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Geopolitics

Guardian Essential poll: Angus Taylor’s approval rating crashes and One Nation support plateaus

The Guardian – World · Europe

Survey also shows Australians rounding on the government over its handling of inflation and the cost-of-living crisisFollow our Australia news live blog for la…

Geopolitics

Trump rebukes Netanyahu on plans to share Iran intel: ‘Why didn’t you just tell it to me’

Indian Express – World · India

- Trump rebuked Netanyahu for not directly informing him about Iran's nuclear activity, highlighting strained US-Israel relations. - Trump claims US monitors…

Geopolitics

The Philippines, sovereignty and the Pax Silica Industrial Hub – how US’ Helberg sees it

South China Morning Post – World · China

The struggle between the US and China over who will lead in artificial intelligence is one of the defining competitions of our time. In the third part of our e…

Geopolitics

‘We are not anyone’s proxy force’: Iranian Kurdish party

The Hindu – World · India

In an email interview with The Hindu, Rivar Abdanan, a spokesperson of PJAK and a member of the party’s Leadership Council, said PJAK would enter the war only …

Geopolitics

Cubans Aren’t Sleeping in Sweltering Blackouts

The New York Times – World · US

Our reporter Jack Nicas visits a sweltering Cuba where, six months into the Trump administration’s oil blockade, people struggle to sleep with no electricity f…

Geopolitics

Zelenskyy will visit Trump at the White House before Lindsey Graham’s funeral

The Hindu – World · India

President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy are set to meet at the White House ahead of Sen. Lindsey Graham’s funeral

Geopolitics

What does deeper tech integration during US-led Rimpac mean for China?

South China Morning Post – World · China

This year’s US-led Rim of the Pacific (Rimpac) military exercises around Hawaii displayed a higher level of integration of new technology in allied operations,…

Geopolitics

Prisoners at Iran’s largest jail sew lips shut in hunger strike as executions soar

The Guardian – World · Europe

At least 1,500 protest after six men on drug-related charges put in solitary confinement before possible executionPrisoners at Iran’s largest jail have sewn th…

Geopolitics

Javier Milei accuses US Democrats of financing ‘anti-Argentina campaign’ at World Cup

The Guardian – World · Europe

President also blames Brazil and Mexico and says online critics ‘do not want the ideas of freedom to succeed’More than a week has passed since Ferran Torres sc…

Geopolitics

Israel expands ‘yellow line’ military zone, pushing Gazans away from home

South China Morning Post – World · China

On a road ⁠in Gaza City’s Zeitoun district, Palestinian resident Assem Dawla loaded mattresses and ⁠bags onto a truck as concrete yellow blocks marking the edg…

Geopolitics

Why Netanyahu's visit with Trump at the White House is high-stakes

BBC News – World · Europe

The meeting comes amid signs of friction between the two leaders and decreasing public support for Israel in the US.

Geopolitics

The Trump-Macron feud behind US’s walkout at UN

Indian Express – World · India

- US walkout from UN Security Council meeting highlights deepening rift between Trump and Macron over NATO, troop deployments, and Greenland. - Macron pushes…

Geopolitics

India’s Cockroach movement threatens to restart protests after mass student arrests

The Guardian – World · Europe

Cockroach Janta party says government has broken promise, with detentions in Delhi, Assam, West Bengal and BiharIndia’s youth-led “Cockroach” movement, whose n…

Geopolitics

Zelenskyy to meet Trump as Ukraine seeks stronger air defense

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is in the United States to press for stronger military cooperation, as Kyiv and Moscow intensify long-range strikes ami…

Geopolitics

Donald Trump’s Iran conundrum

The Hindu – World · India

- U.S. paused attacks on Iran after 13 nights of strikes; Iran agreed to halt retaliatory strikes if U.S. does not launch new attacks, with ceasefire talks thr…

Geopolitics

Hong Kong can learn from Beijing for revamp of public inquiry hotline: lawmakers

South China Morning Post – World · China

Hong Kong authorities should revamp their public inquiry hotline to better handle residents’ complaints by learning from Beijing’s model, lawmakers have told t…

Geopolitics

Netanyahu, Zelenskyy in Washington for Graham's funeral as Trump to host war talks

Times of India – World · India

Today, President Trump welcomes leaders from Ukraine and Israel for crucial discussions centered on ongoing conflicts and regional security. Both leaders are i…

Geopolitics

Palestine weekly: West Bank in flames after Tal killings

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Deadly settler attack outside Nablus sets off days of raids, arson, closures and mass arrests.

Geopolitics

U.S. Senate expected to confirm Jay Clayton as next Intelligence Director

The Hindu – World · India

Jay Claton was to be confirmed as the next intelligence director in June after Tulsi Gabbard resigned without Bill Pulte taking over, but President Trump delay…

Geopolitics

Angus Taylor named as potential donor to NSW Liberal ‘Reformers’ being investigated by Icac

The Guardian – World · Europe

Federal opposition leader, who is not accused of wrongdoing, says he won’t provide ‘running commentary on matters before commission’Follow our Australia news l…

Geopolitics

Holding by-election to replace disgraced lawmaker low priority, John Lee says

South China Morning Post – World · China

Holding a by-election to fill a seat vacated by former lawmaker William Wong Kam-fai after he resigned over a drink-driving arrest is a lower priority than pre…

Geopolitics

Hong Kong activist allowed to stay in UK after deportation threat

BBC News – World · Europe

Wu was detained for hours at London's Heathrow Airport last week and refused entry, he told the BBC.

