Geopolitics
Air India's new CEO faces financial and safety turbulence
BBC News – World · Europe
The aftermath of last's year deadly crash and mounting financial losses will be Gebremariam's main challenges.
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Geopolitics
Pakistan's crackdown in PoK: How Islamabad is tightening information chokehold
Times of India – World · India
- Abhishek Mishra is a Digital Content Producer at The Times of India, working with the news desk. - Focuses on foreign policy, defense developments, and geo…
Geopolitics
100% tariffs: Why India may ignore Trump threat and continue buying Russian oil
Times of India – World · India
A year since the whole penal tariff cycle began - India now faces uncertainty related to its Russian crude purchases. A new Russia related sanctions bill in th…
Geopolitics
Indonesia warns against users spreading fake news ahead of its Independence Day
South China Morning Post – World · China
Indonesia has sought to assuage security concerns ahead of its 81st Independence Day as it vows to fight misinformation about potential disorder in its capital…
Geopolitics
China needs a stronger yuan and ‘fiscal boost’ to drive near-term growth: Goldman Sachs
South China Morning Post – World · China
China should let its currency appreciate gradually to safeguard against foreign protectionist moves and boost spending to support domestic demand to meet its e…
Geopolitics
Starbucks Korea raided by police after ‘Tank Day’ campaign sparks public outrage
The Guardian – World · Europe
Coffee chain has faced backlash over marketing promotion tied to anniversary of Gwangju massacreSouth Korean police have raided the headquarters of Starbucks K…
Startups
TV Somanathan gets a year's extension as India's top bureaucrat
Your Story · India
Cabinet Secretary TV Somanathan gets a one-year extension, ensuring policy continuity while reviving debate over succession plans.
Geopolitics
Watch: Iran , Oman reach understanding on shipping route through Strait of Hormuz
The Hindu – World · India
Iran and Oman have reached an understanding on the geographic coordinates for a shipping route through the Strait of Hormuz, Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesp…
Geopolitics
Germany news: Drone reportedly found near plane with Ukraine munitions
Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe
An explosive-laden drone found at Leipzig airport was reportedly next to a plane filled with weapons destined for Ukraine. Germany's interior minister has spok…
Geopolitics
Hong Kong police to merge Tin Sum division with Sha Tin and Ma On Shan
South China Morning Post – World · China
Hong Kong police will merge the Tin Sum division into the Sha Tin and Ma On Shan ones from August 30 to improve operational efficiency amid population changes …
Geopolitics
Landslips kill at least 4 in northern Philippines
The Hindu – World · India
The archipelago nation's main island Luzon has been battered by heavy rains over the past four days
Geopolitics
Japan’s Takaichi stops short of clear pledge to maintain non-nuclear principles
South China Morning Post – World · China
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi on Thursday failed to explicitly pledge that Japan will maintain its non-nuclear principles, simply saying the governmen…
Geopolitics
CLP posts HK$5.73 billion underlying profit in first half of 2026
South China Morning Post – World · China
CLP Holdings, the parent company of Hong Kong’s largest energy firm, has posted an underlying profit of HK$5.73 billion (US$730.49 million) in the first half o…
Geopolitics
Exiled PM Sheikh Hasina vows return to Bangladesh
Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe
Sheikh Hasina vowed to return to Bangladesh despite facing a death penalty, telling supporters that fear could not decide her "duty to the people."
Geopolitics
'It means I've played a bit': Starc on verge of breaking Kapil Dev's Test record
Times of India – World · India
Australian pacer Mitchell Starc is just one wicket away from equaling the legendary Kapil Dev's career tally. As he sets his sights on surpassing Dale Steyn's …
Geopolitics
‘Orange elephant in the room’: Pauline Hanson’s political rise is inspiring racism, inquiry hears
The Guardian – World · Europe
Former AFL inclusion manager tells inquiry One Nation leader’s conduct is encouraging people to use ‘similar behaviour and words’The rise of One Nation is fuel…
Geopolitics
West Asia LIVE: Two Israeli soldiers, one Lebanese killed as violence flares in south Lebanon
The Hindu – World · India
The deaths were the first Israeli fatalities reported in southern Lebanon since June 28; Iran says close to Hormuz plan with Oman, but reopening depends on U.S.
Geopolitics
Gulf shipping traffic down after Houthis say they attacked Saudi tanker
The Hindu – World · India
The Houthis have imposed a naval blockade on Saudi Arabia in the Red Sea since last month in response to what they described as a Saudi siege on Yemen, an a…
Geopolitics
Australian politician admits to sending text saying ‘my job is boring’ during a hearing
The Guardian – World · Europe
Mark Parton defends sending text message but denies he sent it to a sex worker, saying he is a ‘multi-tasker from hell’Get our breaking news email, free app or…
Geopolitics
Israel reports its first troop deaths in Lebanon amid ongoing talks in Rome
The Hindu – World · India
Lebanese state media said one person died and 11 were wounded in a separate Israeli strike
Geopolitics
A US proposal for missile defense that’s been tried before
Al Jazeera – News · Middle East
What is a Golden Dome, and why does Donald Trump want one?
Geopolitics
Russia downed 605 Ukrainian drones overnight: Defence Ministry
The Hindu – World · India
Ukraine has repeatedly struck sites belonging to Wildberries — a popular online commerce platform often described as Russia's Amazon — across the country since…
Geopolitics
Alan Jones’s alleged victim denies ‘fabricating’ claims against broadcaster during robust cross-examination
The Guardian – World · Europe
Former 2UE and 2GB radio broadcaster is facing 22 charges. Jones, 85, has pleaded not guiltyFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our break…
Geopolitics
As their warships encircle Japan, what signals are China and Russia sending?
