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Geopolitics

‘Much-needed message’: Indian envoy lauds Ireland’s leadership for condemning ‘misdirected’ attacks on community

The Hindu – World · India

Last month, an Embassy advisory urged Indian citizens to take "reasonable precautions for their personal security” following a series of racially aggravated at…

Geopolitics

Russia launches large-scale attack on Ukraine, killing three and wounding dozens

The Hindu – World · India

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said attacks took place across nine regions, including Dnipropetrovsk, Mykolaiv, Chernihiv, Zaporizhzhia, Poltava, Kyiv…

Geopolitics

Zelenskyy says will meet Trump next week as Russia intensifies attacks

The Hindu – World · India

Russia carried out one of its largest aerial attacks overnight, firing 40 missiles and some 580 drones at Ukraine in a barrage that killed at least three peopl…

Geopolitics

Israeli strikes on Gaza City kill at least 14 as some countries move to recognise Palestinian state

The Hindu – World · India

Aid groups have warned that forcing thousands of people to evacuate will exacerbate the dire humanitarian crisis; they are urging for a ceasefire so aid can re…

Geopolitics

Venezuela blasts ‘undeclared war’ as Trump says military hit another narco boat

South China Morning Post – World · China

Venezuela on Friday accused the United States of waging an “undeclared war” in the Caribbean and called for a UN investigation of American strikes that killed …

Geopolitics

Travis Kelce & Taylor Swift: From wedding rumours to surprise timeline

Times of India – World · India

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce, engaged since August, are reportedly planning an intimate wedding for early next year. While no venue is set, Rhode Island is a …

Geopolitics

Terror case: J&K CIK raids across Valley; Srinagar, Pulwama, Anantnag among districts targeted

Times of India – World · India

Counter Intelligence Kashmir conducted searches at multiple locations across seven districts in the Valley on Saturday, targeting terror-related activities. Th…

Geopolitics

Estonia says Russian fighter jets breached its airspace in ‘brazen’ incursion

South China Morning Post – World · China

Three Russian military aircraft violated Nato member Estonia’s airspace on Friday for 12 minutes in an “unprecedentedly brazen” incursion, its government said,…

Geopolitics

US judge tosses Trump’s lawsuit against New York Times for being too long

South China Morning Post – World · China

A Florida federal judge on Friday tossed out a US$15 billion defamation lawsuit filed by US President Donald Trump against The New York Times. US District Judg…

Geopolitics

UN Security Council votes against lifting Iran ‘snapback’ sanctions

South China Morning Post – World · China

The United Nations Security Council did not adopt a draft resolution on Friday to permanently lift sanctions on Iran, but Tehran and key European powers still …

Geopolitics

Trump adds US$100,000 fee for H-1Bs, unveils gold and platinum visas

South China Morning Post – World · China

US President Donald Trump signed a proclamation on Friday requiring companies to pay US$100,000 per year for H-1B worker visas, potentially dealing a big blow …

Geopolitics

US government shutdown looms, as Senate rejects stopgap funding bill

South China Morning Post – World · China

The threat of a US government shutdown surged on Friday, as the US Senate rejected a short-term funding bill to keep federal agencies operating after September…

Geopolitics

Ukraine to start exporting weapons to help pay for war against Russia

South China Morning Post – World · China

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Friday that Kyiv plans to begin exporting certain types of weapons, such as naval drones, to finance its domesti…

Geopolitics

How US Typhon’s Japan deployment could see China boosting counterstrike systems

South China Morning Post – World · China

The first deployment of the US Typhon missile system in Japan is designed to “complicate” China’s military planning and may prompt it to improve its counterstr…

Geopolitics

Northern Metropolis can be Hong Kong’s new growth engine

South China Morning Post – World · China

Hong Kong’s Northern Metropolis is no longer a distant blueprint but a defining project of our times. In his policy address, Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu m…

Geopolitics

Chinese exec gets 25 years in jail in US for trafficking fentanyl ingredients

South China Morning Post – World · China

A Chinese company executive has been sentenced to 25 years in prison for trafficking in chemicals used to manufacture fentanyl, the US Justice Department said …

Geopolitics

Anwar vs Mahathir: Malaysia’s corruption showdown comes full circle

South China Morning Post – World · China

Depending on who you ask, Anwar Ibrahim is either on a mission to liberate Malaysia from decades of corruption or settling old political scores under the guise…

Geopolitics

Chinese firms treat trade fair as testing ground for Asean market ambitions

South China Morning Post – World · China

A trade fair in the southern Chinese city of Nanning has become a testing ground for exporters shifting their focus to Southeast Asia. Attracted by the region’…

Geopolitics

As Hong Kong gets hotter, where is the city going wrong with urban greenery?

