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Geopolitics

US pulls diplomatic staff from Karachi, Lahore amid pro-Iran protests in Pakistan

South China Morning Post – World · China

The United States has ordered non-emergency staff at two Pakistani consulates to leave the country and granted permission for staff to leave missions in Saudi …

Geopolitics

Death toll in Iran surpasses 1,000 as Israel-US strikes continue

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

A funeral for the country's Supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has been postponed amid explosions.

Geopolitics

Iran live: Senate fails to curb Trump’s war powers; Israel pounds Lebanon

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

US and Israel bombard Iran as Israeli forces hammer Lebanon and the widening conflict causes energy prices to spike.

Geopolitics

Israel tightens siege on Gaza amid Iran war

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Israel closes Gaza crossings amid war with Iran, raising fears of famine. Tareq Abu Azzoum explains.

Geopolitics

Canadian PM Mark Carney offers to team up with Australia as ‘strategic cousins’ to push back against dominant superpowers

The Guardian – World · Europe

Visiting PM tells Australia’s parliament ‘middle power’ countries must work together on defence, trade and AICanada and Australia will be stronger negotiating …

General

Shipping slows through Strait of Hormuz, threatening to snarl global trade

NBC News – World · US

The Strait of Hormuz, normally jammed with oil tankers and cargo ships, has been nearly emptied by the war in the Middle East.

Geopolitics

As Attacks Spread, War With Iran Reaches Far Beyond Mideast

The New York Times – World · US

NATO downed a missile fired by Iran at Turkey, and a U.S. sub sank an Iranian Navy ship off Sri Lanka, thousands of miles from the war zone.

Geopolitics

Pro-American Kurdish Forces Are Preparing Possible Iran Incursion

The New York Times – World · US

The C.I.A. has given small weapons to Iranian Kurdish forces in Iraq in a covert program that began before the current war.

Geopolitics

How U.S.-Israel attack on Iran could impact millions of Indian migrant workers

The Hindu – World · India

UAE, where Iranian missiles have landed targeting U.S. bases, is the second largest source of India’s inward remittances and also a large hub for Indian migran…

Geopolitics

Canada, Australia must join forces to resist great power hegemony: Carney

The Hindu – World · India

Mark Carney spoke in the nation’s capital on the third day of an official visit to Australia, a trip aimed at bringing in investment and deepening ties with a …

Geopolitics

Merz’s China visit shows pragmatic diplomacy still matters

South China Morning Post – World · China

When German Chancellor Friedrich Merz arrived in Beijing for his first visit to China last week, it came at a moment of heightened geopolitical attention. With…

Geopolitics

Starmer’s slow start in the war against Iran could leave UK playing catch-up

The Guardian – World · Europe

Prime minister’s initial refusal to help US could constrain Britain’s ability to protect its nationals in the Gulf and reassure alliesMiddle East crisis – live…

Geopolitics

'Every day feels like a month': Iranians describe life under 'constant' US-Israeli strikes

BBC News – World · Europe

Iranians are coping with daily strikes, internet blackouts, and security crackdowns - all while trying to stay in touch with loved ones.

Geopolitics

How depleted weapons stockpiles could affect the Iran conflict

BBC News – World · Europe

Weapons stocks will not alone decide the outcome of this conflict, but it's certainly a significant factor, writes the BBC's Jonathan Beale.

Geopolitics

US sub sinks Iranian warship in Indian Ocean, Hegseth says

BBC News – World · Europe

Sri Lanka's navy says around 140 people are feared missing after a military vessel went down off its southern coast.

Geopolitics

Here’s where ships and energy facilities have been damaged.

The New York Times – World · US

- **Conflict Scale**: Maps show U.S., Israel, and Iran's attacks across the Middle East, with orange regions indicating multiple strikes. The war's land area r…

Geopolitics

A U.N. panel condemns the U.S.-Israeli attacks on Iran.

The New York Times – World · US

- U.S. and Israel confirmed 6 American deaths in Iranian attacks; names of 5 killed released, with another soldier likely deceased. - NATO intercepted an Ira…

Geopolitics

Ethiopia’s Demand for a Port Drives Fear of New War With Eritrea

The New York Times – World · US

Both sides have moved troops toward their shared border, while Ethiopia has accused Eritrea of occupying part of its territory.

Geopolitics

Sinking Of IRIS Dena: US submarine sinks Iranian frigate, 87 dead; 32 rescued off Sri Lanka

Times of India – World · India

- Iranian frigate with 180 Navy personnel sunk by US submarine in Indian Ocean. - Incident occurred off Sri Lanka's coast on Wednesday. - US submarine targ…

Geopolitics

US orders non-emergency consular staff to leave Pakistan amid Middle East tensions

Times of India – World · India

Amidst escalating Middle East tensions following US-Israeli strikes on Iran, the United States has ordered non-emergency staff and their families to leave cons…

Geopolitics

US says Spain ‘agreed to cooperate with US military’; foreign min denies White House claim

Times of India – World · India

A diplomatic dispute has erupted between the US and Spain after the White House claimed Madrid agreed to cooperate with military operations against Iran. Spain…

Geopolitics

Spain denies U.S. claim of military cooperation on Iran as rift deepens

The Hindu – World · India

"We will not be complicit in something that is harmful to the world and contrary to our values and interests, simply out of fear of retaliation," Spain's Socia…

Geopolitics

Nearly 66,000 Afghans displaced amid fierce fighting on Pakistan border: UN

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

UN migration agency warns that escalating violence on Afghanistan-Pakistan border risks further displacement.

