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Geopolitics

Inside Xi Jinping’s new guide to promoting Communist Party officials

South China Morning Post – World · China

For a book on performance appraisals, it contained some surprising language – especially given its author, President Xi Jinping. The volume, published by the C…

Geopolitics

As US names official for Tibet policy, is it eyeing China, its minority groups or trade?

South China Morning Post – World · China

The United States has appointed a new official to oversee its policy on Tibet, a move analysts say signals Washington’s interest in playing up the issue while …

Geopolitics

Will Iran collapse without Khamenei or can its regime endure?

South China Morning Post – World · China

The killing of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in the latest US-Israeli strikes on the country has triggered not only a leadership vacuum but also…

Geopolitics

Cathay passengers bemoan refund policies as US, Israel exchange strikes with Iran

South China Morning Post – World · China

Passengers flying with Hong Kong’s Cathay Pacific Airways have criticised the flag carrier over its compensation and rebooking policies after flights to the Mi…

Geopolitics

131 Hongkongers stranded in Middle East safe as attacks escalate

South China Morning Post – World · China

Hong Kong authorities have received 131 inquiries from residents stranded in the Middle East amid a joint US-Israeli attack on Iran, which forced flight cancel…

Geopolitics

What will first Type 055 destroyers for PLA East China Fleet mean for Taiwan?

South China Morning Post – World · China

Beijing is expected to intensify naval operations beyond Taiwan and the first island chain, military observers say, citing the possible commissioning of Type 0…

Geopolitics

Ayatollah Ali Khamenei: defiant Iranian leader’s rule ended by his enemies

South China Morning Post – World · China

Iran has announced 40 days of state-mandated mourning for its Supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, whose life and 36-year rule ended abruptly during the open…

Geopolitics

Japan’s rightward shift puts it on a collision course with China

South China Morning Post – World · China

I underestimated Japan’s determination to ruffle China’s feathers. In a November 2023 column, I argued that the apparently cordial meeting between President Xi…

Geopolitics

US-Israel attacks on Iran: List of key events day 2

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Iran carries out retaliatory attacks as supreme leader is killed in US-Israeli attacks pushing the region to the edge.

Geopolitics

Iran forms interim council to oversee transition after Khamenei’s killing

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Ayatollah Alireza Arafi appointed to the temporary council along with Iranian president and chief justice.

Geopolitics

Israel closes Gaza’s Rafah crossing amid attacks on Iran

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

The crossing with Egypt is considered vital for delivery of humanitarian aid and evacuation of critically ill patients.

Geopolitics

‘US and Israel’s war on Iran is based on a flawed strategy’

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

'US and Israel's war on Iran is based on a flawed strategy'

Geopolitics

Analysis: Will Iran’s establishment collapse after the killing of Khamenei?

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

While the US bets on a swift regime collapse, analysts warn the power vacuum could birth a more aggressive leadership.

Geopolitics

The US-Israeli war on Iran could rewrite Gulf security calculations

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

A prolonged conflict is bound to disrupt the model of regional stability and economic prosperity the Gulf has pursued.

Geopolitics

Video: Smoke rises above Tehran after latest US-Israeli attacks

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

The Israeli Air Force has launched a new wave of attacks on Tehran.

Geopolitics

Who could succeed Ayatollah Ali Khamenei to lead Iran?

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's assassination brings Iran's clerics the colossal task of picking his successor.

Geopolitics

Pakistan: Several killed in violent protest at US consulate

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

Several people have been killed at protests outside the US consulate in Karachi. US and Iranian institutions around the globe have been attacked in the wake of…

Geopolitics

Outcry grows over ‘clown car’ cabinet but no sign Trump ready for shakeup

The Guardian – World · Europe

Antics of RFK Jr, Kristi Noem and others prompt derision – could their erratic behaviour prove president’s undoing?Heads bowed, linked by arms across their bac…

Geopolitics

Trump’s Iran strike tests the Maga vow of ‘no more wars’

The Guardian – World · Europe

News of Ali Khamenei’s killing sparks backlash from Marjorie Taylor Greene and other America First loyalistsDonald Trump had come to Fayetteville, near Fort Br…

Geopolitics

One killed and 11 injured at Dubai and Abu Dhabi airports as Iran strikes region

BBC News – World · Europe

Falling debris from intercepted Iranian drones and missiles cause widespread damage across the Gulf.

General

Photos: Thousands of Iranians turn out to mourn Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in Tehran

NBC News – World · US

For many Iranians, the day began with the news they had feared.

Geopolitics

The U.S.-Israeli attacks have killed a number of Iranian leaders.

The New York Times – World · US

The United States and Israel killed many senior Iranian leaders in the .

