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Geopolitics

China welcomes Vikram Doraiswami's appointment as India's new Envoy

The Hindu – World · India

Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Lin Jian told a media briefing that envoys are an important bridge for fostering friendly and cooperative relations between …

Geopolitics

US Section 301 tariffs set to trigger fresh wave of trade disruption

South China Morning Post – World · China

If there is a thread that provides coherence to Donald Trump’s mad emperorship, it is the frenetic invention of new, evermore dramatic diversions: no week can …

Geopolitics

Gulf states again under fire as Iran says still building missiles

South China Morning Post – World · China

Firefighters battled a blaze at a giant oil refinery in Kuwait on Friday after a fresh drone attack as Iran kept up a wave of strikes on its neighbours and vow…

Geopolitics

Iran war: What is happening on day 21 of US-Israel attacks?

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Tehran has warned of zero restraint if energy facilities are attacked again, while Netanyahu points to ground operation.

Geopolitics

Iran hits Kuwaiti oil refinery as Israel renews attacks on Tehran

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Attacks stretch from Kuwait to the UAE as analysts warn conflict is entering a dangerous new phase.

Geopolitics

Three charged in the US with smuggling AI chips into China

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

US charges men reportedly tied to Super Micro Computer for helping to smuggle billions of dollars' worth of AI chips.

Geopolitics

Ukraine sends advisers to Gulf as it counterattacks Russian forces in south

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Ukraine may have reclaimed 400sq km (154sq miles) of territory in 2026, and is downing record numbers of Russian drones.

Geopolitics

How Geopolitics Threaten K-Pop’s Ambitions in China

The New York Times – World · US

Japanese members of some K-pop bands have been absent from recent concerts in China. Experts say that’s linked to tension between Tokyo and Beijing.

Geopolitics

U.S. Asked to Keep Military Planes in Sri Lanka Before Iran Airstrikes

The New York Times – World · US

Sri Lanka did not agree to the request, officials said, and has tried to remain neutral in the U.S.-Israeli war in Iran.

Geopolitics

One Global Power, One Regional Power, Two Different Goals

The New York Times – World · US

The U.S. is a superpower that views Iran through a prism of global responsibilities and strategic goals. Israel has a more regional approach. After three weeks…

Geopolitics

Big embarrassment for Canada: Top cop says no India link in transnational threats

Times of India – World · India

Canadian police have found no evidence linking threats or criminal activity in the country to India, despite past diplomatic tensions. RCMP commissioner Mike D…

Geopolitics

China and Japan’s complicated ties in a turbulent 2026

South China Morning Post – World · China

- Japan counters China's cultural influence through games and traditional culture, sparking rivalry. - Delayed US-China summit raises stakes for Takaichi ami…

Geopolitics

The global winners and losers of the war in Iran

BBC News – World · Europe

As the conflict triggers economic disruption some risk being hit hard, while others stand to benefit.

Geopolitics

Iran continues targeting energy sites: Key Kuwait oil refinery on fire again after drone strike

Times of India – World · India

Kuwait's Mina Al-Ahmadi oil refinery faced another Iranian drone attack on Friday. Fires erupted at several units. This follows a similar incident a day earlie…

Geopolitics

Fire at Kuwait refinery as Gulf states come under drone, missile attacks

The Hindu – World · India

Iran has stepped up attacks on Gulf energy infrastructure in recent days, hitting refineries and the world’s biggest gas hub in Qatar, as Tehran retaliated ove…

Geopolitics

Can China broker peace for Iran again? 2023 was different, analysts say

South China Morning Post – World · China

As Tehran signalled that Beijing could serve as a diplomatic broker in its intensifying war with the United States and Israel, analysts cautioned that the Saud…

Geopolitics

Iran war: Israel striking 'infrastructure' across Tehran

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

Israel and Iran continued to exchange missile strikes overnight. However, Israel said it would refrain from further attacks on the key South Pars gas field. DW…

Geopolitics

How the Iran War Narrowed Flight Corridors Between Europe and Asia

The New York Times – World · US

One of the few paths left between the two continents threads through Azerbaijan, Georgia and Turkey, as global conflicts complicate aviation logistics.

Geopolitics

Joint statement on Strait of Hormuz by European nations, Japan, Canada

The Hindu – World · India

This is ⁠the full text of the statement from Britain, France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Japan and Canada

Geopolitics

Israel hits Tehran with airstrikes on Persian New Year as war jolts energy markets

The Hindu – World · India

Heavy explosions shook Dubai as air defenses intercepted incoming fire over the city, where people were observing Id-Ul-Fitr, the end of the holy Muslim fastin…

Geopolitics

South Korea risks US rift over Iran’s Hormuz Strait squeeze

South China Morning Post – World · China

South Korea finds itself boxed in as Tehran moves to turn the Strait of Hormuz into a bargaining chip amid the US-Israeli war on Iran, leaving Seoul caught bet…

Geopolitics

Iran war revives pandemic-era shocks – and may go further

South China Morning Post – World · China

By the time this column appears, the world will feel very different from when my previous column appeared earlier this month. In just days, a conflict that som…

Geopolitics

Iran war live: Tehran warns of intensified strikes if energy sites targeted

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Iran strikes Israeli oil refinery in northern city of Haifa as Tehran launches attacks on regional energy facilities.

