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Geopolitics

'Stand up': Trump puts Pakistan PM Sharif on spot at Board of Peace meet - watch

Times of India – World · India

- Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif attended Donald Trump's informal peace meeting in New Delhi. - The event highlighted diplomatic tensions and unorthodox diplomac…

Geopolitics

'Disgrace', says Donald Trump after U.S. Supreme Court strikes down his global tariffs | LIVE

The Hindu – World · India

The majority judges found that the Constitution “very clearly” gives Congress the power to impose taxes, which include tariffs

Geopolitics

Kim lauds North Korea's economy and regional standing as major party meeting opens

The Hindu – World · India

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un said the North has made significant progress since the last congress in 2021, citing economic gains and a firmer regional footi…

Geopolitics

Hamas says path for Gaza must begin with end to ‘aggression’

The Hindu – World · India

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has insisted that Hamas must disarm before any reconstruction begins

Geopolitics

Japan’s Takaichi targets Chinese ‘coercion’ in first parliament speech after landslide win

South China Morning Post – World · China

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi highlighted what she called Chinese “coercion” as she delivered her first parliamentary speech since her party’s landsli…

Geopolitics

Ukraine’s patience with US peace push wears thin as Russia skirts pressure

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

The US is putting too much pressure on Kyiv and not enough on Moscow, says Ukraine’s Zelenskyy after more failed talks.

Geopolitics

Ukraine to boycott Paralympic Games ceremony due to Russian participation

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

The International Paralympic Committee has allocated 10 combined slots to Russian and Belarusian athletes.

Geopolitics

Smokejumper and union leader aims to win in Montana by focusing on workers

The Guardian – World · Europe

Sam Forstag, who parachutes from planes to fight wildfires, believes pro-worker polices can flip district from Trump allySam Forstag is used to launching himse…

Geopolitics

Amid Trump crackdown on Chinese students, one US university appears to block them altogether

The Guardian – World · Europe

Purdue says no ban on Chinese students exists, but reportedly rescinded dozens of offers after warnings from legislatorsSeveral universities have scrapped part…

Geopolitics

As Trump Considers Second Iran War, It Could Be Deadlier Than the First

The New York Times – World · US

Within days of the U.S. strikes on Iran’s nuclear facilities last year, all sides agreed to a cease-fire. This time could be different.

Geopolitics

Trump considering 'limited strike' on Iran to force nuclear deal

Times of India – World · India

- TOI World Desk's team of seasoned journalists and writers covers global events, offering diverse perspectives on international affairs. - Committed to accu…

Geopolitics

Iran says U.S. has not asked for zero nuclear enrichment

The Hindu – World · India

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi’s comments stand in contrast to information relayed by high-ranking U.S. officials including Donald Trump, who has repe…

Tech & Startups

The Olympics and Politics Are More Intertwined Than Ever. Maybe That’s a Good Thing

Wired · Global

The Olympics often provide a moment of unity and celebration during times of geopolitical uncertainty. But blind nationalism didn’t win at the 2026 Winter Game…

Tech & Startups

The War Over Prediction Markets Is Just Getting Started

Wired · Global

Prediction markets like Kalshi and Polymarket are booming, and so is a fight among regulators, lawmakers, and advocates over their legality.

Geopolitics

PLA, Chinese firm release satellite images showing US military build-up around Iran

South China Morning Post – World · China

China’s military and a tech firm have released high-resolution satellite imagery showing the US military build-up around Iran, amid reports that Washington may…

Geopolitics

North Korea’s Kim opens rare party congress with pledge to fix economy

South China Morning Post – World · China

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un vowed to lift living standards as he opened a landmark congress, state media said on Friday, offering a glimpse of economic str…

Geopolitics

6 European activists held in Turkey while investigating prison conditions

South China Morning Post – World · China

Turkey has arrested six European activists who came to the country to examine prison conditions of political detainees, their lawyer said on Friday. They were …

Geopolitics

Tracking the rapid US military build-up near Iran

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

As tensions between the US and Iran rise, we examine the military assets Washington has deployed to the Middle East.

Geopolitics

Israel blocks Palestinians from attending Ramadan Friday prayers at Al-Aqsa

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Israel says it will allow only 10,000 Palestinians from the West Bank to enter mosque for holy month tradition.

Geopolitics

Palestinian-American killed by Israeli settlers in occupied West Bank

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

A young Palestinian-American man was killed trying to stop Israeli settlers from stealing his sheep.

Geopolitics

Tucker Carlson says passport seized, staff interrogated at Israeli airport

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Israeli officials deny detaining the right-wing figure, calling the questioning routine and conducted to ensure privacy.

