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Geopolitics

Phones in Hand, India’s Young Protesters Blast Through Modi’s Media Control

The New York Times – World · US

Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s tightly constructed image is being punctured as a Gen Z-led protest movement uses videos and memes to seize the digital narrativ…

Geopolitics

South Africa halts impeachment against President Cyril Ramaphosa over stolen cash inquiry

The Hindu – World · India

A South African court has ordered a halt to impeachment proceedings against President Cyril Ramaphosa

Geopolitics

UK PM Burnham aims for day a week in Manchester as part of ‘rebalancing power’

South China Morning Post – World · China

British Prime Minister Andy Burnham was to open his newly created northern office on Friday, as he bids to launch his flagship move to reverse decades of centr…

Geopolitics

Can Pakistan-administered Kashmir elections calm tensions?

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

Pakistan-administered Kashmir heads to the polls after weeks of deadly protests over seats reserved for displaced people from India-administered Kashmir. One l…

Geopolitics

Understanding the Saudi-U.S. nuclear agreement | Explained

The Hindu – World · India

Initially, nuclear fuel would be imported to Saudi Arabia, but the deal proposes a joint two-year study examining the value and commercial viability of enrichm…

Geopolitics

Bangladesh’s President Resigns Amid Uncertainty Over Ex-Leader’s Plans

The New York Times – World · US

President Mohammed Shahabuddin stepped down as speculation swirled over the possible return of his onetime ally Sheikh Hasina, who was ousted as prime minister…

Geopolitics

Turkey: What chances does Ozel's new opposition party have?

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

After being removed as head of Turkey's main opposition CHP in May, Ozgur Ozel has announced the formation of a new party. Dozens of lawmakers have followed hi…

General

‘Cockroach’ protests spread across India as leading activist ends hunger strike

NBC News – World · US

An activist has ended his 26-day hunger strike that galvanized India’s “Cockroach” protests, turning them into one of the biggest challenges to the government.

Geopolitics

Why a Chinese political scientist wants the public to take a test on foreign affairs

South China Morning Post – World · China

In an era where short-form videos and viral commentary can dominate public discourse on geopolitics, one Chinese political scientist is on a mission to correct…

Geopolitics

Ousted Turkish opposition leader forms second-largest party

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

With 90 lawmakers defecting alongside him, Ozgur Ozel's New Party has automatically become the second-largest group in Turkey's parliament. He leaves behind de…

Geopolitics

U.S. strikes Iran and Bahrain; warns of incoming fire as clashes over shipping routes escalate

The Hindu – World · India

The Gulf states have come under frequent fire over the past week as the U.S. and Iran exchange escalating strikes in fighting

General

U.S. launches new strikes and Trump threatens ‘massive attack’ as Iran widens war

NBC News – World · US

The United States launched a fresh barrage of strikes on Iran overnight as President Donald Trump threatened a major new escalation after Tehran opened a secon…

Geopolitics

Bangladesh President Shahabuddin, close ally of Sheikh Hasina, likely to resign today

Indian Express – World · India

- Bangladesh President Shahabuddin to resign Friday, per Reuters, after accepting government proposal, leaving Sheikh Hasina without high-level allies. - Res…

Geopolitics

Trump’s latest tariff tantrum unlikely to end well for the US

South China Morning Post – World · China

After devoting the first half of 2026 to an ineffectual, expensive and inconclusive military adventure in Iran, it seems US President Donald Trump is about to …

Tech & Startups

Trump Endorsed the MyPillow Guy as Minnesota Governor. The State GOP Isn’t Buying It

Wired · Global

After Trump publicly backed pillow salesman turned election denier Mike Lindell for governor of Minnesota, the local GOP pushed back strongly.

Tech & Startups

European Researchers Say Big Tech Is Blocking Access to Their Data

Wired · Global

EU law gives researchers unprecedented rights to scrutinize social media data. Researchers say TikTok, X, and Meta impede their attempts to look inside.

Geopolitics

University courses covering Israel-Palestine should be audited, Julian Leeser tells royal commission

The Guardian – World · Europe

Inquiry’s focus this week is on security for the Jewish community, with the MP telling the commissioner his son is afraid to attend synagogues and eventsGet ou…

Geopolitics

China adds EU entities to export control list

South China Morning Post – World · China

China has added 14 entities from the European Union to its export control list, the Ministry of Commerce announced on Friday. Effective immediately, the order …

Geopolitics

Japan’s overworked defence ministry plans first new bureau since 2007

South China Morning Post – World · China

Japan’s move to establish a new bureau to boost defence cooperation with allies is part of Tokyo’s wider policy to deepen deterrence against China, analysts sa…

Geopolitics

Germany: Friedrich Merz announces Cabinet reshuffle

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

Chancellor Friedrich Merz has announced a Cabinet reshuffle in the wake of the resignation of conservative heavyweight Jens Spahn over a surrogacy controversy.…

Geopolitics

South China Sea: Beijing and Manila trade blame on second day of Scarborough Shoal clashes

South China Morning Post – World · China

China-Philippine clashes continued near the hotly contested Scarborough Shoal for the second day on Friday, as Beijing started military drills in the South Chi…

Geopolitics

India: Wangchuk ends hunger strike, clears way for government-CJP talks

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

Activist Sonam Wangchuk ended his 26-day hunger strike 'in view of possible violence in the country,' paving way for dialogue between Modi's government and Coc…

Geopolitics

Indian activist Wangchuk ends 26-day hunger strike

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Indian activist Sonam Wangchuk has ended a 26-day hunger strike over leaked medical entrance exams

Geopolitics

Tehran slams Trump’s threat to use frozen Iranian assets as ‘incendiary’

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

President Trump says damages will be paid for by Iranian money that the US has 'in its possession, and controls'.

