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Geopolitics

Malaysia probes ex-anti-corruption chief Azam Baki over whistle-blower threat

South China Morning Post – World · China

Malaysia’s recently retired anti-corruption chief, Azam Baki, is under police investigation for allegedly threatening a whistle-blower linked to a mineral lice…

Geopolitics

Israel ‘intensifies’ attacks in Lebanon killing at least 31 people

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

At least 31 people have been killed in Israeli attacks across southern Lebanon.

Geopolitics

‘Naturally scared’: India’s Muslims denied public spaces for Eid prayers

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Mosques are asking worshippers to pray in shifts, as authorities issue threats against congregations.

Geopolitics

Gilgeous-Alexander, Thunder outlast Spurs to reach brink of NBA Finals

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Oklahoma City Thunder are a win away from a return to the finals after Game 5 victory.

Geopolitics

Dissident detained in South Korea after fleeing China in rubber boat

The Guardian – World · Europe

Dong Guangping has tried to escape on several previous occasions after been jailed for his activism in ChinaA Chinese dissident has washed up on the shores of …

Geopolitics

Arun Dhumal Exclusive: Sooryavanshi embodies IPL's tagline of 'where talent meets opportunity'

Times of India – World · India

In an IPL season bereft of the talent and regular presence of MS Dhoni and Rohit Sharma, 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has seemingly taken over the mantle. …

Geopolitics

Indian Navy foils possible piracy attack near merchant vessel in Western Indian Ocean

Times of India – World · India

INS Kolkata thwarted a potential pirate attack on merchant vessel MV Mashallah 1 in the Western Indian Ocean. The Indian Navy warship, on anti-piracy patrol, s…

Geopolitics

Another abuse scandal rocks France after Gisèle Pelicot, this time involving children

Times of India – World · India

In a troubling turn of events, Paris finds itself at the center of a child abuse controversy, with reports surpassing 100 allegations of mistreatment and sexua…

Geopolitics

Bakrid tensions flare near Mumbai as goats removed from Mira Road society amid protests

Times of India – World · India

Tensions erupted in Mira Road over goats kept in a housing society ahead of Bakri Eid. Following viral videos and an injury, authorities removed around 40-50 g…

Geopolitics

Red Balloon launches India’s 1st super pressure balloon, eyes entry into elite near-space club

Times of India – World · India

India's first indigenous super pressure balloon, developed by Red Balloon Aerospace, has successfully launched from Vijayawada. This near-space technology aims…

Geopolitics

Shanxi mine disaster casts shadow over province’s shift from coal to culture

South China Morning Post – World · China

Shanxi, China’s top coal-producing province, has attempted to rebrand from a polluting, high-risk mining hub into a cultural and tourist destination. However, …

Geopolitics

Bad-mannered or racist? Debate rages over Hong Kong principal’s Singapore clash

South China Morning Post – World · China

Debates continued to rage online after a Hong Kong school principal was filmed verbally abusing two South Asian security guards in Singapore, with viewers divi…

Geopolitics

Passengers praise efficiency as Hong Kong airport’s Terminal 2 opens

South China Morning Post – World · China

Passengers have praised the expanded second terminal at Hong Kong airport for its efficiency upon reopening, but say more convenient boarding arrangements are …

Geopolitics

Aftermath of deadly Israeli strikes in southern Lebanon

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

New videos show widespread destruction in Maarakeh following deadly Israeli strikes across southern Lebanon.

Geopolitics

Brazil’s Flavio Bolsonaro meets with Trump amid troubled presidential bid

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Son of former President Jair Bolsonaro is fighting to recover from a scandal that has rocked his presidential campaign.

Geopolitics

One person killed in latest US military strike on alleged drug boat in Pacific

The Guardian – World · Europe

Nearly 200 people killed in Trump administration’s deadly campaign as strikes draw widespread condemnationThe US military launched another strike Tuesday on a …

Geopolitics

Image of ‘twin babies’ used by anti-abortion activist appears to show sugar gliders

The Guardian – World · Europe

Joanna Howe says the image was sent to her by a woman ashamed of her abortion, and used it to support ‘rally for Emma and Ruth’ in favour of NSW billFollow our…

Geopolitics

Watch: Bridge collapses and car swept away in China river

BBC News – World · Europe

The driver and passengers of the car managed to escape before the bridge gave way in Xiaogan.

Geopolitics

One killed and others missing after chemical explosion at US paper mill

BBC News – World · Europe

Nine others were injured and another nine are missing after a tank ruptured at a paper mill in Longview, Washington.

Geopolitics

Rescuers in Laos Scramble to Reach 7 People Trapped in Flooded Cave

The New York Times – World · US

The group, which was searching for gold, has been trapped for almost a week. Divers who were involved in the 2018 rescue of a Thai youth soccer team have joine…

Geopolitics

Belgium Crash Kills 4 as Train Hits School Van

The New York Times – World · US

Two children, 12 and 15, were among those killed in the crash near Brussels, officials said. The students in the van attended a special education school.

