Geopolitics
Israeli settlers attack Sinjil town in occupied West Bank
Al Jazeera – News · Middle East
Clashes erupted after Israeli settlers attacked the outskirts of the occupied West Bank town of Sinjil.
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Trump alleges 'shocking vulnerabilities' in US election security ahead of midterms
BBC News – World · Europe
The president accuses China of meddling in the 2020 election, directly contradicting past findings from US intelligence.
Geopolitics
He Was a Russian Political Survivor, Until the Masked Men Appeared
The New York Times – World · US
Boris B. Nadezhdin, an outspoken opponent of the war in Ukraine, says he knows why he was detained: “Among our leadership, there is panic and chaos.”
Geopolitics
How Andy Burnham Becomes Britain’s New Prime Minister
The New York Times – World · US
Andy Burnham is set to officially become the next prime minister on Monday, but a number of things have to happen before then. Here’s how everything is expecte…
Geopolitics
'If it fails, I'll return as a ghost': Wangchuk ahead of July 20 Parliament march
Times of India – World · India
Activist Sonam Wangchuk continues his hunger strike for the 20th day. He plans to join a march to Parliament on July 20. The Cockroach Janta Party supports Wan…
Geopolitics
Trump claims Obama, Biden benefited from ‘cover-up’ of China’s 2020 election meddling
Times of India – World · India
- **Trump accuses Obama-era officials of hiding evidence of Chinese interference.** - **Claim centers on alleged Chinese meddling in U.S. affairs.** - **Ac…
Geopolitics
How Trump’s address was bluntly aimed at destabilizing the US electoral system
The Guardian – World · Europe
US president using office and intelligence agencies to try to undermine confidence in elections before midtermsDonald Trump used the imprimatur of the presiden…
Geopolitics
Japan changes rules to save shrinking monarchy, but bars female emperors
South China Morning Post – World · China
Japan’s parliament approved on Friday a revised Imperial House Law to address the issue of the shrinking royal family, while retaining the long-standing male-o…
Geopolitics
More than 500 Rohingya vanished at sea - what happened?
BBC News – World · Europe
Two boats carrying an estimated 530 Rohingyas have disappeared since leaving Myanmar on 29 June.
Geopolitics
Trump makes unverified claims of China ‘election meddling’ as critics fear ploy to challenge midterm results
The Guardian – World · Europe
Opponents warn president’s address about 2020 election loss is a bid to sow confusion ahead of midterms that could deliver big losses for RepublicansDonald Tru…
Geopolitics
Unease in NCP after signs of NCP (SP) tilting towards NDA
Times of India – World · India
NCP leaders Praful Patel and Sunil Tatkare met Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis without informing Sunetra Pawar. Speculations are rife about NCP (SP) potential…
Geopolitics
Could Trump’s ‘last-gasp’ China election claims derail Xi’s US trip?
South China Morning Post – World · China
US President Donald Trump’s prime-time attack on China over alleged election interference marks a significant escalation in the rivalry between Washington and …
Geopolitics
China, elections and Iran: the takeaways from Trump’s White House address
South China Morning Post – World · China
In a fiery prime-time address to the nation, US President Donald Trump delivered an unprecedented broadside against China, accusing Beijing of orchestrating th…
Geopolitics
Trump rehashes wide-ranging US election claims and releases heavily redacted documents in primetime address – live updates
The Guardian – World · Europe
President accused China of ‘sinister election meddling’ and railed against US intelligence in latest effort to paint a picture of degraded US election systemSi…
Geopolitics
US election system is ‘so broken, so vulnerable that no one can defend it’, says Trump
Indian Express – World · India
- Trump claims U.S. election systems are vulnerable to hacking, tying claims to 2020 loss and calling for the Save America Act to secure midterms. - He alleg…
Geopolitics
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un meets with top Chinese official
Al Jazeera – News · Middle East
The meeting comes after Xi visited Kim, promising closer diplomatic, law enforcement and military cooperation.
Geopolitics
Pauline Hanson laments end of White Australia policy and talks up daughter’s leadership potential
The Guardian – World · Europe
Appearing on a podcast with the far-right UK activist who goes by the name Tommy Robinson, Hanson makes evidence-free claims about migrantsFollow our Australia…
Geopolitics
Bahrain and Kuwait face Iranian fire as U.S. airstrikes expand to target more bridges
The Hindu – World · India
For the first time in this latest round of violence, strikes also reached into areas around Iran's capital, Tehran, showing a widening set of targets for the A…
Geopolitics
Trump unveils report on alleged Chinese election meddling
Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe
Donald Trump announced the declassification of intelligence reports alleging Chinese interference in US elections. He claims Beijing obtained 220 million US vo…
Geopolitics
Hong Kong won’t see a bright future by constantly looking to its past
South China Morning Post – World · China
Earlier this month, the first batch of 14,000 free tickets to visit the People’s Liberation Army’s naval vessels during their stopover in Hong Kong was claimed…
Geopolitics
Congress must pass 'Voter ID Save America Act': Trump in his address to United States
Times of India – World · India
- TOI World Desk's team of seasoned journalists and passionate writers cover global events with diverse perspectives, 24/7. - Committed to accuracy, depth, a…
Geopolitics
Trump’s intense attacks have failed to sway Iran. He’s trying again anyway
South China Morning Post – World · China
President Donald Trump has ramped up US air strikes on Iran and threatened broader escalation, but there is little sign that a military strategy that has alr…
Geopolitics
Trump to attend FIFA World Cup final on July 19: White House
The Hindu – World · India
Press Secretary Leavitt said she did not know whether Mr. Trump would be supporting Argentina or Spain after he criticised the European nation at a NATO summit…
Geopolitics
Falling debris from intercepted Iranian strikes sparks fires in Kuwait
Al Jazeera – News · Middle East
Moment a projectile struck a border area between Kuwait and Iraq, sparking a fire and sending thick smoke into the sky.
