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Geopolitics

PM Modi receives Norway’s highest civilian honour

The Hindu – World · India

The Grand Cross is the highest grade of the Royal Norwegian Order of Merit and it is awarded for exceptional service in advancing Norway’s interests and intern…

Geopolitics

Watch: Clock is ticking for Iran, says Trump | Above the Fold | 18.05.2026

The Hindu – World · India

In today’s episode: Trump’s latest warning raises fears of new U.S. strikes on Iran and escalating tensions in West Asia. We also cover PM Modi’s talks with No…

Geopolitics

Keir Starmer will not set out a timetable to quit: U.K. Deputy PM

The Hindu – World · India

Lawmaker Wes Streeting, who quit as Health Minister last week, said on Saturday (May 17) he would stand in any formal leadership contest.

Geopolitics

Collaboration with India will help counter ‘future pandemics’, says African Union as Ebola outbreak spreads

The Hindu – World · India

AU says India-Africa Forum Summit on track. US Embassy in Uganda stops visa service

Geopolitics

U.S. Justice Department drops all charges against Gautam Adani; case closed permanently

The Hindu – World · India

The case turned in Adani’s favour after prosecutors found no clear U.S. linkages and insufficient evidence to sustain the allegations, according to people fami…

Geopolitics

From green shipping to blue economy: Modi hails India-Norway partnership

The Hindu – World · India

India and Norway upgrade ties to a “Green Strategic Partnership”; Norway PM Støre says both countries have “differences”, calls for them to unite against weapo…

Geopolitics

Trump says delaying Iran attack at request of Gulf leaders

The Hindu – World · India

Donald Trump said he had “further instructed them to be prepared to go forward with a full, large scale assault of Iran, on a moment’s notice, in the event tha…

Geopolitics

When are Hajj and Eid al-Adha 2026? A visual guide to the Muslim pilgrimage

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Nearly 2 million Muslims will embark on the annual Hajj pilgrimage to Mecca, which begins on May 25.

Geopolitics

‘Hindu order runs India’: Court declares another medieval mosque a temple

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

The Madhya Pradesh High Court rules that the historic Kamal Maula mosque is a temple dedicated to a Hindu goddess.

Geopolitics

‘When your signal goes down, something’s going on’: life next to a US air base in the UK

The Guardian – World · Europe

While RAF Lakenheath holds its secrets, neighbours contend with plane spotters, protesters and sonic boomsThe local people know there is something going on whe…

Geopolitics

U.S., China, and the search for stability

The Hindu – World · India

Why did Trump visit China amidst its war with Iran? What were the key issues discussed between Trump and Xi? What were the major achievements of the meeting? W…

Geopolitics

Pakistan forces kill 35 terrorists in Balochistan operation, capture 3 high-profile commanders

The Hindu – World · India

The Pakistan military is yet to release a statement regarding this latest anti-terror operation

Geopolitics

Deeply concerned: India on drone strike near UAE's Barakah nuclear plant

The Hindu – World · India

"India is deeply concerned at the attack targeting the Barakah nuclear facility in the UAE," says the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA)

Geopolitics

PM Modi woos Swedish companies to invest in India, says 'reform express' going at full speed

The Hindu – World · India

Here are four clear bullet points summarizing the article: • Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged Swedish companies to enhance their presence in manufact…

Tech & Startups

Why trust is a big question at the Elon Musk-OpenAI trial

TechCrunch · US

A big theme in the trial’s final days was whether OpenAI CEO Sam Altman is trustworthy.

Geopolitics

How ISWAP and Boko Haram are reshaping the Lake Chad Basin

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Communities in the Lake Chad Basin face rising violence amid economic hardship and weak governance.

Geopolitics

Australia news live: judge warns about ‘controversy’ as pianist sues orchestra; NSW landlords fined over no-fault evictions

The Guardian – World · Europe

Musician’s case against Melbourne Symphony Orchestra will not be a ‘roving inquiry’ on conflict in the Middle East, judge says. Follow today’s news liveGet our…

Geopolitics

Pianist Jayson Gillham’s case against MSO mustn’t turn into ‘roving inquiry’ on Middle East conflict, judge warns

The Guardian – World · Europe

Federal court case of classical pianist who alleges Melbourne Symphony Orchestra unlawfully discriminated due to his views beginsThe judge hearing the case of …

Geopolitics

Inside the 'kill-zone' on Ukraine's front line, where new weapons have transformed war

BBC News – World · Europe

Machines are increasingly replacing humans on the front line, but troops are still vital for defending territory.

Geopolitics

Tagore’s legacy bridges India-Sweden ties: PM Modi, Kristersson exchange unique gifts

Times of India – World · India

Here are four clear bullet points summarizing the article: • The Times of India's news desk operates 24/7 to deliver current and comprehensive news globally. …

Geopolitics

Israel strikes Lebanon while Hezbollah calls talks ‘dead end’

The Hindu – World · India

The latest strikes came after Envoys from Israel and Lebanon held a third round of negotiations in Washington and agreed to extend the ceasefire

Geopolitics

Taiwan won't be sacrificed, U.S. arms sales a commitment: President responds to Trump

The Hindu – World · India

Mr. Lai’s comments were his first direct response to the summit last week in Beijing between U.S. President Trump and his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping that r…

