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A White House Staffer Appears to Run Massive Pro-Trump X Account

Wired · Global

A popular right-wing account that called a video depicting Barack and Michelle Obama as apes "a masterpiece" appears to be run by a White House staffer, accord…

Geopolitics

Ex-US Treasury chief Larry Summers quits Harvard over Epstein ties

South China Morning Post – World · China

Former US Treasury secretary Larry Summers resigned from his teaching post at Harvard University over his links to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, the …

Geopolitics

Hundreds return from Burundi to DRC as border shut by M23 fighting reopens

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

More than 90,000 Congolese fled across the border after M23 stormed in and took control of Uvira nearly 3 months ago.

Geopolitics

Hungary’s Orban orders extra security, alleges Ukraine attacks plot

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

PM Viktor Orban and his Fidesz party face their strongest challenge in parliamentary elections scheduled for April 12.

Geopolitics

Demonstrators in frog costumes protest Trump’s State of the Union

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

As Trump delivered his State of the Union address, demonstrators dressed in frog costumes protested in the streets.

Geopolitics

Iran rejects ‘fictional narratives’ of power grab after protest killings

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Former President Hassan Rouhani denies reports he wants to replace Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, blames US and Israel.

Geopolitics

Modi: India stands with Israel 'with full conviction'

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

Indian Prime Minister Modi is on a two-day visit to Israel and gave a speech at the Knesset. Modi hailed the relationship between the two countries, with Prime…

Geopolitics

Larry Summers to resign from Harvard after Epstein files revelations

The Guardian – World · Europe

News of former Harvard president’s resignation comes ‘in connection with ongoing review’ of Epstein filesSign up for the Breaking News US email to get newslett…

Geopolitics

Reeves must back defence investment plan or be sacked, says Unite union boss

The Guardian – World · Europe

Sharon Graham tells chancellor she should ‘back British industry’ by increasing military spendingThe head of Britain’s largest trade union has demanded that Ra…

Geopolitics

British public want deeper economic ties with EU, business secretary says

The Guardian – World · Europe

Peter Kyle signs cooperation deal on competition and says it is not a case of being nostalgic for pre-Brexit pastThe British public are “not nostalgic” for the…

Geopolitics

Why did Israeli opposition walk out during PM Modi's Knesset visit?

Times of India – World · India

- TOI World Desk's team covers global events with dedication, offering diverse perspectives and timely updates. - Committed to accuracy, depth, and timelines…

Geopolitics

'Can’t let craziest regime to have nuclear weapons': JD Vance ahead of US-Iran talks in Geneva

Times of India – World · India

US Vice President JD Vance stated that the Trump administration is committed to preventing Iran, described as the world's "craziest and worst regime," from obt…

Geopolitics

India ‘stands firmly’ with Israel, Modi tells Knesset

The Hindu – World · India

Prime Minister addresses the Israeli parliament as he begins visit to the West Asian country; India has an uncompromising policy of zero tolerance for terroris…

Geopolitics

Nepal’s leader says post-uprising polls on track

The Hindu – World · India

Nepal holds elections on March 5, less than six months after youth-led anti-corruption protests toppled the previous government

Geopolitics

In State of the Union speech, Trump highlights economy, Iran threat and repeats India-Pakistan claim

The Hindu – World · India

U.S. President Donald Trump, in his February 25 State of the Union address, reiterated his claim that he ended the India–Pakistan conflict, defended his tariff…

Geopolitics

At Knesset, PM Modi condemns October 7 attack ‘barbaric’, vows deeper ties

The Hindu – World · India

Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the Knesset on February 25, where he received a rousing welcome from members of the Israeli Parliament. In his speech, M…

Geopolitics

Canada approves all Gulfstream jets, ‘backing down’ to Trump’s tariff threats

South China Morning Post – World · China

Canada’s aviation regulator certified the remaining Gulfstream private jet models that US President Donald Trump asked it to approve, a move which let the Whit…

Geopolitics

Commons Speaker says he tipped off police about Mandelson ahead of arrest

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

British House of Commons Speaker Lindsay Hoyle says he passed information about Peter Mandelson to Metropolitan Police.

Geopolitics

Iran faces countdown toward agreement or escalation

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

With Washington amassing military force in the Middle East, US and Iranian representatives are again meeting in Geneva on Tehran's nuclear program. Hopes for a…

Geopolitics

Anthropic: Is the Pentagon overreaching on AI access?

