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Geopolitics

Ukraine Reacts With Shrug to Phone Call Between Trump and Putin

The New York Times – World · US

More than a year of similar conversations have failed to bring the country any closer to peace, so Ukrainians have stopped hoping they will.

Geopolitics

Journalist Detained in Kuwait Says He Was Stripped of Citizenship

The New York Times – World · US

Ahmed Shihab-Eldin, a Kuwaiti-American, was held for several weeks after posting about the Iran war. Kuwait does not appear to have commented publicly on his c…

Geopolitics

Iceland’s Pools and Hot Tubs Are Now UNESCO-Recognized. Some Locals Aren’t Thrilled.

The New York Times – World · US

Iceland’s swimming pools and hot tubs serve as hubs of social life, a cultural distinction recently honored by UNESCO. Some Icelanders aren’t so thrilled.

Geopolitics

J&K: FIR over ‘separatist’ content day after Iltija shares Geelani’s video on Urdu

Times of India – World · India

J&K Police have filed an FIR against individuals for promoting separatist ideology online after PDP's Iltija Mufti shared a video of late leader Syed Ali G…

Geopolitics

'Preparing ground for their defeat': BJP takes jab at TMC over vote rigging claims

Times of India – World · India

Here are four clear bullet points summarizing the news article: • BJP hits out at TMC, dismissing allegations on postal ballot rules. • No specific details pr…

Geopolitics

IPL 2026, RR vs DC: Will Mitchell Starc play today? Munaf Patel drops big hint

Times of India – World · India

Delhi Capitals receive a significant boost with Mitchell Starc's availability for their IPL 2026 clash against Rajasthan Royals. Bowling coach Munaf Patel conf…

Geopolitics

‘Don’t count Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s age’: Dhawan’s bold India debut statement

Times of India – World · India

Shikhar Dhawan champions young Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, emphasizing performance over age. Dhawan lauded the teenager's fearless batting against top bowlers, a rar…

Geopolitics

Zelenskyy says he’s seeking details of Putin’s May 9 ceasefire proposal

The Hindu – World · India

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says he’s seeking more details about a short-term ceasefire that Russia proposed to U.S. President Donald Trump

Geopolitics

Wife of Spain PM Sanchez files assault complaint against far-right influencer

The Hindu – World · India

Here are four clear bullet points summarizing the news article: • Spain's Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez's wife, Begona Gomez, has filed a legal complaint again…

Geopolitics

Russia rejects Mali rebels' call to withdraw

The Hindu – World · India

Last weekend, Moscow's Africa Corps paramilitary unit pulled out of a key northern town in rebel attacks that also targeted the country's capital and killed th…

Geopolitics

Trump in fresh attack on Germany's Merz over Iran

The Hindu – World · India

He added that Merz should spend "less time on interfering with those that are getting rid of the Iran Nuclear threat, thereby making the World, including Germa…

Geopolitics

Lebanon says Israeli strikes kill 9 people, including 2 children

The Hindu – World · India

Speaking to a delegation from the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies, President Joseph Aoun had earlier slammed “continuing Israe…

Geopolitics

UN votes to cut the peacekeeping force in South Sudan from 17,000 to 12,000

The Hindu – World · India

The vote on the U.S.-drafted resolution was 13-0 with Russia and China abstaining. It extends the mandate of the force until April 30, 2027

Geopolitics

Stabbing at Washington State high school injures six, including suspect, police say

The Hindu – World · India

The suspect, a student, was in custody and also injured

Geopolitics

Trump says he’s lifting certain tariffs on Scotch whisky after royal visit

The Hindu – World · India

Trump has used alcohol as a pressure point in his tariff threats.

Startups

Morning Owl bets on trust and transparency in India’s crowded mattress market

Your Story · India

Kerala-based natural latex mattress brand Morning Owl is cutting through industry noise with a simple promise: show customers exactly what they’re buying. Wal…

Geopolitics

Israel stops Gaza-bound aid flotilla in international waters

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

More than 20 ships were intercepted in a mission aimed at challenging the blockade of the Gaza Strip. Israel dismissed those on board as "attention-seeking agi…

Geopolitics

Local election campaigning enters final week as forecaster warns Labour could lose 1,850 English seats –UK politics live

The Guardian – World · Europe

Robert Hayward predicts Reform will be big winner, taking seats from both Labour and the ConservativesRobert Hayward’s forecasts for the English local election…

Geopolitics

Navy, DRDO demonstrate salvo launch capability of indigenous naval anti-ship missile

Times of India – World · India

India's Navy and DRDO successfully tested the Naval Anti-Ship Missile–Short Range from a Sea King helicopter off Odisha. The salvo firing demonstrated the miss…

Geopolitics

Iran’s ‘secret weapon’ that could give US-Israel a 'heart attack'

Times of India – World · India

Iran's Navy commander warns of a new, feared weapon soon to be unveiled, amid escalating US-Israel tensions. He claims Iranian forces conducted missile strikes…

Geopolitics

‘Not necessary to humiliate me by arrest’: Pawan Khera in SC amid passport row case

Times of India – World · India

Here are 4 clear bullet points summarizing the article: • The Times of India's (TOI) news desk operates around the clock to deliver current and comprehensive …

Startups

Meta logs ‘milestone’ quarter, ups AI spending plan

Your Story · India

Meta's Q1 revenue grew 33% to $56.3 billion, while net profit rose 61% to $26.8 billion, though earnings were boosted by a one-time tax benefit.

Geopolitics

Is Sri Lanka’s investor call for ‘world’s emptiest airport’ struggling to get off ground?

