Geopolitics
Strait of Hormuz: Which countries’ ships has Iran allowed safe passage to?
Al Jazeera – News · Middle East
Tehran allows a small number of ships from certain countries to pass through waterway.
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Geopolitics
South Korea uneasy as US moves air defenses to Middle East
Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe
Reports indicate the US is redeploying some Patriot and THAAD air defense batteries from South Korea to the Middle East. The move comes as Pyongyang continues …
Geopolitics
Who wants what from the Iran war?
BBC News – World · Europe
Most people, although not everybody, want this war to end as quickly as possible. But on what terms?
Geopolitics
French national jailed for 10 years in Azerbaijan for spying
BBC News – World · Europe
Martin Ryan was accused of collecting secret information about Baku's military co-operation with Turkey and Pakistan.
Geopolitics
Russia agrees to stop using Kenyan recruits in Ukraine conflict, Kenya says
BBC News – World · Europe
Some 1,000 Kenyans are believed to have recruited to fight in Ukraine - many say they were lured under false pretences.
Geopolitics
$3.4 trillion mistake with China: Why US will make India's rise far tougher
Times of India – World · India
The US has spent a staggering $3.4 trillion on a "militarised rivalry" with China since 2012, a figure dwarfing its Afghanistan war costs. This massive peaceti…
Geopolitics
No ships cross Strait of Hormuz for first time since conflict began, data shows
South China Morning Post – World · China
Maritime tracking data showed that no ships passed through the Strait of Hormuz on Saturday, marking the first full day since the Middle East conflict began wi…
Geopolitics
Iran war: What is happening on day 17 of US-Israel attacks?
Al Jazeera – News · Middle East
Dubai contained a fire near its airport and temporarily suspended flights, while Trump claimed Iran wants to negotiate.
Geopolitics
Israeli military launches ground operations in southern Lebanon
Al Jazeera – News · Middle East
Israeli army says its forces are targeting key locations in southern Lebanon, aiming to expand forward defence zones.
Geopolitics
US-China trade talks 'stable' despite mutual accusations
Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe
Despite arguments over the Strait of Hormuz and claims of widespread forced labor in China, the two sides appeared to find common ground during a Paris summit.
Geopolitics
UK not obliged to support every demand of ‘transactional’ US president, minister says
The Guardian – World · Europe
Pat McFadden says UK relations with US remain strong despite Donald Trump’s threats to Nato alliesMiddle East crisis – liveUK politics live – latest updatesDon…
Geopolitics
Iran War Live Updates: Trump Pressures Countries to Open Vital Shipping Route
The New York Times – World · US
As fighting in the Middle East entered its third week, President Trump warned that failing to help secure the Strait of Hormuz would be “very bad for the futur…
Geopolitics
Are Trump and Netanyahu on same page? What US President said amidst rumors of rift
Times of India – World · India
President Trump denied reports of a rift with Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu, calling them 'fake news' and describing their relationship as 'extraordinary.' …
Geopolitics
Cluster bombs to 'dancing missiles': The weapons powering Iran’s strikes against the US and Israel
Times of India – World · India
- TOI World Desk's team delivers global news with dedication, accuracy, and depth. - Focuses on timely, nuanced international affairs to keep readers informe…
Geopolitics
Russia-Ukraine clashes: Explosions rock Kyiv in rare daytime attack
Times of India – World · India
Kyiv faced a rare daytime Russian assault Monday as air defenses intercepted projectiles, with debris falling in the city center. This escalation follows Mosco…
Geopolitics
20 Thai sailors return home after Iranian attack in Strait of Hormuz
South China Morning Post – World · China
Twenty Thai crew members of a cargo ship attacked in the crucial Strait of Hormuz arrived in Thailand on Monday, with three of their colleagues still stranded …
Geopolitics
US forced labour probe: China urges Trump to 'correct erroneous' trade practices
Times of India – World · India
China has lodged formal objections with the US over new trade investigations into forced labor and excess industrial capacity, urging Washington to correct its…
Geopolitics
Nobody wants to get involved’ in Strait of Hormuz military operations
Al Jazeera – News · Middle East
Charles Kupchan says the US and allies are reluctant to use military means to safeguard the Strait of Hormuz.
Geopolitics
Why Iran strikes may drive Asian nuclear race, hit China in the Middle East: Zhao Tong
South China Morning Post – World · China
Zhao Tong is a senior fellow with the Nuclear Policy Programme at Washington-based think tank the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, and its East Asia…
Geopolitics
How Asean can loosen dependence on US, China amid trade war fallout
South China Morning Post – World · China
As trade tensions and new US tariff investigations rattle global supply chains, Southeast Asian economies are looking to broaden their options, but analysts sa…
Geopolitics
Iran’s ambassador to Saudi Arabia denies attacks on its oil facilities
Al Jazeera – News · Middle East
Alireza Enayati says relations with Saudi Arabia are 'progressing naturally' and he's in contact with Saudi officials.
Geopolitics
What’s the impact of the Iran war on China?
Al Jazeera – News · Middle East
The US-Israel war on Iran rages on and China says it should never have happened.
Geopolitics
Iran war live: Tehran rejects Trump claim on talks; fire near Dubai airport
Al Jazeera – News · Middle East
Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi says Tehran never sought a ceasefire with the US, and is ready for a long war.
