Skip to main content
Admissions guidance, study banks, and career tools — get started on Shalyam
Current Affairs

Latest insights & stories from around the world

Curated headlines, concise summaries, and trusted source links — built for students, educators, and exam aspirants tracking what matters.

Stay updated with educational news, policy shifts, and global developments from reputable RSS sources — filtered by category, region, and topic.

Each brief links to the original publisher. Shalyam adds summaries and context to help you read faster and remember more.

Domain: International Relations: Navigating Global Diplomacy ×

Current affairs articles

Geopolitics

China announces ‘countermeasures’ after U.S. trade sanctions

The Hindu – World · India

Beijing’s measures include suspending factory follow-up inspections by Chinese certification bodies, blacklisting U.S. compliance testing companies, and launch…

Geopolitics

Why did a Chinese bomber carry a nuclear-capable missile in an anti-ship exercise?

South China Morning Post – World · China

The People’s Liberation Army has unveiled the first official footage showing a nuclear-capable air-launched ballistic missile, the Jing Lei-1, mounted on an H-…

Geopolitics

Peace talks abroad, protests at home: The many contradictions shaping Pakistan today

Times of India – World · India

- Abhishek Mishra is a Digital Content Producer at The Times of India, working with the news desk. - He focuses on foreign policy, defense developments, and …

Geopolitics

Indonesia’s Prabowo is happy to play mediator to both Koreas. But does North want him to?

South China Morning Post – World · China

Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto is keen to visit North Korea – a trip that could boost Jakarta’s diplomatic clout and allow it to act as a bridge between…

Geopolitics

Beijing decries ‘bullying’ US tech curbs that ensnare Chinese firms and products

South China Morning Post – World · China

A mouthpiece of China’s ruling Communist Party has urged Washington to expand its cooperation list with Beijing rather than add to a restrictive “Covered List”…

Geopolitics

Russia’s Deadly Missile Attack on Kyiv Exploits Ukraine’s Depleted Air Defenses

The New York Times – World · US

At least 17 people were killed, officials said, as the country runs desperately low on interceptor missiles that could fend off Russian bombardments.

Geopolitics

Ukraine: Russian strikes on Kyiv, surrounding region kill at least 17

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

At least 17 were killed as explosions rocked Kyiv and the surrounding region overnight. Russian missiles tore through residential buildings and warehouses, par…

Geopolitics

What are the key issues of the BRICS Summit to be held in New Delhi in September? | Explained

The Hindu – World · India

The theme of ‘Building for Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation and Sustainability’ envisages using the collective strength of the member countries to respond t…

Geopolitics

MAGA level score against samba as US and Brazil play diplomatic football

Times of India – World · India

- US-India ties face strain, alarming diplomatic circles. - Recent developments between the two nations spark concern. - Uncertainty looms over bilateral r…

Geopolitics

Bolivia sends troops to stop Brazilian gang violence along border

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Footage shows some of the more than 200 Bolivian police and military officers patrolling its border with Brazil.

Geopolitics

US revokes visa of Brazil’s ambassador to Washington in escalating row

South China Morning Post – World · China

The United States has revoked the visa of Brazil’s ambassador, a State Department official said Tuesday, in a mounting diplomatic row just months before electi…

Geopolitics

Trump Administration Revokes Visa of Brazil’s Ambassador in the U.S.

The New York Times – World · US

The State Department has canceled the visa of the Brazilian ambassador in Washington, deepening a diplomatic crisis between the two countries.

Geopolitics

US revokes Brazil ambassador’s visa in escalation of diplomatic feud

The Guardian – World · Europe

Move is retaliation for Lula’s government refusal to approve Trump’s nominee for ambassador in BrasíliaDonald Trump’s administration has revoked the visa of Br…

General

Trump administration revokes Brazilian ambassador’s visa in diplomatic dispute

NBC News – World · US

The Trump administration revoked the visa of Brazil’s U.S. ambassador Tuesday — the latest jab in a monthslong diplomatic spat between the two countries.

Geopolitics

Iran war live: Tehran-Oman talks on Hormuz ‘positive’; ship hit in Red Sea

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Iran says talks with Oman are proceeding 'positively' as US officials say a deal could be possible soon.

