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Geopolitics

Living with fear: Inside a southern Lebanon village divided by Israel

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Southern Lebanon’s Mansouri village is divided by Israel's Yellow Line, a military boundary separating area it occupies.

Geopolitics

Kevin O'Leary says China's rise will unite US, Canada and Mexico

Times of India – World · India

Kevin O'Leary suggests China's growing power will unite North American economies. Canada offers minerals and energy, while the US provides scale and innovatio…

Geopolitics

'BJP fears losing': Prashant Kishor alleges supporters 'picked up' before bypoll

Times of India – World · India

Prashant Kishor alleged Bihar Police detained his supporters before the Bankipur bypoll. He claimed the ruling BJP fears losing the assembly seat and orchestra…

Geopolitics

Trump pushes fighter jet sale to Turkiye despite Israeli opposition

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

US President Donald Trump has again signalled support for selling F-35 fighter jets to Turkiye.

Geopolitics

Trump’s pick for US attorney general Todd Blanche in jeopardy as vote postponed

The Guardian – World · Europe

Republican John Cornyn says he will not back nomination without written confirmation $1.8bn slush fund is deadTodd Blanche’s hopes of becoming US attorney gene…

Geopolitics

At least 14 killed as Russia strikes Ukraine a day after Zelenskyy warning

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Returning from the US, Zelenskyy says Ukraine's safety depends on allies’ willingness to provide anti-missile defences.

Geopolitics

‘Negotiation fatigue’ risks stalling South China Sea code of conduct progress

South China Morning Post – World · China

Asean’s optimism in concluding a long-awaited code of conduct (COC) in the South China Sea by the end of the year is not shared by observers who highlight that…

Geopolitics

Nicaragua’s Daniel Ortega aims to bar ‘traitors’ from future elections

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Ortega has overseen a sweeping crackdown on civil society in Nicaragua and concentrated power in his own hands.

Geopolitics

Spain: Hundreds of migrants attempt to swim toward Ceuta

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

Spain's Civil Guard, maritime Rescue Services and the Red Cross said they rescued migrants from the water. The interior minister acknowledged the country was f…

Geopolitics

Iraq calls Saudi-US attacks a ‘flagrant violation of sovereignty’

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi cancels first official trip to Saudi Arabia in protest.

Geopolitics

As Trump Squeezes Cuba, He Plans to Send Cuban Deportees to Uruguay

The New York Times – World · US

The State Department under Secretary of State Marco Rubio has deported Cubans to Africa. Now it’s negotiating with a South American country.

General

Trump vows retaliatory strike after failed Iranian attack

NBC News – World · US

President Trump is vowing a retaliatory strike against Iran after the Iranian regime unsuccessfully attempted to attack U.S. troops. NBC News’ Garrett Haake re…

Geopolitics

Iran war: US carries out fresh strikes in 'powerful response'

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

The US military said the strikes were in response to Iranian strikes on US forces a day earlier. Trump had threatened to hit Iran "very hard" in response to it…

Geopolitics

Explosions in Kyiv after Zelenskyy warns of Russian strikes

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

At least one person was killed in a Russian air strike on Ukraine's capital, Kyiv. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy had warned that Russia had "prepared a massive…

Geopolitics

Two Tankers Hit in Apparent Drone Strike in Egypt

The New York Times – World · US

An explosion at a port on Egypt’s Mediterranean coast set fire to two ships, including a U.S. gas storage tanker, according to maritime tracking firms.

Geopolitics

Can China’s EV boom give it decisive edge in geopolitical tech war?

South China Morning Post – World · China

China may increasingly seek to use its dominance in the global electric vehicle industry as geopolitical leverage, giving Beijing greater influence over countr…

Tech & Startups

It Looks Like Nothing Can Dent MAGA’s Support for ICE

Wired · Global

Despite weeks of renewed press coverage and controversy around ICE, Donald Trump’s supporters appear to be standing by the agency no matter what.

Geopolitics

Report finds 2025 was deadliest year for antisemitic attacks outside Israel

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

Germany had the highest number of antisemitic incidents in 2025, both in absolute and relative terms, a report has found.

Geopolitics

Ten years and 7 PMs later, did Brexit make a difference?

The Hindu – World · India

Analysis of migration and trade data show that Brexit neither helped in controlling net migration nor in significantly improving the U.K’s trade

Geopolitics

'Continue with your duties fearlessly': CRPF chief tells troopers amid pellet gun row

Times of India – World · India

CRPF Director General G P Singh supports troops acting in good faith during duty. He assures responsibility for all decisions made in the public interest. An…

Geopolitics

What to Know About Iraq’s Militias

The New York Times – World · US

At least 20 fighters of the Popular Mobilization Forces, an umbrella group of Iraqi militias with ties to Iran, were killed in a wave of U.S. and Saudi airstri…

Geopolitics

How well are LGBTQ+ rights protected across Europe?

