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Geopolitics

Explained: How Vaishali caged Lagno's 'dragon' to claim historic Women's Candidates title

Times of India – World · India

Playing white pieces while chasing a result, players often get greedy and make more adventurous, attacking moves on the board, weakening their defence in the p…

Geopolitics

Firefighters battle out-of-control blaze at one of Australia’s two remaining oil refineries in Geelong

The Guardian – World · Europe

Smoke warning for residents south of Viva oil refinery in Corio as Geelong mayor calls fire ‘unprecedented’Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updat…

Geopolitics

Australia news live: Chris Bowen says Geelong refinery fire ‘not great timing’; Coalition unimpressed with defence spending promises

The Guardian – World · Europe

Residents south of the refinery in Corio warned to shelter inside due to smoke. Follow the latest updates liveGet our breaking news email, free app or daily ne…

Geopolitics

Cross-border narco-network busted in Jammu; kingpin held

Times of India – World · India

Here are the four clear bullet points summarizing the news article: • Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) police arrested a notorious gangster, breaking up a long-standin…

Geopolitics

MPs vote against social media ban for under-16s a second time

The Guardian – World · Europe

Commons rejects proposal by 256 to 150 to side with government on plan to tackle online harms affecting childrenMPs have voted against a proposal to ban under-…

Geopolitics

Three paramedics killed in successive Israeli strikes in Lebanon, officials say

BBC News – World · Europe

Lebanon's government condemns as a "flagrant crime" the killing of the paramedics, one of whom featured in a BBC report.

Geopolitics

Connor McDavid $20 million contract projection: Impact on Maple Leafs roster strategy

Times of India – World · India

The most recent NHL news line underscores the sense that Connor McDavid would earn $20 million in the projected contract and how this has increasingly become a…

Geopolitics

Russian president Vladimir Putin to visit India for Brics summit

Times of India – World · India

Here are four clear bullet points summarizing the article: • The TOI News Desk team operates 24/7 to deliver current and comprehensive news updates. • The tea…

Geopolitics

Why has Italy’s Giorgia Meloni suspended a defence pact with Israel?

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Italy’s decision has little immediate impact, but marks an unprecedented U-turn by one of Israel's staunchest allies.

Geopolitics

Suspicion surrounds death of US influencer Ashly Robinson in Zanzibar

The Guardian – World · Europe

Lifestyle influencer died while on vacation with boyfriend, who local officials say has since had his passport ‘withheld’Ashly Robinson, a US lifestyle influen…

Geopolitics

Alcaraz opens up on hate messages after Sinner takes World No. 1 spot at Monte Carlo

Times of India – World · India

Carlos Alcaraz admitted that online hate affected him after losing the World No. 1 ranking to Jannik Sinner at Monte-Carlo. He spoke openly about self-doubt an…

Geopolitics

Barcelona’s Lamine Yamal vows to win Champions League after Atletico defeat

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Spain's teenage star writes to fans the day after Barcelona's Champions League exit to promise future glory.

Geopolitics

'Ghost' army ready: How Australia aims to tip the balance in Indo-Pacific

Times of India – World · India

Australia is rapidly advancing its autonomous warfare capabilities with the Ghost Shark underwater drone and Ghost Bat aerial drone. These homegrown programs, …

Tech & Startups

This startup is betting tokenmaxxing will create the next compute giant

TechCrunch · US

Parasail raised $32 million in a Series A, signaling a fractured future of models and compute.

Geopolitics

South Korea’s Kim Keon-hee ignores Yoon in frosty courtroom reunion

South China Morning Post – World · China

For the first time in nine months, former South Korean president Yoon Suk-yeol finally saw his wife again on Tuesday. He was the defendant. She was the witness…

Geopolitics

A Singapore eatery charged a US$1.57 water fee – then came a flood of 1-star reviews

South China Morning Post – World · China

The latest Singaporean establishment that the internet has come for with its pitchforks and torches is the Cantonese zi char restaurant, Eat First. The Geylang…

Geopolitics

Hong Kong leader vows reforms to boost safety, national security after Tai Po fire

South China Morning Post – World · China

Hong Kong’s leader has pledged to enhance the city’s governance in public security and safety, and carry out systemic reform following the deadly Tai Po fire, …

Geopolitics

Hong Kong police intercept Maserati, arrest 2 over suspected money laundering

South China Morning Post – World · China

Hong Kong police intercepted a Maserati on a busy street in Mong Kok on Wednesday and arrested two people in connection with a suspected money laundering case,…

Geopolitics

Chinese tanker retreats twice from US’ Hormuz blockade in 48 hours

South China Morning Post – World · China

A fully laden Chinese tanker has twice turned back from the US blockade of traffic leaving Iranian ports, despite setting off from the UAE. The incident highli…

Geopolitics

Candidate calls for new election in Peru, claiming fraud without evidence

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Peru’s presidential candidate Rafael Lopez Aliaga is urging officials to declare Sunday’s election 'null and void’.

Geopolitics

France’s Ekitike to miss World Cup after Liverpool Champions League injury

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Liverpool striker Hugo Ekitike had to be stretchered off in the Champions League defeat by Paris Saint-Germain.

Geopolitics

Anger in Lebanon as Israel launches deadly strikes despite diplomatic drive

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Hezbollah lawmaker Hassan Fadlallah says negotiating 'with the enemy is wrong', warns of 'internal division'.

