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Geopolitics

Opposition likely to move notice for CEC removal

Times of India – World · India

The joint opposition is preparing to move a notice for the removal of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar in Rajya Sabha soon after the Lok Sabha address…

Geopolitics

Israel-Iran war LIVE: Trump says U.S. to hit Iran much harder if it stopped oil flow in Strait of Hormuz

The Hindu – World · India

Donald Trump said that the war against Iran may be short-lived despite the country's selection of a new hard-line supreme leader to oversee the fight for the I…

Geopolitics

Trump on Cuba: May or may not be a "friendly takeover"

The Hindu – World · India

The Cuban ​government has said it is not in ⁠any high-level talks with the United States but has not outright ‌denied press reports that U.S. officials may be …

Geopolitics

Trump holds phone call with Putin to discuss ‘quick’ ending to Iran war

South China Morning Post – World · China

US President Donald Trump and Russian leader Vladimir Putin held a “serious and constructive” phone call about the war in Iran on Monday, the Kremlin said. The…

Geopolitics

What is Trump’s endgame in Iran as the US-Israel war escalates?

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

As strikes continue across Iran, US President Trump has articulated shifting goals. But how likely are they?

Geopolitics

Why Israel’s war on Hezbollah keeps returning

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Israel has tried for decades to weaken Hezbollah through wars and assassinations. Why has the group endured?

Geopolitics

Who is Iran’s new supreme leader, Mojtaba Khamenei?

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Mojtaba Khamenei replaces his assassinated father Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.

Geopolitics

Trump slams Mojtaba Khamenei’s appointment as Iran projects defiance

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

US president, who had warned against selecting Mojtaba Khamenei to lead Iran, says new supreme leader may not 'last'.

Geopolitics

Qatar releases video of interception of Iranian missiles

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Footage released by the Qatari Ministry of Defence shows Iranian missiles and drones being intercepted over the country.

Geopolitics

World reacts to appointment of Mojtaba Khamenei as Iran’s supreme leader

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

New supreme leader receives support from Oman, Iraq, Yemen's Houthis, while the US and Israel make threats.

Geopolitics

Trump cheers FBI subpoena of Arizona 2020 election records

The Guardian – World · Europe

Request for records related to election audit appears latest part of Trump effort to spread false claims about votingA federal grand jury subpoenaed Arizona’s …

Geopolitics

Trump ally Lindsey Graham issues threat to Saudi Arabia over Iran war

The Guardian – World · Europe

Republican senator warns of ‘consequences’ if kingdom does not join US strikes against IraniansSign up for the Breaking News US email to get newsletter alerts …

Geopolitics

Tennessee Republican draws criticism from Democrats for Islamophobic rant

The Guardian – World · Europe

Andy Ogles posted ‘Muslims don’t belong in American society,’ among other statements, prompting Cair to call him an ‘anti-Muslim extremist’Sign up for the Brea…

Geopolitics

So Badenoch, Farage and Blair think the Iran war is a great idea? Hmm … | John Crace

The Guardian – World · Europe

Kemi may be all in favour, but at least economic realpolitik is forcing her to take a slightly different tackThere have been any number of opportunities for pe…

Geopolitics

Definition of anti-Muslim hate will not harm free speech, says Steve Reed

The Guardian – World · Europe

Communities secretary tells MPs that government has to act against record levels of hate crimesA new definition of anti-Muslim hate will not restrict freedom o…

Geopolitics

Australia to send aircraft and air-to-air missiles to Gulf to ‘protect and defend’ civilians, PM says

The Guardian – World · Europe

Anthony Albanese announces surveillance aircraft, air-to-air missiles and supporting personnel will be deployed to the UAE after a request from their president…

Geopolitics

Australia politics live: Albanese says he had ‘raw conversation’ with Donald Trump at 2am about Iranian football team

The Guardian – World · Europe

Prime minister says the United Arab Emirates alone has already been forced to shoot down over 1,500 drones and rockets. Follow updates liveGet our breaking new…

Geopolitics

France Is Sending a Large Naval Force to the Middle East

The New York Times – World · US

President Emmanuel Macron said the warships would help protect France’s allies in the region, and could be part of a force to escort ships through the Strait o…

Geopolitics

Australia Grants Refugee Status to 5 Members of Iranian Women’s Soccer Team

The New York Times – World · US

Concern for the safety of the players, in Australia for a tournament, had grown after Iranian state media criticized them for not singing the national anthem a…

Geopolitics

Iran Choosing Mojtaba Khamenei as Supreme Leader Signals Defiance Amid War

The New York Times – World · US

Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei could prove to be even more radical than his father and predecessor, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who was killed by the U.S. and Isr…

Geopolitics

How the war in Iran threatens to spill over

The Hindu – World · India

History demonstrates that democracy, human rights and the rule of law have not yet been introduced into a region by the business end of a cruise missile

Geopolitics

Trump says war against Iran is 'very complete’: report

The Hindu – World · India

On Iran’s new ‌Supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei, ​the U.S. President told CBS News: “I have no message for ⁠him”

Geopolitics

Perspectives on the West Asian conflict

The Hindu – World · India

- Article reports on a gathering supporting Iran's new supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei amid U.S.-Israeli tensions. - Event occurred on March 9, 2026, with co…

Geopolitics

Australia to grant visa to five Iranian women soccer players after Trump appeal

The Hindu – World · India

The team is in Australia ‌for the Asian Cup tournament

Geopolitics

US senators demand probe into ‘appalling’ attack on girls’s school in Iran

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Top Democrats say Minab school bombing that killed at least 170 people 'must be fully and impartially reviewed'.

