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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

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

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

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

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

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

West Asia conflict LIVE updates: Iran says 11 dead in U.S. strikes on its territory

The Hindu – World · India

Iran pushed ahead with strikes targeting American interests around the West Asia, vowing “severe” consequences to U.S. attacks.

Geopolitics

US strikes on Iran kill child at wedding ceremony

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Dozens of people are injured, and at least five dead, after US strikes hit a wedding ceremony near Sirik, Iran.

Geopolitics

Project ‘C430L’: How Russia secretly helped Iran develop supersonic cruise missiles

Times of India – World · India

Project ‘C430L’: How Russia secretly helped Iran develop supersonic cruise missiles

Geopolitics

'Stop doing memes': Canada's Mark Carney hits back at US as trade war intensifies

Times of India – World · India

- Canadian PM Mark Carney criticizes U.S. for "meme" and "shade" tactics. - Calls on U.S. to cease "meme" attacks, "throwing shade," and unspecified actions.…

Geopolitics

Four killed, 35 hurt as Iran claims US strike hit wedding ceremony; video shows chaos

Times of India – World · India

- US strike hits wedding home in southern Iran, killing 4 including a child and injuring 50. - At least four fatalities, including a child, with 50 injured i…

Geopolitics

What to know about Germany’s drone attack accusations against Russia

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

German intelligence has concluded that an explosive-laden drone was linked to Russia. Officials promise consequences.

Geopolitics

China’s multipolar world order must prove it can be peaceful

South China Morning Post – World · China

China has spent years articulating its preferred principles for the world order. In June, it went a step further, bringing many of them together in a white pap…

Geopolitics

Moment US strikes on Iranian port city hit wedding party

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Iran says a series of US strikes near the southern Iranian port city of Sirik has killed at least four people.

Geopolitics

Iran retaliates after US strikes kills four at wedding party, state media reports

BBC News – World · Europe

Iranian news agencies said retaliatory missile and drone attacks on US targets had begun.

Geopolitics

Iran war live: US bombs Iran, Tehran retaliates on Gulf neighbours, Jordan

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Tehran pledges 'severe punishment' and retaliation against Washington following a new wave of US attacks.

Geopolitics

Xi, Trump and Putin may hold trilateral meeting at next Apec forum, Kremlin says

South China Morning Post – World · China

A senior Russian aide suggested on Tuesday that Chinese President Xi Jinping, US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin could hold a trila…

Geopolitics

Iran war: US, Tehran trade fire in new flare-up

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

Explosions have been reported around the Strait of Hormuz, including at an airport in southern Iran. US President Donald Trump said the strikes were a response…

Geopolitics

India on board, SCO reiterates condemnation of Iran attacks

Times of India – World · India

- SCO member-states, including India, express deep concern over Middle East and Iran-related developments. - They reiterated the bloc's condemnation of desta…

Geopolitics

Iranian state media announces numerous US strikes on the country

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Iranian state television has reported numerous strikes on Iranian territory on Tuesday.

Geopolitics

What’s driven the defence deal between Israel and Greece?

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Two countries sign $3.5bn weapons agreement.

Geopolitics

Canada’s Carney says US must ‘start being serious’ to resolve trade dispute

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Carney and Trump continue to trade barbs amid ongoing threats against Canadian sovereignty and economic disputes.

Geopolitics

China’s Xi makes his first visit to Egypt in a decade

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Chinese President Xi Jinping arrived in Cairo and was greeted by Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi.

Geopolitics

Iran: US launches fresh strikes as hostilities flare again

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

Explosions were reported in and around the Strait of Hormuz, as well as at an airport in southern Iran. US President Trump described the strikes as "large and …

Geopolitics

Syria was building nuclear reactor in Deir el-Zour under Assad, UN report finds

South China Morning Post – World · China

Inspectors with the UN nuclear watchdog visited several sites in Syria in August and carried out verification work, according to a confidential report circulat…

Geopolitics

Vanuatu takes France to ICJ over Matthew and Hunter islands dispute

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Vanuatu says French control of islands is relic of colonial past, as France’s far right uses case as a political weapon.