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

After the attack on Berlin’s Pride event on Saturday, the situation of the LGBTQ+ community in Germany is a topic of conversation. How well are queer rights pr…

Geopolitics

Iran resumes missile attacks as U.S. and Saudis strike Tehran-backed militias in Iraq

The Hindu – World · India

- Iran launched missiles at U.S. bases in Jordan, while U.S.-Saudi strikes killed 20 Iraqi militia fighters, sparking regional tensions. - Iraq condemned the…

Geopolitics

US-Saudi strikes in Iraq push region into ‘uncharted territory’, analysts warn

The Guardian – World · Europe

Riyadh’s decision to join US in strikes on Iran-backed militia further complicates widening and ‘unpredictable’ warMiddle East crisis – live updatesUS-Saudi st…

Geopolitics

Yemen government says Houthis planning to impose fees for Red Sea transit

The Hindu – World · India

The narrow maritime artery has been a critical waterway for delivering vast quantities of Saudi crude to the international market, after energy exports were la…

Geopolitics

France expels Russian media commentator over disinformation

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

Tensions between Xenia Fedorova and the French date back to 2017, when President Emmanuel Macron accused her of spreading "defamatory falsehoods."

Geopolitics

‘US will beat the f*****g s**t out of them’: Trump warns Iran of major escalation

Indian Express – World · India

- US intercepts Iranian ballistic missiles targeting forces in Middle East; Trump vows retaliation, calling for "hitting them hard." - Jordan downed five Ira…

Geopolitics

'Let someone else do PM's tasks': CJP's Dipke says 'Modi good as influencer'

Times of India – World · India

Abhijeet Dipke returned to Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar after a student protest at Jantar Mantar. He warned the central government about continued student anger a…

Geopolitics

Israel army accuses Hezbollah of truce violation, launching drone in south Lebanon

The Hindu – World · India

The army said the incident took place in a strip of territory where Israeli forces are operating that runs around 10 kilometres deep inside southern Lebanon al…

Geopolitics

Dubai Invite Scheme explained: Eligibility, rewards and impact on Indian travellers

Indian Express – World · India

- Dubai launched a referral program offering up to 3,000 AED (≈$816) in benefits to UAE residents inviting overseas visitors, including Indians, to boost touri…

Geopolitics

German Muslims are alarmed by the Islamist terror attack in Berlin

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

Germany's Muslim organizations condemn the Islamist terrorist attack targeting Berlin's Pride celebrations and fear repercussions.

Geopolitics

Hezbollah Attacks Strategic Area in Southern Lebanon, Israel Says

The New York Times – World · US

The Israeli military said the Iran-backed militant group had used an explosive drone to target one of its vehicles on a strategic ridge, raising fears of a ren…

Geopolitics

Drills to start as Hong Kong targets September launch of revamped border crossing

South China Morning Post – World · China

Hong Kong is gearing up for a September launch of its revamped Huanggang Port border crossing under a new “joint inspection” model, with drills set to begin ne…

Geopolitics

Israel Strikes Mosque in Gaza City

The New York Times – World · US

The Israeli military accused Hamas of using the mosque to store weapons. The Hamas-run government’s media office said Israel’s claims aimed to justify its atta…

Geopolitics

The Republic of discontent: Seven decades of student revolt in India

Times of India – World · India

From a food riot in Calcutta to a satirical cockroach party that just cost a minister his job, India’s students have spent seven decades proving they are the c…

Geopolitics

Iran War Live Updates: U.S. and Saudi Airstrikes Drag More Countries Into Fighting

The New York Times – World · US

Global oil prices jumped on Wednesday after the U.S. and Saudi Arabia said they had carried out joint airstrikes on Iranian proxies in Iraq.

Geopolitics

Fauci invokes fifth amendment and declines to testify in Senate Covid hearing

The Guardian – World · Europe

Adviser to Trump and Biden for pandemic says Republican senator has ‘unhinged obsession’ with himAnthony Fauci, who served as a key adviser to Donald Trump and…

Geopolitics

Pakistan Defence Minister says PoK protesters ‘enemies' like India, rules out dialogue

The Hindu – World · India

Death toll rises to 20; PM Adviser Rana Sanaullah said the JAAC held a meeting with him and presented 38 demands

Geopolitics

Infantino sets deadline for FIFA offer in Kushner-backed World Cup plan

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

FIFA's president lobbies for latest proposal for investment in football's governing body, which has met with criticism.

Geopolitics

US bans imports of new Chinese robots over security concerns

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

The action is part of a wider US effort to reduce reliance on Chinese technology.

Geopolitics

Lebanon's pilot zone plan: Can it work?

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

The Israeli army has handed so-called "pilot zones" back to the Lebanese, The move is meant to facilitate an end to fighting between Hezbollah and Israel, and …

Geopolitics

BJP politician’s daughter explains why she supports India’s youth protests

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Daughter of a BJP politician, Yashaswinee Raje Singh, tells Al Jazeera why she supports India’s student-led protests.

Geopolitics

Tunisia’s body politic is in crisis

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Public-service failures and uncertainty over Kais Saied’s health are deepening the country’s political malaise.

Geopolitics

Philippine defence chief warns Chinese teaching exchanges pose grey-zone threat

South China Morning Post – World · China

Philippine Defence Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jnr has urged greater vigilance over academic exchange programmes with China following reports that language teac…

Geopolitics

How MPs 'clocked' Gen Z lingo in Parliament: 'MIA', 'kuchu puchu' and other words decoded

Times of India – World · India

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