Geopolitics
Prisoner swap goes ahead as Kyiv mourns 24 killed in Russian strike on flats
BBC News – World · Europe
Among the victims in Kyiv was 12-year-old Lyubava Yakovleva, whose father was killed during the war.
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Geopolitics
Trump Discussed U.S. Arms Sales With Xi ‘In Great Detail’
The New York Times – World · US
The engagement between the president and the Chinese leader may have tested a decades-old U.S. assurance to Taiwan not to consult Beijing on the topic.
Geopolitics
Back From China, Trump Faces Decision on Whether to Resume Strikes on Iran
The New York Times – World · US
Top aides have drafted battle plans as peace negotiations have stalled.
Geopolitics
Photos: Cuba Plunges Into Darkness as U.S. Cuts Off Oil Supply
The New York Times – World · US
The United States has choked off Cuba’s fuel supply, plunging the already impoverished island into an acute energy crisis.
Geopolitics
The Push to Indict Raúl Castro, Cuba’s Former President
The New York Times – World · US
Mr. Castro, Cuba’s former president, could soon face charges in the 1996 killings of four volunteer airmen who were members of a humanitarian group that search…
Geopolitics
How a Drug Cartel Made a Mexican State Its Tool
The New York Times – World · US
Cartel insiders say that in exchange for bribes and political support they were allowed to operate in Sinaloa state with near total freedom.
Geopolitics
'No order without hearing us': Hindu party files caveat in SC after HC Bhojshala verdict
Times of India – World · India
Following the Madhya Pradesh High Court's ruling that the Bhojshala-Kamal Maula complex is a temple of Goddess Saraswati, caveat pleas were filed in the Suprem…
Geopolitics
Israel-Lebanon ceasefire extended for 45 days as peace talks continue
Times of India – World · India
Here are four clear bullet points summarizing the article: • TOI World Desk features a team of experienced journalists and writers who cover global events. • …
Geopolitics
Marsh lights up Lucknow, dents CSK's playoff push in LSG's seven-wicket victory
Times of India – World · India
Here are 4 clear bullet points summarizing the article: • TOI Sports Desk provides comprehensive updates on various sports. • Reports include nuanced match re…
Geopolitics
Afridi clashes with Pakistan captain in dressing room after shock Bangladesh defeat
Times of India – World · India
Pakistan's Test defeat to Bangladesh has ignited dressing-room friction, with captain Shan Masood reportedly clashing with pace spearhead Shaheen Shah Afridi o…
Geopolitics
'Ek din ka mukhya mantri': Jasprit Bumrah reacts after MI captaincy debut
Times of India – World · India
Jasprit Bumrah captained Mumbai Indians for the first time in IPL 2026, leading them to a win against Punjab Kings. Drawing a parallel to the film 'Nayak', Bum…
Geopolitics
‘Multiple antemortem injuries’: Chilling details emerge in Noida dowry death case
Times of India – World · India
A retired district judge and her advocate son were booked in Bhopal for the alleged dowry death of the latter's wife, Twisha Sharma. Sharma was found hanging a…
Geopolitics
Petrol, diesel price hike: App based gig workers call for nationwide strike
Times of India – World · India
Gig workers are staging a temporary nationwide strike, halting app-based services from 12 pm to 5 pm on Saturday. This protest, organized by GIPSWU, targets ri…
Geopolitics
‘I got really scared’: how the Philippine Senate shoot-out unfolded
South China Morning Post – World · China
Tensions were already high on Wednesday night in the Philippine Senate, days after lawmakers abruptly ousted its leader and an ex-police chief wanted by the In…
Geopolitics
‘Dispute over money’: Accused in Delhi bus gangrape case tells cops; what we know so far
Times of India – World · India
Delhi Police have apprehended the driver and conductor of a private sleeper bus. They are accused of raping a 30-year-old woman in Nangloi three days ago. The …
Geopolitics
'Compromised PM': Rahul Gandhi's fresh swipe at PM Modi over India-US trade deal
Times of India – World · India
Rahul Gandhi has accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of striking a "deal for Adani's release" with the US, rather than a genuine trade agreement. The Congress…
Geopolitics
'Elections over, vasooli shuru': Oppn hits out at PM over fuel hike with 'mehangayi man' jab
Times of India – World · India
Fuel prices have increased across India. Petrol and diesel rates have gone up by Rs 3 per litre. Opposition parties are criticising the Modi government. They s…
Geopolitics
From Meitei-Kuki to Naga-Kuki: Conflict widens across Manipur’s hills & valley
Times of India – World · India
The complex tensions in Manipur have surged beyond the Meitei and Kuki-Zo conflict, drawing the Naga groups into a heated fray. Retired Lt Gen Prabin Kalita po…
Tech & Startups
Meta’s New Reality: Record High Profits. Record Low Morale
Wired · Global
Next week, Meta is cutting about 10 percent of its staff. WIRED spoke with more than a dozen current and former employees about what it's like inside a company…
Geopolitics
Truck driver arrested after accident leaves 1 highway worker dead, 5 others hurt
South China Morning Post – World · China
Hong Kong police arrested a driver after his truck hit a parked vehicle and killed a worker on a closed section of the Cheung Tsing Highway in Tsing Yi in an a…
Geopolitics
Elderly woman dies in fire sparked by faulty air-conditioner in Hong Kong flat
South China Morning Post – World · China
A 70-year-old woman has died in a fire at a Hong Kong flat, with police suspecting it was caused by a malfunctioning air-conditioner. The blaze broke out at Yu…
Geopolitics
Cathay Pacific debuts on Hong Kong Stock Exchange in 1986 – SCMP archive
South China Morning Post – World · China
Turnover soars as Cathay takes off By Jerry Norton This article was first published on May 16, 1986 Cathay Pacific Airways had a memorable take-off in the stoc…
Geopolitics
Could Iran war trigger a hunger crisis?
