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Geopolitics

'Hellscape' strategy: How Taiwan plans to use drones to stop China in its tracks

Times of India – World · India

Taiwan is rapidly building drone fleets to deter a Chinese invasion. This strategy draws lessons from Ukraine's successful drone warfare against Russia. The …

Geopolitics

J'khand students to intensify stir after talks with govt fail - key sticking points

Times of India – World · India

- TOI News Desk delivers real-time, comprehensive news globally through dedicated journalists working around the clock. - Committed to excellence, the team v…

Geopolitics

Israel Rejects Trump’s 15-Point Plan to Disarm Hamas

The New York Times – World · US

President Trump’s Board of Peace announced an agreement last month that aimed at Hamas giving up its weapons alongside an Israeli withdrawal from Gaza.

Geopolitics

Israel rejects Donald Trump’s Gaza Board of Peace plan

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Israel has rejected Donald Trump’s 15-point Board of Peace plan for Gaza.

Geopolitics

With Japan, China faces a corrosive security dilemma

South China Morning Post – World · China

Japan’s 610-page 2026 defence white paper cements a strategic shift: Tokyo has labelled China an “unprecedented and the greatest strategic challenge” for the f…

Geopolitics

Top Democrats simulate election threats as Trump continues assault on voting

The Guardian – World · Europe

Chuck Schumer and other senators took part in exercises in which legal experts laid out election disruption scenariosIn a Washington DC conference room last mo…

Geopolitics

Nepal PM Balendra Shah to meet Indian, Chinese envoys on August 10

The Hindu – World · India

The agenda is expected to be largely introductory, with the ambassadors briefing the Nepal PM on the state of bilateral relations and conveying any messages fr…

Geopolitics

‘Know how to stand up to American ideas': Netanyahu rejects Trump's 15-point Gaza plan

Times of India – World · India

Israel has turned down a US proposal regarding the peace process in Gaza, with Prime Minister Netanyahu firmly asserting that Hamas must be completely disarmed…

Geopolitics

Israel rejects Trump’s 15-point plan for Gaza

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says Israel will not ⁠⁠withdraw ​forces from Gaza until Hamas ⁠⁠fully disarms.

General

Iran sets steep demands to reopen Hormuz despite hopes Oman deal could break impasse

NBC News – World · US

There are no ongoing negotiations between Tehran and Washington, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said Sunday, after Tehran set out a steep series of de…

Geopolitics

From 'enemies' to 'patriots': Pak's U-turn on PoK protesters amid global backlash

Times of India – World · India

- Pakistan's PML-N, led by PM Shehbaz Sharif, is softening its stance on protesters in PoK. - The shift signals potential policy changes toward resolving reg…

General

Israel rejects Trump’s 15-point plan for Gaza, Netanyahu says

NBC News – World · US

Israel will not accept the 15-point plan for Gaza set out by President Donald Trump’s Board of Peace, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Sunday.

Geopolitics

‘If you have courage, try controlling RSS’: Cong's jab at Centre over FCRA Bill

Times of India – World · India

Opposition parties plan to strongly protest the proposed Foreign Contribution Regulation Amendment Bill. This legislation is expected to be introduced in Parl…

Geopolitics

Yemeni army warns Houthis after attacks heighten escalation risk

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Yemeni army warns Houthis after attacks heighten escalation risk

Geopolitics

Palestinians in occupied West Bank hold firm on Indigenous Peoples’ Day

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Israeli settlers and the military are continuing a campaign to displace Palestinians in the West Bank, residents say.

Geopolitics

FIFA decries ‘concerted’ effort to undermine Infantino as crisis deepens

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Statement comes after Infantino denies UEFA paid off his alleged lover while he was the body's general secretary.

Geopolitics

Andy Burnham to tour Britain in effort to reconnect government with public

The Guardian – World · Europe

PM expected to announce policies to tackle cost of living and indicate intent to help improve country’s high streetsAndy Burnham is to undertake a national tou…

Geopolitics

‘Stones, shoes thrown at my car’: Mamata faces protest at TMC worker’s home

Times of India – World · India

- TOI News Desk operates 24/7 to deliver timely, comprehensive news globally. - Committed to excellence, journalists verify and present breaking news, analys…

Geopolitics

Yemen’s Houthis claim attack on Aramco facility as Saudi says fire extinguished

The Hindu – World · India

Saudi Energy ‌Ministry did not immediately specify the cause of the fire; Houthis spokesperson said the attack on the facility was launched in response to incu…

Geopolitics

Where are the Ugandan boxers? Four are latest athletes to vanish after UK sports events

The Guardian – World · Europe

Team manager has ‘no idea’ why they disappeared, after reports one of Commonwealth Games athletes said they intended to claim asylumYears of arduous preparatio…

Geopolitics

Russian family denied asylum in Finland fear reprisals for pro-Ukraine activism

The Guardian – World · Europe

Nikita and Olga Belov say they will be persecuted on return to Moscow but are yet to convince Finnish authoritiesA Russian family faces deportation from Finlan…

Geopolitics

Israel advances plan for 627 settler units in occupied West Bank

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

New settlement tender in West Bank deepens Israeli efforts to sever Palestinian ties to Jerusalem, officials warn.

