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Geopolitics

Iran Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi arrives in India, to attend BRICS FM meet

The Hindu – World · India

Araghchi will be coming face to face with UAE Minister of State for Foreign Affairs on Thursday (May 14, 2026) at BRICS Foreign Ministers summit

Startups

Startup news and updates: Daily roundup (May 13, 2026)

Your Story · India

YourStory presents the daily news roundup from the Indian startup ecosystem and beyond. Here’s the roundup for Wednesday, May 13, 2026.

Tech & Startups

OpenAI Brings Its Ass to Court

Wired · Global

In Musk v. Altman, the company claimed a remarkable trophy was physical proof of Elon Musk’s concerning behavior.

Tech & Startups

Anthropic’s Cat Wu says that, in the future, AI will anticipate your needs before you know what they are

TechCrunch · US

The head of product for Claude Code and Cowork says that the next big step for AI is proactivity.

Geopolitics

Japan-South Korea ‘comfort women’ row stoked by statues abroad

South China Morning Post – World · China

Statues erected by South Korean civic groups on the other side of the world honouring the tens of thousands of women forced into sexual slavery by imperial Jap…

Geopolitics

Hamas must disarm, not ‘disappear’ from Gaza: Board of Peace’s Mladenov

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

'We are not asking Hamas to disappear as a political movement’, says diplomat overseeing the US-brokered truce in Gaza.

Geopolitics

Alberta Separation Petition Is Dealt a Court Blow

The New York Times – World · US

A judge sided with an Indigenous group that had asked for a petition by separatists to force a vote on the oil-rich province seceding from Canada to be thrown …

Geopolitics

Gulf Countries Arrest Shiite ‘Traitors’ Amid War With Iran

The New York Times – World · US

Dozens of Gulf citizens have been accused of belonging to Iran-linked terrorism cells as the war accelerates a shift toward deeper authoritarianism in the regi…

Geopolitics

Iran now defines Strait of Hormuz as far larger zone, IRGC officer says

The Hindu – World · India

Iran has broadened its definition of the Strait of Hormuz into a larger operational zone, an officer from Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) said on Tues…

Geopolitics

Watch: Gold and silver import duties doubled following Modi’s appeal | Above the Fold | 13.05.2026

The Hindu – World · India

In today’s episode Union government steps up austerity measures as the West Asia crisis deepens, with the Centre doubling gold and silver import duty and BJP l…

Geopolitics

Israeli drone strikes on vehicles in Lebanon kill 12, including 2 children

The Hindu – World · India

Lebanon and Israel are scheduled to hold another round of direct talks in Washington on Thursday

Geopolitics

Palestinians say West Bank teen killed by Israeli fire

The Hindu – World · India

Four others were injured in the incident

Geopolitics

Iran working on Hormuz ‘protocol’ to cover ‘costs’, says Deputy Foreign Minister Gharibabadi

The Hindu – World · India

Hinting at UAE, Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi says “a neighbouring country that is also a member of the BRICS” is trying to scuttle a joint stateme…

Startups

SaaS company Zoho invests Rs 70 Cr in ONDC

Your Story · India

Zoho's investment in Open Network for Digital Commerce is aimed at expanding digital access for the small businesses in the country.

Geopolitics

Dileep Raj, known for 'Milana,' passes away at 47 after heart attack

Times of India – World · India

Kannada film industry mourns the loss of actor and producer Dileep Raj, who passed away at 47 following a heart attack. Raj gained widespread acclaim for his r…

Geopolitics

Report: West Asia war not hurting India inflation yet; flags fuel and crop risks ahead

Times of India – World · India

India's retail inflation remains largely unaffected by West Asian conflict, with SBI retaining its FY27 forecast at 4.5%. While imported inflation eased slight…

Tech & Startups

Android adds a feature to stop you from doomscrolling

TechCrunch · US

Google’s new Android feature, Pause Point, forces you to wait before opening distracting apps in an effort to curb addictive scrolling habits.

Tech & Startups

Everything Google announced at its Android Show, from Googlebooks to vibe-coded widgets

TechCrunch · US

Google unveiled its new AI-first Googlebooks laptops, more agentic Gemini features, vibe-coded Android widgets, Gemini in Chrome, refreshed Android Auto, and m…

Geopolitics

‘Cotton picking’: US lawmaker condemned for racist comment about Jeffries

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

US representative Jen Kiggans appears to endorse racist statements about top House Democrat Hakeem Jeffries.

Geopolitics

Iran: Surge of political prisoners amid US-Israel war

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

Amid the US-Israel war with Iran, as the world breathlessly watches the Strait of Hormuz, Tehran is quietly increasing pressure on political prisoners. Advocat…

Geopolitics

Crisis of First Nations children in care will worsen under NT child protection reforms, advocates warn

The Guardian – World · Europe

Legal and child advocates have criticised the changes, which include eroding the Aboriginal child placement principle, as ‘dangerous, ignorant and wrong’Follow…

Geopolitics

Budget 2026 live updates: advocates call on crossbench to block NDIS cuts; funding pulled for Invictus

The Guardian – World · Europe

Anthony Albanese defends changes to negative gearing and capital gains tax, which Bill Shorten says will give young people a ‘fighting chance’. Follow today’s …

Geopolitics

Nigerian Military Accused of War Crimes After Deadly Market Airstrikes

The New York Times – World · US

A military spokesman confirmed the bombing in Zamfara state, but said there was no verifiable evidence of civilian casualties.

