Geopolitics
Typhoon Dolphin batters Japan's Okinawa before bearing down on China
BBC News – World · Europe
The storm has cut power to at least 44,000 buildings and injured five people on the Japanese island.
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Geopolitics
Where in the UK will get the best view of the solar eclipse?
The Guardian – World · Europe
When, where and how to get the optimal view of the first solar eclipse to be visible across the country this centuryFor the first time this century, people acr…
Entrepreneurship
Jeff Bezos Repeated These 2 Words for 30 Years. They Built Amazon
Inc. · Global
A simple mantra became Amazon’s operating system.
Tech & Startups
Google’s top hacker hunter explains why hacking groups get codenames
TechCrunch · US
Google recently changed how it refers and assigns names to hacking groups. TechCrunch spoke with one of the world’s foremost experts on tracking hackers to und…
Geopolitics
Iran targeted tanker, says UAE, as Tehran says Hormuz deal with Oman close
South China Morning Post – World · China
The United Arab Emirates on Saturday said Iran had targeted a tanker belonging to the state-owned Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) while it was transitin…
Geopolitics
Nicola Sturgeon ‘has not spoken to’ estranged husband, Peter Murrell, since he was jailed
The Guardian – World · Europe
Scotland’s former first minister says she will not visit Murrell in prison, where he is serving five-year sentence for embezzling SNP fundsNicola Surgeon has s…
Startups
Delhivery reports 65% dip in profit, revenue up 28% in Q1
Your Story · India
Delhivery also announced the elevation of Vani Venkatesh to the role of Deputy CEO, effective immediately. Ms Venkatesh joined the company in February 2025 as …
Geopolitics
US Senate confirms Trump loyalist Todd Blanche as new AG
Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe
Republicans dropped their opposition and confirmed President Donald Trump's former defense lawyer to a Cabinet position. Now, Todd Blanche will act as the nati…
Geopolitics
Ukraine: Russia pounds Kyiv as Zelenskyy visits Serbia
Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is visiting Serbia, a country that has traditionally been friendly with Moscow, as Russia strikes the Kyiv region once …
Tech & Startups
Census Proposal Would Stop Counting Undocumented Immigrants—and Ignore Race and Sexual Orientation
Wired · Global
A draft rule reviewed by WIRED would prevent the census from counting undocumented immigrants. To protect against “distortions,” it would also bar questions ab…
Geopolitics
How Beijing’s hypersonic ‘carrier killers’ could distract US forces in a Taiwan conflict
South China Morning Post – World · China
The advancement and diversification of Beijing’s anti-ship missile platforms have bolstered its denial capabilities in the first island chain and could divert …
Entrepreneurship
The Vaseline Executive Who Hires Creators Like Vendors Says Follower Count Is Almost Irrelevant
Inc. · Global
The best creator strategy has nothing to do with reach.
Entrepreneurship
Gap Just Shuttered a 55-Year-Old Store: See Updated List of Closed Locations for 2026
Inc. · Global
Gap is closing a handful of stores in key states. The move comes as the retailer’s namesake brand posts its strongest growth in years.
Tech & Startups
The Sharpest Image Ever Taken of the Sun Reveals a Hidden Phenomenon
Wired · Global
The photograph, taken in visible light, made it possible to observe for the first time the tiny plasma vortices that had been predicted for more than a century.
Geopolitics
US gifts $1bn to Colombia on new right-wing president's first day of office
BBC News – World · Europe
Abelardo de la Espriella used his maiden speech to promise an "all-out war" on what he calls "narco-terrorism".
Geopolitics
Elon Musk says Starship Flight 13 recovery ‘not looking good’ after splashdown
Times of India – World · India
SpaceX's Starship recovery is struggling against the tumultuous waters of the Indian Ocean, with Elon Musk admitting the situation appears grim. Despite these …
Startups
Government examines Meta’s recommendation system for intermediary status
Your Story · India
The Centre is examining whether Meta’s recommendation systems and paid content promotion align with its intermediary status under India’s IT Act, amid concerns…
Geopolitics
Netanyahu mulls Saudi, Turkiye, Pakistan pact as Israeli elections loom
Al Jazeera – News · Middle East
Saudi Arabia, Turkiye, and Pakistan form a new defence pact, leaving Israel’s response and its implications uncertain
Geopolitics
Girl, 12, dies in Thailand after school shooting, bringing death toll to 9
South China Morning Post – World · China
A girl died from critical wounds Saturday after a pupil opened fire at a secondary school and his home outside Bangkok the day before, bringing the death toll …
Geopolitics
Leaking tanker off Omani coast is sinking deeper, satellite images show
The Hindu – World · India
The affected area is part of the Arabian Sea reserve, a marine protected area and host to wildlife, including endangered petrels and the rare Arabian Sea humpb…
Geopolitics
‘Last time, we failed’: Masked men return to advocate’s house, loot over Rs 3 crore
Times of India – World · India
A brazen robbery took place when four masked intruders stormed the home of a senior advocate, threatening him with guns. They escaped with a substantial amount…
Geopolitics
Blanche confirmation allows Trump to continue ‘pervasive, breathtaking corruption’, says Schumer – US politics live
The Guardian – World · Europe
Senate minority leader condemns Republicans after Donald Trump’s former defense lawyer was confirmed by 50 votes to 49 early on Saturday morningDemocrats insti…
Startups
DPIIT inks pacts with five firms to support startups
Your Story · India
Under the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Cashfree Payments India, eligible startups will receive access to secure and scalable payment and payout solut…
Geopolitics
Iran war: IRGC says Hormuz to open if US accepts Iran's terms
Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe
Iran's Revolutionary Guard said the reopening of the vital Strait of Hormuz did not depend on the outcome of ongoing talks with Oman. DW has more.
