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Kurdish fighters could become key players in Iran war
NBC News – World · US
As tensions with Iran escalate, Kurdish groups could become involved in the conflict with the potential backing of U.S. and Israeli forces.
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Geopolitics
Trump Demands Iran’s ‘Unconditional Surrender’ as Israel Pounds Tehran and Lebanon
The New York Times – World · US
Israel’s air forces shifted their focus back to Iran on Friday after a night of heavy bombardment in Lebanon, which was quickly becoming one of the largest fro…
Geopolitics
Can we say senior UN official? he is the head of an agency
The New York Times – World · US
- U.S. and Israel expanded attacks on Iran’s fuel depots and military targets, aiming to destabilize its government, with Iran vowing retaliation. - Iran’s l…
Geopolitics
Russia Gets Silent Treatment in Paralympics Return
The New York Times – World · US
Russia’s flag was paraded at the opening ceremony of the Paralympics for the first time since 2014 prompting a boycott by several nations led by Ukraine.
Geopolitics
Trump Echoes F.D.R. and Grant in Calling for ‘Unconditional Surrender’
The New York Times – World · US
President Trump demanded that Iran capitulate in the war with the United States, invoking a phrase made famous by statesmen and generals.
Geopolitics
Opposition notice to oust Speaker Om Birla to be taken up in Lok Sabha on Monday
Times of India – World · India
Lok Sabha will debate a no-confidence motion against Speaker Om Birla on March 9, moved by Congress and allies over alleged partisan conduct. Despite NDA's maj…
Geopolitics
West Bengal: Didi begins sit-in, alleges EC 'plot' to delete voters' names
Times of India – World · India
West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee launched a sit-in protest, accusing the BJP and Election Commission of a conspiracy to disenfranchise voters by removing genuine…
Geopolitics
'Red corridor' will be crushed by March 31, says Amit Shah
Times of India – World · India
Union Home Minister Amit Shah announced that left-wing extremism will be completely wiped out by March 31, ending the ambition of a "red corridor" from Tirupat…
Geopolitics
Nitish Kumar firm on Rajya Sabha move, son Nishant to join JDU tomorrow
Times of India – World · India
Nishant Kumar, son of Bihar CM Nitish Kumar, is set to join the JDU on March 8, marking his political debut. Nitish Kumar has affirmed his decision to move to …
Geopolitics
U.S. pressing Sri Lanka not to repatriate Iranian crew and survivors from sunken ship, memo says
The Hindu – World · India
A U.S. submarine sank the IRIS Dena warship in the Indian Ocean about 19 nautical miles off Sri Lanka’s southern port city of Galle on Wednesday, killing doze…
Tech & Startups
The Future of Iran’s Internet Is More Uncertain Than Ever
Wired · Global
Iran’s internet shutdown has reduced connectivity by 99 percent, with air strikes likely causing additional outages, and few workarounds remaining.
Geopolitics
Why Melania Trump’s UN speech is an affront to decency
South China Morning Post – World · China
I am a sucker for all kinds of humour, including tasteless jokes. But I draw the line at sick jokes being reported as serious news. As far as those jokes go, t…
Geopolitics
CCTV video captures moment strike lands next to boys’ school in Iran
Al Jazeera – News · Middle East
CCTV video showing the moment a missile struck next to a boys’ school in Iran’s Qazvin.
Geopolitics
Iran’s future will be determined by Iranians, not Trump, officials say
Al Jazeera – News · Middle East
Ghalibaf says Iran's fate will not be decided by 'Epstein's gang' as Trump pushes for role in choosing supreme leader.
Geopolitics
What the world is getting wrong about what Iranians think
Al Jazeera – News · Middle East
The US-Israeli war on Iran is exposing deep divisions among Iranians in the diaspora and in Iran.
Geopolitics
Messi criticised for applauding Trump amid US attacks on Iran
Al Jazeera – News · Middle East
Lionel Messi has been criticised for meeting US President Donald Trump and applauding his latest brief on the Iran war.
Geopolitics
Spanish politician slams those using ‘feminism’ as excuse for Iran war
Al Jazeera – News · Middle East
“This is how the right defends the rights of Iranian women: by celebrating the murder of 160 girls.”
Geopolitics
US and Israel attacking Iran at ‘record pace’, war monitor says
Al Jazeera – News · Middle East
Airwars says first days of US-Israeli Iran strikes 'hit significantly more targets than any campaign in recent decades'.
Geopolitics
Do Americans support Trump's Iran war?
Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe
US strikes on Iran are driving up oil prices and inflation. Does Trump's MAGA base back this war?
Geopolitics
Kristi Noem’s departure from the DHS won’t mean an end to agency’s violent tactics
The Guardian – World · Europe
A change of leadership means little to an agency ‘shielded from scrutiny and unchecked by oversight’, human rights and advocacy organizations fearUS politics l…
General
'Either freedom or death': Young Iranian man says he's willing to die for democracy
NBC News – World · US
In an exclusive interview, a young man in Iran's war zone weighs what may come next for his country as the war escalates in the Middle East.
Geopolitics
New England Patriots’ Plane Ferried Americans Back From Middle East
The New York Times – World · US
The flight was arranged and paid for by the State Department, officials said, as part of the evacuations of citizens stranded by attacks in the Middle East.
