Geopolitics
Trump says talks with Cuba ongoing, action possible after Iran
The Hindu – World · India
The comments come as tensions between Washington and Havana remain elevated
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Iran-Israel war LIVE: Trump says 'we're talking' to Iran but it's not 'ready' for deal to end war
The Hindu – World · India
Flights temporarily suspended at Dubai's international airport for safety reasons after drone incident sparks fire
Geopolitics
US Senator Van Hollen: Trump ‘has no idea where this war is going’
Al Jazeera – News · Middle East
Democratic US Senator Chris Van Hollen argues that US-Israel war on Iran ‘is making America and our allies less safe'.
Geopolitics
Different parties ‘on the rise’ within the anti-Netanyahu right
Al Jazeera – News · Middle East
Political analyst Dahlia Scheindlin explains why Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's popularity is fluctuating.
Geopolitics
Two brothers survive after Israeli troops kill family in occupied West Bank
Al Jazeera – News · Middle East
Two Palestinian brothers are the only survivors after Israeli troops killed their parents and two siblings in Tammun.
Geopolitics
Hungary's rival parties hold parallel rallies ahead of vote
Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe
Viktor Orban is facing his first serious challenge in years in Peter Magyar. The two politicians held rallies on Hungary's national day that outlined very diff…
Geopolitics
Madagascar anti-corruption chief appointed as new PM
Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe
Madagascar's strongman leader has appointed Mamitiana Rajaonarison as PM days after dismissing the last government. Rajaonarison previously led the country's f…
Geopolitics
Republican rebukes FCC chair’s threats to revoke broadcast licenses over Iran war
The Guardian – World · Europe
Senator Ron Johnson pushes back, saying he’s not in favor of government meddling in freedom of speechThe Federal Communications Commission (FCC) chair, Brendan…
Geopolitics
Initiative may be slipping away from US and Israel as Middle East crisis deepens
The Guardian – World · Europe
There is little sign of imminent regime change in Iran as its blockade of strait of Hormuz shocks global economyMiddle East crisis – live updatesFew doubt that…
Geopolitics
French far-right party holds its biggest city in first-round local elections
The Guardian – World · Europe
National Rally leader urges voters to back party’s ‘common sense’ campaign in final round as it eyes taking another cityJordan Bardella, the head of France’s f…
Geopolitics
Fifth Iranian football player leaves Australia after initially accepting offer of asylum
The Guardian – World · Europe
Minister Tony Burke confirms another member of Iran’s women’s football team left Australia late Sunday nightFollow our Australia news live blog for latest upda…
Geopolitics
Pakistani-Afghan War Takes Heavy Toll on Civilians
The New York Times – World · US
Pakistani airstrikes have killed at least 75 civilians and displaced 115,000 in Afghanistan, with both sides vowing escalation and no talks in sight.
Geopolitics
In poll-bound Assam, Shah plays Bangladesh infiltrators card
Times of India – World · India
Union Home Minister Amit Shah accused Congress of aiding infiltrators in Assam and launched development projects worth over Rs 2,000 crore. He inaugurated heal…
Geopolitics
Fresh Cong-BJP row erupts, this time over RS poll bribes
Times of India – World · India
- HM Chaithanya Swamy is a 15-year veteran Special Correspondent at The Times of India, Bengaluru. - Focuses on crime, civic issues, and Bengaluru’s traffic,…
Geopolitics
U.S. attitude to the Kurdish question reflects colonial mindset, says Nilufer Koc
The Hindu – World · India
Spokesperson of Kurdistan National Congress says the U.S. made the proposal about Kurdish fighters without broader consultation with the Kurds
Geopolitics
Israeli military claims brother of man who attacked Michigan synagogue was Hezbollah commander
The Hindu – World · India
The FBI's Detroit office, which is investigating the attack, declined to comment on the claims by Israel's military about Ibrahim Ghazali
Geopolitics
Brother of Michigan synagogue attacker was Hezbollah commander, Israeli military claims
South China Morning Post – World · China
The brother of the man who attacked a Michigan synagogue last week, who was killed earlier this month in an Israeli air strike, was a Hezbollah commander, Isra…
Geopolitics
Iran says women’s football captain has withdrawn Australia asylum bid
South China Morning Post – World · China
The captain of the Iranian women’s football team which played in the Asian Cup in Australia has withdrawn her bid for asylum, state media said on Sunday, makin…
Geopolitics
Why is NYC’s Mamdani facing criticism over response to attacks on wife?
Al Jazeera – News · Middle East
Mayor's wife criticised for past work related to Palestine, while Mamdani's response rebuked by some supporters.
