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Geopolitics

Trump is determined to pursue his trade war – and he may be difficult to stop

The Guardian – World · Europe

The president’s minions have trawled the statutes to restore roadblocks to trade. The invocation of Smoot-Hawley looks especially dangerousDonald Trump may hav…

Geopolitics

Ben-Gvir mocks Palestinian detainee over prison conditions

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Ben-Gvir mocks Palestinian detainee over prison conditions

Geopolitics

'Mekedatu project permanent solution': Shivakumar on Cauvery water dispute

Times of India – World · India

Karnataka chief minister DK Shivakumar views the Mekedatu dam project as a permanent solution. He stated the Supreme Court and central government have already…

Geopolitics

Beijing warns Manila of ‘powerful’ South China Sea toolbox ready for ‘head-on blow’

South China Morning Post – World · China

Beijing had a “rich and powerful” toolkit to use against those who “make waves” in the South China Sea, China’s military mouthpiece warned on Sunday, following…

Geopolitics

Residents of Spain’s Ceuta shut down far-right anti-migrant rally

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Hundreds of residents in Spain's North African enclave of Ceuta gathered to oppose a planned far-right rally.

Geopolitics

A quiet day in Harare after Zimbabwe’s shutdown call

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

A heavy security presence and cautious businesses reflected tensions over constitutional changes.

Geopolitics

'Should apologise': CPM slams Kerala CM over attending events during rain crisis

Times of India – World · India

CPM leaders criticized Kerala Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan for attending a private function. They stated his visit was inappropriate while thousands faced rai…

Geopolitics

Poland: Prime Minister Tusk defies anti-Ukrainian violence

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

Anti-Ukrainian sentiment in Poland is on the rise, with numerous attacks against refugees from the war in Ukraine. Prime Minister Donald Tusk has spoken out ag…

Geopolitics

Germany: Islamism and right-wing extremism — a story of mutual radicalization

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

Following the attack on a Berlin Pride festival, the focus in Germany is turning to Islamist terrorism. An expert warns: Looking only at Islamists overlooks th…

Geopolitics

Rosewood Hotel Group to press on with clubhouse takeover as opposition escalates

South China Morning Post – World · China

Rosewood Hotel Group in Hong Kong will press ahead with a controversial plan to change the operator at a clubhouse in Central on August 8, despite escalating o…

Geopolitics

Trump Says He Is Canceling Strikes on Iran, Pending a Rapid Deal

The New York Times – World · US

President Trump said he agreed to requests from Iran and other Middle Eastern countries to cancel planned attacks, citing what he said was progress in reaching…

Geopolitics

'Don't think Iran has ever faced a President like Trump': Rubio

Times of India – World · India

- Subhadra Srivastava is a journalist at The Times of India, specializing in geopolitics, international, and national affairs. - She covers conflicts, diplom…

Geopolitics

Israel Bombards Gaza, Days After Trump Announced Deal to Advance Cease-Fire

The New York Times – World · US

Palestinian officials said at least two people were killed. The deal announced by President Trump calls in part for Hamas to give up its weapons and Israel to …

Geopolitics

'Drugs part of enemy nations' terror plan against India': PM Modi

Times of India – World · India

- Priyanshi Rastogi is a journalist at The Times of India, covering national/international news and business affairs. - Focuses on political events, in-depth…

Geopolitics

Trump says U.S., Israel to hold off on Iran strikes

The Hindu – World · India

The U.S. President said the deal would have to include the “Immediate, Complete and Total Opening of the Hormuz Strait, and an end to Iran's nuclear threat.”

Geopolitics

Trump says he is cancelling strikes on Iran subject to deal being made 'rapidly'

BBC News – World · Europe

The US president claims Iran and other Middle Eastern countries asked Washington to hold off on any attack as the "perimeters" of a deal had been agreed.

Geopolitics

West Asia LIVE: Trump says U.S., Israel to hold off on Iran strikes

The Hindu – World · India

CBS News reported that the United States and Israel were planning joint strikes, possibly throughout the weekend, with oil refineries and power plants among po…

Geopolitics

'Let Cauvery unite our people': K'taka BJP chief calls on Vijay to bridge 'differences'

Times of India – World · India

- Priyanshi Rastogi is a journalist at The Times of India, covering national, international, and business news. - She specializes in political events, in-dep…

Geopolitics

'PM gave her jeevandaan': Noida teen's mother thanks Modi, wants him to 'adopt her'

Times of India – World · India

The mother of a Noida teenager thanked Prime Minister Modi for forgiving her daughter's protest remarks. She stated the Prime Minister's forgiveness was a birt…

Geopolitics

Gaza students overcome Israel’s genocide to mark Tawjihi results

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Students in Gaza overcome distressing conditions amid Israel's genocide to finish their Tawjihi high school exams.

Geopolitics

After Most Migrants Leave Ceuta, Exhausted Holdouts Find Shelter on Beach

The New York Times – World · US

Most of the people who surged into Spain on Thursday have since returned to Morocco. A small minority are holed up on a seafront, tired, hungry and vowing to s…

Geopolitics

‘This is where democracy beats totalitarianism’: Ukraine’s drone strike force takes the fight to Russia

The Guardian – World · Europe

Exclusive: At a launch site in the Ukrainian countryside, members of the elite ‘Magyar’s Birds’ brigade are turning Russia’s vast size into a weaknessSparrows …

Geopolitics

Trump climbs down on Iran strikes after Saudi alarm and threats from Tehran

The Guardian – World · Europe

President claims delay is ‘subject to being able to rapidly make a deal’ as intervention by Saudi crown prince is revealed and Iran warns neighboursDonald Trum…

Geopolitics

Why isn’t anyone challenging Infantino for FIFA’s top job?