Geopolitics

US military carries out new strikes on Iranian targets as hostilities flare

South China Morning Post – World · China

US President Donald Trump launched new air strikes on Iran on Tuesday, the latest chapter as the president has swung in recent weeks between economic and milit…

Geopolitics

The US military began striking targets in Iran, CENTCOM says

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

The US military said it has begun striking targets in Iran.

General

Allies bristle as sanctioned Russian finance minister attends U.S.-hosted G20 summit

NBC News – World · US

Russia’s Finance Minister Anton Siluanov was left out of the “family photo” of finance ministers at a G20 meeting after complaints from Ukraine’s allies.

Geopolitics

US military strikes Iran over 'attempted' shipping attacks as tensions flare

Times of India – World · India

- US President Trump warned Iran of a stronger American response if Tehran retaliates. - US military launched strikes on Iranian targets, escalating tensions…

Geopolitics

No role in Malayasia’s planned repatriation of Myanmar refugees, says UNHCR

The Hindu – World · India

Prime Minister Anwar ‌Ibrahim had earlier said Myanmar had agreed ‌to ⁠repatriate 5,000 Rohingya, amid rising tensions ⁠over the refugees within local communit…

Geopolitics

China’s Xi makes first visit to Egypt in a decade, amid regional turmoil

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Chinese President Xi visits Egypt to deepen economic ties and align strategies amid Middle East crises.

Geopolitics

Germany blames Russia for attempted drone attack at Leipzig airport

South China Morning Post – World · China

The German government on Tuesday blamed Russia for an attempted attack at Leipzig/Halle Airport last month using a drone laden with explosives, and announced t…

Geopolitics

President Xi urges SCO member states to make security a key priority

The Hindu – World · India

In a veiled criticism of the U.S., the Chinese President said, “We must prevent external forces from interfering in our internal affairs, endangering our polit…

Geopolitics

Germany accuses Russia of drone attack on Leipzig airport

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Findings announced as European countries report an increase in sabotage attacks and attempts that they blame on Russia.

Geopolitics

UK Foreign Secretary condemns Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

UK Foreign Secretary condemns Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank

Geopolitics

Germany says Russia behind Leipzig airport drone attack

BBC News – World · Europe

A drone carrying an explosive device was discovered at the airport close to Ukrainian cargo planes on 4 August.

Geopolitics

Weeks After Failed Drone Attack, Germany Points Finger at Russia

The New York Times – World · US

The country said Moscow was behind an explosive-laden drone found near a Ukrainian plane at a German airport last month. Russia did not immediately comment.

Geopolitics

Mark Carney tells US to ‘start being serious’ amid escalating trade war

The Guardian – World · Europe

Canadian PM is set to retaliate against tariffs levied by Donald Trump and criticized US officials over insultsUS politics live – latest updatesMark Carney has…

Geopolitics

Germany says Russia behind attempted drone attack at Leipzig airport

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

Investigators believe an explosives-laden drone was deliberately targeting a Ukrainian cargo aircraft at Leipzig/Halle airport in early August. The German gove…

Geopolitics

Mansouri rocked by Israeli strikes as residents flee again

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

A large explosion shook Mansouri in southern Lebanon on Tuesday amid renewed Israeli airstrikes

Geopolitics

Qatar says efforts under way to end Iran-US war and reopen Strait of Hormuz

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Qatar accuses Israel of exploiting regional conflicts to impose new realities in Palestine, Lebanon, and Syria.

Geopolitics

China, global trading partners watch closely as Trump takes on Canada

South China Morning Post – World · China

The latest trade war between the United States and Canada marks a turning point with key lessons for China and other major US trading partners as well as risks…

Geopolitics

India needs to be more vocal on international law violations: Palestine Foreign Minister

The Hindu – World · India

In this exclusive conversation with The Hindu, the Palestinian Foreign Minister discusses the future of Gaza, the viability of the two-state solution, West Ban…

Geopolitics

'We can resist US unilateralism': Iran president tells Putin on sidelines of SCO summit

Times of India – World · India

During a recent dialogue, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian expressed gratitude towards Vladimir Putin for Russia's supportive position. He emphasized the ne…

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