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Geopolitics

Did Russia aid Iranian drone attacks on CIA sites? What report says

Times of India – World · India

US intelligence agencies are investigating Russia's potential role in recent Iranian drone attacks. Analysts are examining the precision and effectiveness of …

Geopolitics

US-Iran War News Live Updates: 2 killed, 11 wounded in US attack on Iran-Iraq border

Indian Express – World · India

- US continues strikes on Iran, Rubio criticizes Tehran for breaking deals. 12th night of attacks caused casualties in Bushehr, Ahvaz, Sirik. - Houthi rebels…

Geopolitics

Will Trump’s bunker buster bombs punch through Iran’s Pickaxe Mountain?

The Hindu – World · India

The U.S. faces a complex challenge at Iran’s Pickaxe Mountain, where powerful bunker buster bombs face hardy geological formations. Success is also limited by …

Geopolitics

Australia news live: Albanese attacks ‘attention-seeking culture wars’ of One Nation and announces new Fair Work court

The Guardian – World · Europe

Follow liveGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastSelf-reported domestic violence incidents declining in NSW but deaths and hospitalisation…

Geopolitics

House Democrat calls for congressional hearings on Trump administration’s nuclear deal with Saudi Arabia – as it happened

The Guardian – World · Europe

This live blog is now closed.US signs landmark nuclear deal with Saudi ArabiaSign up for the Breaking News US emailA reminder that my colleagues are covering t…

Geopolitics

‘She’s blown it’: support frays for Japan PM Takaichi over controversial laws

South China Morning Post – World · China

Public support for Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi appears to be fraying, with two new opinion polls suggesting voters are losing patience with a leader…

Geopolitics

US tariffs ‘strengthen’ Lula against Bolsonaro’s son in upcoming elections

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

With Lula polling ahead and tariffs squeezing Brazil's economy, the Bolsonaro family's Washington strategy is faltering.

Geopolitics

US House passes $1.15 trillion military bill expanding Israel cooperation

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Bill to fund war on Iran and a handful of Trump priorities passes largely along party lines, faces Senate uncertainty.

Geopolitics

US hits Iran as Houthis claim strikes on Saudi tankers

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

The US is carrying out its 12th night of strikes on Iran. Meanwhile, Yemen's Houthis are claiming attacks on Saudi oil tankers in the Red Sea. DW has the lates…

Geopolitics

South Korea’s top conservative ‘a wounded lame duck’ after guilty verdict

South China Morning Post – World · China

A South Korean court’s conviction of Seoul’s mayor for illegal polling payments threatens to put an end to his presidential ambitions just weeks after he won a…

Geopolitics

Iran war live: US launches new attacks; Houthis attack 2 Saudi oil tankers

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

US and Iran trade new threats as more explosions are reported in Iranian cities, including Sirik, Ahvaz and Bushehr.

Geopolitics

US and Saudi Arabia reach historic nuclear energy deal

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

The deal is another sign of growing US-Saudi ties during US President Donald Trump's second term. The agreement, known as a 123 Agreement, would allow Saudi Ar…

Geopolitics

Kalyan Banerjee suspended from Lok Sabha as rebel MPs complain of foul language

Times of India – World · India

- **Kalyan Banerjee**, Trinamool Congress MP, suspended from Lok Sabha for remainder of term. - Suspension follows allegations of inappropriate behavior he’s…

Geopolitics

Trump to steer billions from universities to AI and individual scientists to counter China

South China Morning Post – World · China

US President Donald Trump’s administration will redirect billions of dollars in federal research funding away from universities to individual scientists and AI…

Geopolitics

Trump scoffs at ‘affordability’ as he touts economic policies at Georgia rally

The Guardian – World · Europe

President visits swing state to promote ‘Trump accounts’ and says high prices lingering from Joe Biden’s presidency Donald Trump scoffed at the word “affordabi…

Geopolitics

Watch: What we know about the US-Saudi nuclear deal

BBC News – World · Europe

The BBC's Sarah Smith explains the implications of the landmark cooperation agreement between both countries.

Geopolitics

US Congress explores new tariffs, sanctions to counter China’s shipbuilding dominance

South China Morning Post – World · China

US lawmakers are examining tariffs, port fees and sanctions targeting China’s shipbuilding industry, as US Congress searches for ways to rebuild America’s seve…

Geopolitics

US unveils civilian nuclear deal with Saudi Arabia

South China Morning Post – World · China

The US on Wednesday announced a landmark deal with Saudi Arabia that would establish a civilian nuclear programme in the Gulf country, with Washington insistin…

Geopolitics

Scottish Labour’s rivals decry ‘chancer’ Anas Sarwar for resigning to join Andy Burnham’s government

The Guardian – World · Europe

New prime minister has made Sarwar – the first senior Labour figure to call for Keir Starmer’s resignation – a peerScottish Labour’s rivals in Holyrood have sl…

Geopolitics

Why Are Young People in India Protesting?

The New York Times – World · US

A youth-led movement angry over the education system and a lack of jobs is posing a rare challenge to a government that has ruled for more than a decade with a…

Geopolitics

Indian police cracked down on 'cockroach' protesters. They went home and made memes about it

BBC News – World · Europe

For 'cockroach' protesters, reels and memes became a way of documenting fear, making sense of violence and refusing to let it have the last word.

