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Geopolitics

Pakistan PM Sharif holds meeting with Bangladesh's Yunus, Sri Lanka's Dissanayake in New York

The Hindu – World · India

During the meeting at the U.N. Headquarters, Muhammad Yunus appreciated Pakistan’s initiative to deepen engagement and highlighted the importance of enhancing …

Geopolitics

Kamala Harris faces protesters, condemns Israel's war in Gaza on first night of book tour

The Hindu – World · India

The comments came in the midst of a discussion about her new book, "107 Days", which was released on Tuesday (September 23) and details the hyperspeed campaign…

Geopolitics

Former French President Sarkozy handed five-year jail term in Libya graft trial

The Hindu – World · India

Mr. Sarkozy, who has always denied the charges, was accused of making a deal with Gaddafi to obtain campaign financing in exchange for supporting the then-isol…

Geopolitics

Tributes for China’s ‘sponge city’ architect Yu Kongjian, dead in Brazil crash

South China Morning Post – World · China

Tributes have flooded in from around the world to Yu Kongjian, the distinguished Chinese landscape architect and urbanist who died in a plane crash in Brazil’s…

Geopolitics

Hong Kong warns against unapproved yuan stablecoins amid crypto frenzy

South China Morning Post – World · China

The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) cautioned investors that no stablecoins pegged to the offshore yuan had been approved for issuance in the city, as regu…

Geopolitics

China woman becomes first to have sex assault recognised as ‘industrial injury’

South China Morning Post – World · China

A woman in China who was raped by her boss on a business trip and later sacked has had her ordeal ruled an “industrial injury” by the authorities. She subseque…

Geopolitics

Durian diplomacy: Malaysia’s Anwar offers Asean guests ‘king of fruits’ at gala

South China Morning Post – World · China

Malaysia’s famously pungent durian was a highlight at a gala dinner for Southeast Asian economic ministers this week, with Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim describ…

Geopolitics

4 reasons Japan’s yen safe haven trade is a distant memory

South China Morning Post – World · China

Not long ago, the yen was seen as a refuge in times of turmoil. Japanese companies had a reputation for repatriating overseas earnings when sentiment in global…

Geopolitics

Hong Kong minister rejects call for law on work suspension during severe weather

South China Morning Post – World · China

Hong Kong’s labour minister has ruled out legislating arrangements for suspending work during times of adverse weather, saying the move would hinder the functi…

Geopolitics

Boundary ‘legacy’ should not define ties, China envoy to India says

South China Morning Post – World · China

Beijing and New Delhi should maintain long-term strategic vision and make sure their boundary row does not define relations or hinder cooperation, China’s top …

Geopolitics

China sanctions 6 US firms as tensions boil over trade, TikTok sale

South China Morning Post – World · China

China announced trade sanctions on six American companies on Thursday, another flare-up in its wide-ranging rivalry with the United States as the two countries…

Geopolitics

Hong Kong’s exports rise 14.5%, better than expected, amid extended trade truce

South China Morning Post – World · China

Hong Kong’s exports rose by 14.5 per cent in August year on year, amid a Sino-US trade truce and a surprise rebound in shipments to America and Europe, alongsi…

Geopolitics

From dancing to fetching water: Unitree CEO outlines future of humanoid robots

South China Morning Post – World · China

The future of robotics is not about machines dancing to amuse humans; rather, it is about a robot that understand the command “I’m thirsty” and can bring you a…

Geopolitics

French ex-president Sarkozy guilty on key charge in Gaddafi campaign funding case

South China Morning Post – World · China

A Paris court found ex-French president Nicolas Sarkozy guilty on some but not all charges on Thursday in his trial for the alleged illegal financing of his 20…

Geopolitics

Hongkonger given community service for incitement over sexual assault case comment

South China Morning Post – World · China

A former Hong Kong estate agent has been sentenced to 120 hours of community service for inciting others to expose the identity of the complainant in a sexual …

Geopolitics

Beijing vows to protect Chinese firms in US and boost bilateral ties amid talks

South China Morning Post – World · China

China has pledged to safeguard the legitimate rights of its companies operating in the United States and work to stabilise economic and trade relations, as Bei…

Geopolitics

Hong Kong blockbuster The Last Dance enters race for Oscar glory

South China Morning Post – World · China

Hong Kong’s box office record-breaker The Last Dance will represent the city in running for the best international feature film at the 98th Academy Awards, com…

Geopolitics

In Jakarta, marriages involving Indonesians and Singaporeans are now more common

South China Morning Post – World · China

The most common pairing in mixed marriages in the Indonesian capital of Jakarta was between local women and American men, according to data from the civil regi…

Geopolitics

Southern China cleans up after lashing from Super Typhoon Ragasa

South China Morning Post – World · China

The southern Chinese province of Guangdong was mopping up on Thursday after a battering from Ragasa, a super typhoon that has since weakened into a tropical st…

Geopolitics

Elderly man arrested in Hong Kong for allegedly removing patient’s medical tube

South China Morning Post – World · China

An elderly man in his eighties has been arrested in Hong Kong for allegedly pulling out a medical tube from a male hospital patient whom he mistook for his wif…

Geopolitics

China’s banks face their ‘Japanification moment’, S&P report warns

South China Morning Post – World · China

China’s banks are edging towards their “Japanification moment”, as years of yielding margins to support the economy have “left the system thin on profitability…

Geopolitics

Hong Kong health inspector gets community service for stealing food samples

South China Morning Post – World · China

A Hong Kong health inspector has been sentenced to 120 hours of community service for stealing food samples bought with public money for radiation testing, wit…

Geopolitics

LIVE: Israel bombs family home in Gaza with children among 11 killed

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Attacks continue in early hours, with Israel's army targeting central and southern Gaza as global condemnation rises.

