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Geopolitics

How South Korea Uses A.I. to Check on Its Elderly

The New York Times – World · US

In the world’s fastest aging society, artificial intelligence is being used to make care calls to older adults who live alone and to fight dementia.

Geopolitics

Putin ally’s $500 million Russian superyacht sails through Hormuz despite US blockade: Report

Times of India – World · India

A Russian-linked superyacht, Nord, owned by sanctioned billionaire Alexey Mordashov, has successfully sailed through the Strait of Hormuz. This strategic water…

Geopolitics

'I hate all Indian bowlers': Pak batter's controversial remark sparks row - Watch

Times of India – World · India

Hasan said he feels extra motivation while playing against India and wants to attack their bowlers. He also said he dislikes every bowler in the Indian team.

Geopolitics

'Nobody else should be allowed': Gavaskar urges BCCI action over fresh IPL concern

Times of India – World · India

Sunil Gavaskar criticised long IPL match durations, blaming frequent on-field entry of reserve players and staff for delays. Despite BCCI penalties, games ofte…

Geopolitics

Hafiz Saeed's close aide, Sheikh Yousaf Afridi, shot dead by unidentified gunmen in Pakistan

Times of India – World · India

Lashkar-e-Taiba operative Sheikh Yousaf Afridi, a close aide of Hafiz Saeed, was shot dead by unidentified gunmen in Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Afridi, con…

Geopolitics

Watch: PM Modi plays football in Gangtok; showcases dribbling skills, scores goal

Times of India – World · India

Here are four clear bullet points summarizing the article: • The TOI News Desk is a team of journalists who work around-the-clock to deliver current and compr…

Geopolitics

AAP vs Delhi HC Judge: Kejriwal-Sisodia courtroom showdown explained in 10 points

Times of India – World · India

Delhi High Court rejected Arvind Kejriwal's plea to recuse Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma from the excise policy case, citing lack of evidence for bias claims. K…

Geopolitics

Last supper: No chicken for dinner, Telangana man shouts at wife, she kills him with sickle

Times of India – World · India

Here are four clear bullet points summarizing the article: • A 28-year-old scrap vendor, Kodandam Shivaji, was fatally attacked by his wife Laxmi with a sickl…

Geopolitics

Trump not happy with latest Iran proposal to end the war, U.S. official says

The Hindu – World · India

With the warring sides still seemingly far ​apart, oil prices resumed their upward march, extending gains in early Asia trade on Tuesday (April 28, 2026)

Geopolitics

Israel-Iran war LIVE: Marco Rubio says preventing Iranian nuclear weapon remains 'core issue'

The Hindu – World · India

U.S., Iran clash over Tehran's nuclear programme as review of atomic treaty begins at UN; Iranian Foreign Minister praises Russia ties, welcomes Moscow's suppo…

Startups

Young leaders push inclusive urban mobility; Capital-A raises Rs 160 Cr

Your Story · India

Initiatives like the Mobility Champions Program by YLAC are empowering young people to shape more inclusive and accessible cities; VC firm Capital-A has marked…

Startups

Startup news and updates: Daily roundup (April 27, 2026)

Your Story · India

YourStory presents the daily news roundup from the Indian startup ecosystem and beyond. Here’s the roundup for Monday, April 27, 2026

Startups

Jamtara was the trailer; the real story is AI-powered fraud

Your Story · India

As digital lending scales in India, fraud is no longer a downstream risk. AI-powered synthetic identities are forcing lenders to rethink underwriting itself.

Tech & Startups

Best iPhone Charger: Cable, Wireless, MagSafe, and More

Wired · Global

Whether you’re a Screen Time champion or you’re constantly on Low Power Mode, we found an iPhone charger perfect for you.

Tech & Startups

Best Smart Glasses (2026): Meta, Viture, Xreal, and More

Wired · Global

This burgeoning wearable tech category lets you talk to an AI assistant, listen to music, or check out a display screen right from the comfort of your very own…

Tech & Startups

Elon Musk’s XChat App Is More Like Facebook’s Messenger Than Signal

Wired · Global

Rather than launching a sleek, worthwhile encrypted messaging app, Musk dropped a junky, insular extension of his social media platform.

Tech & Startups

Some Musk v. Altman Jurors Don't Like Elon Musk

Wired · Global

Musk’s lawsuit challenges OpenAI’s evolution under Sam Altman. But during jury selection, several potential jurors voiced negative views of Musk himself.

Tech & Startups

What’s behind Europe’s efforts to ditch US software in favor of sovereign tech

TechCrunch · US

Governments across Europe are looking to rely less on American tech providers.

Tech & Startups

Hacker who allegedly carried out cyberattacks for China is extradited to US

TechCrunch · US

Xu Zewei is accused of participating in a Chinese government hacking group that broke into thousands of U.S. organizations and stole COVID-19-related research.

Tech & Startups

Consumers lost $2.1B to social media scams in 2025, FTC reports

TechCrunch · US

The agency reports that losses from social media scams have increased eightfold and that social media scams resulted in higher losses than any other method sca…

Tech & Startups

Letterboxd, the social platform for film buffs, reportedly looking for new owner

TechCrunch · US

Potential buyers of Letterboxd include Versant, the parent company of CNBC and MS NOW, and Hollywood media company The Ankler, according to Semafor.

