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Geopolitics

Carney says U.S. trade talks 'nasty' after Trump criticises Canada's leadership

The Hindu – World · India

You can say nasty. But this is a question of Canadian jobs. It's a question of the future of Canadian businesses, says Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney

Geopolitics

Kosovo PM Kurti egged in parliament amid political crisis

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

Kosovo has held three elections in over two years. Albin Kurti's ruling Vetevendosje is struggling to garner the two-thirds majority required to elect a presid…

Geopolitics

Yemen’s government forces attack Houthis amid renewed shelling of Marib

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Fears of a wider conflict grow as Yemen’s army counterattacks and expert warns ‘all the warning signs are there’.

Geopolitics

Ukraine denies targeting Bulgaria, as drone explodes near pipeline

South China Morning Post – World · China

Ukraine on Saturday denied targeting Bulgaria after a drone exploded close to the strategic Trans-Balkan gas pipeline linking Turkey to Ukraine near the Romani…

Geopolitics

Kosovo PM egged in parliament, as political crisis spirals

South China Morning Post – World · China

Kosovo’s parliament had to be suspended on Saturday after an opposition lawmaker pelted caretaker Prime Minister Albin Kurti with eggs, as a long-running polit…

Geopolitics

Watch: Moment opposition MP throws eggs at Kosovo's acting PM

BBC News – World · Europe

Lawmakers and police officers had to intervene after Alliance party MP Time Kadrijaj hurled at least four eggs towards Kosovo's acting prime minister Albin Kur…

Geopolitics

Ukraine: Russia pounds Kyiv as Zelenskyy visits Serbia

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is visiting Serbia, a country that has traditionally been friendly with Moscow, as Russia strikes the Kyiv region once …

Geopolitics

How Beijing’s hypersonic ‘carrier killers’ could distract US forces in a Taiwan conflict

South China Morning Post – World · China

The advancement and diversification of Beijing’s anti-ship missile platforms have bolstered its denial capabilities in the first island chain and could divert …

Geopolitics

US gifts $1bn to Colombia on new right-wing president's first day of office

BBC News – World · Europe

Abelardo de la Espriella used his maiden speech to promise an "all-out war" on what he calls "narco-terrorism".

Startups

Government examines Meta’s recommendation system for intermediary status

Your Story · India

The Centre is examining whether Meta’s recommendation systems and paid content promotion align with its intermediary status under India’s IT Act, amid concerns…

Geopolitics

Blanche confirmation allows Trump to continue ‘pervasive, breathtaking corruption’, says Schumer – US politics live

The Guardian – World · Europe

Senate minority leader condemns Republicans after Donald Trump’s former defense lawyer was confirmed by 50 votes to 49 early on Saturday morningDemocrats insti…

Geopolitics

War, terror, diplomacy: What if Israel takes Al-Aqsa Mosque?

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

Reports from Jerusalem suggest that Israeli authorities are taking over one of Islam's holiest sites, the Al-Aqsa Mosque. If they do, experts say anything coul…

Geopolitics

21 of 57 TN MPs attend CM Vijay’s meet, reject Delimitation Bill; DMK, AIADMK stay away

Times of India – World · India

- TOI News Desk operates 24/7 to deliver current, comprehensive news globally. - Committed to excellence, verifying breaking news, analysis, and reports. -…

Geopolitics

Drones spotted in Bulgaria and Germany raise concerns of Russian escalation

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

The drone incidents in Europe have ignited fears that Moscow's war on Kyiv is now entangling NATO nations.

Geopolitics

'End this war': Senate Democrats turn up heat on Trump, seek end to Iran hostilities

Times of India – World · India

Democrats introduced a resolution to end unauthorized US military involvement against Iran. Senator John Hickenlooper leads the effort, citing constitutional w…

Geopolitics

Todd Blanche narrowly confirmed as Trump's attorney general in overnight vote

The Hindu – World · India

The Republican-led Senate voted 50-49 to make Todd Blanche the second confirmed attorney general since Donald Trump returned to the White House last year with …

Geopolitics

Yemen Teeters on Civil War as Regional Stability Hangs in the Balance

The New York Times – World · US

While the Middle East waits to hear whether a deal can be reached to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, the Yemeni government’s conflict with Iran-backed Houthi rebe…

Geopolitics

Senate passes funding bill to prevent shutdown through US midterms

The Guardian – World · Europe

Bill must still be approved by House but would keep government running at current funding levelsThe US Senate on Friday passed a government funding bill that w…

Geopolitics

'Army safeguarding territory': Arunachal CM Pema Khandu rejects Chinese encroachment

Times of India – World · India

- TOI News Desk operates 24/7 to deliver current, comprehensive global news. - Committed to excellence in journalism with verified breaking news and analysis…

Geopolitics

Bulgaria: Unknown drone explodes near Romanian border

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

A drone that entered Bulgaria's airspace exploded near the Romanian border and the Trans-Balkan gas pipeline, the Bulgarian prime minister said.

Geopolitics

‘Hi friends’: Modi’s curious campaign to win over Gen Z

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

For Gen Z in India, PM Narendra Modi is trying to become an unlikely friend through late-night Instagram reels.

Geopolitics

Woman screams in fear as Ukraine war recruiters pounce on man

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Viral video fuels concerns over Ukraine’s ‘busification’ and alleged abuse by recruitment officers.

