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Geopolitics

West Asia war LIVE: Iran media says six navy personnel killed in U.S. attacks

The Hindu – World · India

According to a media report, it wasn’t immediately clear if the six naval personnel were among the seven already reported dead in Khuzestan

Geopolitics

The feminist organiser and her everyday rebellions

The Hindu – World · India

Gloria Steinem, 92, who gave feminism a good name and an image that debunked the stereotype, died in her New York home; through her life, she had a strong conn…

Geopolitics

India, Belgium call for end to conflicts in West Asia, Ukraine

The Hindu – World · India

Eliminating terrorism in all its forms is our shared commitment, says Modi after meeting with Belgian PM Bart De Wever

Geopolitics

Iran attacks U.S. targets despite Trump threats

The Hindu – World · India

Kuwait called the attacks "a direct threat to its security and stability, and the safety of its citizens and residents on its territory, and a grave breach of …

Geopolitics

El Nino could be strongest in decades, UN warns

The Hindu – World · India

El Nino is a naturally-occurring phenomenon and is not caused by climate change. But scientists expect it will exacerbate the heat of a planet already warming …

Geopolitics

Nepal flash floods: Death toll rises to 1,259; missing figure crosses 5,000

The Hindu – World · India

Risks of fresh floods loomed due to incessant rainfall in the upstream areas of the Bhotekoshi River

Geopolitics

Foreign support, drones fuel Sudan war and possible war crimes, UN probe says

The Hindu – World · India

Sudan’s war, which erupted in April 2023 following a power struggle between the military and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), has displaced more than 14 million…

Geopolitics

At least 15 terrorists killed in Pakistan’s KPK province close to Afghanistan border

The Hindu – World · India

- Pakistan's military killed 15 TTP-linked terrorists in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, recovering weapons. Operation lasted 36 hours, per ISPR. - ISPR blamed Afghan Ta…

Geopolitics

U.K. Green leader to seek Parliament seat vacated by Starmer

The Hindu – World · India

Zack Polanski told the Camden New Journal he ‌would be the Green candidate for Holborn and St Pancras

Geopolitics

ChatGPT, Gemini, Claude face widespread outages; Amazon Web Services also hit

The Hindu – World · India

Anthropic said the only affected models remaining are Opus 4.8 and Opus 5; rest of the models have recovered to the baseline error rate

Geopolitics

Belgium assures India of no defence cooperation with Pakistan; Rajnath Singh raises technology transfer concerns

The Hindu – World · India

Belgian Defence Minister Theo Francken highlights the growing strategic partnership between India and European Union, pointing to expanding cooperation in mari…

Geopolitics

Nepal flash floods aftermath LIVE: Death toll goes past 1,250 as PM Balendra Shah flags climate change link

The Hindu – World · India

The joint rescue teams led by the Nepal Army have continued their search and rescue efforts on the ninth day on Thursday (September 3, 2026), with the number o…

Geopolitics

Israel to release five Lebanese detainees amid talks with Lebanon

The Hindu – World · India

Israel said the decision came amid negotiations with Lebanon to recover the ‌remains of Jewish community leaders kidnapped and killed there in ‌the mid-1980s

Geopolitics

India ready to extend help ‘in any manner’ to end Russia-Ukraine war: Jaishankar in Kyiv

The Hindu – World · India

The External Affairs Minister said attacks on commercial ‌shipping featured ​prominently in his discussions with Ukrainian counterpart

Geopolitics

At least five dead, dozens missing after migrant boat found drifting near Spain's Canary Islands

The Hindu – World · India

While it was difficult to get precise information given their fragile state of health, migrants reported leaving Gambia and being stranded at sea for “many, ma…

Geopolitics

Britain summons Russian charge d'affaires over Leipzig airport attack

The Hindu – World · India

“The ‌U.K. ⁠stands in ⁠full solidarity with Germany following Russia’s egregious and reckless ​attack on ‌Leipzig Airport,” the spokesperson said, adding that …

Geopolitics

New U.S. tariffs on drones take effect

The Hindu – World · India

Drones with a takeoff weight exceeding 25 kilograms, as well as those with thermal imaging capabilities and docking stations face a 100% tariff; smaller drones…

Geopolitics

Putin cites chance of peace deal but says Ukrainian aviation warning makes it harder

The Hindu – World · India

Ukrainian attacks on civilian merchant ships and “reported threats of attacks on civilian aircraft” were “acts of state terrorism”, which he said “complicates …

Geopolitics

Former Malaysian minister arrested in state haj fund corruption probe

South China Morning Post – World · China

A former Malaysian minister has been remanded for five days as part of an anti-corruption inquiry into the management of the country’s state haj fund. The susp…

Geopolitics

Chinese carmakers eye full hybrid market; BYD posts US$1.2 billion profit: 7 EV reads

South China Morning Post – World · China

We have put together stories from our coverage on electric and new energy vehicles from the past two weeks to help you stay informed. If you would like to see …

Geopolitics

Women's football: Anyomi, London City and the German exodus

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

Nicole Anyomi has joined Alexia Putellas and other star names in signing for the ambitious English club London City Lionesses. The Germany winger told DW Engla…

Geopolitics

At least 14 injured after 2 buses collide at Hong Kong primary school

South China Morning Post – World · China

At least 14 people have been injured in a collision involving two school buses at a girls’ school in Hong Kong. The Fire Services Department said on Wednesday …

Geopolitics

Why do US troops have history with this Thai city?

