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Geopolitics

Intrigue, Power Plays and Rivalries: Inside the Rise of Mojtaba Khamenei

The New York Times – World · US

The weeklong fight over Iran’s next leader pitted the Revolutionary Guards against moderates. The generals won, but only over spirited resistance.

Geopolitics

‘Mama’ in the spotlight: Himanta Sarma emerges as Assam's most loved and loathed leader

Times of India – World · India

Assam's Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, a former Congress rebel, is a polarizing figure, lauded for rebranding the state as a growth hub and combating infi…

Geopolitics

Did PM Modi know about US-Israel's Iran strike plan? What Israeli envoy said

Times of India – World · India

Israel's envoy, Reuven Azar, clarified that the military operation against Iran was timed post-PM Modi's visit to seize an "operational opportunity." He emphas…

Geopolitics

Trump accuses Iran of using AI to spread disinformation

The Hindu – World · India

Between the TruthSocial post and his comments to journalists, Mr. Trump on March 15 cited three instances where ‌he claimed Iran used AI to mislead the public

Geopolitics

Myanmar’s junta-proxy parliament meets for first time since 2021 coup

South China Morning Post – World · China

Five years after armoured vehicles rolled through the streets of Myanmar’s capital and the generals tore up an election result they did not like, a new parliam…

Geopolitics

Madagascar names anticorruption chief as PM days after cabinet dissolved

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

President announces Mamitiana Rajaonarison as prime minister after Herintsalama Rajaonarivelo was dismissed.

Geopolitics

Kazakhstan voters back constitutional overhaul, exit polls show

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

Voters overwhelmingly approved sweeping reforms in a referendum that could tighten presidential control over institutions and raise concerns about civil libert…

Geopolitics

Germany news: CDU leads in Hesse vote — partial results

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

Chancellor Friedrich Merz's CDU is set to remain the strongest party at the local level in the central state of Hesse.

Geopolitics

More than 100 Labour MPs call on PM to stop assisted dying bill being blocked

The Guardian – World · Europe

Letter sent to Starmer claims ‘small number of peers have been using procedural tactics’ to stymie its progressMore than 100 Labour MPs have called on Keir Sta…

Geopolitics

Michigan synagogue attacker's brother was Hezbollah commander, IDF says

BBC News – World · Europe

US officials previously said the man accused of ramming a truck full of explosives into a synagogue had recently lost family in Lebanon.

Geopolitics

‘Have absolute right to charge tariffs in another form’: Trump slams Supreme Court ruling

Times of India – World · India

President Trump criticized the Supreme Court's decision to invalidate his global tariffs, warning of trillions in losses and vowing to impose them in new forms…

Geopolitics

Iran’s Sejjil-2 'dancing missile': The solid-fuel weapon that can strike 2,000 km away

Times of India – World · India

Iran's IRGC launched a significant missile barrage, including the advanced Sejjil, targeting Israeli military sites in retaliation for recent strikes. This mar…

Geopolitics

Trump demands others help secure Strait of Hormuz, Japan and Australia say no plans to send ships

The Hindu – World · India

“I think China should help too because China gets 90% of its oil from the Straits,” Donald Trump said. “We may delay,” he said in reference to his visit if Chi…

Geopolitics

Myanmar Parliament convenes as Army prepares for new era of rule

The Hindu – World · India

The gathering of the new Parliament ⁠comes after a recent phased election dominated by the Army-backed USDP

Geopolitics

China defence experts vanish online, Thai coconut cartel crisis: 5 weekend reads you missed

South China Morning Post – World · China

We have put together stories from our coverage last weekend to help you stay informed about news across Asia and beyond. If you would like to see more of our r…

Geopolitics

Malaysia’s government accused of using law to silence critics

South China Morning Post – World · China

Several Malaysian civil society groups on Monday accused Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s government of using a harsh criminal law provision to intimidate critic…

Geopolitics

Stars at Oscars 2026 call for end to war in Gaza and Iran

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Actors and filmmakers spoke out at the Oscars 2026 in Los Angeles against the US-Israeli war on Iran and the genocide.

Geopolitics

Large protest held in London against US-Israeli war on Iran

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Thousands of demonstrators took to the streets of London to oppose US-Israeli aggression against Iran, Lebanon and Gaza.

Geopolitics

Free Palestine and ICE out: how this year’s Oscars got political

The Guardian – World · Europe

As One Battle After Another swept the Academy Awards, Paul Thomas Anderson, Javier Bardem and Conan O’Brien gave a welcome reality check to the glitzy ceremony…

Geopolitics

Trump claims he has ‘absolute right’ to impose new tariffs after supreme court blow

The Guardian – World · Europe

US supreme court has ‘ransacked’ the country, president argues, in wake of its ruling against his trade agendaDonald Trump has claimed he has “the absolute rig…

Geopolitics

Middle East crisis live: Trump increases pressure on allies over strait of Hormuz; Israel says it still has ‘thousands of targets’ in Iran

The Guardian – World · Europe

Trump warns Nato faces ‘very bad’ future if US allies fail to assist in opening the vital oil route; Israel says thousands of targets in Iran remain – follow i…

Geopolitics

Iran taking steps to prevent anti-establishment protests, Tehran residents tell BBC

BBC News – World · Europe

Residents describe new security checkpoints around the capital, where they say people are stopped and searched.

