Current Affairs
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Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) – World ·
GeopoliticsGermany news: Federal Cabinet to approve draft 2027 budget
The budget draft provides for more borrowing than initially planned, as well as a big increase in defense spending. Meanwhile, three men are facing trial over a massive stash of i…
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsWhy China’s technical schools offer both hope and despair for jobless college grads
China’s technical schools offer hope to desperate university graduates who cannot find a job – but for many, the reality falls short of the promise. As China’s university graduate…
Source: Times of India – World ·
Geopolitics'We're not doing right with Sanju Samson': Ex-India cricketer's blunt verdict
Former India batter Aakash Chopra believes Rajat Patidar's T20I return faces hurdles due to India's current batting lineup. Despite Patidar's strong domestic T20 record, Chopra ar…
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsCrowds of mourners gather in Tehran for Khamenei funeral procession
Vast crowds gathered for the funeral procession of Iran’s slain supreme leader Ali Khamenei in Tehran on Monday, with authorities estimating millions were on the streets in number…
Source: The Guardian – World ·
GeopoliticsAnthony Albanese’s ‘shag, marry, date-gate’ underscores the double-edged sword of social media appearances
Everything in Canberra is content now, from performative questions to calculated outbursts and comments about Kylie MinogueFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGe…
Source: Times of India – World ·
GeopoliticsApple not so 'fruitful' for Himachal? Climate pressures hill state's Rs 5,000 cr economy
Himachal Pradesh's Rs 5,000 crore apple economy faces a severe climate crisis, with production projected to plummet by nearly 40% this year. Unseasonal rains, hailstorms, and erra…
Source: Al Jazeera – News ·
GeopoliticsRussian attacks on Ukraine kill 11 on eve of NATO summit, authorities say
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy had warned of a likely attack ahead of meeting with US President Donald Trump.
Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) – World ·
GeopoliticsEuropean space telescope Euclid spots oldest quasars yet
Think of quasars as time machines. Rare but revealing. They are light from the beginnings of the universe that let astronomers investigate how early galaxies formed.
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsTeen hospitalised after stabbing at Malaysian secondary school
A 15-year-old student was stabbed multiple times at a secondary school in Malaysia on Monday, in an attack that sent students fleeing and prompted a police investigation. The vict…
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsAt least 5 injured in crash between bus and luggage trailer at Hong Kong airport
At least five people have been injured in a collision between a bus and a luggage trailer at Hong Kong International Airport. A police spokesman said officers received a report at…
Source: The Guardian – World ·
GeopoliticsRussia launches deadly attacks on Kyiv on eve of Nato summit
At least nine killed in the Ukraine capital in the second major assault on the city and its surrounds in less than a weekRussian missiles and drones struck Kyiv early on Monday, …
Source: Times of India – World ·
Geopolitics'It absolutely stinks': Football world erupts over Trump's role in FIFA's Balogun U-turn
FIFA's controversial decision to lift Folarin Balogun's red card suspension for the US vs Belgium match has sparked outrage. Belgium and other nations question tournament integrit…
Source: Times of India – World ·
GeopoliticsConsent, process and regulations: What it takes to redevelop an old building
Redeveloping residential buildings in India is often necessary to address concerns related to age, safety, and regulatory obsolescence. Although a unified national law is absent, …
Source: The Hindu – World ·
GeopoliticsHave support from India: Netanyahu counters Vance
We have some other friends, like a small country called India, you know, it has 1.4 billion people and, boy, do we have tremendous support there, said Mr. Netanyahu
Source: Al Jazeera – News ·
GeopoliticsSudan’s maternity wards reopen, bringing hope amid war struggles
Sudan’s maternity wards reopen, bringing hope and safe deliveries to mothers navigating post-war economic hardships.
