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Geopolitics

House opens inquiry into Texas lawmaker over alleged affair with aide

The Guardian – World · Europe

Tony Gonzales allegedly had affair with Regina Ann Santos-Aviles, who later died after setting herself on fireUS politics live – latest updatesSign up for the …

Geopolitics

Andy Burnham criticises ‘bankruptcy’ of Labour approach to campaigning

The Guardian – World · Europe

Greater Manchester mayor rekindles leadership speculation with speech addressing party’s byelection lossAndy Burnham has reignited hostilities with Keir Starme…

Geopolitics

Gavin Newsom likens Israel to ‘an apartheid state’ and decries war on Iran

The Guardian – World · Europe

California governor was asked if US should rethink military partnership with Israel while promoting his memoir in LASign up for the Breaking News US email to g…

Geopolitics

Watch: Heavy gunfire heard as BBC reports from border of Israel and Lebanon

BBC News – World · Europe

From the Israeli town of Metula on the border with Lebanon, the BBC's Jon Donnison heard what sounded like a full-on gun battle.

Geopolitics

US Senate to vote on Trump's war powers as Iran conflict continues

BBC News – World · Europe

The measure, which is not expected to pass, would require the withdrawal of US forces from the operation until approved by Congress.

Geopolitics

Iran postpones Khamenei funeral as US-Israeli bombardment continues

BBC News – World · Europe

An official says more preparations are needed for the three-day ceremony in Tehran, where the supreme leader will lie in state.

Geopolitics

Hegseth Says a U.S. Strike Killed an Iranian Who Plotted to Assassinate Trump

The New York Times – World · US

The Pentagon provided few details, but the Trump administration has said that Iran’s efforts to kill U.S. officials is one reason the United States launched it…

Geopolitics

Israel and U.S. Trumpet Their Collaboration in War Against Iran

The New York Times – World · US

U.S. and Israeli military officials are talking as often as 4,000 to 5,000 times a day, divvying up targets across Iran.

Geopolitics

As Israel Pounds Lebanon, Thousands of Syrians There Flee Back Home

The New York Times – World · US

“I felt great fear and I ran,” says one of thousands of Syrians who are leaving what had been a relatively safe refuge during the war in Syria.

Geopolitics

The conflict is choking off the world’s oil and gas.

The New York Times – World · US

- U.S. and Israel intensified attacks on Iran, with Iran retaliating; over 5,000 U.S. troops deployed, raising ground invasion fears. - Israel advanced into …

Geopolitics

'Iran war is for Armageddon and return of Jesus, US troops told'

Times of India – World · India

- TOI World Desk's team covers global events with dedication, focusing on accuracy, depth, and timeliness. - Committed to delivering nuanced understanding of…

Geopolitics

Nepal deploys over 3 lakh security personnel for March 5 polls

The Hindu – World · India

Acting Election Commissioner Ram Prasad Bhandari said the percentage of invalid ballots was expected to be minimal due to extensive voter education programmes …

Geopolitics

Watch: Nepal is going to polls on March 5: Why it matters | The Hindu Explains

The Hindu – World · India

Nepal is heading to the polls on March 5, 2026 — a landmark election triggered two years early by a youth-led uprising that brought down the government, killed…

Geopolitics

Russia blames Ukrainian sea drones for attacking tanker that sank in Mediterranean

The Hindu – World · India

The tanker, carrying 61,000 tons of LNG, “completely sank” between Libya and Malta, a statement said

Geopolitics

Nepal goes to polls amid domestic upheaval and regional power plays

The Hindu – World · India

The March 5 election is expected to restore constitutional order and bring the democratic process back on track

Geopolitics

Pakistan aims to walk tightrope between Saudi Arabia and Iran as war flares in region

South China Morning Post – World · China

Iran’s nuclear-armed neighbour Pakistan has invoked its mutual defence pact with Saudi Arabia in response to Tehran’s missile and drone attacks on the kingdom,…

Geopolitics

Khamenei’s fall exposes China’s military AI lag versus US, Beijing adviser warns

South China Morning Post – World · China

China must speed up military applications of AI and deepen civil-military fusion to narrow its strategic gap with the United States, a leading Chinese politica…

Geopolitics

Pakistan’s forever war and the politics of exhaustion

South China Morning Post – World · China

The latest exchange of air strikes and border clashes between Pakistan and Afghanistan has once again pushed the region to the brink, reviving a dread among th…

Geopolitics

Turkey says missile launched from Iran destroyed by Nato

South China Morning Post – World · China

A ballistic missile launched from Iran and heading towards Turkish airspace via Iraq and Syria was destroyed by Nato air defence systems, Turkish officials sai…

Geopolitics

Iran delays funeral of supreme leader over crowd concerns

South China Morning Post – World · China

Iran postponed the funeral of late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who was killed in a US-Israeli airstrike last weekend, citing expectations of large c…

Geopolitics

Hegseth says more US forces arriving in Middle East as Iran war ramps up

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth says war 'just getting started' as death toll in Iran since Saturday surpasses 1,000.

Geopolitics

Which oil and gas facilities in the Gulf have been attacked?

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Damage to several energy facilities has caused global prices to spike, but Iran denies it is targeting energy sites.

