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Geopolitics

Indonesia will not pay US$1 billion fee for ‘Board of Peace’ membership, Prabowo says

South China Morning Post – World · China

Indonesia’s president, under fire at home for signing up to US counterpart Donald Trump’s “Board of Peace”, has insisted his country will not pay the US$1 bill…

Geopolitics

China cuts exports of 2 hi-tech metals to Japan, increases rare earth shipments

South China Morning Post – World · China

China has cut exports of two metals used in military technology to Japan while increasing shipments of rare earth magnets, in what could signal a muted warning…

Geopolitics

US eyes a Philippine ammo facility as opposition warns of ‘warmongering’

South China Morning Post – World · China

Washington and its allies are drawing up plans to establish an ammunition production facility in the Philippines, a move critics warn would turn the Southeast …

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Japanese national back home after Iran detention

South China Morning Post – World · China

Japan’s top government spokesperson said on Monday that one of two Japanese nationals detained in Iran has safely returned home in good health. Chief Cabinet S…

Geopolitics

China ‘is playing the long game’ in Iran war by staying neutral

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Han Shen Lin, director of the China Office at the Asia Consultative Group, says that China is likely to remain neutral,

Geopolitics

‘Unprecedented’: Israel, US carry out extensive strikes across Iran

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Tehran is hit by 'a wide-scale wave of strikes' as US President Donald Trump's 48-hour ultimatum is set to expire soon.

Geopolitics

Israel’s displacement of civilians in Lebanon is a possible war crime

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

The Israeli tactics of mass expulsion of Lebanese civilians risk directly violating international law.

Geopolitics

Aftermath of Israeli attack in southern Lebanon

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

This is the aftermath in the southern Lebanese town of al-Shihabiya after an Israeli attack.

Geopolitics

Canada May Need to Lean on the US as Military Threats in the Arctic Rise

The New York Times – World · US

For the past seven decades, Canada has been the junior partner in a military agreement with the United States to protect the Canadian Arctic.

Geopolitics

Sidelined by War With Iran, Gaza Residents Remain in Limbo

The New York Times – World · US

The new war has led to panic buying and a surge in food prices for Gazans as they try to recover from Israel’s two-year offensive against Hamas.

Geopolitics

Iran War Live Updates: Power Outages Are Reported in Tehran as Israel Launches Strikes

The New York Times – World · US

Residents reported widespread power outages across the capital. Israel’s military said it had begun a new wave of airstrikes targeting infrastructure in the ci…

Geopolitics

'Illegal, inhuman': Iran sticks Spanish PM's 'no war' message on missiles targeting Israel

Times of India – World · India

Iran has used Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez's anti-war statements on missiles targeting Israel. Images show these messages in English and Persian on wea…

Geopolitics

Iran war: World economy facing 'major threat,' IEA head says

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

International Energy Agency chief Fatih Birol said the Hormuz crisis could be worse than the oil crises of the 1970s. Meanwhile, Trump's deadline for opening t…

Geopolitics

Middle East crisis live: IEA chief says Iran war energy crunch worse than 1970s oil crises and Ukraine war combined

The Guardian – World · Europe

Fatih Birol says world is losing 11m barrels of oil per day, more than the 1973 and 1979 energy shocks combined; IRGC threatens to completely close strait of H…

Geopolitics

Caught Between Two Conflicts, Afghans Flee Iran

The New York Times – World · US

The war in Iran is choking off Afghanistan’s main economic lifeline and has forced at least 70,000 Afghan workers and students there back home to a nation embr…

Geopolitics

Saudi Arabia and the UAE targeted in fresh attacks

The Hindu – World · India

Hours earlier, Abu Dhabi authorities reported an Indian national had been wounded by falling debris from an intercepted ballistic missile

Geopolitics

Vietnam PM visits Russia to sign energy deal amid Iran war disruption

South China Morning Post – World · China

Vietnam’s prime minister left on Sunday for an official visit to Russia during which the two nations will sign several agreements, including on oil and gas coo…

Geopolitics

Trump-Xi summits: an inside view with US ex-diplomat William Klein

South China Morning Post – World · China

William Klein worked for more than two decades as a US diplomat, including in several senior roles at the United States’ embassy in Beijing from 2016 to 2021. …

Geopolitics

Japan woos Indonesia with stealth frigates ahead of Prabowo-Takaichi talks

South China Morning Post – World · China

Indonesia’s president is heading to Tokyo – and Japan has eight stealth frigates, a mineral deal and a seat at the emperor’s lunch table waiting for him. Prabo…

Geopolitics

Iranian authorities taunt US, Israel, EU amid strikes and assassinations

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Iranians are concerned about the impact of potential attacks on power plants as the scope of US-Israel war expands.

Geopolitics

Moment Israeli strike hits bridge in southern Lebanon

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Video shows the moment Israeli jets strike the Qasmiyeh Bridge over the Litani River in southern Lebanon.

Geopolitics

‘Risk of escalation is extremely high as Iran shows it can retaliate’

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

‘The Iranians are indeed retaliating against everything that the Israelis and Americans are hitting’

Geopolitics

Iran vows to destroy Middle East water and energy facilities if US attacks power plants

The Guardian – World · Europe

Tehran’s response to Trump’s threat signals a potentially dangerous escalation as both sides menace sites relied on by millions Middle East crisis live – lates…

Geopolitics

'A direct hit' - BBC visits Israeli town after Iranian strike

BBC News – World · Europe

The BBC's Sebastian Usher reports from Dimona in southern Israel, which was hit by an Iranian missile.

