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Geopolitics

Farage called for release of Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs and praised effort to free drug trafficker

The Guardian – World · Europe

Reform UK leader was paid to make remarks about imprisoned rapper and ex-Honduran president in Cameo videosNewly unearthed Nigel Farage videos reveal support f…

Geopolitics

Iran's intelligence minister Esmail Khatib killed in air strike

BBC News – World · Europe

Israel said it had killed Khatib, whose death was confirmed by Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on Wednesday.

General

Benjamin Netanyahu tries to dispel viral rumors, fueled by AI paranoia, of his death

NBC News – World · US

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has become the subject of a widely debunked but ongoing claim that he is dead, a particularly high-profile example of…

Geopolitics

U.S. Intelligence Saw No Change in Iran’s Missile Capabilities Before War

The New York Times – World · US

On Wednesday, the director of national intelligence and C.I.A. director contradicted one of the justifications the Trump administration had given for its attac…

Geopolitics

A Lebanese Cafe on the Edge of Destruction

The New York Times – World · US

Near the center of Beirut, one image captures the aftermath of an Israeli strike.

Geopolitics

From LS to assembly poll debut: Why Cong is betting big on Gaurav Gogoi in Assam

Times of India – World · India

- Karan Manral is a journalist at the Times of India. - He covers politics, social issues, and international affairs. - His work focuses on stories affecti…

Geopolitics

Choke on Strait of Hormuz hurts many nations, US is not one of them - in fact, it profits

Times of India – World · India

- Aashish Saxena is Assistant News Editor at Times of India. - 14 years of editing/reporting in print and digital media. - Focuses on geopolitics, Indian p…

Geopolitics

US spy chief says Iran not rebuilding nukes, undercutting Trump’s war rationale

Times of India – World · India

US intelligence indicates Iran has not rebuilt nuclear enrichment capacity post-strikes, contradicting President Trump's war justification. Director of Nationa…

Geopolitics

Scottish lawmakers vote against allowing assisted dying

The Hindu – World · India

Polls consistently show about 80% of British people support the legalisation of assisted dying

Geopolitics

Iran arrests alleged 'monarchist' networks, suspected spies as war rages

The Hindu – World · India

It was not immediately clear how many individuals were involved in the alleged cells

Geopolitics

Chinese experts assess military decapitation in Iran, Venezuela for lessons closer to home

South China Morning Post – World · China

Iran’s power structure, succession mechanism and geographic conditions are all factors in its military resilience, despite the decapitation of its leadership b…

Geopolitics

Iranian women footballers return home after withdrawing Australia asylum bids

South China Morning Post – World · China

The Iranian women’s soccer team crossed the Turkish border into Iran on Wednesday to complete a fraught return journey from Australia, after five members withd…

Geopolitics

Red Sea fix? China-bound oil tankers tap Saudi plan to bypass Strait of Hormuz

South China Morning Post – World · China

Saudi Arabia is activating its Red Sea “Plan B” to divert crude via the port of Yanbu, allowing tankers – including Chinese very large crude carriers (VLCCs) –…

Geopolitics

Zelensky urges EU to bypass Hungary’s ‘blackmail’ veto on vital US$103 billion loan

South China Morning Post – World · China

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Wednesday urged the European Union to overcome a veto by Hungary on a €90 billion (US$103 billion) loan vital for his…

Geopolitics

Chaos over Donald Trump’s China trip likely to further test Beijing’s patience with US

South China Morning Post – World · China

Visits to China by foreign leaders are tightly choreographed and meticulously planned affairs, even by the usual standards of international diplomacy. But the …

Geopolitics

Senegal govt alleges corruption in decision to hand AFCON title to Morocco

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Senegal were stripped of AFCON title after an appeals board review by CAF into a mid-final protest by team's players.

Geopolitics

Trump wants to overthrow the Cuban president

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

The Trump administration says it wants to remove Cuba’s President Miguel Diaz-Canel by the end of the year.

Geopolitics

How Los Angeles’s Iranian diaspora is confronting the US war on Iran

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Residents are divided between supporting and opposing the US and Israeli war against Iran, amid fears for loved ones.

Geopolitics

Trump’s DHS pick, Markwayne Mullin, never served in military but talks as if he did

The Guardian – World · Europe

Oklahoma senator has repeatedly made cryptic claims about ‘overseas’ work and war experience, while refusing to explain themMullin’s DHS confirmation hearing –…

Geopolitics

Markwayne Mullin defends ability to lead homeland security at tense Senate hearing

The Guardian – World · Europe

Trump pick for homeland security secretary followed firing of Kristi Noem amid blowback for anti-immigration tacticsMullin’s DHS confirmation hearing – follow …

Geopolitics

Fighting intensifies between Israel and Hezbollah in southern Lebanon

The Guardian – World · Europe

IDF is attempting to gain control of border towns, in particular the strategic hilltop city of KhiamMiddle East crisis live – latest updatesIsrael and Hezbolla…

Geopolitics

‘Put him on trial’: pro-Kremlin loyalist turns on Putin in rare outburst

The Guardian – World · Europe

Ilya Remeslo sends Telegram post titled ‘Five reasons why I stopped supporting Vladimir Putin’ to his 90,000 followersFor years, Ilya Remeslo was a reliable pr…

