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Geopolitics

Hong Kong’s Lingnan University student union ceases operations after 6 decades

South China Morning Post – World · China

The student union of Hong Kong’s Lingnan University has announced it will dissolve after nearly six decades in operation due to “changes in the situation both …

Geopolitics

Why was Taiwan’s president evacuated in the middle of the night?

BBC News – World · Europe

President William Lai took part in an emergency evacuation drill as part of Taiwan military exercises preparing for a potential Chinese invasion.

Geopolitics

Anti-Muslim US Congressman Andy Ogles loses Republican primary

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Trump's endorsement fails to save Tennessee legislator who recently said 'Muslims don't belong in American society'.

Geopolitics

Trump unbound: the making of an imperial presidency – podcast

The Guardian – World · Europe

Donald Trump’s second term is unlike his first. The politicians who challenged him are gone. The lawyers who once pushed back now choose their battles. What re…

Geopolitics

Trump’s Gaza Board moves ahead with first project - military base for Moroccan troops

Times of India – World · India

- A small military outpost for Moroccan troops is set to be built in the Middle East. - It will be the first project under US President Trump’s B. initiative…

Geopolitics

How Beijing innovates: Lessons from China’s market-state hybrid model

The Hindu – World · India

Beijing’s innovation model brings together universities, start-ups, industry and the state to turn research into commercially viable technologies by bridging t…

Geopolitics

Justin Pearson and Brent Taylor win primaries for key Tennessee House seat

The Guardian – World · Europe

Nominees to face off in November in redistricted seat central to Trump’s bid to retain slim Republican majorityTennessee primary voters picked a pair of Memphi…

Geopolitics

Prashant Kishor meets NCP chief Sunetra Pawar after bypoll win, BJP upset

Times of India – World · India

Prashant Kishor met NCP leaders Sunetra and Parth Pawar after his recent election victory. This meeting has caused significant displeasure among the allied BJ…

Geopolitics

Iran President met a 'voice in the dark', isn't sure it was Supreme Leader Mojtaba

Times of India – World · India

- TOI World Desk's team of seasoned journalists and passionate writers provides global news coverage round the clock. - Committed to accuracy, depth, and tim…

Geopolitics

Germans emerge as Europe’s biggest China hawks as economic pain begins to bite

South China Morning Post – World · China

Germans have emerged as some of Europe’s most hawkish voters on China, more likely to consider Beijing as a rival or an adversary than in any other major EU co…

Geopolitics

Trump’s birthright citizenship attack the latest effort in obsessive campaign

The Guardian – World · Europe

For more than a decade, president has been fixated on trying to undermine a key constitutional right With a pair of executive orders on Thursday, Donald Trump …

Geopolitics

Israeli raid in West Bank’s Qalandiya injures 51 Palestinians

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Israeli forces arrest dozens of Palestinians near Jerusalem amid uptick in military and settler violence in West Bank.

Geopolitics

Argentina: Milei's property bill triggers protests, anger

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

Police clashed with protesters in Buenos Aires after thousands rallied against President Javier Milei's private property bill. The government had already dropp…

Geopolitics

Trump again tries to limit US birthright citizenship with new executive orders

BBC News – World · Europe

The executive orders ban birth tourism and expand the existing definition of people whose children are not eligible for US birthright citizenship.

Geopolitics

Iran war live: Trump says Iran can’t ‘go on much longer’; Hormuz deal close

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

The US, Iran and Oman are close to a temporary deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

Geopolitics

Travel restrictions – from Israel and Europe – trap students in Gaza

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Blockades and bureaucracy turn education into an uphill journey for talented Gaza students seeking a brighter future.

Geopolitics

‘No red line’: South Lebanon residents outraged as Israel resumes strikes

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

People in southern Lebanon question their government's approach as Israel launches more attacks and displacement orders.

Geopolitics

Trump signs executive orders banning so-called ‘birth tourism’

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

US President Donald Trump signed two executive orders to further limit who is eligible for birthright citizenship.

Geopolitics

Houthi Attacks on Yemeni Military Threaten to Reignite Civil War

The New York Times – World · US

The Iranian-backed militia said it had targeted the armed forces in two resource-rich provinces, as escalating violence in Yemen imperils a fragile truce.

Geopolitics

Iran’s Ghalibaf accuses Trump of conducting show diplomacy ‘on loop’

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

US president says he is involved in talks and war will end 'pretty soon', claiming that Iran cannot 'go much longer'.

Geopolitics

Trump signs new orders restricting birthright citizenship

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

The US president's move comes just two months after the Supreme Court ruled that his first executive order on citizenship was unconstitutional.

Geopolitics

How Abdul El-Sayed’s ‘extraordinary’ win stunned pro-Israel establishment

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Michigan progressive fended off AIPAC as well as Democratic establishment in US Senate race, supporters say.

Geopolitics

After Trump Calls Canadians ‘Nasty,’ Mark Carney Says the Word Fits Trade Talks

The New York Times – World · US

Canada’s prime minister laughed off Trump’s description of Canada but suggested that trade talks between the two countries are acrimonious.