Geopolitics

Are the US and Israel planning an ethnic civil war in Iran?

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Reports are emerging that the US and Israel are supporting separatist groups in Iran to launch attacks.

Geopolitics

Debris from NATO’s missile interception falls on Turkish soil

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Debris from NATO’s interception of an Iranian ballistic missile has been pulled out of the water in Turkiye.

Geopolitics

Iran’s place in World Cup 2026 in doubt amid conflict, Trump’s dismissal

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

With Donald Trump saying he doesn't care if Iran participates, the country may be left with no choice but to pull out.

Geopolitics

Donald Trump berates Spain, Friedrich Merz listens

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

German Chancellor Merz's visit with US President Trump inevitably focused on the Iran war. Merz remained silent in the Oval Office as Trump berated Spain, thou…

Geopolitics

Tricia Tuttle to remain Berlinale head — with new code of conduct

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

Facing political backlash following Pro-Palestinian speeches during the festival's closing gala, Tuttle received widespread support from the international film…

Geopolitics

Half of Americans back abolishing ICE amid Trump crackdown, poll finds

The Guardian – World · Europe

YouGov poll shows 50% support as Kristi Noem defends ‘terrorist’ claim and shutdown drags onHalf of Americans support the abolition of the Immigration and Cust…

Geopolitics

60% of Welsh voters unaware of how new system will work in May elections

The Guardian – World · Europe

Voters remain unsure about which policy decisions sit with Cardiff Bay and which with WestminsterUK politics live – latest updatesAlmost 60% of Welsh voters ar…

Geopolitics

Britain not ruling out future strikes on Iran missile sites, officials indicate

The Guardian – World · Europe

‘We just don’t know what will happen,’ western officials say, as UK bases prepare for arrival of US heavy bombersUK politics live – latest updatesMiddle East c…

Geopolitics

Liberal senator breaks with party to urge ‘mercy for the children’ of IS-linked Australian women in Syria

The Guardian – World · Europe

Backbencher Andrew McLachlan describes the 23 children as ‘innocents’ victimised by their parents’ ‘tragic attraction to a horrible ideology’Get our breaking n…

Geopolitics

Key takeaways from Texas primaries, as Talarico beats Crockett in Democratic race

BBC News – World · Europe

Contests in the southern state are signalling which way the Republicans and Democrats are heading.

Geopolitics

Israel tells people in large parts of southern Lebanon to leave ahead of attacks

BBC News – World · Europe

Civilians are being displaced, taking shelter in tents, parks and cars, as Israel retaliates to Hezbollah rocket attack.

Geopolitics

NATO Air Defenses Shoot Down Iranian Missile Headed Toward Turkey

The New York Times – World · US

The Incirlik air base in southern Turkey hosts American forces but Turkey has said that it will not allow its airspace to be used for attacks on Iran.

Geopolitics

28 seats and a Rajya Sabha berth: Congress seals Tamil Nadu poll pact with DMK

Times of India – World · India

- DMK and TNCC finalize seat-sharing deal in Chennai to end speculation. - Agreement aims to coordinate Tamil Nadu assembly elections. - Resolving previous…

Geopolitics

What’s the one big thing missing from Beijing’s Taiwan deterrence strategy?

South China Morning Post – World · China

Beijing has built military capacity and strengthened political resolve but needs to project a more credible deterrence as it steps up unification with Taiwan o…

Geopolitics

Outrage in Philippines over lawmaker’s ‘sexist’ remarks in defence of VP Sara Duterte

South China Morning Post – World · China

A Philippine lawmaker has provoked outrage for what critics said were misogynistic remarks about one of the country’s most famous celebrities while attempting …

Geopolitics

Song Ping, ‘loyal communist fighter’, dies aged 108 after career that spanned decades

South China Morning Post – World · China

Song Ping, a veteran Chinese revolutionary who lived through five generations of Communist Party leaders, has died at the age of 108. He died at 3.36pm in Beij…

Geopolitics

Philippines arrests Filipino nationals suspected of spying for China

South China Morning Post – World · China

The ⁠Philippine government said on Wednesday it had apprehended some of its citizens on suspicion of spying for China in a “serious national security matter” t…

Geopolitics

Iran postpones Khamenei’s farewell as Israel threatens to kill successor

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Israel's defence minister says next leader 'target for assassination' as Iran postpones commemorations for Khamenei.

Geopolitics

Iranian missile hits base housing US troops in Qatar

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

An Iranian missile has hit a military base housing US troops in Qatar. No casualties have been reported so far.

Geopolitics

How Iran fights an imposed war

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Regime's strategy is not battlefield victory but raising the regional and global costs of any attempt to overthrow it.

Geopolitics

Israeli air attack hits Beirut during live report

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Al Jazeera’s Zeina Khodr was reporting live when an Israeli air attack hit the southern suburbs of Beirut.

Geopolitics

Texas Senate race: Democrat Talarico wins; GOP’s Cornyn, Paxton in run-off

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Winner of May run-off between Republicans John Cornyn and Ken Paxton to face Democrat James Talarico.

Geopolitics

Drone targets military base in Bahrain

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Eyewitness video shows a suspected Iranian drone attack on a military base in Bahrain.

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