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Geopolitics

White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt, youngest person to hold role, to leave at month’s end

The Hindu – World · India

U.S. President Donald Trump says White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt will be leaving the administration at the end of the month to spend time with her…

Geopolitics

Morocco beefs up security at Ceuta and Melilla borders after online calls for new crossings

The Hindu – World · India

Spain’s Defense Minister Margarita Robles said it was ‘everyone's responsibility to deal with those who are directing these movements, including through socia…

Geopolitics

Trump’s Plane Switch Ruse Pales in Comparison With Putin’s Secrecy

The New York Times – World · US

President Trump’s Air Force One subterfuge pales in comparison to the secrecy surrounding Russia’s president, whose fixation on security has reached new height…

Geopolitics

Why is Russia's Yabloko party barred from upcoming election?

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

Russia's highest court has banned anti-war opposition party Yabloko from September's parliamentary election. What does this mean for the election campaign, opp…

Geopolitics

25 years Ohrid Agreement: Is N. Macedonia's peace holding?

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

A quarter of a century after the Ohrid Framework Agreement ended North Macedonia's 2001 conflict, analysts warn that peace between ethnic communities remains f…

Geopolitics

Unconstitutional? German intelligence to receive more powers

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

German intelligence agencies have been calling for more powers in the fight against cyberattacks, terrorism and extremism. Now the government has given the go.…

Geopolitics

Germany news: Cabinet approves intelligence service reforms

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

Germany's domestic and foreign intelligence services are to get greater powers to deal with hybrid threats. Meanwhile, transport ministers are meeting to find …

Geopolitics

Victorian microparty MPs including Georgie Purcell to face re-election struggle after group voting tickets abolished

The Guardian – World · Europe

Voters will be required to number at least five parties above the line in order of preference after bill passed upper house 33 votes to fourFollow our Australi…

Geopolitics

West Asia war LIVE: U.S. helicopter fired on ship that tried to break Iran ports blockade

The Hindu – World · India

This was the third time the United States, in a months-long war against Iran, has forcibly halted a vessel since reinstating the ports blockade on July 14

Geopolitics

Zelenskyy says Ukraine has sent proposals to US to end war with Russia

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Ukraine's president also says Russia will use its election next month as a pretext to declare a new mobilisation.

Geopolitics

North Korea launches another missile towards sea ahead of U.S.-South Korean military drills

The Hindu – World · India

The latest launch came two days after South Korea and the United States announced they will kick off their annual large-scale military drills on August 17 to b…

Geopolitics

Can Trump keep his ‘irritation’ with Netanyahu in check?

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Israel’s PM Benjamin Netanyahu has rejected Donald Trump’s Gaza peace plan which has exposed tensions between the two.

Geopolitics

Israeli raids, arrests continue as UN warns West Bank at ‘breaking point’

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Israeli forces arrest 23 Palestinians and demolish home of man killed in confrontation with Israeli settlers in July.

Geopolitics

Did Trump flee an Iranian assassination plot on a catering truck?

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

New reports reveal the US President hid in a catering truck to switch planes over an alleged bomb plot in July.

Geopolitics

Trump says secret plane switch ‘up to the Secret Service’

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

US President Donald Trump says the decision to make a plane switch in Turkiye after the NATO summit.

Geopolitics

Francesca Hong aims to ride progressive wave in Wisconsin primary for governor

The Guardian – World · Europe

Democratic socialist is frontrunner in four-way race to face Republican Tom Tiffany in test of anti-establishment moodWisconsin voters will decide on Tuesday w…

Geopolitics

Progressive Peggy Flanagan sweeps Minnesota Senate primary in race defined by anti-ICE anger

The Guardian – World · Europe

State’s Democratic lieutenant governor bests Angie Craig in another election contest pitting a progressive against a moderatePeggy Flanagan, Minnesota’s lieute…

Geopolitics

Cuba celebrates Castro’s 100th as his revolution faces its toughest test

The Hindu – World · India

This August 13 comes amid one of Cuba's worst crises in living memory, with acute shortages of food and water, and chronic power cuts

Geopolitics

Zambia Election: President Hichilema Faces Backlash Ahead of Vote

The New York Times – World · US

President Hakainde Hichilema was elected five years ago, promising to protect civil liberties in his copper-rich African nation. Now, he’s accused of trampling…

Geopolitics

How Nigel Farage Ended Up Running Against Count Binface in Clacton

The New York Times – World · US

Nigel Farage forced a new election in his parliamentary seat after coming under pressure over his finances. His main challenger is Count Binface, a novelty can…

Geopolitics

Why Nigel Farage Is Running Against a ‘Trash Can’

The New York Times – World · US

Our reporter Amelia Nierenberg describes how the right-wing British political leader Nigel Farage, who is seeking re-election to Parliament, faces an unconvent…

Geopolitics

Trump’s Air Force One deception faces scrutiny over ‘decoy’ passengers

The Guardian – World · Europe

Journalists and others were allowed to fly on presidential jet despite security threat while Trump was spirited awaySign up for the Breaking News US newsletter…

Geopolitics

China prepares to mark Jiang Zemin centenary with full commemorative honours

South China Morning Post – World · China

Beijing has started airing a heavyweight documentary on former Chinese president Jiang Zemin as part of commemoration events marking the centenary of his birth…

Geopolitics

Trump’s secret plane swap triggers questions and confusion

The Hindu – World · India

- U.S. President Trump allegedly exited Air Force One via a catering truck to evade an Iranian missile threat, raising security concerns. - Journalists unawa…

Geopolitics

Trump confirms he switched planes after Nato summit because of possible threat

BBC News – World · Europe

Journalists and White House staff who were on board the jet were unaware the president had left.