Geopolitics

Hungary’s voters shunned Orbán – but it may be too early to celebrate end of Europe’s far right

The Guardian – World · Europe

Leaders of Poland and Germany hail Péter Magyar’s majority as a turning of the tide – but analysts say there were other reasons for defeat of prime ministerFor…

Geopolitics

The human cost of the war in Sudan, three years on

BBC News – World · Europe

The conflict, which erupted in 2023, has left behind a human toll which is "simply staggering", reports the BBC's Barbara Plett Usher.

Geopolitics

Moment gunman tackled by school principal

BBC News – World · Europe

CCTV footage shows a high school principal charging towards a former student who was armed in Oklahoma.

Geopolitics

South Africa names apartheid-era politician as new ambassador to the US

BBC News – World · Europe

Roelf Meyer played a key role as a negotiator during talks to end white-minority rule in South Africa.

Geopolitics

How a Times Reporter Has Covered a Turbulent Period in Latin America

The New York Times – World · US

Frances Robles, an international correspondent for The New York Times, has reported on the region for more than 25 years.

Geopolitics

The pagdi fits: Samrat Choudhary follows Jannayak Karpoori Thakur’s path to Bihar CM post

Times of India – World · India

On Wednesday, Bihar is gearing up for a historic moment as Samrat Choudhary takes his oath, becoming the first Chief Minister from the BJP. Known for his roots…

Geopolitics

'Secretly switched planes': What led Iran delegation to reroute after failed US talks in Pakistan

Times of India – World · India

An Iranian delegation reportedly received direct threats and credible intelligence of a potential attack on their aircraft en route to Pakistan for talks with …

Geopolitics

Bombay high court dismisses Abu Salem’s premature remission plea

Times of India – World · India

Bombay High Court dismissed Abu Salem's plea for release, deeming it premature. The court cited a Supreme Court order stating his 25-year sentence, including r…

Geopolitics

Stalin vs Centre: Why is Tamil Nadu protesting the delimitation bill

Times of India – World · India

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin announced a state-wide black flag protest against the Centre's proposed delimitation exercise. He warned of severe politi…

Geopolitics

First time in 7 yrs! India gets 4m barrels of crude from Iran just ahead of Trump waiver expiry

Times of India – World · India

The very large crude carrier Jaya, fully loaded with Iranian oil, is currently unloading its cargo at Paradip on India’s eastern coast. India is looking to qui…

Geopolitics

‘I might not be here’: Ben Stokes ‘lucky to be alive’ after freak injury scare

Times of India – World · India

Ben Stokes described a training incident that broke his cheekbone as a "pretty nasty" but ultimately fortunate event, stating he feels "quite lucky" to be aliv…

Geopolitics

Malaysian police recall overflowing cash, gems in 1MDB raid on Najib-linked condo

South China Morning Post – World · China

Jewellery and cash worth hundreds of millions of ringgit were found in overfilled luggage bags stored in a luxury condominium in Kuala Lumpur during a raid lin…

Geopolitics

CBI files 22 new FIRs against builders, raids 77 locations across 8 states

Times of India – World · India

Here are four clear bullet points summarizing the article: • Raj Shekhar Jha is a journalist with over a decade of experience. • He works for the Times of Ind…

Geopolitics

CBI team in London in connection with final formalities in Nirav Modi case

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. • He reports on national securi…

Geopolitics

Vedanta boiler blast: What triggered power plant explosion that killed 13

Times of India – World · India

Here are four clear bullet points summarizing the article: • Rashmi is a Special Correspondent for The Times of India in Chhattisgarh. • Her beats include pol…

Geopolitics

India's March crude import bill falls 4%, but up 4x from Russia

Times of India – World · India

State Refiners Largest Buyers Of Russian Fuel

Geopolitics

How Peter Magyar Defeated Viktor Orban, a Former Ally, In Hungary’s Election

The New York Times – World · US

For years, Peter Magyar was a loyal ally of Viktor Orban, the far-right Hungarian leader. Then he changed sides — and defeated his former boss in a landslide v…

Geopolitics

Pittsburgh Post-Gazette saved from closure by Maryland non-profit

The Guardian – World · Europe

Parent company of non-profit news website Baltimore Banner announces it acquired paper for undisclosed sumThe Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, which has roots that dat…

Geopolitics

UK woman fears being stranded in Spain over new Home Office border rules

The Guardian – World · Europe

Natasha Cochrane de la Rosa was refused boarding on flight to London because she was not aware of the rule changeA British woman has told how she fears being s…

Geopolitics

Germany jails Chinese student in Pelicot-like rape case

South China Morning Post – World · China

A German court on Tuesday sentenced a 28-year-old Chinese student to 11 years and three months in jail for repeatedly drugging and raping his girlfriend and fi…

Geopolitics

Historic but not enough? Colombia’s Gustavo Petro defends cocaine seizures

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Colombia's president has intercepted historic volumes of illicit cocaine. But will it be enough to lessen US pressure?

Geopolitics

China blinks: Tanker that tested US blockade of Hormuz makes U-turn

Times of India – World · India

A US-sanctioned tanker, the Rich Starry, linked to China, appeared to reverse course in the Gulf of Oman after transiting the Strait of Hormuz. Its movements a…

Geopolitics

French minister seeks ban of Kanye West concert in Marseille

South China Morning Post – World · China

France’s interior minister is seeking to block US rapper Kanye West from performing in the southern city of Marseille in June due to his antisemitic remarks, a…

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