South China Morning Post – World · China
The recent joint patrol between China and Russia around the Japanese archipelago showed how the nations’ military cooperation was becoming “progressively more …
Geopolitics
‘Desperate’ Trump running out of options in Iran war as Tehran exploits Hormuz leverage
South China Morning Post – World · China
The United States is staring a historic “strategic defeat” in the face five months after launching the Iran war at Israel’s behest, according to Middle East ob…
Geopolitics
'Crazy radicals who want war': Vance sees 'messy' negotiations with Iran ahead
Times of India – World · India
- Subhadra Srivastava is a journalist at The Times of India, specializing in geopolitics, international, and national affairs. - She focuses on national/glob…
Geopolitics
Ukraine escalates strikes on Russian shipping
Al Jazeera – News · Middle East
Striking hundreds of targets in a matter of weeks, Ukraine has found a new way to pressure Russia's hold on Crimea
Geopolitics
Tarun Tejpal to move SC after Bombay HC conviction in rape case
Times of India – World · India
The Bombay high court convicted Tarun Tejpal of rape and outraging modesty. This verdict overturned his previous acquittal by a Goa sessions court. Tejpal stat…
Geopolitics
MTR passengers face up to 30-minute delays after Hong Kong signal fault
South China Morning Post – World · China
Passengers travelling between Hung Hom and Tuen Mun faced delays of 25 to 30 minutes on Thursday afternoon after a signalling fault at Kam Sheung Road station,…
Startups
From cloud migration to citizen services: AppSquadz and India’s evolving digital transformation journey
Your Story · India
In the last 5 years, AppSquadz has expanded its cloud capabilities to support some significant digital transformation initiatives across government, healthcare…
Geopolitics
'No fees or tolls': How the Iran-Oman deal to reopen Strait of Hormuz will work
Times of India – World · India
- Subhadra Srivastava is a journalist at *The Times of India*, specializing in geopolitics, international, and national affairs. - She covers conflicts, dipl…
Geopolitics
Airline ordered to pay Rs 53,923 after passenger's luggage was delivered three days late
Times of India – World · India
A consumer commission ordered an airline to pay compensation for delayed luggage. The passenger's checked baggage was delayed by three days after his flight. T…
Geopolitics
Former Bangladesh cricket captain Shakib's home attacked after Hasina media event
The Hindu – World · India
The attack came hours after Shakib, a former Awami League lawmaker, joined Sheikh Hasina’s virtual event
Geopolitics
African Great Lakes hold 25% of Earth's freshwater as unique species face extinction
Times of India – World · India
The African Great Lakes boast a treasure trove of freshwater and unique species, forming crucial ecosystems. However, they are under siege from human activitie…
Geopolitics
US military families face deportation after immigration protection ends
Al Jazeera – News · Middle East
The spouses and parents of US service members have been reportedly detained or deported.
Startups
Andhra, Chhattisgarh, Bihar are outsmarting richer states on investments (without outspending)
Your Story · India
A licence, a statute and a purchase contract: how three challenger states are gaining ground without simply writing bigger subsidy cheques.
Geopolitics
Outrage as Ugandan football captain murdered in street gang attack
BBC News – World · Europe
The 27-year-old was beaten to death by suspected robbers after resisting an attempt to steal his belongings, police say.
Geopolitics
Healey urged to be bold on borrowing in first test of Burnham’s growth pledge
The Guardian – World · Europe
Some want the chancellor to exploit newly flexible fiscal rules – others want a more creative approach, such as borrowing from marketsWith just 12 weeks to go …
Geopolitics
Israeli strike that killed journalist in Lebanon was war crime, say rights groups
The Guardian – World · Europe
Investigation by Human Rights Watch, Amnesty and Legal Agenda shows Israel deliberately attacked Amal Khalil and colleague Zeinab Faraj knowing they were civil…
Geopolitics
Ahmedabad schools may hold voluntary Sunday classes after rain-related losses
Times of India – World · India
Ahmedabad schools may organise voluntary Sunday classes to recover academic hours lost due to rain-related disruptions. The DEO advisory allows schools to cond…
Geopolitics
Indian journalist Tarun Tejpal convicted in rape case
BBC News – World · Europe
The Goa bench of the Bombay High Court overturned a 2021 trial court verdict clearing Tejpal of all charges.
Geopolitics
Chinese fund managers’ pursuit of AI plays backfires as hot tech stocks wobble
South China Morning Post – World · China
A shift to technology stocks by China’s most seasoned fund managers has backfired, with the unwinding of AI plays taking a toll on the performances of their pr…
Geopolitics
Escape artist: ancient Chinese cup features ‘swimming’ crab evolved from ‘dancing fairy cup’
South China Morning Post – World · China
Four hundred years before modern interactive design became a trend, a remarkable ceramic crab was already captivating audiences in ancient China. Placed inside…
Geopolitics
Israel’s killing of journalist Amal Khalil was a war crime, rights group says
The Washington Post – World · US
An Israeli strike in April killed a reporter in Lebanon. The IDF said it was targeting Hezbollah and “regrets any harm caused to journalists.”
Geopolitics
Daily Quiz | On Hiroshima and Nagasaki
The Hindu – World · India
A quiz on the tragic atomic bomb attacks on Hiroshima and Nagasaki that took place on August 6 and 9, 81 years ago
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