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Geopolitics

'Reckless': US, Bahrain, UAE & other Gulf nations condemn Iran over missile and drone attacks

Times of India – World · India

- TOI World Desk's team provides round-the-clock global news coverage with seasoned journalists and passionate writers. - Committed to accuracy, depth, and t…

Geopolitics

Taliban strike multiple military bases in Pakistan; strategic Nur Khan Airbase in Rawalpindi hit

Times of India – World · India

Afghanistan's Air Force launched drone strikes on key Pakistani military bases, including Nur Khan Airbase and Quetta's 12th Corps HQ. This retaliatory action …

Geopolitics

Now is the time for China to show it’s serious about opening up

South China Morning Post – World · China

As China’s leaders convene for the annual “two sessions” starting this week, the eyes of the world will be fixed on Beijing. This gathering is no ordinary poli…

Geopolitics

Blasts heard in Kabul as Pakistan-Afghanistan conflict continues

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Kabul reports a thwarted strike on Bagram air base as international calls for a ceasefire go unheeded.

Geopolitics

Spanish Prime Minister condemns war on Iran as breach of international law

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Spain’s Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez has condemned the US-Israel war on Iran as a breach of international law.

Geopolitics

Israel bombs Beirut after Hezbollah launches rocket attack

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Hezbollah says its attack is in response to the killing of Iran's Khamenei and 'in defence of Lebanon and its people'.

Geopolitics

Allies of US in the Gulf bear brunt of Iran attacks

BBC News – World · Europe

Iran's attacks on Gulf Arab states suggest the Islamic Republic is targeting not just the US military but also civilian infrastructure.

Geopolitics

Stakes Quickly Rise for U.S. in Iran War, With 3 Service Members Killed

The New York Times – World · US

The grim toll signaled that Iran was more prepared for war than the Trump administration anticipated, U.S. military officials said.

Geopolitics

Strike on Girls’ School Kills 115, Iranian State Media Says

The New York Times – World · US

Videos and images verified by The New York Times showed that at least half of the school was destroyed. It was not immediately clear why the school was hit, or…

Geopolitics

Moment Iranian missile slams into Jerusalem highway; seven injured

Times of India – World · India

- TOI World Desk's team delivers global news with accuracy, depth, and timeliness. - Focuses on diverse perspectives to inform readers about international af…

Geopolitics

Iran war: Hezbollah fires at Israel; US releases IRGC HQ strike video - 10 key points

Times of India – World · India

- TOI World Desk's team provides global news with diverse perspectives, ensuring accuracy and depth. - Committed to timeliness, they deliver nuanced insights…

Geopolitics

France, Germany, U.K. ready to take ‘defensive action’ against Iran

The Hindu – World · India

"We will take steps to defend our interests and those of our allies in the region, potentially through enabling necessary and proportionate defensive action to…

Geopolitics

Israel launches strikes on Lebanon’s Beirut after Hezbollah fires missiles to enter West Asia conflict

The Hindu – World · India

Hezbollah said its strikes were carried out in retaliation for the killing of Iran’s supreme leader, Ali Khamenei, and for “repeated Israeli aggressions”

Geopolitics

CIA tracked Iranian leaders ‘for months’ before strikes, sharing intelligence with Israel

South China Morning Post – World · China

The CIA had been tracking the movements of senior Iranian leaders, including Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, for months. That is according to a person f…

Geopolitics

US confirms three soldiers killed in Iran attacks

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

The US military has confirmed at least three of its soldiers have been killed in its war with Iran.

Geopolitics

Iranian drone strikes US military facility in Kuwait

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Footage captured the moment an Iranian drone struck the US military’s Camp Buehring in northwestern Kuwait.

Geopolitics

Celebrations around the world after strikes on Iran

BBC News – World · Europe

People in the UK, Spain and the United States celebrated on Saturday following news of the strikes.

Geopolitics

U.S. claims destroyed headquarters of Iran's Revolutionary Guards, says struck over 1,000 targets

The Hindu – World · India

​U.S. military said it has carried out strikes ​against ⁠over 1,000 Iranian targets so ‌far since starting its ‌campaign

Tech & Startups

What Happens if Iran Shuts Down the Strait of Hormuz?

Wired · Global

The Strait of Hormuz is one of the most sensitive pressure points in the global economy. Conflict in Iran could put it at risk indefinitely.

Geopolitics

Hongkong Post’s airmail services to 24 countries affected by strikes in Middle East

South China Morning Post – World · China

Hong Kong’s public airmail services to 24 countries across the Middle East, Africa and Central Asia have been affected after a joint US-Israeli attack on Iran …

Geopolitics

Pentagon confirms three American deaths in Iran war

South China Morning Post – World · China

The US military on Sunday confirmed that three American service members have been killed and five seriously wounded as part of Operation Epic Fury, a joint mil…

Geopolitics

Suspected Russian ‘shadow fleet’ tanker seized in North Sea

The Guardian – World · Europe

Belgian special forces boarded the Ethera, which was sailing under the flag of Guinea, on Saturday nightBelgium has seized an oil tanker believed to form part …

Geopolitics

Pentagon Announces First Three U.S. Deaths in War With Iran

The New York Times – World · US

U.S. Central Command did not say where the troops were killed but added that five others had been seriously wounded and that several had shrapnel injuries.

Geopolitics

Air travel to and from the Middle East has become increasingly precarious.

