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Geopolitics

Afghanistan’s child deaths rising as food distributions face cuts, says UN

The Hindu – World · India

The World Food Program attributed supply shortages to conflict in West Asia and a nine-month border closure between Pakistan and its neighbours, disrupting nut…

Geopolitics

‘Someone has to pay’: RBI governor on MDR proposal for UPI transactions above Rs 2k

Times of India – World · India

According to official estimates, the Rs 2,000 threshold would cover only around 5% of all UPI transactions, although these account for nearly 65% of the total …

Geopolitics

Why the Trump administration is helping support Japan’s weakening yen

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Washington and Tokyo's rare coordinated intervention aims to avoid spillover to global financial system.

Geopolitics

Palestinians hold mass funeral for 112 bodies finally recovered from a 2023 Gaza strike

The Hindu – World · India

Over the weekend, first responders dug through the destroyed buildings and recovered remains of 112 victims, including 40 children

Geopolitics

Police raid Starbucks Korea headquarters over 'Tank Day' fiasco

BBC News – World · Europe

People have filed complaints against Starbucks for allegedly making light of the deadly Gwangju Uprising.

Geopolitics

Trump says Strait of Hormuz deal could be announced soon

The Hindu – World · India

It could happen. Tomorrow or the next day, says U.S. President Donald Trump

Geopolitics

J&K, Ladakh have entered 'a decisive new chapter': PM Modi on Article 370 anniversary

Times of India – World · India

Prime Minister Modi marked seven years since the abrogation of Articles 370 and 35A. This move ushered in a new chapter for Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh. The …

Tech & Startups

The AI Notetaker Has Been Invited to All the Meetings

Wired · Global

Wispr Flow, a popular dictation tool, has released a live notetaker that transcribes and summarizes meetings. It joins a growing wave of AI notetakers for the …

Geopolitics

Iran, Oman working on plan to reopen Strait of Hormuz

The Hindu – World · India

The Trump administration has previously ruled out any deal that would give Iran control over the strait

Geopolitics

Woman in Bengal gets Rs 17.17 lakh payout after finance company illegally seizes her truck

Times of India – World · India

A finance company illegally seized a woman's truck despite her loan payments being current. The consumer commission found this action a severe deficiency in se…

Geopolitics

AI ecosystem's 'circular' investment: risk or advantage?

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

Amid talk of an AI sector bubble, one aspect is under scrutiny. Many big AI players are invested in smaller ones, who then buy the bigger firm's products. This…

Geopolitics

Daily Quiz | On Toni Morrison

The Hindu – World · India

American novelist Toni Morrison passed away on this day in 2019. Here is a quiz on one of the critically acclaimed authors of contemporary American literature

Geopolitics

‘Vile, abusive’: Bombay HC orders takedown of fake posts targeting Gadkari over E20

Times of India – World · India

- Subhadra Srivastava is a journalist at The Times of India with three years of experience in geopolitics, international, and national affairs. - She focuses…

Geopolitics

Watch: Valet drives car into parking lift shaft, plunges 2 floors

Times of India – World · India

A car fell about twenty-five feet down a parking lift shaft. The incident occurred at the Horizon Gold building in Kandivli West. A valet attendant was steerin…

Geopolitics

Malaysian politics heads for reset as Malay nationalism surge threatens reform experiment

South China Morning Post – World · China

The door is fast closing on Malaysia’s reform experiment after nearly a decade of false starts and political intrigue, with Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s ruli…

Geopolitics

Pakistan and Uganda athletes ‘missing’ after Commonwealth Games

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

UK police looking into reports of 'missing' athletes who didn't return home after Commonwealth Games closing ceremony.

Startups

Insuretech startup InRisk Labs raises $27M in Series A

Your Story · India

InRisk Labs will use this funding round to deepen its insurance capabilities across multiple segments.

Geopolitics

Trump claims China is fuelling resistance to AI data centres in the US

South China Morning Post – World · China

US President Donald Trump has accused China of fuelling the growing nationwide backlash against AI data centres, claiming Beijing is promoting resistance becau…

Geopolitics

Nigeria cannot build safe schools in unsafe communities

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

The Safe Schools Initiative will keep falling short until the lack of security beyond school grounds is confronted.

Geopolitics

Alcaraz withdraws from Cincinnati event as doubts grow over US Open defence

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Seven-time Grand Slam winner Carlos Alcaraz was expected to defend his ATP Masters 1000 ​title in Cincinnati.

Geopolitics

Video game maker EA bought by Saudi-led group for $55bn

The Guardian – World · Europe

Company acquired in deal involving Affinity Partners, a firm run by Donald Trump’s son-in-law Jared KushnerElectronic Arts, the maker of video games such as Th…

Geopolitics

Flying to South Korea? Brace for 80-minute wait at Incheon airport immigration

South China Morning Post – World · China

Foreign travellers arriving in South Korea through Incheon International Airport can expect a long wait at the immigration counters. The lengthy queues were ap…

Geopolitics

BYD’s first humanoid robots; Brazil named biggest buyer of Chinese cars: 7 EV reads

South China Morning Post – World · China

We have put together stories from our coverage on electric and new energy vehicles from the past two weeks to help you stay informed. If you would like to see …

Geopolitics

Southern Philippines jolted by powerful 6.3-magnitude earthquake

Times of India – World · India

- TOI World Desk's team covers global events with accuracy, depth, and timeliness. - Journalists provide round-the-clock updates on international affairs. …

