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Geopolitics

North Korea's Kim re-elected to lead ruling party at congress: Report

The Hindu – World · India

Under the leadership of Mr. Kim, "the war deterrence of the country with the nuclear forces as its pivot has been radically improved," the KCNA report said

Geopolitics

The Carlson-Huckabee interview may be the wake-up call Americans needed

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

The interview brought the 'Israel first vs America first' debate to heart of the American right.

Geopolitics

Syria moves out last residents of ISIL-linked desert camp

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Official Fadi al-Qassem says all residents have left al-Hol camp, which long housed relatives of alleged ISIL members.

Geopolitics

Germany: Protests against AfD events in Dortmund, Düsseldorf

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

Over 3,000 people protested against the attendance of AfD politician Björn Höcke at a party event at Dortmund city hall on Sunday. An even bigger protest is ex…

Geopolitics

Nigel Farage accused of ‘Maga stunts’ for saying he was denied access to Chagos Islands

The Guardian – World · Europe

Reform UK leader flew to the Maldives for a day despite not having permit to visit nearby archipelagoNigel Farage has been accused of “performing Maga stunts” …

Geopolitics

Washington and Tehran to hold more nuclear talks as protests reignite in Iran

The Guardian – World · Europe

Fresh Geneva negotiations suggest Trump’s team believes the Iranian government is making serious proposalsIran and the US are expected to meet for a further ro…

Geopolitics

Iran Students Protest for Second Day Despite State Crackdown

The New York Times – World · US

Student groups reported protests at universities in Iran’s two largest cities as the government grapples with domestic discontent and the threat of U.S. strike…

Tech & Startups

Trump says Netflix will face ‘consequences’ if it doesn’t fire board member Susan Rice

TechCrunch · US

Netflix board member Susan Rice had predicted that corporations that “take a knee” to Trump will be “held accountable” when Democrats return to power.

Geopolitics

Sudan condemns RSF chief’s visit to Uganda as minimising ‘human values’

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Uganda Ministry of Foreign Affairs says Mohamed Dagalo's meeting with President Yoweri Museveni focused on ending war.

Geopolitics

US envoy Huckabee tries to deny saying he would support Israel expansionism

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Rights advocate warns that failure to sack Huckabee 'will be read by the world as an endorsement of his views' by Trump.

Geopolitics

Trump’s Push for Greenland

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

As Donald Trump threatens Greenland with a takeover, Al Jazeera speaks to people there about their concerns.

Geopolitics

Iranian students rally as universities reopen after nationwide protests

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Many students remain incarcerated after being taken by security forces during and after the bloody protests in January.

Geopolitics

Greenland rejects Trump’s offer to send US hospital ship to Arctic island

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

US President Donald Trump says a 'great hospital boat' is going to Greenland as he mocks its healthcare system.

Geopolitics

Netanyahu says Israel will forge regional alliance to rival ‘radical axes’

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Israeli PM says his country is working to counter what he called 'radical Shia axis' and 'emerging radical Sunni axis'.

Geopolitics

Iran: Trump 'curious' as to why Tehran hasn't 'capitulated'

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

Iran has not backed down in the face of the increasing US military presence in the Middle East, much to the frustration of President Trump. Meanwhile, there ha…

Geopolitics

New border rules for British dual nationals need to be quickly shut down, say Lib Dems

The Guardian – World · Europe

Letter to Shabana Mahmood describes controls that could block British dual citizens’ entry to UK as ‘unacceptable’The Liberal Democrats have called on the home…

Geopolitics

Huckabee’s Israel land remarks condemned as ‘dangerous and inflammatory’

The Guardian – World · Europe

Arab and Islamic governments issue statement denouncing comments made on Tucker Carlson podcastGovernments from across the Islamic world have condemned remarks…

Geopolitics

Greenland says 'no thanks' to Trump US hospital boat

BBC News – World · Europe

Greenland's PM reminded Trump of its free healthcare, after Trump said he was sending a boat to aid people who were allegedly "not being taken care of".

Geopolitics

Explained: How the SCOTUS tariff ruling may be secretly a gift for POTUS

Times of India – World · India

The Supreme Court rebuked President Trump's use of emergency powers for imposing sweeping tariffs, deeming it an overreach. Despite this, Trump vowed to contin…

Geopolitics

Moscow closes all international airports amid wave of Ukrainian drone attacks

Times of India – World · India

Moscow's four international airports faced temporary closures on Sunday as air defence systems downed 11 Ukrainian drones approaching the capital. Mayor Sergey…

Geopolitics

Islamic State claims two attacks on Syrian Army, announces ‘new phase’ of operations

The Hindu – World · India

- Islamic State claimed attacks on Syrian Army in Deir al-Zor and Raqqa, killing one soldier and a civilian. - IS declared a "new phase" targeting Syria’s le…

Geopolitics

South Korea protests Japanese event over disputed islands

The Hindu – World · India

The tiny islets, known as Takeshima in ‌Japan ⁠and Dokdo in South Korea, which are controlled by ⁠them, have long been a source of tension between the two neig…

Geopolitics

U.S. envoy says Trump questioning why Iran has not 'capitulated'

The Hindu – World · India

"I don't want to use the word 'frustrated,' because he understands he has plenty of alternatives, but he's curious as to why they haven't. I don't want to use …

Geopolitics

Video: Hundreds of far-right anti-Islam protesters march in Manchester

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Hundreds of far-right anti-Islam marched through Manchester on Saturday, demanding mass deportations of migrants.

