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Geopolitics

Trump threatens further action as US and Iran exchange fire in new flare-up

The Guardian – World · Europe

Washington says it acted after observing Iran was planning to deploy fresh mines in strait of HormuzThe US and Iran have exchanged fire for the first time in a…

Geopolitics

Spanish Leader Says 5,000 Migrants Are Still in Ceuta, Weeks After Border Surge

The New York Times – World · US

Their continued presence has roiled the Spanish territory in Africa and heaped pressure on Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez.

Geopolitics

Nonstop Russian Drones Make for Dangerous New Phase of War in Kyiv

The New York Times – World · US

The nearly constant air raids, a shift from years of largely overnight attacks, have left residents exhausted and on edge.

Tech & Startups

George Santos Just Got Hit With Kalshi’s First-Ever Lifetime Ban

Wired · Global

The former US representative was also fined more than $71,000 for allegedly attempting to manipulate the prediction market.

Geopolitics

Xi, Putin discuss visa-free travel, global and regional issues at Bishkek

The Hindu – World · India

The two leaders met on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation Summit 2026 being held in Bishkek

Geopolitics

Why Larak Island Is Strategically Important for Iran

The New York Times – World · US

The roughly 30-square-mile island serves as a foothold for Iran’s military to advance its control over shipping through the Strait of Hormuz.

Geopolitics

At Venice Film Festival, politics take center stage

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

With works about Gaza, Ukraine and Elon Musk, political cinema is in the spotlight at the 2026 Venice Film Festival.

Engineering

The E.U.’s AI Drive Undermines Its ​Own Chip Strategy

IEEE Spectrum · Global

This story was originally published by Tech Policy Press.The European Union’s push for technological sovereignty faces an uncomfortable contradiction.As the E.…

Geopolitics

US and Iran trade strikes for first time in weeks

BBC News – World · Europe

The attack on Larak Island in the Strait of Hormuz - the first known US strike since late July - has killed two people and injured two others.

Geopolitics

Saxony-Anhalt State Premier Schulze takes on far-right AfD

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

The AfD is far ahead in the polls in Saxony-Anhalt. But Schulze is determined to keep the AfD from becoming the first far-right party since World War II to lea…

Geopolitics

Morocco not to blame for Ceuta border breach, says Spanish PM

The Guardian – World · Europe

Pedro Sánchez says two countries cooperating and accuses Israel and Russia of spreading fake news about migrationSpain’s prime minister, Pedro Sánchez, has sai…

Geopolitics

Sadhguru calls for 5-nation Himalayan Board to tackle disasters

The Hindu – World · India

Sadhguru called for a deeper collective responsibility towards the Himalayas — one that recognises that the mountains transcend the boundaries drawn between na…

Geopolitics

China is concealing scale of flood disaster, say Tibet campaigners

The Guardian – World · Europe

Rights group claims 300 homes were destroyed in Tibet and number of missing people is ‘far higher’ than Beijing admitsA Tibetan advocacy group says hundreds of…

Geopolitics

Indonesian activists hail ruling to strike down ban on insulting government, but question impact

The Hindu – World · India

Indonesia's Constitutional Court, whose decisions are final and binding, struck down articles that criminalised insulting the government ​and disseminating suc…

Geopolitics

PM Modi pays tribute to Mahatma Gandhi in Kyrgyzstan

The Hindu – World · India

Mr. Modi is visiting Kyrgyzstan at the invitation of President Sadyr Zhaparov to participate in the SCO summit being held on August 31 - September 1

Geopolitics

World News updates: Trump vows to ‘hit Iran hard’ after missile strikes on US bases

Indian Express – World · India

- **US attacks Iran’s Larak Island**, prompting Iran to fire missiles at US bases in Jordan; Trump vows a "hard response". - **Modi urges end to war**, empha…

General

United States and Iran trade strikes for the first time in a month

NBC News – World · US

Iran launched retaliatory missiles toward Jordan, a U.S. ally, but they were intercepted by American forces, a source said.

Geopolitics

Iceland Votes to Steer Clear of European Union Talks

The New York Times – World · US

After divisive debate, Icelanders rejected a proposal to resume negotiations on joining the bloc in a referendum with the highest voter turnout in almost two d…

Geopolitics

Venezuela's interim President says U.S. energy deal will last 25 years

The Hindu – World · India

“This 25-year bilateral project envisages the ‌development of 17 strategic oilfields with a production target of more than 1.5 million ‌barrels ⁠per day,” says…

General

Sen. Ted Cruz calls for elections in Venezuela to proceed ‘rapidly’

NBC News – World · US

The Texas Republican also said the U.S. should arm protesters in Iran.

Geopolitics

Iranian Supreme Leader calls for unity among Muslim countries

The Hindu – World · India

Mojtaba Khamenei called on the rulers of regional countries to “recognise your real enemy, understand its plan, and confront it”, referring to the U.S. and Isr…

Geopolitics

Icelandic voters reject proposal to restart negotiations to join European Union

The Hindu – World · India

Opponents defeated the measure by a margin of 52.8 to 47.2%, RUV reported. Reykjavik, the capital, was the only area in the island nation of 400,000 people whe…

Geopolitics

Iceland votes against restarting talks on joining EU

BBC News – World · Europe

Broadcaster RUV reports that 52.8% of voters rejected the government's proposal to resume talks.

