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Geopolitics

Trump's refugee policy: Only white South Africans welcome?

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

Trump is spending more money on refugees, but it's mostly white South Africans who benefit. People from crisis-stricken countries are being denied entry. Exper…

Geopolitics

UP polls: 'UP ke ladke' together again to take on BJP, but who will show 'bigger heart'?

Times of India – World · India

Congress and Samajwadi Party leaders seek a 'big heart' from each other for upcoming UP elections. Rahul Gandhi assured unity, while UP Congress leaders deman…

Geopolitics

US Secret Service puts JD Vance’s security agent on leave after trip details leaked

Indian Express – World · India

- Secret Service agent on Vice President Vance’s team placed on administrative leave amid investigation into leaking travel details. - Internal inquiry confi…

Geopolitics

Israeli security minister joins Jewish extremists as they storm al-Aqsa mosque compound

The Guardian – World · Europe

Far-right minister Itamar Ben-Gvir was among thousands who gathered at Jerusalem’s most sensitive holy siteIsrael’s far-right minister of national security, It…

Geopolitics

Can India's 'Cockroach' protest movement go nationwide?

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

What began as satire on social media has turned into a massive Gen Z-led protest movement driven by anger over corruption and high youth unemployment. There ar…

Geopolitics

Can science bridge the US-China trust gap? Maybe with new rules, researchers say

South China Morning Post – World · China

Scientific ties can be a stabilising force in relations between China and the US but as the two countries jostle for a hi-tech edge, maintaining these links wi…

Geopolitics

Why I Sought Out a Taliban Commander I Had Fought

The New York Times – World · US

First as a Marine and then as a journalist, I spent years tied to Afghanistan. I returned one last time to speak to a former enemy in search of answers, and pe…

Geopolitics

Trump's nuclear deal with Saudis jettisons longstanding US demands

BBC News – World · Europe

Signing a nuclear pact in the Middle East is a bold move that has drawn criticism in the US and in Israel.

Geopolitics

Trump says Saudi nuclear deal contingent on recognising Israel

The Hindu – World · India

Washington brokered the Abraham Accords during Mr. Trump's first term, seeking to build bridges between Israel and the Arab world

Geopolitics

US sanctions on 39 Hong Kong, mainland Chinese officials will remain in place: Rubio

South China Morning Post – World · China

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has said that there will be no change to the remaining sanctions on 39 Hong Kong and mainland Chinese officials in the “near …

General

Trump says Saudi Arabia must normalize Israel ties before nuclear deal is approved

NBC News – World · US

The president added that the deal “is totally subject to Saudi Arabia joining the very respected and successful Abraham Accords.”

Geopolitics

‘A head for an eye’: Rubio hits back after Iran’s ‘eye for an eye’ revenge threat

Indian Express – World · India

- Iran seeks US deal to end West Asia conflict, but Rubio warns Tehran will face escalating costs, comparing its "eye for an eye" policy to Trump’s "head for a…

Geopolitics

Why Trump’s claim that Beijing meddled in US election hasn’t put ties on ice

South China Morning Post – World · China

China and the United States’ agreement to pursue stability appeared to be holding, analysts said, even as President Donald Trump seemed determined to rock the …

Geopolitics

Israelis fear Saudi nuclear deal could ignite West Asia arms race

The Hindu – World · India

The agreement, ⁠which still needs Congressional approval, that was announced on July 22, is meant to allow the Saudis to develop a civilian nuclear programme.

Geopolitics

US eyes ban on Chinese humanoid robots as US-China tech rivalry intensifies

South China Morning Post – World · China

US scrutiny of Chinese technology has expanded to a new frontier, as lawmakers in Washington advance defence legislation prohibiting the military from deployin…

Geopolitics

Houthis strike tankers in Red Sea; first since Saudi-linked shipping blockade via Bab el-Mandeb

The Hindu – World · India

U.S. President Donald Trump warned on July 22, 2026 that the U.S. would destroy one bridge or power plant each time Iran shoots at a ship in the strait

Geopolitics

U.K. PM Burnham promotes British-Indian AI Minister to Cabinet post, sweeps away Starmer supporters

The Hindu – World · India

Kanishka Narayan said his elevation, as Minister for AI, is a sign of the new PM's "deep commitment to AI's importance"

Geopolitics

Rubio, Lavrov discussed Ukraine war in Manila, Moscow says

The Hindu – World · India

Russian Foreign ​Minister Sergei Lavrov‌ told U.S. Secretary of State ​that Moscow remained committed to ⁠proposals put forward by Presidents Donald ‌Trump and…

Geopolitics

Burnham offers 20% cut in business rates for pubs, clubs and live music in England – UK politics live

The Guardian – World · Europe

The prime minister said the £100m package would mean the typical pub would save around £1,100 in the next financial yearGood morning and welcome to the UK poli…

Geopolitics

Husic says Labor ‘allergic to dissent’ as he breaks ranks on key government positions at party conference

The Guardian – World · Europe

Criticism comes as prime minister frames unity as point of difference to political opponents, saying ALP chooses ‘progress over protest’ Outspoken Labor MP Ed …

Geopolitics

Marco Rubio says ‘new ideas’ needed to end war in Ukraine after meeting Russia’s Lavrov – Europe live

The Guardian – World · Europe

The US secretary of state said proposals put forward so far were ‘not acceptable to Ukraine’Rubio says there will need to be “new ideas” put on the table to re…

Geopolitics

India slams Pakistan at UN over cross-border terrorism; says Kashmir integral, inalienable part

The Hindu – World · India

At the High-Level Open Debate of the UN Security Council on July 22, India was compelled to reply after Islamabad ‘misused’ the discussion to push a ‘false nar…

Geopolitics

India’s Modi promises fast-track courts for exam fraud fuelling protests

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Cockroach Janta Party protesters are occupying streets in New Delhi, demanding Education Minister Pradhan resign.

