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Geopolitics

Jamaican beach access campaigners go to court to fight privatisation of coast

The Guardian – World · Europe

Activists are challenging colonial-era law and demanding ‘free, legal, unfettered, forever rights’ to use beachesJamaica’s beach access crisis: ‘We shouldn’t b…

Geopolitics

Germany and Japan Are Rearming Again, 80 Years After World War II

The New York Times – World · US

After becoming allies to disastrous effect in the 1940s, Berlin and Tokyo are finding new reasons to team up — including rebuilding their militaries.

Geopolitics

North Korea condemns U.S. missile sale approval to South Korea, KCNA says

The Hindu – World · India

The official cited ​the U.S. State ‌Department’s approval of a nearly $300 million foreign military sale of advanced air-to-air missiles and related equipment …

Geopolitics

Funeral for slain Iranian Supreme Leader Khamenei set for July, as deal to end war nears

The Hindu – World · India

Khamenei, was ‌killed in ​Israeli and U.S. strikes ⁠on Iran in February

Geopolitics

21 terrorists killed in Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Province

The Hindu – World · India

Among those killed in North Waziristan district over the last 72 hours were four ring leaders belonging to Fitna-al-Khwarij, wanted for their involvement in nu…

Geopolitics

Explained | Switzerland’s population cap proposal and what it would mean for Europe

The Hindu – World · India

The country will vote in a referendum on June 14 to cap the population at 10 million by introducing stricter immigration rules as the population reaches 9.5 mi…

Geopolitics

Iran war: Trump says deal to be signed on Sunday

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

Mediator Pakistan has said the deal could be finalized "in the next 24 hours," but Iran says an agreement is unlikely to be confirmed on Sunday. DW has more.

General

Brazil investigates possible Ebola cases amid scramble to contain outbreak

NBC News – World · US

The World Health Organization’s top doctor has traveled to the Ebola hot zone to help bring the unfolding crisis under control as suspected cases of the especi…

Geopolitics

Iran War Live Updates: U.S. and Iran Exchange New Attacks, Straining Peace Talks

The New York Times – World · US

U.S. Central Command said it conducted strikes against military targets in southern Iran over the weekend. Kuwait, which hosts U.S. military bases, accused Ira…

Geopolitics

India-Oman trade pact: Govt's 'Plan B' amid Hormuz crisis

Times of India – World · India

Amidst Middle East chaos impacting the Strait of Hormuz, India's new free trade agreement with Oman, effective June 1, offers a strategic alternative. Oman's l…

Geopolitics

TMC expels 2 MLAs, Sandipan Saha and Ritabrata Banerjee, for 'anti-party activities'

Times of India – World · India

The Trinamool Congress has expelled two MLAs, Sandipan Saha and Ritabrata Banerjee, from its primary membership due to alleged anti-party activities and action…

Geopolitics

Nepal has encroached on Indian territory as well: PM Balendra Shah

The Hindu – World · India

Nepal Prime Minister Balendra Shah’s remarks about border encroachment triggered a major political uproar in Parliament. The government later issued a clarific…

Geopolitics

Trump says Iran really wants to make a deal with the U.S.

The Hindu – World · India

‌Donald Trump’s post comes only hours after the U.S. military said it ‌struck Iranian military sites over the weekend ‌and ⁠Iran’s Revolutionary Guards said th…

Geopolitics

Explosion and fire at defence company in South Korea kills five

The Hindu – World · India

The deadly incident happened at a worksite run by Hanwha Aerospace in the South Korean city of Daejeon

Geopolitics

Pro-Trump candidate pulls ahead in Colombia presidential vote as ruling party sows doubt in results

The Hindu – World · India

Newcomer Aberaldo de la Espriella known as ‘El Tigre’ or ‘The Tiger’ is expected to scoop up support from voters who threw their support behind another conserv…

Geopolitics

Iran executes two men accused of leading early 2026 protests

The Hindu – World · India

They were among the main ‌perpetrators of an attack on the Jafari Mosque in Tehran

Geopolitics

PM Modi holds talks with Myanmar President Aung Hlaing

The Hindu – World · India

PM Narendra Modi held wide-ranging talks with Myanmar President Min Aung Hlaing, focusing on trade, connectivity, border security and defence cooperation

Geopolitics

India, Australia underscore maritime freedom and supply chain security in high-level talks

The Hindu – World · India

Ministers Rajnath Singh and Richard Marles announced that the two countries would begin developing an MoU regarding the provision of defence articles and defen…

Geopolitics

Hungary’s Prime Minister Péter Magyar to amend the Constitution to remove President Tamás Sulyok

The Hindu – World · India

Newly appointed Prime Minister Péter Magyar says Hungary’s government will amend the Constitution to remove President Tamás Sulyok

Startups

India’s missing children problem; Flawsome’s flushable sanitary pad

Your Story · India

India’s missing children crisis is becoming increasingly gendered, with girls accounting for most cases in 2024. Meanwhile, the country’s menstrual hygiene sec…

Geopolitics

‘Before, the land sustained us’: Who benefits from Guinea’s bauxite wealth?

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

The country has vast reserves of the ore, a source material for aluminium. But citizens still languish in poverty.

