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Geopolitics

Sindoor finds a way across border as 150 Pakistan brides arrive for weddings

Times of India – World · India

Pakistani brides arrived in India through special air travel arrangements. These journeys facilitated marriages after land borders remained closed for a long t…

Geopolitics

Why is Israel building new illegal settlements?

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Israel opens construction bids for new illegal housing units in the occupied West Bank.

Geopolitics

'Ties must serve mutual interest': EAM Jaishankar on Bangladesh

Times of India – World · India

'Govt Can't Ignore Public Opinion On Pak'

Geopolitics

More than 200,000 newly displaced in Sudan’s Kordofan region

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Intensified fighting in Sudan has displaced at least 200,000 people in the Kordofan region since late last year.

Geopolitics

Israeli strikes kill two and injure others as Gaza attacks continue

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Israeli drone attack targeted a family in the central city of Deir el-Balah, killing one person and wounding others.

Geopolitics

Putin warns Ukraine has opened ‘Pandora’s box’, rejects peace proposals

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

In an interview with the Russian channel Vesti, Vladimir Putin threatened Ukraine's 'most vulnerable' economic sectors.

Geopolitics

Israel, Turkiye and the new regional reordering

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

In Syria, Israel is not only at odds with Turkiye but also with the regional and international consensus.

Geopolitics

Ukrainian drones kill at least 10, hit warehouse of Russian online retailer Ozon

South China Morning Post – World · China

Ukrainian drones killed at least 10 people in attacks against targets across Russia and Russian-occupied areas of Ukraine, including a warehouse owned by onlin…

Geopolitics

US military newspaper editor voices censorship fears after being fired

BBC News – World · Europe

Erik Slavin believes he was fired for saying in an interview that "in a hypothetical situation, censorship would be a red line".

Geopolitics

Germany news: Friedrich Merz visits area struck by fires

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

Chancellor Merz thanked firefighters who tackled recent devastating blazes in western Germany. Meanwhile, a German Cup soccer match ended in a mass brawl with …

Geopolitics

How a Trump Envoy Uses Vodka and Dirty Jokes to Conduct U.S. Diplomacy

The New York Times – World · US

The diplomat, John Coale, says his personalized approach gets results and matches the president’s style. Critics contend he is giving up too much to an authori…

Geopolitics

Why China may have little to lose as ‘weakened’ Trump seeks North Korea talks

South China Morning Post – World · China

China may have “little to lose” from talks between the United States and North Korea which, analysts say, may lead to Washington watering down its security com…

Geopolitics

Fourteen killed in strike on Myanmar monastery

BBC News – World · Europe

A rescue worker said the site had been struck twice as civilians gathered for a meditation retreat.

Geopolitics

Russian and Ukrainian attacks kill 5 people a day after deadly shopping mall drone strike by Moscow

The Hindu – World · India

- Russian drone/missile strikes killed 3+ in Ukraine; Ukrainian drones killed 2 in Russia's Krasnodar region. - Kryvyi Rih shopping center attack (16 dead) d…

Geopolitics

Who will replace Karoline Leavitt as White House press secretary? Trump drops two names

Indian Express – World · India

- Trump names Scott Jennings and Margo Martin as potential replacements for outgoing press secretary Karoline Leavitt. - Leavitt, youngest press secretary, l…

Geopolitics

Myanmar military airstrike kills 14 at Buddhist monastery: reports

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

Around 100 people were attending a meditation retreat in central Myanmar when the building was targeted by military planes, witnesses said.

Geopolitics

Myanmar air strike kills 14 praying at monastery, rebel witnesses say

South China Morning Post – World · China

A Myanmar military air strike on a monastery where civilians were gathered for a meditation retreat marking Buddhist Lent killed 14 people, two rebel fighters …

Geopolitics

Israel-Turkey tensions rise after Netanyahu orders strikes on Syrian airbase

South China Morning Post – World · China

Fears of a military confrontation between Israel and Turkey are growing after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu sought to assert dominance over Syria b…

Geopolitics

Mainland Chinese research ship spotted near Taiwan’s largest naval base

South China Morning Post – World · China

A mainland Chinese research ship has sailed close to a key Taiwanese naval base, marking its third appearance near the island since May. The Tong Ji is a 2,000…

Geopolitics

Government still weighing decision on restricting proxy voters, Hong Kong official says

South China Morning Post – World · China

Hong Kong authorities have yet to decide whether to restrict proxy voters at homeowners’ meetings to relatives or other flat owners of the same estate under pr…

Geopolitics

Lebanon’s Efforts to Tame Hezbollah Stall Amid Israel War

The New York Times – World · US

President Joseph Aoun took office with a popular mandate to reassert control after the militant group dragged the country back into war with Israel.

Geopolitics

Ukraine: Russia steps up attacks as German Foreign Minister Johan Wadephul visits Kyiv

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul has traveled to Kyiv ahead of Ukraine's 35th Independence Day. A Russian missile attack killed at least 2 people as Wad…

Geopolitics

BJP chief Nitin Nabin holds first meeting with new team ahead of polls

Times of India – World · India

Nitin Nabin led the BJP's new national team in their first meeting. They discussed upcoming assembly elections and grassroots outreach efforts. The party unv…

Geopolitics

Russian strikes on Ukraine kill two, officials say, a day after deadly attack on mall

BBC News – World · Europe

Attacks come a day after at least 16 people were killed in a double-tap strike on a shopping mall.

