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Geopolitics

Democrats deliver stunning flip in New Hampshire special election

The Guardian – World · Europe

Bobbi Boudman’s win over Republican Dale Fincher marks 28th seat Democrats have flipped since the 2024 electionSign up for the Breaking News US email to get ne…

Geopolitics

Starmer attacks Badenoch and Farage over Iran war support U-turns at raucous PMQs

The Guardian – World · Europe

PM says UK would ‘be at war’ now if it were up to Tory and Reform leaders and accuses both of changing position UK politics live – latest updatesKeir Starmer h…

Geopolitics

Peter Mandelson asked Foreign Office for £500k severance payment, files show

The Guardian – World · Europe

Ex-peer sacked as US ambassador over Epstein links was offered £75,000, documents released by Cabinet Office showUK politics live – latest updatesPeter Mandels…

Geopolitics

Payman, Thorpe and Faruqi demand Labor change parliamentary rules to counter ‘overt’ racism

The Guardian – World · Europe

Exclusive: independent and Greens senators ask president to set up inquiry and anti-racism training for politicians to prevent bigotry ‘corroding democracy’Get…

Geopolitics

Argentina grants asylum to Brasília rioter in move that may sway Brazil vote

The Guardian – World · Europe

Decision to shield pro-Bolsonaro truck driver sentenced for 8 January 2023 attack could inflame Brazil election politicsArgentina has granted asylum to a Brazi…

Geopolitics

At Least 3 Ships Are Struck In and Around the Strait of Hormuz

The New York Times – World · US

Three vessels were hit in and around the Persian Gulf on Wednesday, according to a British maritime agency. Iran claimed responsibility for one.

Geopolitics

Who is Peter Mandelson?

The New York Times – World · US

- UK officials warned PM Keir Starmer of Peter Mandelson’s Epstein ties before his US ambassador appointment, citing reputational risks. - Mandelson’s relati…

Geopolitics

Trump’s Actions in Iran and Venezuela Show Limits of U.S. Sanctions

The New York Times – World · US

America’s vast economic powers are able to wear down an adversary’s economy but are insufficient to topple leaders on their own.

Geopolitics

Why the British government is only releasing some of the Mandelson files.

The New York Times – World · US

- British officials warned PM Keir Starmer of Peter Mandelson’s ties to Jeffrey Epstein, citing reputational risks before his U.S. ambassador appointment. - …

Geopolitics

Live Updates: Starmer Was Warned About Risk of Appointing Friend of Epstein As Ambassador

The New York Times – World · US

British officials told Prime Minister Keir Starmer of Peter Mandelson’s close ties to Jeffrey Epstein before Mr. Mandelson was appointed U.S. ambassador.

Geopolitics

White House forced shut after van ploughs into security gate

Times of India – World · India

- TOI World Desk's team provides global news with accuracy, depth, and timeliness. - Focuses on diverse perspectives and round-the-clock coverage of internat…

Geopolitics

Opposition's no-trust motion against Speaker Om Birla defeated in Lok Sabha

Times of India – World · India

Lok Sabha rejected a no-confidence motion against Speaker Om Birla by voice vote amid opposition protests demanding Home Minister Amit Shah's apology. Shah cri…

Geopolitics

Iran's new Supreme Leader Mojtaba hurt in strike that killed his father: report

The Hindu – World · India

The daytime air strike on the first day of the war on February 28 on a compound in Tehran killed his father, former supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, as w…

Geopolitics

Released U.K. files reveal concerns on Mandelson's appointment as U.S. Ambassador

The Hindu – World · India

The more than 100 pages of documents suggested concerns were raised about the “reputational risks” in appointing Mr. Mandelson

Geopolitics

Japan’s ‘so handsome’ youngest governor, 36, sets social media abuzz again

South China Morning Post – World · China

Takato Ishida, the 36-year-old governor of Fukui, has sparked a fresh wave of online attention after new Instagram posts from his prefectural assembly revived …

Geopolitics

China warns US against granting AI ability to ‘determine life and death’ on battlefield

South China Morning Post – World · China

China’s military on Wednesday warned the United States against allowing artificial intelligence to “determine life and death” in warfare, as a dispute between …

Geopolitics

Iran welcome to compete in FIFA World Cup, Trump tells Infantino

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

FIFA's Infantino says US president 'reiterates that the Iranian team is welcome' to participate in the tournament.

Geopolitics

Iran declares US-Israeli economic, banking interests in region are targets

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

IRGC releases a list of offices run by top US companies with Israeli links whose technology has been used militarily.

Geopolitics

Iranian female footballer changes mind on Australian asylum offer

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

One member of the Iranian women’s football team offered asylum by Australia has decided to return home to Iran.

Geopolitics

12 days: How 2025 Iran blueprint trapped US, Israel in longer war

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Unlike the truce from last year's 12-day war, "decapitation" strikes have locked US and Israel in a war of attrition.

Geopolitics

Iran security chief warns against anti-government protests

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Anti-government protesters will be treated as an “enemy” as US-Israeli attacks continue, says Iran’s security chief.