The New York Times – World · US

- **Conflict escalation**: Hezbollah attacked Israel, prompting Israeli airstrikes and U.S.-led strikes on Iran, ending a yearlong cease-fire and risking regio…

Geopolitics

America First, Diplomacy Last: The Peace President who went to war

Times of India – World · India

Donald Trump, once a critic of 'endless wars,' now presides over a presidency marked by muscular interventions. His second term features forceful actions in V…

Geopolitics

'They want to talk, and I agreed': Trump claims Iran seeking dialogue

Times of India – World · India

President Trump stated in an interview that Iran's new leadership wants to talk, and he has agreed to discussions. He expressed confidence in an upcoming upris…

Geopolitics

Khamenei is dead. But China’s ties with Iran will endure. Here’s why

South China Morning Post – World · China

China has strongly condemned the killing of the Iranian supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, which has left Tehran in turmoil and the Middle East facing a m…

Geopolitics

The months of planning behind US-Israeli mission to target Iran's supreme leader

BBC News – World · Europe

A piece of crucial intelligence arrived just hours before the attack on a compound in central Tehran.

Geopolitics

Half the missiles gone? How vast Iran’s arsenal is — expl​ained

Times of India – World · India

Israel claims to have destroyed half of Iran's missile stockpiles during a June 2025 war, though Tehran is actively rebuilding its arsenal. Despite battlefield…

Geopolitics

Riyadh’s secret plea: Saudi crown prince reportedly pressed US for military action against Iran

Times of India – World · India

- TOI World Desk's team provides global news with accuracy, depth, and 24/7 coverage. - Offers diverse perspectives on international affairs through dedicate…

Geopolitics

'Missiles didn't come close': US rubbishes Iran's 'struck' USS Abraham Lincoln claim

Times of India – World · India

- TOI World Desk's team delivers global news with expertise and passion, covering diverse international events. - Committed to accuracy, depth, and timely up…

Tech & Startups

The Piracy Problem Streaming Platforms Can’t Solve

Wired · Global

In parts of the Middle East and North Africa, a patchwork of sanctions, payment failures, and licensing gaps pushes people into piracy networks.

Geopolitics

Pakistani, Afghan clashes widen as Arab states struggle to halt war

South China Morning Post – World · China

Afghan and Pakistani troops battled along their border, Afghan residents and officials told reporters on Sunday, with the fighting coming alongside multiple st…

Geopolitics

Belgium special forces seize Russian ‘shadow fleet’ tanker

South China Morning Post – World · China

Belgium’s special forces boarded and seized an oil tanker from the ‘shadow fleet’ Russia uses to circumvent Western sanctions over the war in Ukraine, the gove…

Geopolitics

Man accuses Israel of war crimes as he holds remains of girl killed in Iran

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

An Iranian man accused Israel of war crimes as he cradled remains of a girl killed in an attack on an elementary school.

Geopolitics

Under the shadow of the Iran war, Israel finds another way to punish Gaza

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

NGO ban and the blocking of aid due to closure of the border crossings are meant as another collective punishment.

Geopolitics

How US-Israel attacks on Iran threaten the Strait of Hormuz, oil markets

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

About 20-30 percent of global oil and gas supplies are shipped through the Strait of Hormuz.

Geopolitics

Belgium seizes suspected Russian shadow fleet tanker

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

Belgium's Defense Ministry said its forces boarded an oil tanker believed to be part of Russia's illicit shadow fleet on Sunday. The ship, reportedly sailing u…

Geopolitics

US contractors in Kuwait decry meager bunkers and pay cuts amid Iran war: ‘We’re treated as expendable’

The Guardian – World · Europe

Employees say they have heard little from major defense contractor V2X Inc about safety and evacuation protocolsEmployees of major defense contractor V2X Inc …

Geopolitics

US and Israel launch new wave of attacks on Iran amid threat of escalation

The Guardian – World · Europe

Trump threatens Tehran with force ‘never seen before’ if it pursues retaliation after Khamenei’s deathUS-Israel war on Iran – latest updatesIsrael and the US h…

Geopolitics

UK personnel just 200 metres away from Iranian missile strike

The Guardian – World · Europe

British forces in Bahrain and Iraq being drawn into Iran conflict in defence of civilian sites and military assetsUS-Israeli attack on Iran – live updatesThree…

Geopolitics

‘We thought it was fireworks’: Dubai’s luxury seekers shaken by Iranian missiles

The Guardian – World · Europe

Authorities seek to reassure visitors after tourists at five-star resorts had to shelter in underground car parksUS-Israel war on Iran – latest updatesThe week…

Geopolitics

Israel launches new military strikes as Iran retaliates after Khamenei’s killing.

The New York Times – World · US

- **Conflict escalation**: Beirut explosions ended a yearlong cease-fire, with U.S. and Israel intensifying attacks on Iran, risking regional instability. - …

Geopolitics

Why Diplomacy Was Doomed: Trump’s Issue Was Iran’s Leadership Itself

The New York Times – World · US

President Trump’s envoys negotiated with Iran over its nuclear program. But Mr. Trump and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel wanted much more.

Geopolitics

Iran’s Attacks on Persian Gulf Countries Crack Their Safe Haven Image

The New York Times – World · US

Iran responded to an American and Israeli assault by attacking Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Qatar and Bahrain, threatening those states’ reputations for security and open…

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