Geopolitics
T20 World Cup teams stuck in India because of Middle East travel chaos
Al Jazeera – News · Middle East
West Indies and Zimbabwe remain in India, along with the semifinalists at the India and Sri Lanka-cohosted World Cup.
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Geopolitics
‘Trump didn’t follow legal proceedings to launch this war’
Al Jazeera – News · Middle East
'Trump left all options open for when he would be bored with this to decide it's done and find a way to declare victory'
Geopolitics
Trump admin offers scant evidence on Iranian threat in ‘America First’ war
Al Jazeera – News · Middle East
War powers legislation talks reignite as Democrats push back on Trump's justification for 'preemptive' strikes on Iran.
Geopolitics
North Carolina kicks off some of first midterm primaries for key Senate and House races
The Guardian – World · Europe
Democrat Roy Cooper and Republican Michael Whatley lead polls for their respective primaries for US Senate seatSign up for the Breaking News US email to get ne…
Geopolitics
Showdown over datacenter politics at heart of North Carolina primary
The Guardian – World · Europe
Democratic rematch in Durham-area district draws focus to fight over AI datacenters increasingly shaping US electionsA North Carolina congressional primary on …
Geopolitics
Labour to scrap government power over elections watchdog amid fears of abuse
The Guardian – World · Europe
MPs and campaigners had warned law imposed by Tories could be used by future leaders to ‘undermine democracy’UK politics live – latest updatesMinisters are to …
Geopolitics
Full House and Senate to be briefed on Iran strikes – US politics live
The Guardian – World · Europe
Rubio, Hegseth and Caine to address lawmakersSign up for the Breaking News US email to get newsletter alerts in your inboxPresident Donald Trump said on Tuesda…
Geopolitics
US-Israel war with Iran widens as strikes continue
BBC News – World · Europe
The crisis in the Middle East has widened after Israel and the US attacked Iran on Saturday with major strikes.
Geopolitics
Texas Republicans back Trump over Iran - but some wary of 'a quagmire'
BBC News – World · Europe
The president's supporters in one town hail his actions in the Middle East - though some comments suggest seeds of trouble.
Geopolitics
Germany Has Ratcheted Up Defense Spending. In Europe, That Worries Some People.
The New York Times – World · US
Soon the country’s armed forces budget could exceed those of Britain and France combined. In Paris, there are concerns that European “strategic autonomy” will …
Geopolitics
An Emboldened Israel Is Seizing Opportunities to Remake Region
The New York Times – World · US
With the war against Iran underway, and the U.S. military as a powerful ally, the Israeli government is seizing its chance to move against other adversaries.
Geopolitics
Iran 'deploys' Fattah-2: All about Tehran's 'upgraded' hypersonic missile
Times of India – World · India
- TOI World Desk provides global news through experienced journalists, emphasizing accuracy and diverse perspectives. - Prioritizes depth, timeliness, and nu…
Geopolitics
Pakistan forces kill 67 Afghan Taliban personnel in overnight operations: Minister
The Hindu – World · India
Pakistan armed forces successfully conducted an air operation in Afghanistan’s Nangarhar province, destroying the Khogani base
Geopolitics
Russia says it has seen no evidence that Iran was developing nuclear weapons
The Hindu – World · India
“We still see no evidence that Iran was developing nuclear weapons, which was the main, if not the only, justification for the war,” Russia’s Foreign Ministe…
Geopolitics
Israel army says struck Iran's presidential office, security council building
The Hindu – World · India
“During the strike on the compound, numerous munitions were dropped on the presidential office and the building of the Supreme National Security Council,” Iran…
Geopolitics
Watch: Tehran command centres blasted in U.S.–Israel strikes
The Hindu – World · India
- U.S. and Israel struck Tehran’s command centers in a coordinated attack. - The strikes aimed to counter Iran’s threats and disrupt its military capabilitie…
Geopolitics
Gulf states take the fight to Iran as missiles target oil, gas and trade
South China Morning Post – World · China
Since Iran came under US and Israeli attack on Saturday, its retaliatory missile and drone barrages have struck Saudi oil refineries, the world’s largest LNG p…
Geopolitics
US claims destroyed IRGC command centre, more Israel attacks on Tehran
Al Jazeera – News · Middle East
The US Central Command (CENTCOM) says it destroyed air defence installations as well as missile and drone launch sites.
Geopolitics
Is the US arming Mexican cartels?
Al Jazeera – News · Middle East
Eighty percent of weapons seized from Mexican cartels come from the US, according to Mexico’s defence minister.
Geopolitics
US Speaker says US had to attack Iran after Israel did
Al Jazeera – News · Middle East
Senior US Republican Mike Johnson told reporters the US had to attack Iran to protect US interests.
Geopolitics
Video: Top Democrat says there was no imminent threat to the US from Iran
Al Jazeera – News · Middle East
US Democratic senator Mark Warner says there was no “imminent threat” from Iran to the US.
Geopolitics
Iran holds mass funeral for girls, staff killed in US-Israel school attack
Al Jazeera – News · Middle East
Thousands gather in Minab for a mass funeral, chanting against the US and Israel after the school bombing.
Geopolitics
Israeli strikes in Beirut as Hezbollah launches drones at Israel
Al Jazeera – News · Middle East
Clouds of smoke rose over Beirut’s southern suburbs as Israel escalated its bombardment of the Lebanese capital.
