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Geopolitics

4 yrs on, Russia's Ukraine 'blitz' drags on: How the conflict redefined warfare, shattered Europe

Times of India – World · India

- A makeshift memorial honors fallen Ukrainian and foreign soldiers in Kyiv's Independence Square. - The scene reflects ongoing conflict and loss in the regi…

Geopolitics

India, Israel begin talks for free trade pact

The Hindu – World · India

The ongoing negotiations are important as Prime Minister Narendra Modi is visiting Israel on February 25-26

Geopolitics

‘Record’ Chinese maritime militia deployed in South China Sea in 2025: US report

South China Morning Post – World · China

China’s maritime militia was deployed in “record-high numbers” across the disputed South China Sea in 2025, according to a US think tank report. However, the r…

Geopolitics

In Pictures: Four years of Ukraine war

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

UN says more than 15,000 civilians and 763 children killed, highlighting the immense human cost of the ongoing conflict.

Geopolitics

Russia-Ukraine four years of war

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Al Jazeera’s Nils Adler returns to Ukraine to capture how blackouts, air raid sirens and exhaustion shape daily life.

Geopolitics

When the world retreats: Volunteers are filling Sudan’s humanitarian void

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Volunteers struggle to fill the gap left by declining international support in Sudan.

Geopolitics

German union urges Turkish envoy summons after DW reporter arrested

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

The German journalists' union has urged the Foreign Office to summon Turkey's ambassador. DW reporter Alican Uludag was arrested and placed in pretrial detenti…

Geopolitics

Destitute survivors of south-east Asia’s cyberscam farms an ‘international crisis’

The Guardian – World · Europe

Not enough support for freed victims, say aid agencies, with growing numbers sleeping on the streets, unable to travel home without passports or moneyCharitie…

Geopolitics

Hong Kong lodges 'strong protest' after Panama takes control of canal ports

BBC News – World · Europe

Last month, Panama's Supreme Court cancelled the contracts of a Hong Kong based firm that allowed it to operate the ports.

General

France demands U.S. ambassador Kushner explain no-show as Trump's diplomats anger Europe

NBC News – World · US

France Ambassador Charles Kushner has been banned from meeting officials after snubbing a meeting over comments about the death of far-right activist Quentin D…

Geopolitics

China Amps Up Pressure on Japan With Restrictions on Exports

The New York Times – World · US

Beijing placed the restrictions on 20 Japanese entities with ties to the defense industry, the latest ratcheting up of its monthslong feud with Tokyo.

Geopolitics

Indian embassy issues advisory after citizen's detention in Korea

Times of India – World · India

- TOI News Desk operates 24/7 with a dedicated team to deliver timely, comprehensive news globally. - Journalists prioritize accuracy, verifying and presenti…

Geopolitics

Iran ups the ante: Tehran finalising deal to buy Chinese anti-ship cruise missiles

Times of India – World · India

Iran is reportedly close to finalizing a deal with China for advanced CM-302 supersonic anti-ship missiles, a move that could significantly bolster its naval d…

Geopolitics

China versus the West? Wang Yi tells UN no country is ‘human rights teacher’

South China Morning Post – World · China

Human rights cannot be used to “whitewash hegemony”, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said at a UN meeting, warning against any single country acting as a “hum…

Geopolitics

China’s Latin America strategy goes well beyond Venezuela and Panama

South China Morning Post – World · China

In the early days of 2026, there has been an unexpected turn in China’s global relations. Some US allies have started reaching out to China just as China faced…

Geopolitics

India and Brazil set sights on US$30 billion trade milestone by 2030

South China Morning Post – World · China

India and Brazil are stepping up efforts to boost trade cooperation among developing economies and regional blocs as a hedge against mounting global trade unce…

Geopolitics

France demands answers from US envoy for ignoring summons as diplomatic feud deepens

South China Morning Post – World · China

France’s feud with the US ambassador to Paris took another turn on Tuesday with the French foreign minister saying the top US diplomat in France must explain h…

Geopolitics

Nearly 20 countries slam Israel’s ‘de facto annexation’ drive in West Bank

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Joint statement says Israeli land grab is 'deliberate and direct attack' on the viability of a Palestinian state.

Geopolitics

US ambassador to France denied access to government

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

Washington's ambassador to Paris, Charles Kushner, has been denied direct access to French government members after he failed to attend a Foreign Ministry summ…

Geopolitics

Thailand-Cambodia border clashes reignite: Bangkok accuses Phnom Penh of ceasefire breach

Times of India – World · India

Thailand and Cambodia exchanged fire on Tuesday. Thai forces reported a Cambodian grenade round near a patrol. This prompted a response from Thai troops. The i…

Geopolitics

Where Ukraine and Russia stand as war enters fifth year

South China Morning Post – World · China

Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine on February 24, 2022, unleashing the deadliest war in Europe since World War II. As the conflict reaches its…

Geopolitics

LIVE: Russia-Ukraine war enters fifth year as strikes hit Zaporizhzhia

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Ukraine officials say infrastructure damaged as Russia strikes Zaporizhzhia on war anniversary.

Geopolitics

France restricts US ambassador’s access to officials after summons no-show

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

US Ambassador sends embassy official in his place, his second time to skip a summons from the French Foreign Ministry.

