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Geopolitics

US party heads to China to examine national security implications of trade relationship

South China Morning Post – World · China

Delegates representing a United States congressional advisory panel are making their first trip to China in seven years to investigate how the two countries’ e…

Geopolitics

France and Germany reach nuclear deal as Europe builds up defences

South China Morning Post – World · China

The leaders of Germany and France announced on Friday that the German military would participate in a nuclear exercise under a French initiative to deepen Euro…

Geopolitics

Russian army deserters in Germany: 'No choice but to run'

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

Almost all asylum applications by Russian deserters are being denied by German authorities. DW and Russian-language media outlet Astra spoke to one of the youn…

Geopolitics

How Yunnan’s mineral wealth and border corridors could solve China’s ‘Malacca dilemma’

South China Morning Post – World · China

With its vast strategic mineral reserves and land corridors to Southeast Asia, China’s southwestern province of Yunnan is vital to the country’s preparedness t…

Geopolitics

New bills, old battles, changed equations: What awaits Parliament this Monsoon Session

Times of India – World · India

Parliament's Monsoon Session begins Monday with a packed legislative agenda. The government aims to pass the Women's Reservation Bill after its earlier defeat.…

Geopolitics

Lebanon’s president to meet Trump, push for Israeli withdrawal

South China Morning Post – World · China

Lebanese President Joseph Aoun will make ⁠his first trip to the White House this week to present a plan to US President Donald Trump on how to disarm Iran-back…

Geopolitics

Singapore’s Kenneth Jeyaretnam, Reform Party leader, dies aged 67

South China Morning Post – World · China

Kenneth Jeyaretnam, secretary general of the Reform Party (RP), has died, his wife said on Sunday. He was 67 years old. Jeyaretnam died in his sleep, surrounde…

Geopolitics

NY Mayor says still mulling Netanyahu arrest during UN meet

The Hindu – World · India

Zohran Mamdani dmitted he was not sure if he has the power to order the New York Police Department to detain a foreign leader but is discussing the matter with…

Geopolitics

Cuban dissident Luis Manuel Otero Alcántara goes into exile in US

BBC News – World · Europe

He was arrested in 2021 during Cuba's largest anti-government protests in decades and spent five years ⁠in prison.

Geopolitics

Israel demolishes Palestinian home in Masafer Yatta

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Israel demolishes Palestinian home in Masafer Yatta

Geopolitics

U.S. military says two troops dead, one missing after Iran attacks base in Jordan

The Hindu – World · India

Minutes before the announcement, Iran's supreme leader warned of “unforgettable lessons” if the U.S. keeps attacking the Islamic Republic

Geopolitics

The number one health issue in Palestine is the Israeli occupation

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

In both Gaza and the West Bank, Israeli policies are devastating Palestinian health with deadly consequences.

Geopolitics

Dozens of Russian missiles pound Kyiv in major attack

The Guardian – World · Europe

At least one death with authorities reporting fires and damage to offices and homes, while Ukraine’s forces earlier hit logistics warehouses in RussiaRussia ha…

Geopolitics

US bombs Iran for eighth-straight night

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

The US has launched a new wave of strikes on Iran after two American soldiers were killed by Iranian strikes in Jordan.

Geopolitics

Hong Kong’s Legco sets off for Beijing on week-long national affairs study trip

South China Morning Post – World · China

Hong Kong’s lawmakers have embarked on an unprecedented week-long study visit to Beijing, with the Legislative Council’s president saying the trip would help t…

Geopolitics

Moment Iranian missiles hit airbase in Jordan killing US soldiers

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

A video captures the moment an Iranian missile struck Jordan’s Muwaffaq Salti Airbase, killing two US service members.

Geopolitics

Chinese President Xi Jinping's message to American technology companies on AI

Times of India – World · India

- TOI Tech Desk is a dedicated team delivering tech news to The Times of India readers. - Covers gadget launches, reviews, trends, analysis, and breaking tec…

Geopolitics

At least one killed as Russian ballistic missiles hit Kyiv

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Russian missiles struck Kyiv and the surrounding region early on Sunday, killing at least one person and injuring nine.

Geopolitics

How the second phase of the Iran-U.S. war started and why it is raging | Explained

The Hindu – World · India

The MoU, signed on June 14, stipulated Iran would allow ships to pass “with no charge for 60 days only,” and that Iran would work with Oman to “define the futu…

Geopolitics

São Tomé and Príncipe heads to polls in tense presidential election

The Guardian – World · Europe

Incumbent Carlos Vila Nova hopes to defeat his former party and secure second term as independentVoters in São Tomé and Príncipe go to the polls for a presiden…

Geopolitics

Palestinian teenage footballer dies after Israeli settler attack

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Palestinian teenage footballer, Fadi al-Naasan, has died a week after being shot by Israeli forces.

Geopolitics

Hungary's President signs constitutional amendment ending his term

The Hindu – World · India

Mr. Sulyok's term will officially end at midnight on Monday (July 20), when speaker of Parliament, Ágnes Forsthoffer, will automatically assume his duties unti…

Geopolitics

Iran’s Mojtaba Khamenei warns US of ‘unforgettable lessons’, calls Trump’s MoU ‘worthless’

Indian Express – World · India

- Iran’s Supreme Leader warns US attacks violate a recent agreement, accusing Trump of untrustworthy promises and threatening retaliation. - Escalating hosti…

Geopolitics

New EU border system tripling time at passport control, airport boss says

BBC News – World · Europe

Ryanair has also warned passengers travelling to Europe this summer to prepare for extended waits.

