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Geopolitics

'3 glasses of wine and...': Details of Warner's drunk driving arrest revealed

Times of India – World · India

Former Australian opener David Warner has been charged with drink driving in Maroubra, Sydney, after a random breath test revealed a blood alcohol reading of 0…

Geopolitics

US-Iran war impact: RBI governor flags 5 risks for India

Times of India – World · India

The central bank governor is of the view that this will provide the Indian economy with ‘greater resilience’ to withstand shocks. However, the downside risks t…

Geopolitics

TMC vs EC showdown in Bengal: Poll body accuses Derek O’Brien of 'shouting'; party calls it a 'lie'

Times of India – World · India

Here are 4 clear bullet points summarizing the article: • The TOI News Desk operates around the clock to deliver current and comprehensive news to Times of In…

Geopolitics

Israel backs Trump's two-week pause on Iran strikes, says Lebanon excluded

The Hindu – World · India

Israel also said it supports U.S. efforts ‌to ensure Iran no longer poses a nuclear, missile or “terror” threat to U.S., Israel and Iran’s Arab neighbours

Geopolitics

What is Iran’s 10-point conditions for ceasefire and negotiations

The Hindu – World · India

Iran said that the plan called for continued Iranian control over the Strait of Hormuz, acceptance of enrichment, lifting of all primary and secondary sanction…

Geopolitics

Will the ‘No Kings’ protest be a defining moment in Trump’s second term? | In Focus Podcast

The Hindu – World · India

Journalist Anisha Dutta says the anti-war sentiment across America was a key factor that led to protesters turning out in the millions

Geopolitics

Trump says U.S. will help with 'traffic buildup' in Hormuz Strait

The Hindu – World · India

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi had said hours earlier that safe passage through the Strait will be possible “via coordination with Iran’s Armed Forces…

Geopolitics

Netanyahu says US-Iran ceasefire ‘does not include Lebanon’

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Israeli prime minister welcomes US decision to suspend attacks on Iran, but says the truce does not apply to Lebanon.

Geopolitics

What we know about the two-week ceasefire between the US and Iran

BBC News – World · Europe

The provisional truce comes more than a month after the US and Israel launched coordinated attacks on Iran.

General

Dozens of Democrats call for Trump's removal after his Iran threats

NBC News – World · US

The Democratic lawmakers on Capitol Hill backed steps like impeachment and removing the president via the 25th Amendment, even after Trump's ceasefire announce…

Geopolitics

'They don't understand mother's pain': 5th addicted son dies; drugs rip apart Punjab family

Times of India – World · India

A critically ill drug addict, whose family's plight was highlighted in news reports, died at Amritsar Medical College within 24 hours of admission. Despite eff…

Geopolitics

Emirates scheduled flight filed as charter, not allowed to overfly India till confusion sorted out

Times of India – World · India

Here are four clear bullet points summarizing the article: • Determine monthly installment amounts for loans. • Estimate returns on investments made through S…

Geopolitics

‘It’s amazing’: Hardik Pandya in awe of Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s fearless rise

Times of India – World · India

Hardik Pandya lauded 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's fearless 39 off 14 balls, which, alongside Jaiswal's 77, propelled Rajasthan Royals to 150/3. Mumbai In…

Geopolitics

'Not end of war': Iran's Mojtaba Khamenei cautions after two-week ceasefire with US

Times of India – World · India

Iran's Supreme Leader ordered a ceasefire after a month of conflict, stating it's not the end of the war. This move follows a stern warning from Trump and Iran…

Geopolitics

Sooryavanshi stuns Bumrah, does what Samson, Abhishek, Gill couldn’t in T20s

Times of India – World · India

Fifteen-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi achieved a remarkable feat against Jasprit Bumrah in the IPL, smashing two sixes off the formidable bowler in his very fi…

Geopolitics

What we know about Pakistan’s proposed Iran war pause

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif says diplomatic efforts to resolve the US-Israeli war on Iran are progressing.

Geopolitics

Trump agrees to pause attacks on Iran if Strait of Hormuz opens

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

US President Donald Trump says he has agreed to extend his threatened deadline to attack Iran by two weeks.

Geopolitics

White House confirms two-week suspension of strikes on Iran

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

The White House has confirmed the US has agreed to suspend all bombing and military attacks on Iran for two weeks.

Geopolitics

Climate activist Greta Thunberg slams Trump’s threats against Iran

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Polls have found that young people in the United States are more sceptical of foreign intervention and war on Iran.

Geopolitics

US and Iran agree to provisional ceasefire with Tehran saying it will reopen strait of Hormuz

The Guardian – World · Europe

Last-minute intervention led by Pakistan cancels Trump ultimatum for Iran to surrender or face annihilationMiddle East crisis – live updatesSign up for the Bre…

Geopolitics

Iran ceasefire deal a partial win for Trump - but at a high cost

BBC News – World · Europe

The path to the two-week ceasefire with Iran may have fundamentally altered the way the rest of the world views the US.

