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Geopolitics

Liberal party executive agrees to permanently bury review into catastrophic 2025 election defeat

The Guardian – World · Europe

Party says ‘what’s important now is that we strengthen our party for the future’ but some MPs concerned they will not learn from lossGet our breaking news emai…

Geopolitics

Nepal to hold first election since deadly protests, with three rivals vying to be Prime Minister

The Hindu – World · India

The protests in Nepal last year revealed the extent of young people's frustration with corruption and a lack of opportunity in the country

Geopolitics

Melania Trump to preside over U.N. Security Council meeting in a first for a First Lady

The Hindu – World · India

The United States takes over the rotating presidency of the 15-member council for the month of March, and the First Lady's office said the meeting she will pre…

Geopolitics

Embarrassing defeat for U.K.'s Starmer as Greens seize Labour stronghold

The Hindu – World · India

The Green Party won 40.7% of the vote, Nigel Farage's Reform Party came second ‌with 28.7% of the votes and Labour finished third with 25.4%

Geopolitics

Watch: PM Modi in Israel: a missed opportunity on Palestine: The Hindu Editorial

The Hindu – World · India

Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s 24-hour visit to Jerusalem was a significant bilateral outreach to Israel, but a missed opportunity on Palestine, with complex c…

Geopolitics

U.N. rights chief warns that more Iranians face execution over protests

The Hindu – World · India

“I am horrified by reports that at least eight people, including two ‌children, have been sentenced to death ‌in connection ⁠with the protests,” Volker Turk sa…

Geopolitics

Starmer reels as Greens seize Labour stronghold in UK special election

South China Morning Post – World · China

Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s Labour Party suffered an embarrassing election defeat on Friday in an area of Greater Manchester that it had dominated for almost…

Geopolitics

Solidarity with Palestinians questioned as Indonesian troops set for Gaza

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

President Prabowo Subianto is trying to expand Indonesia's global standing, but Indonesians question his role in Gaza.

Geopolitics

World reacts to eruption of fighting between Pakistan, Afghanistan

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Countries around the world are urging the warring parties to show restraint.

Geopolitics

‘No longer a threat’: How Canada U-turned on India ahead of Carney visit

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Canadian officials say India is no longer a 'security threat' after allegations of transnational violence rocked ties.

Geopolitics

US: Detained student released after Mamdani meets Trump

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

In a rollercoaster series of events, a foreign student at Columbia University was arrested by ICE agents but then quickly released after New York City Mayor Zo…

Geopolitics

North Korea’s ‘most beloved’ child: what the key congress revealed about Kim Jong-un’s succession plans

The Guardian – World · Europe

Many observers believe North Korean leader has decided daughter Kim Ju-ae will succeed him, but others say gender politics could block her path to powerWhen No…

Geopolitics

Blackouts and emergency aid: Why the Cuban Revolution faces its biggest threat yet

BBC News – World · Europe

Will a worsening internal crisis create the conditions for the Cuban Revolution to unravel from within?

Geopolitics

China removes nine military officials ahead of key political meeting

BBC News – World · Europe

No official reason for the removal was given, but it comes ahead of the country's key Two Sessions meeting.

Geopolitics

Trump’s Foreign Policy: Resurrecting Empire

The New York Times – World · US

President Trump’s approach is a revival of the mission of empire — acquiring the territories and resources of sovereign peoples.

Geopolitics

Bill Clinton to face grilling on significant Epstein ties

The Hindu – World · India

Mr. Clinton features prominently throughout the latest Epstein files disclosures, with the former President insisting that he broke ties with him well before t…

Geopolitics

Mamdani meets Trump in White House for second time, pitches housing plans with mock newspaper

The Hindu – World · India

Ellie Aghayeva, a Columbia University student from Azerbaijan who was arrested by ICE agents earlier in the day, was released after the New York Mayor raised h…

Geopolitics

Trump puts fate of world’s top conflicts in hands of 2 men

South China Morning Post – World · China

US President Donald Trump put his son-in-law Jared Kushner and long-time friend Steve Witkoff in charge of resolving the war in Ukraine and a stand-off with Ir…

Geopolitics

Green party wins Gorton and Denton byelection in blow to Keir Starmer

The Guardian – World · Europe

Hannah Spencer elected as party’s first MP in northern England after overturning 13,000-vote Labour majorityThe Green party has pulled off a landmark victory i…

Geopolitics

Hannah Spencer wins Gorton and Denton for the Greens, Labour comes third – UK politics live

The Guardian – World · Europe

Turnout in Gorton and Denton byelection over 47%, with 36,903 verified votes cast as Greens, Reform and Labour contest the seatReform activists are “hearing Ma…

Geopolitics

Green Party Defeats Labour in U.K. Special Election, in Blow to Starmer

The New York Times – World · US

The result marks the first time the Greens have won a British parliamentary by-election and signals the frustration of left-leaning voters with Prime Minister …

Geopolitics

Expelled AIADMK leader O Panneerselvam joins DMK in presence of TN CM Stalin

Times of India – World · India

Veteran leader O Panneerselvam, a former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister, has officially joined the DMK. This significant political shift follows his expulsion from …

Geopolitics

What changed in Hong Kong after National Security Law? | Explained

The Hindu – World · India

Is Hong Kong’s distinct identity giving way to a party-approved Chinese identity?