Geopolitics

Iran media says ‘no tangible concessions’ in U.S. response to Iran proposal

The Hindu – World · India

The Fars news agency said Washington had presented a five-point list which included a demand for Iran to keep only one nuclear site in operation and transfer i…

Geopolitics

Iran chief negotiator Ghalibaf appointed to oversee ties with China: media

The Hindu – World · India

Ghalibaf was appointed to the position at the proposal of Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and with the approval of supreme leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamene…

Geopolitics

Security forces kill five terrorists in northwest Pakistan

The Hindu – World · India

The operations were conducted late on Saturday (May 16, 2026) in the Bannu district of restive Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, according to police

Geopolitics

Drone strike causes fire outside nuclear power plant in Abu Dhabi

The Hindu – World · India

The Abu Dhabi media office said in a statement that the fire broke out in an external electrical generator outside the perimeter of the Barakah Nuclear Power P…

Geopolitics

Gunmen kill 10 people in town in Mexico’s Puebla state, authorities say

The Hindu – World · India

The victims were six men, three women, and a child, and all were shot in the early hours of May 17

Geopolitics

Israel PM says close to killing all architects of October 7 attack

The Hindu – World · India

Benjamin Netanyahu’s remarks followed the Israeli military’s announcement that Ezzedine Al-Haddad, commander of Hamas’s armed wing, had been killed in an airst…

Geopolitics

Iran-Israel war LIVE: 'Staggering' Iran toll drives up global executions: Amnesty

The Hindu – World · India

UAE reports drone strike at nuclear power plant; Saudi Arabia intercepts three drones from Iraqi airspace

Geopolitics

Modest fashion’s global turn

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

From Instagram to Paris catwalks, modest fashion is booming as the global Muslim market heads toward $433bn by 2028.

Geopolitics

‘I was shocked’: Rajinikanth on Vijay becoming Tamil Nadu CM

Times of India – World · India

Veteran actor Rajinikanth clarified his political stance, stating he is no longer active in politics and was shocked by speculation about actor Vijay becoming …

Geopolitics

Tension in Lucknow as police lathicharge protesting lawyers amid demolition drive

Times of India – World · India

Tensions flared in Kaiserbagh as police lathi-charged protesting advocates during a Municipal Corporation demolition drive. The operation targeted chambers nea…

Startups

Access and empowerment: how ‘infopreneurs’ bridge digital gaps in rural India

Your Story · India

On the occasion of World Telecommunications and Information Society Day, we share highlights from sites visits to community centres in rural India and entrepre…

Geopolitics

Maldivian military diver dies in search of bodies of 4 Italian divers

South China Morning Post – World · China

A Maldivian military diver died Saturday while searching for the bodies of four Italian divers believed to be deep inside an underwater cave. The group of five…

Geopolitics

‘They may draw racist maps, but we are the south’: thousands rally in Alabama for Black voting rights

The Guardian – World · Europe

People came to Montgomery by bus, car and plane to march on the state capitol with local and national leaders Thousands of people from across the country desc…

Geopolitics

Peacock ‘invasion’ of Italian seaside town ruffles feathers

The Guardian – World · Europe

With Punta Marina residents loving or loathing the incomers, ‘peacock rangers’ have been appointed to defuse tensionsFederico Bruni was sitting on a bench, eat…

Geopolitics

Timmy the whale confirmed dead by Danish authorities

The Guardian – World · Europe

Humpback had been found deceased on Friday after rescue attempt criticised as ‘pure animal cruelty’Timmy the whale has been confirmed dead by Danish authoritie…

Geopolitics

Toddlers among more than 50 schoolchildren kidnapped in Nigeria

BBC News – World · Europe

No group has yet claimed responsibility for the attacks, which have devastated Mussa town in Borno state.

Geopolitics

Man Stole Medieval Skull From Church and Sealed it in Concrete, Police Say

The New York Times – World · US

The man disagreed with the 800-year-old relic’s display in a church in the Czech Republic and planned to throw it into a river, police said.

Geopolitics

They Fled to Safety in Palestinian Territory, Then Settlers Attacked Again

The New York Times – World · US

Violent settlers are not merely clearing Palestinians from land under Israel’s control. They are attacking areas where Israel agreed to Palestinian self-govern…

Geopolitics

Rival Protests Take Place in London, With a Major Security Effort

The New York Times – World · US

The police have deployed thousands of officers, partly to keep far-right and pro-Palestinian marchers apart. The events drew tens of thousands to London.

Geopolitics

How a Nature Cruise Turned Into a Nightmare

The New York Times – World · US

The hantavirus outbreak on the MV Hondius set off alarms for a world still traumatized by Covid. For those on board, the danger was much closer.

Geopolitics

Rock story: Andhra find reveals India’s lost link to Antarctica

Times of India – World · India

Here are the 4 clear bullet points summarizing the article: • J Umamaheswara Rao is an Assistant Editor at Times of India-Visakhapatnam. • He reports on vario…

Geopolitics

'Stop spending billions on subsidies; establish a plan': Musk's Spacex in letter to FCC

Times of India – World · India

SpaceX is urging the FCC to end a $4.5 billion fund that subsidizes rural broadband. The satellite internet company argues its services have already solved the…

Geopolitics

Israeli forces kill man in West Bank camp: Palestinian Ministry

The Hindu – World · India

The Palestinian Red Crescent said its teams in Jenin received a man "with no signs of breathing or pulse from inside Jenin camp after he sustained a live bulle…

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