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Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) – World ·
GeopoliticsBastille Day: France to hold parade with Ukraine in focus
The celebrations will feature troops and warplanes from around Europe in a show of support for Ukraine, as it fends off Russia's ongoing invasion. It is Emmanuel Macron's last Bas…
Source: The Guardian – World ·
GeopoliticsFrance hopes to send ‘strategic signal’ about Europe’s renewed military focus at Bastille Day celebrations – Europe live
Many leaders from the ‘Coalition of the Willing’ stayed overnight in Paris to attend the parade, which will be Emmanuel Macron’s last as presidentYou can watch our live stream of …
Source: The Hindu – World ·
GeopoliticsJaishankar discusses global developments, including West Asia, Ukraine with UN Chief Guterres
Mr. Jaishankar launched India’s official campaign for a non-permanent seat at the UN Security Council for 2028-29 at an event at the world body’s headquarters in the United Nation…
Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) – World ·
GeopoliticsIndia news: Sonam Wangchuk's hunger strike tests Modi
Indian activist Sonam Wangchuks has been fasting in protest of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan since over two weeks. As his health deteriorates, the pressure piles up on Pri…
Source: The Hindu – World ·
GeopoliticsU.S. attacks Iran and Tehran retaliates across West Asia as both vie for control of strait
The U.S. has launched more strikes on Iran after President Donald Trump said Washington is “reinstating” a blockade on Iran in the Strait of Hormuz
Source: Al Jazeera – News ·
GeopoliticsWhy is India blocking film on a man who counted Punjab insurgency killings?
Satluj, based on life and murder of rights activist Jaswant Singh Khalra, is still finding its audience despite the ban.
Source: Times of India – World ·
GeopoliticsWhy US attack on Iran's submarine repair facility could change naval warfare forever
Unmanned systems are increasingly becoming complex and autonomous weapons. Iran is launching drones at its neighbours, bypassing expensive air defence systems. The United States u…
Source: Al Jazeera – News ·
GeopoliticsTrump threatens to attack ‘Pickaxe Mountain’ a nuclear facility inside Ira
US President Donald Trump is threatening to attack a heavily-fortified underground nuclear facility in Iran
Source: BBC News – World ·
GeopoliticsHow US commerce secretary's Epstein links were uncovered by British whistleblower
Simon Andriesz made the discovery about Howard Lutnick in publicly released Epstein files.
Source: The Guardian – World ·
GeopoliticsUniversities not doing enough to deal with protests and ‘highly personal’ attacks, antisemitism royal commission hears
Royal commission on antisemitism and social cohesion hears from professor whose office was occupied by protesters Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our bre…
Source: Times of India – World ·
Geopolitics'Possible target for a nice big fat shot': Trump threatens strike on key Iran N-site
President Trump indicated American forces might soon strike Iran's Pickaxe Mountain site. He stated the US closely monitors the heavily fortified location with advanced surveilla…
Source: The Guardian – World ·
GeopoliticsSweden prides itself on equality – so why is its political gender gap growing?
As general election looms, survey shows twice as many men as women support far-right Sweden DemocratsOne is led by Sweden’s first female prime minister, Magdalena Andersson, and h…
Source: The New York Times – World ·
GeopoliticsDeportations by India Cause Tension Along Border with Bangladesh
India is driving out Bangladeshi immigrants it says are in the country illegally. Bangladesh is pushing back, leaving people stranded along the border amid increasing tensions bet…
Source: Times of India – World ·
Geopolitics'Responsibility to protect Americans': Trump tells US Congress fighting with Iran resumed
US President Trump has updated Congress on the recommencement of military action against Iran, marking the beginning of a new sixty-day operational phase for US forces. This escal…
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsChina’s ex-Politburo member Ma Xingrui’s ‘rampant corruption’ included family
Former Politburo member and Xinjiang party chief Ma Xingrui has been removed from the party and dismissed from public office following an anti-corruption investigation, the state …
Source: The Hindu – World ·
GeopoliticsPakistan Minister Naqvi meets FBI Director Kash Patel
The FBI Director, during his meeting with Mr. Naqvi, also appreciated Pakistan's support in protecting U.S. interests in the region
Source: Al Jazeera – News ·
GeopoliticsHungary’s parliament votes to oust president in latest anti-Orban move
Hungarian parliament passes amendment that would remove President Sulyok, appointed under ex-Prime Minister Orban.
Source: The Hindu – World ·
GeopoliticsWest Asia war LIVE: U.S. strikes Iran for third night as Trump says deal still 'possible'
“These strikes will continue imposing a heavy cost on Iranian forces and degrade their ability to attack innocent civilians and commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz,” U.S. …
Source: The Hindu – World ·
GeopoliticsDarline Graham Nordone, sister of Lindsey Graham, chosen to fulfill remainder of his U.S. Senate term
South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster has named Darline Graham Nordone as her late brother Lindsey Graham’s temporary replacement in the U.S. Senate
Source: The Guardian – World ·
GeopoliticsMarco Rubio launches campaign to dismantle international criminal court
Trump’s secretary of state claims the global tribunal is interfering with US military and law enforcement operationsMarco Rubio, the US secretary of state, launched a campaign to …
Source: Al Jazeera – News ·
GeopoliticsTrump demands payment to protect Gulf nations from Iranian attacks
US President Donald Trump says the US should be paid by ‘rich’ oil-producing Gulf nations to secure the Strait of Hormuz
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsChina’s missile test reveals fragile state of world nuclear governance
On July 6, a Chinese strategic nuclear submarine fired a missile carrying a training dummy warhead into a designated area of the Pacific. Beijing described the launch as routine, …
Source: The Guardian – World ·
GeopoliticsMiddle East crisis live: US launches new wave of strikes; UAE says two tankers in strait of Hormuz hit by Iranian missiles
US military says latest strikes will ‘continue imposing a heavy cost on Iranian forces and degrade their ability to attack innocent civilians and commercial shipping’ in strait of…
Source: The Guardian – World ·
GeopoliticsJapan admits growing need to counter espionage after Russian ‘den of spies’ report
Issue must be addressed with ‘even greater rigour’, says government spokesman, after New York Times report on how it has become a spy hub for Vladimir PutinJapan has said it recog…
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsRussian missiles strike Kyiv, triggering fires across the Ukrainian capital
Russian forces attacked the Ukrainian capital Kyiv with missiles early on Tuesday, triggering fires in widely separated districts of the city, senior officials said. The air aler…
Source: Indian Express – World ·
GeopoliticsIndian sailor killed, 8 injured as Iranian missiles hit UAE tankers in Hormuz
- Iranian cruise missiles struck UAE oil tankers in Strait of Hormuz, killing an Indian crew member and injuring eight others, including four seriously. - UAE condemned the atta…
Source: Al Jazeera – News ·
GeopoliticsThree Palestinians killed, 15 wounded in Israeli attacks across Gaza
Israel shows no sign of letting up its attacks on the devastated Palestinian territory, despite a 'ceasefire' in place.
