Geopolitics
Why is Iran’s Kharg Island important?
Al Jazeera – News · Middle East
US President Donald Trump shared a video of strikes on Kharg Island, Iran’s main oil export hub.
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Geopolitics
Vatican envoy visits Lebanese church after priest killed in shelling
Al Jazeera – News · Middle East
The Vatican envoy to Lebanon visited Qlayaa, after a priest was killed in an Israeli attack.
Geopolitics
‘Worst nightmare’: anger and frustration as Gulf states bear brunt of war they did not start
The Guardian – World · Europe
Closure of strait of Hormuz puts pressure on region’s economies amid growing resentment about conflict started by US and IsraelMiddle East crisis – live update…
Geopolitics
This is what happened on March 13.
The New York Times – World · US
- **Maps show U.S. and Israel's attacks on Iran, with orange regions indicating multiple strikes, highlighting the war's scale across the Middle East.** - **…
Geopolitics
Inside Iran’s ‘Mosaic defence’: Why killing top commanders may not break Tehran’s war machine
Times of India – World · India
Iran's "mosaic defence" strategy ensures the nation can fight on even after devastating attacks. This decentralized model distributes command across multiple n…
Geopolitics
Trump urges other nations to send ships to secure Strait of Hormuz
The Hindu – World · India
- U.S. President Trump urges nations to send warships to secure the Strait of Hormuz, critical for global oil, amid Iran's disruption of maritime traffic. - …
Geopolitics
China’s new security era in Africa: protecting assets, citizens from DR Congo to Somalia
South China Morning Post – World · China
Living in container houses under the constant shadow of terrorism, Chinese diplomats in Somalia represent the extreme front line of a new, assertive era in Bei…
Geopolitics
Indian sailors stranded by Iran war just want to go home: ‘there is a lot of anxiety’
South China Morning Post – World · China
Stranded for two weeks at the Iranian port of Bandar Abbas as drones and missiles set ships ablaze nearby, 26-year-old seafarer Ambuj says he has not been home…
Geopolitics
Pakistan shoots down Taliban drones after strikes on Kabul
Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe
Pakistan's military said it intercepted "rudimentary drones" from Afghanistan. It comes a day after Pakistan launched deadly strikes on Kabul as well as strike…
Geopolitics
Why has the US targeted Iran's Kharg Island?
BBC News – World · Europe
The tiny island is home to one of the most critical pieces of Iran's energy infrastructure.
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Iran threatens to strike oil facilities after U.S. hits targets on Kharg Island, a critical fuel hub
NBC News – World · US
U.S. forces have carried out "large-scale" strikes on Kharg Island, a critical hub of Iran's Gulf oil operations, with the country responding by threatening to…
Geopolitics
U.S. forces destroyed military targets on Iran’s Kharg Island that handles oil exports
The Hindu – World · India
U.S. President Donald Trump claimed that military targets on Iran’s Kharg Island were “obliterated” during strikes, escalating tensions with Iran.
Geopolitics
US attacks military sites on Iran’s Kharg island, home to vast oil facility
Al Jazeera – News · Middle East
Tehran threatens to reduce US-linked oil facilities to 'pile of ashes' if oil structures on the island are attacked.
Geopolitics
Israel kills 12 medics in attack in southern Lebanon as war ravages nation
Al Jazeera – News · Middle East
Israel's attack, echoing similar carnage it wrought in Gaza, kills doctors, paramedics and nurses who were on duty.
Geopolitics
Iran continues intensified attacks across Gulf in US-Israel war fallout
Al Jazeera – News · Middle East
Strikes target multiple countries, including Saudi Arabia and Qatar, overnight with interceptions reported.
Geopolitics
US vs. Iran: Three generations of conflict
Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe
Three key moments that shaped Iranian and American attitudes toward each other — and show why mistrust endures.
Geopolitics
Iran War Live Updates: U.S. Says It Bombed Key Iranian Island With Oil Hub
The New York Times – World · US
President Trump said he directed the Pentagon to “totally obliterate” military assets on Kharg Island. The U.S. said it was deploying thousands of Marines to t…
Geopolitics
Did Trump reject Putin's Iran deal to end war? What was the offer
Times of India – World · India
Russia's Vladimir Putin reportedly proposed Russia take custody of Iran's enriched uranium to end the ongoing war, a deal Donald Trump declined. This offer com…
Geopolitics
Ukrainian drones strike oil refinery, port in Russia's Krasnodar region
The Hindu – World · India
Authorities said in a separate statement a fire had broken out at the region’s Afipsky oil refinery after a drone struck the facility
Geopolitics
US moves 2,000 Marines from Japan to Middle East as Iran war intensifies
South China Morning Post – World · China
The US military has started moving at least one amphibious assault ship and more than 2,000 Marines from Japan to the Middle East as the US-Israeli war against…
Geopolitics
Iran war: What is happening on day 15 of US-Israel attacks?
Al Jazeera – News · Middle East
US hits Iran’s Kharg island as it warns oil sites may be next if Tehran disrupts shipping through the Strait of Hormuz.
