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Geopolitics

Video shows Iranian cluster bomb submunitions raining over Israel; why the weapon is tricky

Times of India – World · India

Iran launched multiple ballistic missiles at Israel, including at least one with a cluster bomb warhead, causing widespread damage and injuring six people. The…

Geopolitics

When will the Iran war end? Trump hints at 'mutual' decision with Netanyahu

Times of India – World · India

US President Trump stated that the decision to end the war with Iran will be mutually decided with Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu. Trump claimed intervention…

Geopolitics

Human Rights Watch accuses Israel of using white phosphorus in new Lebanon attacks

The Hindu – World · India

"Israel should immediately halt this practice and states providing Israel with weapons, including white phosphorus munitions, should immediately suspend milita…

Geopolitics

Why have China’s arms imports plummeted by 72% over the past 5 years?

South China Morning Post – World · China

Beijing’s arms imports have nose-dived by nearly three-quarters over the past five years, as it has replaced overseas weapons purchases with domestic technolog…

Geopolitics

In world full of turmoil, China ‘stands firm as a mountain’ with compatriots

South China Morning Post – World · China

China has vowed to firmly safeguard its overseas interests – a core objective reaffirmed in its latest five-year plan – at a time when global volatility is tes…

Geopolitics

Iran war live: Mojtaba Khamenei named supreme leader; Israel bombs Tehran

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Iran's military and political leaders pledge allegiance to Mojtaba Khamenei as US-Israeli attacks continue.

Geopolitics

Ukraine war briefing: drone experts will be in Middle East in coming days, says Zelenskyy

The Guardian – World · Europe

Ukrainian president hopes for reciprocal support for Kyiv in repelling Russian forces. What we know on day 1,474Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on…

Geopolitics

U.S. Tomahawk Hit Naval Base Beside Iranian School, Video Shows

The New York Times – World · US

The evidence contradicts President Trump’s claim that Iran was responsible for a strike at the school that killed 175 people, most of them children.

Geopolitics

Mid East tensions: UAE on high alert in Abu Dhabi as defenses respond to missile threat

Times of India – World · India

Abu Dhabi residents were placed on high alert as the UAE's defence forces responded to incoming aerial threats amid escalating regional tensions. Emergency not…

Geopolitics

Sailor from sunken Iranian warship called father before US torpedo strike: Report

Times of India – World · India

- Iranian warship IRIS Dena sunk by US submarine in Indian Ocean near Sri Lanka on March 4. - Sailor from the ship called his father before the incident. -…

Geopolitics

Who is Mojtaba Khamenei, the new Iranian Supreme Leader facing US and Israel

Times of India – World · India

- TOI World Desk's team delivers global news round the clock with dedication. - Committed to accuracy, depth, and timely updates on international affairs. …

Geopolitics

Aftermath in Iran of US and Israeli air strikes

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

The US and Israel continue to strike Iran, hitting oil storage depots and refining facilities in Tehran.

Geopolitics

Australia news live: military requests from Gulf nations should be ‘duly considered’, opposition says; NT floods could last a week

The Guardian – World · Europe

Ted O’Brien says Israel and US are doing the ‘heavy lifting for the free world’ amid war with Iran. Follow the latest updates liveGet our breaking news email, …

Geopolitics

Russia retains top spot as India’s crude source despite US pressure

Times of India – World · India

- Atul Mathur is a Senior Assistant Editor at The Times of India with 27 years in journalism, focusing on governance, public policy, and politics. - He speci…

Geopolitics

Macron to visit Cyprus as France deploys warships to Mediterranean amid Iran war

South China Morning Post – World · China

French President Emmanuel Macron will visit Cyprus on Monday, his office said, as France deploys warships to the Mediterranean following a drone attack on the …

Geopolitics

‘Gulf countries may question US capability to protect them’

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

‘This war has not been thought through’

Geopolitics

Israel’s Mossad relies on US cover and security rot for Iran strikes

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

The Israeli intelligence agency counts on unconditional US cover and adversary lapses for its assassination policy.

Geopolitics

Two killed in Saudi Arabia after ‘projectile’ falls on residential building

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Iran's IRGC had earlier said it targeted radar systems in locations including Al-Kharj, home to Prince Sultan base.

Geopolitics

Israel Strikes Energy Infrastructure Crucial to Iran’s Well-Being

The New York Times – World · US

Continued attacks could make the Iranian government and the country as a whole more vulnerable.

Geopolitics

With an eye on Trump visit, China weighs Iran response

The Hindu – World · India

China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi speaks on Beijing’s ties with United States, India, on the need for BRICS cooperation and the crisis in West Asia

Geopolitics

What’s wrong with a G2? Wang Yi lays out China’s case against great-power rivalry

South China Morning Post – World · China

China’s top diplomat has cast his country as “an irreplaceable mainstay” amid global upheaval, rejecting any suggestion of a US-China G2 duopoly for global co-…

Geopolitics

Wang Yi to Europe: leave protectionist attic, join the China market gym

South China Morning Post – World · China

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi has urged European leaders to abandon bloc politics and instead “join the gym” of the China market to build muscle and competi…

Geopolitics

U.S. Embassy in Baghdad Targeted as Iraq Gets Drawn Deeper Into Regional War

The New York Times – World · US

Iraq is caught between two allies as the Trump administration pressures Iraqi leaders to distance themselves from Iran.

