Geopolitics
First train to Pyongyang in six years set to leave Beijing as neighbours revive link
The Hindu – World · India
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Geopolitics
Trump’s 2026 trip to China
South China Morning Post – World · China
- Trump’s 2026 China visit marks first U.S. presidential trip in nearly a decade, with trade talks and tariffs as key issues amid hopes for short-term economic…
Geopolitics
Trump’s ‘racist hate speech’ fuelling rights violations in US, UN panel says
South China Morning Post – World · China
A UN-backed panel of independent experts focusing on racial discrimination has said that racist hate speech by US President Donald Trump and other American pol…
Geopolitics
Philippines’ Marcos ‘angry’ over ‘mistreatment’ of Bahrain-based OFWs by official
South China Morning Post – World · China
Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jnr has ordered an investigation after watching a viral video showing an employee from the Migrant Workers Office in Bahr…
Geopolitics
There is only one person’ who can decide to end the war on Iran
Al Jazeera – News · Middle East
Israeli journalist and writer, Gideon Levy, says the decision to end the Iran war rests only with US President Trump.
Geopolitics
Students among 17 dead in RSF drone attack in Sudan’s White Nile State
Al Jazeera – News · Middle East
Sudanese Doctors Network says 'horrific crime represents a continuation of the violations committed by the RSF.'
Geopolitics
Families given a week to decide whether to leave UK voluntarily plead for more time
The Guardian – World · Europe
Home Office targets 150 families whose asylum claims were refused and offers them up to £40,000 to leave or face forcible removalFamilies who received notices …
Geopolitics
‘Invasive’ AI-led mass surveillance in Africa violating freedoms, warn experts
The Guardian – World · Europe
Countries across the continent have spent more than $2bn on Chinese tracking technology that is not ‘necessary or proportionate’, new report findsThe rapid exp…
Geopolitics
War in Ukraine spills into Hungarian election campaign
BBC News – World · Europe
Hungary is going to the polls soon and Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has one public enemy in his sights - Ukraine's president.
Geopolitics
Iran signals it will hit U.S., Israeli economic and tech targets
The Hindu – World · India
It urged people across the region to avoid going within one kilometre (around half a mile) of banks
Geopolitics
Hezbollah says targeted north Israel with ‘dozens of rockets’ in new operation
The Hindu – World · India
Hezbollah in a statement said that "in response to the criminal aggression against dozens of Lebanese cities and towns and Beirut's southern suburbs", its figh…
Geopolitics
Iran sets three conditions for ending war
The Hindu – World · India
During nuclear talks ahead of the war, Iran had consistently argued that as a signatory of the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT), nuclear enrichment is ‘a…
Geopolitics
Watch: What the U.S. probe revealed about the Tomahawk strike on Iran school
The Hindu – World · India
A U.S. military investigation has found that a Tomahawk missile mistakenly struck a girls’ school in Minab in southern Iran during the opening hours of the Isr…
Geopolitics
Why war on Iran is not Trump’s to end: Israel may ‘fan the flames’
South China Morning Post – World · China
The US-Israeli war on Iran could prove difficult to end in the short term, with Israel expected to continue to “fan the flames”, Chinese experts have warned. H…
Geopolitics
How is feminism being used to justify war in Iran?
Al Jazeera – News · Middle East
Some supporters of the US-Israeli war on Iran are using the treatment of women in the country as a justification.
General
Iran's regime shows it can still rattle the global economy amid U.S. bombardment
NBC News – World · US
Iran's regime shows it can still rattle the global economy amid U.S. war
Geopolitics
Iran 'sleeper cells' in US: What Trump said when asked how many there could be
Times of India – World · India
In the backdrop of escalating military action against Iran, President Trump disclosed the existence of Iranian sleeper cells operating on US soil. He placed th…
Geopolitics
Watch: Missile strike kills eight on Beirut seafront as Israel launches wide-scale attacks on Hezbollah
The Hindu – World · India
In Lebanon, the Health Ministry said an Israeli strike hit Beirut’s Ramlet al-Baida seafront, killing at least eight people and wounding around 21 others. The …
Geopolitics
How Trump has addressed the deadly Iran school bombing
Al Jazeera – News · Middle East
The US president denies knowledge of findings that the US military was behind the deadly strike amid calls for a probe.
Geopolitics
Trump: ‘I don’t know’ about report US at fault in school strike
Al Jazeera – News · Middle East
Donald Trump denied knowledge of a military investigation finding the US responsible for the Minab girls' school strike.
Geopolitics
New files show British PM warned of ‘reputational risks’ with Mandelson
Al Jazeera – News · Middle East
More than 100 pages of documents were published which covered the process of Peter Mandelson’s appointment as US envoy.
Geopolitics
‘Proud as a Qatari’: Country’s PM salutes resilience amid Iranian attacks
Al Jazeera – News · Middle East
The country's prime minister urges resilience, says government committed to ensuring people's lives are not disrupted.
Geopolitics
Iran’s authorities warn against protests as Israel threatens Basij forces
Al Jazeera – News · Middle East
Police chief says protesters seen as acting at the behest of the US and Israel will be treated as enemies.