Geopolitics

Petrol pain: How fuel price hike complicates RBI’s inflation fight

Times of India – World · India

Every Re 1 hike in petrol, diesel, CNG, and LPG costs feeds into inflationary pressures in the economy, and also indirectly impacts discretionary spending, hen…

Geopolitics

'Avoid rabble rousing': Ladakh L-G tells Wangchuk after 'support' to Cockroach Janta Party

Times of India – World · India

Here are four clear bullet points summarizing the news article: • Ladakh L-G Vinai Kumar Saxena asked Sonam Wangchuk to stop spreading "misleading and provoca…

Geopolitics

3 years on, acid attack survivor wins right to disability review

Times of India – World · India

Here are four clear bullet points summarizing the news article: • Acid attack survivor Reshma Qureshi, 28, has won her three-year battle for justice after an …

Geopolitics

Government softens stance on repossession of Delhi Gymkhana Club premises

Times of India – World · India

The Centre clarified in Delhi High Court that June 5 was an "option" for the Delhi Gymkhana Club to vacate, not a forced handover. This statement offered relie…

Geopolitics

Global oil price gains 3% as U.S. Military strikes on Iran add to peace deal uncertainty

The Hindu – World · India

Energy markets reacted sharply to renewed military tensions and fragile diplomacy between Washington and Tehran, with the Strait of Hormuz remaining partially …

Geopolitics

Hongkongers stuck for hours, as 673,000 return via land checkpoints after holiday

South China Morning Post – World · China

Thousands of Hongkongers were stuck for hours at multiple land checkpoints in what one traveller called “unprecedented” large crowds on Monday night, as more t…

Geopolitics

Family of missing woman hope raid on UK-based sect will bring answers

The Guardian – World · Europe

Seven years after Lisa Wiese went missing, a police raid on the Ahmadi Religion of Peace and Light has given her family a glimmer of hopeAs he watched the foot…

Geopolitics

UK experiences ‘tropical night’ after hottest ever May day

The Guardian – World · Europe

Temperatures did not fall below 21.3C on Monday night at Kenley airfield in south LondonThe UK experienced a “tropical night” on Monday as the record for highe…

Geopolitics

Wave of child abuse cases shakes schools in Paris

BBC News – World · Europe

A school assistant goes on trial accused of sexual mistreatment of children in his care, in the latest case to rock the Paris school system.

Geopolitics

Inside India’s Manipur State, Where Violence and Division Are Routine

The New York Times – World · US

Three years after riots tore apart Manipur, the state remains in disarray. Barbed wire and armed checkpoints made it difficult for Times reporters to cross, ev…

Geopolitics

'Killed her over secret 1st marriage': Missing woman found dead in washroom; husband under scanner

Times of India – World · India

A 22-year-old woman's decomposed body was found in a locked bathroom in IMT Manesar, days after she went missing. Police are investigating her husband, Ankit, …

Geopolitics

KKR IPL 2026 review: Why Rahane’s side never recovered from their horror start

Times of India – World · India

Kolkata Knight Riders faced a disappointing IPL 2026 season, missing the playoffs for the second consecutive year. A winless start and injuries to key players …

Geopolitics

How Russia’s Kh-101 missile uses decoy flares to slip past air defence shields

Times of India – World · India

Russia is upgrading its Kh-101 cruise missiles with advanced countermeasures to counter Ukraine's air defences. Recent footage shows these missiles deploying f…

Geopolitics

Quad meeting in Delhi: Terrorism, maritime security and energy dominate talks

Times of India – World · India

Here are four clear bullet points summarizing the article: • The TOI News Desk is a team of dedicated journalists working 24/7. • They deliver current and com…

Geopolitics

India-US ink rare earth pact as China concerns grow: How New Delhi could benefit

Times of India – World · India

India and the US have signed a bilateral framework to secure supplies, mining, and processing of critical minerals and rare earth elements. This agreement aims…

Geopolitics

Karnataka power tussle reaches Delhi: Siddaramaiah, DKS hold key meet with Congress top brass

Times of India – World · India

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has been summoned to Delhi for a crucial meeting with the party high command amid ongoing speculation about a leadership …

Geopolitics

'Distress' over abortion, Rs 7 lakh claim, going off radar: What Twisha Sharma’s husband told cops

Times of India – World · India

Prime accused Samarth Singh told investigators his wife, model-turned-actor Twisha Sharma, was distressed after an abortion and claimed he gave her Rs 7 lakh. …

Geopolitics

Director of Venezuela ‘torture’ prison, Elvis Macuare Guerrero, fired after riot

The Hindu – World · India

Venezuelan Prison Director Elvis Macuare Guerrero fired amid riots by inmates protesting torture and demanding humane treatment

Geopolitics

French teenagers arrested in connection with murder of 11-year-old boy

South China Morning Post – World · China

Two teenagers were in police custody in northwestern France on Monday, a day after an 11-year-old boy was found dead with a wet towel tied around his neck, pro…

Geopolitics

Subdued Lebanon Liberation Day celebrations under new Israeli occupation

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Twenty-six years after Israeli forces were driven out of southern Lebanon, fears of a new occupation have emerged.

Geopolitics

Explosion threat at southern California chemical tank eliminated, firefighters say

The Guardian – World · Europe

US officials credit overnight cooling and monitoring for stabilising tank after leak fears triggered mass evacuationFirefighters contending with an overheating…

Geopolitics

Anger grows after China's deadliest coal mining disaster in years

BBC News – World · Europe

On China's tightly-controlled internet, people are calling for justice and questioning how this happened.

Geopolitics

More than 1.5m foreign pilgrims begin Hajj despite Iran war fears

BBC News – World · Europe

Saudi Arabia says that is 11,000 more than the number of Muslims who travelled to the Gulf kingdom last year.

General

Ebola patients flee in attacks on DR Congo health facilities, hobbling response

NBC News – World · US

Doctors operating on the front lines of the fight against Ebola in Congo are having to deal with attacks on their facilities and fleeing patients.

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