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Geopolitics

Vote rigging at Wang Fuk Court went unchecked before deadly fire, inquiry hears

South China Morning Post – World · China

A public inquiry into Hong Kong’s deadliest fire in decades heard that authorities and representatives of Wang Fuk Court homeowners took no proactive steps aga…

Geopolitics

Baby food recalled in Austria after jar tests positive for rat poison

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Baby food brand HiPP recalls products after Austrian police say a tampered jar contained rodent poison.

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Russia claims Ukraine-linked bomb plot foiled, German woman arrested

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Russia's FSB accuses the woman, found with a bomb in her backpack, of taking part in a plot hatched by Ukraine.

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Ukraine hits Russian Black Sea port city, 1 dead

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

Russian authorities said one man was killed in a Ukrainian drone raid on city of Tuapse. Meanwhile, Russia arrested a German woman in an alleged bomb plot. DW …

Geopolitics

Myanmar military regime widens sanitary towel ban, claiming rebels use them for first aid

The Guardian – World · Europe

Activists say clamp down on period products to target insurgents is gender-based violence and violates rightsMyanmar’s military regime is expanding its ban on …

Geopolitics

Israeli army investigates soldier seen striking Jesus statue in Lebanon

The Guardian – World · Europe

IDF says sledgehammer photo circulating online is authentic and is being viewed with ‘great severity’The Israeli army has said it is investigating a soldier wh…

Geopolitics

Boost for energy sector: PM Modi to inaugurate Rs 79,450 crore petrochemical refinery — top things to know

Times of India – World · India

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate a significant refinery-cum-petrochemical complex in Rajasthan's Pachpadra. Developed by HPCL and the state governm…

Geopolitics

Virat Kohli, Anushka Sharma visit Vrindavan during RCB break; videos go viral

Times of India – World · India

Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma visited Vrindavan for a spiritual retreat, attending an "Ekantik Vartalaap" with Premanand Ji Maharaj. This marks their third vi…

Geopolitics

Is Hormuz still operational? How gunfire, vessel seizure are testing the Iran-US ceasefire

Times of India – World · India

The Strait of Hormuz faces severe disruption after a weekend of escalations, including ships coming under gunfire and a US seizure of an Iranian vessel. Commer…

Geopolitics

'It's all drama': Mamata Banerjee reacts to PM Modi's 'jhalmuri' break

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 around the clock. • They deliver cur…

Geopolitics

'Nitish Kumar was compromised': Rahul's big claim on 'Sushasan Babu's' Bihar exit

Times of India – World · India

Rahul Gandhi has attacked the NDA. He claimed Nitish Kumar was compromised during his Tamil Nadu campaign. Nitish Kumar recently moved to the Rajya Sabha. This…

Geopolitics

Summer rush sorted: Indian Railways rolls out over 900 special trains

Times of India – World · India

Indian Railways is launching 908 summer special trains, operating 18,262 trips between April 15 and July 15, 2026, to manage increased passenger demand. This i…

Geopolitics

Setback for Vijay: Madras HC flags 'Rs 100 cr irregularity' in TVK chief's affidavit

Times of India – World · India

A Bench comprising chief justice SA Dharmadhikari and Justice G Arul Murugan issued notices to Vijay, along with the Director General of Income Tax (Investigat…

Geopolitics

‘Attacked with beer bottles': 17-year-old killed by uncle over ‘affair’ with wife

Times of India – World · India

A shocking incident unfolded near Pamurayi village where a 17-year-old student was brutally murdered by his uncle. Driven by suspicion of an illicit affair wit…

Geopolitics

'Bengal will remember': TMC jabs PM Modi over 'jhalmuri break', claims Jharkhand CM had to return

Times of India – World · India

Trinamool Congress criticized Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his jhalmuri break in Jhargram, alleging it caused Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren to be denied choppe…

Geopolitics

Image of IDF soldier striking Jesus statue in Lebanon sparks outrage

Times of India – World · India

Here are four clear bullet points summarizing the article: • TOI World Desk is a team of journalists and writers dedicated to bringing you the latest global n…

Geopolitics

'Not a routine action': Cong says TN chief 'confined' under pretext of IT 'search' ahead of rally

Times of India – World · India

Congress alleges the Income Tax department "unlawfully confined" Tamil Nadu chief K Selvaperunthagai, calling it a "blatant misuse" of agencies by the BJP to o…

Geopolitics

7.4 magnitude earthquake hits Japan; tsunami warning issued

Times of India – World · India

Here are 4 clear bullet points summarizing the article: • TOI World Desk has a team of experienced journalists and writers who gather news from around the wor…

Geopolitics

Trump kept out of war room, 'screamed at aides': What happened after US jet was shot down in Iran

Times of India – World · India

A US jet downed over Iran caused turmoil in the White House. President Donald Trump pushed for immediate rescue of two missing airmen. Officials planned a comp…

Geopolitics

Outrage after Israeli soldier desecrates statue of Jesus Christ in Lebanon

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

A photo of an Israeli soldier smashing a statue of Jesus Christ in southern Lebanon has sparked widespread outrage.