Geopolitics

Pakistan bombs Kabul in 'open war' on Afghanistan's Taliban government

The Hindu – World · India

Pakistan's latest operation came after Afghan forces attacked Pakistani border troops on Thursday (February 26, 2026) night over earlier air strikes by Islamab…

Geopolitics

US presses Syria to shift from Chinese telecoms systems, cites threat to national security

South China Morning Post – World · China

The United States has warned Syria against relying on Chinese technology in its telecommunications sector, arguing it conflicts with US interests and threatens…

Geopolitics

Melania Trump to preside over UN Security Council meeting, White House says

South China Morning Post – World · China

United States first lady Melania Trump is set to chair a meeting of the United Nations Security Council in New York on Monday, the White House announced, marki…

Geopolitics

Europe is ready for strategic autonomy, but at what cost?

South China Morning Post – World · China

This year’s Munich Security Conference arrived as less of a shock to Europeans, who have largely accepted that the good old days are gone for good. A few might…

Geopolitics

Pakistan declares ‘open war’ with Afghan Taliban after morning strikes on Kabul, Kandahar

South China Morning Post – World · China

Pakistan bombed Afghanistan’s cities of Kabul and Kandahar on Friday, hours after Afghan forces attacked Pakistani border troops in what the Taliban government…

Geopolitics

What does Taiwanese leader William Lai’s rare ‘mainland China’ reference mean?

South China Morning Post – World · China

Taiwanese leader William Lai Ching-te’s rare reference to “mainland China” signals caution ahead of a highly anticipated Xi-Trump summit, according to analysts…

Geopolitics

Israeli attacks on Lebanon’s Bekaa Valley kill Syrian teenager

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

One killed and 29 others wounded in latest Israeli attack in violation of ceasefire.

Geopolitics

Cuba says speedboat attackers from Florida planned to destabilise country

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Associates of one of the passengers killed in the alleged raid attempt said he sought to overthrow Cuba's government.

Geopolitics

Pakistan warplanes bomb Kabul; Islamabad declares ‘open war’ on Afghanistan

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Al Jazeera's correspondent in Kabul reports explosions and anti-aircraft fire as Pakistan bombs the capital city.

Geopolitics

Polls close in Gorton and Denton byelection after three-way battle between Greens, Labour and Reform

The Guardian – World · Europe

Counting begins in south-east Manchester after one of the most unpredictable byelections in recent yearsAnalysis: What a win would mean for Reform, Greens and …

Geopolitics

Observers raise concerns over secret ballot breaches at Gorton and Denton byelection

The Guardian – World · Europe

Democracy Volunteers says it saw 32 cases of apparent collusion – the highest levels in its 10-year historyAn election observer group has raised concerns over …

Geopolitics

After a Speedboat Shootout in Cuba, There are More Questions Than Answers

The New York Times – World · US

The Cuban government’s account of a supposed armed raid into its territory was called into question after one of the men identified as being on the boat turned…

Geopolitics

Iranians Cite Progress in Talks, but a Marathon Session Produces No Deal

The New York Times – World · US

Representatives of the countries were in Geneva this week to discuss the fate of Iran’s nuclear program.

Geopolitics

‘I never met him’: Hillary Clinton denies ties to Jeffrey Epstein after tense deposition

Times of India – World · India

- TOI World Desk's team delivers global news with accuracy, depth, and timeliness. - Focuses on diverse perspectives to provide nuanced insights into interna…

Geopolitics

SC bans NCERT book over ‘judicial corruption’ chapter; govt apologises in top court

Times of India – World · India

- Supreme Court banned a section on judicial corruption in a Class 8 social science textbook. - The section, part of the curriculum, is now prohibited from c…

Geopolitics

Iran says 'good progress' in U.S. talks, next round within a week

The Hindu – World · India

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi told state TV that the talks "made very good progress and entered into the elements of an agreement very seriously, bot…

Geopolitics

Afghanistan-Pakistan conflict LIVE: Airstrikes hit Kabul, hours after Afghanistan attacks Pakistan

The Hindu – World · India

Afghanistan's military corps said that “heavy clashes” had begun Thursday night “in response to the recent airstrikes carried out by Pakistani forces" in easte…

Geopolitics

US and Iran wrap up indirect nuclear talks as American forces mass in Middle East

South China Morning Post – World · China

Iran and the United States wrapped up another round of indirect talks in Geneva, Switzerland on Thursday aimed at reaching a deal on Tehran’s nuclear programme…

Geopolitics

New nuclear control agreement should include US, Russia and China: Rubio

South China Morning Post – World · China

Washington will keep pushing China to join a trilateral nuclear control deal with the US and Russia, but can’t compel it to do so, Secretary of State Marco Rub…

Geopolitics

At 250, the US should promote its values in Asia, not spectacle

South China Morning Post – World · China

In his farewell address, then US president Ronald Reagan advocated for the United States to do “a better job of getting across that America is freedom: freedom…

Geopolitics

After State of the Union, Trump’s agenda faces new political reality

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

US president strikes triumphant tone in speech but faces legal setbacks and hurdles in Congress as midterms approach.

Geopolitics

Columbia University students protest ICE arrest at university housing

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Protesters gathered at Columbia University after Department of Homeland Security agents detained a student on campus.

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