Geopolitics
Trump 'not thrilled' with Iran after latest talks on nuclear programme
BBC News – World · Europe
President Trump said he was not happy with Iran's stance, but had not yet decided whether to attack.
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Pakistan and Afghanistan trade deadly strikes
NBC News – World · US
Pakistan declared “open war” on Afghanistan after the two countries traded attacks in a sharp escalation following months of tensions. NBC News' Raf Sanchez re…
General
AI chip made for Chinese company draws scrutiny over potential U.S. export violations
NBC News – World · US
Key components produced by a leading Taiwanese chipmaker were found in a powerful AI chip from a Chinese company, according to an initial report from TechInsig…
Geopolitics
Iran’s Students Are Protesting Again. Here’s Why.
The New York Times – World · US
The unrest underlines the intensity of domestic discontent, even as Tehran’s government grapples with the threat of U.S. strikes. Here’s what to know.
Geopolitics
'Snap' decision: OPS trades Amma's iconic portrait for Stalin's smile
Times of India – World · India
- TOI News Desk operates 24/7 with dedicated journalists to deliver current and comprehensive news globally. - Committed to excellence, the team verifies and…
Geopolitics
Trinamool names 4 Rajya Sabha candidates, BJP hits back over 'non-Bengali' charge
Times of India – World · India
- TMC announces four candidates for Rajya Sabha elections. - Move sparks sharp political reaction in New Delhi. - Candidates aim to strengthen TMC's parlia…
Geopolitics
'Did nothing wrong': Bill Clinton claims innocence in testimony over Jeffrey Epstein ties
Times of India – World · India
- TOI World Desk's team of journalists and writers covers global events with dedication. - Prioritizes accuracy, depth, and timeliness in reporting internati…
Geopolitics
'Don't want to, but sometimes you have to': Trump again warns Iran of possible military action
Times of India – World · India
Despite a significant military build-up in the Middle East, US President Trump expressed his unhappiness with Iran but remains open to a deal, reiterating his …
Geopolitics
Court relief for Kejriwal: What it means for BJP, Congress and opposition
Times of India – World · India
- Delhi court discharged Arvind Kejriwal, Manish Sisodia, and 21 others. - Charges against them were dismissed as insufficient evidence. - They were previo…
Geopolitics
U.S. military used laser to take down Border Protection drone, say lawmakers
The Hindu – World · India
The FAA, CBP and the Pentagon acknowledged that the military “employed counter-unmanned aircraft system authorities to mitigate a seemingly threatening unmanne…
Geopolitics
China scours for bargaining chips to put on Trump-Xi summit table: sources
South China Morning Post – World · China
Beijing has called for all hands on deck to work out what ever-unpredictable US President Donald Trump might demand when he sits down with his Chinese counterp…
Geopolitics
‘Index of Repression:’ documents 964 anti-Palestinian cases in the UK
Al Jazeera – News · Middle East
The European Legal Support Center says it’s verified nearly a thousand cases of “anti-Palestinian repression” in the UK.
Geopolitics
Israeli settlers violently attack foreign ‘solidarity activists’
Al Jazeera – News · Middle East
Israeli settlers attacked a 71-year-old foreign woman and 51-year-old foreign man in the occupied West Bank.
Geopolitics
Pakistan declares state of ‘open war’ after bombing major Afghan cities
The Guardian – World · Europe
Wave of strikes comes after Taliban forces attack Pakistani border troops following earlier action from IslamabadPakistan has bombed major cities in Afghanista…
Geopolitics
US urges its citizens to leave Israel immediately amid strike threat to Iran
The Guardian – World · Europe
Department of State authorises non-essential officials to leave, with embassy staff told to book flights to anywhereSign up for the Breaking News US email to g…
Geopolitics
Democrats outraged at US military’s downing of CBP drone near Mexico border
The Guardian – World · Europe
Second time in two weeks military used laser to attack what it mistakenly thought was a threat, disrupting air trafficSign up for the Breaking News US email to…
Geopolitics
Spanish opposition calls for disgraced ex-monarch to return from exile
BBC News – World · Europe
The 88-year-old Juan Carlos should spend his last years in dignity, the leader of Spain's main opposition party says.
Geopolitics
Mapping the Risks of Attacking Iran
The New York Times – World · US
Our national security correspondent David E. Sanger maps Iran’s options for retaliation if the United States or Israel strikes.
Geopolitics
OPS Joins DMK: Former Tamil Nadu CM switches sides before polls - what does it mean?
Times of India – World · India
Former Tamil Nadu CM O. Panneerselvam and his son have joined the DMK, significantly altering the state's political landscape ahead of assembly elections. This…
Geopolitics
Unable to verify whether Iran has suspended all uranium enrichment: UN nuclear watchdog report
The Hindu – World · India
Some of Iran’s most highly enriched uranium, close to weapons grade, was stored in an underground area of its nuclear site in Isfahan, the IAEA said
Geopolitics
Jailed PKK leader says laws needed in Türkiye peace process
The Hindu – World · India
Abdullah Ocalan’s call could be taken to endorse a road map, approved last week by a Turkish parliamentary commission, that urges legal reforms to run alongs…
Geopolitics
Vance dismisses prolonged Mideast war fears as US-Iran tensions rage
South China Morning Post – World · China
US Vice-President J.D. Vance has said he does not believe potential military action against Iran would drag the country into a years-long war in the Middle Eas…
Geopolitics
Malaysia considers high-powered commission to probe anti-corruption agency allegations
South China Morning Post – World · China
Malaysia’s government said on Friday it would consider calls for a royal commission to investigate alleged abuses of power within the country’s anti-corruption…
Geopolitics
Trump’s State of the Union report underlines shift to ‘world minus one’
South China Morning Post – World · China
On Tuesday, US President Donald Trump’s State of the Union address was a long and rambling preparation for the congressional midterm elections in November. If,…
Geopolitics
China’s Politburo signals decisive macroeconomic direction ahead of ‘two sessions’
South China Morning Post – World · China
China’s leadership has stressed the need for a more proactive macroeconomic stance to support the country’s new five-year plan, ahead of next week’s annual “tw…
Geopolitics
Green Party wins UK by-election in blow to Labour, PM Starmer
Al Jazeera – News · Middle East
Progressive Greens win closely-watched election in one-time Labour stronghold, while right-wing Reform comes second.
