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Geopolitics

Will the next round of US-Iran talks bring peace or more confrontation?

South China Morning Post – World · China

Negotiating teams from America and Iran could return to Islamabad as early as the end of this week, days after 21 hours of talks in the Pakistani capital ended…

Geopolitics

‘We are a stable, predictable country’: Spanish PM Sanchez in Beijing

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Spain's Pedro Sánchez and China's Xi Jinping stressed respect for international law and a shared “sense of justice”.

Geopolitics

Earthquake jolts rural Nevada near Carson City causing some damage

The Guardian – World · Europe

Video shot in the town of Fallon showed shattered glass and food scattered on the floor in the aisles of a grocery storeSign up for the Breaking News US email …

Geopolitics

IMF warns ‘unprecedented’ energy crisis could trigger global recession as Australia prepares for G20 fuel talks

The Guardian – World · Europe

As treasurer Jim Chalmers weighs ‘extreme uncertainty’, one economic scenario sees global growth plunging to just 2% in 2026Get our breaking news email, free a…

Geopolitics

No handshake! India's Harika breaks silence on Uzbek GM's 'Namaste'

Times of India – World · India

Harika Dronavalli clarified viral handshake incident with Nodirbek Yakubboev, saying there was no disrespect. He had pre-informed her he cannot do handshakes d…

Geopolitics

Hong Kong’s basketball betting U-turn ‘aligns with Beijing gambling clampdown’

South China Morning Post – World · China

Hong Kong’s sole legal betting operator and lawmakers were caught off guard by the government’s abrupt decision to suspend the rollout of legal basketball bett…

Geopolitics

Love and compassion in China: Moroccan student saves drowning woman, long-ago pen pals reunite

South China Morning Post – World · China

A Moroccan man studying in eastern China has been hailed as a hero by local residents and received an award for saving a drowning woman from a lake. On the eve…

Geopolitics

China dismisses Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs Sun Weidong

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Vice Foreign Minister Sun Weidong's sudden dismissal comes amid a wave of removals amid anticorruption campaign.

Geopolitics

Maradona’s childhood home becomes soup kitchen for those in need

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Neighbours gather at Maradona's birthplace for meals, keeping compassion alive in the Buenos Aires suburb of Fiorito.

Geopolitics

Detention of journalist in Kuwait raises questions about crackdown on freedom of speech

The Guardian – World · Europe

Ahmed Shihab-Eldin was arrested after reporting on friendly fire incident during US conflict with IranMiddle East crisis live – latest updatesThe detention of …

Geopolitics

Greek police using masked migrants to forcibly push other migrants back across border

BBC News – World · Europe

Mercenaries recruited since at least 2020 for illegal migrant ‘pushbacks’ in Greece, BBC told

Geopolitics

In Rare Direct Talks, Israeli and Lebanese Officials Seek Way Forward

The New York Times – World · US

The talks, set for Tuesday in Washington, were not expected to produce an immediate breakthrough in the war between Hezbollah and Israel.

Geopolitics

Will MS Dhoni play today against KKR? Latest update on CSK keeper's return

Times of India – World · India

CSK registered their first victory after an all-round effort against Delhi Capitals. Sanju Samson scored 115 off 56 balls, his first major contribution for the…

Geopolitics

Mass shooting at school in Turkey; one dead, 16 injured

Times of India – World · India

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Geopolitics

JAC 11th Result 2026 out: 99%+ pass, check link

Times of India – World · India

The Jharkhand Academic Council, Ranchi announced the Class XI Examination 2026 results after conducting exams across the state. Out of 3,58,533 students who ap…

Geopolitics

Amid War, G.O.P. Puts Off Testimony From Senior Pentagon Commanders

The New York Times – World · US

House lawmakers had been scheduled to hear testimony next week from the head of military operations in the Middle East, but the Republican majority postponed t…

Geopolitics

Bengal polls: 77-yr-old dies of 'heart attack' as kin fight home voting officials

Times of India – World · India

A tragic incident unfolded in North Dinajpur as an elderly woman died during a dispute over voting procedures. Family members of a blind voter clashed with ele…

Geopolitics

In 1st major outreach, Balen accepts PM Modi's invite to visit India

Times of India – World · India

Here are four clear bullet points summarizing the article: • Nepal PM Balendra "Balen" Shah accepted PM Narendra Modi's invitation to visit India. • Despite t…

Geopolitics

Wife of Spanish PM Pedro Sanchez charged with corruption

South China Morning Post – World · China

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez’s wife, Begona Gomez, has been formally charged with corruption after a years-long criminal investigation, according to a …

Geopolitics

Terence Crawford fined $75 over incident that led to gunpoint traffic stop

The Guardian – World · Europe

Crawford fined after Omaha traffic stop at gunpointBoxer ordered to pay $75 plus $49 in court costsPolice review found officers acted lawfullyTerence Crawford …

Geopolitics

Spanish PM's wife charged with corruption after two-year probe

BBC News – World · Europe

Begoña Gómez is accused of using her relationship with Pedro Sánchez to advance her private career.

Geopolitics

2 Congress workers among three arrested by NIA for Malda siege

Times of India – World · India

The NIA has arrested two Congress members and one ISF member in connection with the April 1 siege of judicial officers in Malda. Preliminary findings indicate …

Geopolitics

Is Magyar’s election win the end of the EU’s troubles with Hungary?

