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Geopolitics

One fake X post from India. An Iranian nuclear claim. Then Netanyahu cited it

Indian Express – World · India

- US-Iran conflict includes online misinformation spreading unverified claims about nuclear programs, influencing political discourse during ceasefire talks. …

Geopolitics

Australia politics live: Hill says using super to buy a home gets ‘gold medal for stupidest policy’ after Hanson reignites debate

The Guardian – World · Europe

Pauline Hanson said on Sunday that Australians should be able to access superannuation early to cope with cost-of-living pressures. Follow today’s news liveGet…

Geopolitics

West Asia war LIVE: Trump welcomes defence pact between Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan

The Hindu – World · India

Very happy to see that Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan have recently, and finally, signed the Mecca Joint Defence Agreement, said U.S. President Donald Trump

Geopolitics

Trump says US to scale back South Korea military drills after it stayed out of Iran war

BBC News – World · Europe

Trump cites his "very good relationship" with North Korea's leader in deciding to downsize the exercises.

Geopolitics

Zambia incumbent takes early election lead as opposition alleges armed raid

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

President Hakainde Hichilema appears on course for outright win as observers cite violence and a tilted campaign field.

Geopolitics

China’s Xi praises former president Jiang’s contribution in show of party unity

South China Morning Post – World · China

President Xi Jinping presides over a grand ceremony in Beijing on Monday to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the birth of former state leader Jiang Zemin, …

Geopolitics

Trump orders Pentagon to scale back joint exercises with South Korea

The Hindu – World · India

U.S. and South Korean forces were set to practise joint operations, but Trump’s comment followed his claim that South Korea refused to help in denuclearising I…

Geopolitics

Trump orders cuts to South Korea joint drills despite warnings of North’s growing battlefield experience

The Guardian – World · Europe

President says move is based on ‘very good relationship with Kim Jong-un’ but US military officials have said Ukraine war is boosting regime’s combat capabilit…

Geopolitics

Israeli settlers pitch tents for new illegal outpost in occupied West Bank

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

UN Special Rapporteur Albanese warns that Israel is 'using settlers to advance ethnic cleansing' in the West Bank.

Geopolitics

Kushner has rare meeting with Hamas chief on Gaza road map; to meet Netanyahu next

The Hindu – World · India

The talks aim to salvage the plan for Hamas to disarm and Israel to withdraw from Palestine territory

Geopolitics

Trump orders to scale back US-South Korea military drills

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

US President Donald Trump said annual military drills with South Korea send an "inappropriate and hostile" signal to North Korea.

Geopolitics

Trump says US to ‘substantially reduce’ military drills with South Korea

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

US president says he's 'not happy' about the drills, citing his 'very good relationship' with North Korea's Kim Jong Un.

Geopolitics

Israel releases 35 Palestinian prisoners back into Gaza

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Emotional reunions greeted 35 Palestinians prisoners released by Israel into Gaza.

Geopolitics

Iran war live: Tehran-US MoU set to expire; Hamas’s al-Khayya meets Kushner

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Hamas calls on Board of Peace to 'compel' Israel to accept the Gaza peace plan after meeting Jared Kushner in Cairo.

Geopolitics

World News Updates: Trump threatens to bomb Oman ‘if it gets in way’ of US-Iran deal

Indian Express – World · India

- Trump threatens to bomb Oman if it hinders the Iranian blockade in Hormuz, with no end date for the conflict. - Iran offers $30k bounty for killing US sold…

General

Trump orders military to ‘substantially reduce’ joint exercises with South Korea

NBC News – World · US

The president said he has directed the Pentagon to scale down the exercises, citing South Korea’s refusal to join the war in Iran and his “very good” relations…

Geopolitics

Israel vows to go after Hezbollah as it names another killed

The Hindu – World · India

"No score will be left unsettled in any arena. We'll defend our soldiers and our civilians with full power," Defence Minister Israel Katz

Geopolitics

Bangladesh sets tough riders for PM Tarique's visit to India

Times of India – World · India

- PM Tarique Rahman's government faces pressure from hardliners and Jamaat-e-Islami ally NCP. - Authorities implement strict measures amid domestic political…

Geopolitics

Trump orders Pentagon to scale back joint military exercises with South Korea

South China Morning Post – World · China

US President Donald Trump ordered the Pentagon on Sunday to scale back planned joint military exercises with South Korea after the Republican president said So…

Geopolitics

Liechtenstein Changes Its Law to Allow Women to Ascend the Throne

The New York Times – World · US

The move puts the principality in the majority among nearby nations with royal families.

Geopolitics

Jared Kushner meets with Hamas ahead of talks with Netanyahu on Gaza

The Guardian – World · Europe

Trump’s son-in-law and envoy held rare meeting with Hamas chief in Egypt in push for progress on ceasefireDonald Trump’s son-in-law and envoy, Jared Kushner, h…

Geopolitics

Rahul Gandhi's 'chhatron ki goonj' rally in Pune will be exclusively for girls

Times of India – World · India

- Congress's Rahul Gandhi launches youth outreach via "chhatron ki goonj" meetings. - Upcoming Pune rally on Aug 22 is part of his youth engagement strategy.…

Geopolitics

What could stop Israeli settler attacks on Palestinians?

