Geopolitics
The post-American Middle East is beginning to take shape
Al Jazeera – News · Middle East
The pact between Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Turkiye is yet another step towards a new regional security architecture.
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Geopolitics
Syrian spy chief accused of 2015 'Children's Massacre' hiding in Moscow: Report
Times of India – World · India
- TOI World Desk's team of seasoned journalists and writers covers global events, providing diverse perspectives and timely news. - Committed to accuracy, de…
Geopolitics
After Germany’s exit, India eyes France-led sixth-generation fighter programme
Times of India – World · India
India is discussing joining France's Future Combat Air System program. This development follows Germany's departure from the advanced fighter jet project. Indi…
Geopolitics
Why Beijing struggles to win Indian hearts and minds despite diplomatic thaw
South China Morning Post – World · China
Though the relationship between the Chinese and Indian governments has been thawing, Beijing has yet to win over the Indian public as it lacked a long-term str…
Geopolitics
UN warns Yemen at greatest risk of renewed major conflict since 2022 truce
South China Morning Post – World · China
Yemen’s Iran-aligned Houthis launched ballistic missiles and drones at displacement camps and residential neighbourhoods in the city of Marib on Friday, killin…
Geopolitics
Iran hails Saudi-Pakistan-Turkey defence pact, calls for Muslim unity
Times of India – World · India
- Subhadra Srivastava is a journalist at *The Times of India*, specializing in geopolitics, international, and national affairs. - She focuses on global deve…
Geopolitics
U.S. expects deal soon on Strait of Hormuz; Sunni powers unite in defence pact
The Hindu – World · India
Washington anticipated an agreement soon between the two countries, which sit on either side of the strait, so that normal oil traffic could resume, a U.S. of…
Geopolitics
'To test their resolve': Putin could launch limited attack on Nato, US intel warns
Times of India – World · India
- Digital journalist at The Times of India with over two years of experience. - Specializes in foreign affairs and international politics. - Prefers precis…
Geopolitics
India steps up sixth-gen fighter push, moves to co-join French-led FCAS
Times of India – World · India
- Subhadra Srivastava is a journalist at *The Times of India*, specializing in geopolitics, international, and national affairs. - She has over three years o…
Geopolitics
What to Know About Wildberries, the Company in Ukraine’s Cross Hairs
The New York Times – World · US
Ukrainian drones have increasingly targeted warehouses belonging to Wildberries, which many Russians rely on as the country’s largest e-commerce business.
Geopolitics
What could the Mecca defence pact mean for the US role in the Middle East?
Al Jazeera – News · Middle East
Analysts say regional partners are seeking alternatives to supplement their security without discarding US support.
Geopolitics
Iran war live: Trilateral Mecca defence pact signed, as Hormuz deal looms
Al Jazeera – News · Middle East
Saudi crown prince, Turkish president and Pakistani prime minister sign a joint defence agreement in Mecca.
Geopolitics
ICC body urges Chad and Venezuela to reverse course on withdrawal
Al Jazeera – News · Middle East
International court's oversight body warns exits threaten global justice, as US intensifies campaign against tribunal.
Geopolitics
Will Pakistan-Saudi-Turkiye alliance actually create a new regional order?
Al Jazeera – News · Middle East
The Mecca Joint Defence Pact brings together countries that sit between Iran and Israel, but will it be effective?
Geopolitics
'Share data on river waters': India, China hold 'frank' border talks
Times of India – World · India
India and China participated in candid discussions regarding border conditions, taking stock of the current landscape along the Line of Actual Control. New Del…
Geopolitics
Spain to introduce temporary border checks on visitors from Italy
The Guardian – World · Europe
Move comes in response to Rome imposing similar measures after mass migration rush to CeutaSpain has announced it will introduce temporary border checks on vis…
Geopolitics
US unveils critical minerals deals in latest push to counter China
South China Morning Post – World · China
The United States on Friday announced several critical minerals agreements with multiple mining companies, marking its latest push to curb China’s dominance ov…
Geopolitics
Ukraine’s Zelensky makes first visit to Russia-friendly Serbia
South China Morning Post – World · China
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky arrived on Friday for his first official visit to Serbia, one of the few European countries that have maintained friendl…
Geopolitics
Mexico and Peru restore diplomatic relations after asylum row
BBC News – World · Europe
Relations broke down after former Peruvian Prime Minister Betssy Chávez sought asylum in the Mexican embassy in November 2025.
Geopolitics
Race for UN top job enters final stage: choice may ‘make or break’ organisation
South China Morning Post – World · China
It is financially strapped, structurally flawed, infamously bureaucratic, reputationally damaged and riven with infighting. So why would anyone want to take on…
Geopolitics
Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan sign defence pact
BBC News – World · Europe
Pakistan says an attack on any of the three will amount to an attack against all, amid conflict in the Middle East.
Geopolitics
Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan Sign Joint Defense Pact
The New York Times – World · US
The agreement treats an attack on any of the countries as an attack on all, but in a region of volatile rivalries, it was unclear what that would mean in pract…
Geopolitics
Islamic Nato taking shape? What Saudi-Pak-Turkey Mecca pact means for Iran & Israel
Times of India – World · India
Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, and Turkey signed a new defence pact in Mecca. This agreement commits them to mutual defence against any armed attack. The deal combine…
Geopolitics
Turkiye, Saudi Arabia, Pakistan sign joint defence agreement: What’s in it?