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'Europe within Iranian missiles range': IDF warns after Diego Garcia strike; UK says 'no evidence'

Times of India – World · India

Iranian forces launched long-range missiles for the first time, striking near Israel's nuclear site and injuring dozens. The missiles, capable of reaching Euro…

Geopolitics

CCS recognises 'significant impact' of West Asia conflict

Times of India – World · India

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's cabinet committee on security discussed measures to diversify import sources for key sectors like chemicals and pharmaceuticals …

Geopolitics

After Trump's warning, Iran threatens to 'completely' close Strait of Hormuz

Times of India – World · India

Iran has threatened to completely shut the Strait of Hormuz if the US strikes its energy facilities, warning that regional energy infrastructure hosting US bas…

Geopolitics

As Gor makes first trip as U.S. Special envoy to South Asia, Delhi watches strategic signals closely

The Hindu – World · India

United States Ambassador to India Sergio Gor’s visit to Colombo and Maldives expected to strengthen U.S. regional role, all eyes on future trips to Pakistan-Af…

Geopolitics

Saudi Arabia orders Iranian military attache, four embassy staff to leave

The Hindu – World · India

Saudi Arabia ‌has ⁠come under attack by ⁠hundreds of Iranian missiles and drones since the start of U.S.-Israeli war on Iran, the ​vast majority of ‌which have…

Geopolitics

Iran-Israel war LIVE: World could face worst energy crisis in decades, IEA chief warns

The Hindu – World · India

Israel Prime Mnister Benjamin Netanyahu claimed Israel and the U.S. were well on their way to achieving their war goals

Geopolitics

Vietnam protests as China’s Paracels build-up escalates at Antelope Reef

South China Morning Post – World · China

Hanoi has protested to Beijing over Chinese land-reclamation activities in the disputed Paracel Islands, following reports of accelerated dredging and landfill…

Geopolitics

Why India faces dilemma over Iran war while seeking ‘diplomatic flexibility’

South China Morning Post – World · China

As the world reels from the fallout of the Iran war, India is seeking to manage its risks and interests in the Middle East and beyond while maintaining its neu…

Geopolitics

Iran War Live Updates: Trump Threatens Iran’s Power Plants if Strait of Hormuz Does Not Open

The New York Times – World · US

President Trump’s ultimatum comes after Iranian missiles struck two cities in southern Israel, including one near the country’s main nuclear research center.

Geopolitics

From cricket to sonpapdi: Israel’s Dimona rocked by Iranian missile - why it's called ‘Little India’

Times of India – World · India

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

Geopolitics

After Trump’s 48-hr ultimatum, Iran says ships can pass Hormuz except ‘enemy’ vessels

Times of India – World · India

- TOI World Desk's team provides global news with diverse perspectives and round-the-clock coverage. - Committed to accuracy, depth, and timely reporting of …

Geopolitics

Philippine military uncovers alleged new Beijing spy tactics in South China Sea row

South China Morning Post – World · China

At least three Filipinos with ties to the country’s military have been arrested on suspicion of spying for Beijing, allegedly leaking information that sparked …

Geopolitics

Trump threatens to ‘obliterate’ Iran power plants unless Hormuz Strait open

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Donald Trump has threatened to 'obliterate' Iran’s power plants if Tehran fails to open the Strait of Hormuz.

Geopolitics

Iran social media strategy pivots to information war amid US-Israel attack

The Guardian – World · Europe

Cyber experts say influence operations in ‘asymmetric’ campaign to intensify moral pressure on US and IsraelMiddle East crisis live – latest updatesIran has ra…

Geopolitics

Iran reacts to Trump's Hormuz warning, threatens US facility in Middle East if energy sites attacked

Times of India – World · India

Iran has warned it will retaliate beyond military targets if its energy infrastructure is attacked, signaling a potential escalation. This comes as the US revi…

Geopolitics

‘No option but to strike Mumbai and Delhi’: Ex-Pak envoy to India on ‘worst-case’ US conflict

Times of India – World · India

- TOI World Desk's team provides global news with accuracy, depth, and timeliness. - Focuses on diverse perspectives and round-the-clock coverage of internat…

Geopolitics

Japan may send minesweepers to Hormuz after Iran war ceasefire

South China Morning Post – World · China

Japanese Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi on Sunday hinted at the possibility of sending the country’s Self-Defence Forces for minesweeping operations in the…

Geopolitics

Middle East crisis live: Trump gives Iran 48-hour ultimatum to open strait of Hormuz; about 100 injured in Israel

The Guardian – World · Europe

Trump tells Iran to reopen strait to shipping or face destruction of its energy infrastructure, as Tehran launches its most destructive attack yet on IsraelAFP…

Geopolitics

Cuba in darkness again: US oil blockade forces blackout as Havana turns to flashlights

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 timely news delivery. …

Geopolitics

Watch: Missile strike rocks Israel’s ‘Little India’ as Iran attack injures over 40; videos show chaos

Times of India – World · India

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

Geopolitics

Saudi Arabia reports three ballistic missiles targeted Riyadh area

The Hindu – World · India

"One missile was intercepted, while the other two fell in an uninhabited area," a spokesperson for the Ministry posted on social media

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