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Geopolitics

Delhi's Shastri Park market blaze: Fire tenders pelted with stones over delayed response; watch

Times of India – World · India

A massive fire engulfed a furniture market in Delhi's Shastri Park, prompting an angry response from locals who allegedly pelted stones at initial fire tenders…

Geopolitics

Twisha visited salon, got head massage before death; CCTV captures final hours

Times of India – World · India

New CCTV footage reveals Twisha Sharma at a beauty salon before her death. Investigators are examining her final hours. Twisha's family alleges dowry harassmen…

Startups

Startup news and updates: daily roundup (May 22, 2026)

Your Story · India

YourStory presents the daily news roundup from the Indian startup ecosystem and beyond. Here's the roundup for Friday, May 22, 2026.

Tech & Startups

Kash Patel’s clothing brand website shut down after reports it was hacked

TechCrunch · US

According to users on X, the website was hijacked by hackers in an attempt to trick visitors into installing malware.

Tech & Startups

AI is being used to resurrect the voices of dead pilots

TechCrunch · US

People used AI on a spectrogram image of cockpit recordings to reconstruct them, forcing the NTSB to temporarily block access to its docket system.

Geopolitics

South Africa xenophobia response under fire

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

South Africa condemns xenophobic violence when it erupts, but critics say prevention is weak, arrests are limited and political rhetoric sometimes fuels tensio…

Geopolitics

Venezuelan makeup artist who was deported to El Salvador seeks asylum in Spain: ‘I feel safe here’

The Guardian – World · Europe

Andry José Hernández Romero was deported from the US to El Salvador’s notorious Cecot prison before he was allowed to return to VenezuelaOne of the Venezuelan …

Geopolitics

From General to Governor: Putin Pushes a ‘New Elite’ of War Veterans

The New York Times – World · US

The popular leader of a region bordering Ukraine is replaced by a military commander as President Vladimir V. Putin looks to reward those who fought in his war.

Geopolitics

United Nations Refugee Agency says $1 million worth of aid lost in Russian strike in Ukraine

The Hindu – World · India

The warehouse containing ‌emergency shelter materials, including sleeping mats, and hygiene kits ‌was destroyed and ‌two ⁠people were killed

Geopolitics

Taiwan’s government says U.S. hasn’t notified it of any pause in a planned $14 billion arms sale

The Hindu – World · India

Fresh uncertainty has emerged over future U.S. military assistance to Taiwan after American officials suggested some foreign arms transfers could face temporar…

Geopolitics

Watch: Is the TVK’s cabinet expansion DMK’s loss? | Above the Fold | 22.05.2026

The Hindu – World · India

In today’s episode: TVK inducts VCK and IUML leaders into its Cabinet, raising questions about the DMK’s strength; the Delhi High Court questions the WFI over …

Geopolitics

Rubio cites some progress on Iran talks but ‘we're not there yet’

The Hindu – World · India

Mr. Rubio said the United States was in constant communication with the ‌Pakistanis, who are facilitating the talks with Iran

Geopolitics

U.S. releases second batch of government declassified UFO files

The Hindu – World · India

One of the 222 files released ‌on Friday (May 22, 2026) contains 116 pages of documentation relating to a series of reported sightings and investigations in a …

Geopolitics

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio arrives in Kolkata as part of his four day visit to India

The Hindu – World · India

Rubio’s India itinerary, scheduled from May 23 to 26 and also encompassing Agra, Jaipur, and New Delhi, is being viewed as diplomatically significant for his s…

Geopolitics

How the Cannes 2026 films reflect a world in conflict

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

Various works explore the impact of authoritarianism through a historical lens, while one thriller on corruption is set in Putin's Russia.

Geopolitics

Escape of big cat belonging to Germany’s ‘Tiger Queen’ shatters peace of small town

The Guardian – World · Europe

Gardeners tending to allotments were terrified to see animal roaming wild after mauling one of its keepers – but critics have long been concernedA tiger on the…

Geopolitics

IMD issues red alert for 10 UP districts, warns of 'very severe' heatwave

Times of India – World · India

Uttar Pradesh faces a severe heatwave as the IMD issues a red alert for 10 districts, warning of extreme temperatures. An orange alert covers 34 districts, wi…

Geopolitics

Power outages recorded in Ukraine's Russia-controlled Zaporizhzhia region, media say

The Hindu – World · India

Russia-appointed head of the parts of the Southern ‌Kherson region held by Russian ‌forces, ⁠Vladimir Saldo, said on Telegram that ⁠nine areas were cut off the…

Geopolitics

Trump 'slush fund' sinks Senate Immigration Bill

The Hindu – World · India

The collapse was a significant setback for Mr. Trump and party leaders, who had hoped to pass roughly $70 billion in funding for Immigration and Customs Enforc…

Geopolitics

Alberta province plans public vote on whether to hold referendum on leaving Canada

The Hindu – World · India

Danielle Smith said voters would be deciding whether it's time to hold a referendum, but it won't actually be a vote on whether to separate from Canada

Tech & Startups

NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani takes to Twitch to chat with New Yorkers

TechCrunch · US

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani is launching a Twitch series today at 4 p.m. ET.

Geopolitics

Poll finds nearly three-quarters of Democratic voters oppose aid to Israel

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

The US ally has seen support plummet in recent years amid widespread anger over its genocidal war on Gaza.

Geopolitics

Who are the 10 best FIFA World Cup players of all time?

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

The all-time greats who have shone on the biggest stage and written their names in football World Cup folklore.

