Geopolitics
U.S. to close its flagship Gaza mission as Donald Trump plan stalls
The Hindu – World · India
The closing of the Civil-Military Coordination Centre in Israel would mark the latest blow to President Donald Trump’s Gaza plan
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Geopolitics
Gerry Conway, comic book writer who co-created Punisher character in Spider-Man, passes away
The Hindu – World · India
“From Spider-Man to the Avengers, Iron Man to Captain Marvel, Gerry Conway has deftly written almost every character in the Marvel Universe,” Marvel Comics Edi…
Tech & Startups
This Indigenous Language Survived Russian Occupation. Can It Survive YouTube?
Wired · Global
YouTube’s search and recommendation algorithms are driving children to Russian-language content even when they seek out videos in Kyrgyz, creating a cultural s…
Tech & Startups
17 Best Graduation Gifts That Aren't Totally Cringe (2026)
Wired · Global
From tech to home goods, these giftable gadgets are as practical as they are cool.
Tech & Startups
Musk v. Altman is just getting started
TechCrunch · US
Elon Musk spent the better part of three days on the witness stand this week in his lawsuit against OpenAI, and it’s already get…
Geopolitics
UK: Golders Green suspect charged in stabbings of Jewish men
Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe
The Golders Green stabbings are the latest in a string of attacks on London's Jewish community in recent weeks.
Geopolitics
Thousands of 'lost Canadians' have applied for dual citizenship - is Canada ready?
BBC News – World · Europe
Changes to Canadian citizenship rules have led to thousands of new applications - many coming from the US.
Geopolitics
Israeli police arrest man after nun attacked in Jerusalem
BBC News – World · Europe
The French nun was pushed over and kicked in the apparently unprovoked assault, amid a rise in harassment of Christians in the city by Jewish extremists.
Geopolitics
Myanmar’s Junta Claims ‘Benevolence’ for Aung San Suu Kyi. It Still Rules Cruelly.
The New York Times – World · US
Moving the deposed civilian leader to a “designated residence” for the rest of her prison sentence is part of an effort by Myanmar’s regime to portray legitima…
Geopolitics
Ladakh a ‘living land of Dhamma’, Buddha’s message of compassion even more relevant today: Shah
Times of India – World · India
Home Minister Amit Shah celebrated the return of Lord Buddha's holy relics to Ladakh after 75 years, calling it a "historic reunion" and the "living land of Dh…
Geopolitics
KL Rahul, Nissanka power DC to record chase as Parag’s 90 goes in vain
Times of India – World · India
KL Rahul and Pathum Nissanka's explosive opening stand powered Delhi Capitals to a stunning seven-wicket victory over Rajasthan Royals. Chasing a formidable 22…
Geopolitics
Azerbaijan summons EU envoy in row over treatment of Karabakh Armenians
The Hindu – World · India
Azerbaijan’s Foreign Ministry dismissed the resolution as “unfounded and biased”, saying Karabakh Armenians had left the region voluntarily
Geopolitics
Watch: TMC, BJP lock horns over EVM tampering claims | Above the Fold | 01.05.2026
The Hindu – World · India
From a political showdown in West Bengal over EVM allegations to rising LPG prices and the Bargi Dam tragedy, here are the top stories of the day.
Geopolitics
Israel's death penalty law perpetuates racial discrimination: UN watchdog
The Hindu – World · India
The law is "de facto applicable to Palestinians only" and sets a 90-day deadline for executions once a final judgement is rendered, the committee said
Geopolitics
Judge protects Yemeni refugees, slams Trump administration’s push to end special status
The Hindu – World · India
Amid its immigration crackdown, the Trump administration has terminated Temporary Protected Status for people from nine countries, including Haiti, Venezuela a…
Geopolitics
Iran offers new proposal via Pakistan amid stalled talks
The Hindu – World · India
IRGC leaders warn that their Navy will use “new cards”, such as smart targeting, to burn U.S. warships if the U.S. begins strikes on Iran again
Geopolitics
U.S. approves military sales of over $8.6 billion to West Asia allies
The Hindu – World · India
The announcements came as the U.S. and Israel’s war against Iran marked nine weeks since its start and more than three weeks since a fragile ceasefire cam…
Geopolitics
Many Asian-Americans feel excluded from ‘true’ US identity, survey finds
South China Morning Post – World · China
Matt King, a 34-year-old graphic designer living in New York, has long grappled with his identity as the son of a Canadian-Chinese mother and white father. Des…
Geopolitics
Danish treatment of Greenlandic mother may be ‘ethnic discrimination’, says UN
The Guardian – World · Europe
Exclusive: Letter sent to government about case of Inuit woman whose baby was removed after now-banned testThe United Nations has warned Denmark that the treat…
Geopolitics
What to Know About ‘Welcome to Country’ Ceremony Used by Indigenous Australians
The New York Times – World · US
The tradition, dating back thousands of years, is used by Indigenous Australians to greet visitors to their ancestral lands.