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Violence in the occupied West Bank has intensified under Israel's far-right Netanyahu government.

Geopolitics

Hundreds of migrants arrested near Ceuta border in latest crackdown

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Nearly 300 migrants and 61 alleged facilitators detained during mass migration attempt.

Geopolitics

How PM Modi has changed focus of Independence Day speeches

Times of India – World · India

From Access To Aspiration, Problem To Potential

Geopolitics

Chokepoints and the cost of cutting off access

South China Morning Post – World · China

In 2022, Ukraine asked SpaceX CEO Elon Musk to activate Starlink coverage around Sevastopol to support an attack on Russia’s Black Sea Fleet. He refused, sayin…

Geopolitics

Kushner Meets With Hamas to Advance Trump’s Gaza Plan

The New York Times – World · US

The president’s son-in-law met the Palestinian militant group’s leaders in Egypt, officials said. He will soon see Benjamin Netanyahu, the Israeli leader.

Geopolitics

Israelis harass Palestinian-owned cafe in Iceland, tear down Palestine map

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

CCTV from a Palestinian-owned cafe in Iceland shows what appear to be Israeli tourists ripping a framed map of Palestine

Geopolitics

Reform accused of targeting the most vulnerable with £50bn benefit cut

The Guardian – World · Europe

Robert Jenrick takes aim at disabled people and foreign nationals after saying UK guilty of ‘suicidal empathy’Reform UK has been accused of excluding the most …

Geopolitics

Erdogan says Hamas acted sincerely, criticises Israeli attacks

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Erdogan said Hamas has shown all possible sincere solidarity, while Israel continues aggressive attacks on Gaza.

Geopolitics

Brazil: Lula, Bolsonaro return to strongholds to launch runs for president

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Lula and Bolsonaro appeal to Brazil’s women voters with promises to combat rising femicide and gender violence.

Geopolitics

Trump envoy Kushner meets Hamas leader to push Gaza peace plan

BBC News – World · Europe

The rare meeting comes a week after Israel rejected Donald Trump's peace plan for Gaza.

Geopolitics

Strikes kill 19 in Russia and Ukraine

The Hindu – World · India

Over the past week, President Zelenskyy said Ukrainian cities had been pummelled by “more than 1,550 attack drones, nearly 1,560 guided aerial bombs, and 62 mi…

Geopolitics

Erdogan says Israeli attacks on Lebanon are a serious concern for Türkiye

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said continued Israeli attacks on Lebanon are a source of serious concern.

Geopolitics

Kushner meets Hamas leaders in Egypt to push Trump’s Gaza plan

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

After meeting with the US envoy, Hamas says it called on the Board of Peace to ‘compel’ Israel to accept the plan.

Geopolitics

Erdogan calls for Strait of Hormuz reopening amid oil disruption

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has called for the Strait of Hormuz to reopen.

Geopolitics

Brazil’s Lula launches historic fourth term bid – but son of jailed Bolsonaro stands in his way

The Guardian – World · Europe

President, 80, vows to keep far-right from power as Flávio Bolsonaro tells supporters he will ‘fight this system’Brazil’s leftwing president, Luiz Inácio Lula …

Geopolitics

CM Vijay condemns killing of 3 Tamil farmers in Karnataka; Stalin seeks judicial probe

Times of India – World · India

Political leaders across Tamil Nadu have expressed outrage over the tragic killing of three farmers by Karnataka forest officials. Former Chief Minister M K St…

Geopolitics

Punjab Cong faces fresh rift as MP challenges Warring's 'one family, one ticket' rule

Times of India – World · India

- Fresh differences in Punjab Congress after MP challenges state chief. - MP Sukhjinder Singh Randhawa disputes Amrinder Singh Ra's leadership. - Dispute e…

Geopolitics

Iran offers US$30,000 bounty for killing or capturing US soldiers

South China Morning Post – World · China

Iran’s military announced on Sunday that it was offering a bounty equivalent to US$30,000 for killing or capturing US soldiers, with the reward doubled if carr…

Geopolitics

Democrats demand answers from Trump on USS Abraham Lincoln conditions

The Guardian – World · Europe

Senator Ruben Gallego calls carrier’s months-long deployment a ‘deep problem’ as wellbeing concerns mountDemocrats on Sunday intensified their demands for answ…

Geopolitics

Hamas expects meeting with Kushner as U.S. pushes Gaza plan

The Hindu – World · India

Hamas on July 30 said that it would hand over its weapons to a new Palestinian governing body as part of the latest stage in a Gaza ceasefire declared by Mr. T…

Geopolitics

Iran offers $30,000 bounty for killing, capturing U.S. soldiers

The Hindu – World · India

There has been no known deployment of U.S. ground forces in Iran during the West Asia war, except for a rescue mission in April for a downed American airman

Geopolitics

Spanish jet downs drone in Romania after airspace breach

The Hindu – World · India

A growing number of drones have crossed into NATO states in eastern Europe as Russia pursues its invasion of Ukraine.

Geopolitics

Israel’s Ben Gvir advocates killing ’30 to 40’ people in Gaza nightly while speaking to ex-hostage

The Hindu – World · India

In the past, similar statements by Ben-Gvir and other Israeli officials were widely condemned. Many have been presented to the UN’s world court as evidence of …

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