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Geopolitics

Trump updates PM Modi on West Asia conflict; focus on securing Hormuz

Times of India – World · India

President Trump and PM Modi discussed West Asia's security, including the importance of securing safe passage of ships through the Strait of Hormuz. The leader…

Geopolitics

IPL 2026: Will Virat Kohli play today vs LSG? Latest update on RCB star

Times of India – World · India

Virat Kohli trained with his left knee heavily strapped after an ankle niggle in the previous match. Despite the strapping, he participated in an extended batt…

Geopolitics

Indian-origin doctor in US seen wielding cane stick during a parking spot fight

Times of India – World · India

Here are four clear bullet points summarizing the article: • Dr. Jaipal Sidhu was involved in a fight over a parking spot in Fresno, California. • The inciden…

Geopolitics

Spanish government approves amnesty programme for undocumented immigrants

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

The plan, which could see 500,000 people apply, makes Spain an outlier as anti-immigration sentiments fester in Europe.

Geopolitics

Spain’s Bangladeshi community cheers migrant amnesty programme

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Crowds from the Bangladeshi community in Barcelona celebrated the approval of a mass amnesty programme.

Geopolitics

Streeting relaunches women’s health strategy to tackle ‘medical misogyny’

The Guardian – World · Europe

Health secretary says NHS is ‘failing women’ and pledges to end ‘gaslighting’ by doctorsWes Streeting has vowed to stop women being “gaslit” by doctors as he r…

Geopolitics

Thousands rattled by 4.5-magnitude earthquake in central west NSW

The Guardian – World · Europe

Geoscience Australia says aftershocks likely but much lighter and in a smaller areaFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news …

Geopolitics

Trump Says 2nd Round of U.S.-Iran Talks Could Take Place This Week

The New York Times – World · US

The president did not say who would represent the United States in a potential next round of direct talks, though he ruled out being personally involved.

Geopolitics

Travis Kelce’s ring for Taylor Swift sparks antique diamond trend

Times of India – World · India

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce have reignited interest in antique diamonds, shifting focus from flawless, mass-produced stones to rare, character-rich pieces. T…

Geopolitics

CEO Mark Zuckerberg has a new working desk at Meta office, as he 'wants to' sit next to…

Times of India – World · India

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg has physically moved his desk into the company's AI lab, where he now sits alongside Superintelligence Labs head Alexandr Wang and cod…

Geopolitics

Video shows drone exploding in northern Israel

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Video captured the moment a drone exploded in northern Israel’s Nahariya, about 10 kilometres from the Lebanese border.

Geopolitics

No ships ‘make it past US blockade’ in Hormuz strait in first day: Pentagon

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

CENTCOM contradicts reports on ships breaking blockade as Trump says US-Iran talks could resume in the next two days.

Geopolitics

Aid groups bidding to boost relief shipments into Iran

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Supply of humanitarian aid for people displaced by the conflict has been complicated by air and sea route closures.

Geopolitics

Israeli strike on Gaza police car kills child

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

An Israeli airstrike on a police vehicle in Gaza City killed at least four people, including a three-year-old child.

Geopolitics

FIFA faces pressure to call on Trump to stop ICE raids at 2026 World Cup

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

The Athletic reports FIFA chief Gianni Infantino is receptive to a proposal to ask Trump for a moratorium on ICE raids.

Geopolitics

China now the ‘good guy’ on AI as Trump takes ‘wild west’ approach, MPs told

The Guardian – World · Europe

Experts say China is backing attempts at global governance, while US has set up race between profit-hungry companiesChina is now the “good guy” on AI rather th…

Geopolitics

'It's tough ... we'll have to make changes': Rahane's dressing room warning

Times of India – World · India

KKR have endured a tough season so far and are currently languishing at the bottom of the standings. In five matches, they are yet to register a win, with four…

Tech & Startups

London gets closer to its first robotaxi service as Waymo begins testing

TechCrunch · US

Waymo's commercial service will eventually follow testing if the UK government approves.

Geopolitics

National majority vote for president a step closer as Virginia signs bill into law

The Guardian – World · Europe

Push for states to assign presidential electors to winner of popular vote gains momentum in bid to reach 270 thresholdA national majority vote for president is…

Geopolitics

French woman, 86, held by ICE after moving to US to marry 1950s sweetheart

The Guardian – World · Europe

The family of Marie-Thérèse, from Brittany, fear for her health after she was cuffed and placed in a detention centreAn 86-year-old French woman who moved to t…

Geopolitics

Sindarov wins Candidates, sets up World C'ship clash with D Gukesh

Times of India – World · India

Javokhir Sindarov clinched the FIDE Candidates 2026 title with a round to spare after an unbeaten run, sealing qualification for the World Championship with a …

Geopolitics

Russian missile kills five in Ukraine's Dnipro, officials say

The Hindu – World · India

“These were civilians who ‌were simply driving ‌down ⁠the road in their ⁠cars. People who were going about their business, heading home ​to their ‌families,” U…

Geopolitics

V&A censored catalogues after demands by Chinese printer

The Guardian – World · Europe

Exclusive: Victoria and Albert Museum has deleted maps and images deemed sensitive by Beijing censors from exhibition publicationsOne of the UK’s leading museu…

Geopolitics

Labor’s controversial algorithm tool for aged care under investigation by ombudsman

The Guardian – World · Europe

Exclusive: It follows numerous complaints made to Guardian Australia, politicians and advocacy organisations about the Integrated Assessment ToolGet our breaki…

Geopolitics

JD Vance defends backing 'great guy' Orbán's campaign after landslide defeat

BBC News – World · Europe

Hungary's leader was a "great guy" who did a "very good job", the US vice-president said, but he was sure he could work with Péter Magyar.

