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Geopolitics

Chinese army engineers run first triple-nuke-strike experiment in lab

South China Morning Post – World · China

The US military launched a covert strike on Iranian nuclear facilities in June, dropping several massive bunker-busting bombs on a single target. While US offi…

Geopolitics

Chinese retailer Miniso to spin off Top Toy, list it in Hong Kong

South China Morning Post – World · China

Chinese budget retailer Miniso plans to spin off its Top Toy brand and list it in Hong Kong, riding a wave of investor enthusiasm for Chinese toymakers and hig…

Geopolitics

Taxi drivers grumble as Hong Kong doubles parking meter charge

South China Morning Post – World · China

Some Hong Kong taxi drivers have said they have no choice but to swallow a 100 per cent increase in metered parking fees from HK$8 (US$1) to HK$16 per hour tha…

Geopolitics

Is China’s J-35 fighter jet stealthier than the US’ F-35?

South China Morning Post – World · China

China’s carrier-borne J-35 fighter has a radar cross-section smaller than a human palm, pointing to a big step forward in stealth technology, according to stat…

Geopolitics

China hoping for economic boost from 2.4 billion ‘golden week’ journeys

South China Morning Post – World · China

China’s transport authorities are expecting an increased number of journeys during the upcoming National Day holiday, which starts on Wednesday. Deputy transpo…

Geopolitics

How TCM is expanding China’s soft power in Africa – from Tunisia to Chad

South China Morning Post – World · China

Tunisia has unveiled a new Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and Acupuncture Clinical Skills Training Centre, just months after the country’s health minister,…

Geopolitics

Why are Hong Kong employers turning to contract roles to fill workforce gaps?

South China Morning Post – World · China

More Hong Kong employers have opted to hire contract workers in recent years, a leading recruitment consultancy firm has said, pointing to an economic slowdown…

Geopolitics

Swire Pacific’s chairman buys US$6.4 million Hong Kong luxury flat

South China Morning Post – World · China

Swire Pacific chairman Guy Bradley bought a luxury property in the Southern district of Hong Kong for HK$50 million (US$6.4 million), as affluent investors con…

Geopolitics

Vietnam is too important for US to sanction despite Russia ties

South China Morning Post – World · China

While it has China as its main trade partner and the United States as its primary export destination, Vietnam is strengthening its economic, political and mili…

Geopolitics

China’s drone-carrying amphibious assault ship expected to start sea trials

South China Morning Post – World · China

China’s first drone-carrying amphibious assault vessel, the Sichuan, is expected to begin sea trials soon following the release of new images of the ship. Pict…

Geopolitics

Israeli team out of top Italian cycling race over Gaza war protest concerns

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Italian race organiser says there is high possibility of race disruption due to participation of Israeli team.

Geopolitics

Poland briefly closes airspace as NATO increases presence in the Baltic Sea

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Denmark reports new drone incursions, while neighbouring Norway says it is investigating two drone sightings.

Geopolitics

LIVE: Israel kills 40 people in Gaza since dawn, child dies of malnutrition

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

An infant has died of malnutrition and lack of treatment in southern Gaza's Khan Younis, according to Nasser Hospital.

Geopolitics

At least 4 killed in major Russian drone, missile attack on Ukraine’s Kyiv

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Media reports and independent monitor describe the latest strikes on Ukraine as 'one of the heaviest' since war began.

Geopolitics

Moldova holds parliamentary elections hit by claims of Russian interference

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Most polls project the governing pro-EU Party of Action and Solidarity in the lead.

Geopolitics

Marc Marquez wins 2025 MotoGP world championship at Japanese Grand Prix

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

The 32-year-old wins his first MotoGP riders' title since 2019 after finishing second to Francesco Bagnaia at Motegi.

Geopolitics

Hundreds of thousands evacuate as Vietnam braces for Typhoon Bualoi

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Three fishermen are reported missing after their vessels sank off the coast of Quang Tri province.

Geopolitics

Saudi FM condemns Israel’s war on Gaza and attack on Qatar

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud, speaking at the UN General Assembly, condemned Israel’s war on

Geopolitics

Russian FM vows ‘decisive response’ if attacked by the West

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Russia's FM warned NATO at the UNGA that any aggression against Russia would be met with a 'decisive response'.

Geopolitics

Crowd crush at political rally in southern India kills 39 people

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Crush at actor-politician Vijay’s rally in Tamil Nadu kills 39 people, including eight children; 40 others injured.

Geopolitics

Ulberg dominates Reyes with first-round KO at UFC Fight Night

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Carlos Ulberg dropped Dominick Reyes in the opening round for his ninth straight win at UFC Fight Night in Australia.