Geopolitics
War, terror, diplomacy: What if Israel takes Al-Aqsa Mosque?
Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe
Reports from Jerusalem suggest that Israeli authorities are taking over one of Islam's holiest sites, the Al-Aqsa Mosque. If they do, experts say anything coul…
Geopolitics
Trump's ex-lawyer Todd Blanche narrowly confirmed as US attorney general
BBC News – World · Europe
The vote cements Trump's former criminal defence lawyer as the nation's top law enforcement official despite a rare pushback from some Republicans.
Geopolitics
21 of 57 TN MPs attend CM Vijay’s meet, reject Delimitation Bill; DMK, AIADMK stay away
Times of India – World · India
- TOI News Desk operates 24/7 to deliver current, comprehensive news globally. - Committed to excellence, verifying breaking news, analysis, and reports. -…
General
Iran says deal on Strait of Hormuz is close but will not open the waterway by itself
NBC News – World · US
Iran said on Saturday that a deal with Oman on control of the Strait of Hormuz was close but would not be enough to free up the waterway, and the United Arab E…
Geopolitics
India to recover 'Green Boots' climber's body from Everest after 30 years: Report
Times of India – World · India
- TOI News Desk is a dedicated team working 24/7 to deliver timely, comprehensive news globally. - Committed to excellence, they gather, verify, and present …
Geopolitics
CJP delegation reaches Ranchi to support students protesting JPSC, JSSC exams
Times of India – World · India
- TOI News Desk operates 24/7 with dedicated journalists to deliver timely, comprehensive news globally. - Committed to excellence, verifying breaking news, …
Geopolitics
Why Devdutt Padikkal's fluent ton allows India to breathe easy
Times of India – World · India
With Sai Sudharsan all but ruled out of the Sri Lanka series, Devdutt Padikkal seized his chance, scoring a fluent 142 at Colombo’s Nondescript Cricket Club du…
Geopolitics
Lion saved as cub from Ukraine war and brought to US battles rare fungal disease
The Guardian – World · Europe
Four-year-old Taras, who now resides at a Minnesota sanctuary, was diagnosed with an often fatal infectionA lion that escaped the war in Ukraine after being fo…
Geopolitics
What is a glueball? Chinese-led team finds rare particle made entirely of force
South China Morning Post – World · China
In a historic breakthrough, a Chinese-led international team of scientists has confirmed the existence of the glueball – a rare form of matter made entirely of…
Geopolitics
Ivory Coast’s ‘talking drum’ returns to home village after 110 years
Al Jazeera – News · Middle East
Ivory Coast's 'talking drum' returns to home village after 110 years
Geopolitics
Trump loyalist Todd Blanche confirmed by Senate as US attorney general
The Guardian – World · Europe
Major win for president as former personal lawyer wins approval despite outcry over $1.8bn slush fundThe US Senate voted to narrowly confirm Todd Blanche as at…
Geopolitics
Drones spotted in Bulgaria and Germany raise concerns of Russian escalation
Al Jazeera – News · Middle East
The drone incidents in Europe have ignited fears that Moscow's war on Kyiv is now entangling NATO nations.
Geopolitics
'End this war': Senate Democrats turn up heat on Trump, seek end to Iran hostilities
Times of India – World · India
Democrats introduced a resolution to end unauthorized US military involvement against Iran. Senator John Hickenlooper leads the effort, citing constitutional w…
Geopolitics
Todd Blanche narrowly confirmed as Trump's attorney general in overnight vote
The Hindu – World · India
The Republican-led Senate voted 50-49 to make Todd Blanche the second confirmed attorney general since Donald Trump returned to the White House last year with …
Geopolitics
Yemen Teeters on Civil War as Regional Stability Hangs in the Balance
The New York Times – World · US
While the Middle East waits to hear whether a deal can be reached to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, the Yemeni government’s conflict with Iran-backed Houthi rebe…
Geopolitics
'Which freedom fighter got most severe punishment?' Kerala probes Savarkar quiz
Times of India – World · India
A school quiz question in Kerala has ignited a political controversy. The question asked about the freedom fighter receiving the most severe British punishment…
Geopolitics
Senate passes funding bill to prevent shutdown through US midterms
The Guardian – World · Europe
Bill must still be approved by House but would keep government running at current funding levelsThe US Senate on Friday passed a government funding bill that w…
Geopolitics
Police bodycam and CCTV catches Idaho mall shooting as it unfolds
Al Jazeera – News · Middle East
Police bodycam and CCTV catches Idaho mall shooting as it unfolds
Geopolitics
'Army safeguarding territory': Arunachal CM Pema Khandu rejects Chinese encroachment
Times of India – World · India
- TOI News Desk operates 24/7 to deliver current, comprehensive global news. - Committed to excellence in journalism with verified breaking news and analysis…
Geopolitics
NBA forward Clarke's death due to effects of drugs
BBC News – World · Europe
Memphis Grizzlies forward Brandon Clarke's death was due to the effects of heroin and cocaine, the Los Angeles medical authority reveals.
Geopolitics
Atletico Madrid will not sell Alvarez amid Barcelona interest, says Simeone
Al Jazeera – News · Middle East
Last month, Atletico filed a complaint to FIFA over Barcelona allegedly tapping up the 26-year-old forward.
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