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Geopolitics

4 US bombers land in UK as Iran war continues

South China Morning Post – World · China

More United States bombers have landed in Britain after a week of strikes on Iran by the US and Israel. A first 146ft B-1 Lancer arrived at RAF Fairford in Glo…

Geopolitics

Will the US attack on Iran push North Korea even closer to Russia and China?

South China Morning Post – World · China

Washington’s decapitation operation in Iran would push Pyongyang to feel “vindicated” in developing nuclear weapons for its own security and move closer to Chi…

Geopolitics

Iranian authorities warn against ‘fifth column’, as no signs of war abating

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Intelligence Ministry renews call to report any suspicious activity through phone calls, messaging services.

Geopolitics

Israel kills father, daughter in Gaza as genocide continues amid wider war

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Suffering in Gaza and occupied West Bank remains acute as the world focuses on the US-Israeli war on Iran.

Geopolitics

Labour accuses Badenoch of scoring ‘cheap political points’ over Iran strikes

The Guardian – World · Europe

Defence minister urges ‘serious politics’ after Tory leader criticises prime minister’s stance at spring conferenceMiddle East crisis live: latest news updates…

Geopolitics

From TN to WB: How governor RN Ravi’s transfer impacts two poll-bound states

Times of India – World · India

- BJP accused of converting Raj Bhavans into "war rooms" for political strategy. - Trinamool Congress alleges Centre's move ties to election preparations. …

Geopolitics

PM Modi congratulates Nepal Government, people for successful polls

The Hindu – World · India

PM Modi also said that as a close friend and neighbour, India remains steadfast in its commitment to working closely with the people of Nepal and its new gover…

Geopolitics

‘I can’t sleep’: Iranian in Hong Kong gripped by fear as war intensifies

South China Morning Post – World · China

Behzad Mirzaei, who has lived in Hong Kong for three decades, is losing sleep as tensions involving Iran escalate, worried about his elderly mother in Tehran. …

Geopolitics

Iran defies US demands for surrender but apologises for strikes on neighbours

South China Morning Post – World · China

Iran’s president said on Saturday that a demand by the United States for an unconditional surrender is a “dream that they should take to their grave”. Presiden…

Geopolitics

Hong Kong police step up security at consulates of nations in Middle East conflict

South China Morning Post – World · China

Hong Kong police have stepped up security around the consulates and officials of countries involved in the Middle East conflict, the South China Morning Post h…

Geopolitics

Iranian Kurd leader in Iraq says ground operation into Iran ‘highly likely’

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Hosseini tells Al Jazeera that 'there is a strong probability of action' as the IRGC announces strikes on rebel targets.

Geopolitics

Protests in Cuba after thousands without power following blackout

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

There have been protests in darkness in Cuba, as thousands of people still remain without electricity after a blackout.

Geopolitics

Beirut’s southern suburbs in ruins after Israeli attack

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Israeli strikes have left parts of Beirut’s southern suburbs in ruins.

Geopolitics

Trump-Netanyahu’s ‘war in search of a strategy’

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

An illegal war, two leaders in cahoots and media outlets struggling to meet the moment.

Geopolitics

Sirens echo in occupied East Jerusalem warning of Iranian missiles

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Air raid sirens blared across occupied East Jerusalem on Saturday after missiles were reportedly fired by Iran.

Geopolitics

Kurdish fighters say Iran ground operation ‘highly likely’

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Babasheikh Hosseini has told Al Jazeera it is highly likely that Kurdish fighters will stage a ground operation in Iran.

Geopolitics

Indonesians protest Iran war, pressure president over US ties

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Protesters in Indonesia have rallied against the US-Israeli war on Iran, denouncing their government's ties to the US.

Geopolitics

Aftermath of village in Lebanon after Hezbollah, Israeli troops clash

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Aftermath of village in Lebanon after Hezbollah, Israeli troops clash

Geopolitics

Ukraine: Russia strikes hit apartment block in Kharkiv

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

Overnight drone and missile strikes across Ukraine left more than a dozen wounded, including children. Peace negotiations have stalled amid the turmoil in the …

Geopolitics

‘Operation Epstein Distraction’: Trump’s bloody Iran ‘hype videos’ seem to target niche audience

The Guardian – World · Europe

White House wages online propaganda campaign with aggressive and tasteless videos seemingly designed for young rightwing American men Rap and EDM. Clips from a…

Geopolitics

Iran rejects Trump’s demand for unconditional surrender as a ‘dream’

The Guardian – World · Europe

Masoud Pezeshkian issues rare apology to neighbouring Gulf states for Iranian strikes as war enters eighth dayMiddle East crisis live: latest news updatesThe p…

Geopolitics

Trump skirts Congress over Iran war as Republicans simply step aside

The Guardian – World · Europe

Senate blocks war powers measure and House follows suit – now president can bomb Iran free from congressional interferenceBefore US troops invaded Iraq, George…

General

A free Iran is their shared dream. But the diaspora remains torn on the best path forward.

