Geopolitics
Norway Football Federation calls for FIFA president to resign
Al Jazeera – News · Middle East
Norway’s football federation has called on Gianni Infantino to resign.
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Geopolitics
India lags behind in race for fifth generation fighter jet; Turkey surges ahead
Times of India – World · India
Turkey's KAAN fighter program is advancing rapidly with prototype testing and planned deliveries. India's AMCA program faces delays in engine selection and ste…
Geopolitics
7 dead, 11 injured after bus overturns on steep mountain road in Himachal's Chamba
Times of India – World · India
Seven people died and eleven were injured in a bus accident near Chalunj Mor. The incident occurred Saturday morning in Himachal Pradesh's Chamba district. A…
Geopolitics
Armenia puts Church leader on trial for allegedly being a Russian spy
Al Jazeera – News · Middle East
Armenia’s head of the Apostolic Church and senior clergy could face jail time over allegations of spying for Russia.
Geopolitics
‘I’ve never been counted’: DR Congo’s first census in 42 years
Al Jazeera – News · Middle East
For many Congolese, the census is about identity, recognition and finally being recorded by the state.
Geopolitics
'Officials will contact': CM Dhami responds to Rishabh Pant's appeal for land
Times of India – World · India
Rishabh Pant reached out to the Chief Minister of Uttarakhand, Pushkar Singh Dhami, seeking guidance for acquiring land. The Chief Minister pledged government …
Geopolitics
India steps up sixth-gen fighter push, moves to co-join French-led FCAS
Times of India – World · India
- Subhadra Srivastava is a journalist at *The Times of India*, specializing in geopolitics, international, and national affairs. - She has over three years o…
Geopolitics
Russian strikes near Ukrainian capital kill three, including child
Al Jazeera – News · Middle East
Attack comes as US Senate passes new Russia sanctions and Kyiv appeals for air defence interceptors.
Geopolitics
Bengaluru 3-star, 5-star hotels under scanner over expired food, poor hygiene
Times of India – World · India
The Food Safety and Drug Administration Department's Food Safety Wing has launched action against several three-star and five-star hotels in Bengaluru after a …
Geopolitics
US promises $1bn in security aid to Colombia as new rightwing president pledges drugs crackdown
The Guardian – World · Europe
Trump ally Abelardo De La Espriella vows to start ‘profound transformation’ of country’s destiny as he is sworn inThe Trump administration plans to provide $…
Geopolitics
Akal Takht panel asks Punjab govt to address objections before anti-sacrilege talks
Times of India – World · India
On Thursday, an expert panel from Akal Takht convened to deliberate on the proposed anti-sacrilege law. They highlighted that the Punjab government’s response …
Geopolitics
She Is Russia’s Richest Woman. Her Business Empire Is Going Up in Flames.
The New York Times – World · US
As Ukraine repeatedly strikes warehouses of the e-commerce site Wildberries, Tatyana Kim, its billionaire co-founder, faces her biggest test yet.
Geopolitics
Their African Islands Were Set to Be Decolonized. Then the U.S. Bombed Iran.
The New York Times – World · US
The inhabitants of the Chagos Islands were expelled by the British 60 years ago. Refugees were anxious to return this year, but their hopes have been caught in…
Geopolitics
Whirling for 7 Days and Nights, in Search of Ecstasy
The New York Times – World · US
Hundreds of people attended a seven-day retreat in the Turkish countryside seeking transcendence through sema, the spiritual practice of whirling.
Geopolitics
What to Know About Wildberries, the Company in Ukraine’s Cross Hairs
The New York Times – World · US
Ukrainian drones have increasingly targeted warehouses belonging to Wildberries, which many Russians rely on as the country’s largest e-commerce business.
Geopolitics
Punjabi Soldiers Who Fought for Britain in World War I Are Recognized for First Time
The New York Times – World · US
Nearly 10,000 Punjabi soldiers who died in World War I have been added to casualty records for the first time.
Geopolitics
Germans hogging the sunloungers? Poll finds Italians and French are worse
The Guardian – World · Europe
British and Germans themselves share stereotype but other nationalities are likelier to put out towels – or umbrellasGermans are sunlounger hoggers, or so the …
Geopolitics
Bar Association broadly backs new offence for persistent child sexual abuse
South China Morning Post – World · China
The Hong Kong Bar Association has said it “broadly supports” a dedicated offence for persistent child sexual abuse, after concerns over evidential issues in su…
Geopolitics
Bangkok branches out: secret to Thai capital’s green revival
South China Morning Post – World · China
In recent years, Thailand’s capital has discovered a surprising new attraction to add to its temples, shopping malls and street food: urban greenery. Unlike th…
Geopolitics
Chinese scientists find some Yangtze flood controls may do more harm than good
South China Morning Post – World · China
For centuries, the Yangtze River has been China’s vital lifeblood, yet its floods have claimed countless lives. To tame its waters, flood-control systems have …
Geopolitics
‘Hopeless’: Palestinian Christians leave West Bank as hardships mount
South China Morning Post – World · China
Palestinian Christians call themselves “living stones” and say they have lived continuously in the Holy Land for the last 2,000 years. Maybe not for much longe…
Geopolitics
Gravely injured, 'a voice in the dark', not in Iran: Where is Mojtaba Khamenei?