Geopolitics

'Internal matter': Supriya Sule on Sunetra Pawar faction's talks with Prashant Kishor

Times of India – World · India

- Abhishek Mishra is a Digital Content Producer at The Times of India, collaborating with the news desk. - His focus includes foreign policy, defense, geopol…

Geopolitics

German arms giant boss says no ‘chickening out’ amid alleged Russian threats

South China Morning Post – World · China

The head of German arms giant Rheinmetall is refusing to be intimidated despite round-the-clock security due to a litany of threats to his safety. On Sunday, A…

Geopolitics

Iran issues new demands as Pezeshkian seeks deal

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Senior Iranian security official sets broader conditions for reopening Hormuz.

Geopolitics

Car bomb hits Colombia highway day after new president sworn in

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

A car bomb destroyed a toll booth on a highway in Colombia a day after President Abelardo de la Espriella was sworn in.

Geopolitics

Turkiye’s Parliament passes Bill aimed at peace with Kurdish rebels

The Hindu – World · India

The Bill includes a mechanism to facilitate the return of PKK militants by suspending their jail sentences for as much as 10 years

Geopolitics

Labor open to ‘sensible amendments’ on gambling reforms, minister says – as it happened

The Guardian – World · Europe

This blog is now closedGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastCoalition demands NDIS changes focus on fraud, corruptionLiberal frontbencher…

Geopolitics

J'khand protest: Govt to hold fresh talks as fasting student leader's health worsens

Times of India – World · India

- Ayush Pandey is a journalist at The Times of India, covering breaking news, politics, defense, legal, and policy developments in India and globally. - He f…

Geopolitics

UAE says Iran targeted tanker as Oman cites progress in Hormuz talks

The Hindu – World · India

UAE' Foreign Ministry condemned what it called a "hostile Iranian attack that targeted a tanker belonging to ADNOC with a missile while it was transiting the S…

Geopolitics

Zelenskyy visits Russian ally Serbia as Moscow pounds Kyiv

The Hindu – World · India

Moscow has significantly upped its attacks on the Ukrainian capital in recent months, typically firing salvos of hard-to-intercept ballistic missiles in short …

Geopolitics

Lebanon says Israeli troops infiltrated Lebanese army-held village

The Hindu – World · India

An Israeli occupation army force advanced into the village of Zawtar al-Gharbiya shortly after midnight... and erected a new earthen barrier near the town squa…

Geopolitics

Privacy fears drive ‘patriotic Americans’ to destroy licence plate cameras

South China Morning Post – World · China

In only a few years, the surveillance start-up Flock has installed more than 100,000 licence plate reader cameras across the United States. But a grass-roots m…

Geopolitics

Is China’s party newspaper carrying more stories highlighting women’s role as mothers?

South China Morning Post – World · China

“Women hold up half the sky.” This iconic quote attributed to Mao Zedong has been central to Beijing’s messaging about gender equality for decades. It was not …

Geopolitics

Colombia rocked by car bomb blast a day after new President takes charge

Times of India – World · India

In southwestern Colombia, a car bomb detonated at a toll plaza on Saturday, just a day after Abelardo de la Espriella took office as president. The army prompt…

Geopolitics

Israeli settler attacks rise as West Bank residents lose land

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Palestinians near Bethlehem describe daily settler attacks as violence rises across the West Bank.

Geopolitics

Hungary nominates former Supreme Court chief Andras Baka for presidency

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Andras Baka, a strong advocate for judicial independence, becomes governing party's pick for Hungary's next president.

Geopolitics

FIFA warns against 'concerted effort' to undermine Gianni Infantino

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

Pressure is mounting on the FIFA president Gianni Infantino after plans to sell a stake in the World Cup collapsed and fresh allegations emerged relating to hi…

Geopolitics

Germany: Interior Minister warns of 'daily' hybrid warfare

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

German Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt says attacks by foreign powers have become a constant threat to Germany. His remarks come just days after an explos…

Geopolitics

Car bomb attack rattles Colombia after inauguration of hardline president

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Government promises harsh response following explosives attack on Pan-American Highway in southwest of country.

Geopolitics

Vance calls PM after US Senate passes 100% tariff bill, discusses boosting ties

Times of India – World · India

On Saturday, VP JD Vance engaged in a conversation with PM Narendra Modi, reiterating both nations' dedication to strengthen partnerships in vital sectors such…

Geopolitics

Fifa criticises campaign to oust president Infantino

BBC News – World · Europe

Fifa strongly criticises what it calls a "concerted and ongoing effort" to "undermine" the organisation and its president Gianni Infantino.

Geopolitics

South Asia’s Gen Z protests offer one lesson in common

South China Morning Post – World · China

Last month, as thousands of young Indians led by a group calling itself the Cockroach Janta Party, marched towards Parliament in New Delhi, they were met with …

Geopolitics

Trump’s Former Lawyer Is Now Attorney General

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Todd Blanche, President Trump’s former lawyer, is now US attorney general.

Geopolitics

Iran issues tough demands to reopen strait of Hormuz as deal still out of reach

The Guardian – World · Europe

Tehran urges US to ‘correct its behaviour’ as UAE says one of its ships targeted by Iranian missileIran has issued tough new demands for reopening the strait o…

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