Current Affairs
Latest Insights & Stories from Around the World
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsWhen will Hong Kong’s retail leasing market see a turnaround?
Hong Kong’s retail leasing market remained under pressure with rental rates far below the pre-pandemic levels, while Beijing’s crackdown on capital flight and a potential rate hik…
Source: Times of India – World ·
GeopoliticsInd vs Eng: 142 years after men's, Lord's hosts first-ever Women's Test
The England-India Test, beginning on Friday, will be the first women's Test at Lord's. It comes 142 years after the ground hosted its first men's Test.
Source: Times of India – World ·
GeopoliticsNijjar case: Lawrence Bishnoi's indictment underscores heavy footprint of Punjab gangs
Here are four clear bullet points summarizing the article: • Raj Shekhar Jha is a journalist at the Times of India. • He has over 10 years of experience covering national securit…
Source: NBC News – World ·
GeneralMore countries move to ramp up deportations and tighten borders as U.S. cracks down on immigration
Deportations are ramping up in countries beyond the U.S. as right-wing movements grow and issues from war and persecution to climate change drive up migration. NBC News’ Julia Ain…
Source: Al Jazeera – News ·
GeopoliticsIndonesia’s free meals programme plagued by alleged corruption and waste
Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto's initiative has been criticised for misdirecting resources to affluent regions.
Source: Times of India – World ·
GeopoliticsCanada: Lawrence & gang directed Nijjar hit, there's nothing to link Indian govt
Canadian police found no evidence linking India's government to organized crime charges. These charges involve the killing of Hardeep Singh Nijjar in Canada. US indictments agains…
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsTrump says he will ask US Supreme Court to rehear birthright citizenship case
US President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that he would ask the Supreme Court to rehear a case challenging his executive order curtailing birthright citizenship, a long-shot bi…
Source: TechCrunch ·
Tech & StartupsDespite ‘misgivings,’ judge approves Elon Musk’s $1.5M SEC settlement
The saga of Musk's tussle with the SEC over how he disclosed his growing stake in Twitter (now X) has come to an end.
Source: BBC News – World ·
GeopoliticsWealthy AI workers send San Francisco house prices soaring
The median cost of a home in the city is now $1.7m, a record high, according to the latest figures.
Source: The Guardian – World ·
GeopoliticsPet prescriptions could be capped at £21 under proposed vet sector reforms
Ministers also considering licence requirement and regulator to try to cut bills and increase choice UK vets may have to have a licence and cap prescriptions for pet medicine at £…
Source: The Guardian – World ·
GeopoliticsAmbassadorial appointments should be subject to veto by MPs, committee recommends
Foreign affairs select committee says Peter Mandelson episode was ‘nothing short of disastrous’ for governmentPolitical selections for ambassador posts should be subject to a veto…
Source: The Guardian – World ·
GeopoliticsDisability benefits system ‘not working’ Timms review finds
Interim report into Pip found process had systematic and deep-rooted problems and required bold and radical overhaulA landmark government review of disability benefits has warned …
Source: The Guardian – World ·
GeopoliticsAll lobbying should be publicly declared in transparency laws shake-up, watchdog says
Ethics and integrity commission chief says overhaul is crucial to help restore trust in standardsAll lobbying of government ministers, aides and senior officials should be publicl…
Source: Times of India – World ·
GeopoliticsConnor Murphy's alleged last video saying 'I'm dying every second' resurfaces after his death
Popular American fitness influencer and YouTuber Connor Murphy has died at the age of 32 after a drowning incident in Thailand. In the wake of his death, a video widely shared on …
Source: Al Jazeera – News ·
GeopoliticsWildcard Fery faces Zverev in Wimbledon semis, as Kostyuk meets Noskova
A partisan Centre Court backed home hope and world number 114 Fery in his incredible fairytale run to the last four.
Source: The New York Times – World ·
GeopoliticsDivisions Festered Within Iran Over Talks With the U.S.
Iran’s president and foreign minister were physically attacked this week by supporters of a hard-line faction that vehemently opposes any deal with the United States.
Source: Al Jazeera – News ·
GeopoliticsUS expands military strikes on Iran after Trump says he’ll ‘hit them hard’
US forces have expanded their military strikes on Iran, after blaming Tehran for breaking the MoU to end the war.