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

FIFA’s Gianni Infantino has scrapped his controversial plan to sell a stake in the World Cup after global outrage.

Geopolitics

How China Keeps Tabs on Foreigners

The New York Times – World · US

An unsecured police dashboard was a rare window into how the authorities track foreigners by collecting and aggregating vast amounts of private data.

Geopolitics

Europe’s Far Right, Once Marginal, Now Sets Tone on Spain Migrant Crisis

The New York Times – World · US

Europe sheltered many refugees in 2015. Its hard-line reaction to a new crisis in Ceuta shows how, 11 years on, the far right has reshaped European attitudes.

Geopolitics

Anti-LGBTQ+ laws are on the rise across west Africa, campaigners warn

The Guardian – World · Europe

Activists in the region say politicians regard LGBTQ+ people as ‘the easiest scapegoats to maintain their power’A growing number of west African countries are …

Geopolitics

Trump holds off Iran strikes after Middle East allies outline deal

South China Morning Post – World · China

US President Donald Trump in a Saturday evening social media post claimed that Middle Eastern allies had reached the parameters of a deal to end the Iran war a…

Geopolitics

Trump cancels Iran strike, says ‘deal perimeters’ reached

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

The US president announced that he has cancelled a planned military strike on Iran, claiming progress in talks.

Geopolitics

Trump mimics 'bing, bing, bing,' calls Patriot transfers to Ukraine a 'big step'

Times of India – World · India

- Subhadra Srivastava is a journalist at The Times of India, specializing in geopolitics, international, and national affairs. - She has over three years of …

Geopolitics

Israel kills eight in Gaza despite Trump’s Hamas disarmament plan

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Strikes hit Gaza homes after the US unveiled plans for Hamas disarmament and Israeli withdrawal.

Geopolitics

Is criticism of Spain on border management legitimate or politics?

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Tens of thousands of migrants briefly cross into Spain's north African territory of Ceuta from Morocco.

Geopolitics

US embassies issue alerts after Trump vows to hit Iran ‘hard’

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

US embassies in the Middle East are bracing for possible escalation after Trump said the US will hit Iran 'hard'.

Geopolitics

Trump faces ethics storm for ‘pimping’ fast access to his Truth Social posts

South China Morning Post – World · China

US President Donald Trump knows the world hangs on his every word. Now he wants you to pay for it. The social media posts of the world’s most powerful man went…

Geopolitics

How Spain's migrant crisis created a political storm - whipped up by social media

BBC News – World · Europe

The Ceuta crossings have shaken Europe politically, exposing divisions over the sensitive issue of migration, the BBC's Sarah Rainsford writes.

Geopolitics

Singapore bans UK band Massive Attack over Palestinian flag

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Singapore barred two members of British band Massive Attack from re-entering the country.

Geopolitics

Iran’s foreign minister warns of any ‘adventurous action’ by US

South China Morning Post – World · China

Iran warned this weekend against any “adventurous action” by the US and said it would retaliate decisively if American forces follow through on US President Do…

Geopolitics

Devolution plans strengthen case for written UK constitution, says Burnham

The Guardian – World · Europe

PM argues for codified model of decentralisation that would fundamentally change centuries-old workings of stateAndy Burnham has said his programme of devoluti…

Geopolitics

US Arabs eye ‘historic’ Senate win for Abdul El-Sayed despite AIPAC attacks

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Senate race in Michigan comes to embody Democratic rift over Israel, as AIPAC spends heavily against progressive doctor.

Geopolitics

A bruising 24 hours - what next for Fifa and under-pressure Infantino?

BBC News – World · Europe

Pressure is building on Gianni Infantino. Can he survive as Fifa president after the implosion of the controversial World Cup investment plan?

Geopolitics

From Mao to now: why China’s Communist Party is intent on control over the military

South China Morning Post – World · China

Having marked its 99th anniversary on August 1, the People’s Liberation Army is now just one year away from its centenary goals, with its evolution highlightin…

Geopolitics

Why did Ceuta migrant mayhem chill already frosty Israel-Spain relations?

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

What caused more than 50,000 migrants to storm a Spanish enclave in Africa, and did Israel have anything to do with it?

Geopolitics

Fighting breaks out in western Tigray as Ethiopia and TPLF trade blame

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Clashes near Sheraro mark one of the most serious threats yet to the fragile 2022 Pretoria peace deal.

General

U.S. agrees to pause attacks on Iran subject to ‘rapidly’ making deal, Trump says

NBC News – World · US

The U.S. has agreed to pause attacks on Iran, President Donald Trump said Saturday, amid what he said were the “perimeters of a deal” being agreed upon, which …

Geopolitics

India-China border trade resumes after 6 years

Times of India – World · India

India and China have reopened two key Himalayan trade routes after six years. Traditional border trade resumed Saturday through Lipulekh and Shipki La passes. …

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