Geopolitics
US says helicopter fired missiles to disable ship breaking Iran blockade
BBC News – World · Europe
US Central Command says its helicopter hit the engine room of a Panama-flagged cargo vessel in the Gulf of Oman.
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Geopolitics
Inside the Secret Service 'shell game' to hide US presidents in plain sight
BBC News – World · Europe
Elaborate deception operations and decoys are often used to deceive potential threats to the US president.
Geopolitics
Former judge removed by Orbán elected Hungarian president
BBC News – World · Europe
Since taking office in early May, the new Hungarian government has lost no time dismantling Viktor Orbán's legacy.
Geopolitics
China, Indonesia navies to hold drills in sensitive waters to east of Taiwan
The Hindu – World · India
“The exercise will focus on communication drills and at-sea replenishment, aiming to enhance the joint operational capabilities of the two navies, deepen pra…
Geopolitics
Ex-Marine released and returning to US from Russian prison
Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe
A US citizen and former military serviceman has been released after four years in prison in Russia. President Trump said the release was not part of any exchan…
Geopolitics
Turkiye's Kurdish region greets conditional PKK pardon with relief, joy and doubt
The Hindu – World · India
Lawmakers on August 10 voted overwhelmingly in favour of the legislation that is aimed at advancing a peace effort between the Turkish state and the Kurdistan …
Geopolitics
Ukraine says Russia fired North Korean missiles in deadly attack
The Hindu – World · India
The allegation comes after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky warned — without providing evidence — that Moscow was receiving more ballistic projectiles an…
Geopolitics
Ex-Marine Robert Gilman Is Freed by Russia After 4 Years in Prison
The New York Times – World · US
The Kremlin released Robert Gilman, whose family and an advocacy group had said he was in dire physical condition, on “a humanitarian basis,” President Trump s…
Geopolitics
Russia frees ex-US Marine Robert Gilman from detention
Al Jazeera – News · Middle East
The US government had recently designated Gilman as wrongfully detained.
Geopolitics
'I'm their banker': Trump says US controls Iran's frozen assets, threatens action
Times of India – World · India
- TOI World Desk's team of journalists and writers covers global events with dedication, providing timely and accurate news. - Committed to accuracy, depth, …
Geopolitics
How Raúl Castro’s Grandson, Raúl G. Rodríguez Castro, Became a Power Broker
The New York Times – World · US
The Castro family envoy, Raúl G. Rodríguez Castro, who has been in talks with the Trump administration, was once named in a case targeting a Cuban smuggling ri…
Geopolitics
Can the new PKK law bring peace to Turkey?
Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe
Turkey’s parliament has passed a framework law for the peace process with the Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK). What does it stipulate, why is it controversial a…
General
Former Marine held in Russia for more than 4 years has been released
NBC News – World · US
Former U.S. Marine Robert Gilman released from jail in Russia
Geopolitics
Before Trump’s Catering Container Ruse, Other Presidents Obscured Risky Travel Plans
The New York Times – World · US
President Trump was part of a particularly elaborate deception last month, boarding one jet before being spirited away to another.
Geopolitics
Samuel Alito gained up to $2.9m from oil and gas assets since joining supreme court, analysis shows
The Guardian – World · Europe
Critics argue US high court justice should recuse himself from upcoming fossil fuel firms’ climate accountability caseSupreme court justice Samuel Alito gained…
Geopolitics
Hungary's parliament elects Orban critic as new president
Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe
Hungary's parliament has overwhelmingly confirmed Andras Baka, formerly the head of the Supreme Court, to the largely ceremonial role of president. New Prime M…
Geopolitics
Watch: Was Trump smuggled out of Air Force One in a catering truck?
BBC News – World · Europe
US media reports say the president secretly left via a catering truck to avoid a threat to his life from Iran.
Geopolitics
Hungary elects supreme court judge ousted by Orban as new president
Al Jazeera – News · Middle East
Baka replaces Orban appointee Tamas Sulyok, ousted weeks ago during Tisza’s campaign against Orban-era power structures.
Geopolitics
Houthis reportedly kill four in first deadly attack since start of Iran war
BBC News – World · Europe
The attack was reportedly carried out by Iranian proxy on a small cargo ship, as tensions in region over the US-Iran conflict remain high.
Geopolitics
Former judge Baka elected new Hungarian president in another break from Orbán era – as it happened
The Guardian – World · Europe
The new president is a former judge on the European Court of Human RightsSpanish foreign minister José Manuel Albares visited Ceuta earlier today, as he insist…
Geopolitics
Trump's Turkey takeout: World's most protected man spirited out in catering container
Times of India – World · India
In a covert operation to ensure President Trump's safety, his security team reportedly employed a catering vehicle to transport him from a decoy aircraft in Tu…
Geopolitics
Coalition to back One Nation policy barring overseas Australians with terrorist links from returning home
The Guardian – World · Europe
Angus Taylor and Matt Canavan will support Pauline Hanson’s migration bill despite vowing to fight her rightwing partyGet our breaking news email, free app or …
Geopolitics
'No Chinese encroachment in Arunachal': Social media claims dismissed
Times of India – World · India
- TOI News Desk operates 24/7 to deliver current, comprehensive news globally. - Committed to excellence, verifying and presenting breaking news, analysis, a…
Geopolitics
Trump hid in catering truck in secret plane swap over Iran threat, reports say
BBC News – World · Europe
The US president was reportedly part of a ruse where reporters were falsely told he was with them on Air Force One leaving a Nato summit in Turkey.
