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Geopolitics

Iran, U.S. harden their positions as Tehran keeps its grip on Strait of Hormuz

The Hindu – World · India

Tehran moved to formalise its control over the crucial Strait of Hormuz while Washington prepared for the arrival of U.S. combat forces in the region that coul…

Geopolitics

Iran War tests European unity amid German economic slowdown and fears over Ukraine support

The Hindu – World · India

The stand of EU member states in the conflict is divergent as Europe faces economic slowdown and inflation amid rising oil and gas prices; Germany fears opposi…

Geopolitics

Israel took Iran's Araghchi, Qalibaf off hit list on Pakistan request: report

The Hindu – World · India

Iran is reviewing a 15-point proposal from U.S. President Donald Trump, sent through Pakistan, to end the war

Geopolitics

Chinese Envoy assures Pakistan of 'continued support' in meeting with PM Shehbaz Sharif

The Hindu – World · India

Ambassador Jiang “commended Pakistan’s economic resilience and reform efforts, and reaffirmed China’s continued support, particularly in trade and investment”

Geopolitics

North Korea, Belarus sign ‘friendship’ treaty during Lukashenko visit

The Hindu – World · India

Besides supporting Russia’s war against Ukraine — around 2,000 North Korean soldiers are thought to have died — both nations are under Western sanctions and ar…

Geopolitics

Pakistan says 'U.S.-Iran indirect talks are taking place'

The Hindu – World · India

The United States has shared 15 points, being deliberated upon by Iran. Brotherly countries of Turkiye and Egypt, among others, are also extending their suppor…

Geopolitics

As Iran war rages, China links peace to economic growth at Boao Forum

South China Morning Post – World · China

As the US-Israeli war on Iran continues, China’s top legislator, Zhao Leji, has told the Boao Forum for Asia – a high-level gathering of governments and busine…

Geopolitics

Deaths and debts: Missiles in Gulf shake millions of South Asian families

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Most people killed in Iran's Gulf attacks have been from South Asia. And entire economies back home are on edge.

Geopolitics

US-Israel war on Iran: What’s happening on day 27 of attacks?

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

The US and Israel’s war on Iran is intensifying, as Trump again claims Iranian leaders want to 'make a deal'.

Geopolitics

UN pushes emergency plan for Cuba aid amid US talks

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

The UN has presented an aid action plan for Cuba to US officials, which even involves fuel tracking models. Meanwhile, former President Raul Castro has reporte…

Geopolitics

US-Iran mediation: JD Vance might visit Pakistan over weekend to talk it out with Tehran

Times of India – World · India

US vice president JD Vance might visit Pakistan this week for crucial talks aimed at de-escalating the Middle East conflict with Iran. This potential visit, pa…

Geopolitics

Toll system in Hormuz? Iran drafts bill to charge ships for safe passage amid war

Times of India – World · India

The Middle East war has intensified an oil crisis as Iran's actions in the Strait of Hormuz disrupt global energy supplies. While the Red Sea's Bab el-Mandeb …

Geopolitics

G7 allies meet in France to narrow transatlantic Iran split

The Hindu – World · India

British Foreign Minister Yvette Cooper on March 24, voiced unease that the war on Iran had shifted focus away from the Gaza peace plan and violence in the occu…

Geopolitics

India among five nations granted passage through Strait of Hormuz by Tehran

The Hindu – World · India

Global oil and gas prices have surged after Iran virtually blocked the Strait of Hormuz, a narrow shipping lane between the Persian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman, …

Geopolitics

Russia slams second US-Israeli strike at Iran’s Bushehr nuclear reactor

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Russia’s foreign ministry has accused the US and Israel of trying to spark a nuclear disaster after a strike at Bushehr.

Geopolitics

Iran war: Germany calls conflict economic 'catastrophe'

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

The comments by German Defense Minister Pistorius come amid mixed signals over negotiations to end the war. Follow DW for more.

Geopolitics

Ukraine war briefing: Zelenskyy says US has linked security guarantees to ceding of Donbas

The Guardian – World · Europe

Ukrainian president says peace deal proposed by US included ceding land to Russia. What we know on day 1,492The US is making its offer of security guarantees f…

Geopolitics

Trump’s Threats to Europe Put Its Leaders in a Double Bind Over Iran

The New York Times – World · US

European politicians risk angering their voters if they join America’s war. Yet they could also face domestic upheaval if they take no action to reopen shippin…

Geopolitics

'If they take any step forward ... ': Iran claims enemies preparing to occupy its island

Times of India – World · India

Iran warns of potential island seizure by "enemy countries" with regional support, vowing "relentless" strikes on vital infrastructure. This comes amid a signi…

Geopolitics

'Friendly nations' only: Iran allows India, Pakistan, 3 other countries to use Strait of Hormuz

Times of India – World · India

Iran has opened the Strait of Hormuz for friendly nations like India, China, Russia, Iraq, and Pakistan. This comes as UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres ur…

Geopolitics

Why China’s strategy to stay out of Iran war is working – and crisis may spur opportunity