Geopolitics

'Shedding crocodile tears': Opposition slams PM over women reservation bill

Times of India – World · India

Here are four clear bullet points summarizing the article: • Opposition accuses PM Narendra Modi of shedding "crocodile tears" over women's quota. • They step…

Geopolitics

‘TMC will get maha-punishment’: PM Modi targets party over women quota bill failure

Times of India – World · India

Here are the 4 clear bullet points summarizing the news article: • Prime Minister Narendra Modi criticized Trinamool Congress in rallies across West Bengal, a…

Geopolitics

Iranian woman arrested in LA for trafficking arms on behalf of Tehran

Times of India – World · India

Here are four clear bullet points summarizing the article: • TOI World Desk is a team of journalists and writers who sift through global events for the latest…

Geopolitics

Ceasefire under threat? US seizes Iranian vessel in Hormuz; Iran warns 'retaliation soon'

Times of India – World · India

Here are four clear bullet points summarizing the article: • The Times of India (TOI) has a dedicated team of journalists and writers who work 24/7 to bring g…

Geopolitics

North Korea’s Kim Jong Un oversees ballistic missile tests

The Hindu – World · India

Kim Jong Un expressed satisfaction with the test results, calling them proof that years of work by a specialised missile warhead research group had not been ‌i…

Geopolitics

Salah scores in Merseyside derby as Liverpool win to boost European hopes

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Salah scores Liverpool's first goal, but Virgil van Dijk scores an injury-time winner against local rivals Everton.

Geopolitics

Judgment day as Starmer faces Commons showdown over Mandelson scandal

The Guardian – World · Europe

Prime minister to deliver high-stakes statement to MPs over vetting controversy that has put his position in perilKeir Starmer will deliver a high-stakes state…

Geopolitics

Ministers urged to share Mandelson vetting files with intelligence committee

The Guardian – World · Europe

Whitehall officials are weighing up ‘unprecedented’ disclosure of documents in security clearance scandalStarmer did not gamble with national security over Man…

Geopolitics

Eight children killed in Louisiana shooting, police say

BBC News – World · Europe

The children, aged from one to 14 years old, were killed in a shooting in Shreveport, Louisiana, which police are describing as a "domestic disturbance".

Geopolitics

Ex-Union minister Dinesh Trivedi set to be appointed High Commissioner to Bangladesh: Report

Times of India – World · India

Here are four clear bullet points summarizing the article: • The TOI News Desk is a team of journalists working around-the-clock to deliver current and compre…

Geopolitics

Playing with 'two fractures', Chakravarthy wins 'Player of the match' as KKR beat RR

Times of India – World · India

Chakravarthy was awarded Player of the Match for his performance against RR.​​

Geopolitics

Pahalgam attack: Locals recall horror as first anniversary approaches

Times of India – World · India

Here are four clear and concise bullet points summarizing the article: • Abdul Waheed Wani, 39, is the president of a large Ponywallah association in Pahalgam…

Geopolitics

Satellite images reveal Israel expanding Gaza military sites

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Images show Israel building permanent military bases in Gaza as US-backed reconstruction plans stall.

Geopolitics

Taylor Swift, Travis Kelce plan wedding move amid security concerns

Times of India – World · India

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are gearing up to get married after being together for close to three years now. While Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce have been ru…

Geopolitics

Orgasm shots: The controversial ‘happy ending’ being marketed to brides

Times of India – World · India

Here are four clear bullet points summarizing the article: • The traditional checklist for a dream wedding includes a "perfect bridal glow". • A key aspect is…

Geopolitics

Hong Kong police deploy drones for first time to tackle illicit street gambling

South China Morning Post – World · China

Hong Kong police have deployed drones for the first time to combat illegal street gambling operations, arresting eight suspects over the past two weeks. The ei…

Geopolitics

LeBron, Lakers shock Rockets with Game 1 win in NBA playoffs

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Despite missing leading scorers Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves, the LA Lakers and LeBron James defeat Houston in opener.

Geopolitics

Starmer would have blocked Mandelson appointment if he had known about failed vetting, ministers say – as it happened

The Guardian – World · Europe

The prime minister’s leadership is still in the spotlight after Peter Mandelson was appointed US ambassador after he failed security vettingOur Scotland corres…

Geopolitics

'The weapons were loud, but there was always music': Sudanese band play on through the war

BBC News – World · Europe

One of Sudan's most popular bands, Aswat Almadina, recall being in the studio when the war broke out three years ago.

Geopolitics

Syrian Billionaires Needed a Favor in Washington. They Invoked the Trump Name.

The New York Times – World · US

The attempt by the Khayyats to influence foreign policy while discussions are underway about potential Trump family deals is an increasingly common feature of …

Geopolitics

Caught drinking in MP hospital bed, patient shoots at doctor, flees

Times of India – World · India

A 23-year-old patient at a community health centre in Satna allegedly opened fire at a doctor after being caught drinking on his hospital bed. The patient, ide…

Geopolitics

'Free healthcare, Rs 36,000 yearly': PM Modi's women-focused poll pitch in Bengal

Times of India – World · India

Prime Minister Narendra Modi accused the Trinamool Congress of opposing the women's reservation bill, claiming the party worked against greater political repre…

Geopolitics

'Bihu going global': US astronaut performs Assamese dance aboard ISS; Himanta shares video

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 worldwide. • The team i…

Geopolitics

'Who is he to deny': Iranian president hits out at Trump over nuclear rights claim

Times of India – World · India

Here are four clear bullet points summarizing the article: • TOI World Desk's team of journalists and writers provide continuous coverage of global events. • …

Geopolitics

Engineer accused of ‘inciting’ Noida protesters held at Tamil Nadu railway station

Times of India – World · India

Noida police and STF have arrested Aditya Anand, the alleged mastermind behind the April 13 labour protest violence, in Tamil Nadu. Anand, a BTech graduate and…

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