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Geopolitics

White House says firings ‘imminent’ as plan to reopen U.S. government collapses

The Hindu – World · India

Senate Democrats, who are demanding extended health care subsidies for low income families, refused to help the majority Republicans approve a House-passed bil…

Geopolitics

Israel issues ‘last’ warning for Gazans to flee main city

The Hindu – World · India

Israel's Defence Minister Katz said the military had seized the Netzarim corridor, linking central Gaza to the western coast, effectively cutting the north of …

Geopolitics

Musk becomes first person to hit $500 billion net worth, Forbes list shows

The Hindu – World · India

Tesla stock has been driving the increase in Mr. Musk's net worth; the shares have risen more than 14% so far this year

Geopolitics

FIFA pushes back on Trump comments about moving World Cup games from ‘dangerous’ cities

The Hindu – World · India

The 11 U.S. host cities, plus three in Mexico and two in Canada, are contracted with FIFA which would face significant logistical and legal issues to make chan…

Geopolitics

U.K. plans tougher settlement rules for refugees

The Hindu – World · India

The new proposal will mean permanent residence is not guaranteed, and will be subject to a longer process that includes showing a contribution to Britain

Geopolitics

Colombia expels Israeli diplomats over Gaza flotilla intercept

The Hindu – World · India

Writing on X, Mr. Petro announced the expulsion of "the entire diplomatic delegation of Israel" over what he called "a new international crime" by Prime Minist…

Geopolitics

Trump to meet China’s Xi in four weeks, discuss soy

The Hindu – World · India

The U.S. President claims that soybean farmers are suffering due to China, alleging that Mr. Xi uses soybeans as a negotiation tactic ahead of talks

Geopolitics

Macron says tanker off France is linked to Russia's shadow oil fleet

The Hindu – World · India

The tanker was sailing last week off the coast of Denmark and was cited by European naval experts as possibly being involved in drone flights over the country

Geopolitics

Putin to visit India, meet Modi on December 5

The Hindu – World · India

According to latest data, India cut Russian oil imports by 16% in September; future orders unclear

Geopolitics

Republicans, Democrats blame each other on 1st day of U.S. government shutdown as tourist sites close

The Hindu – World · India

Neither side said it would budge, but, as the finger-pointing persisted, the economic pain became more likely to spread — potentially putting hundreds of thous…

Geopolitics

Watch: Global flotilla intercepted by Israeli navy near Gaza

The Hindu – World · India

Here is a summary of the news article in 4 clear bullet points: • A global flotilla, attempting to reach Gaza, was intercepted by the Israeli navy. • The flot…

Geopolitics

Taiwan says 'will not agree' to making 50% of its chips in U.S.

The Hindu – World · India

Taiwan is struggling to finalise a tariff deal with Washington, after President Donald Trump's administration imposed a temporary 20% levy that has alarmed the…

Geopolitics

South Korea's President apologises over poorly managed foreign adoption programmes

The Hindu – World · India

Findings by the Truth and Reconciliation Commission and recent court rulings have confirmed some cases of human rights abuses in the course of international ad…

Geopolitics

Philippines earthquake toll rises to 72 as search winds down

The Hindu – World · India

“We have zero missing, so the assumption is all are accounted for,” National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council spokesman Junie Castillo said, addi…

Geopolitics

Watch: Gen Z-led protests sweep Morocco over World Cup spending

The Hindu – World · India

Here are four clear bullet points summarizing the news article: • Gen Z-led protests sweep Morocco, calling for accountability on World Cup spending. • Protes…

Geopolitics

Watch: Jane Goodall, iconic primatologist and conservationist, dies at 91

The Hindu – World · India

Jane Goodall, the pioneering primatologist and conservationist, has died at 91. She transformed the study of chimpanzees at Gombe Stream Reserve, highlighting …

Geopolitics

Kremlin says the U.S. already gives Ukraine intelligence on a regular basis

The Hindu – World · India

United States will provide Ukraine with intelligence on long-range energy infrastructure targets within Russia as Washington weighs whether to send Kyiv missil…

Geopolitics

Three dead in Manchester synagogue ‘terrorist’ attack, including suspect: U.K. police; two arrests made

The Hindu – World · India

The incident took place as people gathered at the synagogue on Yom Kippur, the day of atonement and the most solemn day in the Jewish calendar

Geopolitics

Jane Goodall: the scientist who gave chimps names, not numbers

The Hindu – World · India

Reflecting on her legacy is to see in one career both the promise and the perils of expanding science’s boundaries

Geopolitics

‘Brings no benefit to Palestinian people’: Italy’s PM Meloni again criticises Gaza flotilla; 22 Italians held

The Hindu – World · India

Italy’s Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani said the activists would be sent to Europe on charter planes from as early as Friday (October 3)

Geopolitics

Earthquake with preliminary 5 magnitude shakes Istanbul, causing panic

The Hindu – World · India

Turkey’s emergency services say that a moderately strong earthquake has shaken Istanbul and northwestern parts of the country

Geopolitics

UN urged to act on racial violence against Bangladesh’s indigenous peoples

The Hindu – World · India

Rights body flags alleged Army action in Chittagong Hill Tracts, killing at least three

Geopolitics

U.N. says at least 91 killed in besieged Darfur city last month

The Hindu – World · India

The United Nations reports that at least 91 civilians were killed in Sudan’s city of el-Fasher in attacks by the Rapid Support Forces last month

