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Geopolitics

Former Singapore police officer jailed for disguising as woman to molest teen boy

South China Morning Post – World · China

An ex-police officer who disguised himself as a woman to sexually prey on teenage boys in Singapore was sentenced on Friday to three years’ jail and four strok…

Geopolitics

Colombia’s voters will decide between ‘two visions for the country’

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Al Jazeera’s Teresa Bo reports from Bogota.

Geopolitics

Watch: Moment 14-year-old wins US national spelling bee

BBC News – World · Europe

A teenager from California has won the 2026 Scripps National Spelling Bee, after days of fierce competition.

Geopolitics

Retired IAS officer dies after AC blast triggers fire at south Delhi home

Times of India – World · India

A tragic fire, reportedly sparked by an AC blast, claimed the life of an 80-year-old retired IAS officer in South Delhi's Hauz Khas Enclave. The blaze, which b…

Geopolitics

Burnt Scorpio, diesel traces: Ex-Congress sarpanch family’s quadruple murder shocks Rajasthan

Times of India – World · India

A charred SUV found with four bodies in Ajmer district has shifted focus from accident to suspected murder. Police discovered bloodstains and evidence at the f…

Geopolitics

Karnataka 'nataka' enters a new phase? Siddaramaiah meets top brass; cabinet berths on radar

Times of India – World · India

A day after annoucing that he would step down as chief miniter to pave way for Shivakumar in accordance with the rotational formula agreed upon after the 2023 …

Geopolitics

Beyond Gayle, beyond Tendulkar: Sooryavanshi so extraordinary that Moody turns to Bradman

Times of India – World · India

Fifteen-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi is electrifying IPL 2026, shattering records and drawing comparisons to cricket legends. He's already surpassed Chris Gay…

Geopolitics

HC issues notice to Centre, X on plea against blocking of Cockroach Janta Party account

Times of India – World · India

The Delhi High Court has issued notices to the Union government and social media platform X regarding the suspension of the Cockroach Janta Party's account. Th…

Tech & Startups

A security lapse at prison pay phone service Pay Tel publicly exposed over 300K callers’ driver’s licenses

TechCrunch · US

Pay Tel secured the publicly exposed data after security researchers discovered the leak containing callers' sensitive ID documents and inmate communications.

Geopolitics

Three wounded in Swiss train station stabbing labelled ‘act of terror’

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Swiss authorities arrest suspect who had come to authorities' attention in 2015 for distributing ISIL propaganda.

Geopolitics

Defiant Lebanese families refuse to leave Tyre after homes bombed

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Families in the Lebanese city of Tyre saw their homes destroyed by Israeli bombs just hours after they were ordered evac

Geopolitics

Guatemala denies agreeing to US strikes against drug traffickers

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

President Bernardo Arevalo's government says it requested security cooperation but did not approve US attacks.

Geopolitics

Indians celebrate Eid al-Adha amid prayer restrictions

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Indians celebrate Eid al-Adha amid prayer restrictions.

Geopolitics

Three dead after gas explosion causes fire in Dallas apartment building

The Guardian – World · Europe

Officials say bodies of two adult women and one child found in rubble and four other people taken to hospitalSign up for the Breaking News US newsletter emailT…

Geopolitics

Enfield council withdraws from government’s new towns programme

The Guardian – World · Europe

London authority’s new Tory-led administration delivers significant blow to Labour’s flagship housebuilding schemeEnfield council in north London has withdrawn…

Geopolitics

Dormitory fire at Kenyan girls’ school kills at least 16 students

The Guardian – World · Europe

Parents face anxious wait for updates after blaze tears through Utumishi girls academy in Gilgil, Nakuru countyA fire has ripped through a dormitory at a girls…

Geopolitics

Cuba Loses Its Chance at Fuel After Russian Tanker Changes Route

The New York Times – World · US

A Russian tanker seemingly en route to Cuba with a lifeline of fuel has changed direction, a painful development for the island suffering under a U.S. oil bloc…

Geopolitics

Natural refusal or calculated move? Why Siddaramaiah said no to Rajya Sabha seat

Times of India – World · India

Siddaramaiah rejected a Rajya Sabha offer, opting to remain in Karnataka politics after resigning as Chief Minister. This decision complicates the transition f…

Geopolitics

No case if you exit voluntarily, Amit Shah tells Bangladesh illegals

Times of India – World · India

'Bengal Govt Will Then Help You Return'

Geopolitics

‘I had to stop him!’ Shastri reveals when Kohli nearly lost control in Australia

Times of India – World · India

Former India coach Ravi Shastri intervened during the 2014-15 Melbourne Test, stopping Virat Kohli from a heated confrontation with Mitchell Johnson after the …

Geopolitics

Centre may use IAF planes to fly NEET retest papers, PM Modi monitoring security: Report

Times of India – World · India

Here are four clear bullet points summarizing the article: • Manash Pratim Gohain is a seasoned journalist with over two decades of experience at The Times of…

Geopolitics

Child marriage persists despite national decline, West Bengal tops list: Data

Times of India – World · India

Here is a summary of the article in 4 bullet points: • Anuja Jaiswal is a Senior Assistant Editor at The Times of India with an 18-year career in narrative jo…

Geopolitics

Bareilly education officers ordered to collect cattle fodder

Times of India – World · India

Here are four clear bullet points summarizing the article: • Krishna Chaudhary is a senior correspondent for a news organization. • His beat covers Western Ut…

Geopolitics

Australia charges alleged ISIL-linked woman after return from Syria

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Case follows repatriation of women and children held for years in Syrian camps without trial.

