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General

Old intel may be to blame for U.S. strike on Iranian school, sources say

NBC News – World · US

According to a preliminary investigation, the U.S. may have been using old intelligence during the targeting process of the strike on the Iranian elementary sc…

General

Outdated intel likely led to deadly U.S. strike on Iranian elementary school, sources say

NBC News – World · US

Outdated intelligence likely led to a deadly missile strike on an elementary school in Iran, according to a U.S. official and three sources familiar with the p…

Geopolitics

First Week of Iran War Cost More Than $11 Billion, Pentagon Tells Congress

The New York Times – World · US

In a Capitol Hill briefing, officials gave their most comprehensive assessment of the cost of the first six days of the war, but the number omitted several asp…

Geopolitics

Starmer Was Warned of ‘Reputational Risk’ of Making Friend of Epstein the Ambassador to U.S.

The New York Times – World · US

Documents released by the U.K. government on Wednesday showed that Prime Minister Keir Starmer was told of Peter Mandelson’s ties to the sex offender Jeffrey E…

Geopolitics

Will Trump TACO on Iran?

The New York Times – World · US

It’s a crucial election year and economic and political costs of the war are rising. It won’t be easy for the president to declare victory and walk away.

Geopolitics

HC bins 'only STs in polls' order, Meghalaya district stays tense

Times of India – World · India

- Based in Meghalaya, he covers local issues like security, politics, and social developments. - Focuses on Northeast region, especially Meghalaya, with deta…

Geopolitics

Opposition to submit notice to Parliament this week to seek motion for CEC’s removal

Times of India – World · India

- Joint opposition intensifies criticism of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. - MPs are gathering signatures to submit a formal notice against him. …

Geopolitics

Government directs Telegram to disable channels hosting pirated media

Times of India – World · India

- Calculate monthly loan installments for accurate repayment planning. - Estimate SIP returns to track investment growth over time. - Determine PPF and FD …

Geopolitics

Attack on Speaker is Cong's bid to hide Rahul's inability to be effective MP: Shah in Parliament

Times of India – World · India

- Home Minister Amit Shah launched a sharp attack on the Opposition, targeting Rahul Gandhi. - Shah linked the move to alleged Opposition actions undermining…

Geopolitics

Motion for Speaker's removal defeated after fiery debate in Parliament

Times of India – World · India

- Opposition's resolution to remove Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla was defeated via voice vote. - Vote followed two-day debate in Lok Sabha, ending with Speaker'…

Geopolitics

Youth-backed RSP win signals Nepal’s new political era

The Hindu – World · India

The election result signals Nepal’s democratic evolution and India needs to play a supportive role

Geopolitics

U.S. forces have knocked out 28 Iranian mine-laying ships: Trump

The Hindu – World · India

U.S. military gave a figure of 16 mine-laying boats destroyed on Tuesday (March 10, 2026)

Geopolitics

UN Security Council demands Iran halt attacks on Gulf nations

The Hindu – World · India

The resolution was passed by 13 votes with two abstentions

Geopolitics

US military warns civilians to avoid port facilities used by Iranian navy

South China Morning Post – World · China

US Central Command (CENTCOM) urged civilians to keep clear of all port facilities in Iran, saying that Iranian military operations justify potential attacks, w…

Geopolitics

Chile’s Boric leaves office, calls for unity after split with successor over China cable

South China Morning Post – World · China

Chilean President Gabriel Boric left La Moneda presidential palace for the last time on Wednesday, ending a four-year term with a call for national unity that …

Geopolitics

Chile’s new president has praised Pinochet, a dictator. What does it mean?

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Experts say the views of newly inaugurated president Jose Antonio Kast reflect deep dissatisfaction with the status quo.

Geopolitics

Trump says Iran war to end ‘soon’ as Israel claims no time limit

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

US president hails war progress as Iran continues to block Hormuz Strait and launch attacks across the region.

Geopolitics

What’s left in Iran ‘could be taken out in an hour’, says Trump

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

President Trump has told reporters that the US has destroyed Iran’s navy, anti-aircraft systems, radars and leadership.

Geopolitics

UK government releases Mandelson US appointment files

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

Keir Starmer's government has released internal documents on the appointment of known Jeffrey Epstein associate Peter Mandelson as US ambassador in 2024. The p…

Geopolitics

Iran signals 2026 World Cup boycott after US strikes

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

Iran's possible withdrawal would test FIFA's ability to keep the World Cup insulated from geopolitics. With Iran signaling it may boycott the event, the field …

Geopolitics

Donald Trump’s mixed messages on Iran leave questions unanswered

The Guardian – World · Europe

More than a week into the US-Israel war on Iran, president has provided little clarity on how the conflict might endThis was originally published in This Week …

Geopolitics

Mandelson was offered highly classified briefing before vetting completed

The Guardian – World · Europe

Newly released documents suggest Foreign Office may have begun to brief new US ambassador while higher-level checks ongoingUK politics live – latest updatesPet…

Geopolitics

What the Mandelson documents reveal – and what we still don’t know

The Guardian – World · Europe

What have we learned from release of files relating to former peer’s appointment – and sacking – as UK ambassador to Washington?UK politics live – latest updat…

Geopolitics

Elevating injured Mojtaba Khamenei to supreme leader shows Iranian war machine can run on autopilot

The Guardian – World · Europe

Lack of public appearances prompted speculation about new leader’s mortality after multiple family members perishedThe confirmation that Iran’s new supreme lea…

Geopolitics

Bowen: Trump has called for an Iran uprising but the lessons from Iraq in 1991 loom large

BBC News – World · Europe

The US president might learn that starting wars is much easier than ending them, writes the BBC's international editor.

