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Geopolitics

Despite ‘Make-in-India’ focus, India remains 2nd largest arms buyer in world: SIPRI report

Times of India – World · India

- India's imports slightly dipped due to the government's 'Make-in-India' push for domestic weapons. - India remains the world’s second-largest importer of m…

Geopolitics

'Iran war to end soon,' says Trump; warns Tehran not to try 'anything cute'

Times of India – World · India

President Trump declared the Iran war is nearing its end, calling it a "short-term excursion." He warned Tehran against "anything cute," stating it would resul…

Geopolitics

Israel-Iran war: Trump says war will end 'very soon'; U.S. saving some ‘most important’ targets for later

The Hindu – World · India

The U.S. President played down the scale of the conflict, which has not been approved by the U.S. Congress, repeatedly calling it an "excursion" rather than a …

Geopolitics

U.S. designates Afghanistan as a sponsor of wrongful detention, accuses it of ’hostage diplomacy’

The Hindu – World · India

Iran was given an identical designation, one day before the U.S. and Israel launched strikes against the Islamic Republic

Geopolitics

What to know about Iran’s new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

The son of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei will now leader Iran through the biggest crisis in the country's modern history.

Geopolitics

Oman Becomes Unlikely Hub for Evacuees Fleeing War in Gulf

The New York Times – World · US

The international airport in Muscat, the Omani capital, has remained open while fighting in the region has escalated.

Geopolitics

Ukraine Lends a Hand

The New York Times – World · US

Countries targeted by Iranian drones are eager to tap into Ukrainian expertise to shoot them down.

Geopolitics

Watch: How Iran is fighting back against U.S. and Israel

The Hindu – World · India

One week into the escalating war between Iran, the United States, and Israel, Tehran has intensified its response through missile strikes, regional alliances, …

Geopolitics

US, China clash over fentanyl, tariffs at global drugs meeting ahead of Trump-Xi summit

South China Morning Post – World · China

The United States and China traded barbs at a ⁠UN drugs meeting on ⁠Monday, with Washington accusing Beijing of ⁠failing to stop sales of precursor chemicals f…

Geopolitics

Ships brandish China links to evade Iran’s attacks in Strait of Hormuz

South China Morning Post – World · China

Ships anchored in the Gulf or transiting the Strait of Hormuz are changing their tracking data to boast links to China in an attempt to evade Iranian attacks, …

Geopolitics

France preparing to escort ships in Strait of Hormuz when war calms: Macron

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

French president says 'purely defensive' mission aims to gradually reopen key Gulf waterway amid spike in oil prices.

Geopolitics

How the Iran war is affecting Africa

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Before the start of the war between Israel, US and Iran, Africa was on track for its biggest economic moment in history.

Geopolitics

US strike on Iranian warship tests India's neutrality

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

New Delhi seems determined to not take sides in the US-Iran war — even with a US submarine sinking an Iranian frigate near its shores. But pressure is mounting…

Geopolitics

Von der Leyen calls for EU foreign policy to be ‘more realistic and interest-driven’

The Guardian – World · Europe

European Commission head says rules-based system can no longer be relied upon to protect the continent’s interestsEurope can “no longer be a custodian for the …

Geopolitics

Emmanuel Macron vows Europe will stand by Cyprus after Iran drone strike

The Guardian – World · Europe

French president says attack on island is ‘an attack on Europe’ as EU states send military supportEmmanuel Macron has vowed that Europe will do whatever it tak…

Geopolitics

Sheinbaum tells Trump: stop illegal arms trade from the US to Mexico

The Guardian – World · Europe

US president claimed he wanted to eradicate cartels and made comments about Mexico’s president that were deemed sexist in summit speech‘Iron river’: Mexico’s c…

Geopolitics

After oil, war of water? Why desalination plants are turning into targets in Middle East

Times of India – World · India

Desalination plants in the Middle East are becoming targets in the escalating conflict involving Iran, the US, and Israel. Recent incidents in Bahrain and Iran…

Geopolitics

Nato intercepts Iran missile fired towards Turkey

South China Morning Post – World · China

The North Atlantic Treaty Organisation intercepted a ballistic missile fired from Iran towards Turkey on Monday, according to a statement by the Defence Minist…

Geopolitics

How US-Israel war on Iran deepens Gaza crisis

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Expanding regional conflict shifts global attention as Gaza faces border closures, inflation and 'ceasefire' violations.

Geopolitics

Israel strikes Hezbollah financial institutions as Lebanon calls for talks

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Israel strikes Al-Qard al-Hasan branches; Lebanese president says ready to resume negotiations to halt escalation.

Geopolitics

What defence support could Ukraine offer Middle East states amid Iran war?

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Ukraine has built low-cost drones to counter Russian attacks with imported Iranian Shahed drones.

Geopolitics

Iran war’s effects already a reality in Europe: EU chief

The Hindu – World · India

Oil prices soared on March 9, peaking just short of $120 a barrel as the U.S.-Israeli war against Iran continued into a second week, with Tehran launching fres…

Geopolitics

Starmer speaks to Trump after criticism of U.K.’s response to Iran strikes

The Hindu – World · India

Donald Trump took to social media to dismiss Starmer’s plan to send aircraft carriers to the region as an attempt to join wars “already won”

Geopolitics

India’s 30-day Russian oil waiver tied to US crude demands

South China Morning Post – World · China

India received some welcome news last week about its energy supply: it had been granted permission, by the United States, to take delivery of oil it had alread…

Geopolitics

Which US and Israeli military companies are profiting from the Iran war?