NBC News – World · US

The mix of joy and anxiety among the Iranian diaspora in recent days reflects the complicated emotions many feel as violence escalates in the Middle East.

Geopolitics

What the U.S. and Israel Have Targeted in Their Iran Blitz

The New York Times – World · US

The waves of bombings reveal a broad effort to ravage the country’s leadership and security services.

Geopolitics

At Trump’s Summit in Miami, Bolivia Makes a Political U-turn Toward the U.S.

The New York Times – World · US

For the past two decades, Bolivia resisted U.S. influence. A rightward shift is reorienting the country’s president toward Washington.

Geopolitics

How Good Intentions Helped Pave Trump’s Road to Iran

The New York Times – World · US

Humanitarians proposed a loophole in international law. Decades later, Trump is jumping through it.

Geopolitics

Russia Attacks Kharkiv and Kyiv in Ukraine

The New York Times – World · US

At least eight people were killed when a Russian missile hit a five-story apartment building in the city of Kharkiv, and Kyiv and several other regions also ca…

Geopolitics

'Today, Iran will be hit very hard!' Trump hints at targeting more leaders

Times of India – World · India

US President Donald Trump issued a stark warning to Iran, threatening severe retaliation for its "bad behaviour" and considering new targets for "complete dest…

Geopolitics

'Never depended on permission': Govt official on India buying Russian oil

Times of India – World · India

India has clarified its energy policy is driven by affordability, availability, and sustainability, not external permissions. A government official says recent…

Geopolitics

Bangladesh voted against radical Islamists; has hopes for Tarique Rahman: Taslima Nasrin

The Hindu – World · India

The BNP, led by Tarique Rahman, won a decisive mandate in February 2026, winning 209 of the 298 seats; its allies picked up another three seats, giving the blo…

Geopolitics

Donald Trump vows ‘Iran will be hit very hard’

The Hindu – World · India

Iran is ‘the loser of the Middle East,’ and will be for many decades until they surrender or, more likely, completely collapse! Mr. Trump said after Iranian Pr…

Geopolitics

Trump’s ‘feeling’-driven Iran war cops criticism for ‘arrogant’ messaging

South China Morning Post – World · China

President Donald Trump has plunged the United States into its most significant conflict in decades over a “feeling”. It is not his political opponents saying t…

Geopolitics

Nepal election: rapper-turned-politician Balen Shah poised to become next prime minister

South China Morning Post – World · China

A 35-year-old rapper and engineer who entered politics just four years ago holds an unassailable lead over a former prime minister in Nepal’s crucial parliamen…

Geopolitics

Indonesian president’s US ties questioned amid public anger over Iran war

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Calls at home for leader of the world's largest Muslim nation to distance from Washington amid US-Israel war on Iran.

Geopolitics

Hezbollah, Israeli troops clash on the ground in eastern Lebanon’s Bekaa

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Lebanese Health Ministry says at least 16 people killed, 35 wounded in Israeli air raids on the town of Nabi Chit.

Geopolitics

Panic at Pakistan fuel stations over Iran war

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Long queues formed at fuel stations in Pakistan ahead of a government announcement to raise prices.

Geopolitics

Overnight US-Israeli strikes in Tehran target airport

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Overnight US-Israeli strikes in Tehran target airport

Geopolitics

Iran’s president apologises for attacking neighbouring countries

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian has apologised for attacking neighbouring countries, in a pre-recorded address.

Geopolitics

US-Israel war on Iran destabilizes Middle East politics

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

As the United States and Israel expand their war and Iran continues to launch retaliatory strikes, governments across the region are finding their domestic pol…

Geopolitics

Germany news: State election set to test Merz's popularity

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

Chancellor Merz's CDU is neck-and-neck with the Greens ahead of elections in Baden-Württemberg on Sunday. Plus, one in four German households says it has no sa…

Geopolitics

From ‘peace president’ to Operation Epic Fury: Donald Trump’s road to war

The Guardian – World · Europe

In reality, US president’s opposition to foreign entanglements had only ever been partialDonald Trump ordered the launch of the war on Iran last Friday afterno…

Geopolitics

At Perth’s CPAC conference, Liberal party faithful speak of ‘the lost Australians’ – with no sign of One Nation

The Guardian – World · Europe

Andrew Hastie, Basil Zempilas and Warren Mundine were among the guests at the conservative convention, which focused on immigration and housingGet our breaking…

Geopolitics

‘An ideological guest list’: Trump invites Latin America’s rightwing leaders to Florida summit

The Guardian – World · Europe

Omission of presidents of Brazil, Mexico and Colombia, however, exposes failure of US president’s ‘theatrical’ doctrine, say expertsDonald Trump will welcome t…

Geopolitics

Canada’s Carney wants Andrew removed from UK line of succession over Epstein ties

South China Morning Post – World · China

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has called for former British prince Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor to be removed from the royal line of succession over his “d…

Geopolitics

Pro-Palestinian activist records questioning by German border police

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Pro-Palestinian German activist Yasemin Acar told Al Jazeera about what she says was harassment at a Berlin airport.

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