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Geopolitics
‘Like a bomb going off’: British Columbia wildfire triggers mass evacuations
Times of India – World · India
- TOI World Desk's team delivers global news with accuracy, depth, and timeliness. - Focuses on diverse perspectives and nuanced international affairs covera…
Geopolitics
Colombia rocked by car bomb blast a day after new President takes charge
Times of India – World · India
In southwestern Colombia, a car bomb detonated at a toll plaza on Saturday, just a day after Abelardo de la Espriella took office as president. The army prompt…
Geopolitics
Israeli settler attacks rise as West Bank residents lose land
Al Jazeera – News · Middle East
Palestinians near Bethlehem describe daily settler attacks as violence rises across the West Bank.
Geopolitics
Pakistan cricketers face ban after playing in ‘unsanctioned’ Zambia T20 league
Times of India – World · India
A potential two-year ban looms for former Pakistan cricketers who participated in an unauthorised Zambian league. The Pakistan Cricket Board has reacted strong…
Geopolitics
Delhi woman crushed between vehicles; kin alleges Mercedes driver was drunk, speeding
Times of India – World · India
A tragic incident unfolded when a 70-year-old woman lost her life after a Mercedes collided with her WagonR, causing it to crash into a parked vehicle. The dri…
Geopolitics
Four killed in helicopter crash in Brazil's Rio de Janeiro
Times of India – World · India
- Ayush Pandey is a journalist at The Times of India, covering breaking news, politics, defense, and legal/policy developments globally. - Focuses on electio…
Geopolitics
Hong Kong’s 5-year plan needs ambition to match Beijing’s expectations
South China Morning Post – World · China
Hong Kong’s first five-year plan will be judged not by how many initiatives it assembles. Instead, it will be judged by whether it explains where the city inte…
Geopolitics
Former U.S. President Biden’s cancer has spread, it’s very painful, says son
The Hindu – World · India
In May 2025, just four months after he left office as the oldest sitting President, Joe Biden revealed he had been diagnosed with an aggressive form of prostat…
Geopolitics
Dozens of Nigerians freed after six months in jihadi captivity
Times of India – World · India
- **163 Nigerians rescued** from jihadi captivity, with some sharing their traumatic experience. - **Six months of suffering and fear** endured during captiv…
Geopolitics
Chinese man’s 3,000km search for pen pal from 24 years ago sparks deep nostalgia
South China Morning Post – World · China
A man from southern China travelled 3,000 kilometres to search for his pen pal from 24 years ago, stirring nostalgia among many for their own youth pen pals. L…
Geopolitics
Discipline industry in China charges $4k for 6 mths to ‘fix’ adults in forced detention
Times of India – World · India
- Chinese institutions used military-style discipline and physical punishment. - Public backlash forced their closure. - Practices were widespread across t…
Geopolitics
Nigeria's mass wedding - and how telling lovers from fraudsters is proving tricky
BBC News – World · Europe
The scheme is for couples who cannot afford the significant financial costs associated with marriage.
Geopolitics
FIFA hits back at ‘concerted effort’ to undermine Infantino amid fresh allegations
Times of India – World · India
FIFA has come out in staunch defense of president Gianni Infantino, rebutting fresh allegations and widespread criticism. The organisation has accused unnamed …
Geopolitics
CUHK chief Dennis Lo ‘calm’ about talk of Nobel Prize for groundbreaking test
South China Morning Post – World · China
Professor Dennis Lo Yuk-ming, vice-chancellor and president of the Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK), is a world-renowned molecular geneticist widely rega…
Geopolitics
Hungary nominates former Supreme Court chief Andras Baka for presidency
Al Jazeera – News · Middle East
Andras Baka, a strong advocate for judicial independence, becomes governing party's pick for Hungary's next president.
Geopolitics
Jana Nayagan day 17: Thalapathy Vijay film sees 135% jump, earns Rs 2.35 cr
Times of India – World · India
Thalapathy Vijay's latest venture, 'Jana Nayagan,' has experienced a remarkable surge at the box office, raking in Rs 2.35 crore in India on its seventeenth da…
Geopolitics
‘Gen Z is a force that can’t be ignored’: Dharmendra Pradhan days after resignation
Times of India – World · India
Former Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan acknowledged the immense potential of Gen Z, stating that grasping their hopes and dreams is essential for n…
Geopolitics
Tonnes of rotting food from vast LA warehouse fire creates unbearable stench
BBC News – World · Europe
A fire destroyed a warehouse, leaving heaps of rotting chicken, poultry and fish to attract flies and rats.
Geopolitics
FIFA warns against 'concerted effort' to undermine Gianni Infantino
Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe
Pressure is mounting on the FIFA president Gianni Infantino after plans to sell a stake in the World Cup collapsed and fresh allegations emerged relating to hi…
Geopolitics
Iran war live: Pezeshkian seeks end to ‘no war, no peace’ amid Hormuz talks
Al Jazeera – News · Middle East
IRGC sets conditions to reopen Strait of Hormuz as US seeks commitments to end attacks on ships in the waterway.
Geopolitics
Germany: Interior Minister warns of 'daily' hybrid warfare
Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe
German Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt says attacks by foreign powers have become a constant threat to Germany. His remarks come just days after an explos…
Geopolitics
Hundreds arrested over French wildfires, but who is to blame?
