GeopoliticsTechFinanceHealthEnergySportsCulture
Israel says carrying out 'large-scale strikes' on Tehran
Geopolitics & World Affairs

Israel says carrying out 'large-scale strikes' on Tehran

Channel News Asia · 5m ago
What we know so far: Supreme Leader Khamenei killed, as Iran launches retaliatory strikes
Geopolitics & World Affairs

What we know so far: Supreme Leader Khamenei killed, as Iran launches retaliatory strikes

Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei is confirmed dead by Iranian state media after reported US and Israeli strikes across Iran, including his compound in Tehran, as announced by President Trump and Prime Mini

BBC World · 2h ago
Iranian Ambassador to UN calls US-Israeli attacks a ‘war crime’
Geopolitics & World Affairs

Iranian Ambassador to UN calls US-Israeli attacks a ‘war crime’

Iran's Ambassador to the UN, Amir-Saeid Iravani, has accused the US and Israel of committing war crimes through their military actions, citing civilian casualties. This accusation escalates tensions a

Al Jazeera · 6h ago
What we know so far: Supreme Leader Khamenei killed, as Iran launches retaliatory strikes
Geopolitics & World Affairs

What we know so far: Supreme Leader Khamenei killed, as Iran launches retaliatory strikes

Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei is confirmed dead by Iranian state media after reported US and Israeli strikes across Iran, including his compound in Tehran, as announced by President Trump and Prime Mini

BBC World · 2h ago
Who is Ali Shamkhani, Iran official reportedly killed in US-Israel attacks?
Geopolitics & World Affairs

Who is Ali Shamkhani, Iran official reportedly killed in US-Israel attacks?

Ali Shamkhani, a key Iranian security official and close advisor to Ayatollah Khamenei, has reportedly been killed in a joint US-Israeli strike, according to an Israeli military spokesperson, though T

Al Jazeera · 7h ago
Trump was once wary of ordering regime change in Iran. Here’s what made him change his mind
Geopolitics & World Affairs

Trump was once wary of ordering regime change in Iran. Here’s what made him change his mind

President Trump, once hesitant about direct confrontation, dramatically escalated U.S. military action against Iran, reportedly ordering strikes that killed Supreme Leader Khamenei, a claim Iran has n

AP News · 5h ago
Trump was once wary of ordering regime change in Iran. Here’s what made him change his mind
Geopolitics & World Affairs

Trump was once wary of ordering regime change in Iran. Here’s what made him change his mind

President Trump, once hesitant about direct confrontation, dramatically escalated U.S. military action against Iran, reportedly ordering strikes that killed Supreme Leader Khamenei, a claim Iran has n

AP News · 5h ago
Anwar calls for diplomacy amid US-Iran conflict, Prabowo 'prepared' to travel to Tehran for mediation talks
Geopolitics & World Affairs

Anwar calls for diplomacy amid US-Iran conflict, Prabowo 'prepared' to travel to Tehran for mediation talks

Amidst escalating US-Israeli strikes against Iran, including the reported death of Supreme Leader Khamenei, Malaysia's Anwar Ibrahim urges diplomatic solutions, while Indonesia's Prabowo Subianto offe

Channel News Asia · 10m ago
Taiwan Arms Sale Approved by Congress Is Delayed as Trump Plans Visit to Beijing
Geopolitics & World Affairs

Taiwan Arms Sale Approved by Congress Is Delayed as Trump Plans Visit to Beijing

A multi-billion dollar arms sale to Taiwan, already approved by Congress, is being held up by the State Department, likely to avoid upsetting China ahead of a planned summit between Trump and Chinese

NYT World · 23h ago
Trump says US aims to destroy Iran's military, topple government
Geopolitics & World Affairs

Trump says US aims to destroy Iran's military, topple government

President Trump announced a major military attack against Iran, vowing to destroy their military capabilities and urging Iranians to overthrow their government, claiming it's to defend America from im

Channel News Asia · 3h ago
Live Updates: U.S. Attacks Iran as Trump Calls for Overthrow of Government
Geopolitics & World Affairs

Live Updates: U.S. Attacks Iran as Trump Calls for Overthrow of Government

The U.S., joined by Israel, has launched a major military assault on Iran, with President Trump vowing to dismantle Iran's nuclear program and cripple its military capabilities. Iran has promised reta

NYT World · 9m ago
Trump says US aims to destroy Iran's military, topple government
Geopolitics & World Affairs

Trump says US aims to destroy Iran's military, topple government

President Trump announced a major military attack against Iran, vowing to destroy their military capabilities and urging Iranians to overthrow their government, claiming it's to defend America from im

Channel News Asia · 3h ago
Trump says “major combat operations” in Iran have begun
Geopolitics & World Affairs

Trump says “major combat operations” in Iran have begun

President Trump announced the commencement of "major combat operations" in Iran, alongside Israel, with the stated goal of neutralizing imminent threats and safeguarding American citizens. This marks

Al Jazeera · 42m ago
Sirens sound across Israel after the country launched an attack on Iran
Geopolitics & World Affairs

Sirens sound across Israel after the country launched an attack on Iran

Israel, reportedly in coordination with the US, launched a 'pre-emptive' attack on Iran, triggering retaliatory missile warnings and sirens across Israel. The escalating conflict, marked by explosions

Al Jazeera · 1h ago
Sirens sound across Israel after the country launched an attack on Iran
Geopolitics & World Affairs

Sirens sound across Israel after the country launched an attack on Iran

Israel, reportedly in coordination with the US, launched a 'pre-emptive' attack on Iran, triggering retaliatory missile warnings and sirens across Israel. The escalating conflict, marked by explosions

Al Jazeera · 1h ago
A Trump Call Ignited Saudi-U.A.E. Feud
Geopolitics & World Affairs

A Trump Call Ignited Saudi-U.A.E. Feud

A diplomatic feud between Saudi Arabia and the UAE has erupted, triggered by a request made to President Trump regarding the war in Sudan. This dispute exposes underlying tensions in the Gulf and coul

NYT World · 15h ago
Aid groups in Gaza and West Bank thrown lifeline as Israel court pauses ban threat
Geopolitics & World Affairs

Aid groups in Gaza and West Bank thrown lifeline as Israel court pauses ban threat

Israel's High Court has temporarily blocked a ban on international aid groups operating in Gaza and the West Bank, averting an immediate crisis for millions reliant on humanitarian assistance. The rul

BBC World · 9h ago
Israel Facing Prospect of War With a Depleted Missile Defense
Geopolitics & World Affairs

Israel Facing Prospect of War With a Depleted Missile Defense

With tensions escalating and a potential conflict looming in June 2025, Israel faces a precarious situation with depleted missile defense systems, raising the stakes for any future war with Iran. The

NYT World · 15h ago
Ukraine claws back southern territory as Russia’s war enters fifth year
Geopolitics & World Affairs

Ukraine claws back southern territory as Russia’s war enters fifth year

As Russia's war on Ukraine enters its fifth year, Ukraine has made limited territorial gains in the south, reclaiming between 300-400 sq km since late January, while also improving its air defenses; h

Al Jazeera · 8h ago
Trump 'not thrilled' with Iran after latest talks on nuclear programme
Geopolitics & World Affairs

Trump 'not thrilled' with Iran after latest talks on nuclear programme

Amid stalled nuclear talks in Geneva, President Trump expressed dissatisfaction with Iran's stance, hinting at potential military action despite Oman's Foreign Minister's claim that Iran agreed not to

BBC World · 7h ago

Get geopolitics & world affairs in your inbox

The best stories, summarized daily. Free.

No spam. Unsubscribe anytime.