Source: The Guardian – World ·
GeopoliticsAndy Burnham backs controversial asylum bill amid Labour dissent
Prime minister-in-waiting votes for plans to tighten appeals system as 14 Labour MPs oppose measuresAndy Burnham has backed the government’s controversial asylum changes, voting f…
Source: Al Jazeera – News ·
GeopoliticsBacked by Trump, Lindsey Graham’s sister Darline will replace him in Senate
South Carolina governor chooses Darline Graham Nordone to serve the rest of the late US senator's term until early 2027.
Source: Times of India – World ·
GeopoliticsCiting former PM Manmohan Singh, BJP says Congress has habit of discrediting EC
The BJP cited Manmohan Singh's remarks to accuse Congress of attacking institutions. Congress countered by referencing Quraishi's book to criticize Prime Minister Modi. The BJP al…
Source: The New York Times – World ·
GeopoliticsTrump Reimposes Naval Blockade, as U.S. and Iran Escalate Strikes
After several days of attacks, Tehran and Washington have effectively reverted to the state of open conflict that existed before the United States and Iran agreed to a cease-fire …
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsUK’s Burnham set to be PM after securing more Labour MPs’ support
Andy Burnham took another significant step on Monday towards becoming Britain’s next prime minister, netting additional Labour MPs’ nominations to give him an unassailable lead in…
Source: Times of India – World ·
GeopoliticsAnti-graft bills not aimed at undercutting non-BJP governments, says home ministry
The home ministry has rejected opposition claims regarding anti-corruption bills. These proposed laws aim to remove arrested officials after thirty days in custody. Legislative me…
Source: BBC News – World ·
GeopoliticsIndian activist on hunger strike at 'cockroach' protest loses 8.2kg
The environmental activist has been sitting on a hunger strike for 16 days and is getting visibly weaker.
Source: The New York Times – World ·
GeopoliticsInside Israel’s Secret Operation to Install Ahmadinejad, Iran’s Former President, as Leader
The yearslong effort to groom the former Iranian president as an intelligence asset culminated in a dramatic effort to take him to a Mossad safe house in Iran in the early days of…
Source: BBC News – World ·
GeopoliticsLindsey Graham's sister chosen as replacement after senator's death
The South Carolina governor chose the senator's little sister to serve out the rest of his term after Graham's death on Saturday.
Source: The New York Times – World ·
GeopoliticsHungary’s Parliament Votes to Remove Orban Loyalist From Presidential Post
Peter Magyar, Hungary’s prime minister, defended the extraordinary move, which has been criticized by human rights groups and by allies of Viktor Orban, the former right-wing lead…
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsUS National Science Foundation to ban projects with flagged Chinese institutions
The United States’ National Science Foundation (NSF) is set to ban collaborations with Chinese research institutions designated as restricted entities, as well as their employees,…
Source: Al Jazeera – News ·
GeopoliticsUS, Iran exchange attacks around Strait of Hormuz
Washington and Tehran both claim to be in control of the strategic waterway as fighting escalates.
Source: The New York Times – World ·
GeopoliticsA Brazilian Biopic About Jair Bolsonaro Is Threatening His Son’s Presidential Campaign
A Brazilian biopic about Jair Bolsonaro has upended his son Flávio Bolsonaro’s presidential hopes after leaks showed he negotiated money for the film with a disgraced banker.
Source: Al Jazeera – News ·
GeopoliticsLindsey Graham’s legacy: Israel advocate, Trump ally, Iran war supporter
Late US senator backed invasion of Iraq, war on Iran and approach of 'more for Israel' as he became a Trump confidant.
Source: The New York Times – World ·
GeopoliticsIsrael’s Regime-Change Plan for Iran
Here’s the wild back story behind a failed plan to install Mahmoud Ahmadinejad as Iran’s next leader.
Source: Al Jazeera – News ·
GeopoliticsAndy Burnham in line to become British PM after securing party support
Burnham's bid cannot be challenged by fellow MPs, as he now has the support of almost the entire parliamentary party.
Source: Al Jazeera – News ·
GeopoliticsUS strikes Iranian ship with drone boats in first-of-its-kind attack
US CENTCOM has published a video it says shows three Corsair unmanned surface vessels striking an Iranian ship facility
Source: Al Jazeera – News ·
GeopoliticsKyiv attacked after Ukraine launches coalition to tackle Russia missiles
Russia has escalated attacks in recent weeks, taking advantage of Ukraine’s critical shortage of air defences.
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