Geopolitics

This is what happened on March 15.

The New York Times – World · US

- **Maps show U.S. and Israel's strikes on Iran, with orange regions indicating multiple attacks; the conflict's land area rivals much of the U.S.** - **Iran…

Geopolitics

Why Kharg Island matters: The oil lifeline Trump just put in his crosshairs

Times of India – World · India

A small rocky island, Kharg Island, has become a focal point in US-Iran tensions due to its critical role in Iran's oil exports. US forces struck military inst…

Geopolitics

Trump asked allies to send warships to Strait of Hormuz — is anyone stepping up?

Times of India – World · India

- TOI Business Desk delivers global business news, tracking markets, trends, and economic impacts. - Focuses on in-depth analysis, exclusive reports, and bre…

Geopolitics

Trump warns he ‘may delay’ China visit in demand for countries to secure Hormuz

South China Morning Post – World · China

US President Donald Trump on Sunday sought to pressure Nato allies and China to help reopen the Strait of Hormuz, the critical oil transport conduit that Iran …

Geopolitics

Trump wants Japanese warships in Hormuz. Can Takaichi ‘dodge the bullet’?

South China Morning Post – World · China

The rapidly escalating conflict in the Middle East threatens to overshadow this week’s meeting between Japan’s Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi and US President D…

Geopolitics

Mainland-style oversight system could help Legco to deliver

South China Morning Post – World · China

After the annual “two sessions” in Beijing, it’s clear that Hong Kong policymakers have their work cut out for them. It has been made abundantly clear what is …

Geopolitics

Malaysia will not intervene militarily in Middle East, Anwar says

South China Morning Post – World · China

Malaysia cannot get involved in what is happening in the Middle East, especially not via military intervention, Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has said. He said …

Geopolitics

Israeli attacks kill 13 in Gaza, including 2 children and a pregnant woman

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Meanwhile, more than 20,000 patients await evacuation as the Rafah crossing is set to partially reopen on Wednesday.

Geopolitics

Muted response as Trump urges nations to escort ships through Hormuz Strait

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

The US president's call for allied naval forces comes as Iran's Revolutionary Guard says, 'Let him send his ships'.

Geopolitics

Top Trump adviser says Iran war price tag at $12bn so far

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Pressure grows on the US president's administration as war costs spiral and the mission's endgame remains unclear.

Geopolitics

US-Israeli strike pounds city of Hamadan, Iran

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Footage shows huge plumes of smoke from a US-Israeli strike on Hamadan, Iran.

Geopolitics

Iran war: Trump dials up the pressure to secure Hormuz

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

President Donald Trump warned NATO of a 'very bad' future if allies didn't exert more pressure to reopen the strategic waterway. Israel and Iran indicate that …

Geopolitics

UK plans to send minesweeping drones to help reopen strait of Hormuz

The Guardian – World · Europe

Government reluctant to dispatch ships amid concerns complying with Trump’s demands could escalate Iran crisisMinisters are drawing up plans to send minesweepi…

Geopolitics

What Iranians are being told about the war

BBC News – World · Europe

Iranian state media's coverage of the war includes inflations of enemy casualties and digital manipulation intended to glorify Iran.

Geopolitics

How US groups are driving a new generation of anti-abortion activism in the UK

BBC News – World · Europe

The killing of Charlie Kirk galvanised a transatlantic campaign against abortion. But will it succeed in shifting Britain's pro-choice consensus?

Geopolitics

4 Palestinians Killed When Israeli Forces Open Fire on West Bank Family

The New York Times – World · US

Six members of a Palestinian family went out for a ride in the car. Only two made it back home.

Geopolitics

Desperation in Cuba Ignites Unusual Acts of Defiance

The New York Times – World · US

A protest in the city of Morón in central Cuba culminated in fiery vandalism at the local Communist Party headquarters.

Geopolitics

For Left, Kerala is the red fort that must not fall

Times of India – World · India

- **Left's focus**: India's Left prioritizes Kerala, where the CPM-led LDF seeks to regain power as the last Communist-governed state. - **Election stakes**:…

Geopolitics

April polls will test if BJP can win over 'unfriendly' territory

Times of India – World · India

- BJP's dominance in assembly polls post-2024 Lok Sabha elections reiterates its strong political position. - Rivals' hopes of challenging BJP were deflated …

Geopolitics

'We'll remember': Trump asks 7 countries to send warships to police Strait of Hormuz

Times of India – World · India

President Trump is demanding approximately seven countries send warships to secure the Strait of Hormuz, emphasizing their reliance on Middle Eastern oil. He s…

Geopolitics

Netanyahu posts video in response to Iran rumours that he is dead

The Hindu – World · India

In the video, taken at a cafe in Jerusalem’s outskirts and posted on ‌Mr. Netanyahu’s Telegram account, his aide asks him about the rumours

Geopolitics

Israel and Lebanon expected to hold talks soon, Israeli officials say

The Hindu – World · India

Beirut is forming a delegation for talks but no date has been set

Geopolitics

Trump says NATO faces ‘very bad’ future if allies don't help open Hormuz

The Hindu – World · India

Trump links Ukraine military aid to NATO cooperation, expecting the alliance to help secure the Strait of Hormuz

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