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Geopolitics

Iran’s New Supreme Leader Issues First Statement Since Taking Office

The New York Times – World · US

Mojtaba Khamenei struck a defiant tone and signaled that Iran would not back down in a war that has spread across the Middle East.

Geopolitics

DMK threatened Rajinikanth; Vijay has courage to withstand such pressure: Aadhav Arjuna

Times of India – World · India

Arjuna’s remarks drew criticism from several quarters, particularly from Rajinikanth’s fans.

Geopolitics

Iran’s new Supreme Leader vows to keep up attacks; says Hormuz Strait to stay closed

The Hindu – World · India

Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei also calls for Gulf countries to close their U.S. military bases

Geopolitics

Balendra Shah’s RSP party of wins majority: Nepal Election Commission

The Hindu – World · India

In direct elections, RSP won 125 of the 165, and secured another 57 in PR votes, leaving them only two seats short of securing a powerful two-thirds majority

Geopolitics

American military bleeds US$11.3 billion in first week of Iran war: report

South China Morning Post – World · China

The opening week of the war against Iran cost the United States more than US$11.3 billion, lawmakers were told in a Pentagon briefing, according to a New York …

Geopolitics

What China’s OpenClaw divide reveals about local and central government priorities

South China Morning Post – World · China

Local governments across China have rushed to ride the OpenClaw AI boom in hopes of spurring economic growth, only for Beijing to step in swiftly to rein in th…

Geopolitics

Iranian women’s football team lands in Malaysia as video fuels fresh asylum claims

South China Morning Post – World · China

The Iranian women’s national football team arrived in Malaysia on Wednesday after leaving Australia, where several members of the delegation had sought asylum,…

Geopolitics

Former Hong Kong lawmaker Regina Ip swaps policy for photo cards at ComplexCon

South China Morning Post – World · China

Former Hong Kong lawmaker Regina Ip Lau Suk-yee will hold a fan meet-and-greet at this year’s ComplexCon in the city, underscoring the senior government advise…

Geopolitics

Hong Kong’s John Lee pledges to align with nation’s new 5-year plan

South China Morning Post – World · China

Hong Kong’s leader has pledged to align with national strategies outlined in the country’s latest five-year plan and transform the city’s “new positionings, fu…

Geopolitics

Israel’s 90 nuclear warheads make any strike on Iran ‘really dangerous’: expert

South China Morning Post – World · China

The hostilities in the Middle East have renewed concerns about Israel’s widely known but officially unacknowledged nuclear arsenal, with an expert warning of c…

Geopolitics

China codifies ethnic assimilation with new ‘unity’ law as it counters the West

South China Morning Post – World · China

China has passed a new law on ethnic unity, creating a legal framework that analysts say is designed to counter Western ideological influence and provide a sta…

Geopolitics

North Korea says no more protests after China stir in Women’s Asian Cup

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

North Korea face Australia in the Women's Asian Cup quarterfinals, and promise no repeat of protests in China game.

Geopolitics

Chile’s new far-right president is sworn in

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Chile’s new president Jose Antonio Kast has been sworn in, marking a sharp shift to the right in the country’s politics.

Geopolitics

The war of signals: How Russia and China help Iran see the battlefield

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Electronic warfare and intelligence sharing are eroding decades of US-Israeli dominance in the Gulf.

Geopolitics

Air attack hits house in suburbs of Tel Aviv

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Video shows a house in central Israel damaged by a rocket reportedly fired by Hezbollah.

Geopolitics

How Iran’s women footballers took asylum in Australia and what happens next

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Al Jazeera breaks down the events surrounding the Iranian team – from the national anthem row to the players' escape.

Geopolitics

Republicans add to pressure on Senate majority leader after Trump voter ID bill call – US politics live

The Guardian – World · Europe

Republicans join in with US president’s demand for John Thune to push through Save America act Sign up for the Breaking News US email to get newsletter alerts …

Geopolitics

We attacked Iran with no clear plan for regime change, Israeli security sources say

The Guardian – World · Europe

If regime holds, control of enriched uranium may be ultimate measure of US-Israeli success, insiders sayMiddle East crisis – live updatesIsrael did not have a …

Geopolitics

Questions mount for Hegseth over possible US involvement in strike on Iranian school

BBC News – World · Europe

Democrats have written to ask the defence secretary whether the US was responsible, but he says the issue is being investigated.

Geopolitics

China approves 'ethnic unity' law requiring minorities to learn Mandarin

BBC News – World · Europe

The law states that children should be taught Mandarin before kindergarten, until the end of high school.

Geopolitics

'Fingers on the trigger': Deadly warnings for Iranians being urged to take action

BBC News – World · Europe

Iran's police chief has warned that his forces would treat anyone taking to the streets "at the enemy's request" as an enemy.

Geopolitics

Ground Down by War, Hezbollah’s Loyal Base Shows Cracks

The New York Times – World · US

“We just want to be back in our homes,” said a Lebanese man who, like many others in the latest round of fighting, has to flee.

Geopolitics

Is Iran using China's BeiDou system to launch 'accurate' missile strikes?

