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Geopolitics

Pressure mounts on Peru’s election authorities amid presidential race delay

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

The vote count continues to determine who will join conservative Keiko Fujimori in Peru's presidential run-off in June.

Geopolitics

Trump thanks Gulf states for their ‘tremendous’ support

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

‘This will be a great and brilliant day for the world’ Donald Trump said as Iran fully opens the Strait of Hormuz.

Geopolitics

Lebanese man removes Israeli flag from castle in southern Lebanon

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

A Lebanese man who returned to southern Lebanon removes the Israeli flag from Beaufort Castle (Qalaat al-Shaqif).

Geopolitics

NFL reporter rescues man from car hours after resigning amid investigation

The Guardian – World · Europe

Dianna Russini, who was photographed with Patriots coach Mike Vrabel, climbed on to Jeep to pull out man and dogA day after resigning from the Athletic amid an…

Geopolitics

Inside smoky shelters, a fast-paced, illegal card game has taken off in Solomon Islands

The Guardian – World · Europe

Growing numbers in the capital Honiara are playing the street card game Pass for a chance of a big payout, while risking big lossesAs the school day ends in Ho…

Geopolitics

‘I’m the best fielder!’: Siraj’s cheeky quip after GT’s catching masterclass vs KKR

Times of India – World · India

Gujarat Titans showcased exceptional fielding, taking nine catches and a run-out to dismiss Kolkata Knight Riders for 180. Mohammed Siraj, instrumental with 2/…

Geopolitics

Oil companies, exporters, importers cheer Hormuz Strait opening

Times of India – World · India

Here are four clear bullet points summarizing the article: • Atul Mathur is a senior editor at The Times of India with 27 years of experience in journalism. •…

Geopolitics

KKR's next coach decided? Kevin Pietersen makes bold prediction

Times of India – World · India

Kolkata Knight Riders are in a deep slump, losing their fifth match and sitting at the bottom of the IPL 2026 table. Despite a coaching change, results remain …

Geopolitics

US arms crunch? Iran war strains Pentagon, delays shipments to Nato allies

Times of India – World · India

America's military supplies are stretched thin. Deliveries of weapons to European nations face delays. This is due to ongoing conflicts in the Middle East an…

Geopolitics

Twist in TCS Nashik case: No harassment or conversion plaint, says IT firm

Times of India – World · India

In light of recent allegations regarding sexual harassment and religious coercion at the Nashik unit, TCS's CEO K Krithivasan has reported the establishment of…

Geopolitics

U.S. extends waiver allowing countries to buy Russian oil

The Hindu – World · India

The waivers could complicate the West’s efforts ​to deprive Russia of revenue for its war in Ukraine and put Washington ⁠at odds with its allies

Entrepreneurship

Anthropic Takes Aim at Figma and Adobe With New Claude Design Platform

Inc. · Global

The company’s latest AI product aims to democratize design.

Geopolitics

UN warns South Sudan at risk of ‘full-scale famine’ as fighting intensifies

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

UN aid chief Tom Fletcher says hunger is tightening its grip amid rising humanitarian needs and intensifying fighting.

Geopolitics

Why Marie-Louise Eta’s appointment should be the norm, not the exception

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

As the German coach makes history, experts believe her appointment should not be an exception in men’s football.

Geopolitics

Will the ceasefire in Lebanon hold?

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Lebanon and Israel are holding first direct talks in decades.

Geopolitics

Starmer rejects calls to quit as pressure mounts over Mandelson vetting

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Top Foreign Office official takes fall for fiasco and resigns; Starmer promises to deliver 'relevant facts' on Monday.

Geopolitics

Air Canada temporarily suspends some flights to New York and other locations

The Guardian – World · Europe

Spirit Airlines reportedly seeks emergency US government funding as war against Iran keeps aviation fuel costs highSign up for the Breaking News US email to ge…

Geopolitics

Pentagon plans to sign 'secret AI' deal with Google: Here's how company responded

Times of India – World · India

Google is reportedly negotiating with the US military to integrate its Gemini AI models into classified settings. The tech giant is pushing for strict contract…

Geopolitics

India, China hold 1st bilateral SCO talks after Ladakh thaw

Times of India – World · India

Here are four clear bullet points summarizing the news article: • India and China held their first Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) meeting amid improv…

Geopolitics

'Not going to be transferred anywhere': Iran denies Trump's claim on uranium deal

Times of India – World · India

Iran has dismissed claims by US President Donald Trump regarding the transfer of its enriched uranium. The Iranian foreign ministry stated that the stockpile w…

Geopolitics

Pope condemns use of AI to fuel 'polarisation, conflict, fear and violence'

The Hindu – World · India

The AI boom is largely reliant on the extraction of cobalt needed to run energy-hungry data servers, with Africa often bearing the environmental, social and hu…

Tech & Startups

Man who hacked US Supreme Court filing system sentenced to probation

TechCrunch · US

Nicholas Moore hacked into three U.S. government networks using stolen credentials, and then bragged about it and posted victims' personal data on Instagram un…

Geopolitics

Shipping firms seek clarifications before crossing Hormuz

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Shipping companies said several things had to be clarified, including the presence of mines, Iranian conditions.

