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Geopolitics

China under pressure as Trump ties high-stakes summit to Strait of Hormuz crisis

South China Morning Post – World · China

Trump’s threat to postpone his Beijing trip unless China helps break Iran’s blockade of the Strait of Hormuz has fused two crises Beijing had sought to keep ap…

Geopolitics

Iran officials tout ‘Trump-burning’ celebration amid battle of narratives

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Iranian state media calls for turning fire festival into a symbolic protest by burning figures of Trump and Netanyahu.

Geopolitics

India's Parliament adds an LGBTQ+ voice for the first time

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

A renowned lawyer who has become India's first openly queer member of parliament, Menaka Guruswamy from West Bengal has said she will stand for "equality, frat…

Geopolitics

China: 'Ethnic unity' law sparks fears of forced integration

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

Critics see the law as allowing authorities in Beijing more room to frame ethnic groups' demands for cultural autonomy as a push towards "separatism."

Geopolitics

Trump backs FCC chair’s threat to pull licenses of news outlets over Iran war coverage

The Guardian – World · Europe

US president on social media said he was ‘thrilled’ that Brendan Carr was looking into broadcasters’ licenses Sign up for the Breaking News US email to get new…

Geopolitics

Trump draws backlash for comment on Iran war: ‘Maybe we shouldn’t even be there’

The Guardian – World · Europe

President made contradictory comment to reporters on Air Force One after pleading with allies to help US secure Strait of HormuzMiddle East crisis – live updat…

Geopolitics

Labour MPs have no reason to oppose new welfare reforms, says minister

The Guardian – World · Europe

Pat McFadden unveils £1bn youth employment scheme and appeals to backbenchers who rebelled last yearUK politics live – latest updatesLabour MPs have no reason …

Geopolitics

Wary allies show there's no quick fix to Trump's Iran crisis

BBC News – World · Europe

European leaders are hesitant to help Trump secure the Strait of Hormuz, but they know inaction on the Iran war isn't really an option.

General

Iranian soccer players accepted asylum in Australia. Now, they're changing their minds.

NBC News – World · US

Only two of the seven members of the Iranian women’s soccer team remain in Australia after a fifth player withdrew her claim for asylum and opted to leave

Geopolitics

With Iran War, Trump Risks Stepping on Gains From His Own Tax Cuts

The New York Times – World · US

President Trump’s war in Iran has raised some costs just as many Americans are starting to see savings from last year’s tax cuts.

Geopolitics

Europe Rejects Trump’s Demands for Warships to Reopen the Strait of Hormuz

The New York Times – World · US

While some European countries said they were discussing ways to help reopen the Strait of Hormuz, several rejected President Trump’s calls to send warships.

Geopolitics

Fifth Member of Iranian Soccer Team Reverses Decision on Asylum

The New York Times – World · US

Five of the seven members of the Iranian women’s national team who originally sought asylum in Australia after a tournament have changed their minds.

Geopolitics

UK will not be drawn into ‘wider war’ in Middle East, says PM Keir Starmer

Times of India – World · India

Britain will not join a wider Middle East war, Prime Minister Keir Starmer stated, despite collaborating with allies on a plan to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. …

Geopolitics

The invisible arc of power: How ballistic missiles reshaped modern warfare

Times of India – World · India

Ballistic missiles, born from wartime innovation, revolutionized warfare by making distance irrelevant. These rocket-powered weapons, capable of delivering pay…

Geopolitics

Iran to turn bombed girls’ school into museum commemorating US ‘crimes’

South China Morning Post – World · China

Iran plans to convert the girls’ school that was bombed on the first day of the war into a museum commemorating the nearly 200 victims of the strike. “This sch…

Geopolitics

PLA ramps up Taiwan patrols after lull as Beijing slams Lai’s ‘independence confession’

South China Morning Post – World · China

The People’s Liberation Army ramped up aircraft sorties near Taiwan over the weekend, ending two weeks of relative calm just as a defiant speech by Taiwanese l…

Geopolitics

Arrest of stateless teen in Malaysia highlights plight of Sabah’s 1 million non-citizens

South China Morning Post – World · China

The arrest of a 17-year-old stateless teenager during a school outing to buy Eid clothes at a Sabah mall for allegedly failing to show valid residence papers, …

Geopolitics

Europe says it must rearm – but to what end?

South China Morning Post – World · China

With the Middle East ablaze and war in Ukraine showing no sign of respite, a stark new consensus is hardening in Paris, London and Berlin that Europe must rear…

Geopolitics

Why Trump's push for China to help reopen the Strait of Hormuz may hurt trade talks

South China Morning Post – World · China

US President Donald Trump’s reported threat that he may postpone a long-awaited visit to China – unless Beijing helps unblock the Iran-controlled Strait of Hor…

Geopolitics

Hong Kong in new push to get young people to register as voters

South China Morning Post – World · China

Young people can opt to make self-declarations to be exempted from producing proof of address to register as electors under a new Hong Kong government drive to…

Geopolitics

Myanmar parliament dominated by pro-military party convenes after 5 years

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

New parliament opens for the first time since the 2021 coup after elections that excluded major opposition parties.

