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Geopolitics

India slams Pakistan’s airstrikes on Afghanistan during Ramzan

The Hindu – World · India

India's Permanent Representative to the UN, Harish Parvathaneni reiterated New Delhi's support for the UN Secretary-General's call for compliance with internat…

Geopolitics

Israel denies women in Gaza ‘conditions to live’: Amnesty

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

The global rights group says erosion of health, safety in Gaza 'a deliberate act of war targeting women and girls'.

Geopolitics

Duterte’s drug war faces judgement at the ICC

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Victims of the Philippines’ drug war finally see a path to justice in The Hague.

Geopolitics

Lebanese brace for more war as Hezbollah-Israel attacks escalate

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

The widening Middle East war has triggered a new displacement crisis in Lebanon. Amid ongoing attacks, Beirut has postponed parliamentary elections. What is ha…

Geopolitics

BBC visits key Dubai port in Iran's firing line

BBC News – World · Europe

Trade at the Middle East's biggest port has been hit hard since Iran's blockade of the Strait of Hormuz began.

Geopolitics

War expands to central Beirut as Israeli strike kills Iranians in luxury hotel

BBC News – World · Europe

Israel's military says it targeted Quds Force operatives after a return to war with Lebanon's Hezbollah movement, but Iran says they were diplomats.

General

Why Vladimir Putin may be the big winner from Trump's Iran war

NBC News – World · US

President Vladimir Putin may have lost an ally, but the Iran war could prove a boon for Russia, whose economy is dependent on energy exports.

Geopolitics

Nearly 700,000 Displaced by War in Lebanon, U.N. Says

The New York Times – World · US

Mass evacuation orders and an intensifying Israeli bombing campaign targeting the Iran-backed militia Hezbollah have caused a humanitarian crisis, aid groups w…

Geopolitics

The Iran war’s hidden crisis: Why water could matter more than oil

Times of India – World · India

Amidst the Iran war's focus on oil, a critical vulnerability, water, has been overlooked. Gulf nations heavily depend on desalination plants, now facing damage…

Geopolitics

India considering naval escort for ships in Strait of Hormuz amid Iran war: Report

Times of India – World · India

India is contemplating deploying naval ships to escort its merchant vessels through the Strait of Hormuz amidst escalating Middle East tensions. This considera…

Geopolitics

US sends B-1 Bombers to Iran as Hegseth warns of ‘most intense’ strikes

Times of India – World · India

- TOI World Desk's team of seasoned journalists and writers covers global events round the clock. - Committed to accuracy, depth, and timely news delivery. …

Geopolitics

Why China sees stability in hardliner Mojtaba Khamenei’s rise to lead Iran

South China Morning Post – World · China

Chinese analysts expect Mojtaba Khamenei, Iran’s new supreme leader, to continue and possibly harden his assassinated father’s policies towards the US and Isra…

Geopolitics

Russia, Ukraine both claim frontline success while US-led talks remain on hold

South China Morning Post – World · China

Russian and Ukrainian officials are making contradictory claims of battlefield successes in their four-year-old war, with Ukraine saying it has pushed Moscow’s…

Geopolitics

What are the Ukrainian drone interceptors sent to counter Iranian attacks?

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Ukraine has battle experience with Iranian-made Shahed drones and has mass-produced cheap interceptors.

Geopolitics

Qatari spokesman says unchecked escalation has sparked regional war

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Qatar’s foreign ministry spokesman says years of ignored warnings about unchecked escalation have led to regional war.

Geopolitics

Pete Hegseth warns of ‘most intense’ day of US strikes on Iran yet

The Guardian – World · Europe

Pentagon chief spoke with Gen Dan Caine at a press conference and blamed Iran for civilian casualties Sign up for the Breaking News US email to get newsletter …

Geopolitics

TACO vs Tehran: Who will blink first—Trump or Khamenei?

Times of India – World · India

On Day 11 of the US-Iran war, President Trump claims devastating military losses and a swift end, while Iran signals prolonged resistance. This conflict is evo…

Geopolitics

Shots fired at US consulate in Toronto; Canada calls it 'national security incident'

Times of India – World · India

- TOI World Desk features seasoned journalists and writers covering global events with dedication. - Committed to accuracy, depth, and timely reporting on in…

Geopolitics

Indonesia’s role in US-led ‘Board of Peace’ under scrutiny amid Iran crisis

South China Morning Post – World · China

Indonesia’s involvement in US leader Donald Trump’s “Board of Peace” is drawing growing criticism at home as the war in the Middle East intensifies scrutiny of…

Geopolitics

Hope for India-Bangladesh reset after arrests in student leader’s killing

South China Morning Post – World · China

Indian police have arrested two suspects in the killing of a prominent Bangladeshi student leader, a development analysts say could help ease strained ties bet…

Geopolitics

China-North Korea rail services restored as neighbours try to get relations back on track

South China Morning Post – World · China

China will resume passenger train services to North Korea for the first time in six years – the latest sign of warming ties between the two countries as Pyongy…

Geopolitics

‘If there is peace, I will return’: People flee US-Israeli bombing of Iran

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Iranians and foreign workers flee US-Israeli bombardment of Iran, crossing snowy Turkiye border to seek safety.

Geopolitics

The HMS Dragon row: why has it taken so long to get a UK destroyer to Cyprus?

