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Geopolitics

Ukraine Battlefield Dead Could Reach 500,000 in Fifth Year, Estimates Suggest

The New York Times – World · US

Russia has lost as many as 325,000 troops, according to some estimates, with more than 200,000 deaths verified by researchers.

Geopolitics

Sarma vs Gogoi: How a decade-old Cong rift turned into Assam's fiercest political war

Times of India – World · India

Assam's political landscape is heating up as Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma and Congress leader Gaurav Gogoi trade sharp accusations. The ongoing war of wo…

Geopolitics

Sasikala floats new party, unveils its flag which carries images of three late leaders

Times of India – World · India

Sasikala made the announcement during a public meeting at Kamuthi in Ramanathapuram district on the birth anniversary of Jayalalithaa.

Geopolitics

Japan to deploy missile systems on island near Taiwan by 2031: Defence Minister

The Hindu – World · India

It is the first time Japan has specified the timing of the deployment. The Ministry announced the plan in 2022 to ramp up its air defences on the island, which…

Geopolitics

Myanmar's new Parliament is to convene next month for its first session after elections

The Hindu – World · India

The March 16 session will also be the first Parliament meeting in more than five years since the military in 2021 seized power, taking over from the elected go…

Geopolitics

Zelenskyy says Ukraine unbroken after 4 years, but Russia vows to fight on

The Hindu – World · India

Ukrainians are filled with a mix of fatigue at the relentless bombardments and mounting battlefield losses, and determination to resist

Geopolitics

Imran Khan taken to Islamabad hospital for eye treatment, his party questions secrecy

The Hindu – World · India

“Mr. Khan was brought to the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences [PIMS] at Islamabad for a second dose of anti-VEGF [(Vascular endothelial growth factor] in…

Geopolitics

179 Venezuelan prisoners freed under amnesty law: Parliament

The Hindu – World · India

The head of the Parliamentary Commission overseeing the application of the amnesty, added that around 3,000 others, who were out on parole, had also been clear…

Geopolitics

‘We asked UK gov’t to declare what’s happening in Gaza as a genocide’

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Irish children’s author Chris Haughton warns that silencing authors on Gaza threatens free expression.

Geopolitics

Iran cannot defeat US military might, but it can still win

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Capitulation in the form of a deal will not stave off US aggression. Defiance through regional alliances could.

Geopolitics

Can governance be privatised?

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Can cities exist without governments?

Geopolitics

What people in India are saying about Modi’s Israel visit

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

‘We should not support a country that is committing genocide.’

Geopolitics

Lebanon’s army tells soldiers to act after post comes under Israeli fire

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Israeli attack carried out near Lebanese observation post being constructed in the Marjayoun area, Lebanese army says.

Geopolitics

Security fears linger as Kenya set to open Somalia border

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

Kenyan leader William Ruto wants more trade between the East African neighbors. But previous mooted border openings have failed, and fears of Al-Shabab attacks…

Geopolitics

How Ukraine's war effort against Russia has evolved

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

From traditional ground combat to survival in positions within the "kill zone" under constant drone surveillance, how has Ukraine's war against Russia changed …

Geopolitics

Iranians caught between anger, fear and desire for change

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

Amid the looming threat of a US attack, Iranians are still staging small-scale protests against the regime. But many have lost hope that change could ever come.

Geopolitics

Clashes spark safety concerns for World Cup in Mexico

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

A wave of violence set off by the killing of a Mexican drug cartel boss has raised concerns about security ahead of the World Cup. So far there is no plan to m…

Geopolitics

Reform’s Danny Kruger criticises UK’s ‘totally unregulated sexual economy’

The Guardian – World · Europe

Former Conservative laments divorce changes and says Reform UK will pursue policies to boost birthrateThe UK is “suffering from having a totally unregulated se…

Geopolitics

Government accused of caving in to building lobby amid plans to shake up housing sector in England

The Guardian – World · Europe

Changes to planning rules would limit scope of English councils and prevent them pursuing improvements to low-carbon homesThe government has been accused of bo…

Geopolitics

Reform UK councillor shared Facebook post saying Labour MP ‘should be shot’

The Guardian – World · Europe

Natalie Fleet MP says politicians should not expect ‘death threats as standard’, as Lancashire councillor apologisesA Labour MP has said politicians should not…

Geopolitics

Russia can keep fighting Ukraine war throughout 2026, says military thinktank

The Guardian – World · Europe

Little sign Moscow’s ability to continue waging war for a fifth year is diminished, analysis suggestsEurope live – latest updatesRussia will be able to sustain…

Geopolitics

Guardian Essential poll: more than half of Australians open to voting for One Nation despite Hanson’s Muslim comments

The Guardian – World · Europe

A quarter of all respondents say they would ‘definitely’ back the rightwing populist party at the next election while a third say they’re ‘open’ to itPauline H…

Geopolitics

Russia Moves Closer to Banning Telegram App, Saying It Foments Terrorism

The New York Times – World · US

News of an investigation into Pavel Durov, the app’s billionaire founder, deepened a crackdown on what remains of the free Russian internet.