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

Anthropic, a much vaunted AI startup, is firmly in the Trump administration's sights. The Pentagon wants complete access to its models, despite safety and ethi…

Geopolitics

Nickolay Mladenov: the Bulgarian leading the Board of Peace

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

As director-general of Donald Trump's Board of Peace and High Representative for Gaza, Bulgarian Nickolay Mladenov faces a massive challenge. Who is the man ta…

Geopolitics

Hungary's Orban accuses Kyiv of plotting energy disruption

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

Viktor Orban has escalated a dispute with Ukraine, accusing it of planning to disrupt his country's energy system. But the EU says neither Hungary nor Slovakia…

Geopolitics

Bill Gates apologizes to foundation staff for Jeffrey Epstein ties

The Guardian – World · Europe

Microsoft co-founder admits affairs and calls meetings ‘huge mistake’ but denies involvement in Epstein’s crimesSign up for the Breaking News US email to get n…

Geopolitics

Indian state of Kerala to be renamed Keralam to reflect local pronunciation

The Guardian – World · Europe

Proposal approved by Modi government will bring official English name into line with Malayalam languageThe Indian state of Kerala, known as “God’s own country”…

Geopolitics

Disputes over Hamas disarmament stall Gaza peace plan progress

The Guardian – World · Europe

Hamas to almost certainly reject plan described in Israeli press, say experts, as no guarantee Israel will withdraw on surrender of weaponsProgress in the Gaza…

Geopolitics

How the UK Could Remove Former Prince Andrew From the Royal Line of Succession

The New York Times – World · US

Despite his connections with the sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, the former prince is eighth in line to the British throne. That could change.

Geopolitics

PM Modi, Netanyahu discuss wide range of issues aimed at boosting bilateral ties

The Hindu – World · India

Narendra Modi, who is visiting Israel for the second time in nine years, was received by Benjamin Netanyahu and his wife, Sara, at the airport.

Geopolitics

Pressure mounts on Malaysia’s Anwar as allies seek new inquiry into MACC allegations

South China Morning Post – World · China

Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim is facing mounting pressure from within his own ruling coalition after a key partner called for an independent inquiry i…

Geopolitics

Who is Ali Shamkhani, the face of Iran’s wartime resistance?

South China Morning Post – World · China

Ali Shamkhani, who taunted Israel after ⁠being pulled alive from the rubble of his Tehran home ⁠following a strike in June 2025, has survived at the centre of …

Geopolitics

Israeli army, settlers attack Palestinians in Hebron area of West Bank

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Four Palestinians wounded in settler attack, while several others shot in raid by Israeli military south of Hebron.

Geopolitics

In Modi’s India, scandal still embarrasses but rape has become ordinary

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

The government’s performed outrage over Gates’s Epstein links underlined its indifference to violence against women.

Geopolitics

FIFA’s Infantino plays down World Cup concerns despite violence in Mexico

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Violence has broken out across Mexico, raising concerns only four months before its co-hosting of FIFA World Cup 2026.

Geopolitics

Will Ethiopia be part of Israel’s ‘hexagon’ alliance rivalling its enemies?

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Israeli President Herzog is in Addis Ababa days after high-level delegations from Turkiye and Saudi Arabia also visited.

Geopolitics

Deadly fighting in Alawite heartland city in Syria

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Several people were killed in fighting in Syria’s Latakia where suspected Assad regime supporters attacked security.

Geopolitics

What Trump said at State of the Union address

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

US President Donald Trump’s State of the Union address both aggravated and excited lawmakers.

Geopolitics

How Putin stays strong in Russia, four years into war in Ukraine

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

The quick victory never came. But a functional economy, controlled media and slow battle gains give Putin control.

Geopolitics

Netanyahu greets Indian PM Modi as he lands in Israel

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi was greeted by Benjamin Netanyahu in Israel.

Geopolitics

Four years into the Ukraine war, Moscow sees vindication, not failure

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

What many in the West viewed as a strategic blunder is increasingly seen in Moscow as a costly but necessary gamble.

Geopolitics

Thousands join Manila corruption protest on 40th anniversary of uprising

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

In the Philippines, thousands of protesters clashed with police in Manila on the 40th anniversary of a popular uprising.

Geopolitics

Trump claims a year of wins and attacks old foes in longest State of the Union | First Thing

The Guardian – World · Europe

President’s address littered with false and misleading claims. Plus, how Trump’s big climate finding repeal could actually hurt big oilGood morning.Donald Trum…

Geopolitics

Iran accuses US of spreading ‘big lies’ after Trump’s State of the Union address – US politics live

The Guardian – World · Europe

President claimed during longest ever State of the Union speech that Tehran was building weapons that could strike the USThe ‘golden age of America’? Trump del…

Geopolitics

Members of Iran’s elite accused of hypocrisy over children’s lives in west

The Guardian – World · Europe

Opposition campaigners claim top figures in regime use state wealth to fund lifestyles counter to those they preachMembers of Iran’s ruling elite have been acc…

General

How Xi's military purges could hamper China's ability to fight

NBC News – World · US

Chinese President Xi Jinping’s purges of senior military officials, including the recent ouster of his top two generals, run far deeper than previously thought…

Geopolitics

Thanks, Ukrainians Say, but Please Stop Calling Us Resilient

The New York Times – World · US

Ukraine must project strength to secure continued Western support. But its people want the world to know they are not superhuman.

Geopolitics

Chaos at Azim Premji University: Police book Spark Reading Circle after ABVP protests Kashmir 'talk'

Times of India – World · India

ABVP activists protested and vandalized Azim Premji University campus over a discussion on Kashmir atrocities. The university registrar filed a police complain…

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