Geopolitics

Ebola tensions rise as treatment centre torched in DR Congo’s Ituri

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Residents in DRC torch facility over burial disputes, spotlighting challenges in tackling Ebola outbreak.

Geopolitics

Parody Cockroach Janta political party’s rise reflects youth anger in India

The Guardian – World · Europe

Satirical project is viral sensation and outlet for protest on social media as it taps into young people’s frustrationIt began as a satirical online project af…

Geopolitics

‘It’s broken English’: MP’s attempt to speak Jamaican in parliament sparks language row

The Guardian – World · Europe

Parliamentary rule that only English is allowed has reignited debate about language, legitimacy and postcolonial identityWhen the Jamaican MP Nekeisha Burchell…

Geopolitics

Three ways Cuba crisis could play out after US indictment of Raúl Castro

BBC News – World · Europe

The Trump administration has been putting tremendous economic pressure on the island's Communist government.

Geopolitics

Fire Destroys Sacred Buddhist Hall in Japan that Housed ‘Eternal Flame’

The New York Times – World · US

The flame, which spiritual leaders say has been continuously lit for more than 1,200 years, was salvaged after the blaze and moved to a different site.

Geopolitics

Falta votes 'without fear' for first time in years, records 88% turnout

Times of India – World · India

Here are the article's key points summarized in 4 clear bullet points: • The Falta assembly constituency in Bengal recorded an impressive 87.9% turnout until …

Geopolitics

Punjab man held for spying, shared army movements with Pakistan via CCTV

Times of India – World · India

A Pathankot resident, Baljit Singh, has been arrested for allegedly spying for Pakistan-based handlers. He reportedly installed an internet-based CCTV camera n…

Geopolitics

Lights, camera, absconder: Gujarat murder convict’s Bollywood life exposed

Times of India – World · India

Here are four clear bullet points summarizing the article: • Fugitive Hemant Modi jumped parole and evaded arrest for 10 years. • He used stage names to hide …

Geopolitics

Would be happy to talk to U.S. President Donald Trump: Taiwan leader Lai Ching-te

The Hindu – World · India

After wrapping up his trip to Beijing, U.S. President Donald Trump suggested arms sales to Taiwan could be used as a bargaining chip with China

Geopolitics

India abstains on UNGA resolution on ICJ climate opinion

The Hindu – World · India

The resolution was adopted in the 193-member General Assembly on May 20, with 141 votes in favour, eight against and 28 abstentions, including by India

Geopolitics

Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif to visit China from May 23-26

The Hindu – World · India

Chinese Ministry spokesman Guo Jiakun said ‘the leaders of China and Pakistan will have an in-depth exchange of views on bilateral relations and issues of comm…

Geopolitics

Rajnath Singh, South Korean Minister Inaugurate Indian War Memorial in Seoul

The Hindu – World · India

According to the Defence Ministry, the memorial has been constructed to pay tribute to the courage, sacrifice, and humanitarian service of the 60 Para Field Am…

Geopolitics

Pulwama terror attack mastermind Hamza Burhan killed by unknown gunmen in PoK

The Hindu – World · India

Burhan alias Arjumand Gulzar Dar, alias Doctor, a commander of the Al Badr terror group, was designated as a terrorist by India in April 2022 for his involveme…

Geopolitics

Republicans call off vote on Iran war resolution that was on verge of passing

The Hindu – World · India

The House had scheduled a vote on a war powers resolution, brought by Democrats, that would rein in Mr. Trump's military campaign

Geopolitics

Donald Trump says sending 5,000 more troops to Poland, stirring confusion about U.S. presence in Europe

The Hindu – World · India

The Trump administration has said it was reducing levels in Europe by about 5,000 troops, and U.S. officials confirmed about 4,000 service members were no long…

Geopolitics

The Hard-Line Military Fraternity Running Iran

The New York Times – World · US

Decision making in Iran is guided by a small group of men associated with the Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps.

Geopolitics

Tamil Nadu cabinet gets bigger under Vijay; Congress returns after nearly six decades

Times of India – World · India

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay is set to expand his cabinet, inducting 23 MLAs, including two from the Congress party, marking their return after 60 years. Th…

Geopolitics

Rs 600 crore rail land, Eid fears: Why Mumbai eviction drive turned chaotic

Times of India – World · India

Western Railway commenced a massive anti-encroachment drive at Garib Nagar, Mumbai, demolishing hundreds of structures near Bandra station to reclaim valuable …

Geopolitics

Philippines orders arrest of fugitive Senator sought by ICC

The Hindu – World · India

“Philippine law enforcement agencies are now tasked to effect the arrest of Senator Ronald 'Bato' dela Rosa,” Justice Secretary Fredderick Vida told reporters

Geopolitics

Two killed after drone attack on Syzran, says Russia's Samara region Governor

The Hindu – World · India

Ukraine also reported ⁠two dead as the two sides exchanged attacks overnight

Tech & Startups

SpaceX IPO Filing Reveals Anthropic Is Paying $15 Billion a Year to Access Its Data Centers

Wired · Global

The long-awaited documents SpaceX filed with US regulators Wednesday included details about a lucrative deal to lend GPUs to a major AI rival.

Tech & Startups

Jeff Bezos, you were so close to making a good point

TechCrunch · US

"Why is a nurse in Queens who makes $75,000 a year paying more than $1,000 a month in taxes?" Bezos said Wednesday morning on CNBC. "That's $1,000 that could h…

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