Current Affairs
Latest Insights & Stories from Around the World
Source: The Washington Post – World ·
GeopoliticsTrump-backed truce in Lebanon, key to Iran peace deal, risks new civil war
To reach a more durable peace agreement with Iran and open the Strait of Hormuz, Trump needs Israel to uphold the terms of a deal with Lebanon that Hezbollah says it will block by…
Source: Wired ·
Tech & StartupsI Tried Rips, the Card-Pack App Where Users Spend Thousands Chasing Pricey Pokémon
I ripped open $892 worth of Pokémon packs on my phone in under 15 minutes and walked away with 62 cents. My adrenaline rush felt like the future of gambling.
Source: Times of India – World ·
GeopoliticsIraqi 'Godfather of traffickers' found in UK seeking asylum under changed identity
Here are four clear bullet points summarizing the article: • TOI World Desk is staffed by experienced journalists and writers who work tirelessly to bring global news and diverse…
Source: The New York Times – World ·
GeopoliticsImprisoned Chinese Journalist Seeks Medical Parole for Lung Tumor
Dong Yuyu is stuck in a dispute with prison authorities in Beijing over where to get treated for a possible cancer, his family said.
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsCathay Pacific to resume Middle East passenger flights from September
Hong Kong flag carrier Cathay Pacific Airways will resume Middle East passenger flights in September, six months after suspending services due to the war. The airline said on Thur…
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsChinese wife sucks venom from husband’s hand after cobra bite, ending up poisoning herself
When a farmer in southwestern China was bitten by a cobra, his panicked wife instantly sucked out the venom as she mimicked what she had seen on television, only to end up being p…
Source: Inc. ·
EntrepreneurshipLeadership Lessons From Lake Powell’s Collapse
Low water levels and increased electricity demand from AI centers could bring the dam offline by next year. It’s a genuine crisis—and a reminder to monitor your own dependency cha…
Source: Inc. ·
EntrepreneurshipAre Your Search Results Hurting Your Chances of Raising Capital?
In early stage fundraising, a founder’s search results can be even more important than their business optics.
Source: Inc. ·
Entrepreneurship5 Side-Hustle Businesses for People Who Love the Outdoors
These ideas let you earn extra income while enjoying some fresh air.
Source: Wired ·
Tech & StartupsInside the Luddite Festival Harnessing Gen Z’s Rage Against Big Tech
New York City’s Summer of Ludd festival is teaching people how to live offline amid the suffocating presence of Big Tech.
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsIn heatwave-baked France, ‘madness’ and chaos grip air-conditioner shoppers
Hundreds of people were besieging Lidl supermarkets in and around Paris on Thursday, with scuffles and shouting matches breaking out as residents scrambled to get their hands on b…
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsWoman accused of money laundering in Wang Fuk Court fire case granted HK$300,000 bail
A Hong Kong court has granted bail to an assistant manager of the project consultant behind a HK$336 million (US$42.8 million) renovation project at the fire-ravaged Wang Fuk Cour…
Source: Inc. ·
EntrepreneurshipIf You Want to Live Longer, Harvard Scientists Say Start Doing Pushups
More to the point, work to be able to do this many pushups.
Source: Indian Express – World ·
GeopoliticsAyatollah Ali Khamenei’s funeral: Who will represent India? Full list of government, BJP, Congress and other leaders
Here are four clear bullet points summarizing the article: • The state funeral and farewell ceremonies for Iran's former Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei will begin in Tehra…
Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) – World ·
GeopoliticsNord Stream blast ordered by Ukraine, say German prosecutors
German prosecutors believe the Ukrainian national suspected of sabotaging Baltic Sea gas pipelines in 2022 acted "on the orders of state authorities in Ukraine."
Source: Inc. ·
EntrepreneurshipIf You Want to Be Happier, Do More of 1 Thing, Multiple Studies Show
If you’re always thinking about the future, it may be time for a change.
Source: Wired ·
Tech & StartupsMeta Is Charging a Subscription for Smart Glasses Features. Welcome to the New Era of Consumer Tech
You bought the hardware. Now you’ll need to subscribe for “expanded access” to the most advanced features.
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsHong Kong assets hit record US$5.38 trillion on renewed China appetite: SFC
Assets and wealth under management in Hong Kong surged to a record high last year as global investors returned to Chinese assets, underscoring the city’s edge over Switzerland as …
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
Geopolitics8 monks killed in Thailand after boy, 11, crashes truck into pilgrims
Eight Buddhist monks died in northeastern Thailand on Thursday – and over a dozen more were injured – after an 11-year-old boy driving his parents’ truck crashed into pilgrims wal…
Source: Times of India – World ·
GeopoliticsIISc study finds ultrasound can selectively destroy oral cancer cells
Here are four concise bullet points summarizing the article: • Chethan Kumar is a Senior Assistant Editor at The Times of India. • He specializes in space and science reporting, …
Source: BBC News – World ·
GeopoliticsChina says pilot crashed small plane into skyscraper for 'personal reasons'
The 66-year-old, who died in the crash, had anxiety and referenced "ending his life" in his diary.