Geopolitics

US revokes visa of Brazilian ambassador amid deepening diplomatic spat

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

An official has indicated that the visa revocation does not mean Brazil's ambassador will be expelled from the US.

Geopolitics

Rubio hopes US can reach Hormuz deal with Iran ‘very shortly’ as officials say progress has been made – as it happened

The Guardian – World · Europe

This live blog is now closed.US and Qatar report progress on Iran ceasefire and reopening Hormuz straitIran and Oman have made progress toward a deal to reopen…

Geopolitics

White House revokes visa of Brazil's ambassador to US

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

The move was in response to Brazil delaying formal diplomatic approval of the US ambassador to Brasilia and denying visas to several US diplomats. Brazil has r…

Geopolitics

Ukrainian vegetable seller targeted in 'human safari' drone attack

BBC News – World · Europe

A video shows a Russian drone pursuing a street vendor in the Kherson region before exploding.

Geopolitics

Bachelet-led panel urges Latin America not to choose sides in US-China rivalry

South China Morning Post – World · China

Latin American countries should resist pressure to choose between the United States and China and use their vast reserves of lithium, copper and other strategi…

Geopolitics

Middle East: India says commercial ship sunk off Yemen

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

India reported an attack on a "defenseless" commercial ship which caused it to capsize and sink, but noted the crew were safe. Meanwhile, Lebanon and Israel me…

Geopolitics

Strait of Hormuz Deal With Iran Possible Soon, Bessent Says

The New York Times – World · US

Qatar said that draft language of a deal was being circulated, while Secretary of State Marco Rubio expressed optimism about the talks but added that nothing w…

Geopolitics

Russian and Ukrainian drone strikes kill at least 5 in each country

The Hindu – World · India

Since Russia's invasion more than four years ago, Ukraine has developed long-range drones that can hit targets deep inside Russia. In the past year, they have …

Geopolitics

US and Qatar report progress on Iran ceasefire and reopening Hormuz strait

The Guardian – World · Europe

Optimism echoes Trump’s claims on Monday that deal is close as mediators say they are exchanging proposals Middle East crisis live – latest updatesUS and Qatar…

Geopolitics

Cuban spy-base allegations, new Trump tariffs: 7 Latin America relations reads

South China Morning Post – World · China

We have selected seven of the most interesting and important news stories covering Latin American relations from the past few weeks. If you would like to see m…

Geopolitics

US-Saudi nuclear doubt, Boko Haram’s AI terrorism: 7 global relations reads

South China Morning Post – World · China

We have selected seven of the most interesting and important news stories covering global relations from the past few weeks. If you would like to see more of o…

Geopolitics

EU agrees to send border aid to Spain after Ceuta talks

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

The Schengen Area was "in no way" compromised during the Ceuta incursion, Spanish Interior Minister Fernando Grande-Marlaska said after a video conference with…

Geopolitics

UN experts urge Canada to protect Sikh activist amid credible threats to his life

The Guardian – World · Europe

Special rapporteurs say ‘transnational repression by Indian authorities’ has put Moninder Singh in dangerUN rights experts have urged Canada to take all feasib…

Geopolitics

Japan sounds alarm over China’s expanding Pacific footprint, vows defence boost

South China Morning Post – World · China

Japan’s latest defence white paper warns of China’s growing ability to sustain military operations farther into the western Pacific Ocean, while pledging to bo…

Geopolitics

Pakistan invites Iranian FM Araghchi for talks amid renewed U.S.-Iran tensions

The Hindu – World · India

The invitation, according to top officials familiar with the outreach, signals Islamabad’s determination to remain a key diplomatic bridge between Tehran and W…

Geopolitics

West Asia LIVE: Iran not seeking a wider war, President says

The Hindu – World · India

Iran’s Foreign Ministry denied that negotiations with Washington were taking place, but Donald Trump insisted they were; "We are talking right now," he said.

Geopolitics

Ukraine hits more Wildberries sites as strike kills five in Moscow region

BBC News – World · Europe

Facilities operated by Russia's largest online retailer were also hit in St Petersburg and Tver.

