Geopolitics
Israel kills one boy, injures officers in strike on Gaza police station
Al Jazeera – News · Middle East
A 15-year-old boy, Mahmoud Sahweil, was killed when Israel struck a Gaza police station.
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Correspondents’ dinner suspect faces new charge of assaulting federal officer
The Guardian – World · Europe
Revised indictment alleges Cole Allen, accused of targeting Trump, assaulted federal officer with deadly weaponCole Tomas Allen, the suspected gunman at the Wh…
Geopolitics
Romanian PM ousted in no-confidence vote
BBC News – World · Europe
Ilie Bolojan lost the vote after the largest party in his coalition joined the far-right opposition to depose him.
Geopolitics
Nine coal miners die in gas explosion in Colombia
BBC News – World · Europe
The explosion is the latest accident in the locality of Sutatausa, the site of another deadly mine disaster in 2023.
Geopolitics
Deadly Russian Strikes Rip Into Ukrainian Cities
The New York Times – World · US
At least 12 people were killed in Zaporizhzhia, one of the highest tolls from a single attack so far this year. The cities of Dnipro and Kramatorsk were also a…
Geopolitics
TVK's Vijay to take oath as CM on May 7 - short of majority, how will he form govt?
Times of India – World · India
TVK chief Vijay will be sworn in as Tamil Nadu's Chief Minister on May 7, securing 108 seats. Despite falling short of a majority, the party plans to seek supp…
Geopolitics
NC will hand over Kargil council reins to Congress, Farooq Abdullah says after ‘feud’
Times of India – World · India
Here are four clear bullet points summarizing the news article: • NC president Farooq Abdullah announces party will hand over Ladakh Autonomous Hill Developme…
Geopolitics
Man linked to Bishnoi network shot in Canada
Times of India – World · India
Here are four clear bullet points summarizing the article: • Raj Shekhar Jha is a journalist with over 10 years of experience at the Times of India. • He has …
Geopolitics
Pak politician reveals Islamabad ties with terror groups
Times of India – World · India
Here are four clear bullet points summarizing the article: • Raj Shekhar Jha is a journalist with over 10 years' experience. • He reports on national security…
Geopolitics
Tamil Nadu verdict: Vijay stakes claim, Congress offers conditional support
Times of India – World · India
Here are four clear bullet points summarizing the article: • Julie Mariappan is a seasoned journalist with over 20 years of experience. • She currently serves…
Geopolitics
Chandigarh: Power bank catches fire on IndiGo flight; 6 injured in emergency evacuation
Times of India – World · India
Panic erupted on an IndiGo flight from Hyderabad to Chandigarh when a power bank ignited mid-cabin after landing. Six passengers sustained injuries during the …
Geopolitics
Hantavirus outbreak: Seven cases confirmed or suspected on stranded cruise ship
The Hindu – World · India
The seven cases included three people who had died, one who was critically ill and three with mild symptoms, the WHO said in a statement late on May 4
Startups
Cold chain, hot demand: How quick commerce is rewriting India's ice cream playbook
Your Story · India
Quick commerce is turning ice cream into an impulse buy, prompting brands to rethink formats, distribution, and how consumers indulge at home.
Geopolitics
‘Phantom birth’ scam spooks Thailand as hundreds of babies get fake citizenship
South China Morning Post – World · China
Authorities in Thailand are unravelling a “phantom birth’’ racket involving possibly hundreds of babies – mainly Chinese – falsely registered as Thais by corru…
Geopolitics
Drones shatter months of relative calm in Sudan’s capital as international airport targeted
South China Morning Post – World · China
Sudan’s armed forces blamed a drone attack on Monday that targeted Khartoum airport on the United Arab Emirates and Ethiopia, the latest in a barrage of assau…
Geopolitics
Anger over green light for traffic lights on Argyll’s ‘Bridge over the Atlantic’
The Guardian – World · Europe
Plans to install traffic lights on Clachan Bridge will ruin tourist attraction and endanger pedestrians, critics warnTraffic lights are to be installed beside …
Geopolitics
Canadian fiddler sues Google after AI Overview wrongly claimed he was a sex offender
The Guardian – World · Europe
Ashley MacIsaac, who is seeking $1.5m in civil lawsuit, says inaccurate information led to concert cancellationAn acclaimed Canadian fiddle player has launched…
Geopolitics
'Unacceptable': MEA condemns attack on UAE's Fujairah that injured three Indians
Times of India – World · India
Here are 4 clear bullet points summarizing the article: • The Times of India (TOI) has a dedicated team of journalists working around-the-clock. • Their missi…
Geopolitics
A star is born in Tamil Nadu politics: Quiet, introverted, persistent
Times of India – World · India
Vijay's transformation from a shy child star to a perseverant cinematic icon is not just a tale of talent, but a narrative of determination that now propels hi…
Geopolitics
Bookie allegedly shot dead by Khalistani shooters in Canada; gang links under probe
Times of India – World · India
A man, identified by the alias Sam Canada and known as a bookie, was fatally shot in a Surrey office building, believed to be a targeted execution. Authorities…
Geopolitics
Who will be West Bengal CM? Suvendu Adhikari, Dilip Ghosh top contenders
Times of India – World · India
The BJP has secured a decisive victory in West Bengal, ending the Trinamool Congress's 15-year reign with a two-thirds majority. Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee…
Geopolitics
Election results 2026: How BJP beat anti-incumbency, one state at a time even as rivals lagged
Times of India – World · India
Here are four clear bullet points summarizing the article: • A journalist at The Times of India has over two years of experience in digital news desk. • He sp…
Geopolitics
'I am their next target': Raghav Chadha alleges 'vendetta politics' by Punjab govt
Times of India – World · India
Rajya Sabha member Raghav Chadha accused the AAP-led Punjab government of using state machinery for political vendetta against MPs who joined the BJP. He alleg…
Geopolitics
Birthday girl, 10, among 3 dead in Colombia monster truck crash
South China Morning Post – World · China
A Colombian girl celebrating her 10th birthday was among three people crushed to death at a monster truck display when a vehicle veered out of control and plou…
Geopolitics
Police clash with protesters after ICE arrest in New York
Al Jazeera – News · Middle East
Police clashed with protesters outside a New York hospital where a man arrested by ICE agents was being treated.