Geopolitics
How is the next UN chief being chosen? | Explained
The Hindu – World · India
Why is the role of Secretary-General important? Who are the candidates? What factors shape the choice? Why does this election matter now? What are the candidat…
Geopolitics
Aung San Suu Kyi moved from prison to house arrest in Myanmar
The Hindu – World · India
Authorities had announced Ms. Suu Kyi's sentence was being reduced as part of a prisoner amnesty marking a Buddhist holiday, the Full Moon Day of Kason honorin…
Geopolitics
Amid Koh-i-Noor remark, Mamdani facing criticism over ‘rude’ welcome to King Charles III
The Hindu – World · India
“Of course Zohran Mamdani couldn’t manage a decent welcome for the king of England: that would’ve required maturity, grace and humility that our mayor just doe…
Geopolitics
War-battered Syria now sells itself as a safe corridor amid regional conflict
The Hindu – World · India
Syria was once a battleground, enduring 14 years of civil war
Geopolitics
A citizen campaign returns iconic kiwi birds to New Zealand’s capital after a century-long absence
The Hindu – World · India
Today only about 70,000 kiwi are left across the country, with the population dropping 2% each year
Startups
The 48 Laws of Power: 10 lessons from Robert Greene
Your Story · India
Discover 10 powerful lessons from The 48 Laws of Power that reveal hidden truths about influence, control, and navigating real-world dynamics.
Geopolitics
Hegseth testifies on Iran war before Senate committee: Key takeaways
Al Jazeera – News · Middle East
Pentagon chief testifies alongside top general for second day, in first public Congressional hearings since war began.
Geopolitics
Study busts myth: German 'spring fatigue' doesn't exist
Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe
Do we really feel more tired in spring? Researchers in Switzerland say, "there's no such thing as spring fatigue." But it is a deep cultural phenomenon in Germ…
Geopolitics
US: Trump signs DHS funding bill, ending partial shutdown
Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe
The legislation ends a partial government shutdown and restores funding to key government agencies. But Republicans are unhappy that ICE and Border Patrol have…
Geopolitics
Scientology ‘speed running’ trend has LA abuzz and church unhappy
The Guardian – World · Europe
Religious group ‘reviewing all available remedies’ after clips of young people rushing its buildings in ‘raids’ go viralOn any given day, Los Angeles’s Hollywo…
Geopolitics
Venice Biennale jury quits amid row over participation of Russia
The Guardian – World · Europe
Decision follows backlash from Italian government and European CommissionThe jury of the Venice Biennale has quit just days before the prestigious art exhibiti…
Geopolitics
Violence in Australian town after arrest of man over girl's murder
BBC News – World · Europe
Unrest took place outside hospital where man suspected of murdering a five-year-old girl was being treated.
Geopolitics
Nigerian Military Runs a Fulani ‘Concentration Camp,’ Group Says
The New York Times – World · US
Amnesty International said about 1,500 people have been detained by the military for three months and that many of those who have died from disease and starvat…
Geopolitics
Attacks on Jewish Targets in Europe Suggest Hybrid Warfare
The New York Times – World · US
Officials are investigating similar attacks across Europe, all claimed by a shadowy Islamist group that may be using low-cost, unsophisticated methods to sow f…
Geopolitics
Watch: New footage of shooter Cole Allen casing hotel before White House dinner attack released
Times of India – World · India
Federal prosecutors released surveillance video showing Cole Tomas Allen attempting to storm the White House Correspondents' Dinner, armed with guns and knives…
Geopolitics
Watch: Supreme Court to Centre: Amend law on pregnancy termination | Above the Fold | 30.04.2026
The Hindu – World · India
From the Supreme Court’s observations on minor pregnancy termination laws, Kargil’s concerns over Ladakh’s new districts to Bengaluru rains causing widespread …
Geopolitics
China's FM talks to Rubio, says Taiwan 'biggest risk' in ties
The Hindu – World · India
Ahead of the planned May summit, ties between Beijing and Washington have remained largely calm despite energy and geopolitical complications brought by the wa…
Geopolitics
Supreme Court hollows out a landmark law that had protected minority voting rights for 6 decades
The Hindu – World · India
The Supreme Court's ruling came in a congressional redistricting case out of Louisiana after the State created a district that gave the State its second Black …
Tech & Startups
The Person Behind Those Viral Polycule Ads Says It’s Just a Joke
Wired · Global
No, the flyers weren’t part of a secret scheme to promote anything.
Geopolitics
US family reunited with pet cat seven years after it was lost: ‘We always thought about him’
The Guardian – World · Europe
Amber Davidson-Orozco said the family had lost Dodger, their cat, during their move out of CaliforniaA family cat who got lost amid a move from California acro…
Geopolitics
Police in Australia Were Warned of Terror Risk Before Bondi Attack, Report Says
The New York Times – World · US
A Jewish security group told police an attack on the community was “likely” because of heightened antisemitism, days before December’s mass shooting in Sydney.
Geopolitics
Tibetan herder goes from internet darling to tourism ambassador, now romantic film actor
South China Morning Post – World · China
Five years after Tibetan herder Tenzing Tsondu was hailed as “China’s most handsome man” for a seven-second video clip, he is now a romance film actor who drea…
Geopolitics
A short video helps science reporting, but not India’s newsroom realities
The Hindu – World · India
A brief intervention, in the form of a seven-minute-long video, was found to improve journalists’ ability to craft accurate science headlines
Geopolitics
‘Cartographic Inaccuracies’: Nepal Airlines apologises for showing J&K as part of Pakistan in ‘network map’
The Hindu – World · India
"We sincerely apologise for error in the network map recently shared on our social media channels. The map contained significant cartographic inaccuracies rega…
Startups
Startup news and updates: Daily roundup (April 29, 2026)
Your Story · India
YourStory presents the daily news roundup for Wednesday, April 29, 2026.
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