Geopolitics
Six seats, big goals: What’s next for Bangladesh’s student-led NCP party?
Al Jazeera – News · Middle East
From leading historic uprising to being junior partner in opposition alliance - the nascent party looks for a foothold.
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Geopolitics
Trump says lawmakers Ilhan Omar, Rashida Tlaib should be removed from US
Al Jazeera – News · Middle East
US President Donald Trump lashed out at two congresswomen after their protests during his State of the Union address.
Geopolitics
US: Rubio and Vance warn of Iran's threat ahead of talks
Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe
US and Iranian negotiators are set to meet for nuclear talks in Geneva on Thursday, with senior figures in Washington warning that Tehran could one day pose a …
Geopolitics
Will Andrew bring down the monarchy? – podcast
The Guardian – World · Europe
As MPs vote to release the documents relating to Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor’s appointment as trade envoy, Helen Pidd speaks to Andrew Lownie, author of Entitle…
Geopolitics
Is Ethiopia heading back to war in Tigray?
BBC News – World · Europe
Many people are again leaving the region of Tigray just over three years after the civil war there ended.
Geopolitics
Shot in school uniform: BBC reveals police order led to Gen Z protest killings
BBC News – World · Europe
New evidence reveals what happened when 19 people were shot dead in Kathmandu last September.
Geopolitics
Australian PM apologises after calling child sex abuse survivor and advocate 'difficult'
BBC News – World · Europe
Former Australian of the Year Grace Tame said the word was a "misogynist's code for a woman who won't comply".
Geopolitics
US and Iran to hold talks as pressure for nuclear deal builds
BBC News – World · Europe
The indirect negotiations are seen as a last-ditch effort to prevent a conflict, but the chances of a nuclear agreement are unclear.
Geopolitics
Orbán accuses Ukraine of disrupting oil supplies to Hungary
BBC News – World · Europe
Ukraine says a critical pipeline was closed after Russian strikes.
Geopolitics
Zelensky speaks with Trump, says talks should lead to leaders’ meeting with Russia
South China Morning Post – World · China
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Wednesday that he and US President Donald Trump agreed that the next session of trilateral talks in March on a w…
Geopolitics
US women’s ice hockey captain responds to ‘distasteful’ Trump remark
South China Morning Post – World · China
Hilary Knight, captain of the victorious US women’s Olympic ice hockey team, said Wednesday it was unfortunate that a “distasteful joke” by President Donald Tr…
Geopolitics
What Yoon’s life sentence means for South Korean democracy
South China Morning Post – World · China
It began with a late-night declaration of martial law and has ended, for now, with a gavel. In the 443 days between those two moments, South Korea’s democracy …
Geopolitics
Why is the Communist Party warning cadres about their performance?
South China Morning Post – World · China
Communist Party cadres have been put on notice over governance and performance appraisals as the ruling body counts down to leadership changes across the count…
Geopolitics
In Japan, plan to give cash rewards for reporting illegal migrant workers divides opinion
South China Morning Post – World · China
A proposed scheme in Japan offering cash rewards for tip-offs about illegal foreign workers has won support from residents frustrated by what they see as weak …
Geopolitics
Zelenskyy speaks with Trump about peace efforts, eyes leaders-level talks
Al Jazeera – News · Middle East
Conversation precedes meeting between US and Ukrainian envoys in Geneva on Thursday.
Geopolitics
Questions for Marcos Jr 40 years after Philippines ‘People Power’ revolt
Al Jazeera – News · Middle East
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr urged to dismantle system of political dynasties said to breed culture of corruption.
Geopolitics
North Korea: US relations depend on Washington's attitude
Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe
North Korean ruler Kim Jong Un said that the ball is in Washington's court when it comes to relations with the United States. However, he added that Pyongyang …
Geopolitics
Trump administration meets with UK far-right activist Tommy Robinson
The Guardian – World · Europe
Agitator whose real name is Stephen Yaxley-Lennon was hosted by senior adviser at US state departmentThe far-right activist Tommy Robinson has been hosted by t…
Geopolitics
Grace Tame suggests Anthony Albanese labelling her ‘difficult’ is ‘misogynist’s code for a woman who won’t comply’
The Guardian – World · Europe
PM clarifies comment but says he disagrees with some language the 2021 Australian of the Year has usedFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet…
Geopolitics
Jacinda Ardern living and working in Australia after move from US
The Guardian – World · Europe
Exclusive: Former New Zealand PM ‘based out of Australia’, according to spokesperson, after rumours she was looking for houses in SydneyThe former New Zealand …
Geopolitics
Watch: BBC on streets of Mexican city gripped by deadly cartel violence
BBC News – World · Europe
BBC international correspondent Quentin Sommerville travelled to Culiacán in northern Sinaloa state following an explosion in violence.
