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Geopolitics

Iran names Khamenei's son, Mojtaba, as new supreme leader: state media

The Hindu – World · India

It said that the clerical body “did not hesitate for a minute” in choosing a new leader, despite “the brutal aggression of the criminal America and the evil Zi…

Geopolitics

Israel-Iran war LIVE: Iran fires first missiles at Israel after choosing Mojtaba Khamenei as next supreme leader

The Hindu – World · India

Stock markets in South Korea and Japan fell sharply in early trade on Monday after oil prices soared above $100 per barrel for the first time in almost four ye…

Geopolitics

U.S. orders embassy staff to leave Saudi Arabia due to Iran war

The Hindu – World · India

The State Department said in a travel advisory it had "ordered non-emergency U.S. Government employees and U.S. Government employee family members to leave Sau…

Geopolitics

Trump vows control over Iran leaders as US troop death toll rises to seven

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Trump says any new supreme leader will 'not last long' without US approval; Pentagon confirms seventh US soldier killed.

Geopolitics

How do you track a war in real time?

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

US and Israel attack Iran: Information is power, and now everyone has it.

Geopolitics

Trump pledges to block legislation until US voter ID law passes

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

US president continues to focus on election administration ahead of November midterms, sparking concern from critics.

Geopolitics

Thousands flee Akobo after South Sudan army issues forced evacuation order

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Army tells UN and aid workers to leave as forces close in on one of the last opposition strongholds.

Geopolitics

Colombia elects Congress, chooses presidential candidates amid US tensions

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Colombians will choose from more than 3,000 candidates vying for 102 Senate seats and 182 House seats.

Geopolitics

Marches for International Women’s Day denounce war, abuse and oppression

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Marches on 115th anniversary of IWD place focus on issues like US-Israeli war on Iran and Trump's links with Epstein.

Geopolitics

Alba party to wind up and not contest Scottish election

The Guardian – World · Europe

Pro-independence party formed by Alex Salmond in 2021 had suffered membership fall and financial crisisThe Alba party has announced that it will wind up and no…

Geopolitics

Appointing a new leader is the least of Iran’s troubles

The Guardian – World · Europe

Regime lines up Khamenei’s son for the top job in a country reeling from the US-Israeli onslaught and virtually at war with its Gulf neighboursMiddle East cris…

Geopolitics

Israeli settlers and soldiers kill three Palestinians in West Bank village

The Guardian – World · Europe

Deadly attack near Ramallah is third in territory in a week as Israeli violence surges with global attention on Iran warMiddle East crisis – live updatesIsrael…

Geopolitics

U.S. Continues Airstrikes Against a Wide Array of Targets in Iran

The New York Times – World · US

A senior U.S. military official said those targets included missile launchers and air-defense sites.

Geopolitics

Mojtaba Khamenei, Son of Iran’s Slain Supreme Leader, Is a Mysterious Figure

The New York Times – World · US

The succession of the slain leader’s son is seen as a signal of the Islamic republic’s defiance of Israel and the United States, and of continuity during crisi…

Geopolitics

Sizing Up Iran’s Elite Guards

The New York Times – World · US

Many see the Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps as the main barrier to regime change, or any change at all, in Iran.

Geopolitics

Congress will ‘regret’ move against Om Birla: Rijiju on Parliament session eve

Times of India – World · India

- **Rijiju criticizes Congress ahead of Lok Sabha's resolution** to remove S (name missing). - **Resolution targets removal of S** amid political tensions. …

Geopolitics

Government launches campaign against ‘Sarpanch Pati’ practice

Times of India – World · India

- India's government launched a social media campaign to combat proxy sarpanch practices. - Initiative aims to curb misuse of power by unauthorized represent…

Geopolitics

Generational shift: On the Nepal election, the results

The Hindu – World · India

Nepal’s voters upend old political order as RSP faces governance test

Geopolitics

Starmer holds call with Trump to discuss war in Middle East after latest rebuke over Iran

South China Morning Post – World · China

Britain’s Prime Minister Keir Starmer and US President Donald Trump held a call on Sunday about the Middle East war, the UK government said, after fierce criti…

Geopolitics

Tehran indicates Khamenei’s son will be named supreme leader as Israel expands Iran strikes

South China Morning Post – World · China

Iran on Sunday indicated it had chosen Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s son Mojtaba as his successor, after Israel struck fuel depots in Tehran overnight and the confl…

Geopolitics

We, the American people, have had enough of endless wars

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

The US-Israeli war on Iran is illegal and goes against the interests of the American people.

Geopolitics

Is Israel reshaping Lebanon, trying to separate Hezbollah from its people?

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Analysts say Israel's actions in Lebanon, including mass displacement, are an effort to reshape the country.

Geopolitics

Stephen Miller a ‘big problem’ for Trump administration, says Republican senator

The Guardian – World · Europe

Thom Tillis, who called for the resignation or firing of DHS secretary Kristi Noem, says White House adviser ‘should go’Republican Senator Thom Tillis said on …

Geopolitics

Starmer speaks with Trump after president criticises lack of UK support for Iran strikes

The Guardian – World · Europe

Leaders discuss military cooperation day after US president hit out at PM over lack of immediate backing for attacksMiddle East crisis – live updatesKeir Starm…

Geopolitics

Private jet used for Nigel Farage Chagos stunt linked to Reform mega-donor

The Guardian – World · Europe

Exclusive: Plane that flew Reform leader to Maldives appears to be linked to billionaire Christopher HarborneNigel Farage’s attempt to reach the Chagos Island…

Geopolitics

West Bank Violence Intensifies, as Israeli Settlers Kill 3 Palestinians

The New York Times – World · US

A rise in settler attacks is terrorizing Palestinians in the occupied territory, at a time when global attention is focused on the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran.

