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Geopolitics

Will brutal wildfires force French leaders to take climate crisis seriously?

The Guardian – World · Europe

Campaigners worry politicians will have moved on by time of elections in which Marine Le Pen is expected to challengeAs dozens of forest wildfires burned acros…

Geopolitics

Anthropic says Claude AI hacked three companies during tests

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

Three separate versions of Claude AI broke out of cybertesting environments and hacked three firms, its developer Anthropic said. The development comes days af…

Geopolitics

Trump mulling $1,00,000 fee for students keen to work in U.S. after graduation: report

The Hindu – World · India

According to The Wall Street Journal, the Department of Homeland Security is mulling the high fee on Optional Practical Training (OPT) visas which are an exten…

Geopolitics

Singapore police investigate Massive Attack over Palestinian support at gig

South China Morning Post – World · China

The police and the Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA) have opened investigations after British trip-hop band Massive Attack expressed support for the …

Geopolitics

Israeli blockades seal off village in the occupied West Bank

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Al Jazeera visited the occupied West Bank village of Sinjil, where Israeli road closures have blocked all main entrances

Geopolitics

Seeking job in US? Trump weighs $100,000 work permit fee from foreign graduates

Times of India – World · India

The Trump administration is considering a $100,000 fee for international students' work permits. This proposed charge would impact the Optional Practical Train…

Geopolitics

Nepal communal violence: 3 killed, curfew widens; PM appeals for calm

Times of India – World · India

- TOI World Desk team covers global events with dedicated journalists and writers. - Focus on accuracy, depth, and timely delivery of international news. -…

Startups

Obstacle in the path: How barriers become the way forward

Your Story · India

Explore the Stoic insight that obstacles catalyze progress. Learn practical ways to turn constraints into catalysts for growth and resilient action.

Geopolitics

Who is Ruchika Singh? Noida woman in soup over 'abusive' remarks against PM Modi

Times of India – World · India

A Zero FIR has been registered against Noida resident Ruchika Singh for alleged abusive language. The complaint was lodged by a Ghaziabad resident after a pro…

Geopolitics

India to increase penalties for exam leaks after Cockroach party protests

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

The new legislation comes after youth-led protests calling for sweeping reforms and forcing minister's resignation

Geopolitics

Hamas says it has agreed to disarm after Trump announces Board of Peace plan

BBC News – World · Europe

A senior Hamas official has told the BBC they have agreed to the Board of Peace's plan. Israel has not commented.

Geopolitics

'Your skin brighter than country's future': Dipke's jab at PM's late night video

Times of India – World · India

Abhijeet Dipke, CJP founder, mocked Prime Minister Narendra Modi's recent video message. The Prime Minister discussed the new anti-paper leak Bill passed by P…

Geopolitics

Who is Seema Kaliramna? The mother and PhD scholar who won CWG bronze

Times of India – World · India

Seema Kaliramna secured a bronze medal in the women's discus throw at the Commonwealth Games 2026. She achieved a best throw of 58.65 meters, earning India ano…

Geopolitics

Why a MAGA influencer’s shift to support Ukraine war is good for Trump

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

One of the most prominent pro-Trump influencers, Laura Loomer, just made a major shift in her stance on Ukraine.

Geopolitics

Singapore retailer Love, Bonito warns customers of scam risks after data breach

South China Morning Post – World · China

Singapore fashion retailer Love, Bonito said that some customers’ personal data may have been exposed after a security vulnerability on its website allowed una…

Geopolitics

Will US red tape and other infrastructure delays give China the lead in AI race?

South China Morning Post – World · China

China could win the artificial intelligence race if delays in establishing the United States’ AI infrastructure are not addressed, a congressional hearing hear…

Geopolitics

Elite company: the listed firms that were China’s most valuable before CXMT

South China Morning Post – World · China

After soaring 466 per cent in its Shanghai trading debut on Monday, ChangXin Memory Technologies (CXMT) became the most valuable company on mainland China’s st…

Geopolitics

Spain deploys military after thousands of Moroccan migrants cross border; 9 killed

Times of India – World · India

Spain deployed its military to Ceuta after thousands of migrants crossed from Morocco. The sudden influx overwhelmed security forces, leading to a severe bord…

Geopolitics

Saudi Arabia, 13 other nations agree to maritime defence alliance amid Red Sea attacks

Times of India – World · India

In response to growing threats from Yemen's Iran-backed Houthi rebels, Saudi Arabia has established a new maritime defense coalition focused on securing crucia…

Geopolitics

'Fed up hogaya tha': Raja Chaudhary on choosing Rs 93 lakh flat over daughter

Times of India – World · India

Raja Chaudhary responded to accusations regarding a flat he allegedly accepted for his daughter Palak Tiwari. He revealed that their family court disputes last…

Geopolitics

Hong Kong lowers red rainstorm warning to amber but heavy rain to last over weekend

South China Morning Post – World · China

Heavy thundery showers are expected in Hong Kong on Friday and will continue until Monday, according to the city’s weather forecaster, which lowered the rainst…

Geopolitics

Southwest China landslide death toll rises to 51 as search and rescue continues

South China Morning Post – World · China

The death toll from a landslide in Chongqing province, southwest China, earlier this month rose to 51, with 10 people still missing, local authorities said lat…

Geopolitics

China’s military modernisation

South China Morning Post – World · China

August 1 sees the 99th anniversary of the founding of the People’s Liberation Army. To mark the occasion, SCMP Plus has republished its February 2026 factsheet…

Geopolitics

Meta India head, social media users booked over PM Modi posts

Times of India – World · India

Cybercrime police registered cases against social media account operators and Meta India's head. These cases involve morphed and objectionable content targeti…

Geopolitics

Spain sending troops as thousands enter enclave of Ceuta from Morocco

BBC News – World · Europe

At least 15 people drown as migrants try to swim to Spanish territory amid scenes of chaos at the border.