Geopolitics

‘Siren economy’: Why tactical wins fail to bring Israel strategic safety

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Analyst refers to 'security achievement gap' of tactical assassinations that fail to bring Israel security.

Geopolitics

UK home secretary bans al-Quds march in London after Met Police request

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

The police requested the ban citing public disorder risks, while the organisers decide to hold a static protest instead.

Geopolitics

Polish opposition's PM candidate looks to attract far right

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

Poland's populist Law and Justice party is losing voters to the far right. In a bid to reverse that trend, Catholic hard-liner Przemyslaw Czarnek has been tapp…

Geopolitics

Iran women's team lands in Malaysia amid asylum talks

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

The Iranian women's football team has split between Malaysia and Australia after their Asian Cup exit. Some players remain in Australia under humanitarian visa…

Geopolitics

Germany debates return to nuclear energy

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

Will new nuclear power plants be built across Europe? EU Commission President von der Leyen is in favor. German Chancellor Merz says it's impossible.

Geopolitics

Democrat and Republican head to Georgia runoff election for Marjorie Taylor Greene’s seat – US politics live

The Guardian – World · Europe

Shawn Harris to face Clay Fuller in special election to replace Marjorie Taylor Greene in CongressThe latest consumer price index report showed that US inflati…

Geopolitics

Mojtaba Khamenei was hurt in strike that killed his father, Iran’s Cyprus ambassador confirms

The Guardian – World · Europe

Alireza Salarian says Iran’s new supreme leader was lucky to survive strike that killed six of his family membersMiddle East crisis – live updatesIran’s new su…

Geopolitics

Georgia race to replace Marjorie Taylor Greene heads to a runoff

BBC News – World · Europe

Republican Clay Fuller is projected to face Democrat Shawn Harris in the 7 April runoff election.

Geopolitics

Canadian PM Mark Carney inches closer to majority, as fourth MP defects to Liberals

BBC News – World · Europe

Lori Idlout, formerly of the NDP, has become the latest lawmaker in the current parliament to cross the floor.

Geopolitics

Ukraine says it has hit Russian 'missile component' plant

BBC News – World · Europe

Russia says the attack hit civilians and could not have been carried out without British help.

General

Iranian soccer team leaves Australia, with seven women staying behind

NBC News – World · US

Seven women from the Iranian national soccer team remain in Australia, an Australian government official said Wednesday, as the rest of their team journeys bac…

Geopolitics

Democrats Demand Accountability from Hegseth on Iranian School Strike

The New York Times – World · US

A majority of Senate Democrats called on Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth to disclose whether the U.S. carried out the deadly attack.

Geopolitics

UK Bans Al Quds Protest March That Critics Say Supports Iranian Regime

The New York Times – World · US

Britain’s government invoked rarely-used powers to ban a pro-Palestinian protest march scheduled for Sunday.

Geopolitics

Trump Will Let Iran Play at 2026 World Cup in U.S., FIFA Chief Says

The New York Times – World · US

The head of soccer’s global governing body, Gianni Infantino, said that President Trump had assured him the Iranian team could participate in this summer’s tou…

Geopolitics

A Trump-Xi Summit Nears, but China Doesn’t Know What Trump Wants

The New York Times – World · US

Trump’s agenda for the high-stakes meeting remains unclear to Beijing, Chinese analysts say, while American executives say they haven’t been invited along.

Geopolitics

Iran says it will target U.S.-Israeli economic, banking interests in region

The Hindu – World · India

Iranian Bank Sepah was hit overnight in Tehran

Geopolitics

A supermajority for RSP leaves Nepal’s Parliament with weakest Opposition

The Hindu – World · India

Analysts say the party’s drive to deliver on promises of change that brought it to power could strain democratic norms, with few voices in the House to keep it…

Geopolitics

White House area shut down after van breaches security barricade

The Hindu – World · India

The Secret Service, which handles presidential security, said in a statement it was “looking into a suspicious vehicle. The driver of the car has been detained…

Geopolitics

Mystery surrounds health and whereabouts of Iran’s new supreme leader

South China Morning Post – World · China

Iran’s new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei is “safe and sound” despite reports of an injury during the war with Israel and the United States, said the son of t…

Geopolitics

China’s ‘two sessions’ 2026: everything you need to know

South China Morning Post – World · China

We have put together stories from our coverage of China’s ongoing “two sessions”. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. …

Geopolitics

Iran fires missiles, drones at Gulf nations as ship hit in Strait of Hormuz

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Tehran keeps up daily pressure as UNSC readies vote on GCC bid urging Iran to halt attacks on neighbours.

Geopolitics

Israeli strikes hit Beirut suburbs

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

This is the moment an Israeli air attack hit a residential area in Beirut’s southern suburbs.

Geopolitics

Damage caused to buildings in Tehran following US-Israeli strikes

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Video shows the destruction caused to buildings in Iran’s capital after a reported strike near Mehrabad airport.

Geopolitics

Europe’s hard right fractures over US-Israel war on Iran

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Far-right forces are split over nationalism, foreign policy and ties to US President Donald Trump.

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