Geopolitics
Iran says women's soccer captain drops Australia asylum bid
Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe
Five of the seven women who had been granted asylum in Australia have reportedly decided to return to Iran. Concerns about their safety arose after players rem…
Geopolitics
Kosovo faces third legislative election in just over a year
Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe
Kosovo’s failure to elect a president has again plunged the nation into political deadlock. Now, it could face its third parliamentary election in just over a …
Geopolitics
Twelve arrests at al-Quds Day rally and counterprotest in London
The Guardian – World · Europe
Pro-Palestinian protesters gather on one side of Thames as those backing US-Israel war on Iran meet on the otherTwelve people were arrested as hundreds joined …
Geopolitics
Pakistan targets militant hideouts in Afghanistan as conflict continues
The Guardian – World · Europe
Afghan government reports zero casualties and accuses neighbouring country of wanting to ‘fuel the fire of war’Pakistan has targeted militant hideouts in Afgha…
Geopolitics
Israel claims brother of Michigan synagogue attacker was Hezbollah commander
The Guardian – World · Europe
Israeli military also says on social media brother of Ayman Mohamad Ghazali was ‘eliminated in airstrike last week’Israel’s military claimed on Sunday that the…
Geopolitics
UK complicit in desecration of international law in Gaza, says Corbyn-led tribunal
The Guardian – World · Europe
Unofficial body co-chaired by ex-Labour leader says Britain failed to meet its duty to seek to prevent a genocideThe Labour government has been complicit in cr…
Geopolitics
Row over university fees shows UK’s ‘reset’ with EU may not be so simple
The Guardian – World · Europe
Ministers go to Brussels for talks amid tuition fees standoff, almost 10 years after Britons voted to leave EUThis week is “Brexit reset” week for the British …
Geopolitics
Cory Booker calls both parties ‘feckless’ for ceding war powers to Trump
The Guardian – World · Europe
Democrat says Congress ‘doing nothing’ may embolden president to attack countries such as Cuba and North KoreaDemocratic US senator Cory Booker has criticized …
Geopolitics
Entering War’s Third Week, Trump Faces Stark Choices
The New York Times – World · US
As the conflict with Iran expands and intensifies, President Trump’s options — to fight on, or to move toward declaring victory and pulling back — both carry d…
Geopolitics
'In supreme interest of nation': RSS backs Centre's decisions amid Middle East turmoil
Times of India – World · India
The RSS has called for an immediate end to the Middle East conflict, emphasizing global peace while backing the Indian government's actions as being in the nat…
Geopolitics
Ladakh bodies ask protesters to raise only approved slogans, not to cover face
Times of India – World · India
- Leh Apex Body (LAB) and Kargil Democratic Alliance (KDA) issued protest guidelines on Sunday. - Guidelines aimed at organizing and managing protests ahead …
Geopolitics
Pak terrorist killed in Uri, infiltration bid foiled
Times of India – World · India
- Indian Army and police thwarted a Pakistan-linked infiltration attempt along the Line of Control in Jammu and Kashmir's Uri sector. - They killed a Pakista…
Geopolitics
Iran says women’s football captain withdraws Australia asylum bid
The Hindu – World · India
Captain Zahra Ghanbari, a striker and the national team’s top goal scorer, has withdrawn her asylum application and will now head from Australia to Malaysia an…
Geopolitics
Large-scale Chinese military flights return after long absence: Taiwan
The Hindu – World · India
The Ministry detected 26 Chinese military aircraft around the island on March 14, 2026, with 16 of them entering its northern, central and southwestern Air Def…
Geopolitics
What do the first two weeks of the war on Iran portend for the future?
Al Jazeera – News · Middle East
New, critical dynamics are emerging in the region that could reshape it in dramatic ways.
Geopolitics
Captain of Iran’s women’s team withdraws Australia asylum bid: State media
Al Jazeera – News · Middle East
Zahra Ghanbari is fifth football player to withdraw her request after seven squad members sought asylum in Australia.
Geopolitics
Moment Iranian missile hits Tel Aviv
Al Jazeera – News · Middle East
CCTV footage released by Israeli police shows the moment an Iranian missile struck a street in Tel Aviv.
Geopolitics
Trump calls for naval coalition to open Strait of Hormuz: Can it work?
Al Jazeera – News · Middle East
Analysts say US president's solution to secure the strait is fraught with problems.
Geopolitics
Australian soldiers’ bodies ‘very likely’ disturbed by Israeli bulldozing at Gaza cemetery, senator says
The Guardian – World · Europe
David Pocock’s comments come as new photos show scale of damage and government official says its ‘quite possible’ bodies disturbedGet our breaking news email, …
Geopolitics
Energy Secretary Says ‘No Guarantees’ Oil Prices Will Fall Soon
The New York Times – World · US
Energy Secretary Chris Wright said the Strait of Hormuz, a critical passageway for oil shipments, remained unsafe for tanker passage. Iran has been firing proj…
Geopolitics
This is what happened on March 14.
The New York Times – World · US
- **Conflict escalation**: US, Israel, and Iran's attacks span multiple countries, with maps highlighting regions affected by strikes and retaliations, includi…
Geopolitics
Nordic Leaders Praise Carney as They Discuss Arctic Security
The New York Times – World · US
Canada’s prime minister got a warm welcome from leaders still smarting about President Trump’s remarks two months ago about taking over Greenland.
Geopolitics
West Bengal polls: Why EC opted for two-phase assembly elections
Times of India – World · India
- TOI News Desk is a dedicated team of journalists working around the clock. - They deliver current, comprehensive news and updates globally. - Committed t…
Geopolitics
Iran’s Revolutionary Guards issue death threat for Israel’s Netanyahu
South China Morning Post – World · China
Iran’s elite Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has threatened Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu with death, in a statement published on Sunday b…
Geopolitics
Trump says US may hit Iran’s Kharg Island again ‘just for fun’
Al Jazeera – News · Middle East
US president says his country may carry out more strikes on oil hub as he urges allies to help open Strait of Hormuz.
Geopolitics
Thousands in Paris protest military actions in Iran, Lebanon and Palestine
Al Jazeera – News · Middle East
Thousands in Paris protest military operations in the Middle East. One of more than 85 protests across France.
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