Geopolitics

KLA veteran: 'Life is hard in Kosovo but we are free.'

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

Gezim Haxhimusa fought in the Kosovo Liberation Army (KLA). This month, he celebrated independence day by protesting against a trial in The Hague. Four KLA lea…

Geopolitics

Trump warns Netflix of ‘consequences’ unless it pulls top Democrat from board

The Guardian – World · Europe

US president calls for removal of Susan Rice as streaming platform pursues takeover of Warner Bros DiscoveryDonald Trump has told Netflix to remove the Democra…

General

Outcry after Ambassador Mike Huckabee suggests Israel has God-given right to Middle East land

NBC News – World · US

Arab states have reacted with fury after U.S.

Geopolitics

Arab Leaders Condemn Remarks by U.S. Ambassador to Israel

The New York Times – World · US

The ambassador, Mike Huckabee, seemed to endorse Israeli control of lands stretching from Egypt to Iraq. He said his comments were taken out of context.

Geopolitics

Bhupen Borah’s BJP switch: Ghosts of past rifts haunt Congress before Assam elections

Times of India – World · India

Congress faces a significant setback in Assam as former state chief Bhupen Borah joins the BJP, echoing past defections. Borah cited humiliation and marginaliz…

Geopolitics

Netanyahu calls India’s Modi ‘personal friend’ ahead of Israel visit

The Hindu – World · India

- Netanyahu labels Modi as his "personal friend" ahead of Modi's planned Israel visit. - The remark highlights deepening ties between India and Israel. - M…

Geopolitics

How Trump’s Beijing bargaining could derail Taiwan’s multibillion-dollar defence budget

South China Morning Post – World · China

Taiwan’s parliament is set to prioritise review of a disputed NT$1.25 trillion (US$40 billion) special defence budget bill when its new session begins on Tuesd…

Geopolitics

How four years of Ukraine war have changed Russia

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

From curbs on rights to fewer choices at the market, the war has taken its toll. Still, support for it remains high.

Geopolitics

Palestine Action activists reunited with family after granted bail

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

12 Palestine Action activists, including hunger strikers, reunited with their families after they were granted bail.

Geopolitics

Germany news: New rules aim to give asylum-seekers job access

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

Germany is hoping to boost integration by making it possible for asylum-seekers to start working after just three months in the country. Meanwhile, a social me…

Geopolitics

Arab, Muslim nations rebuke US envoy's Israel land claim

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

Mike Huckabee, the US ambassador to Israel, suggested that Israel holds a biblical entitlement to a large portion of the Middle East.

Geopolitics

Greenland does not need US hospital boat sent by Trump, says Denmark

The Guardian – World · Europe

Defence minister rebuffs US president’s claim that Arctic islanders are ‘not being taken care of’Greenland does not need medical assistance from other countrie…

Geopolitics

France to summon US ambassador after comments about death of far-right activist

The Guardian – World · Europe

Official US social media accounts posted about rise of ‘violent radical leftism’ after killing of Quentin Deranque in Lyon last weekThe French foreign minister…

General

Comedy in Russia is booming. But stand-ups live in fear of being jailed for jokes.

NBC News – World · US

Stand-up comedy is booming in President Vladimir Putin's Russia but comics have to tread a fine line with their jokes where some have been jailed.

Geopolitics

Russia Attacks Ukraine Ahead of Invasion’s 4th Anniversary

The New York Times – World · US

At least one man was killed in Kyiv as Moscow launched a wave of drones and missiles, days after the latest round of U.S.-mediated talks to end the war.

Geopolitics

‘Will not suffer any harm’: Congress plays down Bhupen Borah's BJP switch ahead of Assam polls

Times of India – World · India

Assam's Opposition Leader Debabrata Saikia downplayed former state Congress chief Bhupen Kumar Borah's defection to the BJP, stating it won't impact upcoming e…

Geopolitics

'Russia suffering 1,000 casualties per day, 80% from drones': Sunak after meeting Zelenskyy

Times of India – World · India

Drones have become the defining weapon of the conflict, fundamentally reshaping how battles are fought. Defence analysts note that relatively cheap unmanned sy…

Geopolitics

Iran-US tensions: Tehran takes Hezbollah's reins, 'week' away from having bomb-grade uranium

Times of India – World · India

US envoy Steve Witkoff warns Iran could be a week from producing bomb-grade uranium, despite past strikes. Washington remains concerned about Tehran's nuclear…

Geopolitics

SCOTUS vs POTUS: Who really runs America? A throwback to the (in)famous tug-of-wars

Times of India – World · India

- Aastha Jha is a writer at *The Times of India*, covering politics, business, global affairs, and social issues. - She focuses on policy, governance, and th…

Geopolitics

Modi's visit getting entangled in Israel's domestic politics

The Hindu – World · India

- Modi's visit to Israel faces political hurdles as Opposition leader Yair Lapid demands Supreme Court President Yitzhak Amit's inclusion in his parliamentary …

Geopolitics

Envoy says Trump ‘curious’ why Iran has not ‘capitulated’ under US pressure

South China Morning Post – World · China

US envoy Steve Witkoff said on Saturday that President Donald Trump is questioning why Iran has not “capitulated” in the face of Washington’s military build-up…

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