Al Jazeera – News · Middle East
Pact will 'reshape security architecture' of the region, experts say.
Geopolitics
Russia drops record number of glide bombs on Ukraine as casualties pile up
Al Jazeera – News · Middle East
Moscow's troops suffer high rate of losses as Zelenskyy renews air campaign against Russia.
Geopolitics
Saudi Arabia, Turkiye and Pakistan sign joint defence pact
Al Jazeera – News · Middle East
The Saudi crown prince, Turkish president and Pakistani prime minister have signed a joint defence agreement in Mecca.
Geopolitics
Where do China-Israel ties stand after closure of consulate in Chengdu?
South China Morning Post – World · China
In a sign of fraying ties amid the Middle East conflict, Israel’s consulate general in Chengdu has closed, with its consul general leaving his post, two years …
Geopolitics
Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan sign joint defence deal amid regional turmoil
South China Morning Post – World · China
Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Turkey signed a joint defence agreement in Mecca on Friday, wedding Sunni Muslim US allies alarmed at a regional conflagration that …
Geopolitics
Trump says war ‘can’t go much longer’ – what’s the latest on talks?
Al Jazeera – News · Middle East
Reports suggest that Tehran is discussing a bill barring US and Israeli vessels from passing the Strait of Hormuz.
Geopolitics
'US itself regulates foreign funds': MEA hits back at American lawmaker's FCRA Bill remark
Times of India – World · India
Ministry of external affairs rejected criticism of its foreign funding law. The ministry stated that legislative matters are internal decisions for Parliament…
Geopolitics
Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Turkiye sign defence deal amid regional turmoil
Al Jazeera – News · Middle East
The agreement states that an attack on any one of the three countries is an attack against them all.
Geopolitics
Philippines’ South China Sea education push blurs ‘teaching the truth’ lines
South China Morning Post – World · China
The Philippines is seeking to move its South China Sea row with Beijing into classrooms, a push that analysts say could shape how young Filipinos understand th…
Geopolitics
The state of Iran’s three key nuclear sites
The New York Times – World · US
The conflict may have slowed, but not stopped, Iran’s nuclear program, officials and experts said.
Geopolitics
German airport drone-bomb: Could Russia be involved?
BBC News – World · Europe
The BBC has seen evidence from previous cases that Russian-linked proxies not only handled drones and explosives, but also delivered them to Germany.
Geopolitics
Despite South China Sea clashes, Chinese and Filipino police boost cooperation
South China Morning Post – World · China
The Philippine National Police and their counterparts in a coastal Chinese province have agreed to deepen intelligence sharing and crack down on international …
Geopolitics
India, China agree to use diplomatic, military channels to avoid LAC misunderstandings
Times of India – World · India
- Ayush Pandey is a journalist at The Times of India, covering breaking news, politics, defense, and major legal/policy developments globally. - Focuses on e…
Geopolitics
Israel, US complete Arrow missile test amid Iran, Yemen ballistic threats
Times of India – World · India
- Subhadra Srivastava is a journalist at The Times of India, covering geopolitics, international, and national affairs. - With over three years of experience…
Geopolitics
Turkiye’s Erdogan visits Saudi Arabia: What to expect
Al Jazeera – News · Middle East
Erdogan will meet with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and Pakistani PM Shehbaz Sharif, his office says.
Geopolitics
Saudi military says Houthi attacks left 11 civilians, including child, injured near Yemen border
The Hindu – World · India
- Houthi rebels attacked Saudi Arabia, injuring over 10 civilians, including a child, in Najran. Saudi military blamed Houthi indiscriminate shelling on civili…
Geopolitics
China retaliates on US sanctions; North Korea’s dog meat advisory: SCMP’s 7 highlights
South China Morning Post – World · China
We have selected seven stories from this week’s news across Hong Kong, mainland China, the wider Asia region and beyond that resonated with our readers and she…
Geopolitics
Middle East: Houthi attack wounds 11 in Saudi Arabia
Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe
Shelling by Yemen's Iran-backed Houthis has left 11 civilians injured in southern Saudi Arabia. Meanwhile, Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan are due to sign a …
Geopolitics
Houthi attacks kill dozens of troops in Yemen, wound civilians in Saudi Arabia
South China Morning Post – World · China
Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthis killed at least 58 government troops in missile and drone attacks on Thursday, a military source said, in one of the deadliest days…
Geopolitics
Sudan's invisible children - born in war with no legal identity
BBC News – World · Europe
Babies born as a result of rape are often unable to get a birth certificate, meaning a life-time of problems.
Geopolitics
Iran seeks to bar US and Israeli ships in Hormuz deal with Oman
South China Morning Post – World · China
Iran will seek to bar US and Israeli ships from the Strait of Hormuz and require compensation from hostile countries before they’re allowed to sail through it,…
Geopolitics
China-Japan tensions escalate after Tokyo labels Beijing as its 'greatest strategic challenge'
The Hindu – World · India
The white paper approved by Japan's cabinet on Tuesday (August 4) said China's growing military actions are Japan’s top security challenge and “must be address…
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