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Geopolitics

War in the Middle East: nearly 500 dead in Lebanon from Israeli offensive against Hezbollah

South China Morning Post – World · China

Escalating hostilities have forced nearly 700,000 people to flee their homes in Lebanon over the past week, a UN agency said on Monday, as the war between Isra…

Geopolitics

North Korea denounces ‘muscle-flexing’ US-South Korean military exercises

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

North Korea's Kim Yo Jong said the annual 'Freedom Shield' exercises could lead to 'unimaginably terrible consequences'.

Geopolitics

Was Iran really building a nuclear weapon? – podcast

The Guardian – World · Europe

Among the many justifications Donald Trump has presented for the US and Israel attacking Iran has been the supposedly imminent threat posed by its nuclear weap…

Geopolitics

Iran's new leader has never been tested. He now faces an existential battle

BBC News – World · Europe

Mojtaba Khamenei, 56, enters power as the Islamic republic faces its most serious crisis.

Geopolitics

Why is China set to approve a new law promoting 'ethnic unity'?

BBC News – World · Europe

A law that could threaten the rights of minority groups is a sign of the direction Xi is taking China.

Geopolitics

Rising prices, mixed messages: Iran war is fraught with political risk for Trump

BBC News – World · Europe

The war's price, measured in damage to the economy and in political costs to Trump, is still coming into view.

Geopolitics

20-yr-old declares himself first Gen Z president of new country after discovering unclaimed land

Times of India – World · India

A 20-year-old, Daniel Jackson, claims to have founded the Free Republic of Verdis on a disputed strip along the Danube River between Croatia and Serbia. Arguin…

Geopolitics

'Will be hit 20 times harder': Trump warns Iran against stopping flow of oil

Times of India – World · India

President Trump issued a stern warning to Iran, vowing severe retaliation if it attempts to disrupt oil shipments through the Strait of Hormuz. He stated that …

Geopolitics

'May or may not be a friendly takeover': Trump issues stark warning to Cuba

Times of India – World · India

US President Donald Trump has warned Cuba of a potential "not friendly takeover" of its government, contingent on a deal with the United States. He highlighted…

Geopolitics

B-1 bombers to A-10 jets: US details military assets used in 'first 10 days of war' against Iran

Times of India – World · India

- TOI World Desk's team provides global news with accuracy, depth, and timeliness. - Focuses on delivering nuanced understanding of international affairs thr…

Geopolitics

Trump threatens to hit Iran harder if it blocks energy supplies

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

US President Donald Trump threatened to escalate attacks on Iran if it disrupted global oil supplies.

Geopolitics

Iran says no future negotiations with US after ‘bitter experience’

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi told PBS News that talking or negotiating with the US is no longer on the agenda.

Geopolitics

Trump says some sanctions to be lifted on oil producers amid Iran war

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Crude oil prices plunge below $90 a barrel following an earlier surge to almost $120 in price swing over 24 hours.

Geopolitics

Trump claims Iran planned to ‘take over Middle East’ before US attacked

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

US President Donald Trump cites “information and belief” for his claim that Iran would have taken over the Middle East.

Geopolitics

Australia to send missiles to UAE, surveillance plane to help Gulf defence

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said missiles and reconnaissance plane will be sent to region.

Geopolitics

Australia: 5 Iran national team players granted asylum

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

The five Iranian women football players will be allowed to stay in Australia due to concerns about their safety if they returned home.

Geopolitics

Middle East crisis live: Trump claims Iran war will be over ‘very soon’ but Tehran says it will determine when

The Guardian – World · Europe

US president says war is ‘very complete’ and threatens worse strikes if passage of oil via strait of Hormuz is blocked; IRGC says it will not let out ‘one litr…

Geopolitics

Vague and contradictory Trump says Iran war ‘won’, but not ‘won enough’

The Guardian – World · Europe

After oil prices surged on Monday the US president sought – and failed – to offer a clear vision for when the largest US intervention in the Middle East in yea…

General

Australia grants asylum to 5 members of the Iranian women’s soccer team

NBC News – World · US

Australia has granted asylum to five members of the Iranian women’s soccer team who were in the country for a tournament when the Iran war began. The team was …

General

Who is Iran's new ayatollah?

NBC News – World · US

Mojtaba Khamenei has been appointed Iran’s new supreme leader, succeeding his father more than a week after he was killed in U.S.-Israeli strikes. NBC News’ Ra…

Geopolitics

Who Is Balendra Shah, The Rapper Set to Be Nepal’s Next Prime Minister?

The New York Times – World · US

Balendra Shah’s party won a landslide in the election that followed Nepal’s Gen Z revolution. His style is pugnacious.

Geopolitics

Missile in Deadly Iranian School Strike Appears to Be U.S.-Made, Photos Taken by Iran Show

The New York Times – World · US

Iranian state media posted mangled remnants it claims were from the Feb. 28 attack in Minab. An analysis shows they have the markings of a missile made by Amer…

Geopolitics

As War Comes to Gulf States, Migrant Workers Pay the Highest Price

The New York Times – World · US

Since the American-Israeli attack on Iran began, at least 11 civilians have been killed in oil-rich Gulf countries. All but one of them were foreign nationals.

