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Geopolitics

Colombia’s Trump-Endorsed President-Elect Was Once Investigated by U.S. Authorities

The New York Times – World · US

Colombia’s president-elect, a lawyer, represented accused drug traffickers, among others. While living in Miami, he himself was investigated by U.S. authoritie…

Geopolitics

India’s Education Minister Steps Down in Victory for Cockroach Party Protesters

The New York Times – World · US

The Cockroach Janta Party called an end to weeks of protests after the education minister resigned, a win for that movement even as deep-seated anger among you…

Geopolitics

Iran’s government spars with state TV as mediators push talks with US

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Gov't accuses IRIB of 'censorship' after parts of president's speech not aired; station rejects 'improper attributions'.

Geopolitics

Houthis fire missiles, drones at Saudi Arabia in response to strikes on Yemeni city

The Hindu – World · India

- Houthi rebels attacked Saudi Aramco facilities in Red Sea cities, prompting Saudi strikes on Yemen's Hodeida. - Regional tensions escalate as Iran and the …

Geopolitics

Israeli troops round up Palestinians in West Bank village after shootout involving settlers

The Hindu – World · India

Palestinian authorities ​in the West Bank said Friday’s (July 24) shootings were provoked by the settlers who aimed to ⁠attack villagers in Tal, southwest of N…

Geopolitics

U.S. Senator introduces Bill seeking a 3-year pause on H-1B visas

The Hindu – World · India

The Bill also seeks to codify President Donald Trump's $100,000 fee for each H-1B petition.

Geopolitics

‘We have done it’: Joy as ‘Cockroach’ protests push India minister out

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan resigns after youth-led protests over exam leaks rattle PM Modi's government.

Geopolitics

Russian, Ukrainian officials report 14 dead in latest attacks

The Hindu – World · India

Four children were among 11 people killed in the attack on the resorts in Zaporizhzhia, Yevgeny Balitsky, the Kremlin-installed regional head, said, adding tha…

Geopolitics

The Battle Over Al-Aqsa

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

What happened when thousands of Israelis stormed the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound under Israeli police protection?

Geopolitics

Watch: Iran is prepared for U.S. ground invasion: Mohammad Marandi

The Hindu – World · India

In this interview with The Hindu‘s International Affairs Editor Stanly Johny, political analyst Mohammad Marandi discusses Iran’s response to the possibility o…

Geopolitics

War on Iran: Phase II: Day 14

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

War on Iran: Phase II: Day 14

Geopolitics

Protesters celebrate resignation of India's education minister

BBC News – World · Europe

The youth-led Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) has called off its protest, hours after the resignation of India's education minister

Geopolitics

One post, 6 words, 37 days, one resignation: How 'cockroaches' crawled into corridors of power

Times of India – World · India

A six-word post on X sparked a massive student protest across India. Thousands of students demanded accountability for examination irregularities and unemploy…

Geopolitics

President Murmu lauds Indian diaspora in Romania, calls them true representatives of India

The Hindu – World · India

She hailed the contribution of Indian companies and professionals to the Romanian economy, adding that a new generation of Indian professionals and students is…

Geopolitics

Indian celebrities fiercely criticised for silence on Cockroach protests

The Guardian – World · Europe

Bollywood stars accused of ‘cowardice’ as hundreds of thousands of young Indians take to the streets to challenge governmentBollywood stars and other Indian ce…

Geopolitics

Pradhan quits: What oppn can learn from CJP-led students protest

Times of India – World · India

In a remarkable turn of events, student protests led to resignation of Union minister Dharmendra Pradhan, showcasing the power of grassroots activism. The Cock…

Geopolitics

Iran-backed Houthis claim missile attack on Saudi Arabia as regional tensions escalate

The Guardian – World · Europe

Saudi air defences intercept ballistic missiles as Iran reports first night without US strikes in two weeksYemen’s Iran-backed Houthi rebels claimed a missile …

Geopolitics

Iran Journey Reveals Society’s Wartime Defiance and Hope

The New York Times – World · US

From the capital, Tehran, to the holy city of Mashhad, the Iran I saw was a nation of many layers: defiant but also weary, despairing but hopeful.

Geopolitics

Lawmakers return from historic Beijing trip with insights on Hong Kong’s 5-year plan

South China Morning Post – World · China

Hong Kong lawmakers have said they gained new insights on how best to assist the government in creating the city’s first five-year plan following an unpreceden…

General

‘Cockroaches won’: India’s youth protest leaders declare victory as minister resigns

NBC News – World · US

India’s viral Cockroach Janta Party called off its nationwide protests on Saturday after the country’s education minister resigned and the government agreed to…

Geopolitics

What’s behind Maga influencer Laura Loomer’s about-face on Ukraine?

The Guardian – World · Europe

After a Kyiv visit, rightwing firebrand now supports Ukraine – but perhaps it’s just because Trump favors a winnerLaura Loomer, the online Maga provocateur, ha…

Geopolitics

What a helicopter’s flight in the Taiwan Strait says about Beijing’s war plans

South China Morning Post – World · China

A People’s Liberation Army helicopter’s unprecedented flight in the Taiwan Strait has raised concerns in Taipei that Beijing is rehearsing a new kind of operat…

Geopolitics

Iranian threat to Air Force One prompted Trump to swap plane during NATO Summit

Indian Express – World · India

- **Trump switched planes in Turkey** due to a credible threat from Iranian proxy forces targeting him and his aircraft, prompting Secret Service to urge a sec…

Geopolitics

Houthi blockade of Saudi trade threatens wider Middle East conflict

South China Morning Post – World · China

Saudi Arabia and Yemen’s Tehran-allied Houthi movement edged closer to opening a new front in the Iran war overnight, after Riyadh bombed the port city of Hode…

Geopolitics

Who Are the People Out Protesting in India?

