Geopolitics
Strikes kill two PMF fighters in northern Iraq amid wider war, group says
Al Jazeera – News · Middle East
Strikes come hours after pro-Iran armed group Kataib Hezbollah announces conditional suspension of US embassy attacks.
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Geopolitics
Gabbard says Pakistan missiles a future threat to US, but experts push back
Al Jazeera – News · Middle East
The US raises concerns but analysts say Pakistan’s missile programme focuses on India, which has longer-range missiles.
Geopolitics
Are Iran’s athletes political pawns?
Al Jazeera – News · Middle East
Samantha Johnson looks at how Iran’s women footballers became caught in the middle of geopolitics.
Geopolitics
EU leaders slam Hungary’s Orban for blocking Ukraine aid package
Al Jazeera – News · Middle East
Hungarian leader fuels EU outrage with veto on $103bn Ukraine aid, citing pipeline dispute amid tense election campaign.
Geopolitics
Iran’s dilemma in war and peace
Al Jazeera – News · Middle East
Iran’s regional ambitions are increasingly constrained by military limits, economic pressure, and internal fragility.
Geopolitics
Democrats move to impeach Pam Bondi after ‘fake’ Jeffrey Epstein briefing – US politics live
The Guardian – World · Europe
Anger grows after a closed-door briefing from attorney general where she refused to commit to testify under oath despite subpoenaDemocrats walk out in protest …
Geopolitics
Japan PM to hold 'difficult' talks with Trump as Iran conflict looms large
BBC News – World · Europe
It comes days after Trump criticised Japan for not answering his demands for help in the Strait of Hormuz.
Geopolitics
China calls killing of Iran’s Larijani, leaders ‘unacceptable’
The Hindu – World · India
“We have always opposed the use of force in international relations. The acts of killing Iranian state leaders and attacking civilian targets are even more una…
Geopolitics
Taiwan leader William Lai ‘glorifying Japanese colonial rule’, Beijing says
South China Morning Post – World · China
Beijing has accused Taiwanese leader William Lai Ching-te of “glorifying Japanese colonial rule” in a recent speech. The People’s Liberation Army also stepped …
Geopolitics
Israeli air raids devastate southern Lebanon, dozens killed in two days
Al Jazeera – News · Middle East
The UN reports over one million displaced in Lebanon as Israeli attacks escalate, with children accounting for one-third.
Geopolitics
‘Unpleasant surprises’: Will key French cities elect far-right mayors?
Al Jazeera – News · Middle East
Before next year’s presidential race, local elections which conclude Sunday indicate fractured political landscape.
Geopolitics
US weighs sending thousands of troops to region as Iran war rages: Report
Al Jazeera – News · Middle East
The deployments could help provide Trump with additional options but would further entrench US in a foreign war.
Geopolitics
Trump denies knowledge of Israeli gas field attack
Al Jazeera – News · Middle East
Donald Trump said the US was unaware of Israel’s South Pars strike and warned Iran against targeting Qatar.
Geopolitics
Iran to ‘boycott’ World Cup in US but will not withdraw from 2026 event
Al Jazeera – News · Middle East
Iran scheduled to play their three FIFA World Cup 2026 group games in United States, but Mexico is an alternative.
Geopolitics
Thailand elects Anutin Charnvirakul as new prime minister
Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe
Thailand's parliament has elected Anutin Charnvirakul to be the country's prime minister. Analysts see the nationalist's selection as an opportunity to restore…
Geopolitics
Khan says Labour should rejoin EU customs union and single market this parliament – UK politics live
The Guardian – World · Europe
London mayor also says his party should make clear manifesto commitment on full membership in next parliamentWage growth slowed sharply in the three months to …
Geopolitics
Leo Varadkar: LGBTQ+ rights in Europe face ‘chill wind’ from east and west
The Guardian – World · Europe
Ireland’s former taoiseach warns of conservative Russian influence and says US is now ‘off the pitch’ under TrumpLGBTQ+ rights in Europe are caught in a “chill…
Geopolitics
Hungary’s Orbán says he won’t back down and allow EU’s €90bn loan to Ukraine – Europe live
The Guardian – World · Europe
Hungarian PM, who is facing an upcoming election, appears in no mood to compromise as EU leaders meet in Brussels this morningCzech Republic’s prime minister A…
Geopolitics
How Immigration Became an Issue in Argentina
The New York Times – World · US
Argentina has often stood out for its openness to immigration. Under President Javier Milei, it has started to crack down.