Geopolitics

Brazil’s president criticises the US for thinking ‘they own the world’

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

President of Brazil Lula de Silva criticised the United States’ aggressive foreign policy under President Trump.

Geopolitics

EU leaders vow to support Cyprus in talks over future of British bases

The Guardian – World · Europe

Akrotiri and Dhekelia bases have become targets for Iran after outbreak of Middle East crisisEU leaders have pledged to stand behind Cyprus as it seeks “an ope…

Geopolitics

Netanyahu says Israel 'acted alone' in attack on Iranian gas field

BBC News – World · Europe

Speaking at a news conference, the Israeli leader said Trump had requested that there be no further such attacks.

Geopolitics

Is Russian Fuel Headed for Cuba, Testing the U.S. Blockade?

The New York Times – World · US

A Russian oil tanker is being closely tracked to see if it will challenge the Trump administration’s blockade on Cuba.

Geopolitics

US approves $16 bn funding in military sales to Gulf nations affected by Iran conflict

Times of India – World · India

- TOI World Desk's team of journalists and writers covers global events with diverse perspectives and round-the-clock updates. - Committed to accuracy, depth…

Geopolitics

Middle East crisis: Iran missile hit oil refineries in Israel's Haifa

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 timeliness in delive…

Geopolitics

US lost 16 aircraft amid Iran conflict, including 10 reaper drones: Report

Times of India – World · India

- TOI World Desk's team provides global news with expertise and passion, covering diverse international events round the clock. - Committed to accuracy, dept…

Geopolitics

UN shipping body calls for ‘safe maritime framework’ in Gulf

The Hindu – World · India

The Council of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) noted that the closure of the Strait has “adversely affected merchant and commercial vessels and t…

Geopolitics

U.S. may remove sanctions on Iranian oil stranded in tankers, Bessent says

The Hindu – World · India

Bessent said the addition of sanctioned Iranian oil ‌into global ⁠supplies would help keep oil prices down for ⁠the next 10 to 14 days.

Geopolitics

Six allies ready to help ‘efforts to ensure safe passage’ through Hormuz Strait

The Hindu – World · India

The declaration came as an effective Iranian blockade of the strait has paralysed commercial shipping through the crucial maritime chokepoint, which in peaceti…

Geopolitics

EU asks for reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and no more strikes on energy, water sites

The Hindu – World · India

European leaders have deflected entreaties from U.S. President Donald Trump to send military assets to secure the Strait of Hormuz, a key waterway for the glob…

Geopolitics

Japan's Takaichi tries to reaffirm alliance with Trump as he seeks help securing Strait of Hormuz

The Hindu – World · India

Ms. Takaichi, who met with Mr. Trump at the White House, told the Republican President that Japan has opposed Iran's development of its nuclear programme and a…

Geopolitics

U.S. issues new 30-day waiver for sale of Russian oil, adding Cuba, North Korea exceptions

The Hindu – World · India

The license, which expires on ​April 11, ‌replaces and supersedes a similar 30-day sanctions waiver issued on March 12

Geopolitics

Iran-Israel war LIVE: Trump, Netanyahu differ on gas field attack; Iran fires at Israel after Netanyahu boasts of war gains

The Hindu – World · India

UAE authorities said they had dismantled ‌a "terrorist network" funded and operated by ​Lebanon's Hezbollah and ⁠Iran, and arrested its members

Geopolitics

Smoke rises after Iranian missile attack on Israel oil refinery in Haifa

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

An Iranian missile struck an oil refinery in the Israel city of Haifa.

Geopolitics

US approves $16.5bn arms deal to Gulf states amid rising Iran tensions

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

The proposed deal includes the sale of drones, missiles and radars for Gulf allies, including UAE, Kuwait and Jordan.

Geopolitics

How will Israel’s decades-long assassination policy continue?

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Senior Iranian figures have been targeted and killed since the start of the US-Israeli war on Iran.

Geopolitics

Strike on Iran gasfield exposes US-Israel rift as Trump claims he did not know

The Guardian – World · Europe

US president says he told Netanyahu ‘don’t do that’ as he distances himself from attack that has angered Gulf alliesThe US-Israeli war against Iran has exposed…

General

Iran's retaliation is forcing Gulf nations into a stark choice: Stay out or join the fight

NBC News – World · US

As Gulf state leaders gathered in a Riyadh hotel this week to discuss the growing Middle East war, strikes from Tehran blasted outside.

Geopolitics

Veteran diplomat Doraiswami to be next ambassador to China

Times of India – World · India

- Vikram Doraiswami, India's high commissioner to the UK, will become its next ambassador to China. - A veteran diplomat and IFS officer since 1992, he has e…

Geopolitics

U.S. F-35 stealth fighter hit by suspected Iranian fire: reports

The Hindu – World · India

The United States has lost multiple aircraft during the conflict — including three F-15s mistakenly shot down by Kuwaiti forces, and a KC-135 refueling aircraf…

Geopolitics

US F-35 hit by suspected Iranian fire, forced to make emergency landing

South China Morning Post – World · China

A US F-35 fighter aircraft was hit by suspected Iranian fire and had to make an emergency landing on Thursday. This would be the first time Iran has hit one of…

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