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Geopolitics

US posts photo of coastguard working with Taiwan after Beijing starts patrols

South China Morning Post – World · China

The United States has released a rare photo of the American and Taiwanese coastguards operating together at sea, as Beijing expands maritime law enforcement in…

Geopolitics

Trump administration bans new Chinese humanoid robots

BBC News – World · Europe

The US and China are locked in a race to the lead the world in robotics and artificial intelligence.

Geopolitics

Trump praises back-to-back meetings with Zelenskyy and Netanyahu

The Guardian – World · Europe

US president makes positive posts as Ukraine seeks more firepower and Israeli PM seeks to repair relationshipDonald Trump hosted back-to-back White House meeti…

Geopolitics

Protests in Lima as Keiko Fujimori sworn in as Peru president

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Keiko Fujimori has been sworn in as Peru's president amid protests and promises to crackdown on crime.

Geopolitics

Iran and US trade strikes, shattering brief lull in fighting

BBC News – World · Europe

US Central Command says it intercepted "multiple" ballistic missiles fired by Iran.

General

Iran launches surprise attack on U.S. Middle East bases

NBC News – World · US

According to U.S. Central Command, Iran launched a surprise ballistic missile attack in an attempt to attack U.S. forces based in the Middle East. NBC News’ Ga…

Geopolitics

US says it intercepted ‘surprise’ Iran missile attack on its forces in Middle East after lull in fighting

The Guardian – World · Europe

Fighting was paused after nearly two weeks of nightly strikes by the US on Iran, as both sides battled for control of the strait of HormuzIran launched multipl…

Geopolitics

Iran war live: US, Saudi forces attack Tehran-aligned groups in Iraq

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Attacks come as Saudi Arabia intercepts drones and Iran warns of 'any action' to maintain its control of Hormuz.

Geopolitics

White House teleprompter operator accused over Trump bets no longer in job, official says

The Guardian – World · Europe

Official declines to say whether Gabriel Perez, who allegedly bet on prediction market Kalshi, resigned or was fired A White House teleprompter operator who re…

Geopolitics

Senate confirms Trump ally Jay Clayton as director of national intelligence

The Guardian – World · Europe

At confirmation hearing, Clayton sidestepped questions about 2020 election and declined to say Trump lostSign up for the Breaking News US newsletter emailThe U…

General

Trump meets with Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu and Ukrainian President Zelenskyy at the White House

NBC News – World · US

President Donald Trump held closed-door meetings with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy at the White House …

Geopolitics

Yemen’s Houthis claim missile attack on Saudi Arabia oil tanker

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

The Houthis recently declared a naval blockade on Saudi Arabia in the Red Sea, targeting several tankers.

Geopolitics

Army initiates 14-day training for CISF personnel to tackle security challenges

Times of India – World · India

The Indian Army is training CISF personnel at Agartala Military Station. This specialized program focuses on advanced security protocols and tactical preparedn…

Geopolitics

Iran war: US, Saudi Arabia strike Iran-backed Iraqi militias

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

The US military said it thwarted an "attempted surprise attack" by Iran that came after a days-long lull in fighting. Meanwhile, Israel's Netanyahu hailed an "…

Geopolitics

Delulu opposition thinks youth are with it, Rahul suffering from FOMO: NDA

Times of India – World · India

BJP and allies defended the government's handling of student protests and paper leaks. They asserted that the youth trust Prime Minister Modi's commitment to …

Geopolitics

Burnham to seek cross-party consensus over urgent reforms to social care

The Guardian – World · Europe

Prime minister invites Badenoch and Davey – but not Farage – to discuss how to fix decades-old funding crisisAndy Burnham has promised “problem-solving, not po…

Geopolitics

Congress, BJP spar over Pralhad Joshi's pick as education minister

Times of India – World · India

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi criticized Pralhad Joshi's appointment as education minister. Gandhi accused Joshi of defending rapists in a past TV interview. BJ…

Geopolitics

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang meets US officials as scrutiny grows over China chip access

South China Morning Post – World · China

Nvidia chief executive Jensen Huang is meeting US officials and lawmakers in Washington this week amid reports that its export-controlled processors have been …

Geopolitics

Clashes Erupt in Pakistani Kashmir as Voting in Local Election Begins

The New York Times – World · US

Dozens have died in recent weeks ahead of a weekslong regional election, officials said. A banned civil rights group said supporters died in conflicts with the…

Geopolitics

NEET protest: All SOPs followed, pellet gun use on protesters authorised - CRPF review

Times of India – World · India

CRPF analysis indicates police action against protesters followed standard operating procedures. Non-lethal means like pellet guns were authorized for crowd d…

Geopolitics

Donald Trump and world leaders attend Lindsey Graham’s funeral

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Donald Trump said Lindsey Graham was a force in politics at the late senator's funeral in DC.

Geopolitics

How Cubans Are Surviving

The New York Times – World · US

It’s been six months since the U.S. cut off the island’s fuel sources. Our reporters went there and found remarkable stories of resilience.

