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Geopolitics

Vande Mataram Bill clears Parliament as Kharge, Nadda lock horns in RS

Times of India – World · India

- Digital news desk journalist at The Times of India with over two years of experience. - Specializes in foreign affairs and international politics. - Fond…

Geopolitics

Govt summons Meta again over temporary restriction of PM Modi's FB post

Times of India – World · India

India's government has summoned Meta executives to explain a temporary restriction on Prime Minister Modi's video. The social media giant acknowledged the erro…

Geopolitics

Germany widens deportations to Afghanistan

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

For the first time, Germany has deported a man with no criminal record to Kabul. Faridoon Tofan, who is currently in deportation detention, fears the same fate.

Geopolitics

Priyanka's 'gaumutra expert' remark stirs row, over 200 academicians slam Lok Sabha MP

Times of India – World · India

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

Geopolitics

When Netanyahu confronted JD Vance over his criticism of Israeli government

Indian Express – World · India

- Netanyahu and Vance met in Washington to address tensions over Iran, Israel’s policies, and Vance’s public criticism. - Vance accused Netanyahu of undermin…

Geopolitics

How does a safe zone in Lebanon become a target three times?

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Three times in three decades, Qana's shelters were bombed. AJLabs tracks a village the Israeli military keeps hitting.

Geopolitics

Israeli strikes kill at least four, including children, across Gaza Strip

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Bombings take place as Hamas officials meet with Qatari, Egyptian and Turkish mediators in Cairo to discuss truce.

Geopolitics

'May do same with Army': Oppn attacks BJP for India Hockey's saffron jersey

Times of India – World · India

- TOI News Desk operates 24/7 with dedicated journalists to deliver real-time, comprehensive news globally. - Committed to excellence, they verify and presen…

Geopolitics

TMC's Kalyan Banerjee wears poster with 20 rebel MPs' photos in Parliament

Times of India – World · India

Trinamool Congress MP Kalyan Banerjee protested against 20 rebel MPs in Parliament. These defectors joined the Nationalist Citizens Party of India, pledging su…

Geopolitics

Russia Strikes Ukraine With Missiles and Drones, Killing at Least 8

The New York Times – World · US

President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine said that a family of five had been killed at home in the latest in a series of large-scale aerial assaults by Moscow.

Geopolitics

Nicaraguan leader proposes extending presidential term by another year

BBC News – World · Europe

It is not the first time the constitution has been amended to allow Daniel Ortega, 80, to stay in power for longer.

Geopolitics

Israeli raids and settler attacks intensify across the occupied West Bank

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Israeli raids and settler attacks intensify across the occupied West Bank

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Iran vows to ‘punish the aggressor today’ after U.S. unleashes ‘heavy wave’ of strikes

NBC News – World · US

Iran vowed to “punish” the United States on Thursday after the American military said it had completed a “heavy wave of strikes” overnight, the latest retaliat…

Geopolitics

'Join BJP to avoid trouble for family': CJP's Dipke alleges Centre supports rapists

Times of India – World · India

- Kanchan Yadav is a writer at The Times of India, covering business, politics, international affairs, and social issues. - Her reporting focuses on policy, …

Geopolitics

From Toronto to Damascus: Syrians return home aiming to rebuild country

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Families like the Tasabehjis aim to rebuild Syria, fostering community and hope despite economic and social challenges.

Geopolitics

Malaysia’s Anwar seizes on haj fund report ahead of Negeri Sembilan election

South China Morning Post – World · China

Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has seized on the release of a long-delayed inquiry into the country’s Islamic pilgrimage fund to revive his anti-corrup…

Geopolitics

Veteran Ugandan opposition leader collapses in court and in ICU, his wife says

BBC News – World · Europe

The 70 year old has been in detention since November 2024 and faces treason charges, which he denies.

Geopolitics

Apartheid wealth cannot buy silence on Gaza

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

South African universities must resist donors who use financial power to impose political obedience.

Geopolitics

Photos: Zelenskyy urges ‘protection of life’ amid deadly Russian attacks

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Russia launches more than 70 missiles and 280 drones in a major attack on Ukraine that kills at least eight people.

Geopolitics

Protest group says 30 dead in Pakistan-administered Kashmir vote unrest

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Deadly clashes reported in Pakistan-administered Kashmir amid first round of voting for regional elections on July 27.

Geopolitics

US strikes cause extensive damage on Iran’s Qeshm Island

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Video from Iran's Qeshm Island shows widespread damage following US attacks.

Geopolitics

India’s arms sale to Israel risks complicity in Gaza genocide, Amnesty says

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Rights group says India continues to support the Israeli military despite genocide 'broadcast worldwide on daily basis'.