Geopolitics

Progress in talks with U.S. but no deal yet: Greenland PM

The Hindu – World · India

"We are negotiating but we don't have an agreement," Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen said in a speech to the Copenhagen Democracy Summit

Geopolitics

At least 100 killed in Nigerian airstrike on Zamfara market, says Amnesty

The Hindu – World · India

Here are four clear bullet points summarizing the news article: • At least 100 civilians were killed in a Nigerian military airstrike on a crowded market in n…

Geopolitics

Israel sent Iron Dome batteries, personnel to UAE: U.S. ambassador to Israel

The Hindu – World · India

“They (UAE) were the first Abraham Accords member but look at the benefits that they have had as a result. Israel just sent them Iron Dome batteries and person…

Geopolitics

UN condemns child death toll from Israel's West Bank operations

The Hindu – World · India

“Israeli forces were responsible for a full 93% of the children killed in the West Bank, including East Jerusalem, since January 2025”

Geopolitics

Kuwait accuses Iran of sending armed Revolutionary Guard team to attack an island in nation

The Hindu – World · India

Kuwait has come under repeated attack by Iran in the war and even during the shaky ceasefire still holding in the region

Geopolitics

The toll of structural adjustments on the global South and a case for accountability

The Hindu – World · India

In the 1980s, IMF and World Bank put conditions on financing the global South. Decades later, many countries in the regions struggle with weak public health sy…

Geopolitics

Baltimore ship crash: U.S. slaps criminal cases against Singapore, Chennai firms and Indian national

The Hindu – World · India

They have been charged with conspiracy, wilfully failing to immediately inform U.S. Coast Guard of a known hazardous condition, obstruction of an agency procee…

Geopolitics

Iran’s Guards hold military drills in capital as ceasefire teeters

The Hindu – World · India

The IRGC enhances its combat preparedness amid fears of renewed conflict after U.S. President Donald Trump warned that the ceasefire was on the brink of collap…

Geopolitics

Islamic State claims deadly attack on Syrian government forces

The Hindu – World · India

The ‌Syrian ⁠state news agency SANA reported that two Syrian army soldiers were killed and others wounded in an attack by unknown assailants on ​a bus in the ‌…

Geopolitics

14 Indonesians missing after boat sinks off Malaysia’s Pangkor Island

South China Morning Post – World · China

Malaysian rescuers were searching on Tuesday for 14 Indonesians missing after a boat believed to be carrying undocumented migrants sank off Pangkor Island, the…

Geopolitics

Ranveer to play Lord Shiva in film adaptation of 'The Immortals of Meluha': Reports

Times of India – World · India

Ranveer Singh is reportedly set to embody Lord Shiva in a grand cinematic trilogy based on Amish Tripathi's 'The Immortals of Meluha'. Singh's production banne…

Geopolitics

California city mayor pleads guilty of being Chinese agent; quits post

The Hindu – World · India

Eileen Wang has resigned as Arcadia mayor and is expected to plead guilty in the federal court in Los Angeles in the coming weeks

Geopolitics

Israeli lawmakers set up special tribunal, allow for death penalty for Hamas-led 2023 attackers

The Hindu – World · India

Measure passed 93-0 in the 120-seat Knesset, or Parliament, reflecting widespread support for punishing those found responsible for what was the deadliest atta…

Geopolitics

China’s Foreign Minister to skip BRICS Delhi meet for ‘scheduling reasons’

The Hindu – World · India

China will not be sending any other high-level official for the meeting, the Foreign Ministry indicated

Geopolitics

UAE attacked Iran last month: WSJ

The Hindu – World · India

An American newspaper said the UAE's attacks targeted a refinery located on Iran's Lavan Island and took place "around the time" U.S. President Donald Trump wa…

Geopolitics

173 Indians among foreigners arrested in latest cyber crime crackdown in Sri Lanka

The Hindu – World · India

A group of 198 foreigners, comprising 173 Indians and 25 Nepalese, were arrested in the southern resort areas of Galle, Hikkaduwa and Midigama late on May 11, …

Geopolitics

Malaysia, Tamil Nadu share deep ties, says PM Anwar Ibrahim; congratulates new Tamil Nadu CM Joseph Vijay

The Hindu – World · India

In a post on X, Anwar Ibrahim said that for many years, CM Vijay's "adoring fans watched him defeat corrupt politicians and assorted villains within three hour…

Geopolitics

Jeffrey Epstein files go on display at New York pop-up exhibit featuring 3.5 million pages

The Hindu – World · India

The library, titled "The Donald J. Trump and Jeffrey Epstein Memorial Reading Room," created by the Institute for Primary Facts, comprising of 3,437 bound volu…

Startups

PM Modi Urges Indians to Support Nation With 7 Key Actions

Your Story · India

Amid the West Asia crisis, PM Modi shares 7 important appeals for Indians, urging citizens to save fuel, avoid unnecessary travel, and support the nation’s sta…

Tech & Startups

Digg tries again, this time as an AI news aggregator

TechCrunch · US

In an email to beta testers, the company said the site's goal is to "track the most influential voices in a space" and to surface the news that's actually wort…

Geopolitics

Canada labels Sikh extremism a threat while accusing India of meddling

South China Morning Post – World · China

A report from Canada’s spy agency that identifies Khalistani extremism as a national security threat may accelerate a diplomatic reset with India, even as anal…

Geopolitics

Ukraine: EU sanctions Russians over 'systematic unlawful deportation' of children

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

The EU is sanctioning 16 individuals and seven entities over alleged child abductions. The UK also issued fresh sanctions, and Germany's defense minister visit…

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