Geopolitics
Families Forced to Sleep on the Streets of Beirut as Israel Pounds Hezbollah
The New York Times – World · US
Thousands fled the southern outskirts of the Lebanese capital before Israel unleashed heavy strikes on the militant group overnight. Many say they have nowhere…
Geopolitics
As Trump Focuses on Cuba, DOJ Seeks Charges Against Its Leaders
The New York Times – World · US
The move comes as President Trump is ratcheting up his rhetorical assault on Cuba’s leadership.
Geopolitics
Israel says it struck an underground bunker at Khamenei’s compound.
The New York Times – World · US
- U.S. and Israel intensified attacks on Iran, with Iran retaliating; maps show widespread damage across the Middle East. - Over 5,000 U.S. troops deployed i…
Geopolitics
Macron speaks with Lebanon’s leader, as France seeks to broker a truce between Israel and Hezbollah.
The New York Times – World · US
- Israeli military launched strikes on Tehran, targeting infrastructure near Mehrabad Airport, with Iran confirming damage and U.S. officials noting Russian in…
Geopolitics
UK to offer up to £40,000 to failed asylum-seekers to leave country
Times of India – World · India
Britain is piloting a scheme offering up to £40,000 per family to failed asylum-seekers to leave voluntarily. Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood stated this aims t…
Geopolitics
Lamichhane: TV star who built RSP that caught Nepal’s imagination in just 4 years
Times of India – World · India
- Rabi Lamichhane, 50, rose rapidly in Nepali politics, becoming a prominent figure. - He was already a well-known figure in Nepal before entering politics. …
Geopolitics
Self-reliance only way to stay relevant in era of global uncertainty: Rajnath Singh
Times of India – World · India
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh emphasized self-reliance as crucial for navigating global uncertainty, citing supply chain realignments and rising maritime acti…
Geopolitics
Mic-drop mandate as Nepal grooves to rapper Balen’s beat
Times of India – World · India
Nepal's political landscape has been dramatically reshaped as the Rastriya Swatantra Party, spearheaded by Balen Shah, achieved a stunning victory in the parli…
Geopolitics
Trump says Cuba is going to ‘fall pretty soon’
South China Morning Post – World · China
US President Donald Trump said on Friday that “Cuba is gonna fall pretty soon” in a renewed threat to the communist-ruled island already facing a US energy blo…
Geopolitics
Kurdish opposition mulls whether to trust Trump after Iran uprising call
Al Jazeera – News · Middle East
Iranian Kurds weigh risks of fighting government, uncertain of US and Israeli support for any uprising.
Geopolitics
In a bid to counter China, Trump hosts a summit for Latin America leaders
Al Jazeera – News · Middle East
Experts say Trump must offer 'tangible economic benefits' to Latin America to curb China's growth in the region.
Geopolitics
Has Donald Trump failed to sell the Iran war to the world?
Al Jazeera – News · Middle East
Some of Washington's allies have been critical and will not join the conflict.
Geopolitics
Calls grow for independent probe into deadly Iranian girls’ school attack
Al Jazeera – News · Middle East
'No excuse for killing girls in a classroom,' UN experts say, amid push for justice after Minab primary school assault.
Geopolitics
Video shows explosions near Tehran’s Azadi Tower
Al Jazeera – News · Middle East
A video has been released showing huge explosions near Tehran’s Azadi Tower.
Geopolitics
Iran: Will Kurdish forces be the US' 'boots on the ground?'
Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe
US President Donald Trump is encouraging Iranian Kurds to fight against the regime in Tehran. A Kurdish offensive, however, could create new challenges in Iran…
Geopolitics
EU suspends visa-free travel for Georgian officials
Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe
Georgian diplomats, government officials, and ministers have lost their visa-free travel privileges in all EU countries — a move that Brussels has taken in res…
Geopolitics
Iceland to hold referendum on resuming EU membership bid
Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe
Iceland's government has said a vote on resuming accession talks with the EU will be held in August. Iceland withdrew from talks in 2013 — but rising costs, th…
Geopolitics
White House releases video promoting ‘justice the American way’ featuring Hollywood characters
The Guardian – World · Europe
Critics have called Trump administration’s provocative video ‘slopaganda’, used to promote president’s agenda‘A piece of supremely nasty mischief’: the Guardia…
Geopolitics
US senator seeks perjury investigation into Kristi Noem over DHS spending
The Guardian – World · Europe
Senator Richard Blumenthal alleges the ousted DHS secretary lied to Congress about the agency’s contractsSign up for the Breaking News US email to get newslett…
Geopolitics
Keir Starmer accused of ‘mimicking Trump’ with Middle East crisis TikTok post
The Guardian – World · Europe
PM justifies position on US-Israel war on Iran in social media post using the Dire Straits song Money for NothingKeir Starmer has been accused of trying to mim…
Geopolitics
‘If they don’t stop, Tehran will turn into Gaza’: Iranians describe night of terror
The Guardian – World · Europe
People tell of scenes of panic during airstrikes on Iran’s capital, with several saying they feared they would dieMiddle East crisis – live updatesSleeplessnes…
Geopolitics
Iranian mathematician missing in Canada may have been targeted by Tehran, activists say
The Guardian – World · Europe
Police say Masood Masjoody was most likely murdered; Iranian expats suspect he was killed for his criticism of the theocratic regimePolice in Canada have concl…
Geopolitics
Beirut evacuees 'sleeping in tents and cars'
BBC News – World · Europe
Some residents in the Beirut suburb of Dahieh have left their homes amid ongoing air strikes by Israel.
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