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Geopolitics

Trump offers Khamenei 'token' deal as US continues major military buildup in Middle East

Times of India – World · India

The US is significantly increasing its military presence in the Middle East with two aircraft carrier strike groups deployed amid rising tensions with Iran. Pr…

Geopolitics

US to remove Vietnam from tech export control list, Hanoi says

South China Morning Post – World · China

US President Donald Trump told Vietnam’s top leader To Lam he would “instruct the relevant agencies” to remove the country from a list restricted from accessin…

Geopolitics

US strike kills three on boat in eastern Pacific

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

The US military destroyed another boat with an airstrike in the eastern Pacific, killing three people. It's the sixth known US boat strike of the year and brin…

Geopolitics

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,458

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

These are the key developments from day 1,458 of Russia's war on Ukraine.

Geopolitics

Nightly raids and violent beatings: Australia urged to accept citizens trapped in Syria as conditions in Roj camp deteriorate

The Guardian – World · Europe

Aid workers say the camp where 34 women and children are being held are ‘dire’ and present more risk than if they were repatriatedGet our breaking news email, …

Geopolitics

Israeli strikes in Lebanon kill at least 12 people, intensifying rising regional tensions

The Hindu – World · India

Israel said it had hit “command centers” of the Lebanese militant group Hezbollah in Bekaa Valley. There was no immediate statement from Hezbollah

Geopolitics

U.S. makes plans to reopen embassy in Syria after 14 years

The Hindu – World · India

A notice to congressional committees obtained by The Associated Press, informed lawmakers of the State Department's “intent to implement a phased approach to p…

Geopolitics

Explained: 5 reasons why NYT op-ed is saying it's 'India's century'

Times of India – World · India

India is emerging as a significant global player, challenging the US-China bipolar narrative. With a younger population and faster growth than China, India is …

Geopolitics

Iran says US military build-up ‘unnecessary and unhelpful’, deal achievable

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Top Iranian diplomat Abbas Araghchi says US 'has not asked' for zero uranium enrichment in nuclear talks.

Geopolitics

UK ‘working with US’ to analyse impact of supreme court’s ruling against tariffs

The Guardian – World · Europe

Government ‘expects privileged trading position’ to go on as EU ‘seeks clarity’ over Trump administration’s next stepsBritain and the EU said they were assessi…

Geopolitics

Re-think on trade deal? What US top court's ruling means for India

Times of India – World · India

Trump had recently removed the 50% tariffs that he had imposed on India, bringing it down to 18%. An India-US joint statement on the same was issued earlier th…

Geopolitics

Poland withdraws from treaty banning antipersonnel mines, will use them to defend against Russia

The Hindu – World · India

Poland, which ratified the document in 2012 and completed the destruction of its domestic anti-personnel mine stockpile in 2016, withdrew from the treaty on Fe…

Geopolitics

As two of the world’s largest democracies and dynamic economies, India and Brazil cannot remain distant: President Lula

The Hindu – World · India

Bilateral trade between Brazil and India reached its highest level in 2025, but it remains far below its true potential, says the Brazilian President

Geopolitics

Families of Philippine drug war victims seek ICC justice as Duterte trial looms

South China Morning Post – World · China

Mary Ann Pajo watched quietly as cemetery workers opened her son’s tomb in Manila this week and removed his body for examination by a forensic pathologist. Acc…

Geopolitics

Germany’s Merz the latest European leader to visit China amid tensions with US

South China Morning Post – World · China

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz will visit China from Wednesday, shortly after the Lunar New Year holiday, according to the chancellor’s spokesman. “This date…

Geopolitics

China’s gallium grip looms over Trump’s Beijing visit as critical deadline nears

South China Morning Post – World · China

As US President Donald Trump prepares for a possible visit to China in April, analysts say that one issue is likely to “cast a shadow” over his looming negotia…

Geopolitics

Army chief concludes four-day Australia visit, boosts bilateral military cooperation

The Hindu – World · India

General Upendra Dwivedi held extensive talks during the four-day visit from February 16 to 19 with senior leadership of the Australian defence forces to review…

Geopolitics

China scrambles fighters to confront US warplanes based in South Korea

South China Morning Post – World · China

US and Chinese fighter jets have engaged in a rare stand-off over the Yellow Sea, according to media reports in South Korea. This comes at a time when the Unit…

Geopolitics

Pax Sinica vs Pax Silica: how China-US mineral war is taking shape

South China Morning Post – World · China

If 2026 were a chess match, critical minerals would be the opening gambit, and both China and the United States are going all out. On January 28, China’s Zijin…

Geopolitics

China defends WTO’s most-favoured nation principle after US, EU challenge rule

South China Morning Post – World · China

China has defended the World Trade Organization’s non-discrimination principle after the United States and the European Union recently proposed reforms that co…

Geopolitics

No joy, no respite during Ramadan for families in Gaza City destroyed by Israel .

