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Geopolitics

50 shades of anger? Bengaluru woman ties lover on pretext of ‘good time’, sets him ablaze

Times of India – World · India

A woman in Bengaluru has been arrested for allegedly setting her boyfriend on fire during a BDSM session. The 27-year-old reportedly doused her partner in infl…

Tech & Startups

Unauthorized group has gained access to Anthropic’s exclusive cyber tool Mythos, report claims

TechCrunch · US

Anthropic told TechCrunch it is investigating the claims, but maintains that there is no evidence that its systems have been impacted.

Tech & Startups

Meta will record employees’ keystrokes and use it to train its AI models

TechCrunch · US

Meta says that it has a new internal tool that is converting mouse movements and button clicks into data that can train its AI models.

AI / Deep Tech

Roundtables: Unveiling The 10 Things That Matter in AI Right Now

MIT Technology Review · Global

Listen to the session or watch below Watch a special edition of Roundtables simulcast live from EmTech AI, MIT Technology Review’s signature conference for AI …

Geopolitics

Trump reads from Bible after high-profile clash with pope

South China Morning Post – World · China

US President Donald Trump and many of his leading Christian supporters and top Republicans are taking part this week in a marathon reading of the Bible in an A…

Geopolitics

China’s shipyards secure wave of oil tanker orders as Iran war drives demand

South China Morning Post – World · China

China’s shipyards are emerging as beneficiaries from the US-Israeli war on Iran, securing new orders as crude transport bottlenecks worsen and global demand fo…

Geopolitics

Indians slam New Zealand minister for ‘butter chicken tsunami’ remarks: ‘outright racism’

South China Morning Post – World · China

A senior New Zealand minister has sparked outrage by deriding a planned free-trade deal with India as a “butter chicken tsunami”. Wellington is poised to sign …

Geopolitics

Japanese prefecture pays singles to use dating apps to battle low birth rates

South China Morning Post – World · China

A Japanese prefecture is paying its singles to use dating apps as the country grapples with record-low birth rates. Kochi prefecture announced on April 10 that…

Geopolitics

Iran war latest: Trump’s ceasefire reversal and tensions simmer with China

South China Morning Post – World · China

The world breathed a sigh of relief as US President Donald Trump announced he would extend the ceasefire with Iran, but uncertainty remains in the Middle East …

Geopolitics

Trump effect? Taiwan poll reveals deep doubts about US military protection

South China Morning Post – World · China

Half of Taiwanese not only doubt the US would send troops to defend Taiwan in the event of a cross-strait conflict but also question whether American weapons w…

Geopolitics

Peru’s election chief steps down amid frustration over long vote count

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Ballot delivery delays and other missteps on election day have contributed to frustration with electoral authorities.

Geopolitics

Argentina’s Milei sings and lights torch for Israeli national day

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Argentine President Javier Milei sang and lit a ceremonial torch at Israel's 78th Independence Day celebrations.

Geopolitics

Australia targets Roblox, Minecraft, Fortnite and Steam in child safety push

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

Roblox, Minecraft, Fortnite and Steam were among the gaming services asked by authorities to explain how they are protecting children from sexual predators and…

Geopolitics

Maharashtra, UP lead in PNG sign-ups after government push

Times of India – World · India

Here are four clear bullet points summarizing the article: • Atul Mathur is a senior editor at The Times of India with 27+ years of journalism experience, rep…

Geopolitics

Hezbollah says attacked north Israel in response to Israeli truce violations

The Hindu – World · India

It said the move came “in defence of Lebanon and its people and in response to the blatant” Israeli ceasefire violations, including “attacks on civilians and t…

Geopolitics

Iran-Israel war LIVE: Trump extends Iran ceasefire but maintains blockade

The Hindu – World · India

Israel and Hezbollah trade fire with talks expected this week, even as more talks are expected in Washington this week after a 10-day ceasefire went into effec…

Geopolitics

Trump announces Iran ceasefire extension but says blockade remains

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

US president says attacks will be held off until Iranian leaders 'come up with a unified proposal' to end war.

Geopolitics

‘Donnyland’? Ukraine Proposes Naming Part of the Donbas in Trump’s Honor.

The New York Times – World · US

The proposal reflects a global reality in which governments appeal to President Trump’s vanity to get American might on their side.

Geopolitics

Day before Pahalgam attack anniv, Shinde hands over new house to ponywallah’s family

Times of India – World · India

A new home was gifted to the family of a brave ponywallah, Syed Adil Hussain Shah, who died saving tourists in Pahalgam. Maharashtra Deputy CM Eknath Shinde vi…

Tech & Startups

Sam Altman throws shade at Anthropic’s cyber model, Mythos: ‘fear-based marketing’

TechCrunch · US

This week, during a podcast appearance, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman called out his competitor's new cybersecurity model, noting that the company was using fear to ma…

Tech & Startups

SusHi Tech Tokyo isn’t a conference — it’s a deal room with 60,000 people

TechCrunch · US

When 60,000 attendees descend on Tokyo Big Sight April 27–29, the headline numbers are hard to ignore: 750 startup exhibitors, 151 sessions, city leaders from …

Tech & Startups

Apple’s Cal AI crackdown signals it’s still policing the App Store

TechCrunch · US

Apple tells TechCrunch Cal AI was removed not for web payments alone, but for deceptive billing, manipulative tactics, and App Store rule violations.