General
Inside Gaza: Violence and destruction continue in the strip months after ceasefire
NBC News – World · US
Gaza’s Health Ministry said that more than 600 Palestinians have been killed since the October ceasefire. NBC News’ Richard Engel went into the Gaza Strip with…
Geopolitics
Greek Politician Is Prosecuted for Admitting Drug Use Decades Ago
The New York Times – World · US
The leftist party of Yanis Varoufakis, a former finance minister and critic of the conservative government, said he had been charged based on admitting he had …
Geopolitics
Vessels Have Clashed With Cuban Border Forces Before
The New York Times – World · US
On Wednesday, a Florida-registered speedboat entered Cuban waters and some on board exchanged gunfire with Cuban troops. Two such armed clashes occurred in 202…
Geopolitics
Divided Israeli parties unite to welcome PM Modi
Times of India – World · India
Prime Minister Modi's Israel visit fostered rare bipartisan support, with opposition leader Yair Lapid calling him a true friend. PM Netanyahu and his wife ext…
Geopolitics
India with Israel & world for dialogue, peace, stability: PM Modi
Times of India – World · India
Addressing the Israeli Knesset, Prime Minister Narendra Modi firmly backed Israel on terrorism, condemning the Oct 7 attacks and naming Hamas. He asserted Indi…
Geopolitics
'Jana Nayagan' inside report: Vijay's film is politically charged
Times of India – World · India
Vijay's highly anticipated film, 'Jana Nayagan,' faces censor board hurdles due to its strong political messaging. The Revising Committee flagged its intense …
Geopolitics
PM Modi, Netanyahu discuss range of issues aimed at boosting bilateral relation
Times of India – World · India
Science & tech, agri, def, trade and investment on the agenda
Geopolitics
India, Israel likely to ink MoU on tech transfer for Iron Dome, Iron Beam, advanced missiles
Times of India – World · India
India and Israel are poised to sign a landmark defense agreement, focusing on technology transfer for advanced weapons systems. The deal aims to bolster India'…
Geopolitics
Bill Gates addressed Epstein ties ‘candidly’ at foundation meeting
The Hindu – World · India
“Bill spoke candidly, addressing several questions in detail,” a Gates Foundation spokesperson said in a statement.
Geopolitics
Cuba coastguard kills 4 in firefight with US-registered speedboat
South China Morning Post – World · China
Cuba’s coastguard shot dead four people and injured six others travelling in a US-registered speedboat in an exchange of fire off the Cuban coast on Wednesday,…
Geopolitics
Cuban border agents fire upon Florida-tagged speedboat, killing four
Al Jazeera – News · Middle East
The Cuban Interior Ministry has said in a statement that it reserves the right to 'protect its territorial waters'.
Geopolitics
Modi, Netanyahu praise each other in address to Israeli Knesset
Al Jazeera – News · Middle East
Narendra Modi and Benjamin Netanyahu spoke of each other’s countries in civilisational terms to the Israeli Knesset.
Geopolitics
India’s Modi tells Israel’s Knesset: ‘No cause justifies killing civilians’
Al Jazeera – News · Middle East
Prime Minister Narendra Modi hailed the 'vital' partnership between Israel and India during his visit.
Geopolitics
Sudan: RSF targeted the disabled in el-Fasher, HRW alleges
Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe
A new Human Rights Watch report accuses the Rapid Support Forces militia in Sudan of intentionally targeting and, in some cases, summarily executing civilians …
Geopolitics
Cuban coast guard kills 4 in US-flagged speedboat
Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe
The Cuban Interior Ministry said the US boat fired at the Cuban coast guard, injuring the Cuban commander of the vessel. The incident comes amid heightened ten…
Geopolitics
US and Iran nuclear talks at critical stage amid threat of Trump tearing up terms of success
The Guardian – World · Europe
Tehran says deal is possible as long as Washington abides by agreed-on preconditions, but Trump’s view is unclearIran enters critical talks on its nuclear prog…
Geopolitics
Four shot dead on US-registered speedboat by border guards, Cuba says
BBC News – World · Europe
Six other passengers were wounded in the incident, which took place near an island on Cuba's northern coast.
Geopolitics
Trump keeps world waiting on his plans for Iran after State of the Union
BBC News – World · Europe
The next round of talks between the US and Iran in Geneva on Thursday could be decisive in the president's decision-making.
General
Trump said he 'obliterated' Iran's nuclear program. Now he says the U.S. may have to bomb Iran again.
NBC News – World · US
President Donald Trump said that Iran's nuclear program was "obliterated" last summer, but he now says the U.S. may have to bomb Iran again over Iran's nuclear…
General
Cuban officials: Multiple killed after armed confrontation in Cuba's waters
NBC News – World · US
Cuban officials say four people were killed and six were injured after a U.S.-registered speedboat violated territorial waters and sparked an armed conflict. N…
General
Cuba says four killed after U.S. boat violates territorial waters
NBC News – World · US
A U.S. registered speedboat violated Cuban territorial waters, kicking off an armed confrontation with Cuban border guard troops in which four people were kill…
Geopolitics
Trump’s speech gets a mixed reaction around the world.
The New York Times – World · US
- Federal judge rules Trump's third-country deportation policy unlawful, requiring due process and home country deportation first. - Senate Democrats report …
Geopolitics
Demagogue salesman: On Donald Trump and 2026 State of the Union address
The Hindu – World · India
Donald Trump will need more than words to alter the bitter ground realities
Geopolitics
Trump, Zelenskyy speak before Ukraine-U.S. talks in Geneva
The Hindu – World · India
Our teams work intensively and I thanked them for all their work and for their active involvement in the negotiations and the efforts to end the war, says Volo…
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