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Nisreen Nassar and her family, like many other Palestinians, continue to live in schools and makeshift shelters.

Geopolitics

Israeli forces harass Al Jazeera reporter, journalists

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Israeli forces blocked Al Jazeera and other networks as they filmed Palestinians waiting to go to the Al Aqsa Mosque.

Geopolitics

India to buy oil from Venezuela? What MEA & US envoy Gor said

Times of India – World · India

India is diversifying its oil sources, according to US envoy Sergio Gor. Discussions are underway for Venezuelan oil imports. The US maintains its stance again…

Geopolitics

U.S. negotiating with India on Venezuelan oil sale to help diversify its sources, Envoy Sergio Gor says

The Hindu – World · India

A final trade ​deal with India will be signed “sooner than later” as a “few tweaking points” are required, he added

Geopolitics

Netanyahu says Israel 'tightening alliances' with allies, calls India 'gigantic power'

The Hindu – World · India

Mr. Netanyahu said how the country goes out and takes “pre-emptive measures” against the evil, and, therefore, will act time and again “to neutralise the risks…

Geopolitics

U.K. Foreign Minister to meet Rubio amid tensions over joint air base

The Hindu – World · India

The Diego Garcia base has recently ​been used for operations in the West Asia against Yemen’s Houthis and in humanitarian aid to Gaza

Geopolitics

Attack on Hong Kong man in Sapporo caused by ‘dining etiquette’ dispute

South China Morning Post – World · China

An attack on a Hong Kong man in the Japanese city of Sapporo that triggered travel warnings from Chinese authorities was reportedly caused by a dispute over “d…

Geopolitics

‘Thank you India!’: Macron shares highlights of his three-day visit

Times of India – World · India

- TOI World Desk's team covers global events with diverse perspectives and timely updates. - Committed to accuracy, depth, and timely reporting on internatio…

Geopolitics

‘How can army ignore?’: BLA releases video of captive Pak soldiers pleading for help

Times of India – World · India

- TOI World Desk provides global news with diverse perspectives through dedicated journalists and writers. - Focuses on accuracy, depth, and timely coverage …

Geopolitics

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio to visit India ‘very soon’, Envoy Sergio Gor says

The Hindu – World · India

The U.S. Envoy to India did not specify dates of the visit, but said it is scheduled in the next few months

Geopolitics

Over 1,000 Kenyans recruited to fight for Russia in Ukraine war: report

South China Morning Post – World · China

More than 1,000 Kenyans have been recruited to fight on Russia’s side in the war in Ukraine, according to a Kenyan intelligence report presented to lawmakers t…

Geopolitics

Indonesia, Morocco, Kosovo among 5 countries to send troops under Gaza plan

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Kazakhstan and Kosovo have also pledged to participate, while Egypt and Jordan will provide training for police.

Geopolitics

Three aid workers killed, 4 wounded in RSF drone attack in Sudan’s Kordofan

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

The attack comes as the UN releases a report which found that RSF actions have hallmarks of genocide in el-Fasher.

Geopolitics

Inside the MQ-9 Reaper: How America’s armed drones reshape regional security

Times of India – World · India

The US is expanding its MQ-9 Reaper drone deployments across the Indo-Pacific, creating a robust surveillance and strike network. These long-endurance aircraft…

Geopolitics

'Stay in own lane': Macron tells Italian PM Meloni to 'stop commenting on other countries'

Times of India – World · India

French President Emmanuel Macron criticized Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni for commenting on French affairs after she condemned the killing of a far-rig…

Geopolitics

Iran warns U.S. bases, assets 'legitimate targets' if it attacks

The Hindu – World · India

President Donald Trump has deployed warships, fighter jets, and other military hardware to the Middle East as he seeks to block Iran from building a nuclear bo…

Geopolitics

Former Biden official says US must work with allies to counter China

South China Morning Post – World · China

Working closely with like-minded countries remains the most effective strategy to counter an increasingly powerful China – in marked contrast to the policies o…

Geopolitics

Why plan by US and Japan to relocate Okinawa airbase is hitting turbulence

South China Morning Post – World · China

For nearly three decades, Washington and Tokyo have pledged to close a controversial US airbase in Okinawa, located in the middle of a densely populated island…

Geopolitics

Indonesia seals ‘great’ US trade deal, agrees to send 8,000 troops to Gaza

South China Morning Post – World · China

Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto signed a reciprocal trade agreement on Thursday with US President Donald Trump while in Washington to attend the first me…

Geopolitics

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,457

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

These are the key developments from day 1,457 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.

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