Geopolitics

Pakistan vows retaliation against any attack on its vessels amid West Asia conflict

The Hindu – World · India

Foreign Office spokesperson strongly rejected Amnesty International's latest report about Pakistan's strikes in Kabul claiming that it was unfortunate that suc…

Geopolitics

Bangladesh president quits, leaving Hasina isolated ahead of return from exile

South China Morning Post – World · China

Bangladesh President Mohammed Shahabuddin, a former ally of ousted prime minister Sheikh Hasina, will resign on Friday halfway through his term, according to h…

Geopolitics

‘Collapsed’: Roadblocks, internet blackout leave Pakistani Kashmir in limbo

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Residents describe mounting hardship, as internet restrictions and road closures stretch into second month before polls.

Geopolitics

Ukraine beheads its military as its performance begins to soar

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

An unprecedented simultaneous replacement of the top defence and military brass comes amid a debate over strategy.

Geopolitics

Trillion dollar US defence bill would deepen military ties with Israel

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

A $1.15 trillion US defence bill passed by the House includes plans to expand military cooperation with Israel.

Geopolitics

Israel carries out blasts across south Lebanon despite ‘ceasefire’ deal

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Israeli attacks come amid ongoing talks with Lebanese officials to implement framework for peace between two countries.

Geopolitics

Albanian police use water cannon on protesters over Kushner-linked resort

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Police used water cannons and pepper spray as protesters clashed outside Albania’s parliament.

Geopolitics

Fate of ICC chief prosecutor heads to unprecedented vote as U.S. sanctions keep him out of New York

The Hindu – World · India

British barrister Karim Khan has been accused of sexual misconduct with a female aide

Geopolitics

West Asia war LIVE: U.S. military launches new strikes on Iran as clashes escalate over shipping routes

The Hindu – World · India

Iranian state media reported explosions along the strait in Qeshm and Bandar Abbas, where two people were reportedly injured

Geopolitics

‘Bigger than ever’: Trump says he’s close to deciding on massive Iran attack

Indian Express – World · India

- Trump considers a massive attack on Iran, surpassing past strikes, with no confirmed timeline but hints of imminent decision. - Escalation drives oil price…

Geopolitics

As oil soars, experts watch Red Sea tankers for clarity on Houthi blockade

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Houthi attacks for now are shaping who moves Saudi crude, not whether it moves, analysts say, even as oil prices soar.

Geopolitics

Trump ally Loomer meets Zelensky in Ukraine after dramatic U-turn on war

South China Morning Post – World · China

Laura Loomer, an ardent ally of US President Donald Trump with a reputation for incendiary social media commentary, sat down with Ukrainian President Volodymyr…

Geopolitics

‘I thought he was only trying to scare me’: Youth in the line of pellet gun fire at CJP protest

Times of India – World · India

A 25-year-old CJP protester, Irshad Shaikh, who was allegedly hit by pellet gun fire during the ‘Sansad Chalo’ march, recalled the moments after he was injured…

Geopolitics

The ‘cockroaches’ marching on India’s government – podcast

The Guardian – World · Europe

South Asia correspondent Hannah Ellis-Petersen on the Cockroach movement – and the students driving India’s biggest protests in years‘I’ve never seen this many…

Geopolitics

Democrats criticize Trump’s new tariffs as ‘end-run around the supreme court and Congress’ – US politics live

The Guardian – World · Europe

Canada, Mexico, Australia, EU, UK and China among dozens of economies listed in US president’s renewed ⁠effort of near-global import taxes after supreme court …

Geopolitics

Ukraine’s Zelenskyy meets with far-right US activist Laura Loomer

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Pro-Israel Trump ally sits down with Ukrainian president as she says Russia is helping Iran kill US soldiers.

Geopolitics

Hong Kong must wake up to the cold hard geopolitics of AI

South China Morning Post – World · China

Officials talking about artificial intelligence (AI) often speak in terms of the next industrial revolution or existential risks. Such rhetoric ultimately does…

Geopolitics

Mike Waltz pressed over Al Jazeera video during congressional hearing

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Ted Lieu challenges UN Ambassador Mike Waltz after playing Al Jazeera footage of Iranian strikes in Jordan.

Geopolitics

India invites Bangladesh PM to Brics Summit

Times of India – World · India

Hasina's Presence On Indian Soil May Be A Spoiler

Geopolitics

Analyst: voting against Iran war funding a tough sell for Congress

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

The US says it has spent more than $37.5 billion on the Iran war so far.

Geopolitics

India ‘cockroach’ activist Sonam Wangchuk ends hunger strike as protests spread

The Guardian – World · Europe

Sonam Wangchuk halted strike amid concerns about ‘possible violence’ in India as protest movement urges demonstrations across country on Friday over police bru…

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