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General

Palestinians feel forgotten as Iran war captures attention and ceasefire progress slows

NBC News – World · US

Burning scraps of plastic and cardboard in a large tin can outside his family's tent in a southern Gaza graveyard, Raed Abu Ouda prepares a meal for his childr…

Geopolitics

Where Israeli Strikes Are Hitting Beirut

The New York Times – World · US

Our Beirut bureau chief, Christina Goldbaum, shows how Israeli airstrikes have affected Lebanon and its capital. Hundreds of thousands of people have fled area…

Geopolitics

Ukraine's tech evangelist defence chief preaching the ‘future of war’

The Hindu – World · India

Appointed in January, the 35-year-old Mykhailo Fedorov is Ukraine's youngest ever Defence Minister

Geopolitics

U.S. wants to 'divide Europe': EU's Kallas

The Hindu – World · India

“EU countries should not be looking to deal ‌with Mr. Trump bilaterally,” she said

Geopolitics

Russia accuses Ukraine of 'reckless' strikes on major gas pipeline

The Hindu – World · India

State-owned Russian gas producer Gazprom earlier said that the Russkaya and Beregovaya stations were targeted

Geopolitics

U.S., Israel wanted quick win, but they failed: Mohammad Marandi

The Hindu – World · India

“As time goes on, the price of oil is going to go up. And the world knows that this is not Iran’s fault. This is the fault of the Trump regime and Netanyahu,” …

Geopolitics

Iran Guards vow 'stronger' response than in January if new protests erupt

The Hindu – World · India

The warning comes two weeks into Iran's war with the United States and Israel i

Geopolitics

The Palestinians forced to demolish their own homes by Israel

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Palestinians in East Jerusalem struggle to get building permits from Israel, leading to demolition orders.

Geopolitics

How Israel-US war on Iran puts $50bn in Indian remittances at risk

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

The US-Israel war on Iran has caused gas shortages, while nine million Indian expats in the Gulf face uncertainty.

Geopolitics

Everything is a political weapon since Trump’s re-election, says Germany’s ex-economy minister

The Guardian – World · Europe

Robert Habeck says world has moved on from weaponising energy to using tariffs, technology and more to inflict harmThe weaponisation of energy when Russia inv…

Geopolitics

‘We’re living in an Orwellian nightmare’: Grace Tame calls Anthony Albanese a ‘coward’ in scathing critique

The Guardian – World · Europe

In an essay for Crikey, the former Australian of the Year says the PM is a ‘turncoat’ who is ‘capitulating to foreign powers’ amid the US-Israel war on IranGet…

Geopolitics

King expressed 'concern' over Alberta separatists, say First Nations chiefs after meeting

BBC News – World · Europe

One First Nation has sued the province of Alberta, arguing that allowing a possible referendum on separating from Canada is a violation of indigenous rights.

Geopolitics

Two Kukis found dead after MHA intervenes to free Naga 'hostages'

Times of India – World · India

In a tragic turn of events in Ukhrul district, Manipur, the discovery of two Kuki men's bodies has sparked renewed ethnic unrest, just days after 21 Naga trave…

Geopolitics

'Dismantling Hezbollah': IDF bodycam footage captures night operations in Lebanon - video

Times of India – World · India

Israeli forces conducted targeted night operations in South Lebanon. They dismantled Hezbollah terrorist infrastructure and command centers. The IDF stated the…

Geopolitics

'We are totally destroying terrorist regime': Trump issues 'watch what happens today 'warning

Times of India – World · India

President Trump declared a decisive campaign against Iran, vowing to "destroy the terrorist regime" militarily and economically. He asserted US military superi…

Geopolitics

Taiwan Parliament authorises government to sign stalled U.S. arms deals

The Hindu – World · India

The back and forth on Taiwan’s defence spending has provoked concern in the United States, as it is the ‌most important international backer and arms supplier …

Geopolitics

Iran’s new leader warns Strait of Hormuz could be used as strategic leverage

The Hindu – World · India

Mohammad Marandi, Professor of English Literature and Orientalism at the University of Tehran and a former adviser to Iran’s nuclear negotiating team, shares h…

Geopolitics

Donald Trump threatens Iran following new wave of attacks on Gulf states and Israel

The Hindu – World · India

Iran has launched multiple attacks on Gulf Arab states, including sending dozens of drones toward Saudi Arabia, following warnings from its new supreme leader …

Geopolitics

Amid war, U.S. President Donald Trump pushes for SIR-type electoral overhaul

The Hindu – World · India

A Bill passed by the U.S. House of Representatives and stuck in the Senate proposes a nationwide requirement for each voter to provide documentary proof of cit…

Geopolitics

Iran war nears two weeks with no signs of letting up

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

President Trump declared that the US stood to make significant profits from spiking oil prices even as markets reel. DW has the latest.

Geopolitics

Pakistan bombs Kabul and Afghan border provinces

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

Pakistan's airforce struck the Afghan capital city and several border provinces overnight, Taliban officials have said.