Geopolitics

Spain to start Italy border controls on air and sea travel amid Ceuta migrant row

South China Morning Post – World · China

Following Italy’s rejection of its ultimatum to lift the border checks imposed in response to the Ceuta migration crisis, Spain has in turn announced that it w…

Geopolitics

Taiwan’s William Lai rehearses late-night emergency escape during military drill

South China Morning Post – World · China

Taiwan’s leader rehearsed a late-night emergency evacuation during the island’s largest annual military exercise in response to growing concerns over potential…

Geopolitics

The Bond effect? How MI6 fascinates spy watchers around the world

The Guardian – World · Europe

Britain’s spooks take quiet satisfaction from survey ranking Secret Intelligence Service Europe’s top espionage agency MI6 has the swagger of James Bond; its F…

Geopolitics

Alliance on the cards? SAD backs Delimitation Bill day after Badal-PM Modi meet

Times of India – World · India

Shiromani Akali Dal has expressed strong support for the prompt enactment of the women's reservation bill, emphasizing the need for fair delimitation to ensure…

Geopolitics

How Israel’s occupation fuels resistance

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Israel is trapped in a cycle it created.

Geopolitics

'Congress not realising own errors': Rijiju draws parallel with Indira's post Emergency

Times of India – World · India

Parliamentary affairs minister Kiren Rijiju criticized the Congress party for its perceived lack of self-awareness. He contrasted the current leadership with f…

Geopolitics

Germany news: Trucking rules eased as rivers run low

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

Several states will let trucks use motorways on Sundays and holidays as freight shipping is hampered by low water levels. The body of a German sailor missing f…

Geopolitics

Russian attacks kill 4 in Ukraine, including 3-year-old, as defences fall short

South China Morning Post – World · China

Four people, including a child, were killed in Russian attacks on the Ukrainian capital, Kyiv, and the surrounding region, local officials said on Saturday, as…

Geopolitics

U.S. Senate passes short-term funding Bill to avert federal shutdown before election

The Hindu – World · India

The ​Senate measure would also temporarily block the ⁠White House budget office from implementing ⁠a new rule giving political appointees control over ‌hundred…

Geopolitics

Congress lost the millennials. Can it win over Gen Z?

Times of India – World · India

Rahul Gandhi is focusing on forging a bond with the youth ahead of the 2029 elections, recognizing that Gen Z will be a key voting bloc.

Geopolitics

Bluster and backdown have turned Iran war into Trump’s own Groundhog Day

The Guardian – World · Europe

The US president’s profound ignorance of his enemy has led to an impotent cycle of empty threats, analysts sayBeing the subject of mockery may be the most inte…

Geopolitics

‘Political drama': DMK skips TVK govt's all-party MP meet on Delimitation Bill

Times of India – World · India

The DMK party has officially declared it will not participate in a consultation regarding the delimitation of parliamentary constituencies. Kanimozhi Karunanid…

Geopolitics

'Changing colours like chameleon': Mayawati slams Akhilesh over PDA's 'Pandit' twist

Times of India – World · India

BSP chief Mayawati criticized the Samajwadi Party's changing political stance. She accused the SP of altering its PDA formula for electoral gains. Mayawati sta…

Geopolitics

‘Honey-trapped’ IAF officer held for allegedly sharing classified defence data

Times of India – World · India

- Journalist at The Times of India with over two years of experience in digital news. - Specializes in foreign affairs and international politics. - Prefer…

Geopolitics

West Asia war LIVE: U.S. expects deal soon on Strait of Hormuz

The Hindu – World · India

Houthi rebels on August 7 claimed an attack on a military camp held by the Saudi-backed Yemeni government in Marib province, reportedly killing three

Geopolitics

Child among three killed in Russian missile attacks near Kyiv

BBC News – World · Europe

Russia continued its overnight attacks after President Volodymyr Zelensky warned of Ukraine's dwindling supplies of missile interceptors.

Geopolitics

Germany debates reintroducing mandatory civilian service

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

Social organizations are skeptical about the government's ideas for a civilian service program that youths could choose as an alternative should Germany reinst…

Geopolitics

Violence is driving Palestinian Christians out of their Holy Land

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Palestinian Christians are facing violence and displacement across Gaza, Jerusalem and the occupied West Bank.

Geopolitics

Pellet Guns, Sticks and Tear Gas: How India’s Police Halted a Youth March

The New York Times – World · US

A New York Times analysis details the July 20 crackdown on unarmed protesters in New Delhi that has provoked public outrage and accusations of excessive force.

Geopolitics

Women’s quota Bill: Rahul counters Rijiju, calls delimitation link ‘unnecessary’

Times of India – World · India

Union minister Kiren Rijiju has called upon Rahul Gandhi to lend his 'unconditional' support to the Women's Reservation Bill. This appeal came after Gandhi's c…

Geopolitics

Norway Football Federation calls for FIFA president to resign

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Norway’s football federation has called on Gianni Infantino to resign.

Geopolitics

Armenia puts Church leader on trial for allegedly being a Russian spy

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Armenia’s head of the Apostolic Church and senior clergy could face jail time over allegations of spying for Russia.

Geopolitics

Russian strikes near Ukrainian capital kill three, including child

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Attack comes as US Senate passes new Russia sanctions and Kyiv appeals for air defence interceptors.

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