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Orban's exit signals potential end to Hungary's EU isolation and opens door for diplomatic and economic collaboration.

Geopolitics

UK finds attack on Taylor Swift-themed class 'preventable'

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

A new report on the stabbing that left little three girls dead in UK's Southport concluded that the killer's parents and state authorities failed to act on his…

Geopolitics

US drivers head to Native American lands for cheaper gas

BBC News – World · Europe

Some of the cheapest fuel in the country can be found on tribal land due to tax exemptions.

Geopolitics

Trump deletes Jesus post of himself after outcry

The Hindu – World · India

Asked about the post, Mr. Trump denied that he was trying to look like Jesus Christ

Geopolitics

Hong Kong school hits back at filmmaker in row over Italian festival screening

South China Morning Post – World · China

The supervisor of a prestigious secondary school in Hong Kong has hit back at the director and distributor of a controversial coming-of-age documentary, accusi…

Geopolitics

US singer Britney Spears checks into rehab following arrest: media

South China Morning Post – World · China

US pop superstar Britney Spears has checked herself into rehab following her arrest last month on suspicion of driving while intoxicated near Los Angeles, US m…

Geopolitics

Hong Kong puts launch of basketball betting on hold

South China Morning Post – World · China

Hong Kong authorities have put a plan to launch basketball betting on hold amid the rapid growth of the prediction market, seven months after lawmakers passed …

Geopolitics

Trump says Iranian ships will be ‘eliminated’ as US naval blockade begins

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Iran describes the siege against its ports as the US president's 'revenge of choice' against the global economy.

Geopolitics

End of the Orban era: Hungary and Europe breathe again

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

Viktor Orban's Fidesz party was swept aside in Hungary's parliamentary election. His defeat is a blow for Putin, Trump and populists the world over. Election w…

Geopolitics

Trump deletes post with AI image of himself as Christ-like figure after outcry

The Guardian – World · Europe

The US president’s conservative, Christian supporters decried the Truth Social post, calling it ‘disgusting’Less than a year after signing legislation that wil…

Geopolitics

Cornichon shortage leaves British sandwich shops in a pickle

The Guardian – World · Europe

Shortage of pickled mini-cucumbers has caused Pret a Manger to pull its jambon beurre from shelvesWith their sharp flavour and crunch, pickled cucumbers are an…

Geopolitics

Israeli forces fire teargas at schoolchildren holding West Bank sit-in

The Guardian – World · Europe

Incident took place in small village on day pupils were due back in class for first time in more than 40 daysIsraeli forces have fired teargas at Palestinian s…

Geopolitics

How Orban Lost His Touch, and Hungary’s Election

The New York Times – World · US

The election defeat for Prime Minister Viktor Orban is less the result of an ideological shift in Hungary, and more the playing out of a fundamental rule of po…

Geopolitics

Mike Vrabel faces backlash amid Dianna Russini hot tub scandal

Times of India – World · India

New England Patriots coach Mike Vrabel skipped a scheduled media session amid controversy involving Dianna Russini, following photos of them together in Arizon…

Geopolitics

How Iran is using China’s playbook to counter Donald Trump’s threats

Times of India – World · India

Nearly six weeks of fighting between Iran and the United States have paused, but tensions remain after talks failed. Donald Trump has increased pressure by thr…

Geopolitics

Celebrities and fans pay tributes to Asha Bhosle

BBC News – World · Europe

Asha Bhosle died in Mumbai on Sunday after being admitted to the hospital following a heart attack.

Geopolitics

How are 890 schools still running without girls’ toilets in Maharashtra?

Times of India – World · India

While Maharashtra embraces AI-powered classrooms, a stark reality persists: 890 schools lack separate girls' toilets. This highlights a critical infrastructure…

Geopolitics

Who to be next Bihar CM? BJP likely to declare face for top post on Tuesday

Times of India – World · India

The leadership change will mark a milestone for the BJP, which is set to get its first chief minister in Bihar, the only Hindi heartland state where the top po…

Geopolitics

Ctrl+Alt+Hire: How Delhi crime branch exposed high-tech remote access scam in police exams

Times of India – World · India

Delhi Police's crime branch has busted a massive recruitment exam scam, arresting over 16 individuals, including four police officers. The syndicate, operating…

Geopolitics

Japan’s rural rail crisis hits new low as JR East cuts toilet paper service

South China Morning Post – World · China

Cost-cutting on Japan’s already depleted railway network has hit a new low, with one of the nation’s largest network operators no longer providing toilet paper…

Geopolitics

Ghanaian footballer Dominic Frimpong killed in armed attack on team bus

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Berekum Chelsea's Dominic Frimpong died when armed robbers attacked the Ghana Premier League team travelling home.

Geopolitics

Eight to be awarded for bravery in Bondi Junction stabbing

BBC News – World · Europe

Six people were killed and ten injured after a man went on a stabbing rampage in an Australian mall.

Geopolitics

Britney Spears goes into rehab after driving under the influence arrest

BBC News – World · Europe

The singer voluntarily checks herself into a treatment facility, three weeks before her court date.

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