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Geopolitics

'Can even become US president': EPS takes dig at Vijay's 'PM ambitions'

Times of India – World · India

- TVK leaders project Tamil Nadu CM C. Joseph Vijay as next PM. - AIADMK's Edappadi K Palaniswami linked to political maneuvering. - Article highlights pot…

Geopolitics

Mladic's death, Bosnia and Serbia's unfinished reckoning

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

The death of Ratko Mladic did not close a dark chapter of European history; it reopened old wounds. The ideology that created him lives on. The Dayton peace ag…

Geopolitics

Israeli strikes in Gaza kill three in operation to seize Hamas figure: officials

The Hindu – World · India

Eight people were wounded, according to the civil defence, which operates as a rescue force under Hamas authority. Gaza City's Al-Shifa Hospital confirmed it h…

Geopolitics

Israel says senior Hamas member seized as strikes kill three during Gaza raid

BBC News – World · Europe

Reports say the Israeli military carried out strikes after a raid by Israeli special forces and Israel-backed Palestinian militiamen was discovered.

Geopolitics

Fish video row: Ajay Rai files defamation case against CM Yogi for 'hurting faith'

Times of India – World · India

UP Congress president Ajay Rai filed a defamation case against Yogi Adityanath. Rai alleging that the CM's remarks about a fish feast hurt his religious sentim…

Geopolitics

JD Vance tells Abdul El-Sayed to keep Usha’s name ‘out of your mouth’

Indian Express – World · India

- JD Vance told Abdul El-Sayed to stop mentioning his wife, Usha, calling her "way out of your league" during a campaign rally. - El-Sayed mocked Vance’s com…

Geopolitics

Will Bangladesh join the Mecca defense alliance?

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

While Bangladesh weighs the risks of signing the Mecca Joint Defense Agreement, experts warn that such a move could complicate relations with neighboring India.

Geopolitics

Former U.K. PM Starmer to step down as MP

The Hindu – World · India

Mr. Starmer expressed his support for Andy Burnham and added that he would also back whoever Labour chose as his successor in Parliament, ahead of a by-electio…

Geopolitics

Zambia's president sworn in for second term while opponent detained

BBC News – World · Europe

Hakainde Hichilema swept to victory, but his main rival is now in custody charged with treason.

Geopolitics

What to know about the US primary election in Massachusetts

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Competitive House races and a Senate showdown will put US Democrats’ progressive-moderate divide to the test.

Geopolitics

Norway's new King Haakon VIII takes oath in parliament

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

The new king swore to uphold the constitution in parliament in Oslo, the first major institutional step of his reign. Haakon VIII's wife Queen Mette-Marit had …

Geopolitics

Iran would 'immediately' reciprocate if U.S. returns to June deal: President Pezeshkian

The Hindu – World · India

His remarks came as the Strait of Hormuz remained a key point of contention between Iran and the United States, which resumed exchanging fire on August 31 afte…

Geopolitics

Union minister Chirag Paswan gets death threat; seeks protection

Times of India – World · India

Union minister Chirag Paswan received a death threat through postal mail on Tuesday. The letter warned of his imminent killing by "hardcore Terrorists" and pr…

Geopolitics

UK ex-PM Starmer to quit parliament, focus on ‘international affairs’

South China Morning Post – World · China

Britain’s former prime minister Keir Starmer, who stepped down as leader this summer after a tumultuous two years in power, announced on Tuesday he would quit …

Geopolitics

Norway’s King Haakon VIII swears allegiance to constitution

South China Morning Post – World · China

Norway’s King Haakon VIII took an oath before parliament on Tuesday, the first major institutional step of his reign, though his wife, still convalescing after…

Geopolitics

Call for Trump-Xi AI safety talks comes as state media slams US AI governance

South China Morning Post – World · China

An OpenAI executive and former White House adviser is calling for AI safety cooperation between Washington and Beijing ahead of a summit between US President D…

Geopolitics

Why did Modi urge Putin to end Ukraine war - and will he listen?

BBC News – World · Europe

BBC correspondents in Delhi and Moscow look at why the Indian PM made a very public peace plea to his Russian ally.

Geopolitics

Trump envoy Daines visits Chinese AI, space firms to pave way for Xi summit in US

South China Morning Post – World · China

US Senator Steve Daines, a close ally of President Donald Trump, has wrapped up a days-long trip to China, just weeks ahead of Chinese leader Xi Jinping’s plan…

Geopolitics

Germany's center-left SPD is fighting for survival

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

The Social Democratic Party is sinking ever deeper into crisis. Voters are turning away, while unrest is growing within its grassroots ranks. Will upcoming sta…

Geopolitics

Iran dismisses Trump's post of attack on key energy hub of Kharg

The Hindu – World · India

“Mr. Trump’s tweets are laughable, and conditions in ‌Kharg are calm and appropriate,” says Hamid Bovard, chief executive of government-run National Iranian Oi…

Geopolitics

Former UK PM Keir Starmer to step down as MP: Report

Times of India – World · India

Keir Starmer has announced his resignation as the Member of Parliament for Holborn and St Pancras, intending to shift his focus towards international issues an…

Geopolitics

China Censors and Punishes to Shape Narrative on Floods in Tibet, a Contrast to Nepal

The New York Times – World · US

While journalists can report freely on grief and anger in Nepal, China’s official media have presented a sanitized disaster aftermath in Tibet.

