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Geopolitics

Home Office to announce closure of 11 asylum hotels in next week

The Guardian – World · Europe

Exclusive: closures are part of pledge by Labour to end all use of hotels for asylum seekers by end of this parliamentThe Home Office is to announce the closur…

Geopolitics

Lifestyle blogger said to have inspired Devil Wears Prada character uses unpaid student interns

The Guardian – World · Europe

Use of interns by Plum Sykes, an ex-assistant of Anna Wintour whose family owns a Yorkshire estate, reignites debate about creative industriesShe is said to ha…

Geopolitics

Justin Bieber headlines Coachella with nostalgia-fuelled set

BBC News – World · Europe

The star spent much of the gig singing along to YouTube videos of early hits like Baby and Never say Never.

Geopolitics

Netanyahu Says War With Iran is ‘Not Yet Over’

The New York Times – World · US

In a televised address, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel sought to placate critics at home who say the war failed to achieve its goals.

Geopolitics

'Keep it up': Usman Tariq responds after Ashwin backs PSL batter walking away

Times of India – World · India

Tariq, whose action features a stop-and-pause, side-arm release, has drawn attention in recent times. The discussion around his action grew during the ICC Men'…

Geopolitics

She sang like magic, dressed like poetry: Remembering Asha Bhosle’s timeless saree elegance

Times of India – World · India

Asha Bhosle's enduring style, marked by her love for sarees, offered a lesson in effortless grace. She consistently chose simple, elegant drapes, often in whit…

Geopolitics

Singapore drama sparks Malaysian ire over scam hub depiction

South China Morning Post – World · China

Singapore’s national media network Mediacorp has responded to criticism from Malaysian organisations over its drama Highway to Somewhere, which some claim port…

Geopolitics

‘A dream come true’: helpers flock to Disneyland for free trip given as thanks

South China Morning Post – World · China

Hundreds of domestic workers wearing Minnie Mouse ear headbands flocked to Hong Kong Disneyland Resort on Sunday morning after receiving free tickets, with man…

Geopolitics

Chinese firm slammed for using ex-employee’s data to create ‘AI human’ to continue working

South China Morning Post – World · China

A Chinese company has sparked controversy after it reportedly used a former employee’s data to create an artificial intelligence (AI) human to continue working…

Geopolitics

In Indonesia, horror film posters trigger child suicide fears

South China Morning Post – World · China

Promotional posters for the horror film Aku Harus Mati (“I Must Die”) have been taken down in parts of Indonesia after sparking backlash from child protection …

Geopolitics

Beijing pledges better Taiwan air and travel links after KMT leader’s mainland China trip

South China Morning Post – World · China

Beijing has promised to restore direct flights between the Chinese mainland and Taiwan following a visit by the leader of the main opposition party. The 10-poi…

Geopolitics

Oil tankers exit Strait of Hormuz amid fragile US-Iran ceasefire

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Three supertankers laden with oil exit waterway amid global energy crunch, shipping data shows.

Geopolitics

‘We’re trapped’: despair for sellers as Iran war knocks confidence in UK housing market

The Guardian – World · Europe

Estate agents say rising mortgage costs have created a mood of fear, with Canterbury among the cities being hitHave you lost a mortgage deal or seen your rate …

Geopolitics

‘Your photos will be deleted’: Apple users warned over ‘nasty’ iCloud storage scam

The Guardian – World · Europe

Fraudsters send emails claiming storage is full or nearly full, then trick people into clicking on links that can expose bank and personal detailsFor a while y…

Geopolitics

Bunker busters and a Burger King: a visual guide to US military bases on British soil

The Guardian – World · Europe

War with Iran has brought 15 American sites across the UK countryside firmly into the spotlightThey are dotted across the UK countryside, often obscured from p…

Geopolitics

Jailed for Love Songs? Yes, and Still Singing.

The New York Times – World · US

Nguyen Van Loc was persecuted for performing Hanoi’s old romantic music during (and after) the Vietnam War. He can’t stop. He won’t stop.

Geopolitics

Strait crisis: Global traders race to secure oil barrels amid Hormuz supply crunch

Times of India – World · India

Global crude oil markets are in a frenzy as a severe shortage drives intense competition for prompt deliveries. Physical oil prices have surged to unprecedente…

Geopolitics

'Provided great assistance to get us out': Indian fishermen stranded in Iran return home

Times of India – World · India

Indian fishermen, stranded in Iran due to escalating Middle East conflict, expressed profound gratitude for their safe return facilitated by coordinated diplom…

Geopolitics

Mahayuti minister didn’t want a woman to head dept & I was bypassed: Maharashtra official

Times of India – World · India

A senior bureaucrat, Manisha Patankar Mhaiskar, revealed a minister in the Mahayuti government blocked her appointment to head a department in 2023, citing her…

Geopolitics

'To preserve security of people': Lebanon PM postpones US visit amid Israeli strikes

Times of India – World · India

Lebanon's Prime Minister Nawaf Salam has postponed his US and UN visit due to "current internal circumstances" and security concerns. This comes amid rising te…

Geopolitics

IPL: Virat Kohli on brink of history, poised to become 1st batter to...

Times of India – World · India

Virat Kohli is on the cusp of a historic T20 milestone, needing just 20 runs to become the first batter to score 1,000 runs against Mumbai Indians. He already …

Geopolitics

IPL: Sanju Samson knocks down MS Dhoni's record; joins KL Rahul to...

Times of India – World · India

Samson’s unbeaten 115 off 56 balls was the key to one of Chennai’s better batting performances this season.