Geopolitics

Kenya braces as Middle East conflict escalates

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

As tensions rise across the Middle East, Kenyans fear economic shocks, disrupted exports and risks to the more than 400,000 Kenyans working in Gulf states.

Geopolitics

US submarine sank Iranian warship off Sri Lanka’s coast, Hegseth says

The Guardian – World · Europe

Defence secretary confirms strike on Iris Dena in first US attack on Iranian forces outside Middle East during conflictMiddle East crisis – live updatesThe US …

Geopolitics

Pete Hegseth says US is ‘investigating’ deadly strike on girls’ school in Iran

The Guardian – World · Europe

US defense secretary was evasive when asked about the airstrike that Iranian officials say killed at least 165 studentsMinab school bombing: how the worst mass…

Geopolitics

Russia blames Ukrainian naval drones as tanker sinks in Mediterranean

BBC News – World · Europe

The Arctic Metagaz went down between Libya and Malta after it was hit by explosions and a fire, Libyan officials say.

Geopolitics

U.S. Campaign in Iran Is ‘Far From Over,’ Joint Chiefs Chairman Says

The New York Times – World · US

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said responsibility for a strike on an Iranian girls’ school was under investigation.

Geopolitics

Watch: Iranian naval vessel destroyed by U.S. torpedo in Indian Ocean

The Hindu – World · India

A U.S. submarine sank an Iranian warship in the Indian Ocean off Sri Lanka, marking the first torpedo sinking of an enemy ship since World War Two, according t…

Geopolitics

Is the US in decline? After Iran strikes, maybe not, Chinese analysts say

South China Morning Post – World · China

The US’ decapitation of Iran’s leaders highlights America’s superior military strength and runs counter to the popular view in China that the United States is …

Geopolitics

Over 100 people missing after US sinks Iranian military ship off Sri Lanka

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Rescue teams are looking for crew members who are missing after a US submarine sank an Iranian military ship.

Geopolitics

Iran war: Why is Russia not coming to Tehran's aid?

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

The beleaguered Iranian regime, with very few international allies, has been counting on Moscow's support amid the ongoing US-Israeli strikes, but so far it ha…

Geopolitics

Charting the US-Israel war with Iran

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

The US-Israeli attacks on Iran have raised tensions in the Middle East. Here's a look at the Iran war in charts and maps.

Geopolitics

Nigeria halts Christian pilgrimages to Holy Land over Middle East conflict

BBC News – World · Europe

NCPC say the measure is necessary to prioritise the "safety and comfort" of Nigerian pilgrims.

Geopolitics

As Iran Expands Attacks, U.S. Orders More Diplomatic Staff to Leave Embassies in 4 Countries

The New York Times – World · US

On Tuesday, nonemergency staff and their family members were told to leave several posts as Iran continued to retaliate after U.S. and Israeli strikes.

Geopolitics

The U.K. and France Deploy Some Forces to the Mideast Despite Misgivings About Iran Attacks

The New York Times – World · US

The two nations announced operations to defend their interests in the region. The Netherlands was weighing a request to join them.

Geopolitics

Khamenei's farewell ceremony postponed as US, Israel-Iran conflict intensifies on Day 5

Times of India – World · India

- TOI World Desk employs seasoned journalists and writers to cover global events. - Focuses on delivering timely, diverse news and perspectives round the clo…

Geopolitics

Qatar to fully shut gas liquefaction amid Tehran's retaliatory strikes

Times of India – World · India

Amidst escalating Middle East tensions, Qatar is fully halting its crucial gas liquefaction operations on Wednesday. This significant move, driven by growing s…

Geopolitics

U.S. carried out strike on Iranian warship off Sri Lanka coast, Pentagon chief says

The Hindu – World · India

The U.S. strike triggered a distress call and the Sri Lankan armed forces ​launched a search ‌and rescue operation

Geopolitics

Sri Lanka recovers ‘a few bodies’ after Iran warship sinking

South China Morning Post – World · China

Sri Lanka’s navy has recovered “a few bodies” of Iranian sailors on board a frigate that sank off the island’s southern coast after what crew members reported …

Geopolitics

Trump’s Iran attack sparks calls in Russia to abandon Ukraine talks

South China Morning Post – World · China

When US President Donald Trump returned ⁠to the White House last year, some Russian hardliners were cautiously optimistic, hoping his unpredictability ⁠and tra…

Geopolitics

Middle East exhibitors at Hong Kong jewellery fair rue poorer sales, attendance

South China Morning Post – World · China

Middle Eastern exhibitors at the Hong Kong International Jewellery Show expect poorer business due to disruptions brought on by the US-Israel war against Iran,…

Geopolitics

China caught between Iran and Gulf states as Tehran strikes across Middle East

South China Morning Post – World · China

As missiles fly throughout the Middle East, China is walking a diplomatic tightrope between strategic partner Iran and the Gulf Cooperation Council states, wit…

Geopolitics

Why China is staying on the sidelines of the US-Iran conflict

South China Morning Post – World · China

China and Iran may be strategic partners but, as was the case with America’s special operation in Venezuela in January, China has offered no security support t…

Geopolitics

Germany’s Merz lacked ‘solidarity’ amid silence during Trump attacks: Spain

South China Morning Post – World · China

Spanish Foreign Minister José Manuel Albares on Wednesday accused German Chancellor Friedrich Merz of failing to show “solidarity” with Madrid in the face of c…

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