Geopolitics
Why Rumors About Morocco Followed Spain’s Ceuta Migrant Surge
The New York Times – World · US
Claims swirled that Morocco, perhaps spurred by Israel and the United States, organized a recent border disaster. That unproven speculation, experts said, was …
Geopolitics
War on Iran: Mojtaba Khamenei is in ‘perfect health’, Iran says
Al Jazeera – News · Middle East
President Masoud Pezeshkian says Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei is in ‘perfect health’.
Geopolitics
State of border with China will reflect on state of bilateral ties: India
The Hindu – World · India
The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) also rejected China's criticism of New Delhi identifying 27 places and features in Arunachal Pradesh by their standard n…
Geopolitics
Centre likely to send FCRA Bill to JPC amid opposition
Times of India – World · India
- TOI News Desk operates 24/7 with dedicated journalists delivering real-time news. - Focuses on comprehensive, verified news, analysis, and global insights.…
Geopolitics
PML-N set to form 'government' in PoK after 2 former 'premiers' lose strongholds
Times of India – World · India
- Two former Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) prime ministers lost key constituencies in the third election phase. - Their traditional strongholds saw shifts …
Geopolitics
Key issues in Zambia's 2026 general election
Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe
Economic recovery, youth turnout, women's representation and judicial independence are among the issues shaping Zambia's vote on Thursday.
Geopolitics
What’s behind Iran’s new military appointments and what do they indicate?
Al Jazeera – News · Middle East
Observers say the nominations empower the hardline old guard, prioritise loyalty over military innovation.
Geopolitics
Hunter Biden defends Tucker Carlson over Netanyahu comments
Al Jazeera – News · Middle East
Hunter Biden defends Tucker Carlson over Netanyahu comments
Geopolitics
Old allies, new equation? Why SAD and BJP may join hands for Punjab polls
Times of India – World · India
Haryana chief minister Nayab Singh Saini has categorically denied any prospective alliance with Shiromani Akali Dal for 2027 Punjab assembly elections. However…
Geopolitics
What to know about the US primary election in Minnesota
Al Jazeera – News · Middle East
Immigration is at the centre of another closely watched Democratic Senate race.
Geopolitics
A strong China is the best hope for the ‘long peace’ to endure
South China Morning Post – World · China
The “long peace” is a term coined by Yale professor and Cold War historian John Lewis Gaddis in his 1987 book The Long Peace: Inquiries into the History of the…
Geopolitics
'Bitter disdain persists': BJP slams Shashi Tharoor over Vande Mataram remark
Times of India – World · India
- TOI News Desk is a dedicated team of journalists working 24/7 to deliver current, comprehensive news. - Committed to excellence, they gather, verify, and p…
Geopolitics
Final phase of voting in Pakistan-administered Kashmir amid security fears
Al Jazeera – News · Middle East
Final phase of voting in Pakistan-administered Kashmir, despite security fears
Geopolitics
What to watch in Wisconsin’s high-stakes primary
Al Jazeera – News · Middle East
US Democrats face another test after Michigan as voters choose nominees for governor and Congress.
Geopolitics
'Discontent answered with bullets': MEA slams Pakistan over PoK crackdown
Times of India – World · India
India's external affairs ministry has strongly denounced Pakistan's actions concerning Pakistan-occupied Kashmir, where protests were met with brutality, leadi…
Geopolitics
'Arunachal an integral part, nothing can change that': MEA on China's 'objections'
Times of India – World · India
The external affairs ministry firmly asserts the integral status of Arunachal Pradesh as part of India. This statement is a response to China's persistent effo…
Geopolitics
Syrian court sentences Bashar al-Assad to death in absentia for war crimes
The Guardian – World · Europe
Verdict relates to atrocities committed during the country’s 14-year civil war in which about 500,000 people diedA Syrian court has sentenced the country’s for…
Geopolitics
Syria sentences former president Bashar al-Assad to death over killings, torture
The Hindu – World · India
Assad fled Damascus during the rebel offensive in December 2024 and is currently in Moscow; Atef Najib, a security official under Assad, was also sentenced …
Geopolitics
Trump secretly flew out of Turkiye after NATO summit because of Iran threat: report
The Hindu – World · India
After boarding the legacy Air Force One jet in Ankara in view of television cameras, Donald Trump was secretly shuttled minutes later to a smaller plane — an A…
Geopolitics
A Syrian Holdout Province, Sweida, Fears a Government Takeover
The New York Times – World · US
In Sweida Province, dominated by the country’s Druse minority, many say it is just a matter of time before the central government moves to assert control over …
Geopolitics
Trump pivots back to sanctions for Iran as other strategies to end his war fizzle
The Hindu – World · India
The shift comes as U.S. stockpiles of key weapons have dwindled and as stop-start talks seem again to have stalled. But Mr. Trump insists the pressure can lead…
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