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Geopolitics

How US war in Iran is pushing Philippines closer to China

South China Morning Post – World · China

The Iran war could provide an impetus for the Philippines and China to reach an agreement on disputed energy resources in the South China Sea, Philippine Presi…

Geopolitics

China pledges ‘strategic coordination’ with Pakistan to help end US war on Iran

South China Morning Post – World · China

China said on Tuesday it would enhance “strategic coordination” with Pakistan on the Iran crisis to promote dialogue and help end the conflict as Islamabad’s t…

Geopolitics

Italy denies the US military use of its air bases to attack Iran

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Italian press reports that the government has refuse to authorise US to land bombers at a base in Sicily

Geopolitics

Drones strike Russia’s Ust-Luga port again as EU officials visit Ukraine

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Attacks come as Ukraine says its air defences shot down 267 out of 289 drones launched by Russia overnight.

Geopolitics

Has Pakistan outplayed India in Iran war diplomacy?

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

Pakistan is gaining diplomatic visibility during the Iran conflict, while questions are growing over India's quieter strategy.

Geopolitics

Italy denies use of Sicily airbase to US planes carrying weapons for Iran war

The Guardian – World · Europe

Defence ministry says US failed to request authorisation in time for parliament to give approval as required by international treatyItaly has denied the use of…

Geopolitics

Russian oil tanker docks in Cuba ending near-total blockade

BBC News – World · Europe

A Russian oil tanker has docked in Cuba, providing temporary relief after months of shortages.

Geopolitics

'Will cut off legs': Iran warns aggressors; Russia's Chechen units ready if US launches ground war

Times of India – World · India

- TOI World Desk's team provides global news and diverse perspectives through dedicated journalists and writers. - Committed to accuracy, depth, and timely c…

Geopolitics

Three scenarios for the Strait of Hormuz

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Two military scenarios and one diplomatic one emerge, with Pakistan playing a crucial mediatory role.

Geopolitics

US says Cuba policy unchanged despite allowing Russian tanker

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

The White House says US policy toward Cuba remains unchanged despite allowing a sanctioned Russian tanker.

Geopolitics

Iran war: What is happening on day 32 of US-Israel attacks?

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

In an exclusive interview with Al Jazeera, Secretary of State Rubio said US war objectives would be achieved in 'weeks'.

Geopolitics

US drops 900kg bomb on Isfahan: How 'bunker buster' dismantled Iran's defences

Times of India – World · India

A formidable impact was felt as a bunker buster bomb detonated near Isfahan, targeting an Iranian ammunition stockpile and underscoring the intensified conflic…

Geopolitics

Europe urged to ‘learn to fight for itself’ in case US-China truce collapses

South China Morning Post – World · China

European governments breathed a sigh of relief in October when the US and China sealed a fragile trade truce that paused more sweeping Chinese rare earth restr…

Geopolitics

Spain closes airspace to US warplanes involved in war on Iran

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Spain has taken another step in rejecting the US-Israeli war on Iran, denying US warplanes the use of its airspace.

Geopolitics

After the Iran war, how fast could global trade recover?

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

The Iran war could end soon or drag on for months. When the Strait of Hormuz is reopened, the true test will be how quickly energy, fertilizer and other supply…

Geopolitics

Pressure, not peace yet: How Saudi, UAE, Kuwait want the Iran war to go

Times of India – World · India

- TOI World Desk's team of seasoned journalists and writers covers global events with dedication. - Committed to accuracy, depth, and timeliness in deliverin…

Geopolitics

Japan PM’s fawning sparks backlash, Philippines’ work-life balance fails: 7 Asia highlights

South China Morning Post – World · China

We have selected seven stories from the SCMP’s coverage of Asia over the past week that resonated with our readers and shed light on topical issues. If you wou…

Geopolitics

US trade chief lambasts WTO after failed talks

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

The US has slammed the World Trade Organization's failure to reach consensus on a key e-commerce moratorium. The top US trade official said he sees only a limi…

Geopolitics

Kuwaiti tanker hit by Iranian attack in Dubai port, raising oil spill fears

The Guardian – World · Europe

Dubai officials said a fire on the Al Salmi tanker had been extinguished and all crew members were safe after drone strikeMiddle East crisis – live updatesHow …

Geopolitics

A race in the sky: THAAD vs Iran’s ballistic missiles in a high-stakes war

Times of India – World · India

- TOI World Desk delivers global news with accuracy, depth, and timely coverage of international affairs. - Team of seasoned journalists and writers provides…

Geopolitics

'India a better mediator than Pakistan': Israeli envoy on Middle East war

Times of India – World · India

Israel's envoy dismisses Pakistan's mediation efforts in the Middle East conflict, favoring India as a 'better mediator.' She highlighted significant military …

Geopolitics

Trump shares video of massive explosions in Iran's Isfahan; bunker-busters used?

Times of India – World · India

US President Donald Trump intensified his rhetoric on the military campaign against Iran, sharing a striking image of Isfahan ablaze following Operation Epic F…

Geopolitics

Names and games: Taipei hits back over ‘China’ label, but will it pay off?