Al Jazeera – News · Middle East
The UN warns disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz could drive up food and fertiliser costs, and worsen global hunger.
Geopolitics
Israel says it will sue New York Times over article on sexual abuse of Palestinian prisoners
The Guardian – World · Europe
Media law experts cast doubt on viability of a defamation lawsuit promised by Netanyahu over Nicholas Kristof essayIsrael’s prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu,…
Geopolitics
Andy Burnham has path to challenge PM but must win byelection first
The Guardian – World · Europe
Greater Manchester mayor would need to win Makerfield seat before launching campaign for Labour leadershipAndy Burnham now has a potential route back to parlia…
Geopolitics
‘It’s like stealing’: Palestinian family’s seized property listed on Booking.com
The Guardian – World · Europe
West Bank home described as ‘ideal for outdoor gatherings’ is among 41 listed rentals in illegal Israeli settlements Some of Mohammad al-Sbeih’s fondest childh…
Geopolitics
For anxious Taiwan, Trump’s silence after Xi talks is best possible outcome
The Guardian – World · Europe
Island breathes sigh of relief as fears recede that US could jettison longstanding supportBefore this week’s summit between the Chinese and US presidents, Taiw…
Geopolitics
Tape shows Bolsonaro son asking jailed banker for $26.8m to fund film on father
The Guardian – World · Europe
Revelation seen as serious blow to candidacy of Flávio Bolsonaro, Brazil’s leading rightwing presidential hopefulFlávio Bolsonaro, Brazil’s leading rightwing p…
Geopolitics
Former Nigerian minister sentenced to 75 years in rare corruption verdict
BBC News – World · Europe
Former Power Minister Saleh Mamman was convicted last week - but the authorities do not know his whereabouts.
Geopolitics
'Pretty miraculous' - 11 rescued after pilot ditches plane in Atlantic
BBC News – World · Europe
The survivors spent about five hours on a life raft before being rescued by the US Air Force off Florida's coast.
Geopolitics
Ukraine rescuers pull dead from rubble of Kyiv flats after massive Russian strikes
BBC News – World · Europe
Two children are among at least 16 killed in Ukraine's capital in massive Russian drone and missile attacks, officials say.
Geopolitics
China Restores Beef Trade With U.S. as Goodwill Gesture for Trump Visit
The New York Times – World · US
Beijing approved beef shipment licenses for hundreds of American slaughterhouses, although it appeared to claw back many of them later in the day.
Geopolitics
Russia Pummels Kyiv in the Largest Drone Attack of the War
The New York Times – World · US
At least 12 people were killed and dozens were wounded in a drone and missile assault, days after President Vladimir Putin of Russia said the war could end soo…
Geopolitics
Over 100 People Killed in India’s Uttar Pradesh as Storms Wreak Destruction
The New York Times – World · US
The deaths were scattered across a swath of India’s most populous state, Uttar Pradesh, where many homes were destroyed.
Geopolitics
Inside the Secret Mission to Fly Taiwan’s President to Africa
The New York Times – World · US
From satellite phone check-ins to a borrowed royal plane, new details show how Taiwan’s leader’s team outwitted China and pulled off an audacious journey to so…
Geopolitics
The art of the kneel: China hands Donald Trump a reality check about its rise
Times of India – World · India
Here are four clear bullet points summarizing the article: • US President Donald Trump will visit Beijing this week, marking a significant diplomatic gesture.…
Geopolitics
BJP seizes power, Congress negotiates it: What the latest CM picks reveal
Times of India – World · India
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Geopolitics
Manipur killings trigger retaliatory abductions, 38 people held hostage
Times of India – World · India
Manipur faces a critical crisis as tensions rise following the tragic deaths of three church leaders and a civilian, leading to a wave of kidnappings and paral…
Geopolitics
NEET leak probe: CBI sleuths zero in on potential ‘insider role’
Times of India – World · India
Here are four clear bullet points summarizing the article: • Raj Shekhar Jha is a journalist for the Times of India. • He has over a decade of experience repo…
Geopolitics
BRICS consensus on West Asia uncertain as Iran, UAE spar at meeting
Times of India – World · India
BRICS foreign ministers are struggling to agree on a joint statement concerning West Asia. Tensions flared between the UAE and Iran during the meeting. Iran ac…
Geopolitics
Kyiv building collapses after Russian strike, reportedly trapping residents
Al Jazeera – News · Middle East
Russia attacked the Ukrainian capital Kyiv with drones and missiles, damaging several buildings.
Geopolitics
3 killed, including child, in Delhi’s Alipur hit-and-run; dumper driver held
Times of India – World · India
A tragic hit-and-run in outer Delhi's Alipur claimed the lives of three individuals, including a six-year-old girl, and left four others seriously injured. A d…
Geopolitics
4 dead, 10 injured after bus-tanker collision triggers massive fire on Gujarat highway
Times of India – World · India
A tragic collision between a private luxury bus and an asphalt-laden tanker near Sangani village in Gujarat's Surendranagar district resulted in a devastating …
Geopolitics
Malaysia weighs legal action after Norway blocks missile exports
South China Morning Post – World · China
Malaysia said on Wednesday it was weighing legal action after Norway blocked the export of missiles ordered for its navy, in a last-minute decision that has de…
Geopolitics
Who is Ronald dela Rosa, the ICC-wanted lawmaker holed up in the Philippine Senate?
South China Morning Post – World · China
Philippine Senator Ronald dela Rosa called on the public to step in to prevent law enforcement agents from handing him over to the International Criminal Cou…
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