Geopolitics

U.S., Pakistan resolve to confront terror and strengthen border security

The Hindu – World · India

The Dialogue was led by U.S. Coordinator for Counterterrorism Ambassador Gregory LoGerfo and Pakistan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs Special Secretary Ambassado…

Geopolitics

Rock, paper, scissors & millionaire: Aus Open's Million-Dollar 1 Point Slam

Times of India – World · India

The eagerly anticipated Australian Open is set to reintroduce the exciting Million-Dollar 1 Point Slam event in 2027. This thrilling exhibition match allows pl…

Geopolitics

Perez Hilton hospitalised after livestreaming self-harm on Tiktok

The Guardian – World · Europe

Emergency services were seen outside Hilton’s home in Miami on Tuesday night after members of the public reported seeing Hilton harm himselfThe celebrity blogg…

Geopolitics

From free speech to religion and press - Trump admin violated rights in 75 rulings

Times of India – World · India

Federal judges have ruled against Donald Trump’s second-term administration in 75 First Amendment cases, finding that it infringed speech, religion and press f…

Geopolitics

Abdul El-Sayed wins Michigan Democratic primary for Senate, NBC projects

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Progressive advocate overcomes over $60m in spending to defeat pro-Israel Congresswoman Haley Stevens.

Startups

Adiabatic Technologies raises Rs 8.3 crore to power robots and drones

Your Story · India

Adiabatic Technologies raises Rs 8.3 crore seed led by Malpani Ventures and Avinya Ventures to scale battery systems for robotics and drones.

Geopolitics

'We'll know in 48 hours': Trump warns Iran to open Hormuz or get 'hit very hard'

Times of India – World · India

- TOI World Desk's team delivers global news with accuracy, depth, and timeliness. - Focus on nuanced international affairs to inform readers about evolving …

Geopolitics

Narrow escape: how ANA flight from Shanghai avoided a collision at Tokyo airport

South China Morning Post – World · China

An All Nippon Airways passenger jet took evasive action after coming close to a government inspection aircraft near Tokyo’s Haneda airport on Tuesday, in the l…

Geopolitics

Right turn on green: is the Telegraph changing its tune on the climate?

The Guardian – World · Europe

Flurry of articles has raised eyebrows and drawn response from Kemi Badenoch defending stance on net zero“Nobody can deny that the UK is getting warmer and hig…

Geopolitics

Chinese student suffers temporary hearing loss after 4 hours of cicada noise while camping

South China Morning Post – World · China

An 18-year-old boy in eastern China suffered temporary hearing impairment after being exposed to the droning of cicadas for several hours. This news garnered s…

Geopolitics

Hong Kong ship crews stranded in Strait of Hormuz ‘safe and offered counselling’

South China Morning Post – World · China

Crew members aboard about 80 Hong Kong-owned ships stranded in the Strait of Hormuz for five months have enough supplies and access to video counselling, an in…

Geopolitics

Wednesday briefing: ​How misinformation and ​a​ hardened immigration policy ​turned Ceuta ​into Europe’s ​latest ​flashpoint

The Guardian – World · Europe

In today’s newsletter: The past week shows how quickly images, rumours and ​right-wing political opportunism can eclipse the facts on the groundGood morning. L…

Geopolitics

PoK crackdown: NOC mandatory to travel outside Islamabad, Lahore, Karachi

Times of India – World · India

- TOI World Desk's team of seasoned journalists and writers provides global news and diverse perspectives round-the-clock. - Committed to accuracy, depth, an…

Geopolitics

Russian strikes on Kyiv kill 14 overnight; warehouses damaged in fires

Times of India – World · India

On Wednesday morning, Russian airstrikes tragically claimed the lives of fourteen individuals in Ukraine's capital, Kyiv. The city was under air raid alarms fo…

Geopolitics

The yearly mild weather spell that brings Yemen’s coast back to life

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Al-Baldah transforms Mukalla with mild temperatures, beach fun and a rare economic boost for the southern Yemeni city.

Geopolitics

Return of goods to markets in Gaza doesn’t mean people can afford them

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Displaced Palestinians in Gaza struggle daily to afford food, with soaring prices and limited income opportunities.

Geopolitics

Former Pakistan cricketers face possible PCB ban: Here's why

Times of India – World · India

The PCB has taken disciplinary measures against former Pakistan cricketers who engaged in an unauthorised league in Zambia. These players face potential two-ye…

Geopolitics

Russian strikes kill 17 in Kyiv region as Ukraine fails to stop missiles

South China Morning Post – World · China

Russian missile and drone strikes killed at least 17 people and wounded dozens more in Kyiv and the surrounding region overnight, authorities said Wednesday. K…

Geopolitics

Egypt’s Mohamed Salah looks set to swap Liverpool for Turkiye’s Trabzonspor

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

The Egyptian forward has been linked with a move to Turkiye since announcing he was leaving Liverpool.

Geopolitics

Australia gamble on no warm-up games ahead of five-Test BGT 2027

Times of India – World · India

Australia will not engage in practice matches leading up to the 2027 Border-Gavaskar Trophy, opting instead for a comprehensive training camp in India. This pr…

Geopolitics

U.S. lawmaker voices concern on FCRA amendments; says could hit bilateral ties with India

The Hindu – World · India

U.S. Congressman Riley Moore said the amendments to FCRA would permit the Indian government to takeover churches and religious charities and would amount to “c…

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