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Geopolitics

Ukraine businesses struggle to cope as Russian attacks bring power cuts, uncertainty

The Hindu – World · India

Here are four clear bullet points summarizing the article: • Ukrainian businesses are struggling to operate due to Russia's attacks on the country's energy gr…

Geopolitics

Postal ballots in Bangladesh elections 2026: a step-by-step guide on how to use it

The Hindu – World · India

In a historic first, Bangladesh goes postal ballot voting for 13th parliamentary elections, impacting the electorate through remote voting. Here’s how this ele…

Geopolitics

Savannah Guthrie says, 'We believe our mom is still out there'

The Hindu – World · India

Nancy ​Guthrie, 84, was last seen on January 31 when family members dropped her off at her home near Tucson after she had dinner with them, and relatives repor…

Geopolitics

German club cuts ties with Russian gymnast linked to Putin

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

Olympic and world champion gymnast Angelina Melnikova will not compete in the German league finals after her club severed ties. Her participation was controver…

Geopolitics

Instagram to shut accounts of Australian teens ahead of under-16 social media ban

Indian Express – World · India

Here are four clear bullet points summarizing the article: • Instagram will deactivate accounts of Australian teenagers aged 13-15 ahead of a national ban on …

Geopolitics

‘Accepted invite to visit China in April’: Donald Trump says after call with Xi Jinping

Indian Express – World · India

Here are the 4 clear bullet points summarizing the article: • US President Donald Trump had a "very good" phone call with Chinese President Xi Jinping, review…

Geopolitics

Silkpunk creator Ken Liu takes on AI, modernity and what it means to be American

South China Morning Post – World · China

Ken Liu is an American science fiction and fantasy writer whose prize-winning work includes the Silkpunk epic The Dandelion Dynasty and the short story collect…

Geopolitics

‘Though it was not important’: Indian man in UAE nearly missed the call about winning Rs 60 crore in Big Ticket draw

Indian Express – World · India

Here are four clear bullet points summarizing the article: • Saravanan Venkatachalam, a 44-year-old engineer from Chennai, won the Dh 25 million Big Ticket ja…

Geopolitics

Brazil top-court panel unanimously rejects Bolsonaro's prison sentence appeal

The Hindu – World · India

Former President Bolsonaro under house arrest for violating precautionary measures; Trump has called Bolsonaro case a 'witch hunt,' imposing tariffs on Brazili…

Geopolitics

Senators reach deal that could end govt shutdown: U.S. media

The Hindu – World · India

The legislative measure is set to get a procedural vote in the Senate

Geopolitics

BBC 'deeply concerned' about journalist unable to leave Vietnam

BBC News – World · Europe

The journalist has been in Vietnam for several months while authorities have withheld their renewed passport.

Geopolitics

Russian drone attack kills three in Kyiv: Mayor

The Hindu – World · India

The head of Kyiv’s military administration said early on Sunday (October 26, 2025) that “several” Russian drones were operating over the city, and warned peopl…

Geopolitics

Milei triumphs in Argentine midterm elections closely watched by Washington

The Hindu – World · India

Milei’s governing La Libertad Avanza party won over 40% of votes in national elections to renew almost half of the lower house of Congress

Geopolitics

The complicated history of U.S.–Pakistan relations | Explained

The Hindu – World · India

As U.S.–Pakistan relations navigate a turbulent landscape, recent developments have reignited interest in the long-standing partnership amid shifting geopoliti…

Geopolitics

LeBron James’ wife Savannah and daughter Zhuri go viral with surprise dance video

Times of India – World · India

LeBron James' wife Savannah and daughter Zhuri recently captivated Instagram with their viral dance moves, momentarily overshadowing the NBA star. Beyond the f…

Geopolitics

Smear. Kill. Repeat.

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

The chilling playbook Israel has developed for journalists in Gaza.

Geopolitics

China Daily senior editor to helm publicity efforts at Hong Kong liaison office

South China Morning Post – World · China

Beijing has appointed a senior editor from its official English-language media outlet as the chief publicity officer at its liaison office in Hong Kong in a bi…

Geopolitics

China’s coast guard holds National Day celebrations at disputed shoal claimed by Philippines

The Hindu – World · India

China’s coast guard has raised the national flag near a disputed shoal in the South China Sea

Geopolitics

‘I Love Muhammad’ row: Bareilly families clueless about kin ‘picked up by cops’

Times of India – World · India

Here are four clear bullet points summarizing the article: • Krishna Chaudhary is a Senior Correspondent reporting on crime, politics, and human-interest stor…

Geopolitics

Over 7,700 inmates who escaped during Gen Z protests back in Nepal prisons

The Hindu – World · India

Some prisoners have returned voluntarily, while others were arrested by the security forces.

Geopolitics

Canada postal workers strike after government orders end to door-to-door delivery

The Guardian – World · Europe

Union says it’s ‘outraged and appalled’ by government’s order of sweeping changes to the national servicePostal workers in Canada have gone on strike after the…

Geopolitics

US revokes Colombian president's visa over 'reckless and incendiary' remarks

BBC News – World · Europe

Gustavo Petro told US soldiers to "disobey Trump's orders" while addressing a protest in New York.

Geopolitics

Mass walkout as Israeli PM Netanyahu starts UN speech

Indian Express – World · India

Here are the 4 clear bullet points summarizing the article: • Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu faced a largely empty hall at the UN General Assembly as diplomats…

Geopolitics

Isolated Netanyahu focuses on ‘finishing job’ in Gaza, blasting West for recognising Palestine in UNGA address

Indian Express – World · India

Here are four clear bullet points summarizing the article: • Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu addressed the UN General Assembly on Friday, speaking to a half-emp…

Geopolitics

Asia Cup: India vs Pak pitch for final revealed - here's how it fared in the past

Times of India – World · India

The stage is set for a blockbuster Asia Cup 2025 final between unbeaten India and Pakistan in Dubai, on the very pitch where India decisively won their previou…

Geopolitics

India-U.S. ties not criteria for Delhi-Moscow relations: Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov

The Hindu – World · India

Mr. Lavrov was responding to a question on India's continued imports of Russian oil despite U.S. pressure on countries to reduce such purchases, and how Moscow…

General

Trump claims escalator 'triple sabotage,' demands probe despite U.N. explanation

NBC News – World · US

Trump demanded an investigation into what he called a “triple sabotage” at the United Nations General Assembly, including the now infamous halted escalator.

Geopolitics

Super Typhoon Ragasa wrecks havoc in Taiwan, Hong Kong - scary visuals emerge

Times of India – World · India

Here are four clear bullet points summarizing the article: • TOI World Desk's team of journalists and writers provides accurate and timely news coverage of gl…

Geopolitics

Indian ministers visit US amid tariff, H-1B visa uncertainty

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

Amid recently strained ties, Indian Foreign Minister S. Jaishankar is set to meet with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio. Meanwhile, Prime Minister Narendra Mo…

Geopolitics

White House received letter from Venezuela’s Maduro seeking direct talks, says Karoline Leavitt

Indian Express – World · India

Here are the 4 bullet points summarizing the article: • The US has received a letter from Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro seeking direct talks, according …

Geopolitics

British PM Keir Starmer likely to visit India in October

The Hindu – World · India

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Mr. Starmer will hold summit-level talks during the visit, which comes a little more than two months after Mr. Modi visited th…

Geopolitics

Copenhagen airport reopens following drone disruption

The Hindu – World · India

Flights at Copenhagen Airport were suspended or diverted due to sightings of large drones

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