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Geopolitics

Iran war: Trump says Project Freedom 'paused'

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

US President Trump says the US effort to escort ships through the Strait of Hormuz, is on pause amid a push for an Iran deal. The US says it will now only oper…

Geopolitics

Moment Indonesian river overflows from heavy rain

BBC News – World · Europe

A glamping facility was destroyed by the raging torrent in Bogor, West Java on 4 May.

Geopolitics

Meet James Harrison: The man who donated blood for over 60 years and saved 2.4 million babies

Times of India – World · India

James Harrison, dubbed the 'man with the golden arm,' donated plasma over 1,100 times, saving an estimated 2.4 million Australian babies. His rare antibodies p…

Geopolitics

India-UAE, India-U.S. among top 10 migration corridors in 2024: UN

The Hindu – World · India

The report said that around 3.2 million Indian migrants were living in the United States in 2024, the second largest foreign-born group after Mexicans.

Geopolitics

Watch: Mamata Banerjee refuses to resign, rejects poll defeat | Above the Fold | 05.05.2026

The Hindu – World · India

From post-election power plays and West Asia tensions impacting Indians to Raghav Chadha’s appeal to the President, and a deadly virus outbreak at sea - Top ne…

Geopolitics

To minimise AI’s impact on jobs, ILO bats for lifelong learning

The Hindu – World · India

Lifelong learning should be elevated as a strategic policy priority, ILO tells governments; study finds only 16% of workers had any structured training in past…

Startups

Pixxel, Sarvam join hands to build orbital data centre satellite

Your Story · India

While Pixxel will design, build, launch, and operate the satellite, Sarvam will handle both training and inference directly in orbit, with full-stack language …

Geopolitics

What a Bike Ride in Cape Town Taught Me About Apartheid

The New York Times – World · US

A New York Times reporter joined a group of cyclists on a route meant to break down Cape Town’s lingering racial and economic barriers.

Geopolitics

Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw picks niece Claire Mazumdar as successor at Biocon: Report

Times of India – World · India

Claire Mazumdar, 37 years of age, currently heads Bicara Therapeutics as its founder and CEO. The firm, which was incubated by Biocon and later listed on NASDA…

Geopolitics

Trump launches ‘Project Freedom’ to open Strait of Hormuz, Iran strikes ships, UAE port

The Hindu – World · India

Mr. Trump announced his new “Project Freedom” mission on social media overnight to enable stuck ships to travel through the strait

Geopolitics

Nine killed in Colombia mine explosion: government

The Hindu – World · India

There was an explosion inside a coal mine in central Colombia caused by a buildup of gases

AI / Deep Tech

Week one of the Musk v. Altman trial: What it was like in the room

MIT Technology Review · Global

This story originally appeared in The Algorithm, our weekly newsletter on AI. To get stories like this in your inbox first, sign up here. Two of the most …

Geopolitics

Penang’s cemetery tours spur interest in pioneers, colonial history

South China Morning Post – World · China

The sounds of passing cars and birds chirping broke the morning stillness at Penang’s Northam Road Protestant Cemetery as visitors began filtering in after 8am…

Geopolitics

Hormuz tensions push ceasefire to the brink as Trump threatens Iran

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

US military says it is encouraging ships to pass through Hormuz Strait, but Iran says it is in full control of waterway.

Geopolitics

Democrats say ‘fight is just beginning’ after supreme court’s temporary reinstatement of abortion pill access – live

The Guardian – World · Europe

Supreme court issued a temporary order to restore access to the abortion pill mifepristone by mail on MondaySign up for the Breaking News US emailThe supreme c…

Geopolitics

BBC uncovers the scammers exploiting dogs to elicit donations from animal lovers

BBC News – World · Europe

Unwitting donors hand over money to save suffering animals but Ugandan con artists pocket the cash.

Geopolitics

Assembly election results 2026: Vijay wave, Bengal breakthrough, Kerala reset - 10 takeaways

Times of India – World · India

Tamil Nadu witnesses a seismic shift as actor Vijay's party leads, ending decades of Dravidian rule. The BJP achieves a historic win in West Bengal, unseating …

Geopolitics

Blockbuster debut! Vijay Tamil Nadu's Gen-nayagan

Times of India – World · India

Tamil Nadu's political landscape is witnessing the rise of a new superstar in actor Vijay, mirroring MGR's trajectory. Despite a contrasting on-screen persona,…

Geopolitics

Kerala elections result: God’s own country red-cards Comrades

Times of India – World · India

Here are four clear bullet points summarizing the news article: • The Congress-led United Democratic Front (UDF) won the government in Kerala, ending a 10-yea…

Geopolitics

Europe, Canada pull together in Yerevan in Trump's shadow

The Hindu – World · India

"We don't think that we're destined to submit to a more transactional, insular, and brutal world and gatherings such as these point to a better way forward," t…

Tech & Startups

‘This is fine’ creator says AI startup stole his art

TechCrunch · US

The ad comes from Artisan, the AI startup behind billboards urging businesses to "stop hiring humans."