The Guardian – World · Europe

The government said a week ago the warship would be deployed but it is still at dock. What is happening?Middle East crisis – live updatesUK politics live – la…

Geopolitics

U.S. Orders Diplomats to Leave Consulate in Southern Turkey

The New York Times – World · US

The order came after the interception of two missiles heading toward Turkey, which has a base that hosts U.S. and NATO forces.

Geopolitics

Pakistan Sends Navy Escort for Its Ships in the Middle East

The New York Times – World · US

Pakistan, Iran’s neighbor, has been striving to remain neutral in the conflict. But its government and military have been forced to act to protect its economy.

Geopolitics

'Don't get eliminated yourself': Iran warns Trump, slaps down 'empty' threats

Times of India – World · India

Iran's security official warned President Trump to be careful after the US leader threatened harsher retaliation for any Strait of Hormuz disruption. Tehran c…

Geopolitics

China summons Maersk, MSC on ‘shipping operations’ amid Panama saga, Iran war shock

South China Morning Post – World · China

China’s Ministry of Transport has summoned two maritime giants – Maersk and Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) – for talks on “international shipping operati…

Geopolitics

Israel launches new wave of attacks on southern and eastern Lebanon

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Israel warns of imminent attacks on south Lebanon's Tyre and Sidon amid reports Tel Aviv wants to expand buffer zone.

Geopolitics

Iran war: What is happening on day 11 of US-Israel attacks?

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Hundreds of thousands of Iranians rally in Tehran to show their support for the new supreme leader, Mojtaba Khamenei.

Geopolitics

Geopolitical analysis of the imposed war against Iran

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

This is a war of survival and global consequences.

Geopolitics

Strait of Hormuz crisis could choke global oil supply within a month, warns Putin

Times of India – World · India

President Putin warned that the US-Israeli war on Iran has triggered a global energy crisis, potentially halting oil flows through the Strait of Hormuz. He sta…

Geopolitics

Why has the US-Israeli war on Iran left Brics speechless?

South China Morning Post – World · China

China condemned it. Russia condemned it. Brazil condemned it. Brics, as a bloc, has said nothing. More than a week after US and Israeli strikes killed Iran’s S…

Geopolitics

The ‘Fourth Successor’: Iran’s plan for a long war with the US and Israel

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Tehran built a doctrine to absorb shock, survive decapitation strikes and turn time into a weapon.

Geopolitics

US to end prosecution of Turkiye’s Halkbank over alleged business with Iran

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

US prosecutors say Turkish assistance in negotiating ceasefire , release of captives from Gaza contributed to settlement.

Geopolitics

‘Sounds familiar’: how the US-Israeli war in Iran parallels Russia’s invasion of Ukraine

The Guardian – World · Europe

Both campaigns have been framed differently at different times, with dubious claims of defensive action and a curious reluctance to label it warShifting goals,…

Geopolitics

E-7 Wedgetail: The powerful surveillance jet Australia is sending to the Gulf

Times of India – World · India

Australia is sending a military reconnaissance aircraft and missiles to the Gulf. This move aims to protect airspace amid rising tensions. The deployment follo…

Geopolitics

'Won’t stop looking': US releases video of strike on concealed Iranian missile launcher

Times of India – World · India

US forces have released footage of a strike on a concealed Iranian missile launcher, emphasizing their commitment to dismantling such threats. This action occu…

Geopolitics

Is Iran war draining US weapons stockpiles? Billions spent in first 48hrs of operation

Times of India – World · India

The US reportedly spent $5.6 billion on weaponry in the first 48 hours of operations against Iran, raising concerns about depleting advanced military supplies.…

Geopolitics

Trump’s Gaza plan ‘on hold’ as Iran war halts disarmament talks

South China Morning Post – World · China

Talks to advance US President Donald Trump’s plan to ⁠end the Gaza war have been on hold since last week when the US and Israel jointly attacked Iran, sparking…

Geopolitics

Afghanistan: US accuses Taliban of 'hostage diplomacy'

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

The US designated Afghanistan as a "State Sponsor of Wrongful Detention," accusing the Taliban of holding Americans as leverage. Washington has also called for…

Geopolitics

This is what happened on March 9.

The New York Times – World · US

- **Conflict Scale**: U.S. and Israel's strikes on Iran, with Iran retaliating, affecting multiple countries. Maps show damage zones spanning U.S.-size land ar…

Geopolitics

Australia to send missiles to UAE, deploy reconnaissance plane, but no troops

South China Morning Post – World · China

Australia will deploy a military surveillance aircraft to the Middle East and send missiles to the United Arab ‌Emirates but will not put troops on the ground …

Geopolitics

Iran war live: Trump says conflict will be over soon; Gulf attacks continue

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

US-Israeli strikes on Tehran continue as Iranian counterattacks target Bahrain, Kuwait and Saudi Arabia.

Geopolitics

Trump’s Iran war will reinforce North Korea’s view that nuclear weapons are the only path to security

The Guardian – World · Europe

As speculation mounts that Kim Jong-un and Trump could meet this month, analysts say Pyongyang will continue to see nuclear weapons as a matter of survivalNort…

Geopolitics

Middle East tensions: Bahrain mission arranges for Indians' return from Saudi

Times of India – World · India

- Bahrain airport closed since Feb 28, halting commercial flights. - Indian embassy in Bahrain arranged assistance for stranded citizens. - Arrangements fo…

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