Geopolitics
Iranian govt reveals scale of civilian casualties from US-Israeli strikes
Al Jazeera – News · Middle East
Govt spokesperson Fatemeh Mohajerani says US-Israeli strikes have damaged more than 42,000 civilian sites across Iran.
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Geopolitics
How Trump’s unchecked power has changed the world
Al Jazeera – News · Middle East
Diplomatic norms, law and institutions have proven no hindrance to the US president. Can he really do anything he wants?
Geopolitics
Republic of Congo votes in presidential election
Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe
President Dennis Sassou N'Guesso, 82, seems set to win a fifth term in a row in Sunday's election in the Republic of Congo. Sassou N'Guesso is already one of A…
Geopolitics
Uganda's Bobi Wine says he has fled the country
Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe
Ugandan opposition leader Bobi Wine says he has left the country after two months in hiding following January elections. Wine has alleged that the result, whic…
Geopolitics
‘War leader’ Trump fixates on trivial matters as Iran death toll mounts
The Guardian – World · Europe
Experts query ‘mix-up of priorities’ as president plays golf, posts old pictures and repeats details of Bill Maher feudMore than two weeks into the US-Israel w…
Geopolitics
How the US war on Iran may provoke a terrorist attack – and how that may be the point
The Guardian – World · Europe
‘Of course there’s going to be retaliation,’ says one expert. ‘It may be that this is what Trump’s interested in’For decades, the US and its allies have painte…
Geopolitics
US not ready to seek deal to end war with Iran, Donald Trump says
The Guardian – World · Europe
Tehran wants ceasefire but terms ‘not good enough yet’, US president claims, as both sides launch new waves of strikesMiddle East crisis – live updatesDonald T…
Geopolitics
Ugandan opposition leader goes abroad after two months in hiding
BBC News – World · Europe
Uganda's military chief has said Bobi Wine is wanted "dead or alive", although some ministers have denied he is being sought.
Geopolitics
Zelensky accuses EU allies of 'blackmail' in oil pipeline row
BBC News – World · Europe
Volodymyr Zelensky says restoring the flow of Russian oil via Ukraine into the EU would be like lifting sanctions on Russia.
Geopolitics
Rahul Gandhi demands Bharat Ratna for BSP founder Kanshi Ram; writes to PM Modi
Times of India – World · India
Rahul Gandhi has urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to posthumously award the Bharat Ratna to Bahujan Samaj Party founder Kanshi Ram. Gandhi highlighted Kanshi…
Geopolitics
Trump says U.S. not ready to agree deal to end Iran war
The Hindu – World · India
The U.S. President also warns of fresh strikes, saying he might bomb targets on Iran’s oil hub Kharg Island once again, “just for fun”
Geopolitics
War with U.S., Israel to end when Iran ‘certain’ it cannot be repeated, says Araghchi
The Hindu – World · India
The Iran’s Foreign Minister said Tehran has “ample evidence” U.S. bases in the Middle East have been used to target the Islamic republic
Geopolitics
Terrorism threat in Hong Kong ‘moderate’ amid Middle East war: security chief
South China Morning Post – World · China
Hong Kong’s terrorism threat level remains moderate amid the escalating conflict in the Middle East, the city’s security chief has said, urging residents to st…
Geopolitics
Anti-war protest held in Tel Aviv, criticising Israel’s attacks on Iran
Al Jazeera – News · Middle East
A small anti-war protest was held in Tel Aviv, criticising Israel’s attacks on Iran.
Geopolitics
Republic of Congo votes in election that could extend Sassou’s 42-year rule
Al Jazeera – News · Middle East
Incumbent President Denis Sassou Nguesso, 82, is running for fifth term in polls boycotted by major political parties.
Geopolitics
Al-Quds Day rally in Toronto calls for an end to the war in Iran & Lebanon
Al Jazeera – News · Middle East
Demonstrators gathered in Toronto for Al-Quds Day, denouncing US-Israeli attacks on Iran and Lebanon.
Geopolitics
Activists rally outside White House against war with Iran
Al Jazeera – News · Middle East
Activists rally outside White House against war with Iran
Geopolitics
MotoGP postpones Qatar Grand Prix due to Middle East conflict
Al Jazeera – News · Middle East
The Qatar GP, scheduled for April 10-12, has been rescheduled for November amid the ongoing US-Israel war on Iran.
Geopolitics
France: Far-right strength put to test in local elections
Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe
Voters in France are heading to the polls in local elections seen as a litmus test for next year's presidential vote. A main focus will be the mayoral contest …
Geopolitics
France votes in local elections seen as crucial indicator for presidential poll
The Guardian – World · Europe
Ballots in 35,000 villages, towns and cities will be closely watched for signals about party strategies and alliancesFrance has begun voting in the first round…
Geopolitics
Amid War in Iran, Europe’s Flashes of Military Strength Also Show Its Weakness
The New York Times – World · US
To defend allies from Iran, the continent’s powers have mounted a rare show of force. But those efforts have diverted limited resources from other hot spots.
Geopolitics
Iran and the United States: A Long History of Antagonism
The New York Times – World · US
The governments of both countries have repeatedly cast the other as evil, perpetuating a cycle that has culminated in the present war.