Geopolitics

‘It’s a world heritage site, but it’s my home’: the last resident of Casa Milà on life in Gaudí’s masterwork

The Guardian – World · Europe

Ana Viladomiu has been a ‘privileged’ resident of the once derided, now revered Barcelona apartment building for almost 40 yearsImagine that you live in an eno…

Geopolitics

Paramilitary forces drone strike kills at least five near Sudan capital: rights group

The Hindu – World · India

The Rapid Support Forces, which have been at war with the Sudanese Army for over three years, did not immediately claim the attack

Geopolitics

Ahead of Misri’s expected Nepal visit, Kathmandu expresses concern to India, China on Kailash yatra over Lipulekh

The Hindu – World · India

Nepal reiterates territorial claim to Lipulekh Pass, flags concerns over Kailash Manasarovar Yatra; India says the border pass has been long standing route for…

Geopolitics

How 2 Iranian brothers in China use ancient music as a bridge through wartime

South China Morning Post – World · China

During a recent concert in Beijing, as Persian melodies flowed from ancient instruments played by Majid and Massoud Shamaeezadah, the Iran war was never far fr…

Geopolitics

Laugh in the face of darkness: How humor became humanity's oldest coping mechanism

Times of India – World · India

Amidst hardship, dark humor emerges as a vital survival tool, offering a defiant spark against despair. This article explores how gallows humor, distinct from …

Geopolitics

FPIs continue to exit Indian markets, sold Rs 60,847 cr worth equities in April

Times of India – World · India

Foreign investors are exiting Indian stocks, with outflows reaching Rs 60,847 crore in April, following a massive Rs 1,17,775 crore sell-off in March. This tre…

Geopolitics

Assembly poll results 2026: A defining test for BJP, Cong & regional satraps

Times of India – World · India

As vote counting looms for five key states, the 2026 assembly elections represent a critical juncture for national parties and regional strongholds. The BJP se…

Startups

Swiggy taps insider for experiences play; Dakshinayan’s rise from batter to brand

Your Story · India

Swiggy has named insider Swapnil Bajpai to lead dining and experiences; Dakshinayan has grown from homemade batter into a six-outlet, tradition-led brand.

Geopolitics

Taiwan President defiant as begins Eswatini trip; China calls him a 'rat'

The Hindu – World · India

Lai Ching-te’s despicable conduct — ​like a rat scurrying across the street — will inevitably be met with ridicule by the international community, says China’s…

Geopolitics

Iran executes man convicted over killing of security officer in 2022 unrest

The Hindu – World · India

The defendant reportedly confessed ‌to assaulting the security officer

Geopolitics

Israel issues new evacuation warnings in south Lebanon beyond occupied area

The Hindu – World · India

The warning covers more than 10 villages and towns including several in the district of Nabatieh, which lies north of the Litani River, south of which Israel h…

Geopolitics

300 verbal warnings issued to Sharp Island visitors on Labour Day

South China Morning Post – World · China

Hong Kong authorities issued 300 verbal warnings to people visiting Sharp Island on the first day of mainland China’s Labour Day “golden week” holiday, when th…

Geopolitics

The ageing dilemma: why robots can’t save us but China-US cooperation might

South China Morning Post – World · China

A top US medical anthropologist believes the United States and China must transcend geopolitical tensions and spur a global revolution in “social technology” t…

Geopolitics

Iran: Jailed Nobel winner Narges Mohammadi hospitalized

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

Iranian activist Narges Mohammadi is in hospital after suffering a "cardiac crisis" in prison, her family says. Mohammadi won the 2023 Nobel Peace Prize for he…

Geopolitics

Letters and photos from Beatles’ early days to go on show in Hamburg

The Guardian – World · Europe

Exclusive: The collection, including donations from Paul McCartney’s brother Mike, shows band’s development in early 60sA rare set of letters and photos from t…

Geopolitics

Nobel peace laureate Narges Mohammadi in Iran hospital after ‘cardiac crisis’

The Hindu – World · India

Ms. Mohammadi won ‌the 2023 peace prize while in prison for her campaign to advance women’s rights and abolish the death penalty in ‌Iran

Geopolitics

Iran military official says renewed war with U.S. ‘likely’

The Hindu – World · India

Iran delivered the draft to mediator Pakistan on Thursday (April 30, 2026) evening, state media reported without detailing its contents

Geopolitics

Humpback whale 'Timmy' released in North Sea after weeks stranded off Germany

The Hindu – World · India

Before the release, a GPS transmitter was reportedly attached to track the whale's future location

Geopolitics

OPEC | Cracks in the oil crown

The Hindu – World · India

The cartel, already grappling with changes in the global energy landscape, geopolitical tensions, and declining influence, faces a litmus test with the exit of…

Geopolitics

'This tree was planted by my ancestor hundreds of years ago and my family settled here'

BBC News – World · Europe

Oral history traces a family's roots to a tree planted in the 13th Century in a Ghanaian fishing town.

Geopolitics

Learning Muay Thai Can Allow Visitors to Stay in Thailand Longer

The New York Times – World · US

Visitors can apply for a five-year visa if they take lessons in “soft power” activities like the Thai martial art. Training does not have to be grueling, and s…

Geopolitics

Groom shot dead by bride’s relative on way to wedding in UP

Times of India – World · India

A 27-year-old groom, Azad Bind, was shot dead by a bride's relative, Pradeep Bind, and an associate while en route to his wedding in Jaunpur. The accused, repo…

Geopolitics

Spirits airline makes final landing: American budget-friendly flight halts operations

Times of India – World · India

Spirit Airlines, a prominent low-cost carrier, has ceased operations after 34 years, citing an immediate shutdown. The airline's abrupt closure follows failed …

Geopolitics

60-day clock ticking over US: All you need to know about the War Powers Act deadlines and extensions

The Hindu – World · India

With tensions still high and indirect negotiations stalled, the legality of the Iran war is reigniting scrutiny over presidential war powers and the constituti…

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