Geopolitics

Donald Trump in the Persian labyrinth

The Hindu – World · India

America’s Iran war stalls as Tehran turns pressure into strategic advantage

Geopolitics

Israel charges settler over killing of Palestinian involved in Oscar-winning West Bank film

BBC News – World · Europe

Yinon Levy is charged with reckless manslaughter over the July 2025 shooting of Odeh Hathaleen.

Geopolitics

Ukraine strikes more oil facilities deep inside Russia, Zelenskyy says

The Hindu – World · India

Ukrainian forces hit a refinery in Russia's Bashkortostan region, more than 1,300 kilometres from the front line, as well as a refinery in the Yaroslavl region…

Geopolitics

Proposed Hormuz deal would give Iran control of inbound traffic, sources say

The Hindu – World · India

Iran reported “significant progress” in the talks with Oman and said both inward and outward journeys would ‌pass through Iranian waters

Geopolitics

Bangladesh to hold presidential election on August 20: EC

The Hindu – World · India

Nomination papers will be accepted at the office of the Chief Election Commissioner on August 13. The scrutiny of nomination papers will be held on August 16. …

Geopolitics

Ceuta leader says 100 migrants died in border rush

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

With over 3,000 migrants still in Ceuta after rushing the border last week, Ceuta leader Juan Jesus Vivas warns the situation in the Spanish exclave is "unsust…

Geopolitics

Pakistan's ruling party leads in PoK vote despite boycott call by banned group

The Hindu – World · India

Candidates backed by twice-elected former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif's Pakistan Muslim League-N party have won 24 of the 34 seats decided in the first two pha…

Geopolitics

Thousands of migrants still in Ceuta after border crisis, local leader says

BBC News – World · Europe

The Spanish territory's mayor-president also says 100 deaths occurred as a result of 78,000 migrants crossing from neighbouring Morocco.

Geopolitics

Trump dismisses reports of munitions shortages, says U.S. has ‘massive amounts’

The Hindu – World · India

Donald Trump lashed out on his Truth Social platform at media reports about the dwindling weapons stockpile, saying that the United States has “massive amounts…

Geopolitics

Houthi attacks reportedly kill at least 30 Yemeni government forces

BBC News – World · Europe

The Houthis say they launched missiles and drones at "Saudi military build-ups" in the central provinces of Marib and Hadramawt.

Geopolitics

Senate committee holds Anthony Fauci in contempt of Congress – live

The Guardian – World · Europe

Republican majority voted to hold the retired health official in contempt after hearing where he repeatedly invoked the fifth amendmentSign up for the Breaking…

Geopolitics

Accounts show Green party may be close to overtaking Labour’s membership figures – UK politics live

The Guardian – World · Europe

A spokesperson for the Greens says figures had ‘quadrupled’ in the last year since Polanski became leaderA Reform government will introduce national licensing …

Geopolitics

US Senate panel votes to hold Fauci in contempt of Congress over Covid hearing

The Guardian – World · Europe

Anthony Fauci’s lawyer condemned the vote from the Republican-controlled committee as a ‘crude political stunt’US politics live – latest updatesA Republican-co…

Geopolitics

Gen Z more honest, protesters not anti-national: Bhagwat

Times of India – World · India

- Manash Pratim Gohain is a seasoned journalist at The Times of India with over 20 years of experience, specializing in education policy, politics, and governa…

Geopolitics

'Every govt should listen to students': Rahul's first remarks on Jharkhand protests

Times of India – World · India

- TOI News Desk operates 24/7 to deliver timely, comprehensive news globally. - Dedicated team ensures excellence in journalism through rigorous verification…

Geopolitics

Minns said he wouldn’t ‘gloat’ about Icac hearings into the Liberals. Instead, he’s quietly taken out the trash

The Guardian – World · Europe

Amid revelations that could damage the Liberals’ state election hopes, the NSW government dropped key documents on three contentious issuesGet our breaking new…

Geopolitics

Trump denies US running low on key munitions in war with Iran

The Guardian – World · Europe

President’s comment come after report he had demanded answers from Pete Hegseth over alleged shortagesMiddle East crisis live – latest updatesDonald Trump has …

Geopolitics

Israel charges West Bank settler over death of renowned Palestinian activist

The Guardian – World · Europe

Yinon Levi faces trial for reckless manslaughter related to the 2025 killing of Awdah Hathaleen Israeli prosecutors have charged a Jewish settler over the kill…

Geopolitics

India-Bangladesh relations hit new low over exiled PM’s speech to press in Delhi

The Guardian – World · Europe

Dhaka accuses India of giving platform to a ‘convicted genocider’ by allowing Sheikh Hasina to address journalistsBangladesh has lashed out at India for allowi…

Geopolitics

Trump denies US weapons shortage and says information 'leakers' being 'hunted down'

BBC News – World · Europe

While precise data is classified, publicly available information suggests the US has used up many difficult-to-manufacture weapons.

Geopolitics

China confirms 2 deaths in Scarborough Shoal crash during Philippine ship chase

South China Morning Post – World · China

China honoured two coastguard personnel who died in a vessel collision in the South China Sea last year, state media reported on Thursday, marking the first of…

Geopolitics

Netanyahu calls PM Modi to discuss West Asia situation, India-Israel relations

Times of India – World · India

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

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