South China Morning Post – World · China

Taiwan has pushed back against a growing number of foreign governments that label it part of China in their internal systems. But questions are mounting over w…

Geopolitics

Iran’s foreign ministry rejects US ceasefire demands

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman says US conditions for a ceasefire are ‘excessive, unrealistic and unreasonable’.

Geopolitics

US raises concern over Israel’s closure of Jerusalem holy sites

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

The White House says the US has raised concerns with Israel over closure of Jerusalem holy sites.

Geopolitics

Iran war live: Kuwaiti oil tanker hit in Dubai port; 3 UN troops killed

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Saudi, Qatari, Jordanian leaders meet as Iran continues to retaliate for US-Israeli raids with attacks on Gulf nations.

Geopolitics

Ukraine war briefing: allies asked Kyiv about reducing attacks on Russian energy sector, Zelenskyy says

The Guardian – World · Europe

President says he is open to scaling back strikes on oil and wider energy industry if Moscow reciprocates. What we know on day 1,496 Continue reading...

Geopolitics

A New U.S. Missile Hit a Sports Hall in Iran. Here’s What We Know About It.

The New York Times – World · US

Barely out of prototype testing, the Precision Strike Missile is shrouded in secrecy — including which Persian Gulf countries the Army is launching them from.

Geopolitics

Iran advances a plan to charge a toll for ships to traverse the Strait of Hormuz.

The New York Times – World · US

- Kuwaiti oil tanker *Al-Salmi* caught fire after an Iranian attack off Dubai, risking an oil spill; no leakage reported, 24 crew unharmed. - Trump threatene…

Geopolitics

Iran strikes fully loaded Kuwaiti oil tanker at Dubai port; spill risk flagged

Times of India – World · India

A Kuwaiti crude oil tanker anchored off Dubai was targeted in a direct Iranian attack, igniting a fire and damaging its hull. This incident, involving drone st…

Geopolitics

Iran-Israel war LIVE updates: Kuwait says Iranian attack sparks fire on fully loaded tanker at Dubai port; warns of oil spill

The Hindu – World · India

Netanyahu says Iran war goals achieved 'beyond halfway point'; three UN peacekeepers killed in south Lebanon

Geopolitics

Kuwait says an oil tanker hit in Iranian attack at Dubai port, warns of possible oil spill

The Hindu – World · India

The ​corporation said the tanker, Al Salmi, ⁠was fully loaded at the time of ‌the incident

Geopolitics

Chinese container ships pass through Strait of Hormuz at second attempt, data shows

South China Morning Post – World · China

Two Chinese container ships sailed through the Strait of Hormuz on Monday on their second attempt to leave the Gulf after turning back on Friday, ship-tracking…

Geopolitics

US reopens embassy in Venezuela months after military operation to remove Maduro

South China Morning Post – World · China

The United States has formally reopened its embassy in Caracas, Venezuela, after the restoration of full diplomatic relations with the South American country f…

Geopolitics

What we know about attack on key Israeli oil refinery

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Israeli authorities said they were containing a large fire at an oil refinery in Haifa after it was hit by debris.

Geopolitics

Rubio denies US actions punitive, blames Cuba for economic failures

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

In exclusive interview with Al Jazeera, the US secretary of state downplays US role in the island nation's fuel crisis.

Geopolitics

US embassy reopens in Venezuela months after Maduro abduction

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

The US has reopened its embassy in Venezuela, nearly three months after it abducted the former leader Nicolas Maduro.

Geopolitics

UN condemns killing of Indonesian peacekeepers in Lebanon

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

The UN condemned the deaths of three Indonesian peacekeepers in Lebanon, who were killed in two separate incidents.

Geopolitics

Two Indonesian UN peacekeepers killed in explosion in Lebanon

BBC News – World · Europe

It is the second fatal incident in the last 24 hours, Unifil says, after Israel expanded its operation against Hezbollah.

Geopolitics

French court convicts Chinese captain of oil tanker linked to Russian shadow fleet

South China Morning Post – World · China

A French court on Monday issued an arrest warrant and a one-year prison sentence against the Chinese captain of a suspected Russian “shadow fleet” tanker over …

Geopolitics

Trump threatens to ‘blow up’ desalination plants in Iran if no deal reached

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Legal expert says targeting civilian sites would be 'collective punishment', which is prohibited under laws of war.

Geopolitics

We dug up medics in Gaza. A year later, international law remains buried

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Israel has created an environment of impunity for attacks on healthcare that has spread well beyond Gaza's borders.

Geopolitics

Islamabad talks signal emergence of new four-nation bloc in Middle East

The Guardian – World · Europe

Unlikely grouping of Egypt, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Turkey steps up efforts to broker ceasefire and curb dominance of Iran and IsraelMiddle East crisis – li…

Geopolitics

Zelensky says allies asked him to scale back attacks on Russian energy

BBC News – World · Europe

Ukraine's president says partners asked if the attacks could be "reduced" as prices soar due to the Iran war.

General

Vital radar aircraft destroyed by Iranian strike on U.S. base in Saudi Arabia, photos show

NBC News – World · US

The destruction of a warning and control system aircraft on an American base in Saudi Arabia could impact the U.S.' ability to monitor threats from Iran.

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