.

Geopolitics

Israel hits Iran in waves of attacks and says it killed senior Hezbollah commander

The Guardian – World · Europe

War shows little sign of easing despite Donald Trump claiming Iranian leadership ‘just asked’ for ceasefireIsrael unleashed two waves of attacks on Tehran and …

Geopolitics

What do Trump's latest comments on leaving Nato mean for the alliance?

BBC News – World · Europe

Trump has criticised Nato members for showing a lack of support for US objectives in Iran.

Geopolitics

Mojtaba Khamenei praises ‘martyrdom’ of slain IRGC, Hezbollah commanders

Times of India – World · India

Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei lauded fallen Hezbollah and IRGC commanders, viewing their sacrifices as proof of resistance against the US and Israel. …

Geopolitics

Intel responds after IRGC threatens attacks on 18 US firms in Middle East

Times of India – World · India

Intel has responded to threats from Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) against 18 US firms operating in the Middle East. The IRGC declared these c…

Geopolitics

Trump-Xi summit hopes, UN ‘manipulation’, stand-up comedy: 7 US-China relations reads

South China Morning Post – World · China

We have selected seven of the most interesting and important news stories covering US-China relations from the past few weeks. If you would like to see more of…

Geopolitics

US threats for new Chile leader, China tariff on Mexico: 7 Latin America relations reads

South China Morning Post – World · China

We have selected seven of the most interesting and important news stories covering Latin American relations from the past few weeks. If you would like to see m…

Geopolitics

Iran denies Trump’s claim Iranian president requested ceasefire

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Donald Trump says US will continue 'blasting Iran into oblivion' until Strait of Hormuz is reopened.

Geopolitics

Russia to continue helping Cuba after first oil shipment arrives: diplomat

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Foreign ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova also called on the US to lift its energy blockade on the island nation.

Geopolitics

Britain to host 35 countries for strait of Hormuz talks, says Starmer

The Guardian – World · Europe

US understood not to be invited directly to talks that will explore ways of reopening critical waterwayMiddle East crisis – live updatesThe UK will convene 35 …

Geopolitics

Indonesian peacekeepers’ deaths spur calls for Middle East exit plan

South China Morning Post – World · China

The killing of three Indonesian peacekeepers in southern Lebanon is a stern test of Jakarta’s Middle East policy, with analysts saying the incident has raised …

Geopolitics

What the Iran war reveals about Nato’s appetite for conflict over Taiwan

South China Morning Post – World · China

The United States attacked Iran without consulting its European allies. President Donald Trump assumed the operation would be a quick win, over before anyone h…

Geopolitics

Philippines seeks Iran talks for safe passage of vessels through Hormuz amid energy crisis

South China Morning Post – World · China

Manila is following its Southeast Asian neighbours’ lead by seeking talks with Iran to secure safe passage for Philippine-bound tankers through the Strait of H…

Geopolitics

What does the China-Pakistan plan for the Iran crisis mean for a post-war order?

South China Morning Post – World · China

By issuing a joint five-point plan on the Iran crisis on Tuesday, China and Pakistan have laid out what Chinese analysts described as a “feasible path” towards…

Geopolitics

UK PM says war on Iran will impact Britain’s future

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer says the war on Iran will shape Britain’s future.

Geopolitics

How are NATO allies pushing back against Trump’s Iran war demands?

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Trump says he is considering a NATO exit as allies resist cooperation in US-Israel war on Iran.

Geopolitics

Minerals for aid: Are new US health deals ‘exploiting’ African countries?

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Zimbabwe and Zambia have pushed back against 'lopsided' agreements after US asks for health data and minerals.

Geopolitics

French President Macron visits Japan to discuss the energy crisis

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

France's Macron paid a visit to Tokyo to meet with Japan's Takaichi to discuss the economic war of the war on Iran.

Geopolitics

Iran war: Strikes on steel deal painful blow to economy

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

The US-Israeli strikes on Iran's two biggest steel mills will likely harm Tehran's ability to wage war, but could also cripple Iran's economy in irreversible w…

Geopolitics

Is Pakistan setting up a buffer zone in Afghanistan?

