Geopolitics
Why is India’s Manipur burning for three years?
Al Jazeera – News · Middle East
After three years of ethnic clashes, Manipur still remains on edge, with fears that the conflict could spiral further.
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Geopolitics
Gibraltar’s monkeys eat mud ‘to avoid upset stomachs from tourist junk food’
The Guardian – World · Europe
Macaques have learned to eat soil to avert gut irritation caused by salty and sugary snacks, researchers believeTroops of monkeys living on the Rock of Gibralt…
General
Trump may send Afghan allies who were promised new lives in the U.S. to Congo instead
NBC News – World · US
Hundreds of Afghan refugees who helped the United States fight the Taliban may be sent to the Democratic Republic of Congo after the Trump administration halte…
Geopolitics
Tech Mahindra Q4 results: Profit jumps 16% YoY, Rs 36/share dividend announced
Times of India – World · India
Tech Mahindra concluded FY26 with a 13.15% rise in net profit to Rs 15,076 crore and a 7.2% revenue increase to Rs 56,815.4 crore, exceeding analyst expectatio…
Geopolitics
Odisha school headmaster puts stinging nettle in 10 students’ trousers as punishment
Times of India – World · India
A shocking incident unfolded at a government school in Jajpur where a headmaster allegedly inserted stinging nettles into the trousers of ten students for caus…
Geopolitics
Khaleda Zia’s funeral: Jaishankar meets Tarique Rahman in Dhaka, hands over PM Modi’s condolence letter
The Hindu – World · India
Zia’s passing leaves huge void, says PM
Geopolitics
Middle East crisis live: Trump extends ceasefire but blockade continues; Iran attacks container ship off Oman
The Guardian – World · Europe
US Treasury secretary Scott Bessent says Iran’s Kharg Island storage facilities will be full and their ‘fragile’ oil wells shut in mere days because of the blo…
Geopolitics
Oil prices today: Crude slips as markets weigh US-Iran talks, ceasefire extension
Times of India – World · India
Oil prices dipped Wednesday after an initial Asian surge, as traders weighed US-Iran peace talk uncertainties following Washington's ceasefire extension. Disr…
Geopolitics
‘What if I never come back?' A 3-year-old boy’s reply to his mother making internet cry
Times of India – World · India
A viral Instagram video captures a poignant moment between a mother and her three-year-old son. When asked what he'd do if she left, the boy's sincere, tearful…
Geopolitics
Asian stocks today: Markets mixed as oil prices ease, Iran talks keep investors cautious
Times of India – World · India
Here are four clear bullet points summarizing the article: • The TOI Business Desk provides latest business news from around the world, covering various indus…
Geopolitics
Chinese New Year bamboo greeting cards date back over 2,000 years to Han dynasty
South China Morning Post – World · China
While people in modern times send new year greetings easily on social network apps, in ancient times it was a much more complicated ritual. In China, the origi…
Geopolitics
Video: Israeli soldiers sing national anthem on ruins of Lebanese town
Al Jazeera – News · Middle East
Israeli soldiers were seen singing the Israeli national anthem on the ruins of a demolished town in southern Lebanon.
Geopolitics
Nearly 8,000 people died or disappeared on migration routes in 2025: IOM
Al Jazeera – News · Middle East
More than four in every 10 deaths and disappearances occurred on sea routes to Europe, UN agency says.
Geopolitics
Australia news live: NDIS savings to fund better aged care including showers, minister says; fourth man charged over alleged Baghsarian kidnapping murder
The Guardian – World · Europe
Labor says cuts to disability scheme mean elderly will get more help. Follow today’s news liveGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThousa…
Geopolitics
LIVE: Real Madrid vs Alaves – La Liga
Al Jazeera – News · Middle East
Follow our live build-up, with full team news coverage, ahead of our text commentary stream of the match in Madrid.
Geopolitics
Lebanese Bury Their Dead Amid a Lull in Fighting
The New York Times – World · US
Mass funerals for Hezbollah fighters and civilians were happening across southern Lebanon.
Geopolitics
Two Palestinians Killed in Israeli Shooting Near West Bank School
The New York Times – World · US
A child was among the dead, according to the Palestinian health ministry. The Israeli military said it had attempted to break up clashes in Al Mughayir, which …
Geopolitics
Watch: Several killed in fireworks unit blast in Kerala | Above the Fold | 21.04.2026
The Hindu – World · India
Today’s Above the Fold episode, take a closer look at the tragic blast in Thrissur, Kerala. We begin with India’s outreach to West Asia, including a key visit …
Geopolitics
Amnesty warns that 'predator' leaders seek to impose new 'world order'
The Hindu – World · India
Secretary General Agnes Callamard condemned U.S. President Donald Trump, Russia's Vladimir Putin and Israel's Benjamin Netanyahu as "predators"
Geopolitics
Israeli soldiers punished over vandalism of Jesus statue in Lebanon
BBC News – World · Europe
Two soldiers will be removed from combat duty and receive 30 days of military detention, Israel's military says.
Geopolitics
Crossing the Divide
The New York Times – World · US
What one image tells us about the road back to southern Lebanon.