Geopolitics

Nepal celebrates historic cricket win over former champions West Indies

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Nepal beat the West Indies by 19 runs in the first of their three T20I matches in Sharjah, spurring wild celebrations.

Geopolitics

LIVE: India vs Pakistan – Asia Cup 2025 final

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Follow our live build-up, with toss and team news coverage, before our full text commentary stream of the final.

Geopolitics

Iranians fear more economic pain, war as UN sanctions snapback

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Six UN resolutions against Iran are automatically revived by the West as Iran and Russia call the move 'null and void'.

Geopolitics

Crowd crush kills dozens in India at political rally for Tamil actor Vijay

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

A crowd crush at a campaign rally for popular actor-turned-politician Vijay has killed at least 39 people in Karur.

Geopolitics

Seychelles to hold rerun presidential election as no candidate secures 50%

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

The electoral authority has not announced when the rerun election is expected to be held.

Geopolitics

Tens of thousands rally in Berlin against German support for Israel

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

More than 100,000 people protest in Berlin, urging a German policy change on Israel’s war on Gaza.

Geopolitics

Livestreamed brutal murder of three young women sparks outrage in Argentina

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Thousands are demanding justice after a suspected drug gang livestreamed on Instagram the torture and killing

Geopolitics

For autistic children, Israel’s war on Gaza brings acute suffering

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Abeer Hassan, looking after her autistic son, Abdallah, faces peril amid Israeli bombardment and displacement.

Geopolitics

PSG to play 2025 Intercontinental Cup final in Qatar

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

UEFA club champions Paris Saint-Germain will make their FIFA Intercontinental Cup final debut in Doha on December 17.

Geopolitics

‘All eyes on Gaza’ as Germany sees largest pro-Palestine protest to date

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

As many as 100,000 people in Berlin rallied in support of Palestinians in what was Germany’s largest Gaza protest yet.

Geopolitics

Sanctions on Iran have been a spectacular strategic failure for the West

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Sanctions have destroyed the Iranian middle class - the very driver of stability and moderation.

Geopolitics

Palestinian man searches for child as Al Jazeera reports from Gaza hospital

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Al Jazeera’s Ibrahim al-Khalili was reporting from Gaza’s al-Shifa Hospital when a Palestinian father rushed

Geopolitics

Why is the divisive Tony Blair now touted for post-Gaza war interim role?

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

The US plan ousts Hamas and forms an administration that will later be handed over to a reformed Palestinian Authority.

Geopolitics

Iran’s parliament condemns ‘illegal’ sanctions over its nuclear programme

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Iran's parliament has condemned what it calls ‘illegal’ sanctions that the United Nations has now reimposed on Tehran.

Geopolitics

How Russia's mounting economic woes could force Putin's hand

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

The Russian economy is in trouble. Growth has stalled, energy revenues have plunged, and the budget deficit is growing. If the EU and US step up sanctions, thi…

Geopolitics

German arms exports to Israel fall to zero after embargo

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

No licenses were issued for more than a month after Chancellor Friedrich Merz announced partial restrictions. The freeze highlights a concrete shift, but the o…

Geopolitics

Ukraine: Zelenskyy threatens attack on Kremlin

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has warned Russia's leadership to end the war or face becoming a target of Ukrainian drones and missiles.

Geopolitics

What does Ukraine make of Trump saying it can win the war?

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

US President Trump has declared that, with the EU's support, Ukraine is in a position to win back its territory currently occupied by Russia. What do Ukrainian…

Geopolitics

Why is Europe struggling to defend against drones?

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

A series of drone incursions into protected airspace across Europe has thrown the continent's defenses in the spotlight. Airports are in a particularly vulnera…

Geopolitics

Ukraine updates: EU states agree on need for 'drone wall'

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

Following suspected air incursions from Russia, EU countries have agreed to work towards building an anti-drone defense system. Ukraine also took part in the m…

Geopolitics

Basketball's EuroLeague: Second only to the NBA

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

Europe's top basketball competition is expanding to a new market as it tips off for a new season. DW fills you in on all you need to know.

Geopolitics

Kneecap: UK throws out terror case against rap group member

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

Kneecap has generated widespread attention for its solidarity with Palestinians. Liam O'Hanna was facing terrorism charges after waving a flag of the Lebanese …

Geopolitics

Could UEFA impose football ban on Israel?

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

Israel has been coming under growing international pressure after UN experts classified its actions in the Gaza Strip as genocide. UEFA could become the first …

Geopolitics

Classical music is winning a new generation in Germany

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

Classical music needs fresh formats to stand out. Creative performers and organizers are charting new territory, drawing inspiration from transcultural musicia…

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