Geopolitics
Trump threatens EU will pay ‘big price’ after Brussels fines Google $1bn
Al Jazeera – News · Middle East
EU accuses US tech giant of favouring its own services in search results, as Trump lashes out against bloc.
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Geopolitics
Trump cites ‘white, male, Christian’ audit in Smithsonian disclaimer push
South China Morning Post – World · China
US President Donald Trump has issued an executive order to install signage that warns visitors of inaccurate historical information inside the Smithsonian’s Na…
Geopolitics
Saudi-led coalition strikes Houthi-controlled Hodeidah
Al Jazeera – News · Middle East
The Saudi-led coalition strikes targeted Houthi-controlled Hodeidah governorate.
Geopolitics
India’s Student Protesters Win Some Concessions From Government
The New York Times – World · US
Representatives of Prime Minister Narendra Modi agreed to compensate families affected by a major exam leak, as protesters keep pressing for India’s education …
Geopolitics
Trump escalates Smithsonian attack with order for signs outside history museum
The Guardian – World · Europe
President directs interior department to display signs outside museum that accuse institution of inaccuracyDonald Trump on Friday ordered the interior departme…
Geopolitics
Students' protest: Could breakthrough with Sonam Wangchuk help govt tackle crisis?
Times of India – World · India
- India's government successfully persuaded activist Sonam Wangchuk, leveraging his influence to advance key initiatives. - Wangchuk's widespread recognition…
Geopolitics
Trump says ‘it’s time’ for Saudi Arabia to normalise ties with Israel
Al Jazeera – News · Middle East
US president reiterates that the nuclear deal with the kingdom is conditioned on Riyadh joining the 'Abraham Accords'.
Geopolitics
White House says Trump to give ‘unifying yet vicious’ speech at rescheduled press gala
The Guardian – World · Europe
Correspondents’ dinner begins in Washington, three months after original event was halted by a shootingThe rescheduled White House correspondents’ dinner is un…
Geopolitics
IOC rejects human rights group’s complaint against Trump ally Infantino
Al Jazeera – News · Middle East
IOC says the complaint against its member and FIFA chief Infantino fell outside its ethics committee’s jurisdiction.
Geopolitics
US-Iran war live updates: Trump says ‘serious’ talks are going on with Iran but warns US is ‘locked and loaded’
Indian Express – World · India
- **Conflict Escalates**: Iran-Israel-US tensions deepen with multi-front fighting, ongoing backchannel talks, and U.S. threats of escalation if diplomacy fail…
Geopolitics
Zelensky tries to fix crisis over removal of defence minister and counts the cost
BBC News – World · Europe
Protests have continued over Zelensky's decision to dismiss Mykhailo Fedorov, and some commentators believe he has been damaged politically.
General
U.S. military intentionally allowing some Iranian projectiles through defenses
NBC News – World · US
Two senior U.S. officials tell NBC News that military commanders are allowing some Iranian missiles and attack drones to get through air defenses amid an effor…
Geopolitics
Four Palestinians and two Israelis killed in West Bank shooting
BBC News – World · Europe
Palestinians say villagers came under attack by settlers, while the Israeli military says a Palestinian stole a weapon and opened fire on hikers.
Geopolitics
Trump switched planes in Turkey earlier this month because of threat from Iran proxy forces – report
The Guardian – World · Europe
President flew to Ankara onboard Qatari-gifted jet, without advanced defenses, and flew home on old Air Force OneDonald Trump switched aircraft before departin…
Geopolitics
Trump Meets With Top Advisers as He Weighs a Major Escalation in Iran
The New York Times – World · US
President Trump has insisted the U.S.-Israeli war in Iran would be a relatively short “excursion,” although it has lasted nearly five months, with no end in si…
Geopolitics
Trump administration admits canceling clean energy grants to Democratic states
The Guardian – World · Europe
Court fillings show grants denied to states if they didn’t back Trump’s re-election, but administration claims it’s a ‘misrepresentation’US politics live – lat…
Geopolitics
Trump says Venezuela is not ready for elections, but has made progress
The Hindu – World · India
“As far as the elections in Venezuela, they’re not really ready for them yet, but boy, a lot of progress has been made. Delcy’s been doing a fantastic job,” …
Geopolitics
UK PM picks three new Indian-origin MPs from 2024 intake to join front bench
Times of India – World · India
- Three Indian-origin Labour MPs elected in July 2024's UK general election now hold frontbench roles. - They represent a significant step in UK political di…
Geopolitics
Israeli settlers escalate attacks on Palestinians near Nablus
Al Jazeera – News · Middle East
Israeli settlers have set fire to Palestinian homes and vehicles in villages near Nablus
Geopolitics
Saudi Arabia strikes Houthi-held Hodeidah, Yemeni group says
Al Jazeera – News · Middle East
Houthi-controlled Foreign Ministry warns that the attack will trigger further escalation in the Yemeni conflict.
Geopolitics
Trump vows to investigate EU over fining of US tech companies
BBC News – World · Europe
The US president says fines against Google, as well as Apple, Meta and Amazon, should be "entirely reversed."
Geopolitics
Canada marks Gordie Howe bridge opening without US after trade war deepens
Al Jazeera – News · Middle East
Canada cancelled planned cross-border ribbon-cutting ceremony and the milestone opening was only among Canadians.
Geopolitics
Who is Afrah al-Zouba, Yemen’s first female foreign minister?