Geopolitics

China targets Japanese companies over 'remilitarization' concerns

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

First seafood, then pandas and now Japan's heavyweights. China's commerce ministry has banned selling "dual-use" goods to a list of Japanese companies over wor…

Geopolitics

Four years into Ukraine invasion, Russia’s gains are small, while Kyiv remains resilient

The Guardian – World · Europe

With the Russian military performing poorly, Ukraine is clarifying strategy and pushing back with modest successRussia’s invasion of Ukraine, now entering its …

Geopolitics

Ex-Nato commander warns US Middle East buildup mirrors 'Dante’s Inferno'

Times of India – World · India

Former NATO commander Admiral James Stavridis likened the US military buildup around Iran to "Dante's Inferno," describing concentric rings of firepower. This…

Geopolitics

Panama wrests control of canal ports from Hong Kong group

The Hindu – World · India

CK Hutchison objected to the takeover, which it called "unlawful" and said raises "serious risks to the operations, health and safety" at terminals.”

Geopolitics

Various Foreign Ministers condemn Israel over West Bank moves, statement says

The Hindu – World · India

Other countries to ⁠sign the statement included Saudi Arabia, Egypt and Qatar, as well as the heads ​of the Arab ‌League and Organisation of Islamic Cooperation

Geopolitics

China adds Japanese entities to export control list, turning up heat on Tokyo

South China Morning Post – World · China

China has added 20 Japanese entities to its export control list and 20 more to a watch list scrutinising the trade of select goods, increasing the economic pre…

Geopolitics

Seoul gains from Tokyo’s pain over Lunar New Year as politics reshapes China’s tourism map

South China Morning Post – World · China

For his family’s first overseas trip together, Tang Junjie carefully planned a holiday to Japan during China’s longest Lunar New Year break on record. Flights …

Geopolitics

Afghanistan bombing: What’s Pakistan’s strategy as India-Taliban ties grow?

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Pakistani air raids break fragile ceasefire as Islamabad faces pressure on both borders.

Geopolitics

Mexico drug lord El Mencho killed; cartel rampage halts cities: What happened in last 24 hrs

Times of India – World · India

Mexico experienced intense cartel violence following the military operation that killed drug lord "El Mencho." The retaliation included arson, blockades, and g…

Geopolitics

Wassenaar Arrangement: will China join or kill this 30-year-old weapon control club?

South China Morning Post – World · China

The Wassenaar Arrangement has long been seen as a symbol of China’s isolation from the global community. This major international regime controls the export of…

Geopolitics

Freedom Shield rift: South Korea, US at odds over war games’ scale

South China Morning Post – World · China

Every spring, South Korea and the United States stage one of their largest combined military exercises in a show of force that North Korea invariably denounces…

Geopolitics

Seoul’s protest over stand-off seen as reluctance to let US Forces Korea confront China

South China Morning Post – World · China

South Korea last week protested to the US over a rare stand-off between American and Chinese fighter jets in the Yellow Sea, according to media reports. Analys…

Geopolitics

Crypto exchange Binance may have funded Iranian entities, reports say

The Guardian – World · Europe

Internal investigators said at least two accounts allegedly saw $1.7bn move to Iranian-backed groupsShortly after Donald Trump pardoned Changpeng Zhao, the Bin…

Geopolitics

France blocks US ambassador’s access to ministers after he fails to show for meeting

The Guardian – World · Europe

Charles Kushner, father of president’s son-in-law Jared, had been summoned to explain US comments relating to death of far-right activistDonald Trump’s ambassa…

Geopolitics

French minister moves to block US envoy Kushner from government access

BBC News – World · Europe

The minister says Charles Kushner, father of Trump's son-in-law Jared, had failed to explain US comments about violence in France.

Geopolitics

Tensions rising between Iran and US: India explores ways to secure crude, LNG supplies

Times of India – World · India

Amidst rising Iran-US tensions and fears of war, India is actively securing its energy supplies. With the Strait of Hormuz, a critical oil transit route, poten…

Geopolitics

Eye on boosting ties, Canada PM to embark on India visit from Feb 26

Times of India – World · India

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney embarks on a three-day visit to India this week, aiming to strengthen bilateral ties. Discussions will focus on energy, tra…

Geopolitics

India tells citizens to leave Iran by all available means

Times of India – World · India

- India advises nationals in Iran to leave due to unrest. - Urges immediate departure via all transport methods. - Commercial flights included in evacuatio…

Geopolitics

China’s zero-tariff offer to Africa is a game changer

South China Morning Post – World · China

African nations have long been asking: who really opens their market, on what terms and how fast? Earlier this month, China provided a clear answer when it sta…

Geopolitics

EU sanctions Russian officials as Hungary blocks funds to Ukraine

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

European Union fails to approve further Russia sanctions and a $106bn loan to Ukraine after Hungary refuses to agree.

Geopolitics

Another US boat strike in Caribbean Sea kills three, Pentagon says

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Attack on alleged drug smugglers brings death toll from US military campaign against suspected drug boats to around 150.

Geopolitics

Slovakia halts emergency power supplies to Ukraine over Russian oil dispute

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Slovakia had issued a two-day ultimatum to Ukraine to reopen the Soviet-era Druzhba pipeline.

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