Geopolitics

Istanbul to host first committee meeting of Turkey-Saudi-Pak defence alliance

Times of India – World · India

Top officials from Turkey, Saudi Arabia, and Pakistan met in Istanbul for a defense accord. This meeting follows the recent signing of the Mecca Joint Defence …

Geopolitics

Nepal floods expose stark contrast as China keeps tight lid on information

Times of India – World · India

Catastrophic flash floods struck villages along the Nepal-China border after a glacier broke. Nepal's death toll reached 538, while China reported only five de…

Geopolitics

Iran’s Khamenei calls for Gulf unity as Hormuz tensions persist

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Khamenei urges Gulf rulers to confront their 'real enemy' as Iran keeps Hormuz restricted amid stalled diplomacy.

Geopolitics

India, Uzbekistan seal long-term uranium supply deal during PM Modi visit

Times of India – World · India

- India and Uzbekistan agree on long-term uranium supply deal. - Deal aims to support India's nuclear energy expansion. - Signed during Modi-Mirziyoyev mee…

Geopolitics

Iceland voters reject EU accession talks

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

A nationwide referendum failed to win enough support to restart negotiations on European Union membership, despite geopolitical tensions in the North Atlantic.

Geopolitics

Starry Lee seeks longer Legco session for joint policy address, 5-year plan debate

South China Morning Post – World · China

Hong Kong lawmakers will hold a three-day joint debate in early October on the city’s annual policy address and first five-year plan, with Legislative Council …

Geopolitics

‘Gang’s name similar to that of a prominent figure’: Akhilesh on Ankit Balyan murder

Times of India – World · India

- **Akhilesh Yadav** criticized **Yogi Adityanath** over a **fatal shooting incident** in Uttar Pradesh. - Yadav accused Adityanath of failing to address sec…

Geopolitics

Documents leaked by Trump official to bolster a conspiracy show ‘absolutely nothing’

The Guardian – World · Europe

Inside the US state department, critics are still attacking a shuttered office established to counter foreign propaganda. Now, some of its work is also being r…

Geopolitics

Niger says it regains control of airbase after soldiers mutiny

The Hindu – World · India

The attack highlighted tensions within Niger’s armed forces, which have suffered repeated battlefield losses while fighting West Africa’s al Qaeda and Islamic …

Geopolitics

Israel says Netanyahu’s son ‘urgently evacuated’ from the US after threat

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Right-wing activist and podcaster Yair Netanyahu lived in the US for several years before his hasty departure.

Geopolitics

Definitely no or maybe yes: what tipped the Icelandic referendum | Miranda Bryant

The Guardian – World · Europe

The no campaign was well-funded and accused of scaremongering, but the wording of the question may also have made a differenceIt was always going to be a close…

Geopolitics

The home front: How Israel, Iran, and US leaders have been hit by the war

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Six months into the US-Israel war on Iran, the governments in the three countries are fighting political wars at home.

Geopolitics

Delcy Rodriguez says Venezuela ‘retains sovereignty’ despite US oil deal

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Venezuela’s interim President has given a televised address to defend a deal of Venezuelan oil for the United States.

Geopolitics

‘Stuck’: Canada ends Hong Kong migration pathway, some turn to US and UK

South China Morning Post – World · China

The closure of Canada’s “lifeboat” migration scheme for Hongkongers has left some applicants who are struggling to meet permanent residency requirements in lim…

Geopolitics

PM Modi conferred with Uzbekistan’s highest state honour

Times of India – World · India

During his two-day visit to Uzbekistan, Prime Minister Narendra Modi was awarded the prestigious Order of Oliy Darajali Dustlik, the highest state honor from U…

Geopolitics

Zambian opposition leader charged with treason

BBC News – World · Europe

Mundubile had previously gone into hiding at a United Nations building in Zambia's capital.

Geopolitics

Far Right Is Poised to Win in a German State, but Fight Over Power Won’t End There

The New York Times – World · US

State and federal leaders are trying to avoid sharing sensitive intelligence with the Alternative for Germany should it take power in a state’s elections next …

Geopolitics

Canada unveils huge new Lake Ontario sign in snub to Trump

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Canada unveils huge new Lake Ontario sign in snub to Trump

General

Iran’s supreme leader urges Gulf rulers to confront ‘real enemy’ in written message

NBC News – World · US

Iran’s Supreme Leader ​Mojtaba Khamenei urged Muslim countries, particularly those in the Gulf, to unite against what he called their “real enemy” and said div…

Geopolitics

Behind the Nepal-China border floods lie bad politics

South China Morning Post – World · China

As the waters of the Bhotekoshi and Trishuli rivers recede, leaving behind mud, debris and damaged infrastructure, a familiar pattern is visible in Nepal. When…

Geopolitics

Iceland rejects EU accession talks in referendum

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

The 'No' camp garnered 52.8 percent of the vote while the 'Yes' camp secured 47.2 percent, RUV reports.

Geopolitics

Furore grows as Venezuela defends US oil deal with Trump

South China Morning Post – World · China

Venezuelan hardliners and opposition forces alike criticised acting president Delcy Rodriguez for agreeing to grant the US exclusive access to the country’s va…

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