Geopolitics
Trump tells Iran team to skip FIFA World Cup for 'their own life and safety'
The Hindu – World · India
Iranian athletes and coaches are exempt from the travel ban Mr. Trump imposed against their country last June
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Geopolitics
U.S. intelligence says Iran government is not at risk of collapse, say sources
The Hindu – World · India
A "multitude" of intelligence reports provide "consistent analysis that the regime is not in danger" of collapse and "retains control of the Iranian public," …
Geopolitics
Warmonger: Trump’s second term sees highest external attacks by the U.S. in a decade
The Hindu – World · India
U.S. interventions resulted in more than a thousand fatalities in 2025, the deadliest single year since 2011
Geopolitics
Trump administration takes steps to ease sanction on Russian oil
The Hindu – World · India
The license comes a day after the U.S. Department of Energy announced that the U.S. would be releasing 172 million barrels of oil from the strategic petrol…
Geopolitics
Netanyahu threatens Iran’s new supreme leader, defends joint assault with US
South China Morning Post – World · China
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Thursday issued a veiled threat to kill Iran’s new supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei even as he acknowledged that I…
Geopolitics
Iran vows to make Trump pay for ‘grave miscalculation’ if US escalates war
Al Jazeera – News · Middle East
Ali Larijani responds to US threat to hit Iran's power infrastructure, saying the 'whole region will go dark'.
Geopolitics
Does President Trump have an exit strategy for the war with Iran?
Al Jazeera – News · Middle East
United States officials are issuing contradictory statements on the war's timeline and objectives.
Geopolitics
Taiwan cheering row overshadows China quarterfinal at Asian Cup
Al Jazeera – News · Middle East
Taiwan face China in a tense Women's Asian Cup football quarterfinal, where political tensions will be at the fore.
Geopolitics
Netanyahu says Israel ‘stronger than ever’ in first speech since Iran war
Al Jazeera – News · Middle East
Prime minister says US-Israeli war prevented Iran from moving its nuclear and ballistic projects underground.
Geopolitics
With focus on Iran, Israeli settlers wage West Bank violence
Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe
As Israel and the United States continue their war on Iran, settlers are pushing deeper into Palestinian land in the West Bank. At least five Palestinians have…
Geopolitics
Starmer may face more resignations after release of Mandelson WhatsApp messages, say sources
The Guardian – World · Europe
PM has apologised for his handling of Peter Mandelson’s appointment as US ambassador, but next tranche of files could contain further damaging detailsKeir Star…
Geopolitics
Pentagon tells lawmakers Iran war costs top $11.3bn – but true price unknown
The Guardian – World · Europe
The US already spent more than $11.3bn in first six days of conflict, but price tag does not include all spendingSign up for the Breaking News US email to get …
Geopolitics
Australia news live: government tells non-essential staff to leave Israel and UAE; two teens die after ebike crash near Brisbane
The Guardian – World · Europe
Minns government extends scheme amid renewed cost-of-living concerns during conflict in the Middle East. Follow updates liveGet our breaking news email, free a…
Geopolitics
Eswatini says it received more ‘third country’ deportees as part of deal with Trump administration
The Guardian – World · Europe
Two deportees sent to Eswatini were from Somalia, one was from Sudan and one was from TanzaniaThe government of Eswatini announced on Thursday it received fou…
Geopolitics
Iran's new supreme leader vows to block Strait of Hormuz in first statement
BBC News – World · Europe
A message attributed to Mojtaba Khamenei also says Iran will continue targeting US bases in the region.
Geopolitics
EC may announce polling dates for 5 states/UTs next week
Times of India – World · India
- Bharti Jain is a senior editor at *The Times of India*, New Delhi, with over 25 years of experience in security reporting. - She has covered Union home min…
Geopolitics
UK PM Starmer admits his ‘mistake’ in appointing Mandelson as US ambassador
South China Morning Post – World · China
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has taken responsibility for his “mistake” in sending Peter Mandelson to Washington as ambassador, as Downing Street denied…
Geopolitics
Trump says not ‘appropriate’ for Iran to participate in the World Cup in US
Al Jazeera – News · Middle East
US president, who won the FIFA Peace Prize says Iran would be welcome but should not come for its players' safety.
Geopolitics
Israel launches air attack on Beirut during live Al Jazeera broadcast
Al Jazeera – News · Middle East
An Israeli air attack struck a building during a live Al Jazeera broadcast in a new "wave of attacks" on Hezbollah.
Geopolitics
Threats against female MPs having ‘chilling effect’ on women in public life, minister says
The Guardian – World · Europe
Security minister Dan Jarvis has announced new security measures ahead of May’s local electionsThreats against female MPs are having a “chilling effect” on tal…
Geopolitics
New Green MP calls for tolerance and inclusivity in first Commons speech
The Guardian – World · Europe
Former plumber Hannah Spencer, who won Gorton and Denton byelection, also says more MPs from manual working backgrounds are neededHannah Spencer, the Green MP …
Geopolitics
Iran vows to fight on in first message issued in name of Mojtaba Khamenei
The Guardian – World · Europe
Tehran will keep strait of Hormuz closed and continue attacks on US assets, speech read out on state TV says Middle East crisis – live updatesIran issued its f…
Geopolitics
Rapper-politician Balendra Shah's party wins Nepal election
BBC News – World · Europe
The Rastriya Swatatantra Party has won a large majority in an election dominated by issues including corruption.