Al Jazeera – News · Middle East
In a historic first, Afrah al-Zouba was appointed Yemeni foreign minister on July 23.
Geopolitics
Poland's main opposition collapses over far-right slide
Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe
A power struggle within Poland's main opposition force has come to a head. But a move to expel former Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki may greatly weaken the …
Geopolitics
A Turkish Governor Was Ousted. Were Bicycling Tights to Blame?
The New York Times – World · US
Mehmet Fatih Cicekli posted some social media content of himself in workout gear. Then he lost his job.
Geopolitics
Bangladesh President Mohammed Shahabuddin, long-time ally of Sheikh Hasina, resigns
The Hindu – World · India
In his resignation letter, Shahabuddin defended his decisions that led to the formation of the interim government after the fall of Prime Minister Hasina’s gov…
Geopolitics
6 Killed in West Bank Shooting, Officials Say, Among the Deadliest in Months
The New York Times – World · US
The authorities said four Palestinians and two Israelis were killed in the incident. The details remain unclear, with officials giving differing accounts.
Geopolitics
Iran’s New Leader Is More Open to Pursuing a Nuclear Weapon, U.S. Intelligence Says
The New York Times – World · US
The previous supreme leader, who was killed early in the war, had renounced nuclear weapons. U.S. spy agencies believe his son is more interested in building a…
Geopolitics
Russia hits drone demonstration near Kyiv, killing 10
Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe
Ukraine says 10 were killed and around 100 injured in the strike, a day after Zelenskyy met with officials from US arms giant Raytheon. Meanwhile, in St. Peter…
Geopolitics
How Chinese tech and Russian tactics are aiding Iran’s bombing of US bases
The Guardian – World · Europe
Increasingly accurate and lethal attacks are revealing weaknesses in stretched defences across the GulfAs the crisis in the Middle East escalates, Iran has bee…
Geopolitics
Reform councillors told to call donations inquiry ‘establishment stitch-up’
The Guardian – World · Europe
Party briefing notes say: ‘Daily routine of hit jobs and smears will not deter us from winning next general election’ Reform UK has instructed its councillors …
Geopolitics
Attack on checkpoint in Pakistan’s Khyber Pakhtunkhwa kills 15 security personnel, 12 militants dead in retaliatory fire
Indian Express – World · India
- Suicide bomber and militants attacked a checkpoint in Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, killing 15 security personnel, including 12 soldiers, two police, and a …
Geopolitics
Israel planning ‘extensive’ military operation in West Bank after settler attack
The Guardian – World · Europe
Four Palestinians and two Israelis killed and several hurt after armed settlers entered village with military supportIsrael has said it is preparing a major mi…
Geopolitics
Xia Baolong urges lawmakers to ‘assume a greater role’ in helping Hong Kong leader
South China Morning Post – World · China
Beijing’s point man on Hong Kong affairs has called on lawmakers to better support the city’s leader, enhance governance, inject new momentum into local develo…
Geopolitics
Imran Khan's son urges international community to intervene, says father needs urgent medical attention
The Hindu – World · India
Imran Khan has been arrested and convicted in several other cases leading to continued incarceration.
Geopolitics
Drones downed over Iraq's Erbil: Kurdish forces
The Hindu – World · India
Kurdish counterterrorism forces said on Friday (July 24) that "the coalition forces downed five explosive-laden drones over Erbil between 9:32 and 9:45 am"
Geopolitics
Romania shoots down drone in its airspace for first time
The Hindu – World · India
The drone was downed around 114 kilometres (70 miles) from Bucharest, according to the defence ministry.
Geopolitics
India cockroach protests: Videos show officers firing 'pellet guns'
BBC News – World · Europe
Thousands of people have taken to the streets in Delhi as part of the cockroach protests, calling for educational reforms.
Geopolitics
World chess chief faces endgame after EU announces Russia war sanctions
BBC News – World · Europe
Arkady Dvorkovich, a former Russian deputy prime minister, now faces an EU travel ban and asset freeze.
Geopolitics
Israeli military kills four Palestinians after settler killed in West Bank
The Hindu – World · India
Two other Israelis and four more Palestinians were wounded, health officials said, and the Israeli military announced it was preparing for an “extensive” count…
Geopolitics
South Asians for Human Rights voices concern over government’s ‘failure’ in responding to NEET crisis
The Hindu – World · India
Lack of accountability has undermined public confidence, says South Asians for Human Rights (SAHR)
Geopolitics
Burnham urged to lobby EU leaders directly to waive EES border controls
The Guardian – World · Europe
Lib Dems call on PM to push for suspension of ‘bungled, malfunctioning’ system as overseas holiday travel peaksAndy Burnham has been urged to lobby EU leaders …
Geopolitics
Niger still seeks stability, after 3 years of military rule
Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe
The military government in Niger had promised social, security and economic improvements when it took power in 2023. Three years down the line, there are mixed…
Geopolitics
Pauline Hanson’s domestic violence comments were no stumble
The Guardian – World · Europe
The One Nation leader has allied herself with men’s rights activists for years, consistently suggesting women routinely make false allegations of violence Foll…
Geopolitics
Will Donald Trump’s China squeeze for summit leverage actually work?
South China Morning Post – World · China
Washington’s recent wave of trade, tech and visa restrictions on China appears to be a deliberate push to build leverage ahead of the presidential summit in Se…
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