Geopolitics

Exiled Cuban artist Otero Alcantara has arrived in US, Rubio confirms

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Otero Alcantara is part of the San Isidro Movement, which has long been the target of Cuban repression.

Geopolitics

Netanyahu declares support for Argentina ahead of World Cup final

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Argentina’s ambassador to Israel has presented Benjamin Netanyahu with a football jersey ahead of the World Cup final.

Geopolitics

Iran's Supreme Leader says U.S. breaches show Trump's signature is 'worthless'

The Hindu – World · India

Washington ‌and Tehran have ​exchanged strikes after a ceasefire ⁠agreement fell apart last week, ‌raising fears of a return to all-out war

Geopolitics

2 US troops killed, 1 missing in Jordan as Iran strikes Washington allies across Gulf

Indian Express – World · India

- Two US troops killed, one missing in Jordan after Iran attacked US allies, escalating tensions amid renewed US strikes on Iran. - Iran targeted Jordanian, …

Geopolitics

Conservatives around world at war against ‘leftwing globalists’, Bridget McKenzie tells CPAC London event

The Guardian – World · Europe

Nationals senator echoes comments by Pauline Hanson as Labor criticises One Nation leader’s divisive stanceFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updat…

Geopolitics

US-Iran War News Live Updates: US launches new airstrikes to ‘swiftly punish’ Iran for killing American troops

Indian Express – World · India

- Jordan's military shot down three Iranian missiles, with the fourth landing in a remote area; no casualties reported. - U.S. strikes on Iran intensified, t…

Geopolitics

Cuban dissident artist Otero Alcantara lands in US exile

South China Morning Post – World · China

Prominent Cuban dissident artist Luis Manuel Otero Alcantara flew to exile on Saturday in the United States after serving a five-year sentence on the island, a…

Geopolitics

Why Jordan Is Becoming a New Focus in the U.S.-Iran War

The New York Times – World · US

Four Iranian attacks in five days have targeted U.S. troops in Jordan, U.S. officials said, including one on Friday that killed two soldiers and left another s…

Geopolitics

Cuban dissident artist arrives in US after 5 years in prison

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

Luis Manuel Otero Alcantara, a prominent Cuban artist and dissident, was detained in July 2021 as he attempted to join unprecedented mass protests across the c…

Geopolitics

Hungary’s president agrees to stand down after law change ends his term

The Guardian – World · Europe

Tamás Sulyok signed the constitutional amendment that cited ‘serious loss of confidence’ in him as leader Hungary’s president, Tamás Sulyok, has agreed to step…

Geopolitics

Did the Ukraine war spark China’s quiet ban on most civilian drone flights in cities?

South China Morning Post – World · China

For years, aerial drones frequently buzzed above the Huangpu River in Shanghai, capturing breathtaking views of one of China’s most iconic central business dis…

Geopolitics

As the UK discusses an EU return, Hong Kong offers lessons

South China Morning Post – World · China

The recent resignation of Keir Starmer as Britain’s prime minister has reignited a debate over the United Kingdom’s post-Brexit identity – and talk of rejoinin…

Geopolitics

NDA ranks boosted as Om Birla okays 6 rebel UBT MPs joining Shiv Sena

Times of India – World · India

- Speaker Om Birla recognized six Shiv Sena (UBT) MPs' decision, boosting BJP-led NDA's Lok Sabha ranks. - The MPs, rebels from Shiv Sena (UBT), joined the B…

Geopolitics

Cockroach Party protest intensifies after Wangchuk forcibly hospitalised

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Protest by India's Cockroach Janta Party has intensified after activist Sonam Wangchuk was forcibly hospitalised.

Geopolitics

Ukraine’s Top General Becomes a Target of Protesters’ Anger

The New York Times – World · US

Demonstrators supporting Ukraine’s ousted defense minister have begun denouncing the commander he clashed with in office, Gen. Oleksandr Syrskyi.

Geopolitics

Hungary's president signs amendment ending his own term

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

An ally of former PM Viktor Orban has signed a constitutional amendment ending his own term as head of state. Tamas Sulyok criticized the law, while lawmakers …

Geopolitics

Palestinian teenage footballer dies a week after Israeli settler attack

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

A week after he was shot in his West Bank village, Fadi al-Nassan's death comes amid a surge in settler violence.

Geopolitics

Two US troops killed and one missing in Jordan after Iranian attacks

The Guardian – World · Europe

Sirens sound in Bahrain and Kuwait accuses Tehran of targeting civilian sites and infrastructure as Iran strikes US alliesTwo US troops were killed and one rem…

Geopolitics

Germany: CDU's Jens Spahn resigns amid surrogacy controversy

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

Surrogacy is not permitted in Germany and the conservative Christian Democratic Union (CDU) opposes its legalization. Spahn and his husband had their child thr…

Geopolitics

Why has the ‘ceasefire’ in Gaza failed to stop Israel’s attacks?

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Palestinians who have endured Israel's genocidal war are still being targeted.

Geopolitics

Hungary's president agrees to stand down after parliament backs removal

BBC News – World · Europe

Tamás Sulyok, seen as an Orbán loyalist, had until Saturday night to agree to end his term.

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