General

Graphic: Tracking ship traffic through the Strait of Hormuz

NBC News – World · US

Traffic through the Strait of Hormuz has been at a near-standstill for weeks amid the Iran war, sending prices of oil and other key goods soaring.

Geopolitics

Benin’s Romuald Wadagni Poised to Win Presidential Election

The New York Times – World · US

Romuald Wadagni received 94 percent of the vote, according to provisional results. He faces the challenge of a growing jihadist insurgency in the region.

Geopolitics

Why 'Jesus' Trump pulled a TACO against Pope Leo XIV

Times of India – World · India

If anything, this moment feels like a rare theological pullback, a reminder that the Church, for all its history of intrigue and compromise, still retains its …

Geopolitics

Why CSK and KKR players are wearing black armbands - Explained

Times of India – World · India

Kolkata Knight Riders players wore black armbands during their IPL 2026 match against Chennai Super Kings to mourn the passing of former India cricketer C. D. …

Geopolitics

Xi's purge continues: China sacks ex-envoy to India Sun Weidong

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 who gather news from around the g…

Tech & Startups

The FCC Has a Fast Lane for Complaints About Trump’s Media Critics

Wired · Global

Internal emails obtained by WIRED reveal how a conservative legal group with a direct line into FCC chairman Brendan Carr’s office built the case against Jimmy…

Tech & Startups

Tesla adds ‘streaks,’ other stats to track how often drivers use Full Self-Driving software

TechCrunch · US

Tesla has also made it easy to subscribe to the advanced driver assistance system.

Tech & Startups

Google brings its Gemini Personal Intelligence feature to India

TechCrunch · US

The feature lets users connect Google accounts like Gmail and Photos to get personalized answers.

Geopolitics

Discovery Bay developer eyes longer taxi trial amid safety fears

South China Morning Post – World · China

The developer of Hong Kong’s Discovery Bay is considering extending its trial period and limiting operating hours for cabbies to gain full access to the resort…

Geopolitics

Champions League: Barcelona handball claim against Atletico Madrid rejected

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Barca were unhappy with an alleged handball by Atletico's Marc Pubill in quarterfinal first leg but UEFA rejects appeal.

Geopolitics

India cricket slammed for ‘Orwellian’ control of global game by Wisden

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

UK-based Wisden Cricketers' Almanack takes dim view of an unhealthy and politicised Indian dominance of the global game.

Geopolitics

Italy suspends defence agreement with Israel

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni's government freezes automatic renewal of defence cooperation deal with Israel.

Geopolitics

Orban's defeat in Hungary reverberates across Central Europe

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

Viktor Orban's crushing defeat in the April 12 election will have far-reaching consequences for Europe's political landscape — and especially for neighboring C…

Geopolitics

Why India walked away from its bid to host COP33

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

India has quietly abandoned its bid to host the UN's top-tier climate conference COP33, marking a shift from PM Narendra Modi's pledge in 2023. Experts and ana…

Geopolitics

Bristol UWE student charged with murder of housemate Jamie Collins

The Guardian – World · Europe

Zack Coughlan accused of killing fellow student Jamie Collins, who was found dead at property they shared in FiltonA man has been charged with stabbing his uni…

Geopolitics

‘We were never friends’: Kremlin plays down loss of ally following Orbán’s election defeat

The Guardian – World · Europe

Loss of closest European ally will force Kremlin to consider whether non-autocratic states can ever be reliable partnersEurope live – latest updatesThe Kremlin…

Geopolitics

UK steel exports to EU at risk as bloc doubles tariffs and halves quotas

The Guardian – World · Europe

Decision to reduce duty-free quotas by 47% aimed at curbing Chinese importsBusiness live – latest updatesThe EU is to go ahead with plans to double tariffs and…

Geopolitics

French woman, 86, held by ICE after moving to US to reunite with long-lost love

BBC News – World · Europe

The son of pensioner Marie-Thérèse says he worries for his mother's frail health, while she is detained in a Louisiana ICE centre.

Geopolitics

Hamas rejects Gaza disarmament plan, Palestinian official says

BBC News – World · Europe

The official tells the BBC that the armed group will not move forward with talks until Israel fully complies with its commitments.

Geopolitics

Will Viktor Orban’s Legacy Live On in Brussels, Even Without Him?

The New York Times – World · US

Viktor Orban, Hungary’s newly ousted prime minister, helped to finance a Brussels think tank that pushes his populist vision. It will outlast him, at least for…

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