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Geopolitics

Activists hang photo of Andrew leaving police custody in the Louvre

The Guardian – World · Europe

Everyone Hates Elon campaigners fix photo of ex-prince slouched in backseat of car after arrest on suspicion of misconduct in public officeActivists have hung …

Geopolitics

‘Our classrooms are empty because the graveyards are full’: Iran’s students on why they are protesting again

The Guardian – World · Europe

As details of the death toll for January’s protests continue to emerge, three students explain why they are resisting a return to normalityMore than 45 days af…

Geopolitics

Australian government says it would support removing Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor from royal line of succession

The Guardian – World · Europe

Anthony Albanese writes to British PM as UK prepares to consider laws to strip former prince of his right to inherit the throneGet our breaking news email, fre…

Geopolitics

Rob Jetten becomes Netherlands' youngest and first gay PM

BBC News – World · Europe

The 38-year-old is sworn in as premier after clinching a narrow victory in October's election.

General

Iran hit by resurgent protests as U.S. builds pressure ahead of new nuclear talks

NBC News – World · US

Iran was jolted by resurgent anti-government protests over the weekend, as the United States sought to build pressure on Tehran to accede to its demands ahead …

Geopolitics

The Zero Units Fought for the C.I.A. in Afghanistan. In the U.S., They’re Living in Fear.

The New York Times – World · US

A shooting in Washington, D.C., threw their immigration status into jeopardy — and brought attention to a long-hidden dimension of America’s war.

Geopolitics

For Iran’s Rulers, Refusing U.S. Demands Is a Risk Worth Taking

The New York Times – World · US

The government in Tehran sees capitulating to Washington’s demands on uranium enrichment and ballistic missiles as riskier to its survival than going to war, a…

Geopolitics

Tamil Nadu SIR final electoral roll: Nearly 97 lakh electors names deleted

Times of India – World · India

Tamil Nadu's final electoral roll for 2026 lists 5,67,07,380 electors, with women slightly outnumbering men. Following a special revision, the state saw a sign…

Geopolitics

Trump rants against SC ruling, warns of 'more powerful, obnoxious' tariffs

Times of India – World · India

President Trump launched a scathing attack on the Supreme Court, labeling it "incompetent" and "ridiculous" after it struck down his tariffs. He claimed the ru…

Geopolitics

'Mental decolonisation': Lutyens' bust replaced by C Rajagopalachari; PM Modi hails move

Times of India – World · India

President Droupadi Murmu unveiled a bust of India's first and only Indian Governor General, Chakravarti Rajagopalachari, at Rashtrapati Bhavan, replacing that …

Geopolitics

Tarique govt. reshuffles Bangladesh Army, calls back defence advisor in India

The Hindu – World · India

Lieutenant General M. Mainur Rahman, who previously served as the chief or General Officer Commanding of Army Training and Doctrine Command, has been appointed…

Geopolitics

Dutch King Willem-Alexander swears in new coalition government led by Netherlands’ youngest-ever premier Rob Jetten

The Hindu – World · India

Rob Jetten heads a three-party coalition comprising his centrist D66, the centre-right Christian Democrats and the centre-right People's Party for Freedom and …

Geopolitics

Despite ban, Bangladesh elections open new political space for Awami League

The Hindu – World · India

Awami League offices have now been reopened in at least 15 districts. In most cases, leaders and activists arrived early in the morning, raised the flag, chant…

Geopolitics

Yunus did not follow the constitution, kept me in the dark, says Bangladesh President

The Hindu – World · India

Bangladesh President Mohammed Shahabuddin reveals a stark picture of the chaos that unfolded in the country in which Muhammad Yunus “kept him in the dark” and …

Geopolitics

Witkoff reiterates U.S. red lines; Pezeshkian signals optimism

The Hindu – World · India

“Iran is committed to peace and stability in the region. Recent negotiations involved the exchange of practical proposals and yielded encouraging signals,” Mr.…

Geopolitics

Far-right files no-confidence motion against French PM over new energy law

The Hindu – World · India

The motion is unlikely to succeed, however, ‌with the Socialist Party — a crucial swing vote in ‌the fragmented assembly — indicating it ‌will ⁠not support the…

Geopolitics

Xi Jinping expresses hope China can open ‘new chapter’ in relations with North Korea

South China Morning Post – World · China

Chinese President Xi Jinping has congratulated North Korean leader Kim Jong-un after he cemented his leadership at the latest congress of the country’s ruling …

Geopolitics

Pakistan claims at least 70 fighters killed in strikes along Afghan border

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Afghan officials accuse Pakistan of targeting civilians and violating its sovereignty in Sunday's border air raids.

Geopolitics

Donald Trump’s actions stir election concerns in the lead-up to US midterms

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

November midterms will be first major US election since Trump took office and follow false claims over 2020 loss.

Geopolitics

Germany news: CDU faces opposition over sick notes proposal

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz's party wants to end the option of employees getting a sick note by phone. Its coalition partner, however, opposes the proposa…

Geopolitics

Teaching union claims extra £4bn for Send overhaul just ‘drop in bucket’ compared with what’s needed – UK politics live

The Guardian – World · Europe

Full details of government plans to be published this morning with reforms partly driven by move to contain soaring costsHere is the Department for Education’s…

Geopolitics

NSW prepares for possible return of Islamic State-linked women and children from Syria

The Guardian – World · Europe

Premier Chris Minns says state has been working with federal government as group of 11 women and 23 children attempt to leave refugee campGet our breaking news…

Geopolitics

Malaysia mulls law to curb premiership to two terms

The Hindu – World · India

The Southeast Asian nation currently places no cap on how many terms a premier can serve

Geopolitics

Ukraine’s Zelensky says he believes Putin has started World War III

South China Morning Post – World · China

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has said that he believes that Russian President Vladimir Putin “has already begun” World War III, in an interview with …

Geopolitics

How Modi ‘broke down walls’ between India, Israel – at Palestine’s expense

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Under Modi, India, a long supporter of the Palestinian cause, has found a friend in Israel's Netanyahu despite genocide.