Geopolitics

'He wants to be helpful': Trump holds hour-long call with Russia's Putin on Iran war, Ukraine

Times of India – World · India

- TOI World Desk's team covers global events with dedication, providing diverse perspectives 24/7. - Committed to accuracy, depth, and timeliness in reportin…

Geopolitics

Trump blames Iran for bombing school that killed 160; stumbles when asked about Tomahawk missile

Times of India – World · India

- TOI World Desk's team of journalists and writers covers global events with dedication, providing timely and diverse international news. - Committed to accu…

Geopolitics

Donald Trump says Iran war could be over soon, but oil disruption would trigger harsher U.S. strikes

The Hindu – World · India

The war has choked off major supplies of oil and gas to world markets and sent fuel prices rising across the U.S.

Geopolitics

Hong Kong Legco to explore mainland-style oversight system for bills enforcement

South China Morning Post – World · China

Hong Kong’s legislature will consider establishing a dedicated mechanism to scrutinise the implementation of approved bills and funding, drawing inspiration fr…

Geopolitics

US blacklists Sudanese Muslim Brotherhood as ‘terrorist’ group

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Trump administration accuses the group of receiving support from Iran and carrying out violence against civilians.

Geopolitics

Where do the 35 million foreigners living in the GCC come from?

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

More than half of the 62 million people in the six Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries are foreign workers.

Geopolitics

Trump says US-Israeli war on Iran will be over ‘very soon’

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

US president speaks in Florida after a call with Putin, who said he wanted to be 'helpful' on Middle East war.

Geopolitics

Iranians rally to welcome Mojtaba Khamenei as new supreme leader

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Some Iranians took to the streets of downtown Tehran to show their support for Mojtaba Khamenei as new supreme leader.

Geopolitics

‘No middle ground’: Israelis back Iran war, despite taking mounting hits

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Most Israelis back war, a poll suggests, as genocidal rhetoric returns, and opponents face threats and violence.

Geopolitics

Iran war may end ‘pretty quickly’: What Trump told Republicans

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

US president highlighted what he described as the successes of Operation Epic Fury against Iran in his latest speech.

Geopolitics

Iran: Mass rallies held in support of new supreme leader

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

Iranian state media said hundreds of thousands went out in support of Mojtaba Khamenei, nine days after his father's killing by an Israeli airstrike. Follow DW…

Geopolitics

Ig Nobels to move awards to Europe due to concern over US travel visas

The Guardian – World · Europe

Scientific awards – which honor research that makes people laugh and then think – to move away from ‘unsafe’ USThe annual Ig Nobels, a satirical award for scie…

Geopolitics

Trump claims Iran or ‘somebody else’ could have carried out deadly school strike

The Guardian – World · Europe

President makes evidence-free claim despite video showing US Tomahawk missile hit naval base next to schoolAs oil prices surged amid the widening war with Iran…

Geopolitics

MPs reject ban on social media for under-16s

The Guardian – World · Europe

Ban could still be introduced in future after Commons back government bid to give extra powers to secretary of stateA proposed ban on social media for under-16…

Geopolitics

Democrats file new war powers resolutions and call for public hearings on Iran strikes

The Guardian – World · Europe

Senators say Trump allies such as Hegseth and Rubio should be forced to testify to Congress on ‘unnecessary war’Sign up for the Breaking News US email to get n…

Geopolitics

Labor moves to block some temporary visa holders travelling to Australia amid Middle East war

The Guardian – World · Europe

Proposed legislation would allow home affairs minister to prevent people from certain places – such as Iran – entering the country Follow our Australia news li…

Geopolitics

Kia Carnival escape one of 12 since US firm took control of Australian immigration detention, damning report finds

The Guardian – World · Europe

Staffing levels at centres ‘critical’ under Management and Training Corporation, prisons watchdog says Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGe…

General

Trump says Iran war will end 'soon' but also issues threats that could prolong it

NBC News – World · US

The president made the remarks at his resort in Miami more than a week after U.S. and Israel initiated strikes on Iran. He did not give a timeline on ending ho…

Geopolitics

Here’s What Happened in the Conflict on Monday

The New York Times – World · US

President Trump gave conflicting signals about a possible end to the war with Iran amid wild gyrations in global markets.

Geopolitics

Shells Fired From Lebanon Land West of Syrian Capital, Country’s Military Says

The New York Times – World · US

The Syrian military accused Hezbollah of targeting Syrian army positions outside of Damascus.

Geopolitics

Trump Seeks to Calm Oil and Gas Markets but Says Iran War Will Go On

The New York Times – World · US

The president said the U.S. could accompany tankers through the Strait of Hormuz if necessary to keep oil flowing. “We’ve already won in many ways, but we have…

Geopolitics

Our national interest, including energy security & trade flows, will always be paramount: EAM

Times of India – World · India

- India emphasizes West Asia conflict as a critical concern due to the region's significant Indian population. - The area houses over 10 million Indians, imp…

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