Geopolitics
How Japan’s Leader Sanae Takaichi Found Her Voice in D.C. Decades Ago
The New York Times – World · US
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi got her start in politics as an intern for a trailblazing Colorado lawmaker. She returns to Washington this week to meet with Pre…
Geopolitics
E.U. Loan for Ukraine Becomes Election Leverage for Orban
The New York Times – World · US
European leaders are pushing Prime Minister Viktor Orban to stop blocking a €90 billion loan to Ukraine. But the issue is a rallying cry in remarkably close el…
Geopolitics
Assam polls: Cong's Prateek withdraws candidature after father Pradyut Bordoloi joins BJP
Times of India – World · India
Congress candidate Prateek Bordoloi has withdrawn his nomination from the Margherita constituency. This move follows his father, Prayut Bordoloi, a former mini…
Geopolitics
Tehran intensifies attacks on Gulf energy facilities after Israel hits Iranian gas field
The Hindu – World · India
A ship burnt off the coast of the United Arab Emirates and another was damaged off of Qatar, underscoring the ever-present danger facing vessels due to Iran’s …
Geopolitics
Thailand Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul to remain in power following Parliament vote
The Hindu – World · India
The leader of the Bhumjaithai Party garnered 293 votes, exceeding the required majority of the 498 members who attended the session in the House of Representat…
Geopolitics
Taiwan rejects China's energy security 'reunification' offer amid West Asian war
The Hindu – World · India
Taiwan, which had received a third of its liquefied natural gas from Qatar and sources no energy from China, has said it has secured alternative supplies fo…
Geopolitics
PM Anutin takes charge in Thailand as Mideast chaos pressures economy
South China Morning Post – World · China
Thailand’s new parliament elected Anutin Charnvirakul as prime minister on Thursday, keeping the conservative in the top office after his party routed its elec…
Geopolitics
Attacks on GCC show ‘IRGC don’t think, they just push a button’
Al Jazeera – News · Middle East
Khaled Batarfi, a Saudi political analyst, says Iran’s attacks on the GCC are irrational and create anger.
Geopolitics
Ben-Gvir visits gallows museum, threatens the death penalty
Al Jazeera – News · Middle East
Israel’s National Security Minister has filmed himself in front of gallows, threatening the death penalty.
Geopolitics
JD Vance deflects gas price concerns with criticism of Biden
Al Jazeera – News · Middle East
US Vice President JD Vance deflected concerns about high gas prices by criticising the Biden administration.
Geopolitics
US intelligence agencies not expecting China to invade Taiwan in 2027
Al Jazeera – News · Middle East
US spy agencies says Chinese leadership still prefers to pursue unification with Taiwan 'without use of force'.
Geopolitics
Trump threatens to ‘blow up’ all of Iran’s South Pars gasfield if Tehran strikes Qatar
The Guardian – World · Europe
US president claims Israel will not attack South Pars again – but threatens to destroy ‘extremely important and valuable’ site if Iran continues to attack gas …
Geopolitics
Nigel Farage Cameo videos backed cryptocurrencies that collapsed in value
The Guardian – World · Europe
Cameo videos produced by the Reform UK leader were used to drum up interest in obscure memecoinsNewly unearthed Nigel Farage videos reveal support for rioter, …
Geopolitics
Children of Iran’s top officials studying at leading US universities, report reveals
Times of India – World · India
- TOI World Desk's team of journalists and writers covers global events for diverse, timely news. - Committed to accuracy, depth, and timeliness, they provid…
Geopolitics
Trump says Israel acted alone on Iran gas field, warns Iran against targeting Qatar
The Hindu – World · India
Donald Trump said Israel would not make any more attacks on Iranian facilities in South Pars unless Iran attacked Qatar, warning that the U.S. would attack t…
Geopolitics
Saudi FM warns Iran that patience in Gulf not ‘unlimited’ amid attacks
Al Jazeera – News · Middle East
Foreign minister warns Iran that regional neighbours have 'significant' capabilities with which to respond to attacks.
Geopolitics
Three women killed in occupied West Bank missile attack
Al Jazeera – News · Middle East
Three women in an occupied West Bank hair salon became the first Palestinian deaths of the US-Israeli war on Iran.
Geopolitics
‘Does America have a plan? Israel has a plan. Does America know?’
Al Jazeera – News · Middle East
Daniel Levy, says that the US-Israel war on Iran is reckless and harms allies for Israel's benefit.
Geopolitics
Democrats walk out of heated Epstein files briefing
Al Jazeera – News · Middle East
Democrats staged a walkout of an Epstein files briefing by US Attorney General Pam Bondi.
Geopolitics
Iran war: Trump says no more Israeli attacks on South Pars
Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe
US President Donald Trump has threatened to "blow up" Iran's South Pars gas field if Tehran continues retaliatory strikes against Qatar. He also promised Israe…
Geopolitics
A ‘few scallywags’ gossiping or a premier under threat? Inside Labor’s push to ditch Jacinta Allan
The Guardian – World · Europe
More than a dozen Victorian Labor sources, including ministers and factional powerbrokers, confirm move for leadership changeFollow our Australia news live blo…
Geopolitics
In Swaths of Germany, the Far-Right AfD Is Part of the Fabric
The New York Times – World · US
The Alternative for Germany party, or AfD, is shunned in federal politics but is a regional force. This fall, it could win broader power for the first time.
Geopolitics
Revolutionary, mercenary, spy: US terror suspect Matthew VanDyke held in India has a long resume
Times of India – World · India
- VanDyke's organization claims to train communities against terrorism and authoritarian regimes. - Raj Shekhar Jha is a journalist for *Times of India* with…
Geopolitics
Why Beijing has struggled to rally Asia against Japan over Takaichi’s Taiwan remarks
South China Morning Post – World · China
China and Japan’s long-standing rivalry has deep historic roots, and relations between the two have taken a significant turn for the worse in recent months. Th…
Geopolitics
Russian hypersonic jets buzz Japan’s coast in ‘thinly veiled threat’
South China Morning Post – World · China
Russia’s defence ministry has released footage of its fighter jets carrying Kinzhal hypersonic missiles conducting exercises over the Sea of Japan, or East Sea…
Geopolitics
Here’s what an executive-led government really means in Hong Kong
South China Morning Post – World · China
In my experience, most people misunderstand the concept of “separation of powers”, and so I would not be at all surprised if most people also misunderstand the…
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