South China Morning Post – World · China

Sri Lanka’s loss-making Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport will need a complete overhaul if it wants to attract investors, analysts warn, after a 30-year …

Geopolitics

Could a ‘reckless’ Trump’s ‘destroy-and-deal’ tactics target North Korea?

South China Morning Post – World · China

As a rift widens among Republicans over US-Israeli air strikes on Iran, a top Korean-American leader said Seoul must recognise that President Donald Trump is h…

Geopolitics

Male pageant contestant’s viral swimsuit walk sparks body image debate in Philippines

South China Morning Post – World · China

A viral appearance in the swimsuit round by a male beauty pageant contestant in the Philippines has sparked a wider debate about male beauty standards and whet…

Geopolitics

Video emerges of heavy firefight in Mali

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Video has been published by Russian mercenaries showing a heavy gun battle between Mali’s military and rebels.

Geopolitics

The $13bn World Cup: how the numbers stack up on Fifa’s 2026 balance sheet

The Guardian – World · Europe

The earnings from the tournament in the US, Mexico and Canada will make it the most lucrative competition in the history of sport, even if some of the 48 compe…

Geopolitics

Revealed: British ad firm’s billion-dollar greenwash of US oil industry

The Guardian – World · Europe

WPP accused of breaching its climate policy after report reveals firm linked to twice as much oil advertising as US rivalsA British advertising conglomerate ha…

Geopolitics

‘Nightmare’ queues and missed flights: readers report turbulent start to EU entry-exit system

The Guardian – World · Europe

Some travellers spent hours in lines at airport, with kiosks not working, little seating and few staff on hand to helpSome travellers passing through the new E…

Geopolitics

‘Outrageous’: Rebel Wilson denies she was behind Snapchat leak of actor’s nude photo, court hears

The Guardian – World · Europe

The Pitch Perfect star is being sued for defamation by Charlotte MacInnes, the lead actor of Wilson’s directorial debut, The DebFollow our Australia news live …

Geopolitics

Trump administration urges countries to help citizens stuck in Syria as Australia maintains hardline stance

The Guardian – World · Europe

Syrian officials say a group of Australians are ‘awaiting a solution’ as Albanese government refuses to repatriate themThe Trump administration says it is in “…

Geopolitics

Deserted in the sun: One Husky found dead on Hyderabad outskirts, 5 rescued

Times of India – World · India

Five Siberian Huskies were found abandoned near Hyderabad, with one dog dead from suspected heatstroke. Animal activists fear more dogs are missing, suspecting…

Geopolitics

4 deaths trigger watermelon scare in Mumbai; probe slows, traders pull fruit off shelves

Times of India – World · India

Maharashtra FDA faces delays in testing watermelon samples linked to four deaths, as watermelons have vanished from local markets. Investigators require sample…

Geopolitics

'Our house feels like a gutter': Sewer water flows through Delhi's Janakpuri taps

Times of India – World · India

The residents of Janakpuri are grappling with an acute water crisis, plagued by a nauseating odor and a rise in health issues that has persisted for months. Fa…

Geopolitics

Rupee hits record low of 95.20 against US dollar, slides 32 paise in early trade

Times of India – World · India

The Indian rupee hit a record low of 95.20 against the US dollar today. Rising global crude oil prices and a stronger US dollar are pressuring the currency. Co…

Geopolitics

'Strait of Trump': US President shares new map naming Hormuz after himself

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 work tirelessly to bring you …

Geopolitics

Why does EU want Google to open up Android to AI rivals?

The Hindu – World · India

The European Commission has shared draft measures that it wants Google to implement, in order to let AI rivals better access Android’s key capabilities

Geopolitics

Israel says intercepted 175 Gaza flotilla activists on 20 boats

The Hindu – World · India

“Approximately 175 activists from more than 20 boats... are now making their way peacefully to Israel,” Israel’s Foreign Ministry said in a statement, includin…

Tech & Startups

Which Automatic Litter Box Is Best? We Tested Litter-Robot’s Lineup

Wired · Global

Whisker’s Litter-Robot name has become synonymous with the automatic litter box. We’ve tested the entire lineup and can help you choose the best model for your…

Tech & Startups

Adidas Adizero Adios Pro Evo 3 Shoe Review: World Record Breaker

Wired · Global

I ran in Sabastian Sawe’s world-record-breaking running shoe. It’s fast, but only if you can maintain your locked-in form for 26 miles.

Tech & Startups

Sanctioned Chinese AI Firm SenseTime Releases Image Model Built for Speed

Wired · Global

With US restrictions limiting its access to advanced tech, SenseTime is doubling down on open source with a new model optimized to run on Chinese-made chips.

Tech & Startups

Taylor Swift Wants to Trademark Her Likeness. These TikTok Deepfake Ads Show Why

Wired · Global

Researchers show scammers are using AI-manipulated footage of celebrity interviews to trick users into sharing their personal data.

Tech & Startups

How Elon Musk Squeezed OpenAI: They 'Are Gonna Want to Kill Me’

Wired · Global

Tensions flared on the third day of trial in Musk v. Altman as OpenAI’s lawyers cross-examined Musk.

Tech & Startups

Roku’s $3 streaming service, Howdy, reaches 1M subs, per recent report

TechCrunch · US

Roku’s $2.99 streaming service Howdy has topped 1M subscribers, showing demand for cheaper, low-commitment alternatives to pricier streamers.

Tech & Startups

On the stand, Elon Musk can’t escape his own tweets

TechCrunch · US

Elon Musk took the stand for the second day for his attempt to legally dismantle OpenAI.

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