Geopolitics

Trump says Australia has ‘taken care of’ some Iranian women footballers

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Players' union FIFPRO expressed serious concerns for team after criticism for not singing anthem before first match.

Geopolitics

Germany: AfD marks success in state election, despite scandals

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

In the state election in Baden-Württemberg, the far-right AfD almost doubled its result to just under 19%. However, given the numerous crises within the party,…

Geopolitics

Germany: Chancellor Merz downplays a state election defeat

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

The Green party scored a surprise win at the state election in Baden-Württemberg. The results came as a blow to the conservative CDU and the center-left SPD, w…

Geopolitics

Ohio State University president resigns over ‘inappropriate relationship’

The Guardian – World · Europe

Walter ‘Ted’ Carter Jr says he ‘made a mistake in allowing inappropriate access to Ohio State leadership’Sign up for the Breaking News US email to get newslett…

Geopolitics

US and Israel launch strikes across Iran as crowds celebrate new supreme leader

The Guardian – World · Europe

Mojtaba Khamenei’s supporters take to streets of Tehran on the same day Iran attacks targets in Israel and Gulf statesMiddle East crisis – live updatesUS and I…

Geopolitics

Iran’s new supreme leader brings mystery element to Middle East crisis

The Guardian – World · Europe

What Mojtaba Khamenei will do with his leadership is now the key question after he succeeds his fatherCrowds in Tehran greeted the announcement of the country’…

Geopolitics

A country divided: state media show pro-Mojtaba protests as Iranians online fear repression

The Guardian – World · Europe

With new supreme leader’s strong connections to the IRGC, critics fear worse is to come – if he survivesAt around midday, even as airstrikes hit several parts …

Geopolitics

Ukraine sent drone experts to protect US bases in Jordan, says Zelenskyy

The Guardian – World · Europe

Interceptor drones and operators deployed to Middle East after ‘requests for help from 11 countries neighbouring Iran’Middle East crisis – live updatesUkraine’…

Geopolitics

X suspends 800m accounts in one year amid ‘massive’ scale of manipulation attempts

The Guardian – World · Europe

Social media company tells MPs of continual fight against state-backed attempts, with Russia being most prolificElon Musk’s X said it has suspended 800m accoun…

Geopolitics

Carney calls three by-elections in Canada that could grant him a majority

BBC News – World · Europe

The Liberal government currently has 169 seats in parliament, just three shy of a majority in Canada's parliament.

Geopolitics

Hundreds of teenagers report for duty as Croatia reinstates conscription

BBC News – World · Europe

Training will cover everything from traditional skills through to drone control and cyberwarfare techniques and countermeasures.

Geopolitics

Video Captures Apparent Strike Near Boys’ School in Iran

The New York Times – World · US

A communications tower seemed to be the intended target, according to satellite imagery analysis. Iranian state media reported that a boy had been killed in th…

Geopolitics

At a cemetery in Tehran, there are fresh graves and angry slogans.

The New York Times – World · US

- President Trump warned of intensified U.S. strikes against Iran if it threatens global energy, contradicting earlier claims the war was nearing an end. - O…

Geopolitics

Midnight missiles: Japan quietly deploys 1,000 km Type-12 launchers, China now within reach

Times of India – World · India

Japan is deploying its first long-range missiles. Launchers have arrived at a camp in Kumamoto Prefecture. These missiles will be operational by the end of Mar…

Geopolitics

From apology to choosing Mojtaba Khamenei: The growing rift between Iranian leadership

Times of India – World · India

Iran's leadership faces internal divisions following the death of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. President Pezeshkian's apology to neighbours sparked backlash from ha…

Geopolitics

Fuel shortage fear grips Pakistan: Sharif orders school shutdown, four-day workweek

Times of India – World · India

Pakistan has implemented austerity measures to conserve fuel amid Middle East conflict concerns. These include a two-week school closure, reduced government fu…

Geopolitics

Government asks refineries to boost LPG for homes amid Middle East crisis

Times of India – World · India

- TOI Business Desk provides global business news, covering markets, trends, analysis, and economic impacts. - Focuses on delivering timely insights to help …

Geopolitics

Merz’s party stumbles into a year of German state elections with a narrow defeat

The Hindu – World · India

Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s party has made a disappointing start to a year packed with German state elections, suffering a narrow defeat in an important indust…

Geopolitics

Rubio says Iran ‘trying to hold world hostage’ with strikes

The Hindu – World · India

- U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio accuses Iran of holding the world hostage via retaliatory strikes, asserting the U.S. is advancing war objectives to dism…

Geopolitics

PM Modi speaks to Nepal leaders Rabi Lamichhane, Balendra Shah

The Hindu – World · India

The PM congratulated the Rastriya Swatantra Party leaders on their election victory and conveyed India's commitment to work with them for mutual prosperity, pr…

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