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Geopolitics

Wednesday briefing: ​How misinformation and ​a​ hardened immigration policy ​turned Ceuta ​into Europe’s ​latest ​flashpoint

The Guardian – World · Europe

In today’s newsletter: The past week shows how quickly images, rumours and ​right-wing political opportunism can eclipse the facts on the groundGood morning. L…

Geopolitics

PoK crackdown: NOC mandatory to travel outside Islamabad, Lahore, Karachi

Times of India – World · India

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

Geopolitics

Russian strikes kill 17 in Kyiv region as Ukraine fails to stop missiles

South China Morning Post – World · China

Russian missile and drone strikes killed at least 17 people and wounded dozens more in Kyiv and the surrounding region overnight, authorities said Wednesday. K…

Geopolitics

U.S. lawmaker voices concern on FCRA amendments; says could hit bilateral ties with India

The Hindu – World · India

U.S. Congressman Riley Moore said the amendments to FCRA would permit the Indian government to takeover churches and religious charities and would amount to “c…

Geopolitics

Lebanon and Israel hold new round of direct talks in Rome

The Hindu – World · India

Convoys carrying delegations from the two countries arrived in the morning to the U.S. embassy in the Italian capital, where discussions are scheduled to run u…

Geopolitics

El-Sayed holds narrow lead in Michigan Senate primary but race too close to call

The Guardian – World · Europe

Abdul El-Sayed and his opponent Haley Stevens were both optimistic late in the evening, and said the results of the state’s Democratic primary might take until…

Geopolitics

Most Americans say US has not achieved war goals in Iran, survey finds

South China Morning Post – World · China

Most Americans believe the Donald Trump administration has been unable to achieve its war objectives against Iran, according to a Marquette Law School poll rel…

Geopolitics

US THAAD arsenal nearly 80% depleted as Iran talks progress: Report

Times of India – World · India

- TOI World Desk’s team delivers global news with diverse perspectives and real-time updates. - Prioritizes accuracy, depth, and timeliness to inform readers…

Geopolitics

Explosions across Kyiv as Russian missiles strike Ukraine’s capital

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

At least one person has been killed after a Russian ballistic missile attack on Ukraine’s capital Wednesday morning.

Geopolitics

Trump revokes 28,000 immigrant trucker licences: What it means for Indians

Times of India – World · India

- TOI World Desk's team of journalists and writers covers global events with dedication. - Committed to accuracy, depth, and timely reporting of internationa…

Geopolitics

Government has no role; event being organised by ‘private media entity’: MEA on Sheikh Hasina’s press event

The Hindu – World · India

Bangladesh cautions that continued political activities by Bangladesh’s deposed Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Indian territory can "harm" bilateral ties

Geopolitics

Hated in Myanmar, feted abroad? President inches towards normality with Thailand trip

South China Morning Post – World · China

Sanctioned and wanted for war crimes in the West and reviled at home by the millions fighting his army, Myanmar’s leader Min Aung Hlaing is this week set for a…

Geopolitics

Hundreds camp in Rome heatwave as Meloni government cracks down on squats

The Guardian – World · Europe

Spin Time provides homes, food banks and after-school clubs but the authorities have locked out residentsHundreds of people have spent a week sleeping in tents…

Geopolitics

Hundreds in Morocco gather near Ceuta border in anxious wait for missing loved ones

The Guardian – World · Europe

People hope to see friends or relatives among those still returning as death toll from mass crossing nears 100Hundreds of people have gathered in the northern …

Geopolitics

3,000 cops, one leader: Udhayanidhi decries 'terrorist'-style arrest by TVK govt

Times of India – World · India

Opposition leaders criticized Udhayanidhi Stalin's arrest, calling it unwarranted. They stated the arrest aimed to divert attention from government failures. …

Geopolitics

North Korea’s Kim Yo Jong issues military threat over Japan missile test

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

The powerful sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has accused Japan of moving beyond a defensive posture.

Geopolitics

Democrat Marie Gluesenkamp Perez survives Washington’s crowded primary

The Guardian – World · Europe

Two-term Democrat faced attacks from the left and right while defending a House seat in a territory Trump wonThe Democratic representative Marie Gluesenkamp Pe…

Geopolitics

Israel approves $37m to seize more than 70 occupied West Bank sites

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

The allocated funding seeks to accelerate Israel's control of historical landmarks across the occupied West Bank.

Geopolitics

Trump administration revokes visa of Brazil's Ambassador to U.S. in spat with Lula

The Hindu – World · India

The State Department said the decision was a reciprocal response to Brazil's actions

Geopolitics

North Korea vows to teach ‘war criminal state’ Japan lesson over missile test

South China Morning Post – World · China

North Korea said it will pursue unspecified “additional military options” in response to Japan’s expanding defence capabilities, accusing Tokyo of reviving the…

Geopolitics

Wesley Bell wins Missouri House primary as Cori Bush comeback bid fails

The Guardian – World · Europe

Wesley Bell wins in St Louis rematch dominated by Israel-Palestine issueUS politics live – latest updatesThe Democratic congressman Wesley Bell won his primary…

Geopolitics

Who are the officers filling the big shoes left behind in PLA anti-corruption drive?

South China Morning Post – World · China

The sweeping anti-corruption drive in China’s military appears to have cleared the way for a new batch of officers to quietly assume de facto leadership of key…

Geopolitics

Ceuta and Melilla: Why Europe’s African border remains a flashpoint

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

The two Spanish enclaves in North Africa remain at the centre of a diplomatic standoff between Spain and Morocco.

