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Geopolitics

Ex-Hong Kong opposition leader granted 6-month UK stay

South China Morning Post – World · China

Former Hong Kong opposition leader Wu Chi-wai has been granted permission to enter and remain in Britain as a visitor for six months, after UK authorities reve…

Tech & Startups

This Is Donald Trump’s AI Brain Trust

Wired · Global

“It’s not an argument with two sides, it’s an argument with 10 sides,” one senior administration official tells WIRED about how US AI policy is being shaped.

Geopolitics

Iran rules out US talks as Hormuz Strait remains closed

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

Iran has not asked to resume talks with the US, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei said. He added that the Strait of Hormuz remains closed and that …

Geopolitics

Germany: Berlin Pride attack prompts calls for clampdown

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

German conservatives are calling for a tougher course on suspected Islamists after the deadly Christopher Street Day attack in Berlin. The presumed attacker wa…

Geopolitics

India news: Greta Thunberg expresses solidarity with CJP protesters

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

Greta Thunberg attended a celebratory rally organized by Indian students in London after major successes for the CJP movement. Follow DW for more.

Geopolitics

The former military chief aiming to unseat Netanyahu in Israel

South China Morning Post – World · China

As Israel heads into a fiercely contested general election on October 27, former military chief Gadi Eisenkot has emerged as the principal challenger to Prime …

Geopolitics

‘Fomenting hate’: Netanyahu hits out at NYC Mayor Mamdani over ICC arrest call

Indian Express – World · India

- Netanyahu condemns NYC Mayor Mamdani’s call to arrest him over ICC warrant, calling remarks divisive and hate-fueled. - Mamdani urges US to enforce ICC arr…

Geopolitics

Why is Russia attacking ships in Odessa? | Explained

The Hindu – World · India

Why is Russia attacking merchant ships in Ukraine? Are Indians collateral damage?

Geopolitics

Senior politicians supported young NSW Liberal power brokers trying to shift party to right, corruption watchdog hears

The Guardian – World · Europe

So-called ‘Reformers’ hosted recruitment functions with speakers including Tony Abbott and Alan JonesFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet …

Geopolitics

'This is just the start': India's Gen Z protesters force out a minister, but what next?

BBC News – World · Europe

The education minister's resignation, a rare setback for the Modi government, brings hope to many young protesters that their voices will be heard.

Geopolitics

Monday briefing: ​How the Cockroach ​protests ​have expose​d the ​cracks in ​India’s government

The Guardian – World · Europe

In today’s newsletter: Across ​the country, a ​younger generation is turning private disillusionment into public defiance​ against a government that once felt …

Geopolitics

Myanmar military escalates civilian killings under new command, monitor reports

South China Morning Post – World · China

Myanmar’s military has sharply escalated attacks on civilians since a new administration took office in the war-torn country, a conflict monitor said on Monday…

Geopolitics

Pakistan’s Kashmir votes: Why the election hinges on 12 disputed seats

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

The fight over refugee representation has revived longstanding questions about democracy, autonomy and political power.

Geopolitics

Parliamentary panel pulls up defence ministry over Rs 42,500 crore offset dues

Times of India – World · India

Parliamentary committee flags significant unfulfilled defence offset obligations. Foreign suppliers owe India approximately $4.5 billion in defence offsets. Th…

Geopolitics

Who is Ben Carroll, the man who wants to be Victoria’s next premier?

The Guardian – World · Europe

Carroll, who has confirmed he will make a leadership challenge, was elected to parliament in 2012 and says he has always been ambitiousFollow our Australia new…

Geopolitics

Myanmar military escalates civilian killings, monitor warns, amid diplomatic push

The Hindu – World · India

“Since the ruling junta in Myanmar reconfigured its military command structure in March, civilians have been subject to the military’s worsening ‌repression an…

Geopolitics

Andy Burnham vows to use his ‘political capital’ to fix social care system

The Guardian – World · Europe

PM says that without rapid action the NHS could effectively collapse, in first full interview since entering No 10Andy Burnham has pledged to use “whatever pol…

Geopolitics

Trump rejects munitions shortage claims, says US has 'far more than we need'

Times of India – World · India

- TOI World Desk's team delivers global news with expertise and passion, covering diverse international events. - Committed to accuracy, depth, and timely re…

Geopolitics

Protests erupt in Libya’s Tripoli as anger grows over power cuts

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Protesters shut roads and the foreign ministry in Tripoli as a civil disobedience campaign over power cuts spreads.

Geopolitics

1 killed in communal clash in Nepal’s India-bordering Sunsari; prohibitory orders imposed

Indian Express – World · India

- **One killed, over a dozen injured** in communal clash in Nepal’s Sunsari district, including security personnel, after religious groups clashed over loudspe…

Geopolitics

Thousands march in Pakistan-administered Kashmir amid election unrest

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Thousands gathered in Rawalakot before marching towards Muzaffarabad in Pakistan-administered Kashmir.

Geopolitics

Sudan’s army claims control of major highway linking Khartoum and el-Obeid

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Capture of Al Sadarat highway will help the Sudanese army block the RSF's push to seize el-Obeid in North Kordofan.