Geopolitics

Germany’s thriving Alevi community

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

The Alevis make up the fourth largest religious community in Germany today. What are the main tenets of their faith? And how are they preserving their unique c…

Geopolitics

Nicaragua: Indigenous leader Brooklyn Rivera dies in detention

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

The Indigenous leader and former lawmaker had been detained by Nicaragua's authoritarian government in 2023 on undisclosed charges.

Geopolitics

Child killed in house fire in south-west Melbourne home

The Guardian – World · Europe

Crews extinguished blaze before finding a child who died in Werribee home, Victoria police saidFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our br…

Geopolitics

Australia news live: Tony Abbott not ‘too excited’ by One Nation’s poll surge; Melbourne film festival hacked

The Guardian – World · Europe

Liberal party president says Coalition still the ‘most credible’ alternative government. Follow today’s news liveGet our breaking news email, free app or daily…

Geopolitics

Grammy-winning director explores his Nigerian grandfather's role in the Biafran war

BBC News – World · Europe

Filmmaker Meji Alabi directs a landmark BBC Africa Eye documentary about Nigeria's civil war.

Geopolitics

Nicaraguan indigenous leader dies after three years in prison

BBC News – World · Europe

Rights groups condemn the death of Brooklyn Rivera, 73, following his long arbitrary detention by the governing regime.

Geopolitics

Huge blast kills dozens in rebel-held village in Myanmar

BBC News – World · Europe

Insurgents say it was caused by explosives being used for mining close to the Chinese border.

General

More than 40 dead in Ebola outbreak in DR Congo and Uganda

NBC News – World · US

Over 40 people have died in a growing Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda, where government and international aid organizations a…

Geopolitics

Estonian startups keen to partner India, tap into its huge market

The Hindu – World · India

Latitude59, an influential startup and technology conference that takes place here annually, is also keen on hosting a networking event in India next year unde…

Geopolitics

U.K. Foreign Secretary to visit India, China for talks on global challenges

The Hindu – World · India

Ms. Cooper is scheduled to hold bilateral talks with External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on Thursday (June 4), followed by interactions across business and…

Geopolitics

Malta's Labour Party wins record fourth term in parliamentary election

The Hindu – World · India

The election on the southern Mediterranean island was held on Saturday (May 30, 2026) and drew a turnout of ‌87.4%, slightly up on 2022.

Geopolitics

Myanmar building blast: At least 55 people killed, reports say

The Hindu – World · India

About 70 people injured; the building is said to have been storing explosives for mining

Geopolitics

Zohran Mamdani skips annual parade celebrating Israel

The Hindu – World · India

“I said on the campaign trail that I wouldn’t be attending the parade, and I’ve made my views on the Israeli government abundantly clear,” Mr. Mamdani had earl…

Geopolitics

West Asia war LIVE: U.S. pushes Lebanon and Israel on new ceasefire plan, official says

The Hindu – World · India

U.S. President Donald Trump has sent back a tougher peace proposal to Iran; Israel continues its attacks in Lebanon and has seized the 900-year-old Beaufort Ca…

Geopolitics

Missing Syrian chess champion’s children likely dead, authorities say

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Syrian commission confirms deaths of Rania al-Abbasi's six children, missing since 2013 under Bashar al-Assad's rule.

Geopolitics

Government declines to protect Indigenous sacred site to be bulldozed for Brisbane Olympic stadium

The Guardian – World · Europe

Environment minister Murray Watt decides against emergency declaration to halt construction but does not rule out ‘longer term protections’Get our breaking new…

Geopolitics

In Taiwan, ‘Mainland Spouses’ From China Become a Focus of Infiltration Fears

The New York Times – World · US

A Chinese-born woman accused of infiltration has set off a debate over how Taiwan defends its democracy without profiling migrants from China.

Geopolitics

DHS Green Card Policy Update 2026: What you need to know

The Hindu – World · India

Read to know more about the latest USCIS green card rules.

Geopolitics

U.S. says three killed in ‘narco’ boat strike

The Hindu – World · India

The latest attack brings the total number of those killed to over 200 — according to an AFP tally — since the Trump administration began its offensive in Septe…

Geopolitics

Israeli Army captures strategic castle in Lebanon in deepest incursion into country in 26 years

The Hindu – World · India

The capture of Beaufort Castle near the city of Nabatiyeh came after days of intense fighting and airstrikes in nearby villages, where Israeli troops fought He…

Geopolitics

US man asserts if simple teacher and China farmer can grow a forest, world leaders can find peace

South China Morning Post – World · China

A retired American teacher is planning to travel to China in late summer for a reunion with a female farmer he assisted decades ago. In 1999, Ronald Sakolsky, …

Geopolitics

Where Southeast Asians really want to live, work and travel

South China Morning Post – World · China

Mass media commonly portrays Southeast Asia as an exciting, adventure-fuelled and culturally rich region – if often an exoticised one – for inhabitants and vis…

Geopolitics

India news: Myanmar president arrives to boost ties

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

Myanmar President Min Aung Hlaing is on a five-day visit to India, where he will hold talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Meanwhile, Karnataka is readying…

Geopolitics

Shackled, transferred, mocked: woman, 23, says she gave in to deportation after ‘humiliating’ ICE detention

The Guardian – World · Europe

Exclusive: Ana María was happy working in the US with an open asylum case. But after ICE detained her for months, she said she requested to go back to her nati…

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