Geopolitics

The EU’s Hungary problem won’t be solved even if Viktor Orbán is ousted

The Guardian – World · Europe

The bloc’s foremost troublemaker could lose April’s election, but the headaches he’s caused will not necessarily disappear with him• Don’t get This Is Europe d…

Geopolitics

South Australian premier told gun lobby he wouldn’t tighten firearm laws despite agreeing to federal crackdown

The Guardian – World · Europe

Hopes for uniform nationwide gun control reform fade as states walk back federal cabinet commitment after Bondi beach massacreGet our breaking news email, free…

Geopolitics

King Charles greets Nigerian president in Windsor sunshine

BBC News – World · Europe

The King and President Tinubu will give speeches later at the state banquet, to be attended by political leaders and celebrities.

Geopolitics

Hittler faces Zielinski as French town's election contest goes viral

BBC News – World · Europe

Charles Hittler, mayor of Arcis-sur-Aube, has always faced jokes about his name but now he faces a rival with another unlikely name.

General

Republican leaders reject demands for public hearings on Trump's war with Iran

NBC News – World · US

As the Iran war continues, Democrats are done with classified briefings, demanding public hearings on the Trump administration's case for war.

General

Destination war zone: How Lebanon's only international airport stays open amid Israeli strikes

NBC News – World · US

Amid regular Israeli strikes, officials in Lebanon are working around the clock to keep the country's only international airport open.

Geopolitics

Couple Killed in Cluster Bomb Attack Near Tel Aviv

The New York Times – World · US

Neighbors told Israeli news media that their apartment building was hit soon after a siren sounded.

Geopolitics

White House says Joe Kent was not involved in Iran operation talks

Times of India – World · India

White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt defended President Trump's Iran war decision, stating former NCTC chief Joe Kent was not involved in discussions. …

Geopolitics

'Working on new dates': China agreed to postpone Trump's Beijing visit, says White House

Times of India – World · India

President Trump's planned visit to Beijing, initially scheduled for late March, has been postponed by approximately five to six weeks. White House officials co…

Geopolitics

Govt sends additional warships to Hormuz to ensure safe passage of Indian vessels

Times of India – World · India

India has deployed additional naval assets in the Arabian Sea and Gulf of Oman to ensure safe passage for its fuel-carrying vessels amid escalating tensions ar…

Geopolitics

‘I belong to people’: Vijay rejects alliance rumours, says no compromise on secular stand

Times of India – World · India

Reiterating the party’s ideological position, Vijay said, “We will never compromise on our stand of secularism and social justice.”

Geopolitics

Pakistan, China pose biggest nuclear threat to US, says Tulsi Gabbard

Times of India – World · India

US intelligence chief Tulsi Gabbard identified Pakistan as a major nuclear threat, alongside Iran, China, Russia, and North Korea. These nations are developing…

Geopolitics

Operation 'Epic Failure': Is the Iran war backfiring on Trump?

Times of India – World · India

While US and Israeli forces have inflicted significant damage on Iran's military and leadership, the conflict has escalated into a regional confrontation. Iran…

Geopolitics

Trump temporarily waives maritime shipping law to ease energy costs

The Hindu – World · India

The 1920 law was aimed at promoting American shipbuilding, but critics argue that it hampers free trade and has raised costs for consumers

Tech & Startups

Join Our Next Livestream: The War Machine

Wired · Global

On March 26, a panel of WIRED experts will dissect the defense tech industry’s impact on modern warfare. Submit your questions now.

Geopolitics

Iranian intelligence minister Esmail Khatib ‘eliminated’: Israel’s Katz

South China Morning Post – World · China

Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz said on Wednesday that the country’s forces had killed Iran’s intelligence minister Esmail Khatib, adding that the militar…

Geopolitics

As Trump ramps up pressure on Cuba, China has ‘very limited options’

South China Morning Post – World · China

As Washington steps up rhetoric and pressure on Cuba after its campaign in Iran, Beijing finds itself torn between geopolitical reality and ideological affinit…

Geopolitics

Pro-Israel groups see mixed record in money-fuelled Illinois primaries

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Lieutenant Governor Juliana Stratton, who took money from pro-Israel donors, won race to be Democratic Senate candidate.

Geopolitics

The Kent warning: When truth escapes the war machine

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

A US counterterrorism official’s resignation raises uncomfortable questions about a war few are willing to challenge

Geopolitics

Rama in Lebanon

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

A video diary for Al Jazeera

Geopolitics

Colombian president says Gaza was an ‘experiment’ for wider destruction

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Colombian President Gustavo Petro says the war in Gaza was an “experiment” designed to intimidate the Global South.

Geopolitics

Israel says it kills Iran intel minister in third assassination in two days

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Israel gives military permission to strike Iranian leaders at will as Iran has yet to confirm death of Esmaeil Khatib.

Geopolitics

Why did Trump’s counterterrorism chief resign over Iran war?

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

US counterterrorism chief Joe Kent has resigned over Washington’s war on Iran, saying he cannot support the conflict.

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