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Geopolitics

CityU vows ‘zero tolerance’ as orientation ‘disco night’ video triggers probe

South China Morning Post – World · China

Hong Kong’s City University has launched an investigation into an alleged indecent incident during a student-led orientation activity after a video surfaced sh…

Geopolitics

PM Balendra Shah under pressure to attend UN General Assembly, seek support

Indian Express – World · India

- PM Balendra Shah faces pressure to lead Nepal at UN General Assembly to seek climate justice, international aid, and Himalayan ecosystem protection after dea…

Geopolitics

US House passes funding bill to avert government shutdown ahead of midterms

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

The temporary measure gives Congress until December to fully fund the federal government for fiscal year 2027.

Geopolitics

BRICS Summit: Delhi Traffic Police issues advisory ahead of motorcade rehearsal

Times of India – World · India

- India’s traffic police issued a public advisory for BRICS Summit 2026. - Commuters warned of traffic diversions and restrictions ahead of the event. - Me…

Geopolitics

Ram Temple CEO race narrows to three candidates, final pick to be announced today

Times of India – World · India

After careful consideration, the search committee has identified three potential candidates for the CEO position. Each candidate, originating from Uttar Prades…

Geopolitics

Maharashtra puts FDA action against loose edible oil sales on hold for 1 year

Times of India – World · India

Maharashtra's chief minister has deferred enforcement action on loose edible oil sales for one year. Traders must comply with the law after this mandatory tra…

Geopolitics

US green card backlog: Indian EB-2 wait could stretch to 179 years

Indian Express – World · India

- Indian professionals may face 179-year waits for EB-2 green cards due to severe visa backlogs and annual caps. - Over 1 million Indians are in the employme…

Geopolitics

Flock's rapidly expanding AI surveillance network facing growing backlash in US

BBC News – World · Europe

BBC Verify examines the expanding network of Flock cameras in the US and the backlash against it.

Geopolitics

Indian H-1B families face fresh uncertainty over H-4 work permits

Indian Express – World · India

- Trump administration proposes ending employment authorization for H-4 visa holders, reversing a 2015 policy allowing spouses of H-1B workers to work. - Ove…

Geopolitics

For Nepal’s Young Leader, Flood Recovery Will Be a Herculean Task

The New York Times – World · US

Prime Minister Balendra Shah, 36, rose to power this year on the back of youth anger with graft and mismanagement. His fledgling government now faces a huge te…

Geopolitics

‘Road leaves us hurt, uniforms dirty’: Class 1 girl asks Mau DM to fix school route

Times of India – World · India

In a remarkable display of civic involvement, a seven-year-old student took the initiative to express her worries to officials about a dilapidated school road.…

Geopolitics

US moves to scrap H-1B grace period: What it means for Indians

Indian Express – World · India

- **Proposed elimination** of the 60-day grace period for H-1B workers cleared White House review but requires publication and public comments before finalizat…

Geopolitics

Career finance official moves into pole position to become Shanghai’s next mayor

South China Morning Post – World · China

Shanghai has named career finance official Zhu Zhongming as the municipal government’s new party chief, an appointment that puts him in line to become the city…

Geopolitics

Hong Kong gives 45 Wang Fuk Court holdouts final call on buyout scheme

South China Morning Post – World · China

Hong Kong authorities are making a final push to persuade 45 holdout homeowners at fire-ravaged Wang Fuk Court to join a government buyout scheme before Monday…

Geopolitics

'Drug-free India' to 'vocal for local': Key quotes from PM Modi’s 137th Mann Ki Baat

Times of India – World · India

In the latest episode of Mann Ki Baat, Prime Minister Modi focused on grassroots movements and national initiatives, emphasizing the role of technology in pres…

Geopolitics

The president and the penthouse: how Madrid’s government spent €6.3m on a temporary ‘office’

The Guardian – World · Europe

Saga surrounding purchase for outspoken rightwing regional leader Isabel Díaz Ayuso refuses to go awayThe outspoken rightwing leader of the Madrid region is un…

Geopolitics

Tennessee governor says he backs airport name change to honor Dolly Parton

The Guardian – World · Europe

Bill Lee says he favors proposal to rename Nashville’s international airport after legendary country singerBill Lee, the Tennessee governor, on Friday said he …

Geopolitics

Why is Trump cracking down on foreign student internships?

Indian Express – World · India

- Trump admin warns US universities risk losing certification for non-compliance with internship work rules, prompting UCLA and UC Berkeley to pause CPT applic…

Startups

Infosys Public Services CEO Lax Gopisetty unreachable after devastating Nepal floods

Your Story · India

Gopisetty was visiting the region in a personal capacity, the IT company said in a statement, adding that its immediate priority was to ensure his safety and w…

Tech & Startups

Mice, a Caved-In Ceiling, and Cloudy Water: The GSA’s New Office Is Falling Apart

Wired · Global

“Do we need to look at the ceiling before going to the bathroom? Can we actually trust the water is safe to drink?” asks one GSA worker.