BBC News – World · Europe
The government is trying to attribute blame for the unprecedented fires which tore through the country last month.
Geopolitics
Turkiye says Mecca defence pact not aimed at Iran
Al Jazeera – News · Middle East
Turkiye says the Mecca defence pact with Saudi Arabia and Pakistan does not target Iran.
Geopolitics
Israel accused of weaponising archaeology at ancient West Bank sites
BBC News – World · Europe
Israel is planning large-scale land expropriations in historic, Palestinian areas of the West Bank.
Geopolitics
US rejects China’s attempt to enforce new restrictions at Scarborough Reef
Times of India – World · India
The United States has firmly rejected China's maneuvers at Scarborough Reef, asserting that Beijing's environmental assertions are hindering Filipino fishermen…
Geopolitics
Jadeja’s Kuldeep imitation leaves Gambhir in splits - Watch
Times of India – World · India
Ravindra Jadeja entertained teammates by mimicking Kuldeep Yadav’s bowling action, leaving Gautam Gambhir laughing during India’s Colombo warm-up match. Devdut…
Geopolitics
Vance says US ‘destroyed’ Iran’s nuclear programme
Al Jazeera – News · Middle East
US Vice President JD Vance claims Washington has “destroyed” Iran’s nuclear programme and degraded its military.
Entrepreneurship
A Meta Employee Asked for More Time Off. CTO Andrew Bosworth Called the Question ‘Very Dumb’
Inc. · Global
A request to revive a perk that gave staff members a few paid ‘Meta Days’ drew a sharp rebuke from one of the company’s top executives, who said AI-powered pro…
Geopolitics
Crews recover 19 bodies from rubble of destroyed Gaza building
Al Jazeera – News · Middle East
More than 8,000 people remain missing amid rubble in Gaza, with recovery efforts hindered by a lack of heavy machinery.
Geopolitics
Dangerous wildfire keeps crews from reaching helicopter crash in Utah
The Hindu – World · India
Pilot and crewmember were fatally injured in the crash
Geopolitics
Nigeria marries 1,500 couples in mass wedding
Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe
The government describes the program as a way to support low-income families and promote social stability. Among those married were people who lost family memb…
Geopolitics
Car bomb attack rattles Colombia after inauguration of hardline president
Al Jazeera – News · Middle East
Government promises harsh response following explosives attack on Pan-American Highway in southwest of country.
Geopolitics
Four killed in helicopter crash in Rio de Janeiro
The Hindu – World · India
The helicopter went down in Tijuca National Park, a mountainside forest with very dense vegetation
Geopolitics
Vance calls PM after US Senate passes 100% tariff bill, discusses boosting ties
Times of India – World · India
On Saturday, VP JD Vance engaged in a conversation with PM Narendra Modi, reiterating both nations' dedication to strengthen partnerships in vital sectors such…
Geopolitics
Fifa criticises campaign to oust president Infantino
BBC News – World · Europe
Fifa strongly criticises what it calls a "concerted and ongoing effort" to "undermine" the organisation and its president Gianni Infantino.
Geopolitics
Captain of turbulence-hit Phuket-Delhi flight may have failed dope test
Times of India – World · India
During a turbulent flight from Phuket to Delhi, the captain of an Air India aircraft reportedly tested positive for psychoactive substances. The turbulence cau…
Geopolitics
National Indigenous Music awards 2026: Baker Boy wins big, including album and song of the year
The Guardian – World · Europe
Yolŋu hip-hop artist dominates, while Butchulla duo and cousins Birdz and Fred Leone win artist of the year and Drifting Clouds takes home best new talentBaker…
Geopolitics
Joe Biden’s prostate cancer is spreading and causing him pain, son Hunter says
South China Morning Post – World · China
Former US president Joe Biden’s prostate cancer has spread to other parts of his body and is causing him pain, even as he continues to speak out on public issu…
Geopolitics
Houthi attacks kill five in Yemen as rebels target oil-rich Marib
The Hindu – World · India
A separate source close to the Saudi military told AFP that the Saudi-led coalition supporting the Yemeni government since 2015 would not stand "idly by" as th…
Geopolitics
Fast-moving Canada wildfire doubles in size forcing thousands to flee homes
BBC News – World · Europe
The Bald Range wildfire in British Columbia, still considered "out of control", has spread to more than 36 sq miles (95 sq km).
Geopolitics
Stephen and Ayesha Curry reach $100 million milestone through their foundation
Times of India – World · India
Stephen Curry and Ayesha Curry's foundation Eat. Learn. Play has marked a major $100 milion investment after helping changing lives for close to a decade.
Geopolitics
Proposed MDR for UPI transactions will be nominal, says government
Times of India – World · India
The government has pledged that the upcoming UPI merchant discount rate will be minimal. This fee will be applicable only to certain merchants and transactions…
Entrepreneurship
American Airlines Just Made It Harder for Elite Flyers to Get Free Business-Class Upgrades
Inc. · Global
Starting August 25, AAdvantage members flying economy are losing a valuable perk on popular Hawaii and coast-to-coast routes: a chance to score a complimentary…
Geopolitics
1,500 couples tie the knot at mass wedding in Nigeria
South China Morning Post – World · China
In northern Nigeria, 1,500 couples have tied the knot at a mass wedding organised by the state. The two-day ceremony in Kano State was aimed at people who, for…
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