Geopolitics
US issues new sanctions as it dials up pressure on Iran
Al Jazeera – News · Middle East
Washington penalties target oil vessels as Trump administration intensifies 'maximum pressure' campaign against Tehran.
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Geopolitics
US consular services in illegal Israeli settlement in West Bank condemned
Al Jazeera – News · Middle East
US move to provide consular services in Efrat settlement slammed as breach of international law.
Geopolitics
US to offer passport services to citizens in illegal West Bank settlements
The Guardian – World · Europe
Israel welcomes move described by Palestinian Authority as undermining possibility of an independent stateThe US will provide on-site consular services in two …
Geopolitics
Japan to install missiles near Taiwan: Are China tensions set to spike?
Al Jazeera – News · Middle East
Japan plans to deploy missiles near Taiwan, a move analysts say risks deepening regional tensions with China.
Geopolitics
Chagos Islands deal sows confusion over UK minister remarks
Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe
The BBC said a government source has denied that the UK Parliament has paused a ratification process to turn over the control of the Chagos Islands to Mauritiu…
Geopolitics
Nobody believed that Putin would invade Ukraine. Four years on, has Europe learned from the failures of 2022?
The Guardian – World · Europe
I looked back to discover the untold story of how western intelligence was misread, even in Kyiv. The conclusion offers a stark warning for the futureTuesday m…
Geopolitics
'Attack will bring strong response': Iran pushes back against Trump a day before Geneva talks
Times of India – World · India
Iran has strongly refuted US President Trump's accusations of rebuilding nuclear and missile capabilities, calling them "big lies." Ahead of crucial talks in G…
Geopolitics
In meeting with Merz, Xi urges efforts to advance China-Germany ties to ‘new levels’
South China Morning Post – World · China
Chinese President Xi Jinping called for strengthening communication and trust amid global uncertainties in a meeting with visiting German Chancellor Friedrich …
Geopolitics
Can China and Philippines replace ‘disputes with cooperation’ after years of tension?
South China Morning Post – World · China
China and the Philippines may soon start joint coastguard patrols in the South China Sea after years of tensions over the disputed waters, according to a Phili…
Geopolitics
Trump’s USMCA exit threat seen pushing Canada into China’s arms ‘as a hedge’
South China Morning Post – World · China
A reported threat by US President Donald Trump to withdraw from the North American trade pact could push Canada closer to China, analysts say, even as his new …
Geopolitics
How Saudi diplomacy is thwarting Trump’s desire for war with Iran
South China Morning Post – World · China
The new year is not off to a good start. In January, US president Donald Trump ordered the abduction of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and now there is a …
Geopolitics
Which countries are urging citizens to leave Iran amid US threat of force?
Al Jazeera – News · Middle East
Countries issue warnings for citizens to leave Iran amid potential US military strikes.
Geopolitics
Modi's Israel trip tests India's Middle East balancing act
Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe
With defense ties growing and the Gaza conflict casting a long shadow, Indian PM Narendra Modi’s Israel visit is testing India's efforts to pursue strategic ga…
Geopolitics
Germany’s Leader Merz Delivers a Blunt Warning to China on Trade
The New York Times – World · US
Chancellor Friedrich Merz laid out his complaints in a frank message to his hosts on a trip to Beijing that China had designed to showcase their relationship.
Geopolitics
Ukraine Wants to Join the E.U. to Secure Peace. Here’s What to Know.
The New York Times – World · US
Negotiators agree that joining the bloc is critical to Kyiv’s future. But obstacles abound, and compromises might forever change how the union works.
Geopolitics
Germany’s Friedrich Merz seeks closer China ties, presses Beijing on Ukraine
Times of India – World · India
- Chinese President Xi Jinping meets German Chancellor Merz in Beijing. - TOI World Desk team provides global news with accuracy and depth. - Focus on time…
Geopolitics
U.N. Security Council sanctions four Sudan commanders over El-Fasher atrocities
The Hindu – World · India
The four are high-ranking members of the Rapid Support Forces, which a U.N. probe last week determined had committed acts of genocide in their 18-month siege a…
Geopolitics
Canada’s Carney to push for pragmatic reset with India in trade and diplomacy
South China Morning Post – World · China
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney’s coming trip to India is expected to further efforts for a diplomatic reset and strengthen Canada’s trade links with the w…
Geopolitics
South Africa secures return of 11 men ‘lured’ into Russia-Ukraine war
Al Jazeera – News · Middle East
South African President Ramaphosa expresses 'heartfelt gratitude' to Russia's Putin for support in repatriating men.
Geopolitics
India’s Modi visits Israel: What’s on the agenda, and why it matters
Al Jazeera – News · Middle East
India's prime minister is expected to discuss upgrading security and economic agreements amid rising regional tensions.
Geopolitics
German leader arrives in China to press for fair trade, help ending Ukraine war
The Hindu – World · India
Mr. Merz is the latest in a parade of world leaders to visit Beijing as China seeks support from other nations to push back against Trump's use of tariffs to d…
Geopolitics
Aid groups petition Israeli Supreme Court as Gaza, West Bank work ban nears
Al Jazeera – News · Middle East
Israel has ordered 37 aid groups to halt operations in war-torn Gaza, as well as occupied West Bank and East Jerusalem.
