Geopolitics
'Civilisation will die' remarks brought Iran to bargaining table: Trump
The Hindu – World · India
The U.S. President tried to justify his remarks, saying Iran has always been calling “death to America” every other day
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Geopolitics
At least 30 dead in stampede at Haiti’s historic Citadelle Laferriere
Al Jazeera – News · Middle East
The fortress was packed before the annual celebration at the UNESCO World Heritage Site, authorities say.
Geopolitics
Ex-CIA director calls for ousting Trump: ‘25th amendment was written with him in mind’
The Guardian – World · Europe
John Brennan says president who made volatile remarks about destroying Iranian civilization ‘is clearly unhinged’The former Central Intelligence Agency directo…
Geopolitics
Israeli bombardment kills infant in Lebanon during father’s funeral
South China Morning Post – World · China
Wrapped in bloodied bandages, seven-year-old Aline Saeed barely survived the Israeli strike on her home in south Lebanon last week. She was there to bury her f…
Geopolitics
‘Too powerful for the public’: Inside Anthropic’s bid to win the AI publicity war
The Guardian – World · Europe
The firm says it withheld an AI model on cybersecurity grounds but sceptics say this was hype to lure investmentThis week, the AI company Anthropic said it had…
Geopolitics
Asha Bhosle: The sound of Bollywood dies aged 92
BBC News – World · Europe
Her infectious voice got fans dancing and singing, becoming the soundtrack for generations of Indians.
Geopolitics
TCS makes 25,000 fresher offers for FY27, hiring to depend on demand: CEO
Times of India – World · India
TCS has extended 25,000 job offers to fresh graduates for FY27, with future hiring contingent on market demand. The IT giant, which hired 44,000 freshers last…
Geopolitics
Iran and Strait of Hormuz: A lone battle for control
The Hindu – World · India
Historically, international straits have been flashpoints between littoral states and external powers, often serving as bargaining tools during conflicts
Geopolitics
Talks ended without deal due to 'excessive demands' made by U.S.: Iran
The Hindu – World · India
Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baqaei, however, said Iran is determined to utilise all tools, including diplomacy, to secure national interests …
Geopolitics
Pakistan to continue facilitating U.S.-Iran talks, says Ishaq Dar; urges ceasefire
The Hindu – World · India
The Pakistan-brokered talks, the first direct, high-level engagement between the two sides since the 1979 Islamic Revolution, were watched globally amid increa…
Geopolitics
First-ever life-size Vivekananda statue in U.S. unveiled in Seattle
The Hindu – World · India
The unveiling of the statue was held on the occasion of the celebration of ICCR Day and is part of India’s broader cultural diplomacy initiatives
Geopolitics
Iran war live: Vance says no deal reached, US has made ‘best, final offer’
Al Jazeera – News · Middle East
Iranian media say the US was looking for an excuse to leave the talks and that the 'ball is in America's court'.
Geopolitics
The prophet and the mysterious death of Charmain Speirs
BBC News – World · Europe
A BBC Disclosure investigation has uncovered significant questions about what happened at the hotel where Charmain died.
Geopolitics
Vance departs Pakistan after failing to reach deal with Iran
The Hindu – World · India
Vance also praised Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Chief of Army Staff Field Marshal Asim Munir, terming them “incredible hosts”
Tech & Startups
Sam Altman responds to ‘incendiary’ New Yorker article after attack on his home
TechCrunch · US
The OpenAI CEO's new blog post responds to both an apparent attack on his home and an in-depth New Yorker profile raising questions about his trustworthiness.
Geopolitics
Bangladesh mob beats spiritual leader to death
The Hindu – World · India
Shamim Reza Jahangir, believed to be in his 60s, died from his injuries after hundreds of people stormed his residence in Kushtia district and thrashed him wit…
Geopolitics
Concerns emerge over process as Nepal PM Balendra Shah pushes ahead
The Hindu – World · India
Swift arrests and rapid policy moves, along with limited communication from the Prime Minister, raise questions over governance style and institutional balance
Geopolitics
Fish and vegetarianism major flashpoints in India’s West Bengal election
South China Morning Post – World · China
In India’s West Bengal state, the beloved fish has leapt from the kitchen table to the campaign trail, becoming an unexpected flashpoint in a fiercely conteste…
Geopolitics
Russian Memorial human rights NGO labeled 'extremist'
Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe
Russia's Supreme Court has labeled the human rights organization Memorial as "extremist." Experts say this represents a new level of repression in Russia.
Geopolitics
U.S. and Iran envoys meet Pakistani PM as negotiations get under way
The Hindu – World · India
But both sides had arrived at the venue when the Iranian delegation, led by parliamentary speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, met Shehbaz Sharif, followed by U.S…
Geopolitics
When the Moon Met Canada
The New York Times – World · US
Canada’s technical expertise in space robotics got the country a seat to the moon, and then its cultural identity took center stage on the Artemis II mission.
Geopolitics
Killing of Masood Masjoody Exposes Deep Rifts in Canada’s Iranian Diaspora
The New York Times – World · US
An Iranian activist in Vancouver disappeared after accusing two compatriots of wanting him dead. Then his body was found.