Geopolitics
Israeli strike hits Beirut waterfront near tents of displaced
Al Jazeera – News · Middle East
At least six people are dead from an Israeli strike on Beirut’s Ramlet al-Baida seafront.
Geopolitics
Trump tells Kentucky rally Iran’s military and nuclear capabilities degraded
The Guardian – World · Europe
While offering no details to hundreds of supporters, US president seemed to suggest conflict would not end soonSign up for the Breaking News US email to get ne…
Geopolitics
Trump officials kick off process to try to replace tariffs struck down by supreme court
The Guardian – World · Europe
Administration opens new trade investigation into manufacturing in foreign countriesThe Trump administration on Wednesday opened a new trade investigation into…
Geopolitics
Trump-endorsed Republican in Louisiana accused of rape in 2007
The Guardian – World · Europe
Blake Miguez, 44, not criminally charged over allegation reported to local police but never disclosed to publicA Louisiana Republican congressional candidate e…
Geopolitics
Israel bombards Beirut suburbs and southern Lebanon as conflict with Hezbollah escalates
The Guardian – World · Europe
Hezbollah and Iran had launched joint attack on more than 50 targets including Israeli military basesMiddle East live – latest updatesIsraeli warplanes bombard…
Geopolitics
China’s rubber-stamp parliament set to approve ‘ethnic unity’ law
The Guardian – World · Europe
New legislation will require schools to use Mandarin by default, taking priority over minority ethnic languages such as Tibetan, Uyghur and MongolianChina’s Na…
Geopolitics
Justified or not? US military families on fears of Iran war
BBC News – World · Europe
BBC's North America editor Sarah Smith spoke to Gold Star mum Lynn, whose son died in the Iraq War, and veteran Jeremy.
Geopolitics
China's biggest political meeting is ending - what have we learned?
BBC News – World · Europe
BBC correspondents give us their biggest takeaways from China's National People's Congress.
General
U.K. releases documents showing PM Starmer knew risk of appointing Epstein’s friend as ambassador
NBC News – World · US
The British government released new documents revealing that Prime Minister Keir Starmer knew his pick for U.S. ambassador had risky ties to the late convicted…
General
Trump slams Rep. Thomas Massie in Kentucky after he voted to limit war powers
NBC News – World · US
President Donald Trump delivered a mixed message about the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran on Wednesday in his first remarks at a political rally since strikes bega…
Geopolitics
Strong or Weak? How Trump Picks His Battles.
The New York Times – World · US
Despite his tough talk, President Trump has consistently made allowances for countries he sees as powerful or dominant.
Geopolitics
California Officials See No Imminent Threat of Drone Attacks by Iran
The New York Times – World · US
Just before the war began, the Federal Bureau of Investigation told state officials that Iran might respond with drone attacks on California. No specific, cred…
Geopolitics
Israel Bombards Lebanese Capital in Latest Round of Strikes
The New York Times – World · US
Lebanon’s health ministry said at least seven people were killed in the Beirut attacks early Thursday.
Geopolitics
Iran says country can't take part in FIFA World Cup 2026 because of U.S. attacks
The Hindu – World · India
Last week, U.S. President Donald Trump said “I really don't care” if Iran takes part in the 48-nation tournament
Geopolitics
Iran-Israel war LIVE: At least 7 dead in Beirut as Israel launches fresh wave of strikes after attack by Hezbollah, IRGC
The Hindu – World · India
The UN Security Council passed a resolution calling for Iran to immediately halt its attacks on Gulf states
Geopolitics
Trump administration kicks off new process to try to replace tariffs struck down by U.S. Supreme Court
The Hindu – World · India
Trump and his team have made clear that they're seeking to replace the hundreds of billions of dollars in lost revenues after the Supreme Court's February ruli…
Geopolitics
Ship crew film drone strike on oil facility at Oman’s Salalah port
Al Jazeera – News · Middle East
Crew on-board a nearby vessel at Oman’s Salalah port filmed the moment a drone struck the oil facility.
Geopolitics
Displaced Lebanese families seek refuge in school shelter
Al Jazeera – News · Middle East
Displaced families from southern Lebanon have taken refuge in a school in Sidon after fleeing Israeli attacks.
Geopolitics
‘Inconceivable’ Gerry Adams was not involved in IRA bombings, claims former British army commander
The Guardian – World · Europe
Richard Kemp tells high court former Sinn Féin leader would have authorised attacks carried out in EnglandA former British army commander has told the high cou…
Geopolitics
Mandelson documents raise questions about Starmer’s decision-making
The Guardian – World · Europe
PM knew of US ambassador’s ‘close relationship’ with Jeffrey Epstein and potential conflicts of interest from his lobbying roleFour months after Peter Mandelso…
Geopolitics
Starmer overruled warning of ‘reputational risk’ over Mandelson appointment, files show
The Guardian – World · Europe
Newly released documents also show Peter Mandelson was offered highly classified briefings before formal vetting was completeKeir Starmer overruled officials w…
Geopolitics
Australia politics live: Dennis Richardson says he quit royal commission into antisemitism because he was ‘surplus to requirements’
The Guardian – World · Europe
Former spy chief resigned just a fortnight after royal commission’s opening hearing. Follow updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast…
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