Geopolitics
Germany news: Opposition slams Gulf evacuation strategy
Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe
The German government's plan to evacuate stranded travelers from the Gulf region has been found wanting, ciritics say. Meanwhile, police urge people to take ca…
Geopolitics
Trump says ‘special relationship is obviously not what it was’ after Starmer’s refusal to back Iran strikes – UK politics live
The Guardian – World · Europe
US president doubles down on criticism of the prime minister, saying ‘he has not been helpful’ Asked whether the so-called “special relationship” had changed, …
Geopolitics
Nepal’s gen-Z election: can popular former rapper Balen topple a veteran political heavyweight?
The Guardian – World · Europe
With 46% of Nepal’s population under the age of 24, the election will be a test of whether their hopes and frustrations are being taken seriouslyIn the unassum…
Geopolitics
Trump rebukes Starmer over UK refusal to back strikes on Iran
The Guardian – World · Europe
US president says ‘relationship is not what it was’ after PM defends decision not to allow use of British basesMiddle East crisis – live updatesUS-Israel war o…
Geopolitics
US embassy in Riyadh hit by Iranian drones as Israeli troops enter southern Lebanon
The Guardian – World · Europe
Iran continues to target American bases and Hezbollah fires at Israel as conflict spreads across Middle EastUS-Israel war on Iran – live updatesIranian drones …
Geopolitics
First wave of Europeans stranded by Iran conflict return home, with hundreds of thousands still left in region – Europe live
The Guardian – World · Europe
British, Czech, Italian and Polish media report first successful returns from Oman and the United Arab Emirates Greek defence minister Nikos Dendias is in Cypr…
Geopolitics
Isaac Herzog held secret meeting with Asio boss during Australia trip, intelligence agency confirms
The Guardian – World · Europe
Granting a foreign head of state such as the Israeli president access to domestic intelligence agency ‘unprecedented’, senator David Pocock claimsFollow our Au…
General
Trump, who campaigned against 'endless' wars, enters Iran with no end date
NBC News – World · US
To win the White House in 2016, Donald Trump first had to get by former Florida Gov.
Geopolitics
Israeli Forces Advance in Lebanon and Seize Land, as Hezbollah’s Fight Escalates
The New York Times – World · US
The Israeli military said troops advanced to protect border towns from Hezbollah attacks, spurring fears that the government is weighing a wider ground war.
Geopolitics
Iran Steps Up Retaliation as U.S. Says War Could Last Weeks
The New York Times – World · US
Iran targeted American sites throughout the region as President Trump said the United States was ready for a protracted fight. U.S. embassies and Amazon data c…
Geopolitics
Two titans, two models: How Jyoti Basu & Mamata Banerjee defined Bengal politics
Times of India – World · India
- Priyanshi Rastogi is a journalist at The Times of India, covering national, international, and business news. - She specializes in political events, in-dep…
Geopolitics
Over $700m spent in first 24 hrs: How much Iran war may cost America? The numbers so far
Times of India – World · India
- TOI World Desk's team of seasoned journalists and writers covers global events with dedication. - Committed to accuracy, depth, and timeliness in reporting…
Geopolitics
Blood on the hands of Trump and Netanyahu
The Hindu – World · India
- US-Israel missile strike on Iran's school killed 150+ children and Supreme Leader Khamenei, labeled a "thuggery" act by critics. - Iran retaliates with mis…
Geopolitics
France to boost nuclear arsenal, could deploy atomic weapons to European allies
The Hindu – World · India
Mr. Macron announced that eight European countries including Germany, Poland, Sweden and Britain had agreed to participate in what he called a "forward" nuclea…
Geopolitics
Trump says U.S. 'not where we want to be' on highest end weapon stockpiles
The Hindu – World · India
"At the highest end, we have a good supply, but are not where we want to be," President Trump wrote on Truth Social
Geopolitics
Israeli military says soldiers operating in southern Lebanon
The Hindu – World · India
Hezbollah said it targeted three Israeli military bases in response to the strikes on the group’s strongholds in Lebanon, including the south Beirut suburbs
Geopolitics
Drone strikes blamed on Iran hit Iranian Kurdish camp in Iraq: official, exiled group
The Hindu – World · India
Iraq’s northern autonomous Kurdish region hosts camps and rear-bases operated by several Iranian Kurdish rebel groups, which have repeatedly faced cross-border…
Geopolitics
New satellite photos show apparent attack on Iran nuclear site: report
South China Morning Post – World · China
Commercial satellite imagery has captured what appears to be the first known strikes on an Iranian nuclear site since the start of the US-Israeli air operation…
Geopolitics
Generals stripped of CPPCC roles as China’s corruption clean-up continues
South China Morning Post – World · China
China has revoked the political advisory seats of three generals, including two who previously held key positions in the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) ground …
Geopolitics
Allies of Philippines’ Duterte step up online attacks as drug war trial looms
South China Morning Post – World · China
As judges in The Hague consider whether former Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte’s crimes against humanity case should proceed to trial, a parallel battle o…
Geopolitics
Starry Lee to propose boosting Hong Kong’s role as offshore yuan hub at ‘two sessions’
South China Morning Post – World · China
Hong Kong must bolster its role as an offshore renminbi hub and expand its bond market amid escalating tensions of the US-Israel strikes on Iran to attract glo…
Geopolitics
Who is Ali Larijani, the Iranian official promising a ‘lesson’ to the US?
Al Jazeera – News · Middle East
Ali Larijani is often viewed as a pragmatist and has an important role following the killing of Khamenei.
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