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Geopolitics

2026 Goethe Medal: Meet the recipients

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

Though they work in different fields and countries, what unites them is their focus on a Europe in transition: Arvo Pärt, Anita Raja and Prodromos Tsinikoris h…

General

Suspect arrested in London terrorist incident in which two Jewish people were stabbed

NBC News – World · US

Metropolitan Police say they have arrested a 45-year-old man in connection with a stabbing attack that injured two Jewish people in London, which they called a…

Geopolitics

Sooryavanshi’s RR future in doubt? Stuart Broad believes 'he can go into auction'

Times of India – World · India

Stuart Broad lauded Rajasthan Royals for their foresight in signing Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, a teenage prodigy who has set IPL 2026 ablaze. Initially questioned, …

Geopolitics

UAE exits OPEC: What is OPEC+, its members, and what does the bloc do?

The Hindu – World · India

In 2025, OPEC+ produced nearly 50% of the world’s oil and oil liquids, according to the International Energy Agency

Geopolitics

Iran executed 21, arrested 4,000 since West Asia war began: U.N.

The Hindu – World · India

The report said many detainees had been victims of forced disappearances, torture or "cruel, inhuman and degrading treatment", including forced confessions

Geopolitics

Exit polls: DMK in TN, BJP in Assam, UDF in Kerala? | Above the Fold | 29.04.2026

The Hindu – World · India

From exit polls across five States, Phase 2 polling in West Bengal to the UAE’s OPEC exit and Rahul Gandhi’s take on the Great Nicobar project - We bring you t…

Geopolitics

Russian forces must withdraw from Mali: Tuareg spokesman

The Hindu – World · India

As a result of the largest attacks in nearly 15 years, the rebels captured the key town of Kidal in the desert north, and Defence Minister Sadio Camara, seen a…

Geopolitics

Congress confronts Hegseth for the first time since Iran war started

The Hindu – World · India

Democrats quickly pivoted to the ballooning costs of the war, the huge drawdown of critical U.S. munitions and the bombing of a school that killed children

Geopolitics

Government vows action as landlord-tenant rows block access at Wang Fuk Court

South China Morning Post – World · China

Hong Kong authorities have pledged to intervene in landlord-tenant disputes that are preventing residents from retrieving belongings left at the fire-ravaged W…

Geopolitics

Life in limbo: How Iranians navigate a state of ‘no war, no peace’

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Tehran’s residents are living through a fragile truce and deep economic uncertainty.

Geopolitics

Bristol launches summer of activist events to become UK civil rights capital

The Guardian – World · Europe

Programme of events announced on anniversary of Bristol bus boycott aimed at inspiring new social manifesto for cityBristol has long been a city of activists p…

Geopolitics

Ghaziabad apartment fire: Massive blaze erupts in Indirapuram, multiple flats gutted

Times of India – World · India

A massive fire erupted at Gaur Green Avenue society in Indirapuram on Wednesday morning, gutting an estimated 10 to 12 flats and causing panic among residents.…

Geopolitics

White House drafts guidance to bypass Anthropic's risk flag for new AI models: Report

The Hindu – World · India

This development ⁠comes as Anthropic faced a fallout with the Pentagon ‌earlier in the year after the startup refused to remove guardrails against using its AI…

Geopolitics

Families forced into displacement by famine in Sudan

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Families in Sudan face hunger and displacement during war with millions dependent on limited and inconsistent aid.

Geopolitics

What next for Mali's junta after shock of rebel offensive?

BBC News – World · Europe

The military came to power to bolster security but the weekend's attacks have brought that into question.

Geopolitics

Britain Summons Iran’s Ambassador Over Message to Iranians in U.K.

The New York Times – World · US

Iran’s embassy in London posted a message on social media inviting Iranians living in Britain to register for a ‘Sacrifice for the Homeland’ campaign.

Geopolitics

Rajasthan Royals hand Punjab Kings first defeat as Ferreira’s fifty seals 6-wicket win

Times of India – World · India

Donovan Ferreira and Shubham Dubey's unbeaten 77-run partnership off 32 balls secured a thrilling six-wicket victory for Rajasthan Royals against Punjab Kings.…

Geopolitics

BJP sweeps Gujarat municipal polls, takes all 15 corporations

Times of India – World · India

Here are four clear bullet points summarizing the article: • The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) won all 15 municipal corporations in Gujarat. • Additionally, th…

Geopolitics

What global banks said about Anthropic's Mythos that company ‘refused’ to release publicly

Times of India – World · India

Anthropic's powerful AI model, Claude Mythos, capable of finding software vulnerabilities, has prompted a global financial sector scramble. Banks, regulators, …

Geopolitics

Watch: UAE shocks world with dramatic OPEC exit | Above the Fold | 28.04.2026

The Hindu – World · India

From the UAE’s OPEC exit to India’s heatwave, SCO meet updates and the Jakarta train crash, we bring you the top stories that matter with clarity and context.