Source: The Guardian – World ·
GeopoliticsYoung Indonesian couple publicly caned after kissing on TikTok
Unmarried man and woman whipped 21 times each because they had violated province’s version of Islamic lawA young couple in Indonesia’s conservative Aceh province have been publicl…
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsUnmarried Indonesian couple get 21 lashes each over viral live stream kiss
A young couple in Indonesia’s conservative Aceh province were publicly caned on Thursday after an Islamic sharia court convicted them of violating Islamic law by kissing during a …
Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) – World ·
GeopoliticsGermany news: Coalition agrees package to boost growth
Chancellor Friedrich Merz says his coalition has cleared a reform package as pressure grows to deliver growth. Meanwhile, a top court rejects complaints against the criminalizatio…
Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) – World ·
GeopoliticsFact check: Racist German fan petition story false
It has been claimed that following Germany's World Cup exit, some fans launched a petition seeking to ban "African" and "Muslim" players from the national team — and that DW repor…
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsChina food-security risks worsen as extreme weather becomes more common
China’s Politburo called for “forceful” countermeasures against floods and droughts as El Nino effects exacerbate the impact of extreme weather events in the country. Local author…
Source: The Hindu – World ·
GeopoliticsNYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani dines at Chef Regi Mathew’s Kerala restaurant, Chatti, in New York
The New York City mayor, dined with his wife Rama Duwaji and his parents, filmmaker Mira Nair and scholar Mahmood Mamdani, at Chennai-based Chef Regi Mathew’s restaurant, Chatti, …
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsHong Kong retail sales grow 7.9% in May, extending winning streak to 13 months
Hong Kong’s retail sales in May rose 7.9 per cent year on year, extending the streak of growth to 13 months, with the sector benefiting from an increase in visitor numbers during …
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsChina can help Ukraine recover from war and advance industry, ambassador says
China can provide “all-round” support for Ukraine’s post-war industrial recovery, Beijing’s envoy to Kyiv said while reaffirming his country’s commitment to pushing for a ceasefir…
Source: Wired ·
Tech & StartupsHeat Domes Are Dangerous. July Fourth Activities Will Make Things Worse
Long hours outdoors, day drinking, and World Cup matches are among the factors raising the risks of heat-related illness, as hot weather spreads across the eastern US.
Source: MIT Technology Review ·
AI / Deep TechWhy California’s carbon manure math doesn’t add up
Something stinks in California’s climate policies. Years ago, the state set up a system that pays cattle farmers across the country to turn the methane emitted from cattle manure …
Source: The Guardian – World ·
GeopoliticsUnderstanding Ebola’s wildlife origins is crucial to preventing next big outbreak
If we don’t know the source, not only do humans remain at risk but wildlife can suffer needlessly via retaliationWhile virologists and public health departments were palpitating o…
Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) – World ·
GeopoliticsThailand: Child crashes vehicle into group of monks
An 11-year-old boy crashed a pickup truck belonging to his parents into a group of monks on a pilgrimage, police said. Eight were killed in the incident and 14 more were hospitali…
Source: Your Story ·
StartupsCleantech startup BatX raises Rs 105 Cr in Series A round led by IvyCap Ventures
The startup will use the funding round to expand its recycling and refining capacity, strengthen R&D, and accelerate the development of a domestic supply chain for critical ba…
Source: Indian Express – World ·
GeopoliticsRussia imports petrol from India after Ukraine attacks trigger fuel crisis: Report
Here are four clear bullet points summarizing the article: • Ukraine's drone strikes on Russian oil refineries have forced Moscow to begin importing petrol from India, according …
Source: The Hindu – World ·
GeopoliticsRoberto Sanchez challenges Fujimori's win in Peru
Peru's electoral authority said this week that Keiko Fujimori was elected with 50.13% of the vote, compared to Roberto Sanchez's 49.86%
Source: The Hindu – World ·
Geopolitics‘My dream is broken’: Japan visa rules push out foreign residents
Japan’s new visa rules on foreign nationals pushes out exsisting immigrants
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsInside CXMT’s US$4.3b IPO: soaring profits meet US export threat and high-stakes HBM race
As China’s leading DRAM maker ChangXin Memory Technologies (CXMT) prepares for its expected 29.5 billion yuan (US$4.3 billion) Shanghai Star Market listing, the critical question …
Source: Your Story ·
StartupsBhavin Turakhia launches AI-native work platform Neo with $30M investment
Neo aims to bring work, knowledge, and execution into a single AI-native platform as enterprises look to move beyond fragmented AI tools and improve productivity.
Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) – World ·
GeopoliticsDoes football need FIFA and its World Cup?
While the popularity of the World Cup continues to grow, organizers FIFA have arguably never been less popular. So why does football still need FIFA? And is there any way out?
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsWhy Hong Kong has become this year’s worst-performing stock market
There are many disconnects in financial markets. One of them is Japan’s benchmark 10-year bond yield, which currently stands at just 2.7 per cent despite the country’s large publi…
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsChina Citic Tower plane crash pilot ‘suffered from anxiety’
The pilot of a small plane that crashed into Beijing’s tallest building last week had long suffered from anxiety and discussed “ending his life” in his diaries, authorities in the…
Source: Al Jazeera – News ·
GeopoliticsTrump says record boats leaving Hormuz, calls communism ‘biggest threat’
US President Donald Trump arrived in North Dakota aboard a train for the Roosevelt Presidential Library dedication.
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsSun is setting on US dominance of the world, scholar Wu Xinbo says
Wu Xinbo is the dean of the Institute of International Studies at Fudan University in Shanghai and a leading Chinese researcher on the US. In this interview, he analyses how shift…
Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) – World ·
GeopoliticsIndia news: Narendra Modi hosts Japan's Sanae Takaichi
Sanae Takaichi is on her first visit to India since becoming PM. She will hold talks with Narendra Modi to boost bilateral ties.
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.