Times of India – World · India

- TOI World Desk delivers global news with accuracy, depth, and timeliness. - Focuses on international affairs and interconnected global events. - Covers m…

Geopolitics

Watch: Two fuel tankers burning after suspected Iran attack in Gulf

The Hindu – World · India

- Two fuel tankers are burning in the Gulf after a suspected Iranian attack. - The attack is believed to be carried out by Iran. - The incident occurred in…

Geopolitics

Life under fire: a Tehran resident shares her story as Iran is attacked

South China Morning Post – World · China

A Tehran resident in her 30s agreed to share her thoughts with Agence France-Presse about the ongoing war and daily life. Her identity has been withheld for he…

Geopolitics

Israeli ‘double-tap strike’ hits displaced on Beirut seafront, kills eight

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

The attack appears to be another Israeli attempted assassination, outside areas traditionally targeted.

Geopolitics

Trump admin estimates US war on Iran cost $11.3bn in first 6 days: Report

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Lawmakers express concerns as Trump officials project $50bn more may be needed for Iran war funding.

Geopolitics

In the US-Israeli war on Iran, who will run out of missiles first?

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Are there enough interceptor missiles to defeat Iran’s response to the US and Israel's attacks?

Geopolitics

‘A US military victory in Iran without a political one is not a victory’

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

‘This is not a war about whose military is better, bigger or more powerful.’

Geopolitics

Analysis: The war on Iran is at a crossroads

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Iran is raising the costs of a continued war, for the US and Gulf nations. But could it — and the US — escalate further?

Geopolitics

Bangladesh parliament meets after uprising, elections ushered in new gov’t

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Newly elected PM Rahman has blamed Sheikh Hasina and her Awami League party for undermining the previous parliament.

Geopolitics

Residents of this Beirut neighbourhood felt safe. Then Israel attacked it.

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Residents of a Beirut neighbourhood tell Al Jazeera they felt safe until the Israeli attack on Wednesday morning.

Geopolitics

Germany news: Lufthansa pilots stage another strike

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

A two-day strike by Lufthansa pilots is expected to lead to many cancellations. The German chancellor is visiting Norway, a key energy supplier to his country.…

Geopolitics

‘I have never seen anything like it’: MP warns of rise in extreme views on race and identity

The Guardian – World · Europe

Health minister Zubir Ahmed says new definition of anti-Muslim hostility could be a turning point as he tells of Islamophobic abuseZubir Ahmed, a health minist…

Geopolitics

Hungary’s Orbán claims Ukrainians ‘threatened’ his family as election campaign ramps up

The Guardian – World · Europe

Prime minister makes claim as accusations mount that he is using row with Ukraine for political gain in run-up to electionsHungary’s prime minister, Viktor Orb…

Geopolitics

SA Liberals dump candidate who said homosexuality ‘opens up demonic realms’ after initially standing by him

The Guardian – World · Europe

Party leader Ashton Hurn confirms Carston Woodhouse will not run for Liberals in SA’s state election, but says ‘people are entitled to have their views’Follow …

Geopolitics

Queensland’s ‘from the river to the sea’ laws likened to Bjelke-Petersen era anti-protest regime

The Guardian – World · Europe

Health minister Tim Nicholls corrects claim alleged Bondi terror attack gunman Naveed Akram used controversial phrase, as laws roundly criticisedGet our breaki…

Geopolitics

Iranian regime-linked handler investigated by Australian police over alleged death threat

The Guardian – World · Europe

Protester alleges that Iranian handler ‘turned around and looked at us and then drew a line on his throat and pointed to us’Follow our Australia news live blog…

Geopolitics

How Hegseth Came to See Moral Purpose in War as Weakness

The New York Times – World · US

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s bellicose and vengeful rhetoric describing the military’s war in Iran grew out of his experience in Iraq.

Geopolitics

Trump’s Iran War Is Causing Problems For His Ally in Italy, Giorgia Meloni

The New York Times – World · US

War in the Middle East has left Italy’s prime minister in a domestic bind, presenting her with one of the biggest challenges of a previously stable tenure.

Geopolitics

US mainland under threat? What FBI memo says about possible Iranian drone strike

Times of India – World · India

An FBI memo suggests Iran might launch a surprise drone attack on California from a ship. This possibility emerged after US strikes on Iran. California officia…

Geopolitics

Farooq Abdullah's 1st reaction after assassination attempt: 'Killer always has an advantage'

Times of India – World · India

Former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Farooq Abdullah narrowly escaped an assassination attempt at a wedding. A man fired shots at him, but his security team…

Geopolitics

Russia's Dmitriev says he discussed global energy crisis with U.S. counterparts

The Hindu – World · India

We discussed both promising projects that can ‌contribute to the restoration of Russian-American relations, as ​well as the current crisis situation in global …

Geopolitics

The Iran war and the uncertain future of the expats

The Hindu – World · India

The Gulf will continue to matter for India, but the old certainty of the “Gulf dream” has been shaken

Geopolitics

Bangladesh Parliament reconvenes after uprising, polls

The Hindu – World · India

The government of Prime Minister Tarique Rahman, leader of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party, took over after February 12 elections

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