Geopolitics

Germany news: Explosive devices found near power plant

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

Police say they found unconventional explosive and incendiary devices near the Jänschwalde power plant in Brandenburg. Meanwhile, Germany's top diplomat says A…

Geopolitics

Pak PM in damage control mode after his office edits leaders out of SCO summit pic

Times of India – World · India

- Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif's office released an edited version of a statement, prompting damage-control efforts. - The edit may have sparked controversy or…

Geopolitics

Indian among 12 killed in latest Russian attacks on Ukraine: Zelenskyy

The Hindu – World · India

“Overall, 12 people were killed, among them an Indian citizen,” Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said; “My condolences to everyone who has lost family a…

Geopolitics

Trump suggests he is reviewing US support for UK over Falkland Islands

The Guardian – World · Europe

Comments signal president prepared to use dispute to push UK to raise defence spending and Nato contributionsDonald Trump has suggested he is reconsidering US …

Geopolitics

Thai resort prepares to host USS Abraham Lincoln sailors after more than 270 days at sea

The Guardian – World · Europe

Security stepped up in Pattaya before arrival of thousands of sailors and marines whose deployment was extended due to US war in IranAuthorities in the Thai re…

Geopolitics

Canada’s ruling Liberals sweep special elections in boost to Mark Carney

The Guardian – World · Europe

Three projected victories are a message to US that Carney has support of the Canadian people, says one lawmakerCanada’s ruling Liberal party has swept three sp…

Geopolitics

Trump’s US visa pause; elephant’s 100km trek home; rise of SEA-pop: 7 Asia highlights

South China Morning Post – World · China

We have selected seven stories from the SCMP’s coverage of Asia over the past week that resonated with our readers and shed light on topical issues. If you wou…

Geopolitics

With Shehbaz Sharif present, PM Modi delivers blunt terror message at SCO

Indian Express – World · India

- PM Modi urges SCO members to dismantle terrorism's ecosystem, including financing, recruitment, and safe havens, rejecting state-sanctioned terror support. …

Geopolitics

Xi Jinping calls on SCO members to team up for bigger global tech-security role

South China Morning Post – World · China

The Shanghai Cooperation Organisation should take on a bigger global role in technology and security, Chinese President Xi Jinping said on Tuesday, describing …

Geopolitics

Indian citizen among 12 killed in latest Russian strikes on Ukraine: Zelenskyy

Indian Express – World · India

- Indian citizen Sudarshan Bhabhilala (40) killed in Russian attack; 12 total deaths, including 1 injured, Ganesh Kalleda (35), in Ukraine. - Attacks hit Kyi…

Geopolitics

Carney’s Liberals win 3 special elections in Canada amid trade clash with US

South China Morning Post – World · China

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney’s party swept to victory in special elections on Monday, boosting the leader’s parliamentary majority as a trade war with t…

Geopolitics

Former economic crime chief to head discipline team at Hong Kong, Macau office

South China Morning Post – World · China

A veteran mainland Chinese economic crime investigator and former police official has been appointed to lead the discipline inspection and supervision group at…

Geopolitics

Israel’s strategic predicaments

The Hindu – World · India

- Israel's 2023 retaliation against Hamas expanded to Lebanon and Syria, leading to Hezbollah's leadership loss and Assad's regime collapse. - U.S. and Israe…

Geopolitics

Ulrich Siegmund wants to make Saxony-Anhalt a model for AfD rule

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

The AfD's lead candidate Ulrich Siegmund aims to turn his small federal state into a blueprint for right-wing extremist politics across Germany.

Geopolitics

U.S. Army Secretary Driscoll submits resignation: White House

The Hindu – World · India

With the Iran war entering its seventh month, the resignation could effectively leave the Army without permanent civilian or uniformed leadership.

Geopolitics

Mansour Abbas Recruits Yoav Segalovitz to Join Raam Party in Israeli Election

The New York Times – World · US

Mansour Abbas has recruited a Jewish lawmaker best known for reducing the crime rate in Arab cities. Could that be enough to get Mr. Abbas a seat in the next g…

Geopolitics

Donald Trump vows to hit Iran ‘hard’ after first exchange of fire in weeks

The Hindu – World · India

The U.S. said it attacked Iranian rocket launchers on the island of Larak to prevent Tehran planting mines in the key shipping lane; Iran responded with missil…

Geopolitics

US army secretary resigns after months of tension

BBC News – World · Europe

Dan Driscoll, the youngest-ever army secretary, was about 18 months into his post.

Geopolitics

World News Today Live Updates: Former British PM Keir Starmer to stand down as MP, says report

Indian Express – World · India

- **US strikes IRGC targets in Iran** after attacks on shipping and troops in Strait of Hormuz, per CENTCOM. - **Trump accuses Iran** of killing 100,000 prot…

Tech & Startups

A group funded by Andreessen, Horowitz, and Brockman plans data center ads to sway midterms

TechCrunch · US

Build American AI plans to lobby voters in select states about the virtues of data centers by spending millions of dollars on ads.

Geopolitics

Summit With Russia, India and Iran Shows Leverage Wars Have Given Xi of China

The New York Times – World · US

A two-day conference of the 10-nation Shanghai Cooperation Organization in Kyrgyzstan shows the limits of U.S. economic warfare.

Geopolitics

Spanish PM blames Russia, Israel for disinformation in Ceuta migrant crisis

The Hindu – World · India

When people talk and speculate about the participation ​of Moroccan authorities, I deny this ‌outright, says Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez

Geopolitics

Trump says US will ‘hit Iran hard’ as hostilities resume – as it happened

The Guardian – World · Europe

Iran responded to an assault on its Larak Island by targeting US bases in JordanTrump threatens further action as US and Iran exchange fire in new flare-upCoin…

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