Geopolitics

Iran’s Retaliatory Strikes Appear to Be Slowing

The New York Times – World · US

U.S. officials say the country’s weapons have been diminished, slowing its attacks on Gulf nations and Israel. Iran may also be holding some weapons in reserve…

Geopolitics

Lebanese residents are left in shock and fear as Israeli strikes reach the center of Beirut.

The New York Times – World · US

- Pentagon estimates U.S. war cost at over $11.3B in six days, excluding many expenses. - Airstrikes in Beirut/Tehran caused casualties, displaced thousands,…

Geopolitics

Banks in Gulf Evacuate Their Offices

The New York Times – World · US

After an overnight attack on a bank, Iranian officials signaled a new willingness to target economic centers and banks with ties to the United States.

Geopolitics

Trump says Iran war could stop ‘soon’; claims US has little left to target

Times of India – World · India

US President Trump declared the war with Iran could end soon, claiming significant damage to Tehran's military. He stated US forces are ahead of schedule, havi…

Geopolitics

Nepal's RSP gets highest number of votes under proportional representation category

The Hindu – World · India

The RSP made history by winning 125 out of 165 seats under direct voting held on March 5. The NC won 18, UML 9, NCP 7, SS 3, RPP 1, Independent 1

Geopolitics

‘Targeting mistake’ led to U.S. missile strike on Iranian school: report

The Hindu – World · India

Tthe investigation into the February 28 strike was ongoing but preliminary findings were that the United States was responsible

Geopolitics

Poland to seek help from two other countries in Epstein investigation

The Hindu – World · India

In February, Polish Prime Minister Donald ​Tusk announced that Poland would ‌launch an investigation into possible links between Epstein and Russian intelligen…

Geopolitics

Kremlin says Britain was involved in Ukraine’s missile strike on Russia

The Hindu – World · India

There was no immediate comment from London, though Russia has repeatedly said that Ukraine needs Western expertise ‌and Western-supplied targeting data and sat…

Geopolitics

U.S. has ‘practically nothing left to target’ in Iran, says Trump: report

The Hindu – World · India

Trump has given repeated mixed messages about the timing and aims of the war but on Monday (March 9, 2026) he also said the ending could come “soon.”

Geopolitics

Iran police chief says anti-government protesters treated as 'enemies'

The Hindu – World · India

The warning comes after the government cracked down on anti-government protests in January, sparked a month before over economic grievances in the sanctions-hi…

Tech & Startups

This Is the Next Wave of Political Fundraising

Wired · Global

In Discord servers and Instagram DMs, content creators are organizing, turning followings in the millions into millions of dollars in political giving.

Geopolitics

UK PM Starmer was warned of ‘reputational risk’ in appointing Mandelson

South China Morning Post – World · China

Documents released on Wednesday by the British government show officials believed there was a “reputational risk” to appointing Peter Mandelson as the US ambas…

Geopolitics

Return to Russian fuels would be ‘strategic blunder’ says top EU official

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Returning to Russian fossil fuels would be a “strategic blunder” says European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen

Geopolitics

Why Iraq was attacked from all sides amid US-Israel war on Iran

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Iraq has seen attacks from both sides of the conflict: Iran and its proxies on the one side and the US on the other.

Geopolitics

Funeral held for top Iranian commanders killed in US-Israeli strikes

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Thousands of people gathered in Tehran to mourn top Iranian military officials killed by US-Israeli strikes.

Geopolitics

What happened in Ukraine missile attack in Russia’s Bryansk?

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

A Ukrainian missile attack on Russia’s Bryansk killed 6 civilians and injured 37 others, according to local officials.

Geopolitics

‘Nothing changes’: Four decades in power, Congo’s Nguesso seeks a new term

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Is Brazzaville's stability a result of gradual democratic consolidation or carefully organised political continuity?

Geopolitics

The Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire was built to fail

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Israeli attacks never stopped, and the mechanism meant to police violations had no power to stop them.

Geopolitics

Oil facilities in Oman’s Salalah port ablaze after drone strikes

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Drones struck oil storage facilities in Oman’s ⁠Salalah port, as local authorities say they're responding to a big fire.

Geopolitics

Ukraine updates: Four killed in Russian, Ukrainian strikes

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

Russian drone attacks in Ukraine's Kharkiv region have left at least four people dead. The latest wave came just ahead of a visit to address Ukrainian lawmaker…

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