Geopolitics
Ali Larijani: Iran's ultimate backroom powerbroker
The Hindu – World · India
Despite his relative moderation, Ali Larijani played an allegedly central role in the bloody crushing of mass protests in January
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Geopolitics
Trump confirms delay of Beijing meeting with Xi amid Iran conflict
South China Morning Post – World · China
US President Donald Trump on Tuesday said his planned trip to meet Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing will be delayed by “five or six weeks,” as the US-Is…
Geopolitics
Trump says it’s a ‘good thing’ counterterrorism director resigned over Iran
Al Jazeera – News · Middle East
US President Trump reacted to the resignation of the US National Counterterrorism Centre’s director, Joe Kent.
Geopolitics
US lawmakers Murphy, Casar push legislation to regulate prediction markets
Al Jazeera – News · Middle East
The legislation aims to prevent bets made based on insider knowledge of wars, economic policy and controllable events.
Geopolitics
Congolese President Sassou Nguesso wins fifth term: Provisional results
Al Jazeera – News · Middle East
Congolese President Denis Sassou Nguesso's election success will extend his nearly 42 years in power.
Geopolitics
Iraq’s capital Baghdad rocked by powerful blasts near US embassy
Al Jazeera – News · Middle East
The attacks are part of an escalating cycle of violence between US forces and Iraqi groups aligned with Tehran.
Geopolitics
Could the Iran war keep Netanyahu in power for longer?
Al Jazeera – News · Middle East
Huge support in Israel for joint US bombing campaign in Iran.
Geopolitics
Colombia’s Petro accuses Ecuador of bombing near border
Al Jazeera – News · Middle East
Leaders of Colombia and Ecuador trade allegations after Gustavo Petro says 27 charred bodies found on country's border.
Geopolitics
Rubio says Cuba needs to ‘get new people in charge’ as US ratchets pressure
Al Jazeera – News · Middle East
Washington continues to block fuel to island nation, as Trump floats 'doing something with Cuba very soon'.
Geopolitics
Who was Ali Larijani, Iran’s powerful insider?
Al Jazeera – News · Middle East
Iran has confirmed that security chief Ali Larijani has been killed.
Geopolitics
Trump says US does not ‘need’ Strait of Hormuz help, despite appeal
Al Jazeera – News · Middle East
US president strikes defiant tone as allies reject joining coalition, does not name countries he said 'on their way'.
Geopolitics
US: Counterterrorism chief Joe Kent resigns over Iran war
Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe
In his resignation letter, US National Counterterrorism Center director Joe Kent urged Donald Trump to avoid Israeli machinations and change course.
Geopolitics
Europe must prepare for drone strikes by terrorists and criminals, warns Zelenskyy
The Guardian – World · Europe
Ukraine’s president says mass attacks on civilians are no longer the preserve of a ‘madman like Putin’European nations should prepare for attacks by non-state …
Geopolitics
Pauline Hanson exploiting the frustrations of Australians who have been ‘left behind’, Labor says
The Guardian – World · Europe
One Nation and Coalition adopting reactionary tactics to win over frustrated and fearful voters, frontbencher Andrew Giles saysFollow our Australia news live b…
Geopolitics
Trump’s threats to ‘take’ Cuba signal rising US pressure as island grapples with power crisis
The Guardian – World · Europe
National power outage is making life extremely difficult and may force Havana into biggest economic changes in 67 yearsJust a few hours after a nationwide elec…
Geopolitics
China Ramps Up Scrutiny of Meta’s Acquisition of Manus
The New York Times – World · US
The country appears to be cracking down on people linked to the acquisition of Manus, a Singapore company with Chinese roots, as President Trump prepares to vi…
Geopolitics
Israel Keeps Killing Key Iranian Leaders. Will It Work?
The New York Times – World · US
Israeli officials trumpeted airstrikes that killed Iran’s de facto leader and the commanders of a militia notorious for violently suppressing protests. But “de…
Geopolitics
Israel Says It Has Killed Ali Larijani, Iran’s De Facto Political Leader
The New York Times – World · US
The killing, which Iran has not yet confirmed, could embolden Iranian hard-liners, as the U.S.-Israeli bombing campaign continues.
Geopolitics
Assembly polls: On Day 3 of reshuffles, EC shakes up West Bengal police
Times of India – World · India
South & North Bengal ADGs And A Dozen SPs Shunted Out
Geopolitics
Middle East crisis: PM speaks to UAE president, slams Iran hits
Times of India – World · India
- PM Modi spoke to UAE President Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan for the second time since the West Asia war began. - The call occurred amid ongoing conflict in …
Geopolitics
Fire at US embassy in Baghdad as security official reports drone and rocket strikes
South China Morning Post – World · China
Several loud explosions were heard on Tuesday evening in Iraq’s capital Baghdad, Agence France-Presse journalists reported, with a security official reporting …
Geopolitics
Why Iranians are taking to Tehran’s streets during war
Al Jazeera – News · Middle East
As bombs fall and millions are displaced, protests grow in Iran. Could this war be strengthening Iran’s resolve?
Geopolitics
Video: Man rescued from under rubble after attack in Iran
Al Jazeera – News · Middle East
A man was rescued from under the rubble of a destroyed building in Iran following an Israeli strike.