Geopolitics

It would be a shame if India found supplying weapons to Israel: Navi Pillay

The Hindu – World · India

In this interview, the former UN High Commissioner for Human Rights who chaired the Commission which spent two years documenting over 60,000 Palestinian deaths…

Geopolitics

China’s coast guard holds National Day celebrations at disputed shoal claimed by Philippines

The Hindu – World · India

China’s coast guard has raised the national flag near a disputed shoal in the South China Sea

Geopolitics

Taliban ‘Foreign Minister’ Muttaqi to visit India next week

The Hindu – World · India

Indian officials indicated that the ‘temporary exemption’ that was issued by the UN Security Council’s sanctions committee on September 30 finally firmed up th…

Geopolitics

Putin criticises U.S. efforts to pressure India and China into cutting energy ties with Moscow

The Hindu – World · India

The Russian President said that if higher tariffs are imposed on Russia’s trade partners, it would drive up global prices and force the U.S. Federal Reserve to…

Geopolitics

Rallies against Israel interception of Gaza flotilla sweep Europe

The Hindu – World · India

"We are prepared to block everything. The genocidal machine must stop immediately," the demonstrators chanted.

Geopolitics

Trump says U.S. in ‘armed conflict’ with drug cartels after ordering strikes in the Caribbean

The Hindu – World · India

The Trump administration has yet to explain how the military assessed the boats' cargo and determined the passengers' alleged gang affiliation before the strik…

Geopolitics

Vladimir Putin orders government to soften trade imbalance with India

The Hindu – World · India

Putin underlined that Russia and India have never had any problems or tensions between them and always took actions by keeping in view their sensitivities

Geopolitics

Putin praises Trump but warns supplies of U.S. long-range missile to Ukraine will badly hurt ties

The Hindu – World · India

The Russian leader noted that even though Tomahawk missiles will inflict damage on Russia if supplied to Ukraine, Russian air defences will quickly adapt to th…

Geopolitics

U.S. Senator targets H-1B exemptions for Universities, research bodies

The Hindu – World · India

The proposal, known as the Visa Cap Enforcement Act, aims to tighten the numerical limits on H-1B visas by eliminating long-standing exceptions in U.S. immigra…

Geopolitics

Eiffel Tower closed as nationwide strikes held across France against austerity

The Hindu – World · India

Nationwide strikes in France protest spending cuts, demand higher taxes on the rich, impacting transportation and government decisions

Geopolitics

Israeli strikes kill dozens in Gaza as Hamas considers response to Trump’s peace proposal

The Hindu – World · India

The plan requires Hamas to return all 48 hostages — about 20 of them thought by Israel to be alive — give up power and disarm in return for the release of hund…

Geopolitics

Israeli navy intercepts boats attempting to break Gaza blockade; arrests activists

The Hindu – World · India

The Global Sumud Flotilla was the largest yet to try to break the blockade, and it comes at a time of growing criticism of Israel's conduct in Gaza

Geopolitics

Vladimir Putin at Valdai Discussion Club: Russian President quotes on paper tigers, Trump, NATO, oil and Ukraine

The Hindu – World · India

The Russian President speaks at the Valdai Discussion Club, a forum of Russia experts in the city of Sochi

Geopolitics

Munich airport resumes flights after drone sightings trigger closure

The Hindu – World · India

Airports in Denmark, Norway and Poland have recently suspended flights over unidentified drones, while Romania and Estonia have pointed the finger at Russia, w…

Geopolitics

Japan’s next leader may be its first woman or youngest in modern era

The Hindu – World · India

The front-runners in the potentially historic Liberal Democratic Party election are conservative nationalist Sanae Takaichi, 64, and her more moderate rival Sh…

Geopolitics

U.S. Government shutdown: Trump says there could be firings and project cuts if shutdown continues

The Hindu – World · India

The Republican President said his administration was looking at using tariff revenues to issue rebate checks for Americans

Geopolitics

Indonesian crews pull 3 bodies from rubble of collapsed school with more than 50 boys still missing

The Hindu – World · India

Eight students have been confirmed dead and about 105 injured, many with head injuries and broken bones, and 55 remain unaccounted for

Geopolitics

Amid rising tensions & deepening divisions, Gandhiji's message carries renewed urgency: UN chief

The Hindu – World · India

In his special message, the U.N. Chief said that the world today is witnessing a “troubling” erosion of “our shared humanity.”

Geopolitics

Canada theatre reports two violent attacks within 10 days

The Hindu – World · India

The theatre was screening a Telugu movie among other international releases

Geopolitics

Thai court sentences gunman who killed Cambodian politician to life in prison

The Hindu – World · India

The gunman, who fled the scene and made his way across the border to Cambodia, was identified as Ekkalak Pheanoi. He was arrested and deported from Cambodia, a…

Geopolitics

Massive fire erupts at Chevron refinery near Los Angeles

The Hindu – World · India

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass wrote in a post on X that there was no known impact to the airport

Geopolitics

Typhoon Bualoi: Death toll rises to 51 in Vietnam, banks told to support affected firms

The Hindu – World · India

Vietnam disaster management agency raised its estimate of property damage caused by the typhoon and its flooding to $603 million, up from $435.8 million in a p…

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