Times of India – World · India
- Mojtaba Khamenei assumes Iran's supreme leader role, a pivotal position in the Islamic Republic. - He transitions from a less prominent role to a key leade…
Geopolitics
'There needs to be accountability': UN warns Pakistan over crackdown in PoK
Times of India – World · India
- Kanchan Yadav is a writer at *The Times of India*, covering business, politics, international affairs, and social issues. - Her reporting emphasizes policy…
Geopolitics
Rude wake-up call, listen to largest voting bloc in 2029: Tharoor on protests
Times of India – World · India
Congress MP Shashi Tharoor stressed listening to young people and engaging them. He noted Gen Z and Gen Alpha will be the largest voting bloc in 2029. Recent…
General
Video shows hippo charging boat full of tourists in Botswana
NBC News – World · US
Video captured by a tourist on board a boat in northern Botswana showed the heart-pounding moment the vessel had to outrun a charging hippo.
Geopolitics
Flintoff steps down as England Lions coach, set to focus on Sydney Thunder role
Times of India – World · India
Andrew Flintoff has officially resigned from his position as head coach of the England Lions after two fruitful years. He is set to take charge of Sydney Thund…
Geopolitics
Saudi intelligence chief meets Iraqi PM, renews Riyadh visit invitation
Al Jazeera – News · Middle East
Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi had cancelled an earlier Saudi trip after deadly July 29 US-Saudi strikes on Iraq.
Geopolitics
'His way of protecting US military': Trump's General looking for a way out from Iran
Times of India – World · India
- Digital news desk journalist at The Times of India with over two years of experience. - Specializes in foreign affairs and international politics, prioriti…
Geopolitics
US Senate passes Russia sanctions that could hurt India and China
Al Jazeera – News · Middle East
The US Senate approved its strongest move against Russia under Trump.
Geopolitics
Russia’s sole anti-war party targets coming elections, favours ceasefire
South China Morning Post – World · China
Sensing frustration among many Russians towards the Ukraine war, Russia’s liberal Yabloko party is hoping to use parliamentary elections this September to rais…
Geopolitics
Karnataka: Congress leader shot dead in broad daylight; attack caught on cam
Times of India – World · India
A local Congress leader and contractor was shot dead by assailants in Udupi. David D'Souza, a former village panchayat president, succumbed to bullet injuries …
Geopolitics
Submerged Indonesian village re-emerges as drought lowers water levels
Al Jazeera – News · Middle East
Drone footage shows the remains of a submerged village re-emerging from Indonesia’s Karian Reservoir after a drought.
Geopolitics
At least three killed in Russian strikes in Kyiv region, official says
The Hindu – World · India
Three more people were injured in the attack
Geopolitics
How Jadumani Singh's risky weight change nearly derailed his CWG dream
Times of India – World · India
Jadumani Singh Mandengbam secured a silver medal at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow. He overcame significant selection hurdles and a weight category ga…
Startups
Patience, practice, persistence: Tips on creative success from the Art Bengaluru Collective
Your Story · India
In this photo essay, we feature more highlights from the Art Bengaluru Collective’s exhibition, along with artists’ insights.
Startups
The rise of predictive commerce for India’s MSMEs
Your Story · India
In today’s digital-first environment, the question is no longer how quickly businesses can respond to disruptions but how effectively they can anticipate them …
Geopolitics
Three CWG-selected Indian weightlifters accept doping bans
Times of India – World · India
Three Indian weightlifters accepted doping charges, resulting in bans and a reduced Commonwealth Games quota. N Ajith and Harcharan Singh received three-year …
Geopolitics
US courts clear way for deportations of South Sudan, Myanmar nationals
Al Jazeera – News · Middle East
Rulings allow Trump administration to end Temporary Protected Status for nationals of the two countries.
Geopolitics
China faces new AI bottleneck as it runs out of Chinese-language training data
South China Morning Post – World · China
China’s high-stakes race to build next-generation artificial intelligence models is entering a critical new phase, where a less visible yet far more existentia…
Geopolitics
Chip off the old bloc: Thailand looks to Siam Silica to propel it to top Asean player
South China Morning Post – World · China
Thailand launched its Siam Silica framework last week, a national road map that stamps the Southeast Asian country’s stake in the semiconductor race by buildin…
Startups
AI is reimagining service companies; Ola Electric narrows loss in Q1
Your Story · India
Northbound Advisors is building a proprietary AI tool with a partner, trained on eight years of work across diligences, CFO advisory, legal, tax and risk engag…
Geopolitics
Jason Arday, Claudine Gay, and the line between inclusion and bias in universities
The Hindu – World · India
Of late, universities in the Global North have been recruiting people from underrepresented backgrounds in part on the strength of narratives of overcoming dis…
Geopolitics
Pant's midnight plea to Uttarakhand CM: 'Please help me in land acquisition'
Times of India – World · India
Rishabh Pant publicly requested Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami for land. He wishes to shift his base from Delhi to his native state. Pant has b…
Geopolitics
What could the Mecca defence pact mean for the US role in the Middle East?
Al Jazeera – News · Middle East
Analysts say regional partners are seeking alternatives to supplement their security without discarding US support.
Geopolitics
Trump shifts blame to Republicans for waning support from public
Al Jazeera – News · Middle East
Republican senators are using the summer recess to avoid politically difficult votes.
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