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Geopolitics

Reel deals: Hong Kong to celebrate Cinema Day on April 25 with HK$30 tickets

South China Morning Post – World · China

Film buffs will be able to enjoy HK$30 (US$3.8) discounted tickets at 53 theatres across Hong Kong on April 25 as part of this year’s Cinema Day celebrations. …

Geopolitics

Malaysia’s content creators battle AI abuse as deepfakes, scam ads spread online

South China Morning Post – World · China

In Malaysia, artificial intelligence is already causing harm to content creators through deepfake nudes, cloned voices, scam advertisements and stolen likeness…

Geopolitics

EU unveils age-check app amid efforts to better protect children online

South China Morning Post – World · China

European Union chief Ursula von der Leyen said on Wednesday that an EU-developed age-verification app was ready to go, as the bloc pushes to better protect chi…

Geopolitics

At least 4 dead in Turkey’s second school shooting in 2 days

South China Morning Post – World · China

A teenage student shot ⁠at least four people dead, including three fellow pupils, and wounded at least 20 others at a middle school in southeastern Turkey on W…

Geopolitics

Trump threatens to fire Fed chair Powell if he doesn’t step down ‘in time’

South China Morning Post – World · China

US President Donald Trump has said he will fire Jerome Powell if the Federal Reserve chair does not step down “in time”, adding that he will not drop the Justi…

Geopolitics

England beat Spain 1-0 to lead Women’s World Cup 2027 qualifying group

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Hemp scores to give the Euro champions a crucial win as Keira Walsh leads in the absence of recovering Leah Williamson.

Geopolitics

What you need to know about Israel’s ambassador to the US

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Israel’s ambassador held talks with his Lebanese counterpart. But critics say Yechiel Leiter is a problematic negotiator

Geopolitics

Double standards? Why Iran’s nukes are scrutinised, Israel gets a pass

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Israel’s policy of ambiguity about its nuclear capability contrasts sharply with the focus on Iran’s programme.

Geopolitics

England cricket captain Stokes ‘lucky’ to be alive after facial injury

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

England captain Ben Stokes was struck on the face by a cricket ball, which required surgery for a broken cheekbone.

Geopolitics

Asian Cup 2027 draw in Saudi Arabia moved to May 9 over Iran war

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Draw for the 24-team 2027 AFC Asian Cup, originally set for Saturday, moved to May 9.

Geopolitics

India news: A Dalit officer highlights caste barriers in judiciary

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

A Dalit officer says discrimination now operates through subtle workplace practices. Meanwhile, Trump calls up Modi over the Middle East conflict. DW has more.

Geopolitics

Kanye West postpones France concert after UK visa denial

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

Earlier in April, West was denied a UK visa, which led to the cancellation of his headline appearance at Wireless Festival. The entry denial was based on his r…

Geopolitics

India's aviation boom hits turbulence amid Iran war

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

From longer routes to higher fares, the Middle East conflict is exposing vulnerabilities in India's fast-growing airline sector.

Geopolitics

EU chief urges bloc-wide push on age verification app to protect children online

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

EU chief calls for a bloc-wide push on an age verification app to protect children online. If enforced, users will have to prove their age to access legally re…

Geopolitics

‘Misogyny with a marketing budget’: UK AI firm accused of sexist advert

The Guardian – World · Europe

Narwhal Labs advert depicts woman next to strapline: ‘She outworks everyone. And she’ll never ask for a raise’An AI company which recently secured millions of …

Geopolitics

New EU entry-exit system causing up to three-hour delays, say airports

The Guardian – World · Europe

Airport body has asked for power to suspend EES checks requiring personal information and biometrics, say reportsBusiness live – latest updatesTravellers going…

Geopolitics

Man wins €1m Picasso painting in €100 charity raffle

BBC News – World · Europe

"How do I know this isn't a prank?" the winner asked when he answered a video call from Christie's auction house in Paris.

Geopolitics

Kanye West postpones France gig following UK ban

BBC News – World · Europe

It comes a week after the UK government announced it would block the rapper from entering the country.

Geopolitics

Trump's rift with Pope is playing out in public - it's costing him valuable support

BBC News – World · Europe

Leading conservative Catholics tell the BBC why they back the American pontiff in his spat with Trump.

General

Kanye West postpones France show after officials said he was 'not welcome'

NBC News – World · US

Ye has postponed a concert in France that was scheduled for this summer, after officials in the country said he was not welcome and threatened to ban him over …

Geopolitics

Dodging Bombs and Drones, This Postman in Ukraine Still Delivers

The New York Times – World · US

Oleksiy Klochkovsky has driven mail and parcels around the front line in Ukraine for four years. He keeps one ear tuned for danger from above.

Geopolitics

Iran War Live Updates: Iran Threatens Retaliation Over U.S. Blockade

The New York Times – World · US

Iran’s armed forces said they would attempt to expand their influence over sea lanes beyond the Strait of Hormuz if the U.S. military continued to block Irania…

Geopolitics

Himanta wife passport row: Why SC stayed Pawan Khera’s transit anticipatory bail

Times of India – World · India

Here are 4 clear bullet points summarizing the article: • The Times of India's news desk operates around the clock to deliver current and comprehensive news w…

Geopolitics

Iran war impact: Will Pakistan be forced into rationing fuel if conflict drags on?

