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Geopolitics

China has ‘massively expanded’ its nuclear arsenal, claims US State Department

South China Morning Post – World · China

The United States on Monday accused China of dramatically swelling its nuclear arsenal and doubled down on claims that Beijing had conducted secret nuclear tes…

Geopolitics

Israeli settlers vandalise, torch mosque in occupied West Bank

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Palestinian Authority's Ministry of Religious Affairs says Israeli settlers defaced and set fire to a mosque.

Geopolitics

Are the US and Iran moving closer to war?

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Diplomacy continues despite the significant United States military build-up.

Geopolitics

Utah House voting map that helps Democrats can be used, federal court rules

The Guardian – World · Europe

Court turns aside GOP request to block new map, second setback in recent days for state’s RepublicansNew Utah voting districts that give Democrats an improved …

Geopolitics

Inquiry into Andrew’s links to Jeffrey Epstein is matter for MPs, says No 10

The Guardian – World · Europe

Anthony Albanese says Australia would not object to his removal from royal succession lineA parliamentary inquiry into Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor’s links to Je…

Geopolitics

Mandelson’s downfall is one of fastest ever seen in British public life

The Guardian – World · Europe

Epstein links have taken political operator from a vaunted position in British diplomacy to arrest in under six monthsJust six months ago Peter Mandelson seeme…

Geopolitics

Trump Iran airstrikes decision to be guided by Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff’s advice

The Guardian – World · Europe

Exclusive: Trump’s decision will be driven by envoys’ judgment on whether Iran is stalling on a nuclear dealDonald Trump’s decision to order airstrikes against…

Geopolitics

News live: PM says he ‘volunteered’ support for removing former prince Andrew from succession; One Nation just behind Labor in new poll

The Guardian – World · Europe

Latest Capital Brief/DemosAU federal poll shows One Nation’s continued surge in support. Follow today’s news liveGet our breaking news email, free app or daily…

Geopolitics

Mexico faces uphill battle to appease kingpin Trump after cartel boss’s killing

The Guardian – World · Europe

Trump tells Mexico to ‘step up’ effort to combat cartels even after military operation kills drug lord known as ‘El Mencho’Violence in Mexico after military ki…

Geopolitics

'Burned and destroyed': Locals and tourists describe Mexico unrest

BBC News – World · Europe

Violence has erupted across several states in Mexico after cartel leader El Mencho was killed on Sunday.

Geopolitics

Trump threatens countries that 'play games' with existing trade deals

BBC News – World · Europe

The threat comes after the Supreme Court ruled on Friday that Trump had exceeded his authority in enacting a sweeping global programme of tariffs.

Geopolitics

Settlers in the Israeli-Occupied West Bank Drive a Palestinian Family Off Its Land

The New York Times – World · US

For two years, settlers attacked Rezeq Abu Naim’s land in the Israeli-occupied West Bank at all hours and in all manners. After another violent incursion over …

Geopolitics

Tarique Rahman government carries out changes in armed forces and the International Crimes Tribunal

The Hindu – World · India

These changes have taken place almost simultaneously with the announcement that the new government will examine all the legal cases that have been filed agains…

Geopolitics

U.S. says China 'massively expanded' nuclear arsenal

The Hindu – World · India

Washington said the lapsing earlier this month of New START — the last treaty between top nuclear powers, the United States and — Russia presented the possibil…

Geopolitics

What’s Netanyahu’s planned ‘hexagon’ alliance – and can it work?

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Analysts call PM Benjamin Netanyahu’s alliance pitch a 'fantasy world' as Israel faces growing international isolation.

Geopolitics

Putin’s strategy is that Ukraine will fall before he does: Ex-FM Kuleba

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Dmytro Kuleba talks to Al Jazeera as Ukraine marks the fourth anniversary of war with Russia.

Geopolitics

Israel bans 5 Palestinian media organisations from occupied East Jerusalem

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz has issued an order banning the work of five Palestinian local media organisations.

Geopolitics

Venezuela demands immediate release of Maduro from US custody

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Venezuela’s government emphasises reconciliation and amnesty efforts amid persistent political and economic challenges.

Geopolitics

El Mencho’s killing won’t solve Mexico’s cartel problem – or anything else

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

The killings of other cartel kingpins have done little to stem the production and flow of drugs towards the US.

Geopolitics

Turkish ‘threat’ talked up in Israel as Netanyahu focuses on new alliances

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Relations between Israel and Turkiye continue to deteriorate amid accusations and heightened geopolitical tensions.

