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Geopolitics

Ukrainian drone attack on Russia kills at least six, says Moscow

The Guardian – World · Europe

Kyiv launches what may be its largest attack wave of war, with fire breaking out at warehouse near Russian capitalUkraine has launched one of its largest drone…

Geopolitics

Arron Banks hired private investigators to dig into Conservative party chair

The Guardian – World · Europe

Revelation comes after it was disclosed that Reform UK backer had paid for spying on prominent journalistThe businessman and Reform UK backer Arron Banks commi…

Geopolitics

Vande Mataram row: Shah takes 'sin' jibe at Sonia; Cong says 'diverting attention'

Times of India – World · India

- Congress intensified criticism of Amit Shah after his accusation against Sonia Gandhi. - Shah claimed Sonia Gandhi committed a sin, drawing backlash from t…

Geopolitics

Taliban threaten former Afghan police worker after MoD leak reveals identity

The Guardian – World · Europe

UK has refused resettlement application despite ‘years of loyal service’ that have resulted in ‘constant fear’ of reprisalsA man has received threats from the …

Geopolitics

Communist Party of China invokes Jiang’s legacy in call to rally round Xi’s leadership

South China Morning Post – World · China

A leading Communist Party research group has invoked the legacy of China’s former leader Jiang Zemin in a call to rally round President Xi Jinping. The article…

Geopolitics

Australian foreign minister defends multiculturalism, attacks far-right

South China Morning Post – World · China

Australia’s foreign minister attacked the policies of the far-right One Nation party, arguing that its call for a monoculture would damage social cohesion at h…

Geopolitics

Nepal helps Bhutan strengthen quake preparedness with support from PM Modi-backed coalition

The Hindu – World · India

During the full-scale exercise, Bhutanese authorities created a mass-casualty scenario involving the country’s largest referral hospital and two primary health…

Geopolitics

In Malaysia, DAP’s vote to stay in Anwar’s alliance secures stability – but at what cost?

South China Morning Post – World · China

A crucial ally of Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s ruling alliance voted on Sunday to stay in government, giving him breathing room after months of unc…

Geopolitics

BBC visits smouldering Kyiv market after Russian strikes

BBC News – World · Europe

Six people were injured in the strike on the market selling second-hand records, posters, toys and tools.

Geopolitics

Ukraine launches one of its largest attacks of war

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

Russia says hundreds of drones targeted Moscow overnight, with six fatalities in the capital and southern Rostov region. Five people were killed in strikes acr…

Geopolitics

Rahman will not visit India until Hasina extradited to Bangladesh

South China Morning Post – World · China

Bangladesh said on Sunday that Prime Minister Tarique Rahman would not visit India until New Delhi extradited Sheikh Hasina, the Bangladeshi former premier who…

Geopolitics

China to fly flags at half-mast for former premier Zhu Rongji’s funeral

South China Morning Post – World · China

Former Chinese premier Zhu Rongji will be cremated in Beijing on Tuesday, with flags across the country – including in Hong Kong and Macau – flown at half-mast…

Geopolitics

Flags to fly at half-staff in Hong Kong as tribute to late ex-premier Zhu Rongji

South China Morning Post – World · China

Hong Kong will fly the national and regional flags at half-staff at various government sites on Tuesday to mourn the late former Chinese premier Zhu Rongji. Th…

Geopolitics

Parliament at a standstill, protests on streets: The Monsoon session story

Times of India – World · India

- India's Parliament held a 25-day Monsoon Session with disrupted proceedings inside the Houses. - Proceedings faced frequent adjournments due to repeated di…

Geopolitics

Trump’s Other Hold on the Americas: The Visa

The New York Times – World · US

As part of its expansionist approach to the Western Hemisphere, the Trump administration is trying to reassert its dominance, one U.S. visa at a time.

Geopolitics

In one of its largest aerial attack, Ukraine kills atleast six in Russia

The Hindu – World · India

Russia's Ministry of Defense said that it had destroyed 822 drones overnight, with 600 headed toward the Russian capital

Geopolitics

Death knell? Hong Kong’s five-year plan is a starting gun

South China Morning Post – World · China

I’m a little perplexed and bemused by the brouhaha surrounding Hong Kong’s decision to draft its first five-year plan, as if the sky is falling in around the c…

Geopolitics

‘Raises questions’: Adhir Chowdhury condemns Cong leader, son’s murder in Bengal

Times of India – World · India

- Senior Congress leader Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury condemns murder of party leader Anisur Rahman and his son in Nadia. - Attack occurred on Sunday, sparking out…

Geopolitics

PM Modi, Prez Murmu, BJP leaders pay tribute to Vajpayee on death anniversary

Times of India – World · India

- Indian leaders pay tribute to a deceased individual. - Ceremony held in New Delhi on Sunday. - President Murmu, PM Modi, VP Radhakrishnan attend. - Tri…

Geopolitics

North Korea’s Kim, Russia’s Putin reaffirm ties on Korean Liberation Day

The Hindu – World · India

The North Korean leader expressed ⁠hope for the future of ties that had “carried forward the history of common struggle for justice and precious traditions of …

Geopolitics

Morocco arrests 111 migrants headed for Spain’s Ceuta in security crackdown

The Hindu – World · India

A source ‌in Morocco’s Interior Ministry told Reuters those detained included 109 migrants from sub-Saharan Africa and two Moroccan citizens arrested in or aro…

Geopolitics

Japan’s defence minister heads to Australia to meet Marles in wake of melon-gate controversy

The Guardian – World · Europe

Discussions to focus on Australia’s acquisition of Mogami-class frigates as Japan plays down Albanese’s podcast commentsJapan’s defence minister will visit Can…

Geopolitics

Israel strikes south Lebanon again as families flee north

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Israeli airstrikes hit the Nabatieh district of southern Lebanon just hours after the deadliest day of Israeli raids.