Times of India – World · India

Pakistan may resort to fuel rationing at petrol pumps if the US-Iran conflict escalates, finance minister Muhammad Aurangzeb warned. While currently managing …

Geopolitics

'Gambhir country ke liye kitno se dushmani le raha hai': Munaf Patel backs India coach

Times of India – World · India

“Just remember this, if a head coach like Gautam Gambhir is removed, then handling the players will become very difficult. He is a genuine person; he calls the…

Geopolitics

'Bumrah is a star, but…': Munaf Patel drops truth bomb on Indian fast bowlers

Times of India – World · India

Munaf Patel called Jasprit Bumrah a superstar but said his popularity still lags behind Virat Kohli’s. He also flagged India’s fast-bowling gap, noting 140+ km…

Geopolitics

Trade talks: Indian team to visit US from April 20; move follows PM Modi-Trump call

Times of India – World · India

Here are 4 clear bullet points summarizing the article: • The TOI Business Desk delivers latest business news from around the world to Times of India readers.…

Geopolitics

Z security & ED raids: AAP-Raghav Chadha faceoff turns ugly; BJP piles on

Times of India – World · India

The Aam Aadmi Party's rift with MP Raghav Chadha has widened, with leaders accusing him of betrayal and linking ED raids on Ashok Mittal to his alleged collusi…

Geopolitics

'They are playing tricks': Kharge says INDIA will oppose Centre's delimitation bill

Times of India – World · India

Here are four clear bullet points summarizing the article: • The Times of India's News Desk team operates around the clock to deliver current and comprehensiv…

Geopolitics

‘Sindarov got lucky’: German No. 1 Keymer on ‘critical moment' | Exclusive

Times of India – World · India

Exclusive: Javokhir Sindarov won the 2026 FIDE Candidates Tournament, earning a World Championship match against D Gukesh. Germany No. 1 Vincent Keymer praised…

Geopolitics

Turkey school shooting: 4 killed, 20 hurt; 2nd such incident in two days

Times of India – World · India

Here are four clear bullet points summarizing the article: • TOI World Desk is a team of experienced journalists and writers. • The team sifts through global …

Geopolitics

IMF cuts growth outlook, warns world already drifting toward more adverse scenario

The Hindu – World · India

Under the ⁠IMF’s worst-case outlook, the global economy teeters on the brink of recession, with oil prices averaging $110 a barrel in 2026 and $125 in 2027

Geopolitics

U.S. shuts down Iran's maritime trade despite optimism for more talks

The Hindu – World · India

Officials from Pakistan, Iran and the Gulf also said negotiating teams from the U.S. and Iran could ‌return ⁠to Pakistan later this week

Geopolitics

China calls U.S. claims of military pressure on Taiwan a 'distortion'

The Hindu – World · India

China has stepped up ⁠military activity around democratically governed Taiwan, which it views as its own territory

Geopolitics

Four dead after Turkiye's second school shooting in two days

The Hindu – World · India

The student was in the eighth-grade at the school and concealed their father's ‌guns in a backpack ​to carry out the attack

Geopolitics

Hormuz blockade: shipping industry slams transit fees as 20,000 seafarers still stranded

South China Morning Post – World · China

The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) has denounced proposed tolls in the Strait of Hormuz as a worrisome step in the wrong direction, while noting that …

Geopolitics

The Take: Who is keeping the fight alive in Sudan’s war?

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

What three years of war have done to Sudan.

Geopolitics

French police arrest students protesting anti-Semitism law

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Police in France have arrested students in Paris during a sit-in against a controversial anti-Semitism bill.

Geopolitics

Lidl and Iceland ads are first banned under new UK junk food rules

The Guardian – World · Europe

ASA rules ads on Instagram and Daily Mail website broke ban on promoting items high in fat, salt and sugarLidl and Iceland have become the first companies to h…

Geopolitics

Kanye West faces possible ban from France ahead of concert in Marseille

The Guardian – World · Europe

Interior minister is ‘highly determined’ to block US rapper from performing in the southern city in June due to his past antisemitic remarks, sources sayKanye …

Geopolitics

Chiang Mai’s New Year revelry hit by smog and war-related price spikes

The Guardian – World · Europe

Air pollution caused by wildfires is another blow to northern Thailand’s tourism industry as businesses suffer amid war in IranThe Doi Suthep temple in norther…

Geopolitics

Air New Zealand's economy Skynest bunk beds set for launch

The Guardian – World · Europe

Passengers can book a four-hour session in the bunk beds from May for Auckland-New York flights but airline cautions against smuggling in childrenEconomy passe…

Geopolitics

Trump’s Blockade Risks Upending an Emerging Détente With China

The New York Times – World · US

In a thinly veiled critique of the war in Iran, China’s leader said the world could not risk reverting “to the law of the jungle.”

Geopolitics

Rubio Hosts Israel and Lebanon for Rare Meeting Shadowed by U.S.-Iran War

The New York Times – World · US

The gathering ended with encouraging words, even as Israel continued to refuse to halt its military campaign against Iran-backed Hezbollah in Lebanon.

Geopolitics

PM Modi invokes Ambedkar to pitch for women's quota

Times of India – World · India

Prime Minister Narendra Modi emphasized that the proposed Women's Reservation Act amendment aligns with Dr. B.R. Ambedkar's vision of equality and inclusivity.…

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