Geopolitics

‘Root out enemies and traitors’: Sasikala floats new political party ahead of Tamil Nadu elections

Times of India – World · India

Expelled AIADMK leader VK Sasikala has announced the formation of a new political party in Tamil Nadu, vowing to champion the cause of the poor and downtrodden…

Geopolitics

After Amma: AIADMK's struggle to fill the void left by Jayalalithaa

Times of India – World · India

Nearly a decade after J Jayalalithaa's death, the AIADMK struggles to regain its dominance, battling leadership disputes and electoral defeats. As Tamil Nadu h…

Geopolitics

Moscow war against Ukraine 'triple failure for Russia': Macron

The Hindu – World · India

Mr. Macron was to co-chair a new meeting of Ukraine's allies on Tuesday (February 24, 2026)

Tech & Startups

College Campuses Are in Upheaval Over Faculty Ties to Epstein

Wired · Global

From small art schools to large public universities, the new DOJ release of emails reveals just how deep the financier’s influence in academia went. Students a…

Geopolitics

4 years into Ukraine conflict, Zelensky says Russia’s Putin ‘did not win this war’

South China Morning Post – World · China

President Volodymyr Zelensky marked the four-year anniversary of the Ukraine war by accusing Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin of trying to take over Ukraine,…

Geopolitics

Why Indonesia’s lead role in Gaza peacekeeping force carries high political risk

South China Morning Post – World · China

Indonesia’s decision to accept a deputy commander post in the United States-led International Stabilisation Force (ISF) for Gaza has placed it in a position to…

Geopolitics

Taiwan may see US arms deals fall through for first time because of legislative deadlock

South China Morning Post – World · China

Taiwan is at risk of missing out on three US-approved weapons packages for the first time because of delays to a stalled NT$1.25 trillion (US$40 billion) speci…

Geopolitics

Pritam Singh presses for clarity on Singapore’s public spending as surplus widens

South China Morning Post – World · China

Workers’ Party chief Pritam Singh has called for fuller public disclosure of billions of dollars in Singapore government spending, pressing for clearer account…

Geopolitics

Nick Adams dropped as Trump’s Malaysia ambassador nominee

South China Morning Post – World · China

Right-wing influencer and self-described “alpha male” Nick Adams has reportedly been dropped as the United States’ pick for ambassador to Malaysia. Adams confi…

Geopolitics

Residents raise alarm as violence-hit Guadalajara to host World Cup games

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Mexican city set to host 2026 World Cup games erupts in violence after army kills the leader of a powerful drug cartel.

Geopolitics

Video: Ukraine’s Zelenskyy receives standing ovation from EU Parliament

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Politicians at the European Parliament gave Ukrainian president Zelenskyy a standing ovation.

Geopolitics

Epstein files fallout: Muted US response vs political reckoning in Europe

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

The newly released Epstein files have triggered political fallout in the UK and parts of Europe, but far less in the US.

Geopolitics

First Thing: Trump Iran airstrikes decision to be guided by Kushner and Witkoff’s advice

The Guardian – World · Europe

President has not yet made a final decision on any strikes as the US prepares for ‘last-ditch’ negotiations on Thursday. Plus, most US adults feel the country …

Geopolitics

What time is Trump’s State of the Union – and how can I watch?

The Guardian – World · Europe

The US president will deliver his State of the Union address this evening – here’s what you need to knowDonald Trump will deliver the State of the Union in Was…

Geopolitics

Trump reportedly frustrated as he waits on envoys’ judgment over Iran strikes – US politics live

The Guardian – World · Europe

Trump’s decision to order airstrikes against Iran will hinge in part on the judgment of Trump’s special envoys, Steve Witkoff and Jared KushnerDonald Trump wil…

Geopolitics

Abigail Spanberger: Democrats turn to centrist as party seeks return to relevance

The Guardian – World · Europe

Choice of Virginia governor to give Trump rebuttal suggests DNC believes moderate approach could bring midterm wins On Tuesday night, Abigail Spanberger will w…

Geopolitics

Anthony Albanese evacuated from official Canberra residence for three hours due to bomb threat

The Guardian – World · Europe

Prime minister moved from The Lodge to another location while investigation under wayAnthony Albanese was evacuated from his official Canberra residence on Tue…

Geopolitics

Israel has Biblical right over Middle East? Furore over Trump ally’s remark

Times of India – World · India

A podcast remark about biblical borders triggers diplomatic backlash, exposing fault lines in Trump’s Middle East strategy and within MAGA itself.

Geopolitics

Iran's war calculus: Why Khamenei is betting on Trump for his regime's survival

Times of India – World · India

The United States has built up one of its largest Middle East deployments in years, with two aircraft carriers moving into position and additional warships and…

Geopolitics

Toilet trouble: US troops feel the 'pressure' as Trump vows to flush out Khamenei regime

Times of India – World · India

America's most advanced aircraft carrier, the USS Gerald R Ford, is grappling with persistent sewage system failures during its extended deployment near the Mi…

Geopolitics

Iran walks a tightrope between diplomacy and deterrence

The Hindu – World · India

The U.S. and Iran have held two rounds of talks since tensions escalated in January, but no breakthrough has been achieved

Geopolitics

US women’s ice hockey team declines Trump’s State of the Union invitation

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Olympics gold medal-winning team has politely turned down a request from President Donald Trump to attend his address.

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