Source: Your Story ·
StartupsBeyond transactions: Why payments are becoming central to modern business operations
As businesses move beyond solving for payment acceptance, operational visibility, and reconciliation are becoming the bigger challenge. Zoho Payments is part of a broader shift to…
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsFrugal, childless Chinese couple who split US$2.5 meals leave US$735,000 to sick children
A late childless couple in China donated five million yuan (US$735,000) to help 455 children with congenital heart disease, despite living an extremely frugal life themselves. The…
Source: The Guardian – World ·
GeopoliticsTurkey blocks cruise ship carrying 2,000 LGBTQ+ passengers and a ‘furious’ Patti LuPone, citing ‘moral values’
Broadway star, who is performing on the vessel, expresses shock after authorities ban Scarlet Lady from docking in Kuşadası A cruise ship carrying 2,000 LGBTQ+ passengers and the …
Source: The Guardian – World ·
GeopoliticsMeta bosses grilled over decision to cut ‘censorship’ that has potentially unleashed more antisemitic content
‘Over-enforcement poses significant risk to the communities that we try to protect,’ royal commission told A decision aimed at reducing “censorship” on major social media sites in…
Source: Times of India – World ·
GeopoliticsSonam Wangchuk's 'still alive' post draws attention as hunger strike enters Day 9
Here are four clear bullet points summarizing the article: • The TOI News Desk is a team of journalists working around the clock. • They deliver current and comprehensive news to…
Source: Times of India – World ·
Geopolitics'Thank you': Ibrahimović and Henry pay emotional tributes after Neymar’s retirement
Zlatan Ibrahimović and Thierry Henry paid tribute to Neymar after his instant international retirement following Brazil’s 2-1 World Cup 2026 Round of 16 defeat to Norway. Neymar, …
Source: TechCrunch ·
Tech & StartupsThis humanoid robotics company is going public, but its CEO isn’t promising a robot in your home anytime soon
While other humanoid startups chase sky-high valuations, Agility Robotics is betting its future on execution — and a SPAC.
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsHong Kong double-decker bus window smashed by tree branch, 1 passenger injured
An upper-deck window of a Hong Kong bus was shattered after hitting a tree branch on Monday, leaving one passenger with minor injuries. Police said they received a report at aroun…
Source: BBC News – World ·
GeopoliticsWhy Ukrainian strikes on annexed Crimea are a blow to Putin
Eastern Europe correspondent Sarah Rainsford explains why Crimea is a target for Kyiv, and why the peninsula matters to Vladimir Putin.
Source: Al Jazeera – News ·
GeopoliticsIs the US really preparing to drop Israel?
With relations between Israel and the US fraught, some are speculating whether special relationship may be at an end.
Source: Times of India – World ·
Geopolitics'Bhang isn't covered under NDPS': Why Jharkhand HC overturned 11kg 'ganja' conviction
A Jharkhand man's seven-year jail sentence for possessing 11 kg of suspected ganja has been overturned. The high court ruled that the seized substance was bhang, which is not clas…
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsSara Duterte’s ally Marcoleta arrested hours before her impeachment trial in Philippines
A Philippine senator who is an ally of Vice-President Sara Duterte-Carpio was arrested on Monday on a plunder charge, hours before the Senate begins a high-stakes impeachment t…
Source: Times of India – World ·
GeopoliticsKarur stampede case: SC to hear plea alleging TVK ministers 'influencing' witnesses
Here are four clear bullet points summarizing the article: • The TOI News Desk operates 24/7 to deliver current news and updates globally. • The team is dedicated to excellence i…
Source: Indian Express – World ·
Geopolitics‘Trump’s murder is our responsibility’: At Khamenei’s funeral, calls for vengeance
Here are the 4 bullet points summarizing the news article: • Hundreds of thousands of mourners attended the funeral of former Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei in Tehran, Iran. • The e…
Source: Al Jazeera – News ·
GeopoliticsHaaland inspired Norway stun Brazil in historic World Cup knockout win
Norway fans celebrate with viking rows from outside the stadium in New Jersey to Oslo as the team stuns Brazil.