Geopolitics

Japan’s Takaichi faces women-led backlash over constitution reform push, arms build-up

South China Morning Post – World · China

Japan’s first female prime minister is facing a growing backlash from women new to political activism, as alarm spreads over her government’s push to revise th…

Geopolitics

Hong Kong proposes bill for unified regulation of new mass transit projects

South China Morning Post – World · China

Hong Kong plans to table a bill by year-end to standardise regulation of future mass transit projects, including Kai Tak and East Kowloon, the transport chief …

Geopolitics

Elon Musk’s trial against Sam Altman reveals power struggle for OpenAI

South China Morning Post – World · China

The bitter legal fight between Elon Musk ⁠and the leadingAIe firm, OpenAI, led by Sam Altman, may come down ⁠to a few pages in one executive’s personal diary. …

Geopolitics

Why tougher US visa rules for skilled foreign workers may end in exodus to Asia, Europe

South China Morning Post – World · China

Yoyo Yue has spent much of her life navigating the complex US immigration system. The 31-year-old Chinese content creator moved from China to a US boarding sch…

Geopolitics

7 killed and dozens injured in train crash near Jakarta

South China Morning Post – World · China

Rescuers were racing to reach survivors on Tuesday morning outside Indonesia’s capital Jakarta after two trains collided overnight, killing at least seven peop…

Geopolitics

Trump demands immediate sacking of TV host Jimmy Kimmel over ‘despicable’ joke

South China Morning Post – World · China

US ⁠President ⁠Donald Trump said on Monday that Jimmy ‌Kimmel should be immediately fired by Disney and ABC, ⁠joining his wife ‌Melania Trump in calling ‌out t…

Geopolitics

2 tourists arrested after hotpot night turns violent at Hong Kong serviced apartment

South China Morning Post – World · China

Hong Kong police have arrested two tourists after an alleged violent fight in a serviced apartment that left both with facial injuries. A source said on Tuesda…

Geopolitics

Hezbollah and Israel swap threats and strikes across Lebanon’s border

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Iran-linked group reiterates defiance; Israeli defence minister threatens to ‘burn all of Lebanon'.

Geopolitics

Who holds the cards in Iran-US talks?

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Both the US and Iran claim to have the upper hand in negotiations over the war, but who holds the cards?

Geopolitics

Five killed in train crash near Indonesia’s Jakarta; rescue efforts ongoing

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Head of Indonesia's national rescue agency says efforts continue to remove people trapped in wreckage after crash.

Geopolitics

Musk vs. OpenAI trial gets underway

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

Two giants in the AI sector are set for a courtroom battle: Elon Musk (xAI) is taking on Sam Altmann (OpenAI). Musk has accused Altmann of betraying OpenAI's o…

Geopolitics

How the Iran war is bringing back 'citizenship as a weapon'

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

Some Gulf states, trapped between Iran, Israel and the US in the current war, have started revoking the citizenship of locals considered "traitors." But is it …

Geopolitics

Gala shooting suspect charged with attempt to murder Trump

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

A suspect in the shooting at the White House Correspondents' Dinner made his first court appearance. Meanwhile, Britain's King Charles III arrived in the US af…

Geopolitics

Britain becoming ‘soft target’ for Russian propaganda, says security expert

The Guardian – World · Europe

Fiona Hill tells MPs UK is ‘vulnerable’ because it does not educate people on how to deal with information warfareBritain is becoming a soft target for Russian…

Geopolitics

EU faces ‘China shock’ as EV imports drive Beijing’s record surplus with bloc

The Guardian – World · Europe

China sold goods worth about $148bn to EU in first quarter of year, but imported just $65bnThe EU is experiencing a prolonged “China shock” as a flood of Chine…

Geopolitics

Rebel Wilson tells defamation trial she is a ‘champion of women’ and denies mistreating female star

The Guardian – World · Europe

Hollywood actor testifies in defamation case launched by Charlotte MacInnes, lead of musical comedy The DebFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updat…

Geopolitics

Mexico warns US involvement in anti-drug operation should not be repeated

The Guardian – World · Europe

Claudia Sheinbaum says Mexico was not aware of US participation until four officials were killed in car crashClaudia Sheinbaum, Mexico’s president, said on Mon…

Geopolitics

Michael Jackson biopic smashes box office record

BBC News – World · Europe

The film received poor reviews but has stormed the box office, taking $217m (£160m) globally.

Geopolitics

China Will Require Meta to Unwind Acquisition of AI Start-Up Manus

The New York Times – World · US

The impact of the ruling was not immediately clear, but it could send a chilling signal to Chinese tech founders seeking to team up with foreign companies.

Geopolitics

United Airlines Says It Pitched American on Merger but Was Rebuffed

The New York Times – World · US

United’s chief acknowledged for the first time that he had broached the idea of a merger with American, which was unwilling to consider it.

Geopolitics

Archbishop of Canterbury Prays With Pope Leo at the Vatican in Historic Meeting

The New York Times – World · US

The meeting highlighted deepening ties between two major Christian denominations, as well as longstanding differences on the ordination of women.

Geopolitics

Homeowners Fight for Control of Their Community in China

The New York Times – World · US

Residents signed petitions, organized rallies and held strategy sessions over karaoke, debating how far to push the authorities in their dispute with a develop…

Geopolitics

Hezbollah Vows to Keep Its Weapons as Lebanon Says Israeli Strikes Killed 14

The New York Times – World · US

Despite a cease-fire, Israel and Hezbollah have been trading attacks almost daily.

Geopolitics

Virat Kohli scripts history vs DC, becomes first batter ever in IPL to ...

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 nuanced match…

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