Geopolitics

Kanye West concert canceled in Poland

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

The Polish government had urged organizers "not to make public space available to promoters of a criminal ideology." Kanye has disavowed and apologized his pre…

Geopolitics

Kanye West concert in Poland cancelled over antisemitic comments

BBC News – World · Europe

The UK government blocked the rapper from entering the country over his history of making pro-Nazi and racist statements.

Geopolitics

IPL 2026: Shubman Gill shines as GT complete clinical chase, KKR remain winless

Times of India – World · India

Gujarat Titans secured a five-wicket victory against Kolkata Knight Riders. Shubman Gill played a key role with an unbeaten 86. Earlier, Kagiso Rabada and Moha…

Geopolitics

US Congress extends controversial surveillance law by 10 days

South China Morning Post – World · China

Congress passed a short extension to a high-profile surveillance law on Friday after failing to secure the long-term reauthorisation pushed by US President Don…

Geopolitics

Widow, 86, back in France after being held by ICE

BBC News – World · Europe

Marie-Thérèse had moved to the US after reuniting with her long-lost love, an American man who died in January.

Geopolitics

Australian former soldier gets bail on Afghanistan war crime charges

The Hindu – World · India

Australia’s most decorated living veteran has walked free on bail from a Sydney prison 10 days after he was charged with committing war crimes in Afghanistan

Tech & Startups

Republican Mutiny Sinks Trump's Push to Extend Warrantless Surveillance

Wired · Global

A post-midnight revolt in the House sank the White House's efforts to extend Section 702—a spy program the FBI has used to look into members of Congress, prote…

Tech & Startups

Gazing Into Sam Altman’s Orb Now Proves You’re Human on Tinder

Wired · Global

Honestly, what’s hotter than a real person?

Tech & Startups

Anthropic launches Claude Design, a new product for creating quick visuals

TechCrunch · US

The company says Claude Design is intended to help people like founders and product managers without a design background share their ideas more easily.

Tech & Startups

Gigs turns your concert history into a personal live music archive

TechCrunch · US

New iPhone app Gigs uses AI to turn old tickets, screenshots, and emails into a personal concert archive with stats, memories, and more.

Tech & Startups

Zoom teams up with World to verify humans in meetings

TechCrunch · US

Zoom will show a badge on verified participants' tile.

Geopolitics

Turkey’s Erdogan urges Iran, US to use ceasefire to push for lasting peace

South China Morning Post – World · China

Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan on Friday urged the United States and Iran to guard against any provocations by Israel and use their current ceasefire to push…

Geopolitics

Pope urges Cameroon to reject violence at mass that draws 120,000 people

South China Morning Post – World · China

Pope Leo called on Cameroonians on Friday to reject violence and be generous with their neighbours during an event billed as the biggest of his four-nation Afr…

Geopolitics

How the Lebanon ceasefire is viewed in Israel

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Al Jazeera’s Tony Cheng describes how people and the press in Israel are reacting to the ceasefire with Lebanon.

Geopolitics

Ukraine’s long-range strikes prompt new Russian threat against Europe

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Ukraine has penetrated Russian airspace with unprecedented numbers of drones, denying Russia windfall oil profits.

Geopolitics

Iran: Internet blackout highlights real toll of censorship

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

For Iran's government, the internet shutdown is about control. But for millions of ordinary Iranians, it is a daily reminder that access to the wider world, an…

Geopolitics

Three in court over attempted arson attack at Persian media company in London

The Guardian – World · Europe

Boy, 16, among those charged in connection with attempted firebombing at Volant Media offices in WembleyThree people, including a 16-year-old boy, have appeare…

Geopolitics

US Live Nation and Ticketmaster verdict triggers calls for Australian investigation into ticketing rules

The Guardian – World · Europe

One insider estimates Australians pay A$10 in fees per ticket, with fans bearing the burden of monopolised music tour schedules and inflated artist valuesGet o…

Geopolitics

NSW should think twice before banning ‘globalise the intifada’ after court struck down anti-protest law, legal expert says

The Guardian – World · Europe

Another lawyer says ruling ‘puts brakes on the Minns government’s ability to use executive power to minimise people’s rights to protest’Get our breaking news e…

Geopolitics

Thousands celebrate open-air Mass with Pope Leo in Cameroon - in pictures

BBC News – World · Europe

Pope Leo XIV is on his third day in Cameroon before he heads to Angola on Saturday.

Geopolitics

Oil prices plunge as Iran says Strait 'open'

BBC News – World · Europe

Brent crude sinks by a tenth after Iran says the key waterway is open for commercial ships for the rest of the ceasefire.

General

Oil prices plunge 12% after Iran says Strait of Hormuz is open for commercial vessels

NBC News – World · US

Oil prices plunged and two U.S. stock indexes hit all-time highs after Iran's foreign minister said the Strait of Hormuz was open for commercial vessels.

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