Geopolitics

‘Legitimate duty and right’: Iran's Prez vows revenge after Khamenei's assassination

Times of India – World · India

Iran's President vows revenge for Supreme Leader Khamenei's killing in US-Israeli strikes, calling it a 'declaration of war.' The assassination creates a leade…

Geopolitics

'Crumbling empire’: What Khamenei said about US in his last public speech

Times of India – World · India

- TOI World Desk's team provides global news with diverse perspectives, covering events round the clock. - Committed to accuracy, depth, and timeliness in in…

Geopolitics

CIA intel guided strikes that killed Iran’s supreme leader Khamenei: report

The Hindu – World · India

Senior Iranian national security officials were in one building at the compound, and Khamenei was in a nearby building

Geopolitics

Iran-Israel conflict: CBSE postpones class 10, 12 board exams in West Asia region

The Hindu – World · India

“The new dates will be announced later,” the CBSE Examination Controller said

Geopolitics

Khamenei killing a ‘cynical violation’ of human morality, says Putin

The Hindu – World · India

In a message to Iran President Masoud Pezeshkian, Vladimir Putin says the assassination of Khamenei and his family members was “committed in cynical violation …

Geopolitics

Pakistan PM cancels trip to Russia over regional clashes

The Hindu – World · India

“In view of the current regional and internal situation, the Prime Minister has decided to postpone his visit to Russia after consultations,” Mr. Sharif’s offi…

Geopolitics

Death of Iran’s Khamenei sparks outrage and calls for restraint in Asia

South China Morning Post – World · China

The killing of Iran’s Supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in US-Israeli air strikes has prompted governments across Muslim-majority South and Southeast Asia …

Geopolitics

Thousands in Iran mourn Khamenei’s killing

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Supreme leader killed in US-Israeli strikes; IRGC pledges fierce retaliation across the region.

Geopolitics

Iran begins 40-day mourning after Khamenei killed in US-Israeli attack

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

President Masoud Pezeshkian condemns killing of Iran's supreme leader as 'a great crime', according to his office.

Geopolitics

More blasts rock Dubai, Doha and Manama as Iran targets US assets in Gulf

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Iran's retaliatory attacks on US assets in the region continue for a second day as fears of a wider conflict rise.

Geopolitics

Iran attacks US bases after confirming Khamenei's death

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

Iran is hitting US military sites in the Gulf after state media reported the Supreme Leader was killed in a strike. Follow DW.

Geopolitics

Shabana Mahmood’s double down on immigration ‘disappointing’, says Alf Dubs

The Guardian – World · Europe

Labour peer, who was a child refugee, criticises home secretary’s response to Gorton and Denton byelection defeatThe home secretary’s decision to double down o…

General

Iran unleashes attacks on multiple Arab countries

NBC News – World · US

NBC News’ Keir Simmons reports from inside Dubai, where there were numerous Iranian strikes.

Geopolitics

Ayatollah Ali Khamenei

The New York Times – World · US

Mr. Khamenei became Iran’s supreme leader in 1989, wielding ultimate religious and political authority over the state and security apparatus.

Geopolitics

Who is Ali Larijani? Khamenei’s trusted adviser and key figure in Iran’s leadership

Times of India – World · India

Following Supreme Leader Khamenei's killing, Iran's top security official Ali Larijani vowed retaliation against the US and announced plans for a transitional …

Geopolitics

Trump threatens Iran with ‘force never seen before’; MEA issues advisory — Key points

Times of India – World · India

Iran launched retaliatory strikes against US and Israeli targets following the killing of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in a US-Israel operation. Key I…

Geopolitics

UAE intercepts 137 missiles, 209 drones fired from Iran

Times of India – World · India

- TOI World Desk's team covers global events with diverse perspectives around the clock. - Committed to accuracy, depth, and timeliness in international news…

Geopolitics

Who is Mojtaba Khamenei? Ayatollah’s son tipped to succeed Iran’s Supreme Leader

Times of India – World · India

Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's reported death in US-Israeli strikes has created a leadership vacuum in Iran, with his son Mojtaba emerging as a potential successor. …

Geopolitics

Strike on Iran: US releases video of 'first 24 hours of Operation Epic Fury' that killed Khamenei

Times of India – World · India

In a swift and decisive move, a joint US-Israeli operation, dubbed 'Epic Fury,' has reportedly targeted Iran's leadership, with Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Kh…

Geopolitics

Airspace closed, thousands of flights disrupted amid U.S.-Iran conflict

The Hindu – World · India

Key transit airports, including Dubai and Abu Dhabi in ‌the UAE, and Doha in Qatar, were shut or severely restricted as much of the region’s airspace remained …

Geopolitics

'Do not remain silent': Iranian Embassy in India issues plea after Khamenei's death

The Hindu – World · India

In a statement, the mission expressed its "profound sorrow and grief" over Khamenei's death. The Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps has vowed revenge and said i…

Geopolitics

Eight killed in pro-Iran protest at U.S. consulate in Pakistan

The Hindu – World · India

Hundreds of people stormed the U.S. Consulate in Pakistan's port city of Karachi, smashing windows after the U.S. and Israeli attacked Iran and killed Khamenei

Geopolitics

Watch: Khamenei’s rise and fall: The death of Iran’s ultimate authority

The Hindu – World · India

Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Iran’s Supreme Leader for nearly 40 years, was killed in a joint U.S.-Israel strike, leaving a major power vacuum. From resisting the S…

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