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Geopolitics

Watch: Can Iran and the U.S. find middle ground?

The Hindu – World · India

In the latest episode of Above the Fold, we look at the next phase of peace talks between the US and Iran appear to be uncertain ahead of Wednesday’s ceasefire…

Geopolitics

Two killed after planned fight between youth at North Carolina park escalates to shooting

The Hindu – World · India

Several people were shot, including two fatally, the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation said in a statement

Tech & Startups

WhatsApp is testing a premium subscription, but it is mainly cosmetic

TechCrunch · US

WhatsApp is testing a subscription after Meta debuted a similar subscription for Instagram earlier this year

Geopolitics

Teen driving Tesla arrested after knocking second vehicle through storefront

South China Morning Post – World · China

Hong Kong police have arrested a 16-year-old garage worker for allegedly driving without a licence after he lost control of a Tesla car and crashed into a park…

Geopolitics

Bulgaria’s former President Radev wins election: All you need to know

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Former President Rumen Radev wins big in Bulgaria’s eighth election on an 'anti-corruption' ticket.

Geopolitics

Iranian FM spokesman says ceasefire ‘violated’ by US in shipment seizure

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Iran is accusing the US of ‘ceasefire violations’, with Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesman Esmail Baghaei.

Geopolitics

Palestinians not welcome as Israel marks Memorial Day

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

As Israel remembers its war dead, critics say it reinforces one-sided narrative of sacrifice that excludes Palestinians.

Geopolitics

Reform’s Richard Tice posts picture with telltale signs of AI manipulation, say experts

The Guardian – World · Europe

Deputy leader’s image on X was almost certainly generated or altered using AI, according to Peryton IntelligenceUK politics live – latest updatesIn a picture o…

Geopolitics

Consumer watchdog zeroes in on Woolworths’ allegedly fake discounts as it meets supermarket giant in court

The Guardian – World · Europe

Vinegar, Tim Tams and baby rice are among the products to be scrutinised in the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission’s caseGet our breaking news emai…

Geopolitics

‘Days of Our Lives’ actor Patrick Muldoon dies at 57 from heart attack

Times of India – World · India

Veteran actor Patrick Muldoon, celebrated for his role as Austin Reed on 'Days of Our Lives,' has tragically passed away at 57 following a reported heart attac…

Geopolitics

Hailee Steinfeld addresses viral baby rumors in candid new confession

Times of India – World · India

Hailee Steinfeld, now a new mother with Josh Allen, shared that she deeply misses creating music videos, calling them a blend of her love for music and film. W…

Geopolitics

FBI and Justice Department are easing hiring requirements: What is changing

Times of India – World · India

The FBI and Justice Department are accelerating hiring and relaxing some requirements to combat significant staff shortages. These changes include shorter trai…

Geopolitics

PSL cracks down! Dasun Shanaka handed one-year ban after IPL switch

Times of India – World · India

The Pakistan Cricket Board has banned Sri Lanka captain Dasun Shanaka for one year from the Pakistan Super League after he withdrew to join an IPL franchise. T…

Geopolitics

'Can't let politician ...': Delhi HC Judge rejects Kejriwal's recusal plea in excise case

Times of India – World · India

Kejriwal had appeared in person before the court seeking recusal of Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma from hearing a CBI petition challenging his discharge in the l…

Tech & Startups

Prego Has a Dinner-Conversation-Recording Device, Capisce?

Wired · Global

The pasta-sauce company has partnered with the nonprofit StoryCorps on a device designed to record family conversations around the table and save them for all …

Geopolitics

Consider Beijing’s 10-point plan, Taiwan business leaders urge ruling DPP

South China Morning Post – World · China

Several Taiwan business leaders on Monday urged the island’s government to consider Beijing’s new plan for boosting cross-strait exchanges, arguing it could ea…

Geopolitics

Bulgaria’s pro-Kremlin ex-president wins election, Russia and EU welcome victory

South China Morning Post – World · China

Pro-Russian former President Rumen Radev has won Bulgaria’s parliamentary election by a landslide, official results showed on Monday, crushing long-dominant po…

Geopolitics

Hong Kong watchdog warns of undeclared gluten in Marks and Spencer yoghurt

South China Morning Post – World · China

Hong Kong’s food safety watchdog has urged people with gluten allergies not to eat a Marks & Spencer yoghurt product after the allergen was found but not decla…

Geopolitics

Iran says it has ‘no plans’ for negotiations with the US

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Iran says it has ‘no plans’ for negotiations with the US

Geopolitics

What we know about the US capture of Iranian vessel near Hormuz

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

US releases video showing the capture of Iranian-flagged ship near Hormuz, Trump says it tried to breach its blockade.

Geopolitics

Powerful states are trying to sabotage decarbonisation of shipping

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Pacific Island states cannot and will not allow key climate shipping agreement to be watered down.

Geopolitics

Anti-Islam influencer Valentina Gomez blocked from entering UK for far-right rally

The Guardian – World · Europe

Exclusive: Home secretary understood to have withdrawn authorisation for speaker at Unite the Kingdom rally in MayA US-based anti-Islam influencer who had been…

Geopolitics

Are insider traders making millions from the Iran war?

BBC News – World · Europe

The BBC has found significant spikes in activity shortly before the US president made some announcements.