Geopolitics
Justice Varma saves himself from ignoble first
Times of India – World · India
Former Allahabad High Court judge Justice Yashwant Varma resigned, avoiding parliamentary removal proceedings. This follows a history of judges facing removal …
Geopolitics
Iranian delegation reaches Islamabad for peace talks with U.S. as world waits for deal to end conflict
The Hindu – World · India
Iran’s semi-official news agency had reported that negotiations would not begin until the “preconditions” were met, echoing a message from Iranian Parliament S…
Geopolitics
Russia and Ukraine set to begin Easter truce
The Hindu – World · India
Russia's Defence Minister Andrei Belousov and army chief Valery Gerasimov have been instructed to "cease hostilities in all directions during this period," the…
Geopolitics
Gap between rich and poor nations growing even wider: U.N. report
The Hindu – World · India
U.N. undersecretary-general for economic and social affairs, said the geopolitical tensions were compounding the struggles of developing countries to attract f…
Geopolitics
Trump shares video of brutal Florida killing allegedly by Haitian immigrant
The Hindu – World · India
The woman who was killed was working as a clerk at the convenience store of the gas station, according to court documents. The killing happened outside the sto…
Startups
Whitefield Art Collective celebrates ninth edition of its annual festival
Your Story · India
In this photo essay, we feature WAC 2026 highlights from VR Bengaluru.
Geopolitics
Chimpanzees in Uganda locked in vicious 'civil war', say researchers
BBC News – World · Europe
The once close-knit community of Ngogo chimpanzees have been at loggerheads for the last eight years.
Geopolitics
LIVE: Real Madrid vs Girona – La Liga
Al Jazeera – News · Middle East
Follow our live build-up, with full team news coverage, before our text commentary as Real look to close on Barcelona.
Geopolitics
On the draw —April 9, 2026
The Hindu – World · India
Here are four clear bullet points summarizing the article: • The article is from The Hindu publication, dated April 10, 2026. • It appears that you need to su…
Geopolitics
Israeli strike in south Lebanon kills 10 security personnel
The Hindu – World · India
The state-run National News Agency (NNA) said "enemy warplanes launched a series of heavy strikes" on Nabatiyeh, including one in the vicinity of the governmen…
Startups
[Weekly funding roundup April 4-10] VC inflow sees a 4X rise due to large deals
Your Story · India
The steep increase in VC funding for the second week of April was primarily due to two $100 million plus deals.
Startups
PM Narendra Modi makes the case for 33% reservation to unlock Nari Shakti
Your Story · India
As India sets its sights on becoming a developed nation by 2047, the conversation around inclusive growth is once again taking center stage.
Tech & Startups
Is Anthropic limiting the release of Mythos to protect the internet — or Anthropic?
TechCrunch · US
Anthropic said this week that it limited the release of its newest model, dubbed Mythos, because it is too capable of finding security exploits in software rel…
AI / Deep Tech
The Download: an exclusive Jeff VanderMeer story and AI models too scary to release
MIT Technology Review · Global
This is today’s edition of The Download, our weekday newsletter that provides a daily dose of what’s going on in the world of technology. Constella…
Geopolitics
Hong Kong animal groups urge HKTVmall boycott over life science experiments
South China Morning Post – World · China
An international animal rights group and a veterinary organisation have called for a public boycott of Hong Kong’s major online retailer, HKTVmall, after its p…
Geopolitics
Veteran German actor Mario Adorf dies aged 95
Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe
Few actors had a career as rich as Mario Adorf. He played legendary Hollywood villains, wrote German TV history and still had film roles at age 90.
Geopolitics
Imane Khelif's first pro opponent: 'I'm not scared'
Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe
Germany's Julia Igel is to face Imane Khelif in the Algerian's first professional boxing match. Igel says she wants to use the fight to "put out a statement."
Geopolitics
Germany news: Protesters block Rheinmetall arms plant
Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe
Police have removed pro-Palestinian protesters who glued themselves to the entrance of a Berlin arms factory. Meanwhile, inflation is tracking back up as the I…
Geopolitics
Not just about Gaza: the Muslim voters turning from Labour to the Greens
The Guardian – World · Europe
Campaigning in Newcastle before next month’s local elections shows the rise of the far right, the climate and cost of living are concerning voters as much as t…
Geopolitics
Wild chimpanzees recorded waging ‘civil war’ with coordinated attacks between two groups
The Guardian – World · Europe
New study describes what may be the first case of a unified community of chimps, in Uganda, turning on itselfOn a June day in 2015, primatologist Aaron Sandel …
General
Trump 'optimistic' about Iran peace deal even as ceasefire appears strained
NBC News – World · US
President Donald Trump told NBC News on Thursday that he was “very optimistic” a peace deal with Iran was within reach.
General
Cuba's president says he's 'not stepping down' under U.S. pressure
NBC News – World · US
Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel insisted that he’s not “stepping down” in an interview with NBC News’ “Meet the Press” moderator Kristen Welker in Havana on …
Geopolitics
Trump Finds Himself With Fragile Iran Cease-Fire After the Scramble to Make a Deal
The New York Times – World · US
After careening from one diplomatic extreme to another, President Trump finds himself with a fragile deal that is already showing signs of fraying.
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