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Geopolitics

Montana Republican Steve Daines drops Senate re-election bid minutes before deadline

The Guardian – World · Europe

Trump ally Daines confirms resignation and withdraws bid for a third term, saying: ‘It is time for new leaders’Republican US senator Steve Daines of Montana dr…

Geopolitics

Nepal votes in election pitting entrenched old guard against a powerful youth movement

The Guardian – World · Europe

The general election is the first since gen-Z protests forced Nepal’s then-prime minister to quitNearly six months after a wave of unprecedented youth-led prot…

Geopolitics

Australian PM Anthony Albanese gave Donald Trump model nuclear submarine on golden plate at White House

The Guardian – World · Europe

Exclusive: Prime minister also presented Melania Trump with a $3,000 Paspaley pearl pendantThe Australian prime minister, Anthony Albanese, gave Donald Trump a…

Geopolitics

Why does Yao Ming, the 7ft 6in ex-basketballer, attend China’s Two Sessions meetings?

The Guardian – World · Europe

Among the 3,000 delegates is former athlete who sits as an independent on the National People’s CongressWhat are China’s Two Sessions and why do they matter?Mo…

Geopolitics

The devastating conflict where both sides have reasons to keep fighting

BBC News – World · Europe

A strong supply of weapons and a history of long wars make Sudan's conflict particularly troubling.

Geopolitics

Senate Thwarts Bid to Curb Trump’s War Powers on Iran

The New York Times – World · US

Nearly every Republican voted to block a measure that would require that President Trump win authorization from Congress to continue the offensive in the Middl…

Geopolitics

Israelis Celebrate Purim Amid Iranian Missile Attacks

The New York Times – World · US

The war did not stop ultra-Orthodox parts of Jerusalem from drinking and dancing for the Jewish holiday.

Geopolitics

Experts doubt Tehran’s claims of advanced ‘hypersonic’ missiles.

The New York Times – World · US

As Iran fires fewer ballistic missiles, experts doubt Tehran is saving more advanced weapons.

Geopolitics

PIO diplomat criticises UK foreign office for being woke, quits

Times of India – World · India

A senior British diplomat of Indian origin has resigned, citing the Foreign Office's 'woke' culture and an overemphasis on international law at the expense of …

Geopolitics

Nepal votes today: Pitted against Balen, Oli faces litmus test of 50-year-old career

Times of India – World · India

Nepal's upcoming election sees a generational clash as Gen Z voters challenge traditional leadership. Despite facing constitutional crises and internal party d…

Geopolitics

Middle East crisis: Trump rates US war effort ‘15 out of 10’

Times of India – World · India

US President Trump declared the campaign against Iran "about a 15" on a scale of 10, citing success in decimating Iranian leadership and missile capabilities. …

Geopolitics

U.S. House committee votes to subpoena Attorney General Bondi to answer questions over the Epstein files

The Hindu – World · India

Five Republicans joined Democrats to support the subpoena proposed by GOP Rep. Nancy Mace of South Carolina in a sign of continued frustration with the departm…

Geopolitics

Republicans vote down legislation to halt Iran war in Congress' first vote on conflict

The Hindu – World · India

The war powers resolution gave lawmakers an opportunity to demand congressional approval before any further attacks are carried out; the vote forced them to ta…

Geopolitics

Trump weighing U.S. role in Iran after conflict, White House says

The Hindu – World · India

A Reuters/Ipsos poll released earlier this week showed ⁠that only one in four Americans approves of U.S. strikes on Iran that have plunged the West Asia into ‌…

Geopolitics

Iran-Israel war LIVE: Iran launches missiles at Israel as war enters sixth day

The Hindu – World · India

Israel says it is working to intercept Iranian missiles; Air strike hits Hezbollah's Beirut stronghold after Israel warning

Geopolitics

Anti-war activist, three police officers injured in scuffle at U.S. Capitol Hill

The Hindu – World · India

The protester, Brian C. McGinnis of North Carolina, was arrested and faces three counts of assaulting a police officer and three counts of resisting arrest and…

Geopolitics

Who is Mojtaba Khamenei, a contender for Iran’s leadership amid war?

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Mojtaba Khamenei emerges as potential successor after death of his father, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, in US-Israel attacks.

Geopolitics

Iran war: Redrawing the map of the Middle East, Israeli style?

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

‘We already are in a scenario where the US has lost control of this war,’ argues political scientist Vali Nasr.

Geopolitics

US Dems say Iran troop deployment ‘more likely’ ahead of war powers vote

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Resolution aims to constrain Trump’s war capabilities, but faces uphill battle with veto likely if passed by Congress.

Geopolitics

Spain denies White House claim it agreed to cooperate with US military

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Spain reiterates its opposition to war on Iran despite Trump's threat of cutting off trade with the European country.

Geopolitics

Israeli attacks, threats fuel mass displacement crisis in southern Lebanon

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Tens of thousands have fled their homes in Lebanon's south as Israel issues forced evacuation order for entire area.

Geopolitics

Why Iran’s system may endure the US–Israel strikes

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Why Iran’s Islamic Republic is more prepared than Washington expected.