Geopolitics

Strait of Hormuz Traffic Is at a Standstill Again

The New York Times – World · US

Few vessels are crossing after Iran reversed course on reopening the vital waterway and ships came under attack.

Geopolitics

Stock market today: Which are the top gainers and losers in Nifty50 and BSE Sensex?

Times of India – World · India

The Indian stock market saw mixed movements today, with the BSE and NSE experiencing gains and losses across various sectors. Trent and SBI emerged as top gain…

Geopolitics

Sanjiv Goenka rushes to Arya, Zinta engages with Pant after PBKS hammer LSG

Times of India – World · India

Lucknow Super Giants owner Sanjiv Goenka was seen congratulating Punjab Kings' Priyansh Arya after a dominant PBKS victory. Meanwhile, LSG skipper Rishabh Pant…

Geopolitics

U.K.'s Starmer to face grilling from MPs over Mandelson scandal

The Hindu – World · India

Mr. Starmer has insisted that he and other ministers were not told until last week that Mr. Mandelson had failed the independent vetting process, which he has …

Startups

Startup news and updates: daily roundup (April 20, 2026)

Your Story · India

YourStory presents the daily news roundup from the Indian startup ecosystem and beyond. Here's the roundup for Monday, April 20, 2026.

AI / Deep Tech

Colossal Biosciences said it cloned red wolves. Is it for real?

MIT Technology Review · Global

If you want to capture something wolflike, it’s best to embark before dawn. So on a morning this January, with the eastern horizon still pink-hued, I drove wit…

Geopolitics

Russia arrests German woman over bomb plot it says is linked to Ukraine

South China Morning Post – World · China

Russia said on Monday it had arrested a German woman found with a home-made bomb in her backpack in what it alleged was a Ukrainian-hatched plot to blow up a s…

Geopolitics

China’s Xi Jinping says Strait of Hormuz should be open in call with Saudi crown prince

South China Morning Post – World · China

The Strait of Hormuz should remain open, Chinese President Xi Jinping has said in a phone call with Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman of Saudi Arabia, according…

Geopolitics

Hong Kong launches AI flood alert system to boost forecasting and response

South China Morning Post – World · China

Hong Kong authorities have developed an artificial intelligence-driven flood forecasting and alert system capable of three-dimensional simulations, aimed at en…

Geopolitics

ByteDance profit plunges on AI push as TikTok Shop powers overseas growth: reports

South China Morning Post – World · China

ByteDance, the parent company of TikTok and Douyin, saw its net profit plummet by more than 70 per cent in 2025 as it poured money into artificial intelligence…

Geopolitics

Fans fight police at Paraguay football match

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Fans fight police at Paraguay football match

Geopolitics

‘Technofascism’: Critics accuse Palantir of pushing AI war doctrine

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Palantir CEO Alexander Karp's book The Technological Republic advocates for Western 'hard power ... built on software'.

Geopolitics

A match made in opposition: Venezuela’s Machado courts Spain’s right wing

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Analysts say Maduro and Sanchez's political rivals align on economic policy but are split on social issues.

Geopolitics

Trump DoJ’s mixed messages bode ill for Epstein victims, experts fear

The Guardian – World · Europe

Non-appearance of Pam Bondi and remarks from Todd Blanche suggest full accounting may never be revealedIn the days since Pam Bondi’s exit from Donald Trump’s j…

Geopolitics

Cabinet secretary apparently advised Starmer to wait for vetting before appointing Mandelson

The Guardian – World · Europe

Documents also show PM’s choice for US ambassador was offered ‘higher tiers’ briefing before vetting was finalisedUK politics live – latest updatesThe then cab…

Geopolitics

Rebel Wilson's claims against actress are 'malicious concoctions', Australian court hears

BBC News – World · Europe

Wilson has been accused of defaming the star of her film The Deb over an incident involving a bath in Bondi.

Geopolitics

New Zealand declares state of emergency in Wellington as floods hit

BBC News – World · Europe

Footage online shows vehicles submerged, trees uprooted and houses hit by landslides.

General

Israeli soldier seen striking Jesus statue in Lebanon, sparking condemnation

NBC News – World · US

Israel's leaders and military have condemned an Israeli soldier pictured damaging a statue of Jesus Christ

Geopolitics

‘Gukesh has weaknesses, Sindarov does not’: Carlsen’s bold World C'ship prediction

Times of India – World · India

Magnus Carlsen has declared Javokhir Sindarov the favourite to win the upcoming World Chess Championship against D Gukesh, citing Sindarov's well-rounded game.…

Geopolitics

'From chips to ships': PM Modi hails India-South Korea ties; signs several MoUs

Times of India – World · India

Prime Minister Narendra Modi welcomed South Korean President Lee Jae Myung, highlighting the deepening India-South Korea ties. Both leaders expressed commitmen…

Geopolitics

Iran has closed Hormuz completely: What this means for India’s crude, LPG, LNG supplies?

Times of India – World · India

Data from MarineTraffic shows that several Indian and foreign ships headed for Indian ports are still awaiting clearance near the Strait of Hormuz. According t…

Geopolitics

'I'm also someone’s father': Message inside a Pune auto touching hearts across India

Times of India – World · India

A simple message inside a Pune auto-rickshaw, "Your safety is important to me," resonated deeply with content creator Unnati Devaliya. The driver, Datta Rumal…

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