Geopolitics

Ukrainian man chased by exploding drone recounts his terror

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

A Ukrainian man has relived the moment a suspected Russian drone chased him before it blew up.

General

U.S. Treasury Secy. Bessent says the Strait of Hormuz could reopen 'today or tomorrow'

NBC News – World · US

The White House says a deal to get the Strait of Hormuz back open could be on its way as Treasury Secretary Bessent says he's had talks with Iranians to move t…

Geopolitics

MI6 is top European foreign intelligence service, peer review finds

The Guardian – World · Europe

UK’s Secret Intelligence Service praised for playing long game and having ‘a taste for dirty tricks’MI6 has been ranked as the most powerful foreign intelligen…

Geopolitics

EU commends Spain's 'swift response' to Ceuta migrant crisis

BBC News – World · Europe

About 70,000 of the 72,000 people who came to Ceuta illegally last week have been returned to Morocco, Spain says.

Geopolitics

Projectile sinks Indian-flagged ship off Yemen coast

BBC News – World · Europe

All 14 people on board the Indian-flagged vessel were safely rescued, India's ministry of external affairs says.

Geopolitics

Gaza peace plan: Will US pressure Israel to accept it?

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

Reports suggest US President Donald Trump would be "very disappointed" if Israel doesn't agree to a new peace plan for Gaza, announced last week. But how far w…

Geopolitics

Who is responsible for the Ceuta border surge?

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

Tens of thousands of migrants crossed into the Spanish exclave of Ceuta several days ago. DW interviewed two experts to understand what may have caused the inc…

Geopolitics

Iran’s president denies threatening to resign during talks over strait of Hormuz

The Guardian – World · Europe

Masoud Pezeshkian dismisses talk of internal rift as hardline Assembly of Experts call US negotiations ‘futile’Middle East crisis live – latest updatesMasoud P…

Geopolitics

More Than 170 Migrants Rescued From Burning Boat in English Channel

The New York Times – World · US

No deaths or injuries were reported. Many migrants try to reach Britain in small, often unseaworthy vessels.

Geopolitics

India’s ruling BJP loses byelection in stronghold after Cockroach student protests

The Guardian – World · Europe

Opposition parties say nationwide protests that forced resignation of education secretary are beginning to dent BJP supportIndia’s ruling Bharatiya Janata part…

Geopolitics

U.S. Treasury Secretary says chance of Hormuz deal with Iran by August 5

The Hindu – World · India

"We are in talks with the Iranians, and I think there is a chance we may have a deal today or tomorrow to open the strait and move towards a more normalised po…

Geopolitics

Service suspended at a Saudi airport after attack claimed by Houthis

The Hindu – World · India

Houthi military spokesman Yahya Saree on August 4 said the rebels "successfully targeted a sensitive target belonging to the Saudi enemy at Najran Airport usin…

Geopolitics

Elon Musk’s X latest to block Saudi dissident accounts inside kingdom

The Guardian – World · Europe

Exclusive: More than 60 accounts on X have been made unavailable in Saudi Arabia, after similar action on Snapchat and FacebookElon Musk’s X has become the lat…

Geopolitics

World's oldest president reshuffles army as his absence stokes unease

BBC News – World · Europe

Cameroon's president has been absent for two months while his team denies rumours about his health.

Geopolitics

What does Zambia's opposition stand without Edgar Lungu?

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

The death of former President Edgar Lungu reshaped opposition politics in Zambia ahead of the August 13 general election. Analysts say the vote will test wheth…

Geopolitics

How Taiwan is preparing for a PLA sea blockade in its biggest war games

South China Morning Post – World · China

Taiwan will begin its annual war games on Wednesday, testing for the first time its ability to counter a People’s Liberation Army (PLA) maritime blockade in th…

Geopolitics

Dissanayake holds talks with leaders of ethnic minorities, underscores need for ‘national consensus’ on new Constitution

The Hindu – World · India

Representatives urge government to hold long-delayed provincial polls, address land conflicts

Geopolitics

India invites Bangladesh PM Rahman to attend BRICS summit

The Hindu – World · India

External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said that an invitation was extended to Rahman to undertake a bilateral visit to India after he assumed …

Geopolitics

Is Bangladesh backtracking on post-Hasina reforms?

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

Two years after a student-led uprising toppled PM Sheikh Hasina, critics say Bangladesh's reform momentum is fading as political divisions deepen and key chang…

Geopolitics

Andy Burnham’s First Weeks as UK Prime Minister: TikToks, Podcasts and Promises

The New York Times – World · US

Andy Burnham’s whirlwind of TikToks, podcasts and promises appears to be resonating with some voters. But he faces big decisions about how to pay for it all.

Geopolitics

Mother of PC Harper ‘bitterly disappointed’ that son’s killers remain eligible for early release – UK politics live

The Guardian – World · Europe

Government revises plans to tackle prison overcrowding amid pressure from MPs and victims but domestic abusers and killers could still be released earlySome 86…

Geopolitics

Vote to take place on Blanche nomination after GOP senators drop opposition – US politics live

The Guardian – World · Europe

Trump’s former personal lawyer appears on track to become attorney general despite reservations over deal withdrawing ‘anti-weaponization fund’Critics denounce…

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