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Geopolitics

'A very historic meeting': Trump announces three-week extension of Israel-Lebanon ceasefire

Times of India – World · India

Here are four clear bullet points summarizing the article: • TOI World Desk is dedicated to providing the latest news and diverse perspectives 24/7. • The tea…

Geopolitics

'He fathered her child': Claims about Russini’s son spark new Vrabel saga twist

Times of India – World · India

Mike Vrabel, the New England Patriots’ head coach, has publicly announced that he is taking some time off to seek counselling as the alleged affair rumors with…

Geopolitics

IPL 2026: Why concussion sub for a shoulder injury? Mahela Jayawardene explains

Times of India – World · India

Mumbai Indians faced controversy in their IPL 2026 loss to Chennai Super Kings after using Shardul Thakur as a concussion substitute for Mitchell Santner. Coac…

Geopolitics

Mojtaba Khamenei awaiting prosthetic leg after strike, suffered severe facial burns

Times of India – World · India

Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei faces significant medical challenges post-bomb attack, impacting his direct engagement. This has amplified the Islamic R…

Tech & Startups

Rednote Draws a Line Between China and the World

Wired · Global

As the platform expands abroad, it’s taking steps to separate Chinese users from the international audiences it once brought together.

Geopolitics

‘China or India or some other hellhole’: Trump reposts anti-immigrant rant

South China Morning Post – World · China

US President Donald Trump reposted a video and comments from a conservative pundit calling India a “hellhole”, prompting the South Asian country on Thursday to…

Geopolitics

US soldier charged with using inside info to win US$400,000 bet on Maduro’s capture

South China Morning Post – World · China

A US soldier has been charged with using inside information to win US$400,000 in an online betting market on Venezuelan President Maduro’s capture, federal off…

Geopolitics

Real Betis vs Real Madrid: La Liga – teams, start time, lineup

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Real Madrid could close gap on La Liga leaders Barcelona to six points on Friday, three weeks shy of a Clasico meeting.

Geopolitics

US sanctions Cambodian senator over purported scam network links

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

US Treasury Department accuses Kok An and associates of using political influence to protect network of fraud centres.

Geopolitics

Pope decries migrants and refugees being treated ‘worse than house pets’

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Pope Leo has previously criticised Donald Trump's US immigration policies, calling for better treatment of refugees.

Geopolitics

Surrey police to close rape inquiry that sparked Epsom disorder

The Guardian – World · Europe

Force says it is ‘confident there was no offence’ and condemns ‘shameful’ behaviour by protestersThe investigation into reports of a rape outside a church in E…

Geopolitics

The Generals Running Iran

The New York Times – World · US

The war has empowered the Revolutionary Guards and seems to be shifting the theocratic republic toward something more like a military regime.

Geopolitics

Python in a podcast: Raj Shamani’s figuring out features invasive guest as he brings live snake

Times of India – World · India

Raj Shamani's podcast featured a live Burmese python, offering a unique lesson on wildlife. Wildlife explorer Paul Rosolie demonstrated the snake's incredible …

Tech & Startups

Meta to cut 10% of jobs, or 8,000 employees, report says

TechCrunch · US

According to an internal memo, Meta plans to begin its sweeping layoffs on May 20.

Tech & Startups

Meet Noscroll, an AI bot that does your doomscrolling for you

TechCrunch · US

Noscroll wants to cure doomscrolling with an AI bot that reads the internet for you.

Geopolitics

ACLU, Amnesty lead 120 rights groups issuing US World Cup ‘travel advisory’

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Groups warn of 'deteriorating human rights' in call for US visitors' protection; White House decries 'scare tactics'.

Geopolitics

Pope Leo ends Africa tour with prison visit

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Pope Leo wrapped up his 10-day four-nation tour of Africa in Equatorial Guinea.

Geopolitics

Italy slams Trump envoy proposal of taking Iran’s place in World Cup 2026

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Italy officials slam suggestion that national football team should replace Iran at World Cup; fans also underwhelmed.

Geopolitics

How Trump’s Iran war is driving military dissent

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

From protests to quiet resistance, dissent is rising inside the United States military over the US-Israel war on Iran.

Geopolitics

Ceasefire extended: What's next in the Iran war?

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

With no fixed ceasefire deadline for now, the US and Iran are looking for ways to safeguard their own interests. DW takes a look at the main sticking points an…

Geopolitics

Trump claims US has total control over strait of Hormuz after Iran seizes two container ships

The Guardian – World · Europe

US president says Tehran hobbled by infighting as Pentagon reportedly briefs mine clearance may take six monthsMiddle East crisis – live updatesDonald Trump ha…

Geopolitics

Slovenia to air films about Palestine instead of Eurovision song contest

The Guardian – World · Europe

Ireland and Spain will also not broadcast Eurovision after decision to boycott live event over Israel’s participationNational broadcasters in Ireland, Spain an…

Geopolitics

Touring Africa, Pope Leo Raised His Voice, but Didn’t Like the Echo

The New York Times – World · US

On his recent trip abroad, Leo XIV made some of his most forthright comments since becoming pope last year, but grew uncomfortable at how that criticism was in…