Geopolitics

Sri Lankan authorities seal state-run coal procurement firm's headquarters amid alleged irregularities

The Hindu – World · India

An audit report on the imports had cited irregularities in procedures, such as changing tender deadlines and alleged favour to certain suppliers

Geopolitics

China says it will resume some ties with Taiwan including more direct flights

The Hindu – World · India

The Taiwan Work Office under China’s Communist Party issued a statement saying it would explore setting up a longstanding communication mechanism between the C…

Startups

The dark stores behind Blinkit and Zepto: How 10 minute delivery works

Your Story · India

In this Prime Venture Partners Podcast episode, we sit down with C Sumit Anand and Rupesh Thakare, Co-founders of Inamo, the company powering India’s 10-minute…

Tech & Startups

Walmart-owned Flipkart, Amazon are squeezing India’s quick commerce startups

TechCrunch · US

Flipkart's ongoing expansion beyond major cities and heavy discounting is raising risks for India's quick commerce startups, analysts say.

Geopolitics

China family creates AI clone to comfort elderly mum after only son dies in car accident

South China Morning Post – World · China

After a man in China was killed in a road accident last year, his family hired an artificial intelligence (AI) technology team to create a digital version of h…

Geopolitics

Pope Leo slams ‘delusion of omnipotence’ stoking US-Israeli war on Iran

South China Morning Post – World · China

In his strongest words yet, Pope Leo on Saturday denounced the “delusion of omnipotence” that is fuelling the US-Israel war on Iran and demanded political lead…

Geopolitics

Controversial Hong Kong documentary pulled from Italian film festival

South China Morning Post – World · China

Award-winning Hong Kong documentary To My Nineteen-Year-Old Self has been withdrawn by its distributor from an Italian film festival after a dispute among stak…

Geopolitics

Fury beats Makhmudov in heavyweight boxing comeback, then calls out Joshua

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Tyson Fury beats Arslanbek Makhmudov in a unanimous points decision as he makes his heavyweight comeback.

Geopolitics

Netanyahu next to Middle East map: ‘We strangled them and have more to do’

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Standing by a map, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu describes how six countries wanted to strangle us’.

Geopolitics

New relief for households being considered as Albanese government warns of ‘long tail’ from Iran war

The Guardian – World · Europe

Catherine King says while peace talks were ‘best chance’ at lowering fuel prices, further help may be included in budgetFollow our Australia news live blog for…

Geopolitics

We spoke to the man making viral Lego-style AI videos for Iran. Experts say it's powerful propaganda

BBC News – World · Europe

"Slopaganda" is too weak a term to capture how powerful this "highly sophisticated" content is, one expert says.

Geopolitics

'SIR is a big scam to bring BJP to office'

Times of India – World · India

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has accused the Election Commission's Special Summary Revision (SIR) of being a "big scam" orchestrated to help the …

Geopolitics

Big share of funds for kids' jabs not spent: RTI data

Times of India – World · India

Despite significant annual allocations for India's National Immunisation Programme, a substantial portion of funds remains unspent, raising concerns about impl…

Geopolitics

Bengaluru-Mumbai Vande Bharat sleeper train gets railways’ nod; full schedule soon

Times of India – World · India

Here are four clear bullet points summarizing the article: • Suchith Kidiyoor is an Assistant Editor with The Times of India's Bengaluru edition. • He has 15+…

Geopolitics

IPL drama! Rana confronts umpire as Stubbs denied glove change - Watch

Times of India – World · India

Tristan Stubbs (60) kept Delhi Capitals in the chase with a half-century.

Geopolitics

'Do you regret leaving PSL for IPL?' SL batter put on spot in Pakistan - Watch

Times of India – World · India

Mendis, who was signed by Peshawar Zalmi in the PSL player auction in February for PKR 4.2 crore, was speaking after his team’s 76-run win over Lahore Qalandar…

Geopolitics

How was the U.S.-Iran ceasefire deal reached?

The Hindu – World · India

How did the two-week ceasefire come about and how did Pakistan become involved in mediation? Why has Israel reacted negatively to the U.S.-Iran ceasefire negot…

Geopolitics

London police arrest 523 people at protest over Palestine Action ban

The Hindu – World · India

The gathering was the first since London’s High Court ruled in February that ​a ban ‌designating the pro-Palestinian group as a terrorist organisation was unla…

Geopolitics

U.S., Iran talks extend into second day as strait showdown deepens

The Hindu – World · India

In a break with precedent, Iranian and U.S. officials were meeting directly, alongside Pakistan, and not speaking through mediators who shuttled between rooms

Geopolitics

Over the moon: Artemis II astronauts make emotional homecoming after record trip

South China Morning Post – World · China

Still marvelling over their moon mission, the Artemis II astronauts received a thunderous welcome home on Saturday from hundreds who took part in Nasa’s lunar …

Geopolitics

Barcelona move 9 clear of Real Madrid with derby win as La Liga title nears

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Barcelona clinch derby with 4-1 win against cross-city rivals Espanyol to move 9 points clear of Real Madrid in La Liga.

Geopolitics

US says two naval ships ‘transited’ Strait of Hormuz for mine-clearing

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Negotiations are ongoing between US-Iranian delegations in Islamabad, with control of the strait a key sticking point.

General

After 16 years in power, Putin's closest friend in Europe faces a pivotal election

NBC News – World · US

Few leaders have done more than Hungary’s Viktor Orbán to shape the global right-wing populism that informed President Donald Trump’s MAGA project.

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