Geopolitics
Germany news: Merz plays down US military withdrawal plans
Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has said a US threat to pull troops out of Germany is "nothing new." Meanwhile, Germany’s interior minister says border contro…
Geopolitics
Nigeria evacuating 130 citizens from South Africa after anti-migrant protests turn violent
Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe
As reports of xenophobic attacks in South Africa continue, Nigeria said it would repatriate its citizens who want to leave.
Geopolitics
Two volunteers among three dead off NSW coast after rescue boat rolls while trying to help sinking yacht
The Guardian – World · Europe
Three people confirmed dead but four made it to shore after rescue went wrong in rough seasFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaki…
Geopolitics
A Portfolio of Work From The Times’s Pulitzer Prize-Winning Photographer
The New York Times – World · US
The photographer Saher Alghorra reported on the Gaza conflict while enduring the dire conditions his images portrayed.
Geopolitics
What to Know About the Suspected Hantavirus Outbreak on an Atlantic Cruise Ship
The New York Times – World · US
Three passengers of the MV Hondius died after showing symptoms of the rare disease. Health authorities confirmed one case and are investigating five others.
Geopolitics
After the Hong Kong Fire Killed 3 Generations of His Family, A Son Searches for Justice
The New York Times – World · US
Lee Chun Ho lost four members of his household in last November’s apartment-tower blaze. He’s now telling an investigative committee what contractors ignored.
Geopolitics
With World Distracted by Iran War, Israeli Settlers Intensify Attacks in West Bank
The New York Times – World · US
Israel has failed to arrest a wave of violence against Palestinians, prompting military officials to urge the government to intervene.
Geopolitics
Gujarat woman found dead in Jammu hotel basement
Times of India – World · India
Here are four clear bullet points summarizing the news article: • A 21-year-old married woman from Surat, Gujarat was found dead in a basement under construct…
Geopolitics
MI win battle of bursts vs base: Rohit-Rickelton script Mumbai's highest IPL chase
Times of India – World · India
The two openers added 143 runs for the first wicket, their third century stand in the IPL, and set up the chase. Mumbai Indians chased down 229 after LSG had s…
Geopolitics
'Khela hoye geche': 10 moves that helped BJP breach Mamata's Bengal fortress
Times of India – World · India
Here are four clear bullet points summarizing the article: • Priyanka Mukherjee is an Assistant News Editor at The Times of India. • She juggles breaking news…
Geopolitics
NaMoshkar: Bengal debut for BJP sarkar
Times of India – World · India
Here are four clear bullet points summarizing the article: • Mamata Banerjee used a similar strategy in her 2022 campaign as in 2021, running as the sole cand…
Geopolitics
Pakistan Foreign Minister discusses regional situation with Iranian counterpart
The Hindu – World · India
Mr. Dar, who is also the Deputy Prime Minister, reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to promoting constructive engagement, underscoring that dialogue and diplomacy…
Geopolitics
Former New York mayor Giuliani hospitalised in critical condition
South China Morning Post – World · China
Former New York City mayor Rudy Giuliani is hospitalised in critical but stable condition, his spokesperson said Sunday, days after the Republican hoarsely tol…
Geopolitics
Paralysed dancer Mo Li testifies in court for first time over Mirror concert accident
South China Morning Post – World · China
A Hong Kong dancer left paralysed after being struck by a giant screen at a concert by popular Cantopop boy band Mirror testified for the first time in court o…
Geopolitics
Ex-New York Mayor Giuliani in hospital, condition 'critical'
Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe
Rudy Giuliani was dubbed "America’s mayor" for leading New York City through the aftermath of the 9/11 terror attacks in 2001. But his reputation took a deep d…
Geopolitics
‘They know they’re safe’: beagles saved from US research facility after protests
The Guardian – World · Europe
Big Dog Ranch Rescue made deal to buy 1,500 dogs from Ridglan Farms, a Wisconsin breeding and research facilityThe first beagles removed from a Wisconsin dog b…
Geopolitics
Rudy Giuliani hospitalised in ‘critical but stable’ condition
The Guardian – World · Europe
Spokesperson calls former New York City mayor ‘a fighter’ but does not say cause of his hospitalizationRudy Giuliani, former mayor of New York City, has been h…
Geopolitics
Rape-murder of 3-year-old: Kin seek death, protest shuts down Pune district
Times of India – World · India
A brutal rape and murder of a three-year-old girl has sparked outrage in Pune's Bhor-Rajgad belt, leading to a shutdown. The victim's family refuses to meet po…
Geopolitics
Assembly elections highlights: Trends show BJP ahead in Bengal, Assam; close contest in Tamil Nadu, Kerala
Times of India – World · India
Here are four clear bullet points summarizing the article: • The TOI News Desk operates 24/7 to deliver current and comprehensive news updates to Times of Ind…
Geopolitics
Vijay for beginners: The cinema star who could become Tamil Nadu's 'Thalapathy'
Times of India – World · India
And today, one of the starkest outliers in the early trends is the performance of Vijay’s TVK. But who is Vijay, who, if trends hold, could become the new Thal…
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