Geopolitics

After stalemate, government, opposition spar over paper leak law in Lok Sabha

Times of India – World · India

Parliament debated a bill to strengthen penalties for exam paper leaks. Opposition members supported student protests and criticized police actions during demo…

Geopolitics

Protests in DC against Netanyahu’s meeting with Trump

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

A group of demonstrators gathered near the White House to protest Benjamin Netanyahu’s visit to Washington.

Geopolitics

Keiko Fujimori sworn in as Peru president after narrow election win

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Fujimori takes office promising an iron-fisted crackdown on crime, as critics fear a return to her father's tactics.

Geopolitics

How US defence aid shaped Israel’s military developments since Oct 7, 2023

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

US-Israel defence cooperation spans decades, including a $33bn, 10-year memorandum of understanding signed in 2016.

Geopolitics

Iran Hangs Protesters as Executions Surge, Rights Groups Say

The New York Times – World · US

Human rights activists say the Iranian government has been rapidly escalating executions. The latest prompted public protest, videos appear to show.

Geopolitics

Trump, Zelenskyy discuss Patriot production, Russia peace talks at White House

Times of India – World · India

US President Trump and President Zelenskyy met to discuss Ukraine's defense capabilities. They focused on expanding Patriot missile interceptor production and …

Geopolitics

What will it take to stop the conflict in Sudan?

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

The army says it's retaken a key highway linking Khartoum to El-Obeid.

Geopolitics

Trump and Netanyahu meet for the first time since launching the Iran war

The Hindu – World · India

The closed-door meeting lasted nearly an hour and a half and was “positive and productive," according to White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt

Tech & Startups

Laura Loomer’s Reversal on Ukraine Stirs Up the MAGA Civil War

Wired · Global

Donald Trump’s base has been increasingly spilt. Laura Loomer’s sudden embrace of Ukraine has only widened that divide.

Geopolitics

West Bank quarry owner appeals to Trump after settler raid

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

West Bank quarry owner appeals to Trump after settler raid

Geopolitics

Keiko Fujimori sworn in as president of Peru following narrow election victory

South China Morning Post – World · China

Keiko Fujimori was sworn in as Peru’s ninth president in a decade at an official ceremony in Lima on Tuesday. The conservative 51-year-old won June’s run-off b…

Geopolitics

Shipping min Sonowal says no Indian seafarer should be caught in crossfire

Times of India – World · India

Indian shipping minister directed officials to safeguard seafarers from geopolitical conflicts. The government prioritizes the safety and welfare of Indian ma…

Geopolitics

What is Oman-Iran Hormuz fee proposal, and can it break nuclear talks deadlock

Indian Express – World · India

- Proposal to charge fees on Hormuz vessels faces mixed reactions from Iran and Oman, potentially easing US-Iran stalemate. - Iran claims strait lies within …

Geopolitics

India has sent ‘formal’ invite to Nepal PM Balendra Shah: MEA

The Hindu – World · India

Nepali media had reported that Mr. Shah’s advisor discussed the visit with NSA Ajit Doval during a visit to Delhi in early July; formal invite sent through dip…

Geopolitics

Trump’s irritation over leak signals strains as Netanyahu visits White House

South China Morning Post – World · China

US President Donald Trump voiced ⁠irritation with Benjamin Netanyahu ahead of their White House meeting on Tuesday, complaining that details of the Israeli pri…

Geopolitics

Beyond national interest: role of ethics and emotions in world politics

The Hindu – World · India

History offers numerous examples of ethics shaping international politics. Foreign policy is not merely an exercise in strategic calculation; it is also shaped…

Geopolitics

Zelenskyy has a ’good meeting’ with Trump at the White House as he seeks more cooperation with U.S.

The Hindu – World · India

President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy have met to discuss Ukraine producing its own weapons amid its ongoing war with Russia

Geopolitics

UK politics: Tories’ Philp rejects French claim that shots fired from naval boat near him were training exercise – as it happened

The Guardian – World · Europe

Shadow minister says there was no warning and ‘it looked and sounded like deliberate intimidation’Conservative MP accuses French navy of firing shots near him …

Geopolitics

Zelensky has a ‘good meeting’ with Trump as he seeks more cooperation with US

South China Morning Post – World · China

US President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky met on Tuesday ahead of Senator Lindsey Graham’s funeral, with the two leaders discussing …

Geopolitics

Pakistan accused of fatally shooting 30 unarmed protesters in Kashmir

The Guardian – World · Europe

Local civil rights group alleges authorities removed evidence of killings amid communications blackoutAt least 30 people are alleged to have been killed in Pak…

Geopolitics

Exclusive: The Jacob Helberg interview

South China Morning Post – World · China

- US Undersecretary Jacob Helberg discusses AI rivalry with China, rare earths strategy, and Philippines' Pax Silica commitment. - Curbs on foreign access to…

Geopolitics

Germany’s AfD Opposes Pride Flags but May Win Support After L.G.B.T.Q. Attack

The New York Times – World · US

Analysts say a recent attack on a Pride celebration is likely to focus fall elections on issues favoring the far-right Alternative for Germany party.

Geopolitics

Royal commission into Victorian construction sector could boost Labor’s chances at state election, expert says

The Guardian – World · Europe

Commission promised by new premier would be an ‘important signal’ for voters that the government was acting on alleged corruptionFollow our Australia news live…

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