Geopolitics

Four years into its full-scale war in Ukraine, Russia is feeling the effects

BBC News – World · Europe

Steve Rosenberg reports on the economic consequences of Russia's war, and how people are coping.

Geopolitics

Ex-BJP MP took back blanket after learning woman was Muslim in Tonk; video sparks row

Times of India – World · India

Rajasthan's Leader of Opposition, Tikaram Jully, accused former BJP MP Sukhbir Singh Jaunapuria of religious discrimination. A video allegedly shows Jaunapuri…

Geopolitics

Mexico tense after El Mencho’s death: Videos show chaos as cartel members storm airport, torch petrol pump

Times of India – World · India

Mexico's most wanted cartel leader, Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, known as "El Mencho," was killed by the government, sparking widespread violent reprisals. Cart…

Geopolitics

White House confirms providing ‘intelligence support’ to Mexican govt for operation that killed cartel leader El Mencho

The Hindu – World · India

In a post on X, Karoline Leavitt said El Mencho was a top target for both the Mexican and U.S. governments

Geopolitics

Watch: North Korea’s Kim Jong Un re-elected as party general secretary

The Hindu – World · India

- Kim Jong Un re-elected as North Korea's Workers' Party general secretary at the 8th Congress. - He secures fifth term, reaffirming his leadership role in t…

Geopolitics

Russian overnight strikes across Ukraine kill three

The Hindu – World · India

The attacks followed a barrage of Russian missiles and drones that struck energy infrastructure, railways and residential areas across Ukraine, with Kyiv among…

Geopolitics

Kim Jong Un re-appointed leader of North Korea's ruling party

BBC News – World · Europe

The announcement by the rubber-stamp party congress comes as little surprise.

Geopolitics

'Ambushed': ABVP claims late-night attack by Left groups on JNU campus

Times of India – World · India

Jawaharlal Nehru University witnessed a violent clash early February 23, with ABVP alleging Left-wing groups attacked students. One student was reportedly bli…

Geopolitics

‘So much tariff coming in’: Trump floats $2,000 payments without Congress approval

Times of India – World · India

President Trump insists on a $2,000 payment to Americans, funded by tariffs, potentially bypassing Congress. This claim faces significant hurdles after the Sup…

Geopolitics

2 Punjab cops shot dead inside police outpost near Pakistan border

Times of India – World · India

Two policemen were shot dead inside a police outpost in Gurdaspur, Punjab, near the Pakistan border. Unidentified assailants attacked the outpost, leaving ASI …

Geopolitics

Supermarkets, banks, cars set ablaze: Mexico cartel goes on revenge spree after El Mencho killed

Times of India – World · India

Mexico experienced a coordinated wave of retaliation following the killing of feared cartel boss El Mencho. Gunmen loyal to the CJNG leader blocked highways an…

Geopolitics

U.S., Canada issue travel warnings for Mexico after drug kingpin killing

The Hindu – World · India

U.S. carriers United, American, Southwest and Alaska, as well as the Canadian airlines Air Canada and WestJet/Sunwing, announced the cancellation of flights to…

Geopolitics

New York mayor Zohran Mamdani orders citywide travel ban as major storm hits U.S.

The Hindu – World · India

The National Weather Service (NWS) said blizzard conditions would "quickly materialize" from Maryland up to southeastern New England, making travel "extremely …

Geopolitics

White House post after US hockey win over Canada stirs controversy

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Trump hails US's Olympic gold win, as some Canadians reject White House's illustration of an eagle dominating a goose.

Geopolitics

North Korea’s Kim Jong Un re-elected as chief of Workers’ Party

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Kim says his party is focused on the tasks of 'boosting economic construction and the people's standard of living'.

Geopolitics

North Korea: Ruling party reelects Kim as general secretary

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

The Workers' Party congress, North Korea's most important political event, reelected Kim Jong Un as the party's leader.

Geopolitics

‘Trump’s reign of terror must end’: California Democrats plot national return to power

The Guardian – World · Europe

Emboldened by recent wins, elected officials gathered in San Francisco to share strategy for a midterm ‘reckoning’Fury at Donald Trump was the coin of the real…

Geopolitics

Reform would create ICE-style agency and end leave to remain, Zia Yusuf to say

The Guardian – World · Europe

Nigel Farage’s party plans to deport up to 288,000 people a year on five flights a day and expand stop and searchReform UK would create an ICE-style agency ded…

Geopolitics

Zelensky tells BBC Putin has started WW3 and must be stopped

BBC News – World · Europe

Ukraine's president sat down with the BBC's Jeremy Bowen in Kyiv days before the four-year anniversary of the war.

General

Unrest in Mexico following death of cartel boss ‘El Mencho’

NBC News – World · US

There was unrest across several Mexican states following the Mexican army's killing of Nemesio Rubén Oseguera Cervantes, "El Mencho." In response, the U.S. iss…

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