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Geopolitics

'I just want to be able to sleep': Attacks in Iran rock cities and cut power

BBC News – World · Europe

Iranians in Tehran and Karaj tel the BBC they are exhausted and struggling to sleep after 10 days of Israeli and US attacks.

Geopolitics

First-person account: How Dubai keeps its tempo under missile alerts

Times of India – World · India

- UAE's National Emergency Crisis Authority announced a key initiative on March 9th. - The campaign "Yalla Habibi, Let’s Go" aims to boost disaster preparedn…

Geopolitics

Pentagon chief says U.S. intensifying strikes on Iran

The Hindu – World · India

Iran has vowed to block all oil exports via the Gulf while the war lasts, while Mr. Trump has threatened "death, fire, and fury" if Tehran interferes with crud…

Geopolitics

Strait of Hormuz could be a ‘Strait of defeat’ for U.S.: Larijani

The Hindu – World · India

Earlier in the day, Donald Trump threatened Iran with “death, fire and fury”

Geopolitics

Stability comes first: Chinese defence chief signals Beijing’s strategic caution

South China Morning Post – World · China

The Chinese defence minister has signalled strategic caution with his call for the country to “shape” a stable environment for Beijing’s broader political and …

Geopolitics

Lebanon stadium turned into shelter for forcibly displaced

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

A stadium in Lebanon has been turned into a shelter for people displaced by Israeli attacks.

Geopolitics

Air strike kills four Iran-linked fighters in Iraq

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Separately, Iran's Revolutionary Guards target US base in Iraq, as PM Sudani rejects attempts to drag Iraq into the war.

Geopolitics

‘Short-term excursion’: What Trump said about the war on Iran

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Donald Trump called the war on Iran a “short-term excursion”, saying the US already achieved “tremendous success”.

Geopolitics

Hundreds killed in Haiti drone strikes, including 60 civilians: Report

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Human Rights Watch says drone strikes by Haitian forces kill more than 1,200 people in, near Port-au-Prince since 2025.

Geopolitics

Iranian missile strikes central Israel amid escalating attacks

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Video shows the moment an Iranian missile struck central Israel, part of a barrage that killed two people.

Geopolitics

Walk down Beirut street shows destruction after Israeli bombing

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

This is the aftermath of a street in the Harat Hreik suburb of Beirut after it was hit by Israeli bombing.

Geopolitics

War on Iran fuelling Islamophobic social media surge in US: Report

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

US study reveals more than 25,300 Islamophobic posts on X since war began and intensifying hate speech against Muslims.

Geopolitics

Russia the only ‘winner’ of US-Israel war on Iran: EU Council president

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Antonio Costa says Russia benefits from soaring global energy prices and attention being diverted from war in Ukraine.

Geopolitics

EU chief: Phasing out nuclear power was 'strategic mistake'

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

Ursula von der Leyen said the European Union was "completely dependent" on expensive and volatile fossil fuel imports. She has announced new ambitions to harmo…

Geopolitics

Trump says Iran war is ‘very complete, pretty much’ as economic toll rises | First Thing

The Guardian – World · Europe

The president delivered a vague and contradictory forecast on the future of the war in Middle East. Plus, how to recognize a psychopathDon’t already get First …

Geopolitics

Georgia votes for successor to Marjorie Taylor Greene after Trump spat – US politics live

The Guardian – World · Europe

Trump’s pick of former prosecutor Clay Fuller likely to face Democrat and retired general Shawn Harris in runoff for House seatSign up for the Breaking News US…

Geopolitics

Trump’s ‘free flow of energy’ vow fails to restart shipping in strait of Hormuz

The Guardian – World · Europe

Only two vessels not linked to Iran or Russia have braved ‘chicken run’ since US president’s promise on FridayMiddle East crisis – live updatesOnly two vessels…

Geopolitics

Fears for women’s rights in Chile as anti-abortion president set to take office

The Guardian – World · Europe

José Antonio Kast, who voted against legalising divorce in 2004, has pushed for return to total abortion banWomen’s rights activists in Chile are bracing as th…

Geopolitics

Lebanon calls for talks with Israel on plan to end Hezbollah conflict

BBC News – World · Europe

President Aoun outlines a path towards "permanent security and stability", as Israeli strikes targeting Hezbollah continue.

Geopolitics

Live Updates: Hegseth Says Tuesday Will Be ‘Most Intense’ for U.S. Strikes on Iran

The New York Times – World · US

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said that “the most fighters, the most bombers” would be deployed. A day earlier, President Trump sent mixed signals on when the…

Geopolitics

Swift succession, fading reunion: Sunetra Pawar’s test in a fractured NCP

Times of India – World · India

- Merger discussions are deemed irrelevant post-Ajit dada's passing, as the issue is considered resolved. - Karan Manral is a journalist at The Times of Indi…

Geopolitics

'Willing to talk to Iran', says Trump, but warns new leader won't 'live in peace'

Times of India – World · India

Trump said that the Iran war was going to "end soon", without providing any specific timeline. He also warned Tehran that if they tried "anything cute", the US…

Geopolitics

Farooq Abdullah meets Iran's deputy ambassador, offers condolences on Khamenei's death

The Hindu – World · India

Expressing his solidarity with the people of Iran, Farooq Abdullah said it is not only the region that is suffering, but the entire world has also been engulfe…

Geopolitics

Kremlin says Putin's proposals on Iran are still on the table

The Hindu – World · India

“Russia is ready to assist ‌to the best of its ability and will be ‌happy ⁠to do so, but you know that this ⁠requires multiple understandings and multiple agre…

Geopolitics

Who are Iran’s Revolutionary Guards?