Geopolitics
'A new norm': BBC visits Doha market starting to fill up again two weeks into Iran war
BBC News – World · Europe
The BBC's International News correspondent, Barbara Plett Usher, visits Doha's Souq Waqif market as strikes in the region continue.
Geopolitics
Here’s What Happened in the War in the Middle East on Sunday
The New York Times – World · US
Five missiles struck the Baghdad International Airport and injured four people. Israeli and Iranian attacks continued as global economic concerns about the war…
Geopolitics
Trump plans global coalition to escort ships in Strait of Hormuz amid Iran tensions: Report
Times of India – World · India
President Trump is preparing to announce an international coalition to escort commercial vessels through the Strait of Hormuz amid escalating tensions with Ira…
Geopolitics
Iran wants 'serious review' of Arab Gulf ties, denies role in Saudi oil attacks
The Hindu – World · India
Gulf Arab states have faced more than 2,000 missile and drone attacks since the outbreak of the war on February 28
Geopolitics
Pope Leo decries 'atrocious violence' in Iran war, urges ceasefire
The Hindu – World · India
As the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran enters its third week, the first U.S. Pope warned that violence would not bring the justice, stability and peace that the peop…
Geopolitics
How US-Israel war on Iran rocks foundations of the Abraham Accords
South China Morning Post – World · China
The 2020 Abraham Accords were heralded as a transformative diplomatic breakthrough in the Middle East. The US-brokered agreements normalised relations between …
Geopolitics
Jan Egeland: Millions displaced as Middle East conflicts deepen
Al Jazeera – News · Middle East
The NRC chief warns millions are fleeing and aid systems are being pushed beyond the breaking point.
Geopolitics
Video shows dozens of migrants being rescued in the Mediterranean Sea
Al Jazeera – News · Middle East
More than 120 migrants, including at least 20 minors, were rescued in the central Mediterranean over the past 48 hours.
Geopolitics
Ukraine eyes money and tech in return for Middle East drone support
Al Jazeera – News · Middle East
Ukraine leader previously said advisers were sent to Qatar, UAE, and Saudi Arabia to help thwart Iranian drone attacks.
Geopolitics
The Iran War’s Global Reach
The New York Times – World · US
The fighting is raising energy prices, hitting farmers and reshaping geopolitics. We look at the ripple effects worldwide.
Geopolitics
Govt may review bilaterals as international airfares defy gravity
Times of India – World · India
- India's government may review its unstated policy of not increasing foreign airline flying rights due to soaring international airfares. - The policy, whic…
Geopolitics
EAM speaks to Saudi, UAE counterparts on West Asia crisis
Times of India – World · India
- India deepens Gulf ties through high-level dialogue with Saudi Arabia and UAE. - External Affairs Minister Jaishankar engages counterparts to strengthen bi…
Geopolitics
UAE port attacked but Indian tanker sails off safely
Times of India – World · India
- India's oil tanker *Jag Laadki* sailed away after UAE's Fujairah port terminal was attacked while loading crude. - Attack may link to regional tensions, im…
Geopolitics
Sweden detains captain of Russian shadow fleet ship
BBC News – World · Europe
The skipper of the Sea Owl One is suspected of producing forged documents when it was boarded by coast guard.
Geopolitics
Israel’s Foreign Minister denies reports of ‘direct’ Lebanon talks
The Hindu – World · India
Gideon Saar said that Israel sees “eye-to-eye” with the U.S. in the war with Iran, now in its 16th day, and that the two allies are determined to continue un…
Geopolitics
US energy chief signals Iran war could continue for several more weeks
South China Morning Post – World · China
Energy Secretary Chris Wright signalled the war with Iran may last several more weeks, with oil and petrol prices elevated as the US and Israel seek to destroy…
Geopolitics
ICC judge says US sanctions left her without bank cards and Google accounts
Al Jazeera – News · Middle East
An ICC judge says sanctions imposed by the Trump administration are punishing her for carrying out her judicial duties.
Geopolitics
France offers to broker Lebanon-Israel talks: What do we know?
Al Jazeera – News · Middle East
Diplomatic efforts come amid threat of an Israeli ground invasion in southern Lebanon and sustained air raids.
Geopolitics
Civil war in Sudan is a never-ending humanitarian crisis
Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe
Almost three years into Sudan's war, drone attacks and sexual violence show no signs of relenting. Could intensified international efforts influence the situat…
General
Trump wants other countries to help reopen the Strait of Hormuz. That won't be easy.
NBC News – World · US
U.S. allies and rivals responded cautiously after President Donald Trump said they should police the Strait of Hormuz, as Iranian threats to strike shipping on…
Geopolitics
Nations Respond With Caution to Trump’s Call to Send Warships to Strait of Hormuz
The New York Times – World · US
President Trump has urged China, Britain, France, Japan and South Korea to send warships to help reopen the waterway, even though they were not involved in the…
Geopolitics
Iran claims 'Epstein-linked network' plotting ‘9/11‑like’ attack to frame Tehran
Times of India – World · India
A top Iranian security official claims a network linked to Jeffrey Epstein is plotting a 9/11-style terrorist attack and intends to frame Iran. Ali Larijani st…
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