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsUS says China gave only hours’ warning before Pacific submarine missile launch
Washington criticised China on Wednesday for providing only a few hours’ notice ahead of its launch of a submarine-fired ballistic missile into the Pacific, saying Beijing’s actio…
Source: Times of India – World ·
GeopoliticsSnakebite deaths much rarer than estimated: ICMR study
Here are four clear bullet points summarizing the news article: • An 11-state survey in India found deaths from snakebites may be fewer than previously thought. • The study, fund…
Source: The Guardian – World ·
GeopoliticsTrump switches back to flying on older Air Force One for England trip instead of new Qatari jet
US president unexpectedly changed plans for flight to England after using Qatari-gifted aircraft to travel to TurkeyDonald Trump flew from Turkey to England onboard the older Air …
Source: NBC News – World ·
GeneralTrump declares Iran ceasefire 'over' as U.S. launches new retaliatory strikes
The latest U.S. strikes came after Iran targeted unarmed commercial ships in the Strait of Hormuz, with President Trump saying he is “not sure” he wants to make a deal with the Ir…
Source: Inc. ·
EntrepreneurshipWhy Smart Business Leaders Read Past the Monthly Jobs Numbers
The jobs report may not mean what you think it means.
Source: TechCrunch ·
Tech & StartupsLovable reportedly in talks to double its valuation to $13.2B
The $300 million round is expected to be led by Menlo Ventures, Sifted reported.
Source: The Washington Post – World ·
GeopoliticsTrump orders new round of strikes after calling Iranian leaders ‘scum’
The president previewed the attack earlier in the day, later adding that any action would end quickly and suggesting the U.S. may reimpose a naval blockade.
Source: The New York Times – World ·
GeopoliticsAs More Remains Are Found in Rubble From Venezuela Earthquakes, Horror Becomes Routine
Fearful that officials would tear down damaged buildings without accounting for any remaining bodies, Venezuelans are desperately digging for their relatives’ remains.
Source: Times of India – World ·
GeopoliticsChilling new images reveal condition of Connor Murphy’s Thailand home before drowning death
Connor Murphy died in Thailand after reportedly fleeing police and entering a lake, where he later drowned. Newly released images from his rental home show trash, medication packe…
Source: Al Jazeera – News ·
GeopoliticsJustin Bieber joins Madonna, Shakira, BTS in World Cup final halftime show
FIFA expects 'a couple of billion' to tune in to the 11-minute performance, the first at a World Cup.
Source: The Guardian – World ·
GeopoliticsWhite House’s World Cup head defends Trump lobbying Fifa over red card
Andrew Giuliani claims actions of referee Raphael Claus over US player Folarin Balogun ‘very, very highly suspicious’Andrew Giuliani, head of the White House’s World Cup taskforce…
Source: The New York Times – World ·
GeopoliticsIran Truce ‘Over,’ Trump Says, as He Threatens More Strikes
As both sides accused each other of violating a cease-fire signed three weeks ago, the temporary agreement appeared on the verge of collapse.
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsTrump’s tariff war pushes Brazil’s trade towards China as US share hits record low
The US share of Brazilian exports fell to its lowest level since 1997 in the first half of 2026, while China widened its lead as the country’s top trading partner, according to th…
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsNato summit delivers unity and billions in defence deals, Rutte says
Nato Secretary General Mark Rutte defended US President Donald Trump’s criticism of the transatlantic security alliance, while saying this year’s summit showed “a huge sense of un…
Source: Times of India – World ·
GeopoliticsNHL trade rumor: Penguins, Flyers eye Canucks' $92M star
The Vancouver Canucks have been actively looking for trade options for the team’s star center Elias Pettersson as the team rebuilds its roster, ahead of the new season. Elias Pett…
Source: BBC News – World ·
GeopoliticsChildren keep dying in a country that made huge progress on measles
More than 120,000 suspected and confirmed measles cases have been reported in Bangladesh, where hospitals are overwhelmed.