Geopolitics
As Rockets Fly Overhead, Residents of Israel’s Border City Stay Underground
The New York Times – World · US
The Israeli government evacuated Kiryat Shmona during the last round of fighting with Hezbollah in 2023. Residents who were told it was safe to return are agai…
Geopolitics
Iran War Live Updates: Trump Urges World to Help Protect Strait of Hormuz
The New York Times – World · US
The president called on Britain, China, France, Japan, and South Korea to send warships to secure the route. Iran has effectively choked off traffic in the nar…
Geopolitics
Opposition questions EC’s neutrality ahead of state assembly schedule announcement
Times of India – World · India
The Election Commission is set to announce the schedule for assembly elections in Assam, Kerala, Puducherry, Tamil Nadu, and West Bengal today at 4 pm. Ahead o…
Geopolitics
'My weekly trips to jail finally ended': Sonam Wangchuk’s wife on his release
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 coverage of international…
Geopolitics
Ukraine does not want to lose U.S. backing because of Iran war: Zelenskyy
The Hindu – World · India
We don't want to lose the Americans, says Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy
Geopolitics
Pakistan says hit military facilities in Afghanistan
The Hindu – World · India
Another strike targeted a tunnel in Kandahar purportedly used by the Afghan Taliban and the Pakistani Taliban militant group or TTP, which Islamabad blames for…
Geopolitics
Indonesia’s Prabowo ‘surprised’ by Iran war, says US bombing won’t spark regime change
South China Morning Post – World · China
Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto said he was “pretty surprised” by the US-Israel war on Iran, adding that he did not see any “rationality” in the military…
Geopolitics
As Syria marks 15 years since anti-Assad uprising, security issues remain
Al Jazeera – News · Middle East
Syrians celebrate the start of the 2011 uprising that, in 2024, put an end to Bashar al-Assad's rule.
Geopolitics
Cars were burned and overturned by shrapnel in Tel Aviv district
Al Jazeera – News · Middle East
Cars were seen burned and one overturned in in Tel Aviv district caused by shrapnel after a wave of Iranian missiles.
Geopolitics
Vietnam holds general election, 93% candidates from ruling Communist Party
Al Jazeera – News · Middle East
Vietnamese elect members of parliament from a list of candidates almost exclusively fielded by the governing party.
Geopolitics
India news: Army says 'Pakistani terrorist' killed in Kashmir
Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe
The Indian army said the slain militant, who was killed after he opened fire, was found with "warlike stores." Meanwhile, the government has released new rules…
Geopolitics
UK needs nuclear deterrent independent from US, Ed Davey to say
The Guardian – World · Europe
Lib Dem leader will tell spring conference Britain can no longer rely on US while Donald Trump is presidentBritain should have a completely independent nuclear…
Geopolitics
Trump urges UK and other nations to send warships to Strait of Hormuz
BBC News – World · Europe
The US president says he hopes China, France, Japan and South Korea will also send ships to defend the key oil shipping route.
Geopolitics
On way to PM Modi’s rally, BJP workers target Bengal minister Shashi Panja’s Girish Park residence
Times of India – World · India
State minister Shashi Panja sustained injuries when BJP supporters en route to PM Modi's rally allegedly attacked her Kolkata home. The incident saw clashes be…
Geopolitics
Trump says U.S. strikes ‘demolished’ Iran’s Kharg Island, warns of more attacks
The Hindu – World · India
U.S. President Donald Trump said the U.S. strikes had “totally demolished” most of Kharg Island and warned that more could follow, telling NBC News, “We may h…
Geopolitics
Trump urges U.S. allies to send warships to Strait of Hormuz as Iran vows to retaliate
The Hindu – World · India
Iran has warned people to evacuate three major ports in the United Arab Emirates, including the busiest in West Asia, as its war with the U.S. and Israel enter…
Geopolitics
Israeli forces kill Palestinian family of four in West Bank, Palestinian Health Authorities say
The Hindu – World · India
Settlers have killed at least five Palestinians in the West Bank since the Iran war began on February 28, according to the Palestinian Health Ministry
Geopolitics
Turkey says Iran feels ‘betrayed’ by US attacks during nuclear talks
South China Morning Post – World · China
Turkey’s powerful foreign minister said on Saturday that there is no serious initiative to resume negotiations between the United States and Iran but that he b…
Geopolitics
Former CIA chief reveals early knowledge of Israeli attack plans
Al Jazeera – News · Middle East
Former CIA chief David Petraeus says the US attacked Iran to scuttle its ability to defend itself against Israel.
Geopolitics
Barrage of US-Israeli strikes target Isfahan
Al Jazeera – News · Middle East
A US-Israeli strike on a factory in Isfahan has killed least 15 people, according to Iranian media.
Geopolitics
Funeral procession for influential Iranian defence chief
Al Jazeera – News · Middle East
Iran has held a funeral for the country's most influential defence figure, Ali Shamkhani.
Geopolitics
Vietnam: Polls open in one-party election
Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe
The Communist Party has fielded nearly 93% of the total candidates in the election.
Geopolitics
Marseille’s Tight Mayoral Race Is a Bellwether for France’s Future
The New York Times – World · US
Voters across France choose mayors this week. The far right is performing strongly in the country’s second city, making the contest there a test of national sh…
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