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Defence stocks reach all-time highs, driven by need to produce billions of dollars of weapons systems.

Geopolitics

Video shows US Tomahawk missile hit base next to bombed Iranian school

The Guardian – World · Europe

Footage of attack on Minab compound adds to evidence indicating it was a US strike that killed scores of childrenMiddle East crisis – live updatesA video has s…

Geopolitics

India offered sanctuary to Iranian ship three days before US sank it

BBC News – World · Europe

India says Tehran sought permission to dock three ships on the day the US and Israel began a war on Iran.

General

Sources: Deadly strike on Iranian school likely from U.S. munition

NBC News – World · US

On the first day of the war with Iran, a missile strike on an elementary school killed more than 170 people according to Iranian officials. Now one U.S. offici…

Geopolitics

‘No point talking ceasefire’: Iran vows defence and ‘crushing retaliation’

Times of India – World · India

- TOI World Desk's team of journalists and writers delivers global news and diverse perspectives round the clock. - Committed to accuracy, depth, and timelin…

Geopolitics

Putin congratulates Mojtaba Khamenei on appointment as Iran’s new leader, pledges 'unwavering' support

Times of India – World · India

Russia's President Putin has pledged 'unwavering support' to Iran's new Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, following his father's death in airstrikes. Putin exp…

Geopolitics

Iran fires 2nd ballistic missile at Turkey: Nato intercepts - will the attack trigger Article 5?

Times of India – World · India

- TOI World Desk's team delivers global news with dedication, covering diverse international events round the clock. - Committed to accuracy, depth, and time…

Geopolitics

More gas from Russia? China flags new pipeline links amid Iran energy crisis

South China Morning Post – World · China

China has included two pipelines transporting natural gas from Russia in the draft of its new five-year plan, raising market debate on whether the Power of Sib…

Geopolitics

Get realpolitik? Von der Leyen questions Europe’s faith in rules-based order

South China Morning Post – World · China

The EU must decide whether the rules-based international order “is more a help or a hindrance to our credibility as a geopolitical actor”, the bloc’s top offic…

Geopolitics

IRGC warns of energy war after US-Israeli strikes on Iranian assets

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

The spokesman for the IRGC, says the US has opened a new chapter in the war by bombing Iran’s energy infrastructure.

Geopolitics

UAE releases video of Iranian drone interception

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

The UAE’s Ministry of Defence released video it says shows Iranian drones being intercepted and destroyed.

Geopolitics

Carney confirms: When Washington whistles, Ottawa salutes

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

The Canadian prime minister was quick to jump on the Iran war bandwagon, seemingly forgetting his own speech at Davos.

Geopolitics

Australia would be signed up to Iran war ‘by deception and stealth’ if military support sent, Shoebridge says

The Guardian – World · Europe

Greens senator sounds warning as Labor expected to announce possible defence measures to protect Gulf countries within daysGet our breaking news email, free ap…

Geopolitics

Israel accused of using white phosphorus in Lebanon: Why the weapon is controversial

Times of India – World · India

Human Rights Watch alleges Israel unlawfully used white phosphorus shells in a Lebanese village, sparking concerns over civilian harm. The controversial incend…

Geopolitics

Israel unlawfully used white phosphorus in Lebanon: HRW

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Images verified by Human Rights Watch show Israel fired white phosphorus in populated areas of southern Lebanon.

Geopolitics

Monday briefing: ​How are Iranians abroad grappling with loss and uncertainty from afar?

The Guardian – World · Europe

In today’s newsletter: Across the Iranian diaspora, reactions to the escalating conflict reveal a complex mix of fear, grief and deep political ambivalenceGood…

Geopolitics

Bahrain's state oil company declares force majeure on its shipments after Iran attack

The Hindu – World · India

The state-run Bahrain News Agency carried the announcement of the force majeure, a legal manoeuvre that releases a company from its contractual obligations bec…

Geopolitics

Iran war: Israel targets 'regime infrastructure'

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

Israel has begun a new wave of strikes on central Iran, after Mojtaba Khamenei was named as the country's supreme leader to succeed his slain father. Meanwhile…

Geopolitics

Ukraine Sent Drone Experts to Protect U.S. Bases in Jordan, Zelensky Says

The New York Times – World · US

As the war in Iran spreads, Kyiv is eagerly offering its hard-won expertise and advanced technology to counter Iranian drones.

Geopolitics

'No compromise': How UAE is hunting down Iran's Shahed drones - watch

Times of India – World · India

The UAE released footage of its air force successfully intercepting and destroying Iranian drones that targeted the Gulf nation. Apache combat helicopters were…

Geopolitics

'Matter of relief': Indian embassy in Saudi says 'no Indian fatality' in Al Kharj incident

Times of India – World · India

An Indian national was injured in Al Kharj, Saudi Arabia, after an Iranian military projectile hit a residential building. The Indian embassy confirmed no Indi…

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