Geopolitics

Indian hockey swaps jerseys — saffron replaces legacy blue

Times of India – World · India

Indian hockey has changed its traditional blue jersey to saffron for upcoming tournaments. This shift has ignited significant criticism from former players an…

Geopolitics

Trump says Morocco named Tiznit-Dakhla highway after him: Why it matters

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

The claimed tribute to Trump forms part of Morocco's larger ambitions in the disputed Western Sahara.

Geopolitics

Energy facility and warehouses in Russia’s Volgograd region on fire after Ukrainian drone strike

Indian Express – World · India

- Drone attack in Volgograd caused fire at energy facility/warehouses, injuring 5; Lukoil refinery nearby. - Ukraine intensified strikes on Russian logistics…

Geopolitics

Tim Cook warns of slow Siri AI roll-out in China, worsening memory crisis

South China Morning Post – World · China

Apple is taking its first concrete steps to roll out initial artificial intelligence (AI) features in China, but CEO Tim Cook warned that a full integration of…

Geopolitics

Chinese dad sues online gaming companies for US$1.5 to force strict anti-addiction rules

South China Morning Post – World · China

A father in central China, whose gaming-addicted son swallowed 18 fever pills in one go, has sued four mainland gaming companies, seeking a symbolic compensati…

Geopolitics

Clashes near Morocco’s border with Spain over beefed up migrant security

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Clashes erupted near the Morocco-Spain border crossing, after thousands of migrants into Spain.

Geopolitics

10 missing after avalanche hits Broad Peak expedition in Pakistan

South China Morning Post – World · China

Ten international climbers led by a renowned Nepal-born mountaineer were missing after an avalanche struck Broad Peak, one of the world’s highest mountains in …

Geopolitics

Russia extends diesel, gasoline export bans until end of January 2027

The Hindu – World · India

Some fuel exports will still take place under intergovernmental agreements and in the form of humanitarian aid, the statement said

Geopolitics

Pacific island nation Nauru officially changes name to ‘Naoero’

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

The switch honours a name lost to colonial rule more than a century ago.

Geopolitics

Trump claims agreement for ‘complete disarmament’ of Hamas in Gaza but support uncertain

The Guardian – World · Europe

US president’s Board of Peace hails ‘critical step’, but responses of Israeli and Hamas officials suggest disagreements remainMiddle East crisis – live updates…

Geopolitics

'No reason to invoke criminal justice': CJP on protesters' derogatory remarks

Times of India – World · India

A party spokesperson stated that individuals can pursue defamation cases for offensive language. He argued that criminal proceedings against protesters for ob…

Geopolitics

Chinese surgical robots break into Vietnam market as Beijing takes aim at US dominance

South China Morning Post – World · China

China has won approval for domestically developed surgical robots to be used in Vietnamese hospitals, marking a major step forward as the country’s high-end me…

Startups

Swiggy cuts Q1 FY27 losses by 34%; Shalini Neelankavil on leading in the AI era

Your Story · India

Swiggy's quick commerce business Instamart, which hit a major breakeven milestone in May 2026, saw 53% YoY growth in revenue to reach Rs 1,232 in the first qua…

Geopolitics

‘They got trapped:’ Race to save miners after deadly blast in Pakistan

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Emergency workers are digging to get oxygen into a mine after an explosion in Pakistan's Balochistan Province.

Geopolitics

10 climbers missing after avalanche on Broad Peak in PoK

Times of India – World · India

Ten international climbers, including renowned Nepal-born mountaineer Nirmal Purja are missing after an avalanche struck Broad Peak. A tracking device shows Pu…

Geopolitics

What to Know About Ceuta

The New York Times – World · US

The peninsula on Morocco’s northern coast that Spain has governed for centuries has been a frequent site of mass migrant crossings and political tensions.

Geopolitics

Israeli soldiers mutiny at notorious Sde Teiman base

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Dozens of Israeli soldiers have abandoned their weapons and walked out of the Sde Teiman military base.

Geopolitics

When is Neeraj Chopra's CWG 2026 javelin final? All you need to know

Times of India – World · India

Neeraj Chopra will compete in the Commonwealth Games 2026 javelin final on August 1. He qualified with a throw of 79.61m amidst difficult stadium conditions. C…

Geopolitics

9 killed as building collapses in Maharashtra's Bhiwandi

Times of India – World · India

Nine people died and three were injured after a residential building collapsed. The dangerous structure fell while repair work was underway on Friday morning. …

Geopolitics

How Hong Kong’s five-year plan could get ball rolling on Olympic bid

South China Morning Post – World · China

The government has started public consultation on Hong Kong’s first five-year plan. The accompanying consultation document sets out principles which will be ap…

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