Geopolitics

Kenya: Deadly fire breaks out at girls' boarding school

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

At least 16 students were killed and 73 injured at a girls' boarding school in central Kenya, authorities said.

Geopolitics

Uefa drags its heels over action against Russia’s fake Ukrainian clubs

The Guardian – World · Europe

Imitation versions of Shakhtar and Zorya in RussiaUkrainian FA urged Uefa to take action last yearUefa is yet to take action against the integration of clubs f…

Geopolitics

In court as Matthew Perry's assistant sentenced

BBC News – World · Europe

BBC's Shaimaa Khalil was in the room as Kenneth Iwamansa, who injected Perry with ketamine, was sentenced to 41 months in prison.

Geopolitics

Eye on China, Pakistan: India plans major battlefield upgrade for ageing T-72 tanks

Times of India – World · India

India's T-72 tanks, once cutting-edge, are undergoing a significant upgrade under Project Rhino, receiving new engines and advanced fire-control systems. This …

Geopolitics

Shampoo, sacks and more: How is Middle East conflict making your groceries costlier?

Times of India – World · India

Your daily essentials, from shampoo to biscuits, are set to become pricier. A global conflict is driving up raw material costs, forcing companies to hike pric…

Geopolitics

Karnataka CM likely to step down; DKS, Siddaramaiah bonhomie: What happened at breakfast meeting?

Times of India – World · India

Here are 4 clear bullet points summarizing the news article: • The Times of India's (TOI) News Desk is a dedicated team of journalists working around the cloc…

Geopolitics

Alabama pushes US Supreme Court to approve congressional map for midterms

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Republicans have revived a push to implement a congressional map that was rejected in 2023 for racial discrimination.

Geopolitics

Bolivia’s president warns ‘time is running out’ amid protest crisis

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Bolivia’s president has warned protesters “time is running out” amid a weeks-long standoff.

Geopolitics

Ebola: Uganda closes border with DR Congo as virus spreads

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

Uganda has shut its border "with immediate effect," despite warnings by the WHO that the move could backfire and cause the disease to spread.

Geopolitics

YouTuber arrested for allegedly using AI to defame Korean actor

BBC News – World · Europe

The YouTuber allegedly made false claims that fuelled a career-ending scandal for Kim Soo-hyun.

General

Dissident flees China by inflatable boat, hoping it’s 4th time lucky on escape attempts

NBC News – World · US

A Chinese dissident who fled the country aboard an inflatable boat has been detained in South Korea, with rights groups calling for him to be granted asylum af…

General

Inside Venezuela’s economic crisis after Maduro’s capture

NBC News – World · US

NBC News contributor Ana Vanessa Herrero takes us inside Venezuela to look at the economic fallout four months after the capture of Nicolás Maduro. She speaks …

Geopolitics

Trump Says He Feels No Political Pressure to Make an Iran Deal

The New York Times – World · US

President Trump held out hope for a peace agreement, but said high oil prices would not force his hand.

Geopolitics

Uganda Closes Border With Congo as Ebola Fears Rise

The New York Times – World · US

Seven confirmed cases of the virus have already been reported in Kampala, the capital, but officials say the country has robust disease surveillance.

Geopolitics

A Quiet Pacific Village Becomes China’s Security Testing Ground

The New York Times – World · US

When a remote Pacific village asked for help with rowdy youth, the Chinese police arrived with a surveillance system. Then came the backlash.

Geopolitics

Siddaramaiah vs DK Shivakumar: Why Congress faces its toughest balancing act in Karnataka

Times of India – World · India

Karnataka's Congress faces a leadership crisis as Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Deputy CM D.K. Shivakumar's power struggle intensifies. The party high comman…

Geopolitics

Hamas confirms death of military chief Mohammed Odeh in Israeli strike

Times of India – World · India

Hamas's armed wing confirmed the death of its military chief, Mohammed Odeh, in an Israeli strike, stating he was assassinated along with his family. Israel ha…

Geopolitics

India tightens screening after 2 suspected Ebola cases surface

Times of India – World · India

Here are four concise bullet points summarizing the article: • Anuja Jaiswal is a Senior Assistant Editor at The Times of India with 18 years of experience in…

Geopolitics

Cowboys rumored to eye blockbuster trade for Raiders' $100M Maxx Crosby

Times of India – World · India

The Dallas Cowboys continue to be linked with Las Vegas Raiders star Maxx Crosby in trade speculation. Reports suggest the Raiders previously sought two first-…

Geopolitics

'What I'm doing is dangerous business': Donald Trump after White House shooting

Times of India – World · India

President Trump acknowledged the dangers of public office, stating he doesn't dwell on threats to effectively lead. This comes after recent security scares, i…

Geopolitics

Chinese dissident escapes to South Korea by rubber boat

The Hindu – World · India

The reported escape of veteran Chinese activist Dong Guangping to South Korea has drawn international attention to the challenges faced by political dissidents…

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