Geopolitics
Hillary Clinton comments after Epstein hearing
Al Jazeera – News · Middle East
Former US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton spoke to reporters after finishing her testimony on Epstein.
Geopolitics
US citizens’ support for Israel at historic low over Gaza genocide: Poll
Al Jazeera – News · Middle East
Backing for Israel hits historic nadir, with 41% now sympathizing more with Palestinians, Gallup poll reveals.
Geopolitics
Ethiopia's Tigray region could be on the brink of war, again
Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe
In Tigray, people remain trapped in limbo as tensions between Ethiopia and Eritrea escalate. While a fragile calm holds in Mekelle, many in Tigray fear war cou…
Geopolitics
Hillary Clinton accuses Republicans of ‘fishing expedition’ in Epstein testimony | First Thing
The Guardian – World · Europe
Former secretary of state says hearing is an attempt to deflect attention from Trump. Plus, the textile artist weaving patterns to inspire the labor movement• …
Geopolitics
Bill Clinton to face Congressional questions over Epstein ties – US politics live
The Guardian – World · Europe
Clinton follows his wife, former secretary of state Hillary Clinton, who testified on Thursday calling for Donald Trump to appear before the panelAfter the FBI…
Geopolitics
Green win shows progressive voters are now voting against Labour as well as Reform
The Guardian – World · Europe
Gorton and Denton byelection shatters Labour strategy of neglecting its core base while focusing on Reform defectorsUK politics live – latest updatesThe Gorton…
General
Left-wing plumber helps Greens sink ruling Labour and far-right in surprise U.K. election win
NBC News – World · US
The Green Party delivered a stunning blow to Prime Minister Keir Starmer with a victory in a special election which also saw them beat Nigel Farage's Reform UK.
General
U.S. tells embassy staff in Israel to leave now if they want amid Trump threats to attack Iran
NBC News – World · US
The United States on Friday told some embassy staff that they could leave Israel — and that those who want to must do so quickly — as fears of an American atta…
Geopolitics
In a New War, Would Israel Run Out of Missile Interceptors?
The New York Times – World · US
The June 2025 conflict with Iran depleted Israeli and U.S. stocks of antiballistic missiles. If there is another war, the pressure will be on to destroy Irania…
Geopolitics
Hungary Plays the Spoiler in Europe, as Orban Seeks Votes at Home
The New York Times – World · US
Facing a serious election challenge, Prime Minister Viktor Orban is holding up a big E.U. loan for Ukraine. Analysts say the timing is no coincidence.
Geopolitics
Some Russians Go Without Heat or Power in Winter, as Energy System Falls Into Disrepair
The New York Times – World · US
A dozen major blackouts and central heating cutoffs across the country have affected hundreds of thousands during a brutal winter.
Geopolitics
How Pakistan and the Taliban, former allies, slid into ‘open war’
The Hindu – World · India
Pakistan believed the Taliban’s return to power would restore its “strategic depth” in South-Central Asia; but the Taliban’s rise reshaped regional dynamics, d…
Geopolitics
Indo-Nepal border to remain closed from March 2 midnight ahead of Nepal polls
The Hindu – World · India
An official said that the import and export of goods through the ICP would remain suspended during the period, but the movement of essential medicines and othe…
Geopolitics
Pakistan strikes Kabul, declares ‘open war’ on Afghanistan following clashe
Al Jazeera – News · Middle East
Pakistan has struck Kabul and declared it’s in an ‘open war’ with Afghanistan. The fighting follows days of hostilities.
Geopolitics
Inside Israel’s airport interrogations
Al Jazeera – News · Middle East
At Ben Gurion airport, invasive security checks are routine for many Palestinians, journalists and other travellers.
Geopolitics
Mass graves with 171 bodies found in eastern DR Congo: Report
Al Jazeera – News · Middle East
A local governor says authorities found two mass graves in the outskirts of the eastern city of Uvira.
Geopolitics
‘I was so isolated’: Pro-Palestine activist attempted suicide in UK prison
Al Jazeera – News · Middle East
Recently bailed Palestine Action-linked activist Charlotte Head, 29, spent 18 months in pre-trial detention.
Geopolitics
Germany news: Strikes hit public transport across country
Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe
German commuters are facing transport misery with local bus and tram strikes across the country. However, there's been good news for travelers who take trains …
Geopolitics
Labour’s worst fears realised by Greens’ victory in Gorton and Denton byelection
The Guardian – World · Europe
Result shows progressive voters they have an alternative to Labour against Reform UK, and reveals task ahead for StarmerUK politics live – latest updatesLabour…
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