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Geopolitics

Iran agreed secret shoulder-fired missile deal with Russia, says media report

The Hindu – World · India

The agreement, signed in Moscow ⁠in December, commits Russia to deliver 500 man-portable “Verba” launch units and 2,500 “9M336” missiles over three years, the …

Geopolitics

Iran Could Direct Proxies to Attack U.S. Targets Abroad, Officials Warn

The New York Times – World · US

Security officials are monitoring increasingly worrisome signs as President Trump considers another military campaign against Iran.

Geopolitics

Courting China Again

The New York Times – World · US

The German chancellor will travel to Beijing this week, the latest high-level visitor as Western countries pivot back to China.

Geopolitics

Iran vows to defend itself but sees diplomatic solution to U.S. standoff

The Hindu – World · India

After a recent round of talks in Geneva, Iran said it was preparing a draft proposal for an agreement that would avert military action.

Geopolitics

France will summon US envoy Charles Kushner over comments on activist’s death

South China Morning Post – World · China

France will summon US ambassador Charles Kushner to protest against comments by the Trump administration over the death of a far-right activist, the foreign af…

Geopolitics

Oman confirms US-Iran talks will take place in Geneva on Thursday

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Iran is negotiating 'only nuclear' at present, its foreign minister says, and is confident a deal can be reached.

Geopolitics

European Commission urges US to honor trade deal

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

The EU's executive insisted that "a deal is a deal" after US President Donald Trump said he was raising a global 10% tariff to 15% in response to the US Suprem…

Geopolitics

Russia fires scores of missiles at Ukraine as Hungary threatens to block EU sanctions

The Guardian – World · Europe

‘Moscow continues to invest in strikes more than diplomacy,’ says Zelenskyy, as logistics and energy facilities targetedRussia has fired scores of missiles and…

Geopolitics

Trump curious why Iran has not 'capitulated', US envoy Witkoff says

BBC News – World · Europe

US envoy Steve Witkoff says the president is puzzled why Iran has not yet compromised in the face of a major American military build-up nearby.

Geopolitics

Indian envoy calls on Bangladesh FM, discusses strengthening multifaceted bilateral relations

The Hindu – World · India

“In today’s meeting with the Foreign Minister, I reiterated our position that we look forward to engaging with the new government in Bangladesh,” says Indian H…

Geopolitics

Hungary spoils EU attempt at Russia sanctions package over oil flows

South China Morning Post – World · China

Hungary threatened to block a new package of European Union sanctions against Russia and to stall efforts to help Ukraine until Russian oil deliveries to Hunga…

Geopolitics

France to summon US ambassador over comments on far-right activist’s death

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Top French diplomat says his government rejects any attempt to use Quentin Deranque's death 'for political purposes'.

Geopolitics

'Affront to humanity': Sudan slams Uganda for hosting RSF paramilitary boss

BBC News – World · Europe

Sudan accuses Uganda of flouting international law by meeting Rapid Support Forces boss Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo.

Geopolitics

Russian barrage strikes Ukrainian infrastructure as war drags on

South China Morning Post – World · China

Russia fired scores of missiles and drones at targets across Ukraine on Sunday, crashing into energy and rail infrastructure and residential buildings, just tw…

Geopolitics

Pakistan targets militants in Afghanistan, testing Doha truce

South China Morning Post – World · China

Islamabad said it carried out strikes along the border with Afghanistan early on Sunday, targeting what it called hideouts of Pakistani militants it blamed for…

Geopolitics

Pakistan ‘kills dozens’ in air strikes on Afghanistan

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Pakistan’s military has carried out air strikes in Afghanistan, targeting what it called 'camps and hideouts'.

Geopolitics

The aftermath of Pakistan’s air strikes in Afghanistan

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Attacks kill civilians, deepen border dispute and prompt threat of retaliation from Kabul.

Geopolitics

Somaliland minister says US may access its minerals, military bases: Report

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Minister of the presidency says exclusive rights offered to US are part of Somaliland's push for global recognition.

Geopolitics

At least one killed in widescale Russian attacks on Ukraine’s energy sector

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Main target was the energy sector, but residential buildings and a railway were also damaged, President Zelenskyy says.

Geopolitics

Rafael Grossi on nuclear risk and reforming the UN

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

The IAEA chief discusses rising nuclear tensions, UN reform and whether the system can still prevent war.

Geopolitics

UEFA and FIFA may get a red card at the ICC for ignoring Israeli violations

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

A landmark referral of UEFA and FIFA leaders to the International Criminal Court could set an important legal precedent.

Geopolitics

Russia, Ukraine report overnight strikes on energy infrastructure

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

The attacks come as Ukraine prepares to mark four years since the start of the war on February 24.

Geopolitics

US ambassador's Israel comments condemned by Arab and Muslim nations

BBC News – World · Europe

Mike Huckabee suggested Israel would be justified in taking much of the Middle East on Biblical grounds.