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

Tensions on the Afghanistan-Pakistan border are escalating amid reports that Islamabad is trying to take over parts of Afghan territory.

Geopolitics

US jibes at Royal Navy are uncomfortable because they have substance | Jamie Grierson

The Guardian – World · Europe

While Pete Hegseth has mocked the ‘big, bad Royal Navy’, the First Sea Lord has sounded the alarm about its readinessMiddle East crisis – live updatesThe US de…

Geopolitics

Iran war shows UK needs ‘ambitious’ new EU ties, Starmer says, as Trump again criticises Nato

The Guardian – World · Europe

PM to focus on European defence and economic partnership for ‘dangerous world’ in pivot away from USUK politics live – latest updatesBritain’s long-term nation…

Geopolitics

'Iran has asked for ceasefire!' Trump claims 'new regime prez much less radicalised'

Times of India – World · India

- TOI World Desk's team provides global news with accuracy, depth, and timeliness. - Focuses on diverse perspectives to inform readers about international af…

Geopolitics

Putin likely to participate in September BRICS summit in Delhi: Russia’s Deputy Foreign Minister

The Hindu – World · India

Russia will honour past contracts on oil exports, despite Moscow’s ban on gasoline exports, he adds

Geopolitics

How US’ ‘stupid war’ with Iran torched fuel price stability in America

South China Morning Post – World · China

At a petrol station in the Washington suburbs, drivers confronted the harsh domestic repercussions of the war on Iran, as spiking fuel prices hit household bud…

Geopolitics

US House committee calls for major crackdown on China’s alleged sanctioned oil imports

South China Morning Post – World · China

Lawmakers in the United States have urged the administration of US President Donald Trump to take action against China’s alleged sanctioned oil imports by blac…

Geopolitics

Chinese navy arrives in Sea of Japan just as Tokyo deploys long-range missiles

South China Morning Post – World · China

As Tokyo was completing the deployment on Tuesday of its two Type 25 missiles targeting China, a Chinese naval fleet entered the Sea of Japan, while bilateral …

Geopolitics

Israel kills 7 people in Beirut, Hezbollah fights invasion in south Lebanon

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

The Israeli military says it aimed to kill a senior Hezbollah commander as it launched its latest attacks on Beirut.

General

Pakistan is playing peacemaker in one war while fighting another

NBC News – World · US

Pakistan has emerged as an unlikely mediator in the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran even as it engages in its most severe fighting in decades with neighboring Afgha…

Geopolitics

U.S. Plans Military Expansion in Greenland

The New York Times – World · US

The Pentagon is in talks with Denmark for access to three more areas on the Arctic island. Several Greenlanders said they didn’t like the idea.

Geopolitics

Israel’s Message to Southern Lebanon: Shiites Must Go

The New York Times – World · US

Israel has issued sweeping evacuation warnings, and pressed some Christian and Druse leaders to expel Shiite Muslims from their towns, the leaders said.

Geopolitics

Pakistan eyes Gulf investment, defence deals in return for playing peacemaker in Iran war

South China Morning Post – World · China

Pakistan is hoping that its role in building a diplomatic off-ramp from the US-Israel war on Iran will enable it to become a key actor in the Middle East after…

Geopolitics

Iran war: What is happening on day 33 of US-Israel attacks?

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Trump says US could leave Iran war in 2-3 weeks without a deal; Iran’s FM Araghchi says he has no faith in talks.

Geopolitics

Wednesday briefing: ​How did Russia become the unexpected beneficiary of the Iran war?

The Guardian – World · Europe

In today’s newsletter: As conflict engulfs Iran, shifting ​global alliances and soaring energy prices are reshaping ​the existing power balances​ that could re…

Geopolitics

China is trying to play peacemaker in the Iran war - will it work?

BBC News – World · Europe

It's a turnaround for Beijing, whose official response has been muted so far. Why is China stepping in now?

Geopolitics

The Sailors Stranded in the Persian Gulf

The New York Times – World · US

Thousands of civilian sailors have been stranded for more than a month in waters surrounded by a conflict zone because of the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran.

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