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Geopolitics

US tightens visa rules, requires applicants to declare no persecution concerns in home country

Times of India – World · India

US embassies now require nonimmigrant visa applicants to declare they don't fear persecution back home. This new rule, aimed at preventing asylum claims upon a…

Geopolitics

'Cricket wants to go football way, purists not ready': Heinrich Klaasen

Times of India – World · India

South African batter Heinrich Klaasen suggests T20 cricket should be treated as a distinct sport, allowing leagues to thrive and globalize the game. He believe…

Geopolitics

Death note, 7-min video, Rs 25 lakh spent to rebuild relationship: How Gujarat man’s suicide case took a chilling turn; wife arrested for abetment

Times of India – World · India

A man's suicide in Ahmedabad has been brought to light by a distressing video and a detailed note. The 43-year-old alleged emotional turmoil and family dispute…

Geopolitics

Explained: Was Jason Holder's catch fair in Rajat Patidar dismissal?

Times of India – World · India

A controversial catch by Jason Holder dismissed Rajat Patidar during the RCB vs GT IPL clash, sparking outrage. Despite replays appearing inconclusive, the thi…

Geopolitics

'King, Queen got me to do what no one else could': Trump removes tariffs on British whisky

Times of India – World · India

In a significant move honoring King Charles III and Queen Camilla's state visit, US President Donald Trump has agreed to lift tariffs on British whisky exports…

Geopolitics

What’s gone wrong? Bumrah’s disastrous IPL 2026 - 132 avg, 2 wkts in 8 games

Times of India – World · India

Jasprit Bumrah is experiencing an uncharacteristic lean patch in IPL 2026, with his bowling average soaring to 132, the worst of his T20 career. Despite his hi…

Geopolitics

U.S. official says Iran war truce ‘terminated’ hostilities for war powers deadline

The Hindu – World · India

There ⁠has been no exchange of fire between the ⁠U.S. armed forces and Iran since a fragile ceasefire began more than three weeks ago

Geopolitics

Justice Department releases footage of Trump shooting suspect

The Hindu – World · India

The nearly six-minute video features several clips of a man walking back and forth down a corridor, and through a fitness centre

Geopolitics

Russian attack damages port infrastructure in Ukraine's Odesa region, governor says

The Hindu – World · India

Two high-rise apartment buildings ‌were damaged ​in the attack, which ⁠wrecked apartments and ‌caused fires, Mr. Kiper wrote on the Telegram messaging ‌app

Startups

Alphabet to ramp up AI spending; Kimbal raises $22M funding

Your Story · India

Alphabet delivered a strong quarterly performance driven by surging demand for AI-powered cloud services, with its business momentum pushing revenue and profit…

Startups

Amazon rides AI growth wave; ultra-fast delivery surges in India

Your Story · India

Amazon’s profit rose 77% to $30.3 billion, boosted by AWS, which drives about 60% of earnings. Heavy AI investment and chip growth support strong cloud-led gro…

Tech & Startups

90,000 Screenshots of One Celebrity's Phone Were Exposed Online

Wired · Global

Spyware appears to have captured everything from intimate photos to private messages from the smartphone of European celebrity. They were publicly accessible u…

Tech & Startups

These Men Allegedly Profit Off Teaching People How to Make AI Porn

Wired · Global

Three Arizona women have filed a lawsuit against a group of men that alleges they used the women’s photos to make AI porn influencers, then offered online cour…

Tech & Startups

Use Gmail’s ‘Manage Subscriptions’ Tool to Cut Down on Inbox Clutter

Wired · Global

Find and remove newsletter subscriptions more easily using Gmail’s built-in tools for organizing bulk emails.

Tech & Startups

Best Gifts for Hikers, Backpackers, Outdoorsy People (2026)

Wired · Global

Let them pick out their own hiking boots. Instead, try gifting a useful blade or a nature journal to delight your outdoorsy friend.

Tech & Startups

Light Phone Is Making Its Dumb Phone More Useful With Third-Party ‘Tools’

Wired · Global

A new developer program for LightOS allows anyone to create tools for the Light Phone, whether that’s a local public transit app for your city or a way to read…

Tech & Startups

Best Side-Sleeper Mattresses 2026: Picked by a Sleep Science Coach

Wired · Global

We’ve tested hundreds of the top hybrid, memory foam, and cooling mattresses to find the best combination of support and pressure relief.

Tech & Startups

OpenAI Rolls Out ‘Advanced’ Security Mode for At-Risk Accounts

Wired · Global

OpenAI is rolling out Advanced Account Security for people concerned that their ChatGPT or Codex accounts could be potential targets of phishing attacks.

Tech & Startups

How Shivon Zilis Operated as Elon Musk’s OpenAI Insider

Wired · Global

Messages presented at trial reveal how Zilis, the mother of four of Musk’s children, acted as an intermediary between him and OpenAI.

Tech & Startups

Elon Musk testifies that xAI trained Grok on OpenAI models

TechCrunch · US

"Distillation" is a hot topic as frontier labs try to prevent smaller competitors from copying their models.

