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Geopolitics

U.K. Police Investigate Claims Drones Targeted Israeli Embassy in London

The New York Times – World · US

The Metropolitan Police said that the building had not been attacked but that they were assessing “discarded items” in Kensington Gardens, a nearby park, which…

Geopolitics

'We will not allow north-south divide': Amit Shah counters opposition on delimitation

Times of India – World · India

Union Home Minister Amit Shah criticized the Opposition's stance on the Women's Reservation Bill and delimitation, accusing them of promoting a divisive North-…

Geopolitics

From Hormuz to household finance: How global oil shocks can filter into Indian homes

Times of India – World · India

Global oil markets face turmoil due to the Iran-US conflict and Strait of Hormuz disruptions. India, heavily reliant on oil imports, feels the pinch through ri…

Geopolitics

'Ready for business': Trump says Hormuz open but US blockade on Iran continues

Times of India – World · India

Iran has announced the Strait of Hormuz is fully open for commercial vessels. This decision is linked to a ceasefire in Lebanon. The passage will be open for t…

Startups

Women Reservation Act 2023 comes into force ahead of voting to its amendment in Lok Sabha

Your Story · India

An official explained that bringing the law into force was essential as its proposed amendment will not have come into effect without that.

Startups

Adani overtakes Ambani to become Asia's richest person

Your Story · India

With a net worth of $92.6 billion, Gautam Adani surpassed Mukesh Ambani, whose fortune stands at $90.8 billion, to become the richest person in India and Asia,…

Tech & Startups

6,000 Meters Under the Pacific, Japan Seeks Independence From China on Rare Earths

Wired · Global

Tokyo is succeeding where the rest of the world has failed, reducing its reliance on Beijing for crucial rare earth elements—thanks to an enormous underwater d…

Tech & Startups

The Shocking Secrets of Madison Square Garden's Surveillance Machine

Wired · Global

Famously vengeful Knicks owner Jim Dolan has long spied on people at his iconic arenas. WIRED goes deep inside the operation that allegedly tracked a trans wom…

Tech & Startups

The Best MagSafe Accessories (for Android, Too!): Chargers, Wallets, and More

Wired · Global

MagSafe accessories make your phone feel uniquely yours. These are our favorites, including Android-friendly Qi2 picks.

Tech & Startups

Best Bluetooth Speakers (2026): JBL, Sonos, Bose, and More

Wired · Global

These are our favorite portable speakers of all shapes and sizes, from clip-ons to a massive boom box.

Tech & Startups

SaySo is a new short-form video app that aims to restore users’ trust in news

TechCrunch · US

Users are fed up with misinformation and AI slop cluttering their feeds. SaySo is a new short-form video app that delivers news from vetted creators and journa…

Geopolitics

Hong Kong-flagged oil tanker passes through Strait of Hormuz amid US blockade

South China Morning Post – World · China

An oil tanker sailing under the flag of Hong Kong has passed through the Strait of Hormuz and entered the Gulf of Oman, as a US blockade continues to target ve…

Geopolitics

Pakistan oil tanker becomes first to exit through Hormuz since US blockade began

South China Morning Post – World · China

A Pakistan-flagged tanker that entered the Persian Gulf over the weekend has become the first carrier to exit through the Strait of Hormuz with a crude cargo s…

Geopolitics

Chinese ministry focuses on car standards to put industry in global driving seat

South China Morning Post – World · China

To sharpen its competitive edge in the world’s next-generation vehicle market, China has pledged to fast track automotive technical standards to build its stat…

Geopolitics

Tai Po fire: owners’ group repeatedly protested against use of flammable materials

South China Morning Post – World · China

The owners’ corporation of a Hong Kong housing complex devastated in the city’s deadliest fire in decades failed to convince renovation workers to use fire-res…

Geopolitics

Malaysia’s Anwar chats with US Muslim streamer – is it a populist move?

South China Morning Post – World · China

Malaysia’s Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim is usually seen in carefully choreographed meetings with presidents, kings and regional leaders in Putrajaya. So it was…

Geopolitics

Cathay Pacific, HK Express up passenger counts despite impact of Mideast war

South China Morning Post – World · China

Hong Kong flag carrier Cathay Pacific Airways and its budget arm had more passengers in March than a year ago, despite the impact of the United States-Israel a…

Geopolitics

Iran women football players thank Australian government for protection

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

The two Iran footballers who stayed in Australia following the Asian Cup say they want to rebuild lives in 'safety'.

Geopolitics

Young South Sudanese models ‘take up space’ in quest to showcase talent

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Longing to stride down international runways often collides with reality of conservatism and lack of structural support.

Geopolitics

Iran war: What is happening on day 49 of the US-Iran conflict?

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Celebrations in Lebanon as a 10-day ceasefire begins, opening the door to talks on a longer-term Israel-Lebanon deal.

Geopolitics

Burkina Faso dissolves more than 100 NGOs and civil society groups

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Amnesty International calls the latest Traore government crackdown a 'flagrant attack' on basic rights.

Geopolitics

Employees at first ever Starbucks store seek to unionize amid fight for contract

The Guardian – World · Europe

Store opened in 1971 in Seattle’s Pike Place Market joins growing unionization campaign across the coffee chainWorkers at the historic first Starbucks store ar…

Geopolitics

Why did Michelin snub St Paul in its guide to the best restaurants in the Great Lakes region?

