Geopolitics
Watch: Bangladesh slams India over Sheikh Hasina’s press conference
The Hindu – World · India
During her first public media interaction since fleeing Bangladesh in 2024, Hasina said she plans to return in December
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Geopolitics
New UK foreign minister dodges questions on his past Trump remarks
South China Morning Post – World · China
The UK’s new foreign secretary, Ed Miliband, was confronted with his past criticism of “racist” Donald Trump as he held talks in Washington with his US counter…
Geopolitics
Bangladesh government ‘outraged’ over Sheikh Hasina’s press conference in India
The Hindu – World · India
Bangladesh said that its “repeated requests” to extradite Ms. Hasina to Bangladesh “have not yet elicited a response”
Geopolitics
Collapse of rules-based order calls for total ban on nuclear weapons
The Hindu – World · India
Eighty-one years since the U.S. dropped an atom bomb on Hiroshima, the world seems to be on the brink of a similar mistake
Geopolitics
Russian drone factory boss badly injured in car blast that killed driver
South China Morning Post – World · China
The director of a factory supplying drones to the Russian military was badly wounded and his driver was killed when the car they were in exploded, news reports…
Geopolitics
Trump attacks El-Sayed as ‘hater of Jews’ after Michigan win
Al Jazeera – News · Middle East
US President Donald Trump attacked Michigan’s Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed, calling him a ‘hater of Jews.'
Geopolitics
Could the Iran war derail Donald Trump’s legacy?
Al Jazeera – News · Middle East
President Trump is looking to reframe the Iran war ahead of the 2026 midterm elections in November.
Geopolitics
From DF-11 to DF-27: What China has in its regional ballistic missile arsenal
Times of India – World · India
China's ballistic missile stockpile plays a pivotal role in bolstering its military influence in the region. The People's Liberation Army Rocket Force commands…
Geopolitics
Jharkhand protests: Five-member student panel to hold talks with Soren govt today
Times of India – World · India
- Journalist at The Times of India with over two years of experience in foreign affairs and international politics. - Specializes in tracking global events w…
Geopolitics
Pakistan crackdown in PoK draws protests on UK streets
Times of India – World · India
- Abhishek Mishra is a Digital Content Producer at The Times of India. - Focuses on foreign policy, defense, geopolitics, and Indian politics. - Works clos…
Geopolitics
Trump’s Marine One flies too close to passenger airplane, FAA says U.S. President was not in danger
The Hindu – World · India
FAA says aircraft had momentary loss of separation in preliminary safety review; mixed helicopter and jet traffic was restricted after January 2025 crash that…
Geopolitics
Colombia minister warns of ‘terrorism’ threat at presidential inauguration
Al Jazeera – News · Middle East
Presidents of Argentina, Paraguay, Chile and Ecuador, along with Spain’s King Felipe VI, are expected to attend.
Geopolitics
Nato to ‘urgently’ get air defences for Ukraine, as Zelenskyy warns of surge in Russian missile production
The Guardian – World · Europe
After Ukraine failed to shoot down a single ballistic missile fired by Russia on Wednesday, the president urged allies to increase supplies of Patriot intercep…
Geopolitics
C.I.A. Sets Up Secret Cuba Task Force as Trump Pressures Havana
The New York Times – World · US
The task force will allow the spy agency to quickly direct more financial, human and technical resources at the island, with the goal of creating fissures amon…
Geopolitics
Mamdani praises El-Sayed’s victory, rejects ‘mini Mamdani’ trope
Al Jazeera – News · Middle East
New York City’s Mayor Zohran Mamdani congratulated Abdul El-Sayed on winning Michigan’s Democratic Senate primary.
Geopolitics
Prabowo’s popularity slides in Indonesia amid economic anxiety, policy concerns
South China Morning Post – World · China
Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto’s once-commanding approval rating has continued to slide in a new survey, as voters weigh his ambitious welfare and villa…
Geopolitics
Israeli forces raid camp in occupied West Bank
Al Jazeera – News · Middle East
Israeli forces have launched a large-scale military operation in Qalandiya refugee camp in the occupied West Bank.
Geopolitics
Israel strikes south Lebanon after first evacuation warning in weeks
BBC News – World · Europe
Lebanon's health ministry says one person was killed in the strikes, which the Israeli military says were a response to a Hezbollah ceasefire violation.
Geopolitics
Progressive Abdul El-Sayed wins Michigan primary in jolt to Democrats
South China Morning Post – World · China
The Democratic Party’s progressive wing scored a high-profile victory on Wednesday when Abdul El-Sayed won the party’s US Senate nomination in Michigan, givi…
Geopolitics
US: Abdul El-Sayed wins contentious Michigan Senate primary
Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe
Progressive Abdul El-Sayed defeated moderate Haley Stevens in a contest seen as a proxy war for the future ideological direction of the Democratic party.
Geopolitics
Will Russia start a fresh mobilization drive?
Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe
Russia is preparing a new mobilization campaign to boost troop numbers, Ukrainian officials and independent Russian media outlets report. The Kremlin denies th…
Geopolitics
Ex-leader Hasina gambles on return to Bangladesh despite death penalty
BBC News – World · Europe
The 78-year-old has been convicted of crimes against humanity over a deadly crackdown on a 2024 uprising.
Geopolitics
Watch: 'Scariest night' as Ukraine fails to intercept Russian attack
BBC News – World · Europe
Kyiv's depleted air defences meant many of the missiles were not intercepted - like the one that hit Anastasiia's home.