Geopolitics

Nearly 300 drones, 50 missiles: Russia unleashes massive overnight assault on Ukraine

Times of India – World · India

Russia unleashed a massive overnight missile and drone assault across Ukraine, claiming one life in the Kyiv region and damaging southern energy infrastructure…

Geopolitics

How Russia has weaponised winter against people in Ukraine

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Russia has struck Ukraine's energy grid 2,500 times in four years, leaving millions without heat in freezing weather.

Geopolitics

Modi’s Israel visit: Timeline of India’s relations with Israel, Palestine

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

From Mahatma Gandhi's support for Palestine to Modi's Netanyahu embrace, how India's ties have evolved over the decades.

Geopolitics

US envoy sparks row by claiming Israel has a right to much of Middle East

Times of India – World · India

Pakistan and thirteen other nations have strongly condemned US Ambassador Mike Huckabee's remarks endorsing Israel's biblical claim to Arab lands. The joint st…

Geopolitics

‘Could spin out of control’: Israel preparing to join US military action against Iran?

Times of India – World · India

- TOI World Desk’s team delivers global news with dedication, covering diverse international events round the clock. - Focus on accuracy, depth, and timeline…

Geopolitics

Trump sends ‘great’ hospital boat to treat ‘sick’ people in Greenland

South China Morning Post – World · China

US President Donald Trump said on Saturday he was sending a hospital boat to Greenland, an autonomous Danish territory that he has long coveted and threatened …

Geopolitics

Indian influencer claims he and his wife were detained by immigration in South Korea, China in viral video

Times of India – World · India

- Indian content creator Sachin Awasthi detained by South Korea and China immigration authorities while traveling with his wife. - Awasthi faces scrutiny fro…

Geopolitics

K-pop’s big freeze: are cracks in China’s cultural blockade a thaw?

South China Morning Post – World · China

While K-pop has conquered almost every corner of the globe, South Korea’s entertainment industry remains largely locked out of the Chinese market due to a geop…

Geopolitics

Pakistan carries out strikes in Afghanistan after spate of suicide attacks

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Afghan sources say the Pakistani strikes hit the border provinces of Paktika and Nangarhar.

Geopolitics

Pakistan strikes militant camps along Afghanistan border after deadly suicide attacks

Times of India – World · India

Pakistan launched targeted strikes inside Afghanistan against militant hideouts, blaming the Pakistani Taliban for a recent surge in deadly attacks. Informati…

Geopolitics

Pakistan says it struck militant hideouts along Afghan border after surge in deadly attacks

The Hindu – World · India

Islamabad did not say in precisely which areas the strikes were carried out or provide other details

Geopolitics

India & Brazil sign rare earths pact, will ‘wait and watch’ US SC tariff order fallout

Times of India – World · India

India and Brazil inked a critical minerals agreement and set a $30 billion trade target by 2030, aiming to build resilient supply chains and reduce dependence …

Geopolitics

Ukraine strikes Russia: 11 injured as Kyiv targets Moscow's industrial site

Times of India – World · India

Ukraine launched drone and missile strikes deep inside Russia, targeting an industrial site in Udmurtia producing ballistic missiles and a gas processing plant…

Geopolitics

Ukraine strikes key industrial site deep inside Russia

The Hindu – World · India

The attack in Russia’s Udmurt Republic left 11 people wounded, three of whom were hospitalised, according to a Telegram post by Sergei Bagin, the local Health …

Geopolitics

Russian attack on Kharkiv kills two, Ukraine hits missile plant

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Kharkiv regional administration head, Oleh Syniehubov, reported that 175 'combat clashes' were recorded.

Geopolitics

Trump tariffs: EU grapples with fallout of US court ruling

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

European leaders and businesses have responded to the US Supreme Court's decision to rule many of US President Donald Trump's tariffs illegal with both cautiou…

Geopolitics

Ukraine strikes missile plant deep inside Russia

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

The Votkinsk factory, that produces ballistic missiles, is more than 1,400 kilometers (870 miles) from Ukraine.

Geopolitics

From Wagner to intelligence service SVR — How Russia rewired its Africa operations

Times of India – World · India

Russia's foreign intelligence agency, the SVR, has reportedly taken over Wagner Group's African influence operations post-Prigozhin's death. An investigation r…

Geopolitics

Supreme Court Ruling on Trump’s Tariffs Changes Little for Canada

The New York Times – World · US

The president’s tariffs that are inflicting the most harm to Canada’s economy are outside the scope of the Supreme Court case.

Geopolitics

Bangladesh moving towards restoring visa for Indian nationals: Diplomatic sources

The Hindu – World · India

Bangladesh had halted issuing of visas in December 2025 when Indian missions faced protest and several incidents of stone pelting targeting Indian missions and…

Geopolitics

Five European nations pledge millions to produce low-cost air defence systems & drones using Ukrainian expertise

The Hindu – World · India

Friday's initiative of the E5 nations — France, Poland, Germany, the United Kingdom and Italy — comes as one of many European efforts to bolster defence along …

Geopolitics

US and EU battle over online censorship

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

The EU and the US have very different views about the critical topic of censorship. Donald Trump’s envoy, Sarah Rogers, has attacked the EU’s new big tech laws…

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