Geopolitics

Middle East crisis live: rescue effort under way after US refuelling plane with five onboard crashes in Iraq

The Guardian – World · Europe

US central command says aircraft lost in ‘friendly airspace’, adding that the crash was not due to hostile fire or friendly fire Middle East war creating ‘larg…

Geopolitics

Former Iranian diplomat was granted asylum in Australia after defecting

The Guardian – World · Europe

Mohammad Pournajaf, Tehran’s former charge d’affaires in Canberra, sought protection in 2023, government source confirmsFollow our Australia news live blog for…

Geopolitics

The kill line v Chinamaxxing: a window into how China and the US see each other

The Guardian – World · Europe

In China, one social media trend hangs on the idea that a life in the US is always one step from disaster, while another in the US has gen Z revelling in Chine…

Geopolitics

Canada Plans Military Expansion in Arctic, Following Trump Threats

The New York Times – World · US

Prime Minister Mark Carney said Canada would build three bases in the region. The government also plans to improve infrastructure and airports in the north.

Geopolitics

This is what happened on March 12.

The New York Times – World · US

- **Conflict Zones**: Maps show U.S., Israel, and Iran's attacks across the Middle East, with orange areas indicating multiple strikes, covering regions from L…

Geopolitics

Who was behind the US synagogue attack? DHS names Lebanon-born Ayman Mohamad Ghazali

Times of India – World · India

A man, identified as a naturalized US citizen born in Lebanon, was killed by security after ramming his vehicle into a synagogue near Detroit. While staff and …

Geopolitics

'They were going to take over Middle East': Trump says Iran had 1,200 missiles pointed at 4 nations

Times of India – World · India

US President Donald Trump asserted Iran has amassed approximately 1,200 missiles targeting Middle Eastern nations, amidst escalating tensions following threats…

Geopolitics

Sanctioned Rubio to take part in Trump’s China trip despite previous missed opportunities

South China Morning Post – World · China

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio is expected to visit China with President Donald Trump later this month after appearing to show little interest in previous i…

Geopolitics

Serbian president confirms his country owns Chinese supersonic missiles after photo leak

South China Morning Post – World · China

Serbia’s president confirmed late on Thursday that his country possesses Chinese supersonic surface-attack cruise missiles, after photos of the weapons attache…

Geopolitics

California’s Governor Newsom says no imminent threat despite warning of Iran drone attack

South China Morning Post – World · China

California Governor Gavin Newsom said there was no imminent threat to the state, despite a warning from the FBI that Iran could send drones to the west coast i…

Geopolitics

Ex-rapper Balendra Shah sweeps to power in Nepal landslide election victory

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Rastriya Swatantra Party, founded just four years ago, set to dominate new parliament with near two-thirds majority.

Geopolitics

Iran war live: Trump says war going ‘well’ as Gulf under wave of attacks

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Israeli strikes kill dozens more in Lebanon, including 5 children among nine people killed in attack on village of Arki.

Geopolitics

Netanyahu says Israeli strikes killed Iranian nuclear scientists

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said several Iranian nuclear scientists were killed in Israeli strikes.

Geopolitics

Thousands rally in Athens protesting US-Israeli attacks on Iran

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Protesters in Athens have marched to the US Embassy to condemn the US-Israeli attacks on Iran.

Geopolitics

Iranian missile strikes residential area in northern Israel

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Video from northern Israel captured the moment an Iranian missile impacted in a residential area early Friday morning.

Geopolitics

Americans on Iran strikes: 'What if this turns into a forever war?'

BBC News – World · Europe

Six US voters tell the BBC how they feel about the major US military intervention in Iran.

Geopolitics

French vote tests polarised electorate with right hoping to win control of Paris

BBC News – World · Europe

The highest-profile contest is for the mayorship of Paris - which has been under left-wing control for 25 years.

General

Israeli opposition leader: ‘No choice’ but to go to war with Iran

NBC News – World · US

Former Defense Minister Benny Gantz tells NBC News' Richard Engel the military effort will "set the conditions" for the Iranian people to decide the country's …

General

Trump touted falling gas prices but now says 'we make a lot of money' as they go up

NBC News – World · US

President Donald Trump says all the time that gas prices are dropping on his watch, but with the Iran war, he says rising oil costs are good for America.

Geopolitics

Netanyahu issues veiled threat to new supreme leader of Iran.

The New York Times – World · US

- U.S. strikes on Kharg Island targeted military sites, avoiding oil infrastructure, amid 40%+ oil price surge since the war began. - U.S. deployed 2,500 Mar…

Geopolitics

Cuba Pledges to Release 51 Prisoners Amid Pressure From Washington

The New York Times – World · US

The Trump administration has been trying to choke the Cuban government through an oil blockade. The prisoner release appears to be an effort to appease Washing…

Geopolitics

Govt sparing no effort to minimise war fallout on citizens, oppn spreading fear, says PM Modi

Times of India – World · India

- India expresses concern over Iran war's impact on energy supply. - PM Modi's government pledges to address energy security challenges. - Focus on mitigat…

Geopolitics

Netanyahu says Israel 'crushing' Iran and Hezbollah; issues veiled threat to Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei

The Hindu – World · India

"I have added a third objective, which is to create, for the Iranian people, the conditions to bring down this regime," Mr. Netanyahu said

Geopolitics

Iran not going to close Strait of Hormuz, Tehran’s UN Envoy says

The Hindu – World · India

Ships must coordinate with Iran’s navy to pass ​through the Strait of Hormuz, the country’s foreign ‌ministry spokesperson said

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