Geopolitics

Israel jails soldiers for vandalising Jesus statue in Lebanon

South China Morning Post – World · China

The Israeli military on Tuesday said two soldiers would receive 30 days of military detention and be removed from combat duty over the destruction of a statue …

Geopolitics

What’s the bill to rebuild Gaza, and who will pay?

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

UN-EU report says $71bn needed over 10 years.

Geopolitics

Victims of sexual violence distressed by MPs’ ‘pugnacious’ questioning

The Guardian – World · Europe

Exclusive: Victims’ commissioner makes formal complaint after committee session left one attender ‘shocked, upset and extremely distressed’Victims of rape and …

Geopolitics

Taiwan president blames China for forced cancellation of Eswatini trip

The Guardian – World · Europe

Lai Ching-te abandons visit after Seychelles, Mauritius and Madagascar revoke overflight permission Taiwan’s president, Lai Ching-te, has cancelled his trip t…

Geopolitics

Vance’s Trip to Islamabad on Hold as U.S. Says Iran Failed to Respond to Its Terms

The New York Times – World · US

The delay is another hurdle in the Trump administration’s push to secure an agreement that would curb Iran’s nuclear program.

Geopolitics

Mike Vrabel divorce buzz grows as Jennifer stays silent amid Russini row

Times of India – World · India

Mike Vrabel is facing growing scrutiny after his link-up with Dianna Russini sparked speculation about his marriage to Jennifer Vrabel. While no official state…

Geopolitics

West Asia conflict did ‘half the job’ in fuel shift push, says transport minister Gadkari

Times of India – World · India

Here are four clear bullet points summarizing the news article: • The West Asia conflict has partially convinced policymakers and people to move away from pet…

Geopolitics

IPL: Will DC make changes to XI after defeat to SRH? Axar clarifies

Times of India – World · India

Sunrisers Hyderabad defeated Delhi Capitals by 47 runs, powered by Abhishek Sharma’s unbeaten 135 off 68 balls and Eshan Malinga’s 4/32. DC skipper Axar Patel …

Geopolitics

Petition in Supreme Court flags ‘erasure’ of trans men in new law

Times of India – World · India

Here are four clear bullet points summarizing the article: • A petition has been filed in the Supreme Court challenging the Transgender Persons (Protection of…

Geopolitics

Crisis looms? India's alternate oil supply cushion fades as Russian crude on water runs low

Times of India – World · India

Refining companies indicate they have sufficient supplies for the next month, but prices no longer reflect the discounted levels seen in the years following th…

Geopolitics

Cuba confirms recent talks with visiting U.S. delegation

The Hindu – World · India

The U.S. negotiators laid out several conditions for negotiations with Cuba to continue, including the release of prominent political prisoners

Geopolitics

Ex-official describes pressure from U.K. PM's office, deepening Mandelson row

The Hindu – World · India

Starmer has said he was "wrong" to appoint ‌Mandelson ⁠to the role and has expressed regret

Tech & Startups

YouTube expands its AI likeness detection technology to celebrities

TechCrunch · US

YouTube is expanding its AI likeness detection tool to celebrities, giving talent and their reps a way to find and remove deepfakes.

Tech & Startups

Bond, a new social media platform, wants to use AI to help you kick your doomscrolling habit

TechCrunch · US

Bond wants you to get off the couch and get back into the real world, its creator says. The new platform's AI system is designed to motivate users to do things…

Tech & Startups

Ransomware negotiator pleads guilty to helping ransomware gang

TechCrunch · US

A former employee of a cybersecurity firm pleaded guilty to aiding ransomware criminals to maximize their profits, with the goal of taking a cut of the ransom.

Geopolitics

Trump says he opposes extending Iran ceasefire amid talks uncertainty

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

US president says Iran has 'no choice' but to show up to the negotiations in Pakistan and accept a 'great' deal.

Geopolitics

Video: US forces board sanctioned tanker in Asia Pacific

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

The Department of War has released a video it says shows US forces boarding a sanctioned tanker in the Asia Pacific.

Geopolitics

Social media executives deny platforms are inherently addictive to children

The Guardian – World · Europe

UK representatives from Meta, Roblox and TikTok also tell MPs they believe under-16 ban would be ‘unenforceable’Executives from three social media companies ha…

Geopolitics

EV charging shake-up looks to help UK households solve off-street parking problem

The Guardian – World · Europe

Government looks to rush through laws allowing pavement ‘charging gullies’ to help boost EV take-up and cut dependence on fossil fuelsUK to appeal against tax …

Geopolitics

With the US-Iran ceasefire about to expire, could Trump put boots on the ground?

The Guardian – World · Europe

The US has deployed more forces since the truce and senior Iranians seem to be relishing the prospect of the fightIt is the doomsday scenario that Donald Trump…

Geopolitics

U.S. Military Stops and Boards M/T Tifani, Tanker Carrying Iranian Oil, Pentagon Says

The New York Times – World · US

The seizure was the latest U.S. effort to squeeze Iran’s oil-reliant economy, and came days after the Navy boarded an Iranian cargo ship near the Strait of Hor…

Geopolitics

Ayesha Curry shares holiday snaps after Stephen Curry’s playoff exit

Times of India – World · India

After the Golden State Warriors’ playoff exit, Stephen Curry and his family took time to unwind at Coachella. Ayesha Curry shared candid moments from the trip,…

Geopolitics

‘Just like Triple H’- Ashwin’s wild WWE comparison for Pandya goes viral

Times of India – World · India

Tilak Varma's maiden IPL century, a blistering 101 off 45 balls, powered Mumbai Indians to a vital win. Ravichandran Ashwin lauded the innings as one of the be…

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