Geopolitics

Italy, Spain send navy ships to protect Gaza flotilla after drone attacks

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Italy and Spain intervene to ensure Gaza flotilla's safety in the Mediterranean after drones drop 'flashbang' devices.

Geopolitics

Colombia’s cocaine crisis

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

The struggle to defeat armed groups.

Geopolitics

Video: Drone activity shuts down Denmark’s Aalborg airport

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Video shows a low-flying object near Denmark’s Aalborg airport which was closed to civilian and military flights.

Geopolitics

Israel in Lebanon

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Israeli military action in Lebanon has been described as "limited, localised and targeted". But what does that mean?

Geopolitics

Taiwan lowers Typhoon Ragasa death toll to 14; China starts cleanup

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

The weakened storm remains a rain threat to Vietnam and other parts of Southeast Asia.

Geopolitics

Rana on the Flotilla

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

A video diary for Al Jazeera

Geopolitics

Supermassive black holes not so massive say scientists

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Study shows black holes may be smaller than believed, challenging models of cosmic growth.

Geopolitics

French ex-President Sarkozy guilty of conspiracy in Libya campaign case

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Paris criminal court finds Nicolas Sarkozy partly guilty in trial related to alleged campaign funds from Libya.

Geopolitics

Trump – Zelenskyy Smackdown 2025

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

An epic failure to communicate helped to exacerbate an already hostile meeting in the Oval Office.

Geopolitics

China moving away from fossil fuels sends “strong signal”

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

“A million people in China had to evacuate because of a typhoon.”

Geopolitics

Inter Miami vs New York City: Messi scores as Miami enter MLS Cup playoffs

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Argentina star's two goals and one each from Suarez and Rodriguez help Miami beat NYCFC 4-0.

Geopolitics

Tropical Storm Ragasa leaves trail of death and destruction

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

The weakened storm has moved toward Vietnam, with authorities bracing for landfall. The storm has killed at least 25 people and displaced millions.

Geopolitics

Drone incursions in Denmark were 'hybrid attack' by 'professional actor,' justice minister says

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

Drones recently spotted over several Danish airports were part of a hybrid attack that Danish Defense Minister Troels Lund Poulsen has said was likely orchestr…

Geopolitics

Mallorca sees record tourism despite protests

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

The Mediterranean island looks set to hit a new visitor record in 2025 — despite growing anti-tourist sentiment.

Geopolitics

Germany updates: Arms exports to Israel grind to halt

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

Germany has not exported any weapons to Israel for more than a month, it has emerged. Meanwhile, Chancellor Friedrich Merz is visiting eastern states seeking w…

Geopolitics

Lavender marriages: From LGBTQ+ protection to TikTok trend

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

Once a cover for closeted Hollywood stars and persecuted LGBTQ+ people, lavender marriages got a Gen Z reboot — offering protection, partnership and a new take…

Geopolitics

Trump hangs autopen photo instead of Biden portrait in new presidential gallery

The Guardian – World · Europe

Latest snub is part of US president’s attempts to delegitimise his predecessor with unproven claimsPresident Donald Trump has added a “Presidential Walk of Fam…

Geopolitics

‘Prince of the rocks’: JMW Turner’s gorge paintings go on show in Bristol

The Guardian – World · Europe

Exhibition featuring fragile and rarely seen watercolours explores artist’s jaunts in and around Avon GorgeHe was so keen on clambering around the craggy cliff…

Geopolitics

Burnham says MPs are privately urging him to challenge Starmer for Labour leadership

The Guardian – World · Europe

Greater Manchester mayor accuses Downing Street of creating a ‘climate of fear’ and says wholesale change is requiredUK politics – latest updatesAndy Burnham h…

Geopolitics

Ticketmaster forced to change how it advertises tickets after Oasis row

The Guardian – World · Europe

Firm must be clearer about price fans will pay and avoid using ‘misleading’ labels about ticket quality, says CMABusiness live – latest updatesTicketmaster has…

Geopolitics

Co-op says ‘malicious’ cyber-attack has hit profits by £80m

The Guardian – World · Europe

Retailer says it needs to focus on weaknesses in food business that led to gaps on shelves in its storesBusiness live – latest updatesThe Co-op has fallen into…

Geopolitics

Steve Reed says Andy Burnham should stick to his Manchester job following leadership speculation – UK politics live

The Guardian – World · Europe

Housing secretary makes comments after Labour MPs reportedly lobby Burnham to challenge Starmer for leadership; Manchester mayor discusses policy ideas in Tele…

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