South China Morning Post – World · China

Beijing’s long-standing geopolitical playbook – stay in your lane, avoid military entanglement, prepare exhaustively and issue bland “win-win” statements about…

Geopolitics

What Japan’s missile plan for remote Pacific island reveals about its defence goals

South China Morning Post – World · China

Japan is reportedly planning to deploy advanced anti-ship missiles on Minamitorishima, the country’s easternmost island, as it moves to enhance its defence pos…

Geopolitics

Enact special law to send Japan’s warships to secure Hormuz, ex-adviser tells Takaichi

South China Morning Post – World · China

Japan should consider sending warships to help jointly secure the Strait of Hormuz with other nations and protect both its own vessels and those of other natio…

Geopolitics

Egypt says it is ready to host Iran de-escalation talks

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Egypt’s Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty said Cairo is ready to host talks on Iran to support de-escalation.

Geopolitics

Iran war live: US demands Tehran accept defeat; Israel pounds Lebanon

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Iranian official describes US's 15-point plan as 'maximalist' as state television outlines five conditions for peace.

Geopolitics

UN recognizes slave trade as gravest crime against humanity

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

The UN General Assembly has passed the resolution on transatlantic slavery despite opposition from the US and European countries.

Geopolitics

UN chief says ‘high time’ to end ‘out of control’ war on Iran

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

UN Chief Antonio Guterres has said that the conflict in the Middle East is “out of control”.

Geopolitics

UN passes resolution naming slave trade ‘gravest crime against humanity’

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Resolution on transatlantic slavery supported by 123 countries, while three opposed it - including the US and Israel.

Geopolitics

UN adopts slavery resolution despite resistance

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

The UN has adopted a Ghana-led resolution recognising transatlantic slavery as the “gravest crime against humanity”.

Geopolitics

UN votes to describe slave trade as ‘gravest crime against humanity’

The Guardian – World · Europe

Members call for reparatory justice as landmark resolution aims for ‘political recognition at the highest level’The United Nations has voted to describe the tr…

Geopolitics

Iran rejects US ceasefire plan, issues own demands as strikes land across the Middle East

South China Morning Post – World · China

Iran on Wednesday dismissed an American plan to pause the war in the Middle East and launched more attacks on Israel and Gulf Arab countries, including an assa…

Geopolitics

Deadly US attack on Iraqi military base sparks condemnation

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

The US killed seven Iraqi soldiers in a strike in Iraq as it targeted the Popular Mobilisation Forces.

Geopolitics

What we know about US attack on Iraqi military site

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Iraqi authorities say a US air strike on a military site in Anbar killed seven soldiers and wounded 13.

Geopolitics

How the US plunged Cuba into darkness

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

The US oil blockade has brought Cuba’s power grid to the brink of collapse.

Geopolitics

What are the US and Iran's proposals for peace?

BBC News – World · Europe

Trump says he is talking to "the right people" in Iran, but Tehran says no such negotiations are being held.

General

Why Trump may be eyeing Iran's Kharg Island — and why that's a risk

NBC News – World · US

The U.S. could try to seize Iran's Kharg Island, an offshore terminal which 90% of its crude oil exports pass.

Geopolitics

From missiles to AI drones: How warfare has changed in 30 years

Times of India – World · India

Modern warfare has dramatically changed. Technology like AI, drones, and cyber attacks now shape conflicts. These tools offer speed and precision, altering h…

Geopolitics

Hormuz is a trailer. Malacca is China’s real nightmare — and India knows it

Times of India – World · India

The Strait of Hormuz crisis highlights global maritime vulnerabilities. For China, the Strait of Malacca presents a similar, long-term strategic risk. India's …

Geopolitics

'Trump won’t dictate war end’: Iran rebuffs US 15‑point proposal, sets 5 demands

Times of India – World · India

Iran has rejected a US peace proposal, stating it will end the conflict only on its own terms and timeline. Tehran demands a halt to attacks, guarantees agains…

Geopolitics

Saudi Arabia’s high-stakes Iran gamble is starting to unravel

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

Spanish PM says West Asia war 'far worse' than Iraq in 2003

The Hindu – World · India

The Socialist premier has refused Washington’s requests to use Madrid’s military bases against Iran, despite U.S. President Donald Trump’s threat to sever trad…

Geopolitics

What is at stake at the WTO’s MC14? | Explained

The Hindu – World · India

What is the context in which MC14 is taking place? What has weakened the WTO’s dispute settlement system? What are the key issues before MC14? Why is the e-com…

Geopolitics

Russia says it shot down almost 400 Ukrainian drones as Moscow, Kyiv escalate aerial barrages

The Hindu – World · India

Alexander Drozdenko, Governor of the Leningrad region north of Moscow, said 56 drones were shot down there, and a fire broke out in the Baltic Sea port of Ust-…

Geopolitics

Iranian attacks amount to violation of sovereignty, Gulf states tell UN

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

UN Human Rights Council passes resolution demanding end to Iran's 'unprovoked attacks' on countries in the Middle East.

Geopolitics

War on Iran: What troops is the US moving to the Gulf?

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Growing US military presence around Iran suggests shift from air campaign to potential ground operations.

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