Geopolitics

What is Beijing thinking? Why Washington is struggling to understand its rival

South China Morning Post – World · China

After Donald Trump’s high-stakes summit with Xi Jinping in May, the idea of US-China “strategic stability” appeared in readouts from both sides. While the Whit…

Geopolitics

U.S. announces civilian nuclear deal with Saudi Arabia

The Hindu – World · India

"Together, these two agreements lay the legal foundation for a decades-long, multi-billion-dollar partnership that advances several priority economic and strat…

Geopolitics

US launches new strikes as Iran warns of regional turmoil

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Tehran's chief negotiator says if Iran's 'security is not ensured, no infrastructure will be safe'.

Geopolitics

US and Saudi Arabia announce nuclear cooperation deal

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Trump administration says 'historic' agreement will 'reinforce global nonproliferation standards' and create jobs in US.

Geopolitics

Parliament washout again; govt reaches out to opposition to end impasse

Times of India – World · India

- India's govt and opposition in intense talks to resolve Parliament deadlock. - Discussions follow police crackdown's aftermath, heightening political tensi…

Geopolitics

Curbs on foreign funding not uniquely Indian, says govt ahead of bill to tweak FCRA

Times of India – World · India

The government staunchly supported the amendments to the Foreign Contribution Regulation Act (FCRA), arguing that unregulated foreign money poses a threat to d…

Geopolitics

US lawmakers accuse China of using UN peacekeeping forces to spy on countries

South China Morning Post – World · China

Lawmakers called out China’s growing footprint at the United Nations on Wednesday as a vehicle for espionage even as a Congressional hearing over its funding d…

Tech & Startups

The White House Is Trying to Figure Out What to Do About Chinese AI

Wired · Global

There’s a debate going on in the Trump administration over how to handle increasingly powerful Chinese AI models.

Geopolitics

India’s Rahul Gandhi speaks out after release

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Indian opposition leader Rahul Gandhi has spoken out publicly for the first time since he was arrested during protests.

Geopolitics

U.S.-Saudi Nuclear Deal Stokes Israeli Concerns of Mideast Arms Race

The New York Times – World · US

An Israeli minister sought to downplay the agreement, while critics said it could spur other regional countries to pursue a nuclear program, and potentially th…

Geopolitics

Ukraine’s new military chief pledges to escalate retaliation against Russia

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov is due to meet US counterpart Marco Rubio, but progress towards peace unlikely.

Geopolitics

UN rights chief condemns Nicaragua’s decision to abolish elections

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

UN rights chief condemns worsening repression in Nicaragua, urging the restoration of freedoms and the rule of law.

Geopolitics

Trump: Iran will ‘pay a big price’ for US troop deaths

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

US President Trump warned that Iran will ‘pay a big price’ right before he attended a dignified transfer ceremony.

Geopolitics

Rupali Ganguly asks students to protest peacefully: Demand for justice over paper leaks is valid

Times of India – World · India

Actress Rupali Ganguly expressed her thoughts on the current student protests, asserting that outside forces have taken control of the movements. She emphasize…

Geopolitics

Sharad Pawar meets PM Modi, timing fuels buzz of delimit bill talk

Times of India – World · India

- **Sharad Pawar** and daughter **Supriya Sule** met after arriving at **Jantar Mantar** to support **CJP protesters**. - The meeting occurred **a day after*…

Geopolitics

Burnham stirs up political row with review of release plans for violent criminals

The Guardian – World · Europe

PM says he wants to ensure ‘everything has been looked at’ amid outrage at policy from family of PC Andrew HarperAndy Burnham is immersed in a deepening politi…

Geopolitics

Water cannon deployed at India education system protests

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Indian police deployed water cannons in Raipur at student protests demanding the resignation of the education minister.

Geopolitics

Key takeaways from Khalil al-Hayya’s first speech as Hamas leader

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

The newly appointed leader says Hamas would work to help the people of Gaza and achieve a united Palestinian state.

Geopolitics

Hungary: Ex-PM Orban pledges resistance to Magyar 'tyranny'

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

Hungary's former prime minister alleges that his successor has "dismantled the rule of law and eliminated checks and balances." Peter Magyar has pursued Viktor…

Geopolitics

Zelenskyy under growing pressure to reinstate sacked defence minister

The Guardian – World · Europe

Campaigners in Ukraine pledge to continue nationwide protests until Mykhailo Fedorov gets his job back Volodymyr Zelenskyy was under growing pressure to reinst…

General

Send your questions for Richard Engel on the war with Iran and more

NBC News – World · US

The United States is about to enter its fifth month of war with Iran, and NBC News’ chief foreign correspondent Richard Engel has been covering all the develop…

Geopolitics

Iran’s Ghalibaf says ‘no oil sales’ if Tehran is blocked, warns on regional security

Indian Express – World · India

- Iran’s negotiator warns that oil sales in the region will collapse if Tehran’s security isn’t guaranteed, linking Strait of Hormuz safety to the absence of U…

Geopolitics

Mamdani backs off pledge to arrest Netanyahu citing lack of authority

BBC News – World · Europe

The New York City mayor instead called on US authorities to act on International Criminal Court's arrest warrant against the Israeli prime minister.

Geopolitics

Zelenskyy talks with Trump envoys amid attacks on Russia

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

Ukraine's president said he discussed reinvigorating diplomacy with US envoys Witkoff and Kushner. The talk followed strikes by Ukraine's military on warehouse…

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