Current Affairs
Latest Insights & Stories from Around the World
Source: The Hindu – World ·
GeopoliticsNorth Korea state media says Japan overseas aggression is reality, not hypothetical
It accused Tokyo of abandoning its long-professed doctrine of exclusively defence-oriented policy and transforming its Military into a “thoroughly offensive and aggressive force”
Source: The Hindu – World ·
GeopoliticsU.S. voices concern over China's intercontinental range missile test
The U.S. also urged China to engage in meaningful arms control discussions and notify the intercontinental-range ballistic missile and space launches
Source: The Hindu – World ·
GeopoliticsRussian strikes kill at least 26 in Kyiv region on eve of NATO summit
The attack hit just days after another Russian strike killed more than 30 people in the Ukrainian capital
Source: The Hindu – World ·
GeopoliticsModi begins three-nation trip, starts with Indonesia to boost strategic ties
Prime Minister is set to hold discussions with Indonesian President Subianto to add ‘momentum to this partnership across diverse sectors’; he will travel to Australia and New Zeal…
Source: Your Story ·
StartupsHow AI can power India's digitally-empowered farming ecosystem
As India's digital agriculture ecosystem grows, the biggest opportunity lies in using AI-powered intelligence to improve farm traceability, optimise procurement, and build more re…
Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) – World ·
GeopoliticsWhy migrants come to Germany for work and then leave again
Germany has long attracted skilled workers to its labor market. The country has been much less successful at retaining them. So what is Germany doing wrong?
Source: The Hindu – World ·
GeopoliticsIslandwide blackout hits Cuba as its fuel reserve dwindles and aging grid crumbles
Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel accused the U.S. of trying to ‘incite social unrest by strangling Cuba's fuel supply’ and said ‘the actions of electrical workers in the midst of…
Source: The Hindu – World ·
GeopoliticsWatch: Why PM Modi’s Indonesia visit matters for India | Explained
Nearly 40% of India’s maritime trade passes through one of the world’s busiest shipping lanes, the Strait of Malacca. And the country that sits at the gateway to that strategic ch…
Source: The Hindu – World ·
GeopoliticsThe last revolutionary of Iran
Here are four clear bullet points summarizing the news article: • Iran has begun official funeral ceremonies for Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, the country's second Supreme Leader who w…
Source: The Hindu – World ·
GeopoliticsIndonesia, Singapore say key oil passage will remain 'accessible'
Mr. Prabowo said on July 6, 2026, that Indonesia and Singapore “have an interest in keeping the Strait of Malacca as a free passageway”
Source: The New York Times – World ·
GeopoliticsNATO Needs Turkey
The war in Ukraine and Trump’s disregard for the alliance have generated a new appreciation of what Turkey brings to the table.
Source: The Guardian – World ·
GeopoliticsAustralian PM says Chinese missile test could have caused ‘considerable damage’ if weaponised
Solomon Islands prime minister says he doesn’t want to see more countries testing ICBMs in Pacific, adding ‘be our friend but don’t threaten us’ Australian prime minister Anthony …
Source: The Hindu – World ·
GeopoliticsNigeria probes big tech, AI firms for 'unlawful' media content use
The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) said in a statement the investigation followed a directive from President Bola Tinubu
Source: Indian Express – World ·
GeopoliticsHow Indian-origin businessman allegedly posed as ‘CIA agent’ to enter Indonesia’s $13.9 billion fighter jet deal
Here are four clear bullet points summarizing the article: • Gaurav Srivastava, an Indian-origin businessman, is accused of pretending to be a CIA officer to gain influence in In…
Source: The Guardian – World ·
GeopoliticsDowry murders in India no longer spark public anger or debate, study finds
Thousands of women are killed in dowry disputes each year, despite the practice being banned in 1961Dowry deaths in India no longer provoke the public anger they once did, despite…
Source: Indian Express – World ·
Geopolitics3 injured in bomb blast at student rally in Bangladesh, MP Nahid Islam was on stage
Here are four clear bullet points summarizing the article: • A bomb explosion occurred during a student-led National Citizen Party (NCP) rally in Savar, near Dhaka, Bangladesh, i…
Source: The Hindu – World ·
GeopoliticsTrump says resolution to Ukraine war 'getting closer' after talks with Putin and Zelenskyy
In Moscow, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said he believed the U.S. position on how to resolve the conflict remained unchanged
Source: The Hindu – World ·
GeopoliticsTrump says there will either be a deal with Iran or U.S. will ‘finish the job’
Indirect U.S.-Iran talks ended last week without any public sign of headway toward a lasting peace
Source: Indian Express – World ·
GeopoliticsTehran fires at commercial ships in Strait of Hormuz as US-Iran deal comes under threat
Here are four clear bullet points summarizing the news article: • Iran's military fired at least two missiles at commercial ships transiting the Strait of Hormuz, according to US…
Source: The Hindu – World ·
GeopoliticsHamas dissolves its government in Gaza to transfer power to UN-backed committee
At a news conference on July 6, Ismail al-Thawabta, general director of the Hamas-run Government Media Office, said “only technical and professional staff” would remain in their p…
Source: Your Story ·
StartupsGabit, an AI-powered longevity platform; Precision hiring at the workplace
Gabit, founded by Arpana Shahi and Gaurav Gupta, is building a preventive healthcare ecosystem with a smart ring at its core. Meanwhile, in a rapidly changing world, the focus is …
Source: The Washington Post – World ·
GeopoliticsChina test-fires long-range missile into Pacific, rattling U.S. allies
The unprecedented test of a nuclear-capable submarine-launched missile highlights Beijing’s growing force in the region.