Geopolitics

Malaysia detains more than 100 Rohingya seeking help from the UN

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Malaysian police have detained more than 100 Rohingya refugees and asylum seekers who were seeking help from the UN.

Geopolitics

Israeli ex-generals urge Trump to push Netanyahu on ‘settler terror’

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Settler violence in the occupied West Bank endangers Israel’s future, 550 former officials tell Trump.

Geopolitics

Zelensky and Trump Will Meet at the White House. Has Their Relationship Thawed?

The New York Times – World · US

President Trump will meet his Ukrainian counterpart in Washington this week. President Volodymyr Zelensky will also attend the funeral of Senator Lindsey Graha…

Geopolitics

Iran war: Netanyahu in Washington for meeting with Trump

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

The meeting between the US President and the Israeli Prime Minister will be the first since the start of the war on Iran. Meanwhile, Washington has confirmed a…

Geopolitics

1 killed, several injured in violent clashes in PoK polls

The Hindu – World · India

The elections, originally scheduled for July 27, are being held in three phases from July 27 to August 10

Geopolitics

Ukraine’s Zelenskyy set to meet Trump as Iran and Ukraine wars converge

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

The US Senate will vote Tuesday on Russian sanctions, days after Ukraine attacked an Iranian vessel in the Caspian Sea.

Geopolitics

Trump says Iran talks taking place during pause in US military strikes

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

US President Donald Trump says talks with Iran are continuing during a pause in US military strikes

Geopolitics

'Can't bribe them': Trump's 'will beat them' warning to Iran despite talks

Times of India – World · India

Despite Trump's remarks, tensions remained high across the region. Saudi Arabia, Jordan and Iraq reported drone attacks on Monday, suggesting that hostilities …

Geopolitics

Jacinta Allan resigns as Victorian premier in face of leadership challenge by Ben Carroll

The Guardian – World · Europe

Premier steps down from top job before expected spill, saying her deputy has her ‘unqualified support’Live updates: Jacinta Allan quits as premier of VictoriaW…

Geopolitics

West Asia war LIVE: Trump says 'good chance' of progress in Iran talks as foes hold fire

The Hindu – World · India

Tehran had earlier denied that there were any talks with the U.S. to end the conflict.

Geopolitics

Trump backs Pete Hegseth amid renewed tensions with Iran – live

The Guardian – World · Europe

Trump said he thinks his defense secretary ‘has done a great job’Sign up for the Breaking News US emailDonald Trump said ⁠today that ⁠he had paused US strikes …

Geopolitics

Michigan progressive Abdul El-Sayed says ‘ogre’ remark not directed at rival

The Guardian – World · Europe

El-Sayed says in TV debate ‘ogre on a pike’ Zoom comment was in reference to John Fetterman, not Haley StevensThe Michigan Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El…

Geopolitics

Iran war in 10 points: Trump’s threat, Tehran’s denial, Khamenei’s warning

Indian Express – World · India

- **Diplomatic stalemate**: US and Iran clash over talks, with Trump calling discussions “friendly” and Iran denying negotiations, while Iran’s Supreme Leader …

Geopolitics

PM praises Sally McManus and Michele O’Neil as ‘giants’ as they resign from ACTU

The Guardian – World · Europe

Secretary and president of Australian Council of Trade Unions announced surprise departures on Monday eveningFollow our Australia news live blog for latest upd…

Geopolitics

What to expect from Zelensky and Netanyahu's visit to Washington

BBC News – World · Europe

Republican Senator Lindsay Graham's funeral is bringing the two world leaders to town, where they'll separately visit the White House to discuss their region's…

Geopolitics

Trump on Erdogan, Netanyahu and selling fighter jets to Turkiye

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

US President Donald Trump called Turkiye 'a great ally' when asked about selling F-35 fighter jets to Ankara.

Geopolitics

Iran war live: Trump touts ‘friendly talks’; Netanyahu arrives in US

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Iran says US 'struggling' to end five-month-old war, as Netanyahu arrives in Washington, DC, for talks with Trump.

Geopolitics

Zelenskyy visits Britain as new PM signals more support for Kyiv

The Hindu – World · India

- Ukrainian President Zelenskyy meets UK PM Burnham, first since his election, as UK shares Stone Cloak tech. - UK hosts 200 Ukrainian troops for exercise to…

Geopolitics

Trump administration urges Supreme Court to allow order targeting mail-in voting

South China Morning Post – World · China

The Trump administration asked the Supreme Court on Monday to clear the way for an executive order from US President Donald Trump that could dramatically chang…

Geopolitics

India’s ‘Cockroach’ Protesters Disperse, But Questions Remain on Education and Dissent

The New York Times – World · US

The ‘Cockroach’ movement dispersed, saying its demands had been met, but there are larger issues about the country’s education system and the future of dissent.

Geopolitics

Trump warns of return to ‘strong military action’ if Iran diplomacy fails

The Guardian – World · Europe

Washington and Tehran issue conflicting messages over the status of talks to end Middle East crisisDonald Trump has once again warned that the US will return t…

Geopolitics

'I am a street fighter': Combative Pradhan arrives in Parliament to a rousing welcome

Times of India – World · India

Former minister Dharmendra Pradhan asserted his street fighter identity after resigning from his post. He arrived in Parliament as a Member of Parliament, rec…

Geopolitics

PM Modi, Amit Shah laud CRPF for wiping out Naxalism

Times of India – World · India

- PM Modi and Amit Shah praise CRPF on Raising Day for courage. - Commendation highlights their unwavering dedication to service. - Recognition marks their…

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