Geopolitics

Trump's 'Gold Card' visa: One cleared, hundreds await as $1 million residency plan rolls out

Times of India – World · India

The Trump administration's 'Gold Card' visa program, offering US residency for a $1 million fee, has approved only one applicant to date. Commerce Secretary Ho…

Geopolitics

Ladakh LG announces tourism reforms for ‘ease of doing business’

Times of India – World · India

Here are four clear bullet points summarizing the news article: • The government of Ladakh has initiated major reforms by announcing the deregulation of the h…

Geopolitics

Teenager becomes first Congo virus fatality in Pakistan's Karachi

The Hindu – World · India

Concern among health officials in Karachi with the festival of Id al-Azha due next month

Geopolitics

Russia reports toxic rain, orders locals to stay home after Ukrainian oil strike

The Hindu – World · India

Kyiv struck oil facilities in the southern town of Tuapse on April 20, triggering a huge blaze and sending plumes of thick black smoke into the sky over the co…

Geopolitics

Trump says Navy will ‘shoot and kill’ boats laying mines in Strait of Hormuz

South China Morning Post – World · China

In the latest cycle of threats and concessions that have marked US President Donald Trump’s approach to the war that he and his Israeli counterpart started aga…

Geopolitics

US military board, seize another ship in international waters

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

The Pentagon has released video of US soldiers descending from helicopters to board and seize another ship.

Geopolitics

After collapse and controversy, Adelaide writers’ week has a new director: ‘I don’t envy anyone in this position’

The Guardian – World · Europe

Rosemarie Milsom, who formed and runs Newcastle writers festival, will take over from Louise Adler after the literary festival imploded over invitation to Rand…

Geopolitics

US-Kuwaiti journalist held in Kuwait over social media posts acquitted, lawyers say

BBC News – World · Europe

Ahmed Shihab-Eldin reportedly faced charges, including spreading false information, after he re-posted images related to the Iran war.

Geopolitics

Shastri almost blunders at toss; forgets Ruturaj Gaikwad's name - Watch

Times of India – World · India

While conducting the toss, Shastri introduced Mumbai Indians skipper Hardik Pandya but stopped briefly before naming Gaikwad.

Geopolitics

Big blow for Spain: Injured Yamal ruled out for season ahead of FIFA World Cup

Times of India – World · India

"The player will undergo conservative treatment. Lamine Yamal will miss the rest of the season and is expected to be available for the World Cup," which runs f…

Geopolitics

'Modi ji what are you scared of?' Kharge targets PM over Trump's 'hellhole' remark

Times of India – World · India

Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge criticized Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his silence on Donald Trump's derogatory remarks about India. Kharge question…

Startups

Nasscom appoints Fractal co-founder Srikanth Velamakanni as Chairman

Your Story · India

Velamakanni will work closely with Nasscom President Rajesh Nambiar and the Executive Council to steer the industry's agenda across a set of interconnected pri…

Tech & Startups

Sony Inzone H6 Air Review: Comfortable Headphones, Great Sound

Wired · Global

Sony’s new Inzone H6 Air is a departure from the typical gaming headset design, and I’m on board.

Tech & Startups

These New Smart Glasses From Ex-OnePlus Engineers Have a Hidden Cost

Wired · Global

The Kickstarter-funded glasses from L'Atitude 52°N have AI features bundled for 1 year, but the company doesn't know yet how much it will charge for access aft…

Tech & Startups

Meta will now allow parents to see the topics their child discussed with Meta AI

TechCrunch · US

Topics can range from "School," "Entertainment," and "Lifestyle" to "Travel," "Writing," and "Health and Wellbeing," among others, Meta says.

Tech & Startups

Surveillance vendors caught abusing access to telcos to track people’s phone locations, researchers say

TechCrunch · US

The Citizen Lab found two separate surveillance vendors abusing the backbone of cellular networks to spy on several victims across the world.

Geopolitics

Fifa World Cup: Italy underwhelmed by Trump envoy’s suggestion they should replace Iran

South China Morning Post – World · China

The suggestion that Iran should be replaced by Italy at this year’s World Cup drew a mix of embarrassment and apathy from Azzurri fans on Thursday, with Italia…

Geopolitics

Israeli forces levelling Lebanese villages behind ‘yellow line’

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Israeli forces levelling Lebanese villages behind ‘yellow line’

Geopolitics

Africa’s abandoned workers in Lebanon

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

African migrant workers in Lebanon are caught in a war.

Geopolitics

Rival party workers fight on election day in India’s West Bengal

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Rival party workers fight on election day in India’s West Bengal

Geopolitics

Arsenal vs Newcastle: Premier League – teams, start, lineup, title race

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Arsenal could reclaim the EPL lead over Manchester City on Saturday and thereafter claim a six-point advantage.

Geopolitics

Why Indian Muslim voters say they’ve been frozen out of this state election

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Millions in West Bengal are voting in a state election, but more than 9 million names have been deleted from the rolls.

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