Source: BBC News – World ·
GeopoliticsWhy some African nations are turning down Trump aid money
The Trump administration sees the aid as more transactional - but some say it is not a fair trade.
Source: Indian Express – World ·
GeopoliticsIran War News Highlights: Have launched new strikes against Iran, says US military
Here are four clear bullet points summarizing the news article: • Three commercial tankers were struck in separate attacks in the Strait of Hormuz, with the UKMTO agency confirmi…
Source: TechCrunch ·
Tech & StartupsNetflix invented binge-watching. Now it may have outgrown it.
A new report suggests Netflix viewers aren’t sticking around for Season 2. The bigger issue may be that binge-watching itself is no longer the advantage it once was.
Source: BBC News – World ·
GeopoliticsResistance and revenge - Iran wanted to send a message with its farewell to Khamenei
Three days of public mourning in Tehran was a political spectacle Iran's leaders wanted the world to see, writes the BBC's international correspondent Lyse Doucet.
Source: The Guardian – World ·
GeopoliticsSri Lanka prison riot kills 26, with more than 100 others wounded
Victims with cuts and gunshot injuries rushed to hospital after fighting between prisoners from two drug gangsClashes at a Sri Lankan jail have killed 26 people, including seven g…
Source: Indian Express – World ·
GeopoliticsWhy has Cuba’s power grid collapsed again and is the US blockade to blame?
Here are four clear bullet points summarizing the article: • Cuba suffered a nationwide blackout due to an energy crisis exacerbated by the US blocking fuel shipments. • The coun…
Source: BBC News – World ·
GeopoliticsJailers and officials at Russia's 'torture prisons' in Ukraine exposed by BBC
Former prisoners accuse the men of abuse in detention centres and want to see them brought to trial.
Source: The New York Times – World ·
GeopoliticsSpate of Shark Attacks Means More Drones for Australia’s Beaches
The country is stepping up measures to keep swimmers and surfers safe after a teacher was mauled by a great white shark at Coogee Beach.
Source: NBC News – World ·
GeneralDOJ defends decision to drop criminal charges against billionaire Indian businessman
The government says its decision to dismiss its case against Gautam Adani, one of the world’s wealthiest people, wasn’t swayed by his reported offer to invest in the U.S.
Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) – World ·
GeopoliticsCanada awards Germany major submarine contract
Canadian PM Carney said the deal of up to 12 German-built submarines will be the "largest in Canadian history." Germany had pushed hard for the order, which comes as Canada seeks …
Source: BBC News – World ·
GeopoliticsWhy a Diljit Dosanjh film vanished from streaming after two days
The film's troubled journey spans years of censorship disputes, court battles and an unexpected release on a streaming platform.
Source: BBC News – World ·
GeopoliticsCan China repeat its EV success with robotaxis?
China's self-driving car firms have been given a headstart by the country's EV supply chain as they expand globally.
Source: The Guardian – World ·
GeopoliticsUK charity funding school at heart of illegal Israeli settlement expansion
Friends of Yeshivat Shavei Hevron sent nearly £200,000 to school in Hebron – where Israel has been accused of imposing apartheid – between 2019 and 2024A British charity is fundi…
Source: NBC News – World ·
GeneralVenezuela’s earthquake death toll rises to more than 3,500 as survivors look for relatives
As the number of deaths increased Monday, survivors like 12-year-old Fabiana Blanco say they have been left with “a battle scar.”
Source: The Hindu – World ·
GeopoliticsIsraeli drone strike kills four people in southern Lebanon, Lebanese state media reports
The intensity of hostilities abated last month, as Iran insisted on its demand for a Lebanon ceasefire in talks with the U.S., and as Israel scaled back attacks in Lebanon at Wa…
Source: The New York Times – World ·
GeopoliticsWildfires Force Evacuation of Thousands in Southwest France
The blaze in the Pyrenees, a region bordering Spain, has scorched more than 11,000 acres so far.
Source: The New York Times – World ·
GeopoliticsRiot in Sri Lanka’s Negombo prison leaves at least 23 dead
The country has faced criticism from human rights activists for the conditions in its prisons, including overcrowding and failing to protect inmates.
Source: The New York Times – World ·
GeopoliticsIranians Mourn a Slain Leader, and Call for Vengeance
Million of people filled the streets of Iran to bid farewell to Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who was killed in the war with the United States and Israel.
Source: The New York Times – World ·
GeopoliticsWill Prince Harry’s UK Visit Repair or Deepen the Royal Rift?
Harry arrived in London Monday night for a visit that has already been overshadowed by drama and confusion over his plans.
Source: The Guardian – World ·
Geopolitics‘Living like this is agony’: Cuba suffers third nationwide blackout in six months
Impoverished island was already struggling to keep the lights on before the US imposed a blockade in JanuaryCuba on Monday suffered its third nationwide power outage since the sta…
Source: Indian Express – World ·
GeopoliticsWhat’s behind Trump’s ‘US will finish the job’ warning to Iran amid Khamenei’s funeral
Here are four clear bullet points summarizing the article: • US President Donald Trump warns Iran that if no deal is reached, the US will "finish the job" and take military actio…
Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) – World ·
GeopoliticsEmmanuel Macron visits Syria, 18 months after Assad's fall
The French president landed in Damascus on Monday evening. He's the first EU leader to visit the country since Bashar Assad's sudden downfall and the rise of former militant turne…
Source: The New York Times – World ·
GeopoliticsTurkey Hosts NATO Summit While Cracking Down on Critics
In the weeks leading up to the two-day event, the Turkish authorities blocked websites, jailed scores of people over allegations of terrorism and arrested a prominent comedian.
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.