General
In Tehran, hope for change turns to panic: 'They are turning the country into ruins'
NBC News – World · US
Hoda was so furious over Iran’s violent crackdown on protesters in January that she wanted the country’s security forces to be attacked as payback.
General
New Iranian supreme leader vows vengeance in fiery first statement
NBC News – World · US
Iran's new supreme leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, broke his silence Thursday after four days of rumors that he had been injured in an airstrike.
Geopolitics
Yanar Mohammed, 65, Iraqi Women’s Rights Advocate, Is Killed by Gunmen
The New York Times – World · US
She established a network of safe houses for abused women and was an outspoken critic of her country’s repressive institutions, despite the constant threat of …
Geopolitics
With New Right-Wing President, Chile Shifts Toward Region’s Conservative, Pro-Trump Alignment
The New York Times – World · US
The inauguration of Chile’s new president, José Antonio Kast, is the latest milestone in a broader shift toward conservatism and pro-Trump alignment in the reg…
Geopolitics
Trump Tempers María Corina Machado’s Political Ambitions in Venezuela
The New York Times – World · US
President Trump is tempering the political ambitions of María Corina Machado, a Nobel laureate, as he deepens ties with her foes in Venezuela.
Geopolitics
Trump says U.S. benefits from high oil prices; Iran, Israel continue to exchange fire
The Hindu – World · India
Ali Larijani, Secretary of Iran’s National Security Council, responded to Mr. Trump, saying if Iran’s electricity grid is targeted, “the whole region will go d…
Geopolitics
Is it time for China to rethink non-intervention in this new age of disorder?
South China Morning Post – World · China
With the Strait of Hormuz effectively weaponised as part of the Iran crisis, Beijing should move beyond rigid non-intervention to take targeted action to defen…
Geopolitics
Strait of Hormuz must stay closed, Iran’s Mojtaba Khamenei says in defiant statement
South China Morning Post – World · China
Iran’s new supreme leader has vowed to keep blocking the Strait of Hormuz, attack US bases and avenge the “blood of the martyrs” in his first statement since s…
Geopolitics
How corporations have collaborated with US military over the decades
Al Jazeera – News · Middle East
The US military is using AI tools during Iran war. But Pentagon's collaboration with tech companies goes back decades.
Geopolitics
Words of defiance: Iran’s new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei lashes at US
Al Jazeera – News · Middle East
The newly appointed supreme leader delivers a combative statement, pledging Iran will keep fighting.
Geopolitics
Israeli attack hits civilians at Beirut beachfront: What we know
Al Jazeera – News · Middle East
An Israeli strike on Beirut’s seafront killed at least 8 people and injured dozens more.
Geopolitics
Aftermath of US-Israeli attacks on Tehran
Al Jazeera – News · Middle East
Explosions are heard for a 13th day in Iran, Israel and several Middle Eastern states.
Geopolitics
Up to 3.2 million people displaced across Iran amid US-Israeli attacks: UN
Al Jazeera – News · Middle East
UN refugee agency says forced displacement likely to increase as US and Israel continue deadly strikes across Iran.
Geopolitics
Iran’s new supreme leader issues first statement
Al Jazeera – News · Middle East
Iranian Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei has issued his first statement since being appointed.
Geopolitics
US military ‘not ready’ to escort oil ships through Hormuz, official says
Al Jazeera – News · Middle East
Iran's Mojtaba Khamenei says strait should remain closed as Donald Trump claims US benefits from high oil prices.
Geopolitics
Putin’s ‘hidden hand’ lies behind Iran’s drone tactics, UK defence secretary says
The Guardian – World · Europe
Senior British army officer tells John Healey Iranian pilots are flying Shaheds much lower, making them more effectiveMiddle East crisis – live updatesVladimir…
Geopolitics
Unexplained Moscow internet blackouts spark fears of web censorship plan
The Guardian – World · Europe
Kremlin appearing to ramp up control over internet, as it tests new ‘whitelist’ restrictions and pushes people to state-owned appMuscovites have been turning t…
Geopolitics
Cartoonist freed after 15 years in prison without charge in Eritrea
BBC News – World · Europe
Biniam Solomon was known for his witty and critical cartoons before the free press was closed.
Geopolitics
'What if we're left with ruins?': Doubts creep in for Iranians who supported war
BBC News – World · Europe
Teachers, engineers and shopkeepers tell the BBC they fear Iran falling into chaos.
Geopolitics
Closures of Middle East oil terminals add to jitters about prices.
The New York Times – World · US
- U.S. KC-135 refueling aircraft crashed in Iraq; rescue efforts ongoing, with no confirmed cause yet. - Iran is mining the Strait of Hormuz, risking global …
Geopolitics
War has sent thousands of planes flying in the other direction.
The New York Times – World · US
- U.S. and Israel's strikes on Iran, along with Iran's retaliation, have intensified, with maps showing widespread damage across the Middle East. - Iran's bl…
Geopolitics
Displaced Lebanese Haunted by Strikes from the Sky
The New York Times – World · US
With airstrikes expanding beyond the limits of Beirut’s southern suburbs, people in the city say that even the once-safest corners may no longer be off-limits.
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