Geopolitics

Trump’s Iran Threats Look Like Self-Incrimination for Potential War Crimes

The New York Times – World · US

President Trump, in vowing to systematically destroy civilian infrastructure and annihilate Iran’s entire civilization, appears to be creating evidence about h…

Geopolitics

NFL Trade Rumors: San Francisco 49ers could land $90M New York Giants Pro Bowler

Times of India – World · India

The San Francisco 49ers bounced back on the field in the last season with 12 wins and 5 losses after a rocky season in 2024, when the team recorded just 6 wins…

Geopolitics

Amid Iran war, government extends freeze on channel TRPs

Times of India – World · India

Television rating points for news channels have been suspended for another four weeks by the information and broadcasting ministry. This decision, citing conce…

Geopolitics

Empty cylinders drive migrants back home

Times of India – World · India

Soaring LPG prices are forcing migrant workers back to Bihar. Families are disembarking at Patna Junction, their journeys driven by unaffordable cooking gas in…

Geopolitics

'I will continue to do that': Shreyas' sister addresses 'hatred' after dig at KKR

Times of India – World · India

Here are four clear bullet points summarizing the article: • TOI Sports Desk provides comprehensive updates on various sports. • Reports include match details…

Geopolitics

US-Iran 2-week ceasefire: What’s in Tehran’s 10-point proposal to end the war

Times of India – World · India

Here are four clear bullet points summarizing the article: • TOI World Desk is staffed by experienced journalists and writers who cover global events. • The t…

Geopolitics

SUV rams IndiGo plane engine at Kolkata airport; aircraft grounded

Times of India – World · India

An IndiGo A320 aircraft at Kolkata airport sustained damage to its right engine when an Oberoi catering vehicle collided with it on Tuesday night. The airline'…

Geopolitics

U.S. disrupts Russian military-run DNS hijacking network, Justice Department says

The Hindu – World · India

U.S. Justice Deartment said that the ‌GRU used routers ​to facilitate hijacking operations against worldwide ⁠targets, including individuals in military, gover…

Geopolitics

Israel says missiles fired by Iran as Trump pauses attack

The Hindu – World · India

The warnings came after Donald Trump said he had agreed to suspend an attack on Iranian infrastructure for two weeks and was ready for a ceasefire in the war i…

Tech & Startups

The iPhone Gets a D– for Repairability

Wired · Global

It’s a better rating than the company has gotten from repairability experts before, at least. Samsung is second worst with a D.

Geopolitics

Pro-Iran group says will release US journalist kidnapped in Iraq

South China Morning Post – World · China

⁠Iraqi armed group ⁠Kataib Hezbollah, which is aligned with Iran, said on Tuesday it would release abducted US journalist Shelly Kittleson, adding that she mus…

Geopolitics

Video: Historic building in Ukraine up in flames after Russia drone attack

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

A two-storey historical building in eastern Ukraine engulfed in flames after a Russian drone hit its infrastructure.

Geopolitics

How AI is being used to target Palestinians

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

We examine how emerging military tech is used in war zones and how Palestinians try to use tech to their advantage.

Geopolitics

Iranians form human chains across bridges, at power plants

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Iranians formed human chains across bridges and in front of power plants across the country.

Geopolitics

FIFA opens disciplinary probe against Spanish FA after Islamaphobic chants

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Barcelona and Spain international forward Lamine Yamal blasted his home support's chants during the match against Egypt.

Geopolitics

Barcelona’s Flick to defend ’emotional’ teen Lamine Yamal against criticism

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Lamine Yamal failed to celebrate in the La Liga victory against Atletico Madrid leading to questions about the winger.

Geopolitics

Iranians brace for possible devastation as Trump’s deadline looms

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Anxiety grips Iran with looming threats of US-led strikes targeting civilian sites, in violation of international law.

Geopolitics

Protesters in Iraq swarm Kuwaiti consulate after deadly rocket attack

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Crowds of angry protesters stormed the Kuwaiti consulate building in Iraq’s Basra.

Geopolitics

Virtual Romanian singer goes viral but sparks criticism

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

In Romania, an AI-generated singer inspired by poems about the Roma community has become an overnight success. But critics say her creator is monetizing the wo…

Geopolitics

HMS Dragon docks in eastern Mediterranean after problems with water systems

The Guardian – World · Europe

Royal Navy type 45 destroyer deployed to reinforce security around RAF base in Cyprus to undergo short maintenance stop, says MoDHMS Dragon has docked in the e…

Geopolitics

Vance’s whirlwind visit may not help Orbán to the election victory he craves

The Guardian – World · Europe

As the US vice-president wades into a heated campaign, Hungary’s leader faces the real possibility of defeatEven before the plane carrying JD and Usha Vance ha…

Geopolitics

Trump’s Threat to Wipe Out a ‘Whole Civilization’ Appalls Some Conservatives

The New York Times – World · US

Marjorie Taylor Greene, Tucker Carlson and Senator Ron Johnson were among those pushing back against President Trump’s threats toward Iran.

Geopolitics

As Deadline Nears, Confusion Over U.S.-Iran Talks Swirls Worldwide

The New York Times – World · US

U.S., Iranian, Israeli and other officials offered varying accounts about the state of negotiations between Washington and Tehran.

Geopolitics

Trump Issues Apocalyptic Threat Against Iran as Pakistan Asks Him to Hold Off Strikes

The New York Times – World · US

A “whole civilization will die tonight,” the president said as he turned up the pressure on Iran’s leaders to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

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