Geopolitics

Israeli Strikes on Fuel Depots Send Black Clouds Over Iranian Capital

The New York Times – World · US

Immense dark plumes of smoke enveloped Tehran after the Israeli military expanded attacks on energy infrastructure.

Geopolitics

'Brutal and unprovoked': Iranian barrage pushes UAE into ‘state of defence’

Times of India – World · India

- TOI World Desk's team of seasoned journalists and writers provides global news round-the-clock. - Committed to accuracy, depth, and timeliness in reporting…

Geopolitics

Beijing signals high hopes for South China Sea ‘golden rules’ by end of year

South China Morning Post – World · China

China has signalled strong optimism for finalising negotiations with neighbouring Asian countries to seal a new institutional framework on contested South Chin…

Geopolitics

Wang Yi warns Japan on Taiwan ‘red line’, dashing hopes of ending diplomatic row

South China Morning Post – World · China

Beijing’s top diplomat has issued a stark warning against any attempt to thwart reunification with Taiwan and repeated his country’s criticism of Tokyo, dimmin…

Geopolitics

Who pays when the war on Iran breaks air travel?

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

The war on Iran has closed one of the world's busiest airspaces. Here's what that actually costs.

Geopolitics

Why international law is still the world’s best defence

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Should we permit the foundations of international law to erode, the world would slip once more into anarchy and chaos.

Geopolitics

Iran will not ‘bow’ to US and Israeli pressure, Pezeshkian says

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian says Iran will not ‘bow’ to pressure from the United States and Israel.

Geopolitics

Iran’s new supreme leader has been selected, says deciding body

The Guardian – World · Europe

Israel says it will target any figure chosen to succeed Ali Khamenei, who was killed in US-Israeli strikesMiddle East crisis live – latest updatesThe body in c…

Geopolitics

‘I am trying to live’: Haitians in Mexico seek community despite broken immigration systems

The Guardian – World · Europe

Funding cuts, US political pressure and bureaucratic delays have left thousands of Haitians facing prolonged uncertainty in TapachulaA year ago, when Jean Bapt…

Geopolitics

UK does not 'agree with Trump on every issue' - Cooper

BBC News – World · Europe

Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper has hit back at President Trump's criticism of the UK response to the conflict in Iran.

Geopolitics

Vital desalination plants in Iran and Bahrain are attacked.

The New York Times – World · US

- Strikes on desalination plants in Iran and Bahrain are seen as a serious escalation, risking civilian impact. - Iran accuses the U.S. of attacking a Qeshm …

Geopolitics

‘A strong fist doesn't mean strong reason’: China warns against regime change in Iran

Times of India – World · India

China's foreign minister Wang Yi cautioned against externally driven regime change in Iran, stating such efforts would lack public backing and escalate regiona…

Geopolitics

'Changing face of Mid East': Netanyahu thanks Trump for strikes on Iran

Times of India – World · India

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced near-total dominance over Iranian airspace following coordinated strikes with the US, dubbed 'Operation Ris…

Geopolitics

Missiles, drones and geography: How Iran challenged the US-Israel billion-dollar war machine

Times of India – World · India

- Journalist at The Times of India with over two years' experience, specializing in foreign affairs and international politics. - Prefers precise language an…

Geopolitics

‘No popular support’: China warns against government change in Iran

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Beijing calls for Iran's sovereignty to be respected and demands 'immediate stop to military operations' in Middle East.

Geopolitics

'This is a moment of grave peril' - UN humanitarian chief

BBC News – World · Europe

UN Humanitarian Affairs Lead Tom Fletcher speaks to the BBC about the conflict in the Middle East.

Geopolitics

Watch: Huge flames in Tehran after air strikes on oil depots

BBC News – World · Europe

Social media footage shows flames leaping into the air and plumes of smoke above the city's skyline.

Geopolitics

A Loose Band of Emerging Powers Is Divided Over Iran

The New York Times – World · US

Brazil, China and Russia all denounced the U.S.-Israeli attacks, but other nations in the BRICS group haven’t, even though Iran is a fellow member.

Geopolitics

Watch: America’s C-RAM system in action intercepting rockets and fired at US embassy in Iraq

Times of India – World · India

- TOI World Desk provides global news with dedicated journalists and writers, emphasizing accuracy and depth. - Focuses on timely, nuanced coverage of intern…

Geopolitics

Iranian drone damages desalination plant in Bahrain

The Hindu – World · India

Bahrain says an Iranian drone attack has caused “material damage” to a desalination plant

Geopolitics

West Asia conflict: How an Indian in UAE opened the doors of his farm for stranded Indians

The Hindu – World · India

The initiative was organised by Dhiraj Jain, a businessman based in the UAE, who offered his property to those left stranded

Geopolitics

Takeaways from Foreign Minister Wang Yi at China’s ‘two sessions’

South China Morning Post – World · China

Foreign Minister Wang Yi faced global media on Sunday morning to outline Beijing’s positions on key issues, ranging from the expanding crisis in Iran to China’…

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