Geopolitics

Israel using water access as 'weapon' in Gaza: MSF

The Hindu – World · India

The charity documented several incidents where its clearly identified water trucks and boreholes had been shot at or destroyed

Geopolitics

Explosions rock Kyiv, six killed in Russia, Ukraine

The Hindu – World · India

Kyiv and Moscow have stepped up their aerial attacks over recent months, with both sides mainly targeting energy infrastructure

Geopolitics

King Charles highlights U.S.-U.K. bond in speech to Congress noting 'times of great uncertainty'

The Hindu – World · India

Even as the King focused on common interests, there were subtle nods at issues that have divided the U.S. and the U.K., particularly when it comes to global af…

Geopolitics

U.S. Marines board merchant ship in Arabian Sea suspected to be headed to Iran

The Hindu – World · India

CENTCOM said U.S. forces released the vessel after conducting a search and confirming the ship's voyage would not include an Iranian port call

Startups

Digital Public Infra initiatives may contribute 4% of GDP by 2030: NITI report

Your Story · India

The report titled 'DPI@2047 for Viksit Bharat-A Strategic Roadmap to Enable Non-linear Inclusive Socio-economic Growth" further said that India stands at a onc…

Geopolitics

Taking power in Mali might be a stretch but insurgents can force hand of weakened regime

The Guardian – World · Europe

Coordinated attack by JNIM and the Tuareg minority inflicted significant casualties on government forces and Russian auxiliariesWhen al-Qaida-affiliated Islami…

Geopolitics

PM Modi joins youngsters for friendly football game in Gangtok during Sikkim visit; shares photos

Times of India – World · India

Here are four clear bullet points summarizing the article: • The TOI News Desk operates around the clock to deliver current and comprehensive news. • The team…

Geopolitics

The evolving China-Pakistan space cooperation

The Hindu – World · India

The ‘all-weather ties’ between China and Pakistan are reflected in their space cooperation as well

Geopolitics

Trumps call for ABC to fire Jimmy Kimmel — again — after morbid joke about First Lady

The Hindu – World · India

The remark about the President's wife was part of a routine in “Jimmy Kimmel Live” where the host pretended to deliver a comedy routine at the White House Corr…

Geopolitics

Trump administration fires entire National Science Board

The Hindu – World · India

Board members were told on April 24 they were being ousted effective immediately, members Yolanda Gil and Keivan Stassun, said in emailed statements; no reason…

Geopolitics

Clashes over water resources in Chad kill over 40 people

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

Community clashes over water resources are becoming increasingly common in Chad, feuled by extreme weather. The latest violence spread across a wide area aroun…

Geopolitics

Mali in turmoil after insurgents seize towns and kill defence minister

The Guardian – World · Europe

Military intelligence chief reportedly also killed in sweeping attacks by jihadists and separatist rebelsMali’s militant attacks expose limits of Putin’s power…

Geopolitics

At least 42 killed in Chad after water well dispute escalates

BBC News – World · Europe

The dispute was initially between two families before escalating into a cycle of reprisal attacks.

Geopolitics

Gunmen raid Nigerian orphanage and kidnap children

BBC News – World · Europe

The attack saw 23 children and the facility's proprietress kidnapped by gunmen on Sunday.

Geopolitics

Fighting ‘Sacred’ War in Ukraine, North Korea and Russia Pledge to Deepen Ties

The New York Times – World · US

The two countries discussed long-term military cooperation, as they opened a memorial for North Korean troops killed in Russia’s war in Ukraine.

Geopolitics

Canada’s New Route to Citizenship Has Thousands of Americans Lining Up to Apply

The New York Times – World · US

Canada has opened a route to citizenship for people who can prove they have a Canada-born ancestor. Millions could qualify, and Americans are already lining up…

Geopolitics

Dinesh Trivedi appointed India's next Envoy to Dhaka

The Hindu – World · India

Mr. Trivedi is expected to take up the assignment shortly, the Ministry of External Affairs said

Geopolitics

‘I have to protect them’: The man guarding Mauritania’s rare Islamic books

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Chinguetti was once a popular desert library town attracting scholars from the Muslim world to its precious collections.

Geopolitics

Germany news: Rise in young people refusing military service

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

Amid talk of a possible return of compulsory military service, more young Germans are applying for conscientious objector status. Meanwhile, Germany has become…

Geopolitics

White House Correspondents’ Dinner suspect to be charged as Trump prepares to welcome king – US politics live

The Guardian – World · Europe

Suspect in Saturday evening’s shooting – Cole Tomas Allen – expected to be formally charged in court todayTrump said he ‘wasn’t worried’ during shootingSign up…

Geopolitics

China old folk custom sacrificed young women to become ‘Cave God’ brides who starved to death

South China Morning Post – World · China

In a tragic and mysterious ancient custom in China, unmarried girls were chosen as brides by a legendary “Cave God” and sent to live in caves, where they would…

Geopolitics

What is Iran’s latest proposal to US to end war? Ceasefire first, nuclear talks later

Times of India – World · India

Iran has reportedly offered the US a new proposal focusing on reopening the Strait of Hormuz and ending the war, postponing nuclear negotiations. This move aim…

Geopolitics

American woman with four kids lists 10 lessons about living in India

Times of India – World · India

In a charmingly candid Instagram post, Kristen Fischer, an American mother, shares the delightful lessons she's learned while living in India. Her viral insigh…

Geopolitics

Asian stocks today: Japan’s Nikkei surges to record high as markets stay mixed

Times of India – World · India

Asian markets showed a mixed performance today. Japan's Nikkei 225 reached new record highs, boosted by technology stocks amid the AI boom. However, rising oil…

Geopolitics

Petrol, diesel prices today: Rates steady despite global oil surge - check city-wise list

Times of India – World · India

Fuel prices held steady across major Indian cities on Monday, defying volatile global crude oil markets driven by Middle East tensions. Despite Brent crude exc…

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