Tech & Startups

OpenAI announces new advanced security for ChatGPT accounts, including a partnership with Yubico

TechCrunch · US

OpenAI is launching additional opt-in protections for ChatGPT accounts. The new security initiative includes a new partnership with security key provider Yubic…

AI / Deep Tech

Exclusive eBook: Inside the stealthy startup that pitched brainless human clones

MIT Technology Review · Global

The ultimate plan to live forever is a brand new body. This subscriber-only eBook explores R3 Bio, a small startup that has pitched a startling and ethically c…

Geopolitics

Tai Po fire: tendering system can’t stop firms manipulating market, inquiry hears

South China Morning Post – World · China

An official tendering system designed to curb anti-competitive conduct is powerless to combat engineering firms colluding to manipulate Hong Kong’s lucrative b…

Geopolitics

US telecoms agency votes to expand tech crackdown on China

South China Morning Post – World · China

The Federal Communications ⁠Commission on Thursday voted unanimously to advance a proposal to bar all Chinese labs from testing electronic devices such as smar…

Geopolitics

See you in Beijing: the big shift in Xi’s travel plans and what it means for China

South China Morning Post – World · China

China’s diplomatic strategy has undergone a conspicuous shift, with Beijing conducting far fewer overseas state visits, opting instead to welcome a steady stre…

Geopolitics

Iran ‘dying to make a deal’, US war costs soar: here’s what happened overnight

South China Morning Post – World · China

The US-Israeli war on Iran enters a third month and efforts for Washington and Tehran to resume talks remain stalled. These are major takeaways from the events…

Geopolitics

Trump says Iran can play at World Cup in US after FIFA confirmation

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

FIFA chief Gianni Infantino has said Iran will play their World Cup matches, leading to agreement from US President.

Geopolitics

Flotilla activist: Israel’s ‘brutal attack’ will not deter us

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Activist Omer Aslan says Israel’s interception of 22 boats late Wednesday will not stop the Global Sumud Flotilla.

Geopolitics

Kenya’s Sawe hailed at State House after historic marathon

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Kenyan runner Sabastian Sawe received a hero’s welcome from President William Ruto.

Geopolitics

Palestinians mourn football loving teenager killed by Israeli army

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Mourners in Hebron laid to rest 16-year-old Ibrahim al-Khayatt who was shot in the chest by Israeli soldiers.

Geopolitics

Palestine FA chief hits out at Israel federation VP at FIFA Congress

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Palestine and Israel representatives had been lined up close together at the FIFA Congress in Canada.

Geopolitics

Iran war live: Tehran says US ports siege ‘intolerable’; Trump mulls action

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Israeli attacks on Lebanon killed at least 2,586 people and wounded more than 8,000 since March 2, local media report.

Geopolitics

How widespread is global fatigue with the US?

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

The global image of the US has taken a blow, as many people are increasingly fed up with the constant stream of controversies surrounding the Trump administrat…

Geopolitics

US prosecutors release new footage of Trump shooting suspect

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

The Justice Department has released unseen footage in an attempt to show that the secret service agent injured in the attack was not shot by friendly fire.

Geopolitics

US Congress passes short-term renewal of Fisa warrantless spying powers

The Guardian – World · Europe

Lawmakers agree 45-day extension but Republican and Democratic critics urge reform of surveillance programThe US Congress has passed a 45-day extension of a la…

Geopolitics

Calls grow to ban Palantir in Australia after manifesto described by UK MP as ‘ramblings of a supervillain’

The Guardian – World · Europe

Spy tech firm says it’s just ‘a software company’ amid pressure for a ban on new contracts with government agenciesFollow our Australia news live blog for late…

Geopolitics

Israel intercepts Gaza flotilla near Crete and detains 175 activists

BBC News – World · Europe

Pro-Palestinian activists say 22 boats carrying aid for Gaza were illegally intercepted in international waters near the Greek island.

Geopolitics

Trainee driver crashes bus into River Seine

BBC News – World · Europe

The driver hit a parked car and veered off the road into the river - about 12 miles south of Paris - early on Thursday.

Geopolitics

Myanmar ex-leader Aung San Suu Kyi moved to house arrest, military says

BBC News – World · Europe

The Nobel Peace Prize laureate has been in detention since she was ousted in a military coup in 2021.

General

King Charles set to return home with a quiet sense of mission accomplished

NBC News – World · US

As King Charles III closed out his four-day state visit to the U.S. on Thursday, President Donald Trump issued a three-word assessment of the monarch.

Geopolitics

August Wilson Like You’ve Never Heard Him Before: In Italian

The New York Times – World · US

In three U.S. cities, a new production of the playwright’s cabdriver drama “Jitney” will be imported from Italy.

Geopolitics

After Seven Years, First U.S. Direct Flight Lands in Caracas

The New York Times – World · US

President Trump banned commercial flights to Venezuela during his first term, but the flights are the latest step in re-establishing ties between the two count…

Geopolitics

Decoding the King: Brits Hear Subtle Rebuke to Trump that Americans Might Miss

The New York Times – World · US

Royal watchers in Britain called the visit of King Charles III to America a master class in understated criticism.

Geopolitics

Hezbollah Using Fiber-Optic Drones Against Israeli Targets

The New York Times – World · US

The Lebanese militant group is attacking Israeli troops with explosive drones controlled by fiber-optic cables, like those commonly used in the war in Ukraine.

Geopolitics

Trump May Pull Troops From Germany. That Isn’t as Scary as It Once Was.

The New York Times – World · US

Germany has hugely increased its military spending, aiming to be less dependent on Washington. Its support for U.S. attacks on Iran may also give it leverage.

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