Geopolitics

Lebanese Villagers Bury Hezbollah Fighters, Praising Their Defiance of Israel

The New York Times – World · US

After a fierce ground fight between Israeli forces and Iran-backed Hezbollah, the village of Nabi Sheet mourned its dead. “We are not here to bow,” said one vi…

Geopolitics

Middle East crisis: EAM Jaishankar to make statement in Lok Sabha on Monday

Times of India – World · India

- TOI News Desk operates 24/7 with a dedicated team to deliver real-time, comprehensive news globally. - Committed to excellence, they verify and present bre…

Geopolitics

'Khamenei’s son unacceptable': Trump wants his 'involvement' in choosing Iran's next leader

Times of India – World · India

- TOI World Desk's team of journalists and writers covers global events with dedication, providing timely and accurate news. - Focus on depth, accuracy, and …

Geopolitics

Nuclear stockpile to Kharg Island: Why Trump wants to send special forces to Iran

Times of India – World · India

The United States and Israel are reportedly discussing deploying special forces into Iran to secure its highly enriched uranium stockpile. President Trump has …

Geopolitics

Only 10% of MPs/MLAs women, says ADR report

Times of India – World · India

- **Women's Representation**: Only 10% (464 out of 4,666) of MPs/MLAs in India are women, per a recent report. - **Report Focus**: Highlights low women's pol…

Geopolitics

Hongkonger forks out HK$11,000 to flee Dubai after 8 failed attempts

South China Morning Post – World · China

Hongkonger Shirley Sung finally returned home on Sunday after being stranded in Dubai for a week and making eight failed attempts to secure a flight, ultimatel…

Geopolitics

Is Trump’s China trip still on? Despite Iran, Wang Yi sees potential

South China Morning Post – World · China

The United States and China could still have a “big year” in bilateral ties despite Washington’s ongoing strikes against Iran, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi…

Geopolitics

US activists, politicians rally on anniversary of civil rights march

South China Morning Post – World · China

Sixty-one years after state troopers attacked Civil Rights marchers on the Edmund Pettus Bridge in Selma, thousands are gathering in the Alabama city this week…

Geopolitics

Israel’s president responds to Trump call to pardon Netanyahu

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Herzog said Israel is a sovereign state that follows the rule of law after Trump urged him to grant Netanyahu a pardon.

Geopolitics

UNICEF spokesman enraged over child casualties from Israeli-US Iran war

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

UNICEF spokesman James Elder stressed the importance of growing numbers of children killed in global conflicts.

Geopolitics

Ex-rapper Balendra Shah set to be Nepal PM after party’s landslide election win

The Guardian – World · Europe

Shah’s Rastriya Swatantra party secures thumping victory in first poll since gen Z protests that toppled government Balendra Shah, the rapper turned politician…

Geopolitics

Opportunities, perils and pitfalls: how UK parties have responded to war in Iran

The Guardian – World · Europe

Starmer’s ‘purely defensive’ stance has won support among voters, but what challenges lie ahead for each party when it comes to their base’s view of war?Facing…

Geopolitics

German state election a test for chancellor Friedrich Merz

The Guardian – World · Europe

Leader’s centre-right CDU party is hoping to beat Greens in Sunday’s election in Baden-WürttembergFriedrich Merz’s centre-right CDU faces a regional election o…

Geopolitics

Swiss reject right-wing plan to cut licence fee for public broadcaster

BBC News – World · Europe

More than 60% voters said they wanted to keep the current licence fee levels, initial projections show.

General

Europe's mixed response to Iran war draws Trump's fury toward U.S. allies

NBC News – World · US

After a year of tariff threats, insults and diplomatic clashes with European allies, President Donald Trump is left to wage a war in Iran with only Israel by h…

General

Foreign minister rejects ceasefire calls, saying Iran is fighting for 'the sake of our people'

NBC News – World · US

Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has rejected calls for a ceasefire in the Middle East, telling NBC News’ “Meet the Press” that his country needs “to con…

Geopolitics

Iran Says It’s Close to Naming a New Supreme Leader

The New York Times – World · US

Iranian state media reported that the country’s top clerics have identified who will replace Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. They have not released his name.

Geopolitics

'Will not sign other bills until Save America Act is passed': Donald Trump

Times of India – World · India

President Trump declared he will not sign any further legislation until Congress passes the Save America Act, deeming it a top priority. He urged lawmakers to …

Geopolitics

Oli’s tabla gift, 'riyaaz' advice to Balen 4 yrs ago turns into Nepal poll’s sharpest irony

Times of India – World · India

Former PM KP Sharma Oli, who once gifted Kathmandu Mayor Balendra Shah a tabla, congratulated him on his recent electoral victory. Their relationship, initiall…

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