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Geopolitics

Families search for loved ones after deadly Pakistan strikes on Kabul rehab

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Afghan authorities say a Pakistani attack has killed hundreds of civilians; Islamabad rejects the claim as 'false'.

Geopolitics

Israel claims to have assassinated commander of Iran’s Basij militia unit

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

If confirmed, Soleimani would be highest level assassination in war since US-Israeli killed Ali Khamenei.

Geopolitics

Why the Iranian regime did not collapse after Khamenei’s assassination

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

The Iranian regime is designed to survive power vacuums. That, however, does not mean it will survive the war unscathed.

Geopolitics

Israel says it has killed Ali Larijani, Iran’s top security official

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Israel’s Defence Minister Katz has claimed that Iran’s security chief has been assassinated

Geopolitics

World Cup 2026: US-Iran war an ethical tipping point

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

The main host of the 2026 World Cup, the USA, is currently at war with a country that has qualified for the tournament. The ethical conflicts of this tournamen…

Geopolitics

Illinois heads to elect next senator and five congressional district candidates

The Guardian – World · Europe

Midwestern state has a slate of competitive races with money flowing in from donors including AipacSign up for the Breaking News US email to get newsletter ale…

Geopolitics

Pressure grows to postpone king’s state visit to US amid Iran war and Trump’s jibes at allies – UK politics live

The Guardian – World · Europe

Emily Thornberry is the latest figure to call on the king’s visit to the US to be delayed, citing the ongoing war against IranYesterday Donald Trump confirmed …

Geopolitics

Columbia University protester released after one year in immigration custody

BBC News – World · Europe

Federal officials say Leqaa Kordia overstayed her student visa. Her lawyer says she was targeted for pro-Palestinian activism.

Geopolitics

Trump seeks to delay meeting with Xi in China

BBC News – World · Europe

The escalating war in Iran has overshadowed many of the US' foreign policy objectives

Geopolitics

This is what happened on March 16.

The New York Times – World · US

- **Conflict Scale**: Maps show U.S., Israel, and Iran's attacks across the Middle East, with damaged regions spanning land areas comparable to the U.S. - **…

Geopolitics

China is Tight-Lipped on Trump’s Request to Delay His Xi Summit

The New York Times – World · US

After President Trump said he needed to postpone his meeting in Beijing with Xi Jinping, a spokesman for China said officials were still discussing the timing …

Geopolitics

West Bengal elections: EC transfers 19 senior police officers in fresh reshuffle ahead of polls

Times of India – World · India

- TOI News Desk operates 24/7 with dedicated journalists to deliver real-time, comprehensive news globally. - Committed to excellence, the team gathers, veri…

Geopolitics

'We don’t need anybody': Trump asks allies to help with Hormuz crisis amid Iran war; gets snubbed

Times of India – World · India

US President Trump expressed disappointment as key allies like Germany and Italy refused to send warships to the Strait of Hormuz. Citing legal limits and lack…

Geopolitics

In video message, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu sends Nowruz wishes to Iranians

The Hindu – World · India

"To the brave people of Iran, I wish you, as I do every year a happy holiday season, beginning with the festival of lights," said Benjamin Netanyahu

Geopolitics

Iran Guards say 10 'foreign spies' arrested

The Hindu – World · India

Four among them were gathering information "on sensitive sites and economic infrastructure"

Geopolitics

Iran’s security chief Larijani is killed, says Israel Defence Minister

The Hindu – World · India

Israel targeted Iran’s powerful national security chief Ali Larijani in an overnight strike, Israeli media reported

Geopolitics

How national security and ‘one country, two systems’ go hand in hand

South China Morning Post – World · China

On February 10, China’s State Council Information Office released a white paper titled “Hong Kong: Safeguarding China’s National Security Under the Framework o…

Geopolitics

Japan identifies 1,500 new missile shelters as fears grow over worsening East Asia security

South China Morning Post – World · China

Japan has identified nearly 1,500 additional facilities that could serve as shelters in the event of missile or bomb attacks, amid mounting fears over the wors…

Geopolitics

Channeling Trump, Chile’s new president launches work on border barrier

South China Morning Post – World · China

Chilean President Jose Antonio Kast wasted no time. Less than a week after his inauguration, Chile’s arch-conservative president on Monday began overseeing pre…

Geopolitics

Hong Kong travel agencies suspend Middle East tours over safety concerns

South China Morning Post – World · China

Hong Kong travel agencies have suspended all tours to the Middle East this month, including those requiring flight transfers through the region, citing safety …

Geopolitics

Executive to work with Legco under new mechanism to craft Hong Kong’s 5-year plan

South China Morning Post – World · China

The Hong Kong government will set up a collaborative mechanism with the legislature to craft the city’s first five-year plan to align with national development…

Geopolitics

Pro-Palestine protester Leqaa Kordia freed from US immigration detention

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

The 33-year-old Columbia University protester had been held in an immigration detention centre for a year.