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsUS-China scientific decoupling: the hidden costs of geopolitical rivalry
As the United States marks the 250th anniversary of its founding, it confronts a new world order dominated by its relationship with China. In this wide-ranging series, we examine …
Source: The New York Times – World ·
GeopoliticsAfter Insulting Allies at NATO Summit, Trump Says They Love Him
The meeting in Turkey featured President Trump at his most mercurial, veering from scorn to praise for European countries, including some whose patience with mollifying him has wo…
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsUS hearing weighs higher tariffs over alleged forced labour, targeting China
China’s labour practices came under scrutiny on Wednesday during a US government hearing on a proposal to impose tariffs on goods linked to forced labour, with participants divide…
Source: Times of India – World ·
GeopoliticsMahadev app founder Saurabh Chandrakar held in Oman
Mahadev betting app founder Sourabh Chandrakar has been detained in Oman. India is now seeking his extradition or deportation from the country. Chandrakar was previously detained …
Source: TechCrunch ·
Tech & StartupsFeds demand autonomous vehicle companies stop interfering with first responders
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said emergency scenes are not "edge cases."
Source: The Guardian – World ·
GeopoliticsBurnham promises Labour MPs he will not use party discipline to ‘stifle debate’
Prime minister in waiting looks to address frustrations backbenchers had with Keir Starmer’s style of party managementAndy Burnham has promised MPs that he will never use party di…
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsUS strikes Iran again, Tehran fires back at neighbouring Gulf states
The United States launched new air strikes against Iran early Thursday, and Tehran responded by targeting Bahrain, Kuwait and Qatar in crossfire that again threatened an interim d…
Source: Al Jazeera – News ·
GeopoliticsFamily demands investigation after US man killed by ICE agent in Texas
Calls for answers after Lorenzo Salgado Araujo fatally shot during traffic stop in Houston in latest ICE killing.
Source: Indian Express – World ·
Geopolitics‘Don’t want to deal with Iranians anymore, they’re scum’: What Trump said on Iran
Here are four clear bullet points summarizing the news article: • US President Donald Trump called Iranian leadership "scum" and "sick people", suggesting the end of ceasefire. •…
Source: Al Jazeera – News ·
GeopoliticsUS moves to delist Syria as a ‘state sponsor of terrorism’
President Trump announces a move to delist Syria, citing efforts by Ahmed al-Sharaa to unify the country.
Source: Al Jazeera – News ·
GeopoliticsFormer Wisconsin judge avoids prison in ICE obstruction case
Hannah Dugan's sentence comes after she helped an immigrant in the US avoid ICE agents waiting to arrest him in 2025.
Source: Inc. ·
EntrepreneurshipHow This ‘Clueless’-Inspired App Is Solving the ‘Nothing to Wear’ Problem for 10 Million Users
Inspired by the 1999 movie ‘Clueless,’ this app lets you remix your wardrobe like a pro—helping 10 million users find outfits and cut back on fast fashion.
Disclaimer on Content Usage
At Shalyam, our Current Affairs section curates headlines and brief excerpts from publicly available RSS feeds of reputed publications. Each item links back to the original source for full reading, ensuring that the rights of the respective publishers are respected under the Indian Copyright Act, 1957. We do not reproduce full articles; instead, we provide short snippets for reference along with our own commentary, insights, and fact-based analysis to support students, educators, and researchers in understanding the broader context. This approach combines trusted news reporting with Shalyam’s educational perspective, making the content both informative and value-added. All copyrights remain with the original publishers, and proper attribution is maintained for every article displayed.
FAQ
Current affairs on Shalyam
A curated feed of educational and general news with summaries and links to trusted sources, sorted by publication date.
RSS feeds are fetched regularly and AI summaries may be generated for selected articles when enabled.
Yes. Use category, region, and tag filters on the current affairs page.
Get Exclusive Insights
with Every Issue
JoinShalyamNewsletter
Stay ahead in education, research, and innovation—straight to your inbox.
Shalyam
At Shalyam, we believe education is not just about information—it's about transformation. We're building a dynamic ecosystem that bridges students, educators, institutions, and industry through innovation, collaboration, and a shared vision for the future.
.
Shalyam Support
Help me find colleges in Maharashtra
MHT-CET / JEE admission guidance
I need help with course enrollment
How can I track my learning progress?
Where do I find study materials and notes?
Issue with payment or subscription
How do I connect with my mentor/instructor?
Shalyam Team
Ask us anything – we’ll reply via WhatsApp or Telegram within 24 hours.