Geopolitics

‘Trolls wanted me deported’: Karnataka-born founder becomes US citizen after visa struggles

Indian Express – World · India

- Karnataka-born tech founder Saiman Shetty became a US citizen after overcoming visa hurdles, career setbacks, and a false deportation claim. - He arrived a…

Geopolitics

Chalmers rejects Hanson’s call for more super access saying One Nation ‘wants to destroy’ scheme – as it happened

The Guardian – World · Europe

This blog is now closedGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastAnthony Albanese has just been speaking alongside the New South Wales premier…

Geopolitics

‘Proud to be a dimagi naxal’: P Chidambaram hits back at PM Modi

Times of India – World · India

P Chidambaram proudly embraced Prime Minister Modi's 'dimagi naxal' label. Modi warned of ideological Naxals posing threats to the nation. Congress criticize…

Geopolitics

Yemeni government forces hit back after new Houthi offensive

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Yemeni government forces, backed by Saudi Arabia, have struck back after a new Houthi offensive in areas it controls.

Geopolitics

Observers say Zambia’s election marred by reports of intimidation, violence

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Vote counting in Thursday's presidential polls were briefly suspended amid security threats to the electoral process.

Geopolitics

Hamas chief heads to Cairo for talks ahead of Kushner visit

The Hindu – World · India

We continue to await pressure from the mediators and the U.S. side on Netanyahu and his government to compel him to abide by the roadmap, said Hamas political …

Geopolitics

Is Netanyahu headed for setback in Israel election? No Trump endorsement yet

Times of India – World · India

- Israeli PM Netanyahu's Likud trails opposition Yashar party led by former IDF chief Gadi Eisenkot in polls. - Polls show Yashar leading Likud ahead of upco…

Geopolitics

Operation Sindoor exposed limits of Pakistan's nuclear deterrence: Report

Times of India – World · India

- The Defence desk covers global security topics, including wars, weapons, militaries, and strategy. - It analyzes border tensions, defense technology, and p…

Geopolitics

‘Always proud’: Kim Jong Un hails Russia ties in message to Putin

Times of India – World · India

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and Russian President Vladimir Putin have reaffirmed their close relationship. Their countries are actively cooperating in all…

Geopolitics

' The awakening is here': CJP hits out at PM Modi over 'dimagi Naxal' remark

Times of India – World · India

Cockroach Janta Party chief spokesperson Saurav Das criticized Prime Minister Narendra Modi's recent Independence Day address. Das argued that educated young p…

Geopolitics

Iran fires back at Trump's threat to declare Hormuz a U.S. territory

The Hindu – World · India

Mr. Trump has repeatedly said the strait, which Tehran effectively closed at the start of the West Asia war in late February, is under U.S. control an asserti…

Geopolitics

'Unfriendly look, but we get along great': Trump posts old photo with Kim Jong Un

Times of India – World · India

- Trump shared a throwback photo with Kim Jong Un, joking about their "unfriendly" relationship. - The image dates to their 2018 summit, highlighting past di…

Geopolitics

Hamas leader heads to Cairo for Gaza talks ahead of Kushner visit

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Hamas chief Khalil al-Hayya to meet Egyptian intelligence chief Hassan Rashad in Cairo amid ongoing Gaza tensions.

Geopolitics

'Go after terrorists wherever they are': Doval reveals PM Modi’s brief on Op Sindoor

Times of India – World · India

- National Security Adviser Ajit Doval revealed strategic insights into Op Sindoor for the first time. - The disclosure offers a rare glimpse into India’s op…

Geopolitics

Australia urged to lead Indo-Pacific cable shield as hybrid war risks rise

South China Morning Post – World · China

The cables that link Australia with the rest of the world lie mostly unseen, stretched across the seabed and threaded through some of the Indo-Pacific’s busies…

Geopolitics

Yemen’s government says Houthi strikes hit residential areas in Marib

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Yemen's Ministry of Information denounces attacks on Marib as 'escalation' that threatens lives and increases suffering.

Geopolitics

Morocco detains dozens of migrants trying to enter Spanish North African exclave Ceuta

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

The attempted crossings come two weeks after around 72,000 people rushed into the Spanish North African exclave from Morocco. Calls for another mass crossing h…

Geopolitics

US Democrats finalise major shakeup to 2028 presidential primary calendar

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

South Carolina will again take centre stage as the first nominating contest, pushing Iowa from its top spot.

Geopolitics

Qatar denies capturing three Iranian pilots after downing fighter jets

BBC News – World · Europe

Iran claims they have been held since Qatar downed two fighter jets at the start of the US-Iran war.

Geopolitics

Morocco detains dozens of migrants trying to cross into Ceuta, reports say

BBC News – World · Europe

Security had been stepped up amid suggestions on social media of a second mass crossing on Saturday.

Geopolitics

Canadian petition to expel US ambassador gains over 170,000 signatures

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

The petition is set to be discussed by House of Commons in a sign of discontent with policies of US President Trump.

Geopolitics

One Nation senator says parents who support their trans children are engaging in ‘child abuse’

The Guardian – World · Europe

‘There’s male, there’s female, and then there’s mental illness,’ Tyron Whitten says on YouTube showFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet ou…

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