Geopolitics

'Proud of railways, want to be proud of govt promises too': Wangchuk

Times of India – World · India

Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk praised Indian Railways for its services. He urged the government to honor commitments made to student protesters. The recent N…

Geopolitics

Middle East crisis live: Jordan says it foiled Iranian missile attack as US launches ‘heavy’ strikes on Iran after pause

The Guardian – World · Europe

Jordanian military says it intercepted five missiles targeting the kingdom after US military says it hit dozens of Revolutionary Guard targets on ThursdayUS la…

Geopolitics

West Asia war LIVE: U.S. military launches new strikes on Iran

The Hindu – World · India

U.S. President Donald Trump vowed to hit back hard at Iran after it attacked U.S. bases in Jordan on Wednesday, July 30, as the war in West Asia reignited and …

Geopolitics

China says key plenum will be held in October

South China Morning Post – World · China

China’s top leaders will gather in Beijing in October for their most important meeting ahead of next year’s Communist Party congress, when a major reshuffle is…

Geopolitics

BJP workers clash with police outside AAP office, demand Punjab minister resign

Times of India – World · India

BJP workers protested outside the Aam Aadmi Party office in Delhi. They demanded the Punjab Education Minister's resignation over a pharmacy exam irregularity.…

Geopolitics

Fauci invokes Fifth Amendment, declines to testify in Republican-led COVID-19 Senate hearing

The Hindu – World · India

The scientist was subpoenaed to testify under oath by Republican Sen. Rand Paul of Kentucky, who has long had an antagonistic relationship with Fauci

Geopolitics

U.S. President Donald Trump attempts to void some Biden pardons including ones to J6 Committee, Fauci

The Hindu – World · India

On his first day in office, Mr. Trump had pardoned or commuted sentences in more than 1,500 cases connected to the January 6 attack.

Geopolitics

Is Pakistan facilitating Chinese missile shipments to Iran? Islamabad responds

Times of India – World · India

Pakistan's military has strongly denied reports of facilitating Chinese weapons transit to Iran. These claims emerged amid ongoing tensions between Iran and t…

Geopolitics

U.S.-Saudi Attack on Iraqi Militias Risks Drawing Them into War

The New York Times – World · US

Iran-aligned militias in Iraq were under growing pressure to disarm, but the latest strikes may embolden them to get more deeply involved in the war.

Geopolitics

Voters in Manchester choose mayor to replace Andy Burnham, who left city hall for Downing Street

The Hindu – World · India

Polling stations are open from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m., with vote-counting starting Friday morning (July 31, 2026)

Geopolitics

Polls open in Greater Manchester mayoral byelection overshadowed by new PM and Farage’s antics

The Guardian – World · Europe

Labour’s Bev Craig expected to win contest that lost column inches to Andy Burnham’s ascent and Reform UK leader’s self-imposed Clacton voteVoting has begun in…

Geopolitics

US launches 'heavy' strikes on Iran after attempted attack on American troops

BBC News – World · Europe

After a short period of relative calm when hostilities were paused, both sides have now restarted missile attacks.

Geopolitics

U.S. launches strikes on Iranian targets day after it foiled missile attack on American forces

The Hindu – World · India

The new strikes came hours after U.S. President Donald Trump vowed to hit Iran “very hard” after it targeted a base in Jordan that hosts U.S. troops

Geopolitics

A quarter of young Africans believe USAID cuts could be positive, survey finds

The Guardian – World · Europe

Losing funds should force leaders to confront their own challenges, they said, while many voiced concerns over increasing foreign influence A quarter of young …

Geopolitics

Musk's million-dollar plan to rescue Trump in mid-elections

Times of India – World · India

Elon Musk is reviving his political action committee, America PAC, for the 2026 elections. This group previously spent over $260 million to support Donald Trum…

Geopolitics

US launches ‘powerful’ strikes on Iran after Jordan attack

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

The US has bombed multiple cities across southern Iran in what Central Command described as a ‘heavy wave of strikes’.

Geopolitics

Evo Morales defiant after new Bolivia arrest warrant

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Bolivia's former president is being investigated 'for armed uprising' against the state, among other things.

Geopolitics

Why is the founder of Telegram on Russia’s wanted list | Explained

The Hindu – World · India

The international wanted notice against Pavel Durov comes after the FSB said that Telegram had failed to remove “numerous channels, chats, and bots” allegedly …

Geopolitics

Israeli strikes leave buildings burning in Gaza City

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Israeli strikes have displaced dozens of families in Gaza City's Shati refugee camp.

Geopolitics

'Answer now': CJP invokes Rahul's claims, questions Shah over July 20 action

Times of India – World · India

The Cockroach Janta Party demanded answers from Union Home Minister Amit Shah. Rahul Gandhi alleged Shah ordered police action against student protesters on J…

Geopolitics

Deadly strikes on Ukrainian cities after Zelenskyy warns of ‘massive’ Russian attack

The Guardian – World · Europe

Children among the dead across Kryvi Rih, Kyiv, Dnipropetrovsk and Poltava after wave of ballistic missile launchesRussian air strikes killed at least 13 peopl…

Geopolitics

US launches fresh strikes on Iran after days-long pause, amid fears the war is widening

The Guardian – World · Europe

Trump vowed to hit Iran ‘very hard’ after it targeted a base in Jordan that hosts US troops, a day after joint US-Saudi strikes on militants in IraqMiddle East…

Geopolitics

‘Quite disappointed’? Trump’s mixed signals ahead of Xi’s September trip

South China Morning Post – World · China

US President Donald Trump said he would be “quite disappointed” if his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping broke a personal promise not to arm Iran. His comment on …

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