Geopolitics
Trump ends national address with focus on Chinese interference in US election data
South China Morning Post – World · China
US President Donald Trump will deliver a prime-time “Speech to the Nation” on Thursday at 9pm Eastern Time, or 9am Hong Kong time on Friday. Such addresses are…
Geopolitics
‘Brazen corruption’: critics denounce Trump Media plan to sell priority access to Truth Social posts
The Guardian – World · Europe
Move would allow Wall Street trading firms and other institutions to potentially profit from seeing president’s posts firstDonald Trump’s media company is plan…
Geopolitics
Vietnamese activist Bao Ngoc places rare national spotlight on Gaza
Al Jazeera – News · Middle East
Activist Bao Ngoc draws attention to plight of Palestinians in country where protest is tightly controlled.
Geopolitics
Nepal protests have a new Gen Z face, this time in anti-Balen Shah govt camp
Indian Express – World · India
- Ganesh Nepali’s self-immolation sparked protests against the Shah government, which faces criticism for its policies and alleged authoritarianism. - Govern…
Geopolitics
Democratic senator says Trump speech likely to be more ‘election denialism’ from ‘world’s most famous sore loser’ – as it happened
The Guardian – World · Europe
We’re now closing this blog. Please join us on our new live blog covering Donald Trump’s speech to the nation tonight.Trump’s speech rumored to feature electio…
Geopolitics
Qatar rejects Israeli reports of military action against Iran
Al Jazeera – News · Middle East
Qatar has rejected Israeli media reports claiming the Qataris agreed to participate in military action against Iran.
Geopolitics
Sadiq Khan joins House of Lords as outgoing UK PM names 26 new peers
Al Jazeera – News · Middle East
PM Keir Starmer's final honours list also includes campaigners, military leaders and senior civil servants.
Geopolitics
Trump to allege Chinese meddling in US elections during primetime speech: Report
Times of India – World · India
- TOI World Desk's team of seasoned journalists and writers covers global events round the clock. - Committed to accuracy, depth, and timely reporting on int…
Geopolitics
Ukraine’s Patriot missile request tests Japan’s pacifist limits
South China Morning Post – World · China
Japan’s firm support for Ukraine in its war against Russia is expected to be tested after Kyiv expressed interest in working with Tokyo to produce Patriot inte…
Geopolitics
A 59-Year-Old Hunger Striker Joins a Gen Z Protest Movement in India
The New York Times – World · US
Sonam Wangchuk, a longtime activist, has fasted for 19 days, joining forces with a student-led campaign to change India’s education system.
Geopolitics
Call all-party meet to discuss delimitation bill: Kharge to PM Modi
Times of India – World · India
Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge requested an all-party meeting with Prime Minister Modi. He seeks details on the revised Constitution (131st Amendment) Bill.…
Geopolitics
One man's hunger strike changed India's map. Can it still change politics?
BBC News – World · Europe
Why hunger strikes still shape Indian politics, from Gandhi to Sonam Wangchuk.
Geopolitics
Army chief visits military base near Siliguri Corridor to review operational preparedness
Times of India – World · India
Army chief General Dhiraj Seth reviewed operational preparedness of Eastern Command formations. He visited IV Corps, XXXIII Corps, and III Corps during his tou…
Geopolitics
Ukraine Was on a Roll. Then a Clash Over War Strategy Exploded Into View.
The New York Times – World · US
From an underground parking garage, Ukraine’s newly dismissed defense minister aired the most dramatic, public critique of the military command to emerge durin…
Geopolitics
Ilhan Omar renews push for US to join ICC amid Trump pressure
Al Jazeera – News · Middle East
The resolution comes days after US Secretary of State Marco Rubio pledged to 'dismantle' the international court.
Geopolitics
US to toughen up visa regulations for Chinese journalists, foreign students
South China Morning Post – World · China
The White House moved on Thursday to tighten visa rules for foreign students, media and those on exchange programmes, including stricter limits on Chinese jour…
Geopolitics
JD Vance accuses Israel of 'manipulating' US public opinion to prolong Iran war
BBC News – World · Europe
The US vice president says he thinks some Israeli politicians are trying to detail efforts to end the conflict.
Geopolitics
Andy Burnham to promise to ‘fix the big things’ in first speech as Labour leader
The Guardian – World · Europe
Burnham, who is set to take the job on Friday, will promise to give back control to communities and spread growthAndy Burnham will pledge he has the “courage t…
Geopolitics
Iran says seven killed in latest US strikes, warns war ‘will spread’
Al Jazeera – News · Middle East
Reported attacks on bridges, rail and communications infrastructure come as both sides harden their positions.
Geopolitics
Donald Trump live: US president accuses China of election interference
Al Jazeera – News · Middle East
Critics fear Trump is attempting to spread doubt about election integrity before the pivotal 2026 midterm races.
Geopolitics
As Argentina Holds Up Falklands Banner on Defeating England, Here’s What to Know About the War
The New York Times – World · US
Argentina and Britain fought a bloody war over the Falkland Islands in 1982. Decades later, the dispute suffuses matches between England and Argentina.
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