Geopolitics
Watch: Iran strikes US embassy in Baghdad, smoke rises over compound
Times of India – World · India
Tensions flared in the Middle East as Iran reportedly targeted the US embassy in Baghdad with drones following a stern warning. The attack, which saw thick bla…
Geopolitics
West Asia conflict: Iran, U.S. threaten attacks on oil facilities
The Hindu – World · India
Iranian armed forces issued the warning after U.S. President Donald Trump said he may decide to “wipe out” Iran’s largest oil export hub on its Kharg Island
Geopolitics
U.S. is begging world, India, to buy Russian oil: Iran’s Foreign Minister Araghchi
The Hindu – World · India
In response to the rising oil prices, the Trump administration on Friday (March 13, 2026) announced temporary authorisation to other countries to purchase Russ…
Geopolitics
Strikes on Iraqi capital kill 2 Iran-linked Kataeb Hezbollah members
South China Morning Post – World · China
Explosions rocked Iraq’s capital Baghdad on Saturday after two strikes targeted the powerful Iran-backed group Kataeb Hezbollah, killing two members including …
Geopolitics
Iran war: US strikes key Kharg Island oil export hub, Trump says
Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe
President Trump said US forces "obliterated" military targets on Iran's Kharg Island, the hub of its crude exports. He also said the navy will be escorting tan…
Geopolitics
More US Marines and warships to be moved to Middle East, reports say
BBC News – World · Europe
The reinforcements will come from an amphibious ready group that is usually based in Japan, an official told CBS, the BBC's US partner.
Geopolitics
'Heart of Iran's oil exports': US strikes Kharg Island — why it’s a big blow to Tehran
Times of India – World · India
- TOI World Desk's team of journalists and writers covers global events with diverse perspectives. - Committed to accuracy, depth, and timely reporting on in…
Geopolitics
Watch: Trump shares video of US bombing Iran's crucial oil hub Kharg Island
Times of India – World · India
US President Donald Trump announced a major bombing raid on Iran's Kharg Island, sharing "unclassified" aerial footage. While claiming military targets were ob…
Geopolitics
'White House now begging India': Iran FM Araghchi mocks US U-turn on Russian oil
Times of India – World · India
Iran's foreign minister Araghchi slammed the US for pressuring India to stop Russian oil imports, only to now "beg" for such purchases. He also criticized Euro…
Geopolitics
U.S. expands Venezuela sanctions waivers amid rising prices
The Hindu – World · India
In a post on X, the department said it "updated several Venezuela-related licenses to further support the revitalization of the country’s energy sector and …
Geopolitics
Beyond Pax Silica: Japan, France and Canada seek rare earth autonomy
South China Morning Post – World · China
For years, the West’s answer to Chinese dominance of critical minerals was to rally around Washington. Now, some of its most important allies are reaching a di…
Geopolitics
Boosting China-India ties should be pillar of Hong Kong’s five-year plan
South China Morning Post – World · China
By the second half of the 21st century, the Sino-Indian relationship will become the world’s most geopolitical, dislodging even the complex China-US cooperativ…
Geopolitics
Analysts say US threat of ‘no quarter’ for Iran violates international law
Al Jazeera – News · Middle East
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said there would be 'no quarter, no mercy' as US continues to pummel Iran.
Geopolitics
Trump says US forces destroyed military targets on Iranian island handling oil exports
The Guardian – World · Europe
President says forces ‘obliterated’ military targets on Kharg Island and warned its oil infrastructure could be nextMiddle East crisis – live updatesDonald Tru…
Geopolitics
U.S. Vows to Block Iran’s Attempt to Shut Down Strait of Hormuz
The New York Times – World · US
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said that the disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz were “something we are dealing with.” And about 2,500 Marines were headed to t…
Geopolitics
Here’s What Happened in the War in the Middle East on Friday
The New York Times – World · US
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Friday would be the most intense day of the U.S. air campaign in Iran as a vital oil supply route remained choked off.
Geopolitics
Five US refuelling planes struck by Iran at Saudi Arabia's Prince Sultan air base: Report
Times of India – World · India
- TOI World Desk employs seasoned journalists and writers to cover global events with diverse perspectives. - Committed to accuracy, depth, and timely report…
Geopolitics
West Asia crisis: The Indians caught in the crossfire
The Hindu – World · India
Since February 28, when Israel and the U.S. jointly attacked Iran, plunging the entire West Asian region into war, thousands of Indian tourists and expatriates…
Geopolitics
Iran-Israel war LIVE: Iran threatens attacks on oil infrastructure after U.S. hits Kharg Island
The Hindu – World · India
The American military earlier ordered 2,500 Marines and an amphibious assault ship to West Asia, in a major addition of forces in the region after nearly two w…
Geopolitics
Israel’s military campaign in Lebanon reaches devastating new phase
Al Jazeera – News · Middle East
Israel has warned Lebanon could face Gaza-level destruction.
Geopolitics
As Iran war rages, Gulf neighbors worry about security
Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe
As Israel and the United States continue to pummel Iran and Iran retaliates with rockets throughout the region, experts say a return to diplomacy is needed to …
Geopolitics
A New Trump Envoy Stirs Fears of U.S. Meddling In Brazil’s Elections
The New York Times – World · US
Darren Beattie, the U.S. policy adviser on Brazil, planned to visit former President Jair Bolsonaro in prison and meet his son, who is also seeking the preside…
Geopolitics
Caught between Hezbollah and Israel: Prof who lost colleagues
Times of India – World · India
Two professors were killed in a bombing at Beirut's Lebanese University, leaving faculty like Habib Al-Badawi deeply shaken. He described daily life on campus …
Geopolitics
Tehran: Will allow Indian ships to pass; PM Modi says Iran a friend
Times of India – World · India
- PM Modi emphasized India's friendship with Iran during a phone call with Iranian President Pezeshkian. - The conversation highlighted strengthened diplomat…
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