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsHong Kong police arrest 13 in drink and drug driving crackdown during World Cup
Hong Kong police have arrested 13 people in a three-day operation targeting drink- and drug-driving during the World Cup. The force said on Monday that its Traffic Kowloon East en…
Source: Your Story ·
StartupsThe next frontier of D2C growth isn't marketing. It's the payment option not being offered
How a gap in India's payment method has been quietly capping D2C conversion rates, and what's being done to close it.
Source: The Hindu – World ·
GeopoliticsVisit to Indonesia, Australia, New Zealand will further strengthen India's Act East Policy: PM
‘My visit to Indonesia and Australia in the Eastern and Southern Indian Ocean, respectively, followed by New Zealand, will further strengthen India's Act East Policy’, said Prime …
Source: Times of India – World ·
GeopoliticsWatch: Seaplane carrying eight crash lands in New York's East River
A seaplane carrying eight people made a rough landing in New York City's East River, prompting a swift rescue operation. All occupants were safely brought ashore, with two sustain…
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsNuclear-powered Chinese submarine fires test missile in the Pacific
A nuclear-powered People’s Liberation Army submarine fired a test missile on the high seas in the Pacific on Monday, according to Chinese state media. The dummy warhead was fired …
Source: Al Jazeera – News ·
GeopoliticsHaaland rewrites history by carrying Norway into World Cup quarterfinals
Haaland has emerged from the shadows of Messi, Mbappe and Ronaldo to rewrite World Cup history for Norway.
Source: BBC News – World ·
Geopolitics'I ate ketchup and cheese,' says Venezuelan girl trapped under quake rubble for 32 hours
Fabiana was trapped in the rubble of a 10-storey residential building after two earthquakes rocked Venezuela in June.
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsVenezuela quakes survivor shares ordeal after 8 days buried alive
Hernan Gil was working his shift as a security guard in the basement of a building in Venezuela on the afternoon of June 24 when he felt the earth shake. The first tremor was shor…
Source: Times of India – World ·
Geopolitics'Khawaja Asif is mentally unstable': India slams Pak minister's remark on PM Modi
Reacting to the remarks, government sources said Asif's comments reflected ignorance and underscored the state of Pakistan's political leadership. "That he could be entrusted with…
Source: NBC News – World ·
GeneralSupreme leader’s coffin creeps through crowds in Tehran as Trump effigy is hanged
Authorities have shut down streets, airspace and daily life for the mourning, which began Saturday and will end Thursday as Khamenei, 86, is buried at the Imam Reza shrine in Mash…
Source: Times of India – World ·
GeopoliticsRupee slips 10 paise as stronger dollar and geopolitical jitters outweigh positive cues
The Indian rupee weakened against the US dollar, opening the week down 10 paise at 95.28 due to a stronger dollar globally and geopolitical uncertainties. Despite favorable global…
Source: Times of India – World ·
Geopolitics'Not to me': What Neymar told Norway goalkeeper after scoring penalty
Brazil's World Cup dreams were shattered by Norway, with Erling Haaland scoring twice in a dramatic 2-1 victory. A late Neymar penalty offered little solace as the five-time champ…
Source: Indian Express – World ·
GeopoliticsDonald Trump shares AI-altered images of Obama, graffiti-sprayed Air Force One
Here are the 4 clear bullet points summarizing the news article: • US President Donald Trump shared a falsified image of former President Barack Obama and Michelle Obama waving a…
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsNoted scientists leave US for China, America turns 250: 5 weekend reads you missed
We have put together stories from our coverage last weekend to help you stay informed about news across Asia and beyond. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please con…
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsOutgunned Philippine Air Force takes on South China Sea defence
For decades, the Philippine Air Force hunted communist rebels and Islamist militants in the country’s forests and southern islands. Now, amid seemingly intractable tensions in the…
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