Geopolitics

Why authoritarianism won't fix corruption in Southeast Asia

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

As governments across Southeast Asia respond to public anger over corruption, experts warn that crackdowns could serve as an excuse for those in power to punis…

Geopolitics

Berlinale faces difficult balancing act in polarized Gaza debate

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

A Palestinian award-winner's accusation that Germany has supported genocide sparked political after the closing gala, while others criticized the festival's at…

Geopolitics

Nancy Pelosi-palooza: Democrats praise lawmaker’s career at California convention

The Guardian – World · Europe

Officials at California Democratic convention celebrated the former House speaker’s advocacy as she prepares to retireIt was a “Nancy Pelosi-palooza” in San Fr…

Geopolitics

Trump warns countries not to 'play games' after his SCOTUS ruling setback

Times of India – World · India

- Financial tools help estimate loan installments, SIP returns, PPF maturity, FD interest, NPS pension, and mutual fund future value. - Loan calculators dete…

Geopolitics

Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei gets summoned from Pentagon for 'not a friendly meeting'

Times of India – World · India

The Pentagon is demanding full access to Anthropic's AI model, Claude, for military use, clashing with the company's safety safeguards. Defence Secretary Hegse…

Geopolitics

UK PM Starmer’s aide Peter Mandelson arrested amid mounting Epstein scrutiny

Times of India – World · India

Former UK ambassador to the US, Peter Mandelson, has been arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office. The Metropolitan Police confirmed the arrest of…

Geopolitics

European Union lawmakers again postpone vote on U.S. trade deal after tariff upheaval

The Hindu – World · India

This is the second such ‌suspension by lawmakers, who, last month, halted their work ​on the deal in protest at Donald Trump’s demands to acquire Greenland

Geopolitics

U.S. military begins withdrawing from main base in northeast Syria, Syrian sources say

The Hindu – World · India

Dozens of trucks, some carrying armoured vehicles, ‌departed the base at Qasrak in Hasakah province on February 23, morning, witnesses said. Reuters footage la…

Geopolitics

U.N. chief decries global rise of 'rule of force'

The Hindu – World · India

"Human rights are under a full-scale attack around the world, the rule of law is being outmuscled by the rule of force," Antonio Guterres told the opening of …

Geopolitics

‘China shock’ hangs over German leader Friedrich Merz’s first visit to Beijing

South China Morning Post – World · China

At a time when German industry is frequently slammed for being too slow and reluctant to change, there is one area in which industrialists have noticed rapid e…

Geopolitics

Israel designates five Palestinian news outlets as ‘terrorist’ groups

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Israel fails to provide proof for allegations against Al Asima News, Quds Plus, Alquds Albawsala, Maraj, Maydan Alquds.

Geopolitics

Keir Starmer opens investigation into Josh Simons over targeting of reporters

The Guardian – World · Europe

PM asks ethics adviser to examine conduct of Cabinet Office minister amid Labour Together scandal falloutUK politics live – latest updatesKeir Starmer has open…

Geopolitics

Reform UK’s ICE-style deportation plan condemned as ‘sadistic’

The Guardian – World · Europe

Zia Yusuf sets out proposals and calls migration an ‘invasion’, as refugee groups decry ‘grotesque’ measuresUK politics live – latest updatesReform UK’s plan t…

Geopolitics

Australia backs removing Andrew from royal line of succession

BBC News – World · Europe

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor remains eighth in line to the throne despite being stripped of his titles.

Geopolitics

Israeli settlers attack West Bank mosque, local officials and army say

The Hindu – World · India

"The Ministry of Endowments and Religious Affairs condemned the attempt by a group of settlers to set fire to a part of the Abu Bakr al-Siddiq Mosque in the vi…

Geopolitics

Japan’s ‘Traitor Takaichi’ hit with online smear campaign using fake accounts

South China Morning Post – World · China

Japan’s Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi and her government have become the focus of a coordinated, long-term online smear campaign orchestrated by thousands of s…

Geopolitics

New Dutch government under centrist Jetten takes power

South China Morning Post – World · China

A new Dutch government took power on Monday, with 38-year-old centrist Rob Jetten sworn in as the country’s youngest-ever prime minister and the first openly g…

Geopolitics

Russia kills four Ukrainians on eve of fourth war anniversary

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

EU foreign ministers are meeting in Brussels to discuss a loan for Kyiv and 20th package of sanctions against Russia.

Geopolitics

US military begins withdrawing from key base in northeastern Syria

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Pullout comes after Syrian forces take control of northeast region from Kurdish-led SDF.

Geopolitics

Activists hang Andrew arrest photo at Louvre Museum

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Political activists hung a photo of the UK’s former Prince Andrew on the day of his arrest in the Louvre museum.

Geopolitics

Indian protesters want Modi’s Israel visit to be called off

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Activists in India are protesting Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s planned visit to Israel.

Geopolitics

Iceland may fast-track vote on joining EU: report

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

The Arctic country had been set to hold a referendum on resuming membership talks in 2027. But according to media reports, geopolitical developments could see …

Geopolitics

Rob Jetten sworn in as youngest-ever Dutch prime minister

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

The 38-year-old centrist is also the Netherlands' first openly gay prime minister. His minority coalition is set to be put to the test in an already fractured …

Geopolitics

Suspected gunman identified after being shot dead at Mar-a-Lago – live

The Guardian – World · Europe

Law enforcement confirm man, who was armed with a shotgun and gas canister at Trump’s Florida home, was 21-year-old Austin Tucker MartinMajor institutions of h…

Geopolitics

Disinformation was ‘central accelerant’ in Leicester Hindu-Muslim clashes, inquiry finds

The Guardian – World · Europe

Report into ‘unprecedented’ violence between members of two communities in 2022 calls for action on communalismUK politics live – latest updatesViolence betwee…

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