Geopolitics

Attempts to open Strait of Hormuz by force would be ‘almost suicidal’

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Andreas Krieg says that US plans to deploy 2,500 marines to the Gulf is unlikely to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

Geopolitics

Iran says wars are not won on social media

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

A spokesperson for Iran's Central Headquarters said wars are decided on the battlefield, not social media.

Geopolitics

Palestinian activist Leqaa Kordia released from ICE detention

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Palestinian activist Leqaa Kordia was released from an ICE detention facility in Texas after a year in custody.

Geopolitics

Israel policy looms large over US elections in Illinois amid Iran war

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Pro-Israel groups pour millions into Democratic primaries in Chicago area as support for US ally hits a historic low.

Geopolitics

Top Democrat in US House slams Trump’s ‘reckless war of choice’

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries criticised Donald Trump for what he called a "reckless war on choice" on Iran".

Geopolitics

Marine turned anti-war protester says Trump wrong on Israel, Iran

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Former Marine Brian McGinnis says Donald Trump is “wrong” on Israel and Iran.

Geopolitics

Iran’s neighbours brace for fallout as war threatens new refugee crisis

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

As war engulfs Iran, neighbouring states quietly prepare for a potential refugee exodus across already fragile borders.

Geopolitics

Iran war: What is happening on day 18 of US-Israel attacks?

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

The US-Israeli attacks target Iranian cities as the conflict spreads to the region and causes a global energy crisis.

Geopolitics

Israeli strikes target Beirut, southern Lebanon, one million displaced

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Attacks hit three southern Beirut neighbourhoods, fighting in the south intensifies as Hezbollah engages Israeli army.

Geopolitics

Middle East crisis live: Israel urges evacuation in south Lebanon ahead of attack; Trump seeks to delay summit with China’s Xi

The Guardian – World · Europe

IDF warns village residents it will soon attack Hezbollah infrastructure; Trump says delay of ‘a month or so’ requested while key official insists move is not …

Geopolitics

Afghanistan accuses Pakistan of deadly strike on Kabul hospital

The Guardian – World · Europe

Afghanistan’s deputy government spokesman says death toll has reached 400 people ‘so far’ as Islamabad denies targeting facility for drug addictsHundreds were …

Geopolitics

Tuesday briefing: How the conflict in Iran shattered the Gulf state image of peace and luxury

The Guardian – World · Europe

In today’s newsletter: As drones and missiles hit Dubai, Doha and other sites across the Gulf, Hannah Ellis Peterson explains what happens next for the regionM…

Geopolitics

‘We are the family’: low-budget thriller highlights Hungary’s election tension

The Guardian – World · Europe

Audiences draw parallels between the abduction plot of Feels Like Home and Viktor Orbán’s 16-year reignIt’s seven o’clock on a Tuesday night, and one of the mo…

Geopolitics

Pauline Hanson fails to properly declare more free flights from Gina Rinehart

The Guardian – World · Europe

Exclusive: One Nation leader updates register after questions from the Guardian to include multiple flights courtesy of Rinehart’s companyFollow our Australia …

Geopolitics

Trump seeks to delay China summit as Vance denies ‘wedge’ over Iran war

The Guardian – World · Europe

Pair attempt to strike united front amid reports vice-president skeptical over US-Israeli attack on IranDonald Trump revealed that he had asked China to delay …

Geopolitics

Trump says presidents 'should not have learning disabilities' as he mocks Newsom's dyslexia

BBC News – World · Europe

The National Center for Learning Disabilities said it was "disturbed" by the president's remarks.

Geopolitics

'Fire came from the sky and burned them' - life on the brink of civil war in South Sudan

BBC News – World · Europe

Some 50,000 people are told to flee their homes as the army warns of a huge military offensive in Jonglei state.

General

Trump urges allies to help escort ships through Strait of Hormuz

NBC News – World · US

With Iran launching attacks on oil tankers to drive up oil prices, President Trump is now urging allies to send ships to help escort tankers through the Strait…

General

Trump says U.S. wants to delay his meeting with Xi in China by 'a month or so' due to Iran war

NBC News – World · US

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent cast doubt on the planned trip earlier, while insisting it was not meant to pressure China to help reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

Geopolitics

Trump Hits Out at Allies After Cool Response to Requests for Warships

The New York Times – World · US

Australia, Germany and Japan said they weren’t planning to participate in efforts to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. President Trump said his call for help was re…

Geopolitics

Trump Administration Seeks to Remove Cuba’s President From Power During Negotiations

The New York Times – World · US

The United States has told Cuba that for meaningful progress to be made in negotiations, President Miguel Díaz-Canel must step down, said people familiar with …

Geopolitics

Here’s What Happened in the War in the Middle East on Monday

The New York Times – World · US

President Trump said he might postpone a trip to China to focus on the war. More than a million people have been displaced in Lebanon this month, according to …

Geopolitics

‘Happy holidays’: Amid death rumours, Netanyahu sends Nowruz greetings to Iranians

Times of India – World · India

- TOI World Desk's team of journalists and writers covers global events with dedication. - Committed to accuracy, depth, and timely reporting of internationa…

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