Geopolitics

North Korea tests missile ahead of US-South Korea drills

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

The suspected ballistic missile was launched towards Japan and likely fell just outside of its special economic zone, Tokyo said.

Geopolitics

Trump says he slipped away from Air Force One in Turkey due to threat

The Hindu – World · India

I think it was at greater risk ‌because that would be ​the plane I think that they ⁠would be more ⁠likely to go for, said U.S. President Donald ​Trump

Geopolitics

Trump says Secret Service, military insisted on Air Force One decoy in Turkey

South China Morning Post – World · China

US President Donald Trump deflected criticisms about a decision to secretly fly him out of Turkey on a different aircraft while the White House indicated he wa…

Geopolitics

New Zealand PM survives second leadership challenge ahead of election

BBC News – World · Europe

Christopher Luxon says he has "full support" of his party, after a vote of confidence 12 weeks before a general election.

Geopolitics

Stronghold of Syrian revolution celebrates Assad’s death sentence

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Syrians in Idlib gathered in celebration after a court sentenced ousted President Bashar al-Assad

Geopolitics

North Korea fires second ballistic missile in a week ahead of US-South Korea war drills

Times of India – World · India

North Korea launched a ballistic missile towards the sea on Wednesday. This marks Pyongyang's second reported missile test in less than a week. South Korea and…

Geopolitics

Trump says Iran options are let Tehran fail economically or ‘hit them really hard’

The Hindu – World · India

‘We control their money, what they ⁠had, which is a lot; they had a lot, and we have total control of it; I’m ‌their banker,’ said Donald Trump, referring to f…

Geopolitics

Showdown in Indonesia’s Solo pits Widodo’s dynasty against Megawati’s machine

South China Morning Post – World · China

The rivalry between two of Indonesia’s former presidents is moving onto the political ground where their alliance was first forged, with Joko Widodo’s youngest…

Geopolitics

'I do what Secret Service says': Trump confirms switching planes over Iran threat

Times of India – World · India

- TOI World Desk's team covers global events with dedication and diverse perspectives. - Committed to accuracy, depth, and timely reporting of international …

Geopolitics

Hong Kong is no longer a Western playground – and it’s not looking back

South China Morning Post – World · China

When it comes to bad prognostication, no one can beat Fortune, which came up with the mother of all “Hong Kong is doomed” narratives. In June 1995, the magazin…

Geopolitics

Fishing trip mishap or grey-zone test? Taiwan arrests men after boat slips past defences

South China Morning Post – World · China

Two people from mainland China were arrested six days after illegally landing in Taiwan by inflatable boat, raising fresh concerns over the island’s coastal se…

Geopolitics

N Korea launches ballistic missile as S Korea, US plan military drills

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Pyongyang conducts second weapons test in less than a week as Seoul, Washington gear up for annual military exercises.

Geopolitics

Hong Kong’s 5-year plan: what’s at stake?

South China Morning Post – World · China

- Hong Kong to unveil its first 5-year plan in September, aligning with China's 2026-2030 blueprint to address economic challenges. - Debate over balancing s…

Geopolitics

Cook Islands election: PM Mark Brown speaks on the diplomatic crises that defined his year

The Guardian – World · Europe

The prime minister tells the Guardian that last year’s diplomatic rift with ally New Zealand could be on voters’ minds as they head to the pollsAs voters in th…

Geopolitics

Trump's dramatic plane swap hints at personal stakes of Iran war

BBC News – World · Europe

It marks another striking episode in the turbulent history of his relationship with Iran, writes the BBC's Anthony Zurcher.

Geopolitics

Iran war live: Trump claims US in ‘total control’ of Strait of Hormuz

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Qatar says negotiations between Oman, Iran over future of shipping through Strait of Hormuz are making major progress.

Geopolitics

Japan slams North Korea’s ballistic missile firing ahead of US-Seoul drills

South China Morning Post – World · China

North Korea fired a ballistic missile off its east coast towards Japan early on Wednesday, Seoul’s military said, days before the planned start of massive US-S…

Geopolitics

Beyond the numbers: why China’s carrier force won’t copy the US model

South China Morning Post – World · China

Having marked its 99th anniversary on August 1, the People’s Liberation Army is now just a year away from its centenary goals, with its evolution highlighting …

Geopolitics

Watch: What is it like to travel on Air Force One with Trump?

BBC News – World · Europe

Donald Trump secretly swapped planes as he left a Nato summit in Turkey last month, deceiving even the press pool who flew on board without him.

General

Ex-Marine freed from Russian prison after Trump discussed case with Putin

NBC News – World · US

A former U.S. Marine who spent more than four years in a Russian prison and is believed to be seriously ill has been released and was on his way back to the Un…

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