Geopolitics
Alan Osmond from the musical group 'The Osmonds' passes away at age 76
Times of India – World · India
Alan Osmond, the cherished figure from the legendary musical dynasty 'The Osmonds', has sadly left us at the age of 76. He passed away on April 20th, enveloped…
Geopolitics
India bats for greater Global South representation in UNSC
The Hindu – World · India
At the Inter-Governmental Negotiations (IGN) meeting on UN Security Council reforms, India highlighted the “need for greater representation of the Global South…
Geopolitics
Imprisoned for 30 Years, He Wooed Her With Love Poems
The New York Times – World · US
After a forced confession and a death sentence, a Kurdish poet spent 30 years in jail, where he discovered his voice. His literary champion, to everyone’s surp…
Startups
Startup news and updates: Daily roundup (April 21, 2026)
Your Story · India
YourStory presents the daily news roundup from the Indian startup ecosystem and beyond. Here’s the roundup for Tuesday, April 21, 2026
Geopolitics
My dreams in Iran were already dead before the ceasefire came
Al Jazeera – News · Middle East
The bombs have stopped falling for now. But the damage is done, and my life has been wrecked.
Geopolitics
Trump’s Federal Reserve chair pick to face lawmakers at key confirmation hearing – US politics live
The Guardian – World · Europe
The hearing marks a key hurdle Kevin Warsh must overcome in order to succeed Jerome Powell when his term ends on 15 MayTwo regional officials said on Tuesday t…
Geopolitics
Guardian owner heralds next phase in Legacies of Enslavement restorative justice plan
The Guardian – World · Europe
Scott Trust identifies priorities for communities in Jamaica and US Sea Islands with plans to allocate millions of poundsWe asked what repairing the harm of en…
Geopolitics
ICSE Class 10 Result 2026: Viral “tomorrow release” claim false, CISCE expected to announce in late April
Times of India – World · India
A viral claim suggesting that the ICSE Class 10 Result 2026 will be declared tomorrow has been denied by the Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinat…
Geopolitics
Mughal-era pigeon training survives in heart of India’s capital
Al Jazeera – News · Middle East
Pigeon-keeping remains a therapeutic and communal escape for Delhi residents amid the city's chaos and demands.
Geopolitics
Middle East crisis live: Iran claims it has ‘new cards for battlefield’, and weighs talks in Pakistan
The Guardian – World · Europe
Iranian official stresses no decision made on taking part, as US vice-president JD Vance is set to travel to Islamabad for negotiations JD Vance to lead US del…
Geopolitics
New snake species Calamaria garoensis discovered in Meghalaya
Times of India – World · India
Here are four clear bullet points summarizing the article: • The TOI Lifestyle Desk is a team of dedicated journalists who curate lifestyle news for The Times…
Geopolitics
Tilak Varma outguns Gujarat Titans as record-breaking blitz rewrites IPL history
Times of India – World · India
Tilak Varma delivered a historic IPL century, smashing 101 off 45 balls to lead Mumbai Indians to a dominant 99-run victory. His explosive innings, featuring …
Geopolitics
U.S. positive on Iran deal but talks still uncertain as ceasefire end nears
The Hindu – World · India
U.S. President Donald Trump wants an agreement that would prevent further oil price rises and stock markets shocks but has insisted Iran cannot have the means…
Geopolitics
Former state controller Betty Yee drops out of California governor’s race
South China Morning Post – World · China
Another Democrat is exiting the crowded contest for California governor. Betty Yee – a former state controller – announced on Monday she was suspending her cam…
Geopolitics
Iran war live: Tehran spurns talks under threats; Trump says blockade stays
Al Jazeera – News · Middle East
Iran says will not accept negotiations 'under the shadow of threats', as Trump promises to continue blockade in Hormuz.
Geopolitics
Canadian killed in shooting at Mexico's ancient Teotihuacán pyramids
BBC News – World · Europe
Several people were also injured in the incident on Monday at the popular tourist site, say Mexican officials.
Geopolitics
Will need a dedicated bench for West Bengal SIR matters, says CJI
Times of India – World · India
Here are the four clear bullet points summarizing the news article: • The Trinamool Congress has raised objections to mass voter enrollment in West Bengal, ci…
Geopolitics
5.2 magnitude earthquake jolts Kamjong district of Manipur
Times of India – World · India
Manipur's Kamjong district was jolted by a 5.2 magnitude earthquake early Tuesday morning, with tremors felt across the region. The National Center for Seismol…
Geopolitics
Vance to visit Pak for second round of peace talks as ceasefire deadline nears: Report
Times of India – World · India
US Vice President JD Vance is heading to Islamabad for crucial talks with Iran, aiming to avert a looming conflict as a fragile ceasefire nears its end. Washin…
Geopolitics
U.S. power and Latin American resistance
The Hindu – World · India
The U.S.’s increasingly aggressive and coercive approach in Latin America echoes earlier periods of intervention and gunboat diplomacy; this stance is likely t…
Geopolitics
Iraq-Syria border crossing reopens for first time in over a decade
The Hindu – World · India
The crossing — known as Rabia in Iraq and Yarubiyah in Syria — was closed after the Syrian civil war began in 2011
Geopolitics
India is violating its obligations under international law: Francesca Albanese
The Hindu – World · India
The UN Special Rapporteur speaks on her latest report on the situation of human rights in the occupied Palestinian territories, flags legal and moral concerns …
Geopolitics
Canadian tourist killed, 6 people injured in shooting at Mexico archaeological site
South China Morning Post – World · China
A Canadian woman was shot dead and four other people were injured by a gunman on Monday at Mexico’s famed Teotihuacan archaeological site, authorities said. Th…
Tech & Startups
It’s not just one thing — it’s another thing
TechCrunch · US
This sentence construction ("It's not just this — it's that") has become so common in AI-generated writing that it's no longer just a clue that a piece of writ…
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