Geopolitics

West Asia LIVE: Trump says Iran not ready to make the 'right deal'

The Hindu – World · India

U.S. President Donald Trump said, "We have total control of that entire region ‌having to do with the Strait of ​Hormuz, and that means well into it, the land …

Geopolitics

'Antisemitic dictator': Netanyahu slams Erdogan after Turkey seeks Interpol action

Times of India – World · India

Israel's Prime Minister Netanyahu fiercely criticized Turkey's President Erdogan after Ankara sought an Interpol notice. Erdogan's government requested the no…

Geopolitics

Joint R&D, military engagement & Indo-Pacific security: India, UK deepen defence partnership

Times of India – World · India

India and the United Kingdom advanced their defence partnership during a key consultative meeting. Both nations agreed to expand military-to-military engagemen…

Geopolitics

'Arrogance brings downfall': Jayant Chaudhary on Akhilesh's 'chavanni' remark

Times of India – World · India

- **Political clash**: Union minister Jayant Chaudhary (RLD) criticized former ally Ak (SP president) over a legislative dispute. - **Alliance fracture**: Th…

Geopolitics

Natalie Harp: The Trump aide with extraordinary access — and security questions

Indian Express – World · India

- Natalie Harp’s personal letters to Trump, published by The Daily Beast, highlight her close, personal bond with the president, sparking scrutiny over her inf…

Geopolitics

Cameroon’s Aging President Returns From Monthslong Stay Abroad

The New York Times – World · US

Paul Biya, 93, had been in Switzerland since early June. The prolonged absence stirred questions about his health and plans for succession.

Geopolitics

Myanmar military strike on Buddhist monastery kills 14, including three women

Times of India – World · India

- Myanmar's military conducted an air strike on a Buddhist monastery, killing 14, including 3 women, and injuring 20. - The attack targeted a significant rel…

Geopolitics

'Quiet, quiet, quiet!' - What triggers Trump to shut down reporters?

BBC News – World · Europe

As the US president insults a journalist again, the BBC looks at the questions he does not like to answer.

Geopolitics

'We are in position of power': Iran's Pezeshkian seeks end to US war, claims victory

Times of India – World · India

Iranian President Pezeshkian seeks an end to the ongoing conflict, citing national strength and dignity. He defended a past agreement against domestic critici…

Geopolitics

Trump talks up White House ballroom and says he views strait of Hormuz as ‘American territory’ – as it happened

The Guardian – World · Europe

This blog is now closed. Read the latest herePentagon fires publisher and editor of Stars & StripesBacklash as navy carrier set to honor Black war hero cou…

Geopolitics

Over 50 detained at Jantar Mantar; protesters demand reservation for poor, not castes

Times of India – World · India

Delhi Police detained several protesters gathered at Jantar Mantar for an anti-reservation demonstration. Security was tightened around the protest site amid a…

Geopolitics

'Appalling': Canada PM Carney condemns Edmonton gurdwara attack, 2 injured

Times of India – World · India

- Two people injured in stabbing at Edmonton gurdwara on Friday. - 27-year-old man arrested after being previously released. - Incident occurred at a relig…

Geopolitics

Trump says he views strait of Hormuz as ‘American territory’

The Guardian – World · Europe

President at rally in South Carolina makes comments on key strategic waterway and jokes about bombing IranDonald Trump called the strait of Hormuz “an American…

Geopolitics

Iranian president says time to end war with US from ‘position of strength’

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Omani and Iranian foreign ministers hold a call as Washington prepares economic sanctions.

Geopolitics

California lawmaker overcomes pro-Israel spending to win special election

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Victory for state Senator Aisha Wahab marks the latest example of a progressive overcoming millions in outside spending.

Geopolitics

Malaysia’s Anwar traded reform for power. Now Umno wants it all

South China Morning Post – World · China

The roar from thousands of People’s Justice Party (PKR) delegates gathered at a grand convention centre in Melaka last weekend exuded all the confidence expect…

Geopolitics

Mexican Governor, Accused by U.S. of Helping Cartel, Returns to His Job

The New York Times – World · US

After U.S. prosecutors accused Gov. Rubén Rocha Moya of protecting the Sinaloa cartel, he said he would step down to focus on his defense. On Friday, he declar…

Geopolitics

5 Deportees Are Flown by US to Equatorial Guinea After they Resist Deplaning in Liberia

The New York Times – World · US

At least five of the people flown to Liberia under the Trump administration’s third-country deportation program resisted leaving the plane. They were then flow…

Geopolitics

Trump: ‘We’re seeing what happens’ on sanctions for Iran

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Donald Trump repeated claims that Iran is weakened economically and militarily and ‘would love’ to make a deal.

Geopolitics

US Vice President JD Vance holds midterm election rally in Ohio hometown

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

The vice president's speech hinged heavily on economic themes, as voter confidence slips for Republican policies.

Geopolitics

These bookshops let Chinese readers question their country - now the doors are closing

BBC News – World · Europe

For some mainlanders, Hong Kong's independent bookstores are a window into a different, freer world.

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