Geopolitics
Trump says US does not need Nato after being rebuffed over strait of Hormuz
The Guardian – World · Europe
Amid escalation of Middle East crisis, US president describes rejection of call for help as a ‘foolish mistake’Middle East crisis – live updatesDonald Trump ha…
Geopolitics
Norway to investigate links between Jeffrey Epstein and foreign office
The Guardian – World · Europe
Prime minister Jonas Gahr Støre says files show sex offender’s connection to those in ‘trusted and central positions’The Norwegian parliament has voted unanimo…
Geopolitics
Colombian president accuses Ecuador after ‘27 charred bodies’ found near border
The Guardian – World · Europe
Relations deteriorate as Gustavo Petro claims government of Trump ally Daniel Noboa bombing targets in ColombiaPresident Gustavo Petro has accused Ecuador of b…
Geopolitics
Israel says it killed Iranian security chief Ali Larijani in air strike
BBC News – World · Europe
The deaths of Larijani and the head of the paramilitary Basij force have not been confirmed by Iranian authorities.
General
Ali Larijani, Iran's security chief and powerful regime insider, is killed in strikes, Israel says
NBC News – World · US
Ali Larijani, Iran’s top national security official and one of the regime's most powerful figures, was killed in overnight strikes, Israel said Tuesday.
Geopolitics
Ali Larijani Killing Fuels Anxiety in Iran
The New York Times – World · US
The death of Iran’s top national security official has ignited concern about the country’s future.
Geopolitics
Trump Says U.S. Does Not ‘Need or Desire’ Help From Allies on Iran
The New York Times – World · US
President Trump has faced mounting criticism over the U.S.-Israeli assault on Iran from allies and even members of his own administration.
Geopolitics
From Jayalalithaa’s shadow to spotlight: Tracing political journey of ‘Chinnamma’ VK Sasikala
Times of India – World · India
- Priyanshi Rastogi is a journalist at The Times of India, covering national, international, and business news. - Her work focuses on political events, in-de…
Geopolitics
'Good thing he's out': Trump after counterterror chief quits over Iran war
Times of India – World · India
US President Trump welcomed the resignation of NCTC director Joe Kent, calling him "very weak on security" after Kent protested the Iran war. Kent stated Iran …
Geopolitics
‘Thriller fit for a movie’: Sonam Wangchuk on NSA arrest
Times of India – World · India
- Sonam Wangchuk, an environmentalist and Leh Apex Body member, was arrested. - He compared the arrest to a "non-fiction thriller," suggesting dramatic circu…
Geopolitics
'I am alive': Netanyahu tells US envoy, says 'crossed off two names today'
Times of India – World · India
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu humorously addressed death rumors and AI-generated claims in a new video with US Ambassador Mike Huckabee. He also hi…
Geopolitics
Trump claims mystery ex-president backed his war on Iran but no one is owning up
South China Morning Post – World · China
Twice on Monday, US President Donald Trump said he had wrangled a confession of sorts from an Oval Office predecessor who he said had expressed regret in a pri…
Geopolitics
Why Trump’s China trip delay could open the door for ‘more substantive’ results
South China Morning Post – World · China
Beijing has confirmed it remains in communication with Washington about a landmark visit by US President Donald Trump, who has requested to delay the trip by a…
Geopolitics
US counterterrorism chief quits, says Israel ‘trapped’ Trump into joining Iran war
South China Morning Post – World · China
A senior US counterterrorism official resigned on Tuesday to protest the US-Israeli war against Iran and said the Islamic Republic posed no imminent threat to …
Geopolitics
Why US warships’ pit stop in Malaysia is raising eyebrows
South China Morning Post – World · China
The apparent docking of two light US combat ships in Penang over the weekend has raised eyebrows among Malaysian government critics regarding the country’s pos…
Geopolitics
The US-Israel war on Iran is shaped by religion as much as strategy
Al Jazeera – News · Middle East
The conflict has mutated into a zero-sum collision of competing messianic frameworks.
Geopolitics
Macron prepares France for ‘an age of nuclear weapons’ as Iran war rages
Al Jazeera – News · Middle East
The French president described his plans for expansion as forward deterrence. What's behind his move?
Geopolitics
Gavaskar links Sunrisers signing of Pakistan’s Abrar to Indian deaths
Al Jazeera – News · Middle East
The signing of Pakistan bowler Abrar Ahmed by Hundred franchise Sunrisers bucked trend by Indian-owned teams.
Geopolitics
US National Counterterrorism Center director Joe Kent resigns over Iran war
Al Jazeera – News · Middle East
Kent, who advised Trump and national intelligence director on 'terror' threats, says Iran 'posed no imminent threat'.
Geopolitics
Who is Gholamreza Soleimani, the commander of Iran’s Basij forces?
Al Jazeera – News · Middle East
Israel claims to have killed Soleimani. Here is what we know about the veteran commander.
Geopolitics
What the Iran war looks like from the occupied West Bank
Al Jazeera – News · Middle East
Iran missile shrapnel falls on West Bank Palestinians as settler attacks, Israeli raids and restrictions continue.
Geopolitics
Video: What we know about Israel’s assault on southern Lebanon
Al Jazeera – News · Middle East
The Israeli military has launched waves of air raids across southern Lebanon.
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