BBC News – World · Europe

The BBC’s Jonathan Head looks at the links between the US troops and the resort city of Pattaya as an aircraft carrier arrives nearby after 250 days at sea.

Geopolitics

Nepal flash floods aftermath LIVE: Death toll rises to 1,127; more than 4,800 people missing, says Nepal Police

The Hindu – World · India

Nepal's Prime Minister Balendra Shah said that the devastating flood that entered Rasuwa was due to climate change

Geopolitics

Maternity leave cannot hurt careers: Delhi HC orders Rs 10 lakh compensation

Times of India – World · India

The Delhi high court ruled women returning from maternity leave deserve their original positions. A chartered accountant received ten lakh rupees compensation…

Geopolitics

Philippine fast-food giant Jollibee picks Hong Kong over New York for spin-off’s listing

South China Morning Post – World · China

The parent company of Philippine fast-food giant Jollibee plans to spin off and list its international operations in Hong Kong instead of New York in a strong …

Geopolitics

Lake Ontario: the lake Donald Trump wants to rename ‘Lake America’ amid tariff woes with Canada

The Hindu – World · India

Trump shared a map in which the lake’s name had been crossed out and replaced with “Lake America”, with an American flag

Geopolitics

Bus crash on Egypt's Red Sea coast kills 16

BBC News – World · Europe

Another 28 people are injured in the accident in the South Sinai governorate, officials say.

Geopolitics

Global warming will exceed limit, UN says in a report that maps path to get back below danger zone

The Hindu – World · India

Earth is soon going to exceed the safe temperature threshold agreed upon by the world in the 2015 Paris climate accord, according to a bleak first-of-its-kind …

Geopolitics

Britain is OK with public ownership, but only by foreign powers. Why?

The Guardian – World · Europe

Arthur Downing, author of Power and the People: A History of British Energy, says all-encompassing rapid transition will need a mutualised systemHave you ever …

Geopolitics

Xi visits Egypt as China seeks deeper influence across West Asia

The Hindu – World · India

China, the United States' top global rival, is cultivating an extensive relationship with one of America's key allies in West Asia, as it moves to expand its i…

Geopolitics

Turkiye launches search for cargo ship after vessels collide off Istanbul

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Search operations under way after authorities lose contact with 10 crew members after a collision in the Sea of Marmara.

Geopolitics

‘$1.2 billion in debt’: How Robert Kiyosaki used real estate to build wealth

Times of India – World · India

Robert Kiyosaki reveals he carries $1.2 billion in debt, mainly attributed to his extensive real estate investments in partnership with others. He champions th…

Geopolitics

US passport rules: Parents may need to prove citizenship status for children

Times of India – World · India

The US state department is considering a policy requiring parents to verify their citizenship before their children are born in the country. This initiative is…

Geopolitics

Jamie Dimon and his wife, Judith, donate $12 million to 12 Black colleges and universities

Times of India – World · India

Jamie and Judith Dimon have donated twelve million dollars to twelve historically Black colleges. This significant gift establishes the Dimon Fund to Advance E…

Geopolitics

SCO names Lahore as its ‘Tourism and Cultural capital’

The Hindu – World · India

The decision to designate Lahore was taken in April this year, when the heads of tourism administrations of SCO member states met in Bishkek

Geopolitics

Turkey: Cargo ship missing after collision off Istanbul coast

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

Coast guard vessels and a helicopter are searching for the cargo ship and its 10 crew members off the coast of Istanbul. Authorities say they lost contact afte…

Geopolitics

As US seeks Gaza donor’s extradition, wife warns of ‘terrifying precedent’

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Imprisoned in Spain, James 'Fergie' Chambers has supported charities but is accused of aiding Hamas.

Geopolitics

After 286 days at sea, U.S. aircraft carrier arrives in Thailand

The Hindu – World · India

The Lincoln, with roughly 5,000 sailors and Marines, was deployed in November last year and was involved in the ‌U.S. naval blockade and combat operations in t…

Geopolitics

Germany news: Blast reported at Augsburg train station

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

Police are investigating the explosion of an unidentified object at a train station in southern Germany. Meanwhile, a malfunction at a German power station nea…

Geopolitics

What is Thailand’s new amnesty Act? | Explained

The Hindu – World · India

What are the provisions of the new Act? Who would benefit from it? What are the shortcomings of the amnesty push?

Geopolitics

Two Turkish-flagged commercial vessels collide off Istanbul

The Hindu – World · India

Authorities were unable to establish contact with the Tugberk Imamoglu and its 10 crew members

Geopolitics

Tyson Fury confirms Anthony Joshua fight at NYC’s Madison Square Garden

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

No date has been set for the all-British heavyweight boxing showdown, but it is expected to be held in November.

Geopolitics

‘We had an ordinary life’: Iran fisherwoman navigates uncertainty of war

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

An Iranian fisherwoman explains how her idyllic seaside life was shattered when the US and Israel began their bombing.

Geopolitics

Chinese research team may have cracked secret to crossbreeding Asian and African rice

South China Morning Post – World · China

Chinese scientists have identified a genetic barrier that makes it hard to crossbreed African and Asian rice varieties – a discovery that could lay the foundat…

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