Geopolitics

Texas congressional candidate with extremist views backed by hard-right donors

The Guardian – World · Europe

After tech billionaire Peter Thiel and others donated to Jace Yarbrough’s campaign, Donald Trump endorsed himA rookie congressional candidate in a nine-way Tex…

Geopolitics

Trump weighs strikes as he gives Iran ‘10 to 15 days’ to agree deal over nuclear programme – US politics live

The Guardian – World · Europe

The US has amassed an arsenal of military assets in the Middle East that would allow it to launch an aerial bombing campaign against IranThe Trump administrati…

Geopolitics

A war foretold: how the CIA and MI6 got hold of Putin’s Ukraine plans and why nobody believed them

The Guardian – World · Europe

Drawing on more than 100 interviews with senior intelligence officials and other insiders in multiple countries, this exclusive account details how the US and …

Geopolitics

‘A momentous watershed’: Europe’s papers react to arrest of former prince Andrew

The Guardian – World · Europe

Agreement across continent that Mountbatten-Windsor’s detention has put monarchy in unprecedented dangerAndrew Mountbatten-Windsor – latest updatesEurope live …

Geopolitics

How China Is Stoking Fear About Travel to Japan

The New York Times – World · US

From earthquake warnings to bear attack alerts, Beijing is deploying a campaign of exaggeration and disinformation to punish Tokyo’s support for Taiwan.

Geopolitics

'Congress left borders open': Shah raises infiltration pitch in poll-bound Assam

Times of India – World · India

Union home minister Amit Shah accused the Congress of leaving Assam's borders open to infiltrators, aiming to alter the state's demographics. He contrasted thi…

Geopolitics

Rajasthan MLA compares BJP budget to ‘son’, Congress's budget to ‘daughter’, row erupts

Times of India – World · India

Women's rights groups have demanded action against BJP MLA Bahadur Singh Koli for his remarks in the Rajasthan Assembly. Koli compared the current BJP governme…

Geopolitics

Break the spine, but spare the bones: How Taliban is crushing women, one rule at a time

Times of India – World · India

- TOI World Desk's team of journalists and writers covers global events with dedication and expertise. - Committed to accuracy, depth, and timely news delive…

Geopolitics

Congress paradox: Shashi Tharoor praises AI Summit, youth leaders protest on spot

Times of India – World · India

Youth Congress workers staged a shirtless protest against a trade deal at the AI Impact Summit in New Delhi, leading to their detention. This occurred hours af…

Geopolitics

PM Modi, Sri Lankan President ‘take stock’ of Indo-Lanka ties on the sidelines of AI summit

The Hindu – World · India

Talks covered bilateral cooperation in areas such as energy, connectivity, infrastructure, healthcare, skilling, culture, blue economy, according to social med…

Geopolitics

Takaichi vows to make Japan ‘strong and prosperous’, rules out ‘reckless’ fiscal policy

South China Morning Post – World · China

Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi pledged on Friday to make Japan “strong and prosperous”, while hitting out at China and pledging to keep “hitting the growth butt…

Geopolitics

South Korea’s Yoon calls court biased after life sentence for rebellion: ‘fight not over’

South China Morning Post – World · China

Ousted South Korean president Yoon Suk-yeol on Friday remained defiant in his first reaction to a life sentence for rebellion handed down by a Seoul court the …

Geopolitics

What would blocking the Strait of Hormuz mean for global oil and LNG shipments?

South China Morning Post – World · China

Iran partially and temporarily closed the strategic Strait of Hormuz during a military drill on Tuesday, thrusting the vital shipping route under the global sp…

Geopolitics

Trump’s name cleared to land on Palm Beach airport after Florida Republicans pass bill

South China Morning Post – World · China

An airport in Florida will soon be renamed after US President Donald Trump, after a bill proposing the change was approved by the state’s legislature on Thursd…

Geopolitics

Trump gives Iran 10-15 days to make deal, warns ‘bad things will happen’

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Donald Trump has warned Iran it has 10 to 15 days to reach a deal over its nuclear program, or “bad things” will happen.

Geopolitics

One killed, 11 injured in Yemen after security forces disperse STC storming

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Protest erupts after the internationally recognised gov't holds its first session in the southern city of Aden.

Geopolitics

US jets escort Russian military aircraft out of Alaska’s air defence zone

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

NORAD says aircraft did not enter sovereign airspace and were not considered a threat.

Geopolitics

Is southern Yemen’s next phase being decided on the ground?

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Security fragmentation and regional rivalries are reshaping power in southern Yemen.

Geopolitics

Bolivia’s ex-leader Morales reappears in stronghold after 7-week absence

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

The public appearance ends rumours that Morales fled the country following the abduction of Nicolas Maduro in Venezuela.

Geopolitics

Gambian Jammeh-era victims seek ‘real justice’ beyond reparations

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Those who suffered abuses under Jammeh say the ex-leader now comfortably in exile must be held accountable for crimes.

Geopolitics

Trump’s Board of Peace faces its first test on Gaza

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Members of Donald Trump’s Board of Peace expressed optimism about peace and rebuilding in Gaza at its inaugural session.

Geopolitics

Argentines protest as lower house passes divisive labor bill

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

Argentina's lower house of Congress approved President Javier Milei's labor reform bill, which grants employers greater flexibility in matters of hiring, firin…

Geopolitics

Germany news: Merz looks to shore up support within CDU

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

On the international front, the Chancellor has made a splash, but on the home front, the scorecard has been more mixed. The level of support in the CDU will be…

Geopolitics

Labour minister falsely linked journalists to ‘pro-Kremlin’ network in emails to GCHQ

The Guardian – World · Europe

Exclusive: Josh Simons pressed intelligence officials to investigate reporters, in emails described as ‘McCarthyite smear’A Labour minister who claimed to be “…

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