The New York Times – World · US

Some of the young demonstrators describe the anger, frustration and desires that drove them into the streets to join a movement that is testing the government …

Geopolitics

Trump says US ‘locked and loaded’, vows more Iran strikes while hinting at talks

South China Morning Post – World · China

US missiles struck targets across ⁠Iran on Friday and President Donald Trump vowed “major military punishment” for Tehran and its Houthi allies in Yemen, thoug…

Geopolitics

President Donald Trump says Israeli PM Netanyahu to visit U.S. next week

The Hindu – World · India

The meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Washington comes as the U.S.-Israel war with Iran enters its f…

Geopolitics

Trump: ‘I’m running for a fourth term as President of the United States’

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

During the White House Correspondents' Association dinner, Trump joked about running for a fourth presidential term.

Geopolitics

Trump’s ‘not an easy evening’ reaction as WSJ wins award for Jeffrey Epstein report

Indian Express – World · India

- Trump awkwardly watched WSJ reporters win awards for a 2019 story on his alleged 2003 letter to Epstein, which sparked his $10B defamation lawsuit. - The a…

Geopolitics

India: CJP-Government to return to talks as protests grow

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

The Cockroack Janta Party-led protests are likely to swell in size over the weekend as office-goers join in. Meanwhile, a second round of talks with the govern…

Geopolitics

‘The show must go on’, Trump says at White House correspondents’ dinner rescheduled after shooting

The Hindu – World · India

“We will not be intimidated. We refuse to let an act of violence have the final word,” said White House Correspondents’ Association president Weijia Jiang

Geopolitics

Trump takes swipes at press during White House Correspondents' Dinner

BBC News – World · Europe

The event celebrated press freedom after the first dinner was cancelled by a shooting in April.

Geopolitics

I grew up near Andy Burnham. This is what shaped our new PM

The Guardian – World · Europe

In the Warrington suburb of Culcheth, people are hopeful about what one of their own can achieve as the first northern PM in half a centuryThe Cherry Tree pub …

Geopolitics

Saudi Arabia and Houthis exchange fire as US attacks tanker in Hormuz Strait

BBC News – World · Europe

US military says it disabled a tanker that was attempting to evade the American blockade on Iranian ports.

Geopolitics

Bangladesh President Mohammed Sahabuddin steps down; who could be his successor?

Indian Express – World · India

- Former President Mohammed Sahabuddin resigned amid health concerns, prompting Speaker Hafiz Uddin Ahmed to serve as acting president until a new leader is el…

Geopolitics

‘Show must go on,’ Trump tells scaled-back press gala 3 months after assassination attempt

South China Morning Post – World · China

US President Donald Trump told the White House press corps at its annual gala dinner on Friday that “the show must go on,” three months after an earlier attemp…

Geopolitics

Taiwan Tests How It Would Resist a Chinese Siege at Sea

The New York Times – World · US

Taiwan is stepping up plans to secure fuel and other vital imports as Chinese government ships practice moves that could one day be used in a blockade.

Geopolitics

Trump addresses rescheduled White House Correspondents' Dinner

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

The event was originally scheduled for April but was disrupted by the alleged attempted assassination of Donald Trump. His hourlong speech combined jokes with …

Geopolitics

‘The show must go on’: Trump returns to rescheduled White House press gala

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

US president makes jokes, mocks opponents at correspondents' dinner that was halted by a shooting in April.

Geopolitics

'Credible threat' from Iran proxies forced Trump to switch planes mid-trip: Report

Times of India – World · India

- TOI World Desk's team provides global news with expertise and passion, covering diverse international events. - Focus on accuracy, depth, and timely update…

Geopolitics

'No talks unless Dharmendra Pradhan resigns': CJP warns of protest escalation

Times of India – World · India

The Cockroach Janta Party continues its protest demanding Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation. They received positive responses on compe…

Geopolitics

Iran War Updates: Trump Meets With Cabinet Over Whether to Intensify Iran Strikes

The New York Times – World · US

The discussions at the White House came days before a planned meeting with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel. Across the region, Iran and the United…

Geopolitics

‘Let’s try this again’: rescheduled White House Correspondents’ Association dinner is under way – US politics live

The Guardian – World · Europe

Trump on stage in Washington DC, three months after original event was interrupted by gunfireSign up for the US Breaking News emailRepresenatives Ilhan Omar an…

Geopolitics

Government objects to China illegally occupying Indian territory

Times of India – World · India

'Delhi Consistent In Not Violating Beijing Sovereignty'

Geopolitics

‘They’re getting more serious’: Trump says no decision yet on major Iran strikes

Indian Express – World · India

- Trump says Iran is taking talks seriously but hasn’t decided on major strikes, balancing military readiness with diplomacy. - U.S. considers escalating str…

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