Geopolitics

‘No path forward except Jihad’: Khamenei’s direct message to Hezbollah

Indian Express – World · India

- Iran’s Supreme Leader frames Hezbollah’s defense as a strategic mandate, demanding an end to Israeli aggression against Lebanon for any Iran-US deal. - Kha…

Geopolitics

Russia and Ukraine trade attacks, killing 10, including child in Chernihiv

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Kyiv says Russian strikes killed six, including a child at a supermarket, as Moscow says Ukrainian strikes killed four.

Geopolitics

'Indian students made us proud': Greta Thunberg joins London protest in solidarity

Times of India – World · India

- TOI World Desk's team covers global events with dedication and expertise. - Committed to accuracy, depth, and timely reporting on international affairs. …

Geopolitics

Why Mali’s northern conflict has entered a dangerous new phase

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

A separatist–al-Qaeda alliance has shifted the balance of power in northern Mali and complicated efforts to end the war.

Geopolitics

Marcos faces nation at Sona as corruption crackdown hits Philippine growth

South China Morning Post – World · China

Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jnr heads into Monday’s State of the Nation Address facing a legacy-defining question: can he balance his anti-corruption…

Geopolitics

Venezuela Opposition leader Machado says won't take part in U.S.-backed talks

The Hindu – World · India

Washington — which ousted former President Nicolas Maduro in a midnight military raid in January — had hailed the talks as an important step toward political r…

Geopolitics

Lebanese return to homes of rubble left by Israel in so-called pilot zones

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Lebanon's army has accused Israel of bulldozing homes and hindering its efforts to escort residents to 'pilot zones'.

Geopolitics

West Asia War LIVE: Iran halts strikes as Trump gives space to talks

The Hindu – World · India

Oil prices fell on Asian markets early Monday (July 27, 2026) as investors breathed cautious sighs of relief at the pause in combat.

Geopolitics

Argentinian leader calls Brazilian president a 'thief' and a 'convict'

BBC News – World · Europe

Javier Milei made the comments while in Brazil at a rally to launch the campaign of right-wing presidential candidate Flávio Bolsonaro.

Geopolitics

Hong Kong’s lawmakers don’t need to be coddled

South China Morning Post – World · China

Eighty per cent of success is showing up, as they say. So, all but one of Hong Kong’s 89 legislators joining a week-long “national affairs study visit” to Beij…

Geopolitics

Guterres tours Syria’s notorious ‘Assad Prison’ in Sednaya

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres toured the notorious former ‘Assad prison’ in Sednaya.

Geopolitics

‘We are here to stay’: US Congressmen push Indian-Americans to enter politics

Indian Express – World · India

- **Congressmen urge Indian-Americans to run for office**, emphasizing the need for stronger civic participation and representation in US governance. - **Com…

Geopolitics

Jacinta Allan declares she’ll stand against any leadership challenger after Labor factions move against her

The Guardian – World · Europe

Victorian premier says she intends to contest any ballot as sources say delegation of ministers have urged her to stand downFollow our Australia news live blog…

Geopolitics

Netanyahu accuses NYC Mayor Mamdani of 'fomenting hate' after arrest threat

BBC News – World · Europe

Mamdani walked back his threat last week, acknowledging he lacked the legal power to arrest Netanyahu on a warrant issued by the International Criminal Court.

Geopolitics

Khamenei ties US-Iran peace deal to Israel ending attacks on Lebanon

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Iran's supreme leader calls for 'absolute, unconditional termination' of Israel's attacks on Lebanon.

Geopolitics

‘Guardians of world’: Trump posts AI images showing US seizing Iranian tanker, striking Kharg oil terminal

Indian Express – World · India

- Trump shared AI-generated images of US seizing Iranian tanker and bombing Kharg Island, escalating tensions. - Kharg terminal, key oil export hub, targets …

Geopolitics

Venezuela opposition leader Machado says she will not take part in US-backed talks

South China Morning Post – World · China

Venezuelan Nobel Peace Prize laureate and opposition leader Maria Corina Machado said on Sunday she will not take part in US-backed talks with the de facto gov…

Geopolitics

RAF Chinook crash victims’ families ask Andy Burnham for review of disaster

The Guardian – World · Europe

PM urged to end ‘cover-up culture’ and order independent review taking in evidence that has emerged on 1994 crashThe families of those killed in an RAF Chinook…

Geopolitics

At no point did government stop students from protesting: Nirmala Sitharaman

Times of India – World · India

The government allowed student protests and focused on conducting the NEET re-examination promptly. Culprits involved in paper leaks were arrested and brought…

Geopolitics

UK PM Burnham to welcome Ukraine’s Zelensky in first foreign leader visit

South China Morning Post – World · China

Britain’s Prime Minister Andy Burnham will on Monday host Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky as his first foreign leader since taking office a week ago, to…

Geopolitics

Burnham to meet Zelenskyy at UK naval base in show of ‘unwavering’ support

The Guardian – World · Europe

Ukrainian president will be first overseas visitor for new British prime ministerVolodymyr Zelenskyy will become Andy Burnham’s first overseas visitor as prime…

Geopolitics

PM pledges continued support for Ukraine ahead of Zelensky visit

BBC News – World · Europe

The Ukrainian president will be Andy Burnham's first international visitor since taking office.

Geopolitics

Did you approve lethal force, pellet guns: Rahul Gandhi targets Amit Shah

Times of India – World · India

- Congress MP Rahul Gandhi wrote to Home Minister Amit Shah, seeking accountability for police's alleged misconduct. - The letter addresses police's alleged …

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