Geopolitics
Iran’s FM says deal with US ‘within reach’ if diplomacy ‘given priority’
Al Jazeera – News · Middle East
Foreign Minister Araghchi's remarks ahead of Geneva talks come as second US aircraft carrier heads towards Middle East.
Geopolitics
Tokyo protests as China blocks ‘dual-use’ exports to 20 Japanese companies
Al Jazeera – News · Middle East
China's Commerce Ministry says the move against Japanese firms will prevent the remilitarisation of Japan.
Geopolitics
German chancellor lands in Beijing for inaugural China trip
BBC News – World · Europe
Friedrich Merz said it would be a mistake to "decouple" Germany from China shortly before boarding a plane to Beijing.
Geopolitics
US forces board third Venezuela-linked oil tanker in Indian Ocean
South China Morning Post – World · China
US military forces boarded a third sanctioned oil tanker in the Indian Ocean after tracking it from the Caribbean Sea in an effort to target illicit oil connec…
Geopolitics
US to provide consular services in illegal Israeli settlement
Al Jazeera – News · Middle East
US embassy services will be available in the illegal West Bank settlement of Efrat, starting on February 27.
Geopolitics
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,462
Al Jazeera – News · Middle East
These are the key developments from day 1,462 of Russia's war on Ukraine.
Geopolitics
Merz in China: German chancellor heads to Beijing
Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz is making his first visit to China since taking office. German economic interests are top of an agenda which also features Bei…
Geopolitics
What does the India-Brazil critical minerals MoU mean for the two countries?
The Hindu – World · India
While Pax Silica sets out a general goal in the form of securing supply chains for the U.S. and its partner countries, the bilateral MoU intends to help with o…
Geopolitics
EU has a key role to play in the new world order in the making
South China Morning Post – World · China
The maxim, “The strong do what they can and the weak suffer what they must”, attributed to the Athenian historian Thucydides, described the reality of world po…
Geopolitics
Yemen’s ‘Mogadishu’: Somali refugees face poverty, instability in Aden
Al Jazeera – News · Middle East
Generations of refugees in Aden endure poverty, lack identity, and cling to fading memories of Somalia's distant shores.
Geopolitics
New Afghan, Pakistani border clashes follow deadly strikes
Al Jazeera – News · Middle East
Both sides accused the other of unprovoked fire near their fraught frontier.
Geopolitics
Russia accuses Ukraine of seeking to acquire nuclear weapon with help from UK and France
South China Morning Post – World · China
Russia accused Ukraine on Tuesday of trying to obtain a nuclear weapon with help from Britain and France, an allegation Kyiv called an absurd lie. A French f…
Geopolitics
EU too slow to act as China rewrites global trade rules, trade chief Sefcovic warns
South China Morning Post – World · China
The European Union’s trade chief Maros Sefcovic has railed against the bloc’s glacial trade defences, warning that years-long probes and rigid rules will not p…
Geopolitics
Ramaphosa thanks Putin for release of South Africans lured into Russia-Ukraine war
BBC News – World · Europe
The men believed they were going to Russia for training as bodyguards but ended up on the front line.
Geopolitics
Germany’s Leader Heads to China and Walks a Tightrope Between Xi and Trump
The New York Times – World · US
Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s trip will test his ability to address tensions between the countries, at a time of strain between Europe and Washington.
Geopolitics
Defence, trade & Hexagon alliance: What to expect during PM Modi's high-stakes Israel visit
Times of India – World · India
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Israel on February 25-26. He will meet prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu to discuss defence, security, and economic tie…
Geopolitics
Watch: U.S. and Iran moving closer to war? | Explainer
The Hindu – World · India
Following strikes on Iranian nuclear sites and a fragile ceasefire, both sides say they are working toward a new understanding. But with U.S. aircraft carriers…
Geopolitics
Cambodia rejects claim its forces fired on Thai patrol: Minister
The Hindu – World · India
"These claims are entirely false, fabricated and grossly distort the facts with the deliberate intent to mislead public opinion and provoke tension along the C…
Geopolitics
Iran FM says nuclear deal 'within reach' ahead of U.S. talks
The Hindu – World · India
"We have a historic opportunity to strike an unprecedented agreement that addresses mutual concerns and achieves mutual interests," said Mr. Araghchi, in a pos…
Geopolitics
Ukraine urges China to play ‘critical’ role for peace as war enters fifth year
South China Morning Post – World · China
Kyiv’s top envoy to Beijing has called on China to play its “important” and “critical” role to help end the war in Ukraine, which is now stretching into a fift…
Geopolitics
UN delegates walk out during Russian ambassador’s speech
Al Jazeera – News · Middle East
Dozens of delegates walked out of Russian ambassador Gennady Gatilov’s speech to the UN conference on disarmament.
Geopolitics
US plan to pull forces from Okinawa tested by China's rise
Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe
For many years, the US has been planning to reduce its footprint in southern Japan and move thousands of marines to places like Hawaii and Australia. But some …
Geopolitics
Hungary, Slovakia spar with Ukraine over Druzhba pipeline
Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe
The Druzhba serves as the primary conduit for Russian crude deliveries to Hungary and Slovakia. Shipments through the pipeline have stalled since the end of Ja…
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