The Hindu – World · India

On March 6, President Donald Trump demanded the “unconditional surrender”, Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) issued a statement that Iran was “fully pre…

Geopolitics

UN peacekeepers defy South Sudan military's order to leave opposition-held town

The Hindu – World · India

The South Sudanese Army ordered U.N. peacekeepers, as well as NGOs and civilians, to vacate the town ahead of a planned assault

Geopolitics

Trump pushes Republicans on voting bill, demanding an end to most mail balloting

The Hindu – World · India

The U.S. President told House Republicans during their annual retreat at his golf club in Florida that he doesn't think they will win elections unless voting l…

Geopolitics

‘Terrible consequences’: North Korea hits out over US-South Korea military exercises

South China Morning Post – World · China

The powerful sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong-un criticised the United States and South Korea for proceeding with their annual joint military exercises a…

Geopolitics

Why the ‘China threat’ was barely mentioned in Germany’s latest state election

South China Morning Post – World · China

Baden-Wurttemberg stands on the front line of Germany’s “China shock 2.0”. A hub for carmakers including Mercedes-Benz, the region has faced a wave of job cuts…

Geopolitics

Woman killed in Bahrain as Gulf states intercept more Iranian missiles

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Strikes continue as Trump says US attacks on Iran will dramatically increase if it tries to close Strait of Hormuz.

Geopolitics

Trump threatens Cuba again, says island nation may face ‘friendly takeover’

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

The US president repeats claims that Cuba is ready to negotiate as it faces a spiralling energy and economic crisis.

Geopolitics

Iranian strike kills Bahraini woman after hitting residential building

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

A suspected Iranian attack on a high-rise residential building in Bahrain's capital of Manama has killed a woman.

Geopolitics

As Israel intensifies Lebanon attacks, Hezbollah disarmament takes backseat

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Ongoing fighting means issue of Hezbollah's disarmament likely to remain on hold, military experts and analysts say.

Geopolitics

Toddler’s body pulled from the rubble after US-Israeli strikes hit Tehran

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

The body of an infant girl was pulled from under the rubble of a residential home in Tehran after a wave of strikes.

Geopolitics

Nepal: Rapper-turned-politician poised to become next PM

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

Balendra Shah's RSP party is set for a landslide election win after Gen Z-led protests toppled the previous government. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has…

Geopolitics

Reeves to face MPs’ grilling over cost-of-living pressures – UK politics live

The Guardian – World · Europe

Chancellor to take Treasury questions amid market turbulence linked to Middle East conflictAs we mentioned in the opening post, Rachel Reeves is under pressure…

Geopolitics

Madagascar military leader dissolves government in surprise move

BBC News – World · Europe

Col Randrianirina, who seized power last year, did not give a reason for dissolving his government.

Geopolitics

New Supreme Leader Inherits Sprawling, Secretive Office That Dominates Iran

The New York Times – World · US

His father, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, had turned what was traditionally a religious affairs office into a shadowy national security juggernaut.

Geopolitics

Iran war: Oil surge, midterms worry Trump advisers as they push for an exit plan

Times of India – World · India

Amidst surging oil prices and upcoming mid-term elections, President Trump has reportedly been advised to seek an exit plan from the Middle East. Advisors are …

Geopolitics

Trump bought Netflix and Warner Bros bonds at height of bidding war with Paramount

The Hindu – World · India

Trump bought more than $500,000 of ​Netflix’s bonds in two transactions on December 12 and December 16 and another more than $600,000 ⁠across two more trades o…

Geopolitics

Direct vote count concludes in Nepal; RSP eyes majority government with 125 seats

The Hindu – World · India

The counting of votes under the Proportional Representation system is still under way and is expected to conclude by the night of March 10,” Nepal EC said

Geopolitics

Iran launches new attacks at Gulf Arab countries as it keeps up pressure on region

The Hindu – World · India

Iran has also been targeting energy infrastructure which, combined with its stranglehold on the Strait of Hormuz, has sent oil prices soaring

Geopolitics

Iran will determine when the war ends, says Revolutionary Guard spokesperson

The Hindu – World · India

Iranian fired drones towards Saudi Arabia and Kuwait early on March 10, as the war in the West Asia shows no sign of abating

Geopolitics

Australia to send missiles to UAE, deploy military surveillance aircraft

The Hindu – World · India

PM Albanese ‌said Australia would deploy one of its Boeing-manufactured E-7A Wedgetail airborne early warning and control system aircraft ⁠for an initial four …

Geopolitics

Casualty figures across the Middle East as Iran war enters second week

South China Morning Post – World · China

Since the US and Israel unleashed strikes on Iran on February 28, war has spread across the region and casualties have been reported in countries across the Mi…

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