Geopolitics

Misread as passive, the Gulf is quietly ending fifty years of dependence

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Iran’s attacks exposed the limits of external guarantees and the need for a Gulf-built security architecture.

Geopolitics

Up to 80 Hong Kong-linked ships stuck around Strait of Hormuz, trade group says

South China Morning Post – World · China

A Hong Kong shipping industry body has estimated that as many as 80 of its members’ ships and 1,600 seafarers are stuck in or near the Strait of Hormuz, with t…

Geopolitics

Solomon port plans mark US reset of ‘anaemic’ Pacific ties

South China Morning Post – World · China

A US vow to fund a port in the Solomon Islands could offer clues to Washington’s intentions in a region that has reeled from American aid cuts, yet remains par…

Geopolitics

How China’s US$900 million port deal in Angola shows its dominance over US interests

South China Morning Post – World · China

On the South Atlantic coastline, Angola stands out as rare ground on which the United States has been willing to vie with China for influence in Africa. It was…

Geopolitics

Trump wants ‘fair treatment’ in fight over Labor’s levy on tech giants to pay for news, US trade group warns

The Guardian – World · Europe

National Foreign Trade Council ‘disappointed’ at move to expand News Bargaining Incentive but Australian experts say government is not going far enoughFollow o…

Geopolitics

Iran planned strikes on Ukraine but backed down after Kyiv's 'apology'

Times of India – World · India

- Digital news desk journalist at The Times of India with over two years of experience. - Closely tracks foreign affairs and international politics. - Fond…

Geopolitics

Russia says Ukrainian drone attack kills 7 at Black Sea resort beach

South China Morning Post – World · China

Russia said on Monday that seven people, including three children, had been killed and 40 injured at its Black Sea holiday resort of Gelendzhik in what it said…

Geopolitics

US State Department to close consulates in Canada, Japan and Indonesia, sources say

South China Morning Post – World · China

The US State Department has notified Congress that it plans to close five foreign missions in a rare downsizing of America’s global diplomatic footprint, accor…

Geopolitics

Threat to oil tankers in Middle East worst since start of Iran war, analysts say

BBC News – World · Europe

Fresh attacks on alternative shipping routes have left tankers facing an increasingly complex situation, analysts say.

Geopolitics

Russia says civilians killed in strike on Black Sea resort

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

Moscow has accued Kyiv of stepping up attacks on civilian targets in recent weeks. Meanwhile, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy put Ukraine's chief peace…

Geopolitics

Pakistan deploys large number of Chinese SH-15 guns along India border

Times of India – World · India

Pakistan has deployed Chinese SH-15 artillery guns along its border with India. These 155mm guns, acquired in large numbers, are now operational. The Pakista…

Geopolitics

'Double tap': How terrorists are trapping Pakistan's security personnel

Times of India – World · India

- Experienced digital journalist at The Times of India with over two years in foreign affairs and international politics. - Specializes in precise language a…

Geopolitics

Russia attacks Ukraine overnight, killing eight; Moscow downs 635 drones

Times of India – World · India

- At least 8 killed in Ukrainian drone attacks on multiple Russian regions, authorities report. - Strikes occurred overnight, per Sunday's statement. - Mul…

Disclaimer

Content usage & attribution

At Shalyam, our Current Affairs section curates headlines and brief excerpts from publicly available RSS feeds of reputed publications. Each item links back to the original source for full reading, ensuring that the rights of the respective publishers are respected under the Indian Copyright Act, 1957.

We do not reproduce full articles; instead, we provide short snippets for reference along with our own commentary, insights, and fact-based analysis. All copyrights remain with the original publishers, and proper attribution is maintained for every article displayed.

FAQ

Answers to the questions you might have in mind

Frequently asked questions

What is Shalyam Current Affairs?+

A curated feed of educational and general news with summaries and links to trusted sources, sorted by publication date.

How often is news updated?+

RSS feeds are fetched regularly and AI summaries may be generated for selected articles when enabled.

Can I filter news by region or category?+

Yes. Use category, region, and tag filters on the current affairs page.

Get Exclusive Insights with Every Issue

Join Shalyam Newsletter

Stay ahead in education, research, and innovation—straight to your inbox.