Geopolitics

Russia accuses Ukraine of drone attack as gas tanker sinks in Mediterranean

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Russian President Vladimir Putin accuses Ukraine of carrying out a 'terrorist attack.'

Geopolitics

Why Washington can’t stop Trump on Iran

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Trump has launched strikes on Iran while Congress debates war powers.

Geopolitics

Texas primaries: will James Talarico finally deliver Democrats a seat in the red state?

The Guardian – World · Europe

Democratic voters in Texas displayed a pragmatic survival instinct in picking Talarico as their US Senate candidateJames Talarico wins Democratic primary for U…

Geopolitics

Trump-aligned candidates surge as some incumbents fall: five key takeaways from US primary elections

The Guardian – World · Europe

From Texas to North Carolina, incumbents fall as Democrats gain in Arkansas, signaling 2026 turbulenceUS politics live – latest updatesThere was more at stake …

Geopolitics

Bard faculty call for ‘transition’ plan for college president linked to Epstein

The Guardian – World · Europe

Faculty members stop short of calling for Leon Botstein to resign in wake of revelations about ties with sex offender Members of Bard College’s faculty have ca…

Geopolitics

Pam Bondi subpoenaed by US House in Jeffrey Epstein investigation

The Guardian – World · Europe

Republicans join Democrats to vote 24-19 to approve motion to compel US attorney general to testifyUS politics live – latest updatesSign up for the Breaking Ne…

Geopolitics

Badenoch gives a borderline disgraceful performance at PMQs on Iran | John Crace

The Guardian – World · Europe

At times like this you have to thank your lucky stars that the opposition leader is not in Downing Street On another day it might even have been quite funny. T…

Geopolitics

Putin accuses Ukraine of attacking gas tanker that exploded and sank off Libya

The Guardian – World · Europe

The Arctic Metagaz burst into flames before sinking after what the Russian president described as a terrorist attackVladimir Putin has accused Ukraine of carry…

Geopolitics

Blackout in Cuba leaves millions without power amid US oil chokehold

The Guardian – World · Europe

Latest outage darkens island facing dwindling oil reserves and increasing pressure from WashingtonA blackout hit the western half of Cuba on Wednesday, leaving…

General

Who is set to be in charge in Iran now that Khamenei is dead? A powerful hard-line military corps

NBC News – World · US

The U.S.-Israeli attack that ended Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s iron-fisted rule of Iran also created a power vacuum in the Islamic Republic for the first time in …

Geopolitics

Videos Show Homes and Businesses Across Mideast Caught Up by War

The New York Times – World · US

As the conflict widens, residents across the Middle East are feeling the consequences of the U.S. and Israeli attacks on Iran.

Geopolitics

Hegseth will headline a campaign rally next week in the home district of a soldier killed in the Iran war.

The New York Times – World · US

The defense secretary planned to appear at a “Top Gun”-themed event for Representative Zach Nunn, Republican of Iowa, in the district where all four fallen sol…

Geopolitics

Spain insists it is not cooperating with U.S. on Iran war despite a White House claim.

The New York Times – World · US

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Geopolitics

Your Iran questions, answered

The New York Times – World · US

My colleagues address your queries about the expanding conflict in the Middle East.

Geopolitics

West Asia tensions: 1,500 flights cancelled in 4 days, AI to add capacity on key long routes

Times of India – World · India

Airlines are intensifying evacuation efforts with special flights as Middle East air travel disruptions continue for the fourth day. Indian carriers planned 58…

Geopolitics

Nitish Kumar heads for Rajya Sabha, paves way for BJP CM in Bihar

Times of India – World · India

To File Nomination In Patna Today In Shah's Presence

Geopolitics

Stocks empty or strategic move? Iran firing fewer missiles, says top US General

Times of India – World · India

Iran's missile and drone attacks have significantly decreased, according to US military chief General Dan Caine. Despite this, Washington is expanding its off…

Geopolitics

Hezbollah says will confront Israel-U.S. ‘aggression’, will not surrender

The Hindu – World · India

"We are facing aggression... our choice is to confront it until the ultimate sacrifice, and we will not surrender," said Hezbollah

Tech & Startups

The Texas Senate Primary Was a Preview of Creator Wars to Come

Wired · Global

After the 2024 election, influencers were seen as an asset. A contentious race between Democrats James Talarico and Jasmine Crockett showed that they can also …

Geopolitics

Relief, joy as first flight back from Dubai brings stranded Hongkongers home

South China Morning Post – World · China

Hong Kong travellers rejoiced on Wednesday evening after arriving home safely on the first flight from Dubai to the city since US-Israeli strikes on Iran disru…

Geopolitics

Iraqi women’s rights activist Yanar Mohammed killing spurs call for justice

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Amnesty International decries Mohammed's killing as 'calculated assault to stifle human rights defenders' in Iraq.

Geopolitics

Trump’s endgame in Iran: Regime change without US ‘boots on the ground’

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Analysts say it would be difficult, if not impossible, to bring down the Iranian system with US-Israeli air power alone.

Geopolitics

Pete Hegseth says Iranian regime is ‘toast’ as US expands military offensive

The Guardian – World · Europe

The Pentagon chief claims Tehran ‘cannot outlast’ US as strikes intensify and civilian toll climbsThe US will have complete, uncontested control of Iranian air…

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