Geopolitics

In Lebanon, Israel is using occupation as negotiating tool, say analysts

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Israel is using military occupation of southern Lebanon and displacement crisis to dictate ceasefire terms, say experts.

Geopolitics

South Korean protesters criticise Trump over Hormuz security demand

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Activists in South Korea have staged a protest against Donald Trump’s request for help securing the Strait of Hormuz.

Geopolitics

Can Trump sell the MAGA crowd on soccer?

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

Donald Trump has mobilized around right-wing coded sports like MMA and wrestling, but his soccer World Cup push is a cultural clash.

Geopolitics

Oscars 2026: All the political moments

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

"Chaotic, frightening times": Diverse Academy Awards presenters and winners called out Trump's wars and restrictions on human rights.

Geopolitics

More women sit in African parliaments — but equality eludes

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

The number of female representatives has increased since 2000 in parliaments across Africa. In some countries, that has meant more legislation with women in mi…

Geopolitics

First Thing: Trump steps up pressure on European allies to help protect strait of Hormuz

The Guardian – World · Europe

US president says it is ‘only appropriate’ for Europe to help, and warns failure to do so would be ‘very bad’ for Nato. Plus, meet the Americans withholding th…

Geopolitics

Relative of US airman killed in Middle East crash calls war on Iran ‘uncalled for’

The Guardian – World · Europe

Cousin of Tech Sgt Tyler Simmons, whose military refueling plane crashed in Iraq, says: ‘We didn’t need to be in this war’A relative of an Ohio airman who was …

Geopolitics

Donald Trump attacks supreme court over tariffs again in late-night social media post – US politics live

The Guardian – World · Europe

President accuses court of having ‘unnecessarily RANSACKED’ the US and claims he has ‘absolute right’ to impose new tariffsSign up for the Breaking News US ema…

Geopolitics

UK will not be drawn into wider war in Middle East, says Keir Starmer

The Guardian – World · Europe

PM says he wants quick end to conflict as he announces help for households with surging cost of heating oil UK politics live – latest updatesThe UK will not be…

Geopolitics

Far-left and far-right gains throw French mainstream parties into a quandary

BBC News – World · Europe

Awkward choices emerge for mainstream parties after the first round of mayoral elections.

Geopolitics

Iran hits key UAE oil port and Dubai airport

BBC News – World · Europe

The port of Fujairah plays a crucial role in helping keep global supplies moving when the Strait of Hormuz is blocked.

Geopolitics

Trump’s Threat to Delay Summit With Xi Casts New Shadow Over China Relations

The New York Times – World · US

President Trump warned that he could postpone a meeting set to begin in just over two weeks if China refuses to help reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

Geopolitics

EU, UN discussing Black Sea type initiative for Strait of Hormuz: Kaja Kallas

The Hindu – World · India

U.S. President Donald Trump had called on NATO allies and other countries to assist in forcibly opening the Strait of Hormuz, telling the Financial Times on Ma…

Geopolitics

Dubai flights disrupted after drone attack near airport; missile kills 1 in Abu Dhabi

South China Morning Post – World · China

Missiles and drone attacks hit across the UAE on Monday, with a drone-related incident sparking a fuel tank fire near Dubai airport that disrupted travel, whil…

Geopolitics

‘Stop all these wars now’ says Oscar winner

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Oscar winner Pavel Talankin called for ‘an end to all wars’ as he received the best documentary award.

Geopolitics

Drone attack disrupts Dubai flights as Iran conducts Gulf attacks

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

At least one person killed in Abu Dhabi. Dubai flights disrupted, and fire breaks out in Fujairah after Iranian attacks.

Geopolitics

The Iran war picture blackout

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Al Jazeera’s Linh Nguyen breaks down Planet Labs delaying the publication of its satellite imagery during an active war.

Geopolitics

Map shows how 16 days of attacks have evolved in US-Israel war on Iran

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Here's a day-by-day breakdown of attacks, illustrating the targets hit and the weapons used since February 28.

Geopolitics

Israeli strike on Gaza police kills officers

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

An Israeli attack on a police vehicle in central Gaza has killed eight officers including a senior police official.

Geopolitics

How Israel, the US and Iran deploy covert ops

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Sometimes called sleeper cells, these anonymous agents employ deception to spy, sabotage or kill.

Geopolitics

Displaced Lebanese shelter in schools, stadiums amid Israeli attacks

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Israeli attacks displace over 800,000 in Lebanon and kill more than 800, as the UN launches an urgent aid appeal.

Geopolitics

Minister plays down Trump’s Nato threat, arguing US alliance strong enough to ‘outlast’ current issues – UK politics live

The Guardian – World · Europe

Pat McFadden says Trump running a ‘transactional presidency’ and that ‘our job is to navigate this’Keir Starmer and Mark Carney presumably spoke about their de…

Geopolitics

Trump steps up pressure on European allies to help protect strait of Hormuz

The Guardian – World · Europe

US president says it is ‘only appropriate’ for Europe to help, and warns failure to do so would be ‘very bad’ for NatoMiddle East crisis – live updatesDonald T…

Geopolitics

In Iraq, the U.S. Tried to Bring Allies on Board. Not in Iran.

The New York Times – World · US

This time, President Trump went to war without preparing the public, seeking U.N. approval or even consulting allies. But they will have to pick up the pieces.

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