The Guardian – World · Europe

Critics warn smaller and immigrant-run restaurants risk being overlooked as city-funded deal shapes dining mapWhen Michelin announced that it was expanding its…

Geopolitics

US tech firms successfully lobbied EU to keep datacentre emissions secret

The Guardian – World · Europe

Legally questionable confidentiality clause adopted almost word for word from demands of Microsoft and trade groupsMicrosoft and other US tech companies succes…

Geopolitics

Albanese’s visits to key allies have borne early fruits of fuel and fertiliser but ‘resilience’ is on the budget agenda

The Guardian – World · Europe

The prime minister has weathered the crises – for now – and there is a growing recognition that Australia is too vulnerable to world eventsFollow our Australia…

Geopolitics

South Koreans breathe sighs of relief as escaped wolf is returned to zoo safely

The Guardian – World · Europe

Nine-day search for two-year-old Neukgu gripped nation and sparked safety concerns for animal and publicThe internet in South Korea erupted in celebration as a…

Geopolitics

BBC in Iran: 'Tehran does not think it has lost this war'

BBC News – World · Europe

Lyse Doucet says Iranians want a solution to the long-running animosity with the US, but leaders is not willing to make a deal on Washington's terms.

Geopolitics

Avengers reassemble and Top Gun flies back - Hollywood studios preview their new movies

BBC News – World · Europe

Some of the most hotly anticipated new films of the next couple of years are previewed at CinemaCon.

Geopolitics

Trump's Lebanon ceasefire takes Israel by surprise

BBC News – World · Europe

Few Israelis see this truce as a way out of the conflict with Hezbollah, the BBC's Lucy Williamson writes.

Geopolitics

Trump says he might go to Pakistan if an Iran deal is signed there.

The New York Times – World · US

Here are four clear bullet points summarizing the news article: • Iran's foreign minister stated that the Strait of Hormuz is "completely open" for all commer…

Geopolitics

Strait of Hormuz Is ‘Completely Open’ During Cease-Fire in Lebanon, Iran Says

The New York Times – World · US

Here are the four bullet points summarizing the article: • The Strait of Hormuz has reopened after a cease-fire in Lebanon, according to Iran and the US, allo…

Geopolitics

Live Updates: Thousands of Lebanese Try to Head Home After Israel-Lebanon Truce

The New York Times – World · US

Hezbollah, the Iran-backed militia Israeli forces are battling in Lebanon, avoided mention of the 10-day cease-fire but appeared to be adhering to it. A truce …

Geopolitics

Rohit Shetty house firing: UP STF & Mumbai Police arrest 9th accused in Agra - Report

Times of India – World · India

In a significant development, Pradeep Kumar, also known as Gaath, was apprehended in Agra by the Uttar Pradesh STF in collaboration with the Mumbai Police Crim…

Geopolitics

'Gift wrapped in barbed wire': Tharoor slams Centre for linking women’s quota with Delimitation Bill

Times of India – World · India

Senior Congress leader Shashi Tharoor criticized the proposed delimitation exercise as "political demonetisation," arguing that linking women's reservation to …

Geopolitics

Gold enters ‘healthy consolidation phase’ after retail buying surge: Report

Times of India – World · India

Gold is experiencing a healthy consolidation after a retail-driven buying spree, particularly in India, China, and the US, according to Jefferies. While demand…

Geopolitics

Rupee hits one-week high as RBI moves to stem in fall

Times of India – World · India

The Indian rupee surged to a one-week high Friday, boosted by Reserve Bank of India's strategic moves to curb dollar demand from state-run oil refiners. By urg…

Geopolitics

'Since no one is complementing ... ': Shreyas Iyer's cheeky take after breathtaking Hardik Pandya catch - WATCH

Times of India – World · India

Shreyas Iyer's spectacular mid-air relay catch wowed fans and drew viral reactions from teammates. Despite a strong century from Quinton de Kock, Iyer and Prab…

Geopolitics

'Number 16': Rahul's intriguing dig at Centre; Congress drops hint to puzzle

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

'Not just athleticism, but awareness': Sachin applauds Shreyas Iyer's boundary catch

Times of India – World · India

Cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar lauded Shreyas Iyer for a remarkable boundary catch in an IPL 2026 match. Iyer's athletic and intelligent effort saved a bounda…

Geopolitics

'PM and I don't have wife issue': Rahul Gandhi in Lok Sabha - watch

Times of India – World · India

Here are four clear bullet points summarizing the article: • The TOI News Desk operates 24/7 to deliver current and comprehensive news to Times of India reade…

Geopolitics

'Can't be condemned enough': Rajnath vs Rahul over 'magician' jibe at PM - watch

Times of India – World · India

Here are four clear bullet points summarizing the article: • The TOI News Desk operates 24/7 to deliver current and comprehensive news updates to Times of Ind…

Geopolitics

Gujarat Titans rope in South African sensation as Tom Banton replacement

Times of India – World · India

Gujarat Titans have signed South African wicketkeeper-batter Connor Esterhuizen as a replacement for the injured Tom Banton. Esterhuizen impressed in his recen…

Geopolitics

'Currently weeping': Alia Bhatt breaks down in tears at sister Shaheen Bhatt's engagement

Times of India – World · India

Alia Bhatt is thrilled by sister Shaheen Bhatt's engagement to ex-swimmer Ishaan Mehra, shared via Instagram proposal pic: “We may have overdone this whole lik…

Geopolitics

Gukesh, Vaishali World Chess C'ship matches to be held together? Here’s what we know

Times of India – World · India

India is set to witness a historic chess moment as young prodigies Dommaraju Gukesh and Vaishali Rameshbabu vie for World Championship titles. Gukesh is the re…

Geopolitics

Myanmar frees more than 4,500 prisoners in traditional new year amnesty

The Hindu – World · India

The amnesty comes a week after Min Aung Hlaing was sworn into office following an election that critics say was neither free nor fair and was orchestrated to k…

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