Geopolitics
Youth protests have weakened Modi, Indian activist who went on hunger strike tells BBC
BBC News – World · Europe
The "cockroach" movement was one of the biggest public displays of dissent against India's prime minister in years.
Geopolitics
China competition looms large in 2027 US defence bill
South China Morning Post – World · China
Even as Congress remains divided over the latest US defence bill, lawmakers in both parties remain united on one issue: China. The National Defence Authorisati…
Geopolitics
Exiled PM vows to return to Bangladesh despite execution threat
The Guardian – World · Europe
Sheikh Hasina plans a December comeback two years after being ousted in a bloody uprising led by studentsBangladesh’s ousted prime minister Sheikh Hasina has v…
Tech & Startups
DHS Is Hiring Bounty Hunters to Find and Photograph Deported People’s Homes Abroad
Wired · Global
Homeland Security told immigrants that leaving the US would wipe out fines it claims they owe. Now it wants private investigators to find them in their home co…
Geopolitics
Pakistani authorities ban international media from reporting in most of country
The Guardian – World · Europe
Rules brought in soon after killing of dozens of protesters, news of which was reported only by overseas outletsPakistani authorities have imposed severe new r…
Geopolitics
Russian barrage on Kyiv kills 17 as Ukraine fails to down single missile
The Hindu – World · India
Kyiv was unable to shoot down any of the missiles launched by Russia, whose intensifying attacks have prompted Kyiv to plead for more U.S.-made Patriot interce…
Geopolitics
El-Sayed's victory sends tremors through Democratic Party
BBC News – World · Europe
His win in Michigan sets up a high-stakes contest in November, testing a left-wing candidate's popularity in a swing state.
Tech & Startups
MAGA Is In Turmoil Over Tucker Carlson’s Possible 2028 Presidential Bid
Wired · Global
Joe Kent says that he and other anti–Donald Trump MAGA figures have formed a new movement. They want Tucker Carlson to run for the presidency in 2028.
Geopolitics
Fears of renewed conflict in Ethiopia
Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe
Military activity in and around the disputed city of Alamata has sparked concerns that the fragile peace that followed the 2020–2022 Tigray War could unravel.
Geopolitics
India's Gen Z protest enters a new online battle
Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe
The streets are quiet, but a fight over the legacy of the Cockroach Janta Party movement is intensifying across Instagram, memes and social media.
Geopolitics
South Africa plans new rules on ex-leaders' foreign trips after Zuma's visit to India
BBC News – World · Europe
Jacob Zuma was pictured with a businessmen allegedly at the heart of a corruption scandal in South Africa
Geopolitics
Middle East: Israel strikes southern Lebanon, accuses Hezbollah of 'blatant' ceasefire violation
Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe
Israel's military says it is conducting "precision strikes" against Hezbollah in southern Lebanon, after calling on residents of Mansouri to evacuate.
Geopolitics
UK Conservatives defend picking former neo-Nazi as election candidate
South China Morning Post – World · China
The leader of Britain’s opposition Conservative Party defended the selection of a former neo-Nazi who had been jailed for hate crimes as a local election candi…
Geopolitics
Ousted Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina says ban on her party Awami League should be lifted
The Hindu – World · India
Ms. Hasina had been expected to address the event virtually by video but delivered only an audio message. It was not immediately clear why she did not appea…
Geopolitics
Abdul El-Sayed wins contentious Democratic primary for Michigan US Senate seat in boost for progressives – US politics live
The Guardian – World · Europe
The former public health official beat congresswoman Haley Stevens in race to face Republican Mike Rogers to represent stateAbdul El-Sayed wins Michigan Senate…
Geopolitics
UN rights chief alarmed by rise in Iran executions since March
BBC News – World · Europe
Volker Türk says 56 people have been executed on national security-related charges, including 27 in cases linked to January's protests.
Geopolitics
Left-wing political outsider wins Democratic Senate primary in Michigan
BBC News – World · Europe
Abdul El-Sayed, the son of Egyptian immigrants, would be the first Muslim US senator if elected in November.
Geopolitics
Abdul El-Sayed wins Michigan Senate primary in defining race for Democrats
The Guardian – World · Europe
Leftwing candidate will now face Republican Mike Rogers in race to represent midwestern purple state in the SenateUS politics live – latest updatesAbdul El-Say…
Geopolitics
Ex-PM Sheikh Hasina announces her plan to return to Bangladesh
Al Jazeera – News · Middle East
The decision of the 78-year-old ousted leader comes despite her facing the death penalty in Bangladesh.
Geopolitics
Israel Strikes Lebanon After Accusing Hezbollah of Cease-Fire Violation
The New York Times – World · US
At the same time, Israeli and Lebanese negotiators were holding talks in Rome aimed at fostering a long-term diplomatic settlement.
Geopolitics
'Illegal Yunus govt gave immunity to killers': Hasina says Aug 5 revolt was to grab power
Times of India – World · India
- Journalist at The Times of India with 2+ years experience, specializing in foreign affairs and international politics. - Focuses on precise language and cl…
Geopolitics
Lobga Rangzen, the Tibetan Activist Who Set Himself on Fire in Manhattan
The New York Times – World · US
No one doubted the intensity of Lobga Rangzen’s commitment to a Tibet free of Chinese control. But they were not prepared for what he did next.
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