Geopolitics

Mykhailo Drapatyi: Who is Ukraine's new commander-in-chief?

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

Ukraine has a new army chief, with Mykhailo Drapatyi replacing Oleksandr Syrskyi as commander-in-chief. The change follows a cabinet reshuffle that ousted the …

Geopolitics

US House passes Republican-only $95 billion Iran war budget plan

Indian Express – World · India

- House Republicans passed a $95B funding bill for Iran military campaign and Trump priorities, 216-214, amid party-line voting and Senate uncertainty. - Pen…

Geopolitics

Indian-American Amish Shah wins Democratic congressional primary from Arizona

The Hindu – World · India

Amish Shah, a three-term member of the Arizona House of Representatives, defeated Marlene Galan-Woods, a candidate backed by the Democratic Congressional Campa…

Geopolitics

'I am still alive': Indian activist on hunger strike for 26 days loses 11kg

BBC News – World · Europe

Sonam Wangchuk has been the main draw at the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) protest in Delhi.

Geopolitics

Between hope and fear: Yemenis react to Houthi blockade on Saudi Arabia

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Yemenis fear a maritime embargo on Saudi Arabia could reignite war, deepen shortages and worsen hunger.

Geopolitics

‘Cockroach’ protests: India’s Modi promises to punish corrupt officials in bid to quell anger

The Guardian – World · Europe

Prime minister says ‘those who try to harm the future of our youth will not be spared’ as exam leaks scandal spirals into widespread anger with his governmentN…

Geopolitics

Pauline Hanson says domestic violence prevents police from dealing with ‘real crime’ in unearthed interview

The Guardian – World · Europe

One Nation leader labels family violence leave ‘ridiculous’ and decries ‘woke’ support of women’s rights in November podcastGet our breaking news email, free a…

Geopolitics

US bombs Iran sites, inks Saudi nuclear pact: What is happening in West Asia?

Indian Express – World · India

- US conducted 12 consecutive nights of strikes on Iran, killing 2 and injuring 11, amid threats to target civilian infrastructure if attacks on Strait of Horm…

Geopolitics

US attacks Iran for 12th night as the House approves defence spending

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Strikes from the US on Iran are raining down for the 12th night in a row.

Geopolitics

Saudi Arabia and US agree to landmark nuclear deal for civilian purposes

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

The US and Saudi Arabia have agreed to a civilian nuclear deal allowing Riyadh to build nuclear reactors.

Geopolitics

West Asia war LIVE: U.S. military carries out strikes on Iran as both sides threaten civilian infrastructure

The Hindu – World · India

Seyed Abbas Araghchi, Iran's Foreign Minister, said his country would adopt an “eye for an eye” defence doctrine

Geopolitics

PLA conducts 2 days of live-fire drills in Taiwan Strait off Fujian island

South China Morning Post – World · China

Mainland China is conducting two-day live-fire exercises in the Taiwan Strait off coastal waters of the southeastern province of Fujian, its maritime authority…

Geopolitics

Israel building earthen barrier in Gaza to entrench division of the enclave

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

The construction of the barrier has fuelled Palestinian fears that most of Gaza will never be relinquished by Israel.

Geopolitics

India: Modi orders fast-track courts for paper leaks amid protests

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

India's PM Narendra Modi has announced speedy trials to punish those involved in paper leaks, without directly commenting on the ongoing student protests acros…

Geopolitics

U.S. Military Presence in Jordan Makes It Iranian Target

The New York Times – World · US

Relying heavily on U.S. aid and protection, Jordan is unlikely to restrict the American military presence there, despite escalating Iranian airstrikes.

Geopolitics

Japan’s Leader Invokes Her Hero, Shinzo Abe, to Drive Nationalist Agenda

The New York Times – World · US

Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is leveraging her ties to Mr. Abe, the slain Japanese leader, as she pushes to reshape defense and the economy.

Geopolitics

US-China trade war reaches India’s streets as Modi weighs risks of Washington bet

South China Morning Post – World · China

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is facing mounting domestic backlash over a potential trade deal with the United States that would place India at the centr…

Geopolitics

Jailed opposition leader Ghannouchi faints in Tunisian prison due to heat

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

The incident was witnessed by the daughter of Ahmed Nejib Chebbi, another prominent political prisoner.

Geopolitics

Malaysia’s Anwar rejects ‘totally absurd’ US lawmakers’ demand to lift Israel ban

South China Morning Post – World · China

Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has rebuffed a threat by eight US lawmakers to suspend military training funds unless Kuala Lumpur reverses its long-sta…

Geopolitics

Calls for Moroccan rapper’s release outside a Casablanca court

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Protesters gathered outside a court in Casablanca, Morocco to demand the release of Moroccan rapper Mehdi El Youbi.

Geopolitics

Ex-Hong Kong opposition leader reportedly denied UK entry, faces deportation

South China Morning Post – World · China

A former Hong Kong opposition leader has reportedly been denied entry to the United Kingdom and faces deportation back to the city after seeking residence usin…

Geopolitics

Indian-American Sikh teen’s family questions scoring in Trump-era civics contest

Indian Express – World · India

- Family of 15-year-old Sikh student Aangad Singh disputes scoring errors in the Trump-administered 1776 Award civics competition, alleging misjudged answers o…

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