South China Morning Post – World · China

Living in a cramped 35 sq ft cubicle home in an old building in Hong Kong’s Sham Shui Po, Samuel Wong Wang-fat’s options for beating the heat are limited to us…

Geopolitics

China teen grows 1.4cm in height from therapy, shrinks back to 165cm after 2 weeks

South China Morning Post – World · China

A 16-year-old Chinese boy who spent 16,700 yuan (US$2,350) on a body lengthening treatment grew 1.4cm in six months, then shrank back to his original height wi…

Geopolitics

Russia challenges ruling over Malaysia Airlines flight MH17 downing

South China Morning Post – World · China

Russia has filed an appeal with the International Court of Justice over a decision deeming Moscow responsible for the downing of Malaysia Airlines flight MH17 …

Geopolitics

Hong Kong lowers signal to T1 on Saturday, but storm Ragasa edges closer

South China Morning Post – World · China

This story has been made freely available as a public service to our readers. Please consider supporting SCMP’s journalism by subscribing. Hong Kong readers no…

Geopolitics

Why Japan is worried about the decline in US ties with India

South China Morning Post – World · China

The US’ waning interest in regional relations and its weakening ties with India are eroding American-led alliances in Asia, creating openings for China, a prom…

Geopolitics

South Korea moves to quell anti-China protests amid efforts to reset ties

South China Morning Post – World · China

South Korea’s prime minister has ordered a clampdown on anti-China demonstrations outside the Chinese embassy, amid warnings that such protests could derail Se…

Geopolitics

Hong Kong to clear ‘dangerous’ WWII bomb in Quarry Bay by 2pm on Saturday

South China Morning Post – World · China

A “highly dangerous” wartime bomb discovered in Quarry Bay on Friday is expected to be cleared by 2pm on Saturday, the Post has learned. A source familiar with…

Geopolitics

The upside of US tariffs in Japan: airlines profits soar on long-haul demand

South China Morning Post – World · China

As tariffs change trade patterns and roil global supply chains, corporate Japan is dealing with it the best way it knows how: by getting executives in the air.…

Geopolitics

Huawei’s AI chip road map bolsters China’s tech self-sufficiency efforts

South China Morning Post – World · China

Huawei Technologies’ recent unveiling of a three-year road map for its Ascend artificial intelligence processors has provided fresh momentum for China’s tech s…

Geopolitics

UN approves video address by Palestine’s Abbas after US visa refusal

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

UN General Assembly allows Abbas to address world leaders by video after US denies him a visa for travel to New York.

Geopolitics

Russian, Belarusian athletes to compete neutrally in 2026 Winter Olympics

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Athletes will undergo checks to prove they do not actively support the war in Ukraine or have links with the army.

Geopolitics

Estonia says Russian fighter jets entered airspace in ‘brazen intrusion’

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Estonia summons Russian diplomat, and NATO touts 'ability to respond' after scrambling aircraft to intercept jets.

Geopolitics

Africa’s future runs on water. So treat it as essential infrastructure

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Shift from headline projects to reliable services, with communities shaping decisions and finance tied to real results.

Geopolitics

The White House Peace Vigil is dismantled – why?

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Why has Trump ordered the dismantling of a peace vigil near the White House?

Geopolitics

Hezbollah chief urges Saudi Arabia to unite against Israeli aggression

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Naim Qassem says Saudi Arabia should open 'new page' in relations as pressure on the group 'only benefits Israel'.

Geopolitics

Federal judge dismisses Trump’s $15bn defamation lawsuit against NYT

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Complaint not a 'megaphone for PR’, says Judge Merryday, who deemed long-winded content 'tedious and burdensome'.

Geopolitics

Fire and smoke from Israeli attacks dominate Gaza City skyline

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Israeli bombardment and remotely controlled robots with explosives are destroying Gaza City block by block.

Geopolitics

Liverpool vs Everton: English Premier League – teams, start, lineups

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Premier League champions and current table toppers Liverpool take on fierce rivals Everton in the Merseyside derby.

Geopolitics

Why does the US keep blocking UN Security Council resolutions on Gaza?

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Washington uses veto power for sixth time to protect Israel.

Geopolitics

Man Utd vs Chelsea: English Premier League – teams, start, lineup

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Manchester United entertain Chelsea with the club smarting from two defeats in their opening four EPL games.

Geopolitics

Russia becoming ‘more dangerous’, EU foreign affairs head warns

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Russia is becoming “increasingly more dangerous” the EU's Kaja Kallas warned as Russian jets violated Estonian airspace.

Geopolitics

India avoid Oman upset at Asia Cup with 21-run T20 win

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

India given scare by Oman but winning run continues after 21-run victory at 2025 Asia Cup.

Geopolitics

PA arrests Palestinian suspect decades after deadly Paris restaurant attack

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

French official says arrest of suspect Hicham Harb was made possible by upcoming recognition of Palestinian state.

Geopolitics

France suspends counterterrorism cooperation with Mali

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

French foreign ministry said it also ordered two members of Mali's embassy in Paris to leave.

Geopolitics

Drone strike on mosque kills dozens in Sudan’s el-Fasher

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

At least 70 people were killed when the paramilitary RSF struck a mosque in Sudan’s el-Fasher in Darfur.

Geopolitics

US vaccine advisory panel does not recommend COVID jabs for all

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Break from past recommendations comes amid warning of scientific backslide under leadership of HHS secretary RFK Jr.

Geopolitics

Trump-Xi call thaws US-China relations, but no clear TikTok deal yet

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

While the leaders had 'broken ice' with the call, US President Donald Trump was in no place to impose more tariffs.

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