Tech & Startups

How an Atlanta Suburb Ended Up Sharing Flock Data With More Than 2,000 Organizations

Wired · Global

Alpharetta, Georgia, cops share data with thousands of Flock users, ranging from federal agencies to a fish and wildlife commission. The reasons why show how v…

Geopolitics

Trump administration seeks to restrict internships for international students

The Hindu – World · India

U.S. President Trump has targeted universities with probes and funding threats over issues like pro-Palestinian protests against U.S. ally Israel’s assault on …

Geopolitics

South Korea to re-examine 310,000 missing person cases after fake record scandal

The Guardian – World · Europe

Renewed scrutiny comes after police officer accused of falsifying records in order to close the cases of people who were later found deadSouth Korean police wi…

Geopolitics

US immigrant visa pause: What it means for Indians, family-based applicants

Indian Express – World · India

- Trump administration expands immigration crackdown to legal visa applicants, planning to revoke hundreds of thousands of visitor visas, including B1/B2 for a…

Startups

JEEViKA Sudha Bikri Kendra: Rs 60,000 Grant for Women in 8,053 Panchayats

Your Story · India

Bihar will open JEEViKA Sudha Bikri Kendras in all 8,053 panchayats, giving women Rs 60,000 aid to run their own Sudha dairy shop.

Geopolitics

US visa appointments paused globally as Trump tightens immigration rules

Indian Express – World · India

- U.S. pauses global visa appointments for training to screen applicants for public benefit dependency, part of broader immigration crackdown. - Trump admini…

Geopolitics

Trump moves to hike H-1B visa fee to over $100,000: What it means for Indians

Indian Express – World · India

- US plans to permanently raise H-1B visa fee to $103,265, facing legal challenges over its legality as a congressional tax. - Temporary fee hike (from $2k–$…

Geopolitics

New US visa rule: Why Harvard wants international students back by September 15

Indian Express – World · India

- Harvard urges international students to return to the U.S. before September 15 to comply with new DHS rules replacing "duration of status" with fixed admissi…

Geopolitics

US Green Card September update: Why Indian families got relief, workers didn’t

Indian Express – World · India

- **EB-2 visa freeze**: US State Department halts EB-2 movement for Indians due to high demand, risking retrogression by FY 2026. - **Family-sponsored progre…

Geopolitics

Burnham expected to give mayors new powers over local planning decisions

The Guardian – World · Europe

Move would allow mayors to greenlight large-scale developments and have more say on national housing fundingAndy Burnham is expected to give mayors new powers …

Geopolitics

‘Could result in injury or death’: Thanedar urges halting ICE’s electric shock glove plan

Times of India – World · India

Indian-American Congressman Shri Thanedar and colleagues oppose ICE's electric shock glove plan. They warn of potential misuse and severe injury or death from…

Geopolitics

Hong Kong rules out Wang Fuk Court buy-back extension as 100 owners hesitate

South China Morning Post – World · China

About 100 homeowners, or 5 per cent, at fire-ravaged Wang Fuk Court in Hong Kong have yet to accept the government’s buy-back offer with a week left before the…

Geopolitics

Amid tensions with Hegseth, US Army secy Dan Driscoll to step down by year-end

Times of India – World · India

US Army Secretary Dan Driscoll is reportedly planning to leave his position by late 2026. This departure follows months of reported tension with Defense Secre…

Geopolitics

CJP’s audit faces pushback as Mumbai civic school files plaint

Times of India – World · India

The Cockroach Janta Party's school audit campaign encountered resistance in Mumbai. A headmaster filed a complaint against CJP members inspecting Colaba Market…

Geopolitics

Albanese: Canberra to join Australia’s gun buy-back programme after Bondi attack

South China Morning Post – World · China

Australia’s capital will join a gun buy-back ⁠as part of ⁠a response to a ⁠shooting spree that killed 15 at a Jewish festival in Sydney, Prime Minister Anthony…

Geopolitics

US Postal Service rule tightens mail-in voting despite court orders blocking changes

The Guardian – World · Europe

Rule would require states to provide federal government with information on voters in return for delivering ballotsThe US Postal Service prepared to publish a …

Geopolitics

Muslim Charity in Britain Faces Scrutiny for Possible Links to Hamas

The New York Times – World · US

British regulators are investigating Al-Khair Foundation after U.S. prosecutors accused a man affiliated with the group of funding terrorism.

Tech & Startups

The Single English County Saying No to Palantir

Wired · Global

The UK government is facing calls to cancel a sprawling health care contract with Palantir. The region of Greater Manchester insists it can do a better job its…

Geopolitics

US deports 20 people to Liberia, the first of 1,200 migrants under Trump deal

The Guardian – World · Europe

Agreement is among largest third-country deportations driven by Trump administration’s immigration crackdown Twenty deportees from the United States arrived in…

Geopolitics

US green card rules change from September 18: What new ‘public charge’ test means for Indians

Indian Express – World · India

- USCIS implements new public charge rules effective Sept. 18, replacing Biden-era guidelines with a case-by-case assessment of applicants’ reliance on taxpaye…

Geopolitics

Anti-Sikh, anti-Hindu hate crimes rise in US despite overall decline: FBI

Indian Express – World · India

- **Anti-Sikh and anti-Hindu hate crimes rose 24.34% and 28% in 2025**, despite a 7% overall decline in U.S. hate crimes, per FBI data. - **2,703 religious h…

Geopolitics

How has John Lee’s promise of a ‘new chapter’ for Hong Kong held up?

South China Morning Post – World · China

It made perfect sense for Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu to hold public consultations on both the city’s first five-year plan and the last policy a…

Geopolitics

No Way Out

The New York Times – World · US

The U.S. is building an archipelago of overseas detention sites where deportees are often held indefinitely without charge.

Geopolitics

Snooker stars not in Hong Kong just for low tax, immigration chief says

South China Morning Post – World · China

Hong Kong’s immigration chief has rejected claims that world‑class snooker players are using a local talent scheme primarily to cut their tax bills, saying zer…

Geopolitics

How Germany supports recovery of Berlin Pride attack victims

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

After a terrorist attack, public attention tends to focus primarily on the perpetrator. But what about the victims? What support can they expect? And what lies…

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