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Geopolitics

Australia: Telegram faces legal action over failure to remove terrorist content

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

Australia says videos of terrorist executions and mass shootings weren't removed from Telegram after they were reported. The move comes a day after Russia char…

Geopolitics

Heatstroke fears rise as Japan quake victims face El Nino weather without power, water

South China Morning Post – World · China

The 7.1-magnitude earthquake that struck southern Japan toppled houses and split open streets in the small city of Yatsushiro, but town official Akio Matsushit…

Geopolitics

Israeli strikes leave buildings burning in Gaza City

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Israeli strikes have displaced dozens of families in Gaza City's Shati refugee camp.

Geopolitics

Cuba says nearly three-quarters of hotels have shut as travel plunges

South China Morning Post – World · China

Nearly three-quarters of Cuba’s hotels have been closed and the island’s tourism sector has been brought to “almost total paralysis” by US sanctions and fuel s…

Geopolitics

Samsung Q2 results: Tech giant posts record high $62 billion profit on AI chip boom

Times of India – World · India

Samsung Electronics achieved its highest-ever quarterly operating profit, fueled by strong AI chip demand. Rival SK Hynix also reported record revenue, reflec…

Geopolitics

'Answer now': CJP invokes Rahul's claims, questions Shah over July 20 action

Times of India – World · India

The Cockroach Janta Party demanded answers from Union Home Minister Amit Shah. Rahul Gandhi alleged Shah ordered police action against student protesters on J…

Geopolitics

Behind China’s AI gift, a constraint

The Hindu – World · India

China’s embrace of open-weight AI models is driven as much by compute constraints as by a bid to project itself as a responsible global AI power; until it over…

Geopolitics

Dramatic sea rescue as firefighters die on the Greek island of Crete

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

The Greek Coast Guard is rescuing people trapped by rapidly spreading wildfires on the island of Crete.

Geopolitics

Two days after earthquake in Japan, thousands remain without power, water; 28 dead

Times of India – World · India

- TOI World Desk's team covers global events with diverse perspectives round the clock. - Committed to accuracy, depth, and timely reporting of international…

Geopolitics

Deadly strikes on Ukrainian cities after Zelenskyy warns of ‘massive’ Russian attack

The Guardian – World · Europe

Children among the dead across Kryvi Rih, Kyiv, Dnipropetrovsk and Poltava after wave of ballistic missile launchesRussian air strikes killed at least 13 peopl…

Geopolitics

'Clicky Ponting' cheating row: Saltburn Cricket Club suspends player

Times of India – World · India

Saltburn Cricket Club have suspended a player nicknamed "Clicky Ponting" after he was accused of clicking his fingers to fake an edge during a local league mat…

Geopolitics

US launches fresh strikes on Iran after days-long pause, amid fears the war is widening

The Guardian – World · Europe

Trump vowed to hit Iran ‘very hard’ after it targeted a base in Jordan that hosts US troops, a day after joint US-Saudi strikes on militants in IraqMiddle East…

Geopolitics

‘Quite disappointed’? Trump’s mixed signals ahead of Xi’s September trip

South China Morning Post – World · China

US President Donald Trump said he would be “quite disappointed” if his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping broke a personal promise not to arm Iran. His comment on …

Geopolitics

Why did Anthony Fauci invoke the Fifth Amendment? Senate hearing explained

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

The former top US health official invoked the amendment as Republicans questioned him over COVID-19.

Geopolitics

Australia takes Telegram to court over alleged failure to remove 'pro-terror' material

BBC News – World · Europe

Telegram told the BBC it rejects the allegations and will contest them in court.

Geopolitics

Why did an Okinawan delegation visit a Beijing cemetery amid China-Japan tensions?

South China Morning Post – World · China

Members of a delegation from the Japanese prefecture of Okinawa paid tribute to their ancestors at the historic Ryukyu Kingdom cemetery in Beijing, highlightin…

Geopolitics

Singapore court fines French teenager US$465 for viral straw-licking prank

South China Morning Post – World · China

A French teenager who posted a video of himself licking a straw and returning it to an iJooz vending machine in Singapore was fined S$600 (US$465) for public n…

Geopolitics

Singapore fines French teen $465 for viral straw-licking stunt

BBC News – World · Europe

The 19-year-old was "truly sorry" for causing trouble, his lawyers said.

Geopolitics

Kirti Kulhari loses Rs 2.4 lakh to cyber fraud, files complaint with Mumbai police

Times of India – World · India

In a shocking turn of events, Kirti Kulhari, the talented actress, encountered cyber fraud in Mumbai. Unidentified criminals infiltrated her mobile phone and c…

Geopolitics

Living with fear: Inside a southern Lebanon village divided by Israel

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Southern Lebanon’s Mansouri village is divided by Israel's Yellow Line, a military boundary separating area it occupies.

Geopolitics

Kevin O'Leary says China's rise will unite US, Canada and Mexico

Times of India – World · India

Kevin O'Leary suggests China's growing power will unite North American economies. Canada offers minerals and energy, while the US provides scale and innovatio…

Geopolitics

'BJP fears losing': Prashant Kishor alleges supporters 'picked up' before bypoll

Times of India – World · India

Prashant Kishor alleged Bihar Police detained his supporters before the Bankipur bypoll. He claimed the ruling BJP fears losing the assembly seat and orchestra…

Geopolitics

'Embarrassing': Ex-captain slams India's blue being replaced by saffron

Times of India – World · India

Former India hockey captain Viren Rasquinha criticised Hockey India’s decision to replace the team’s iconic blue jersey with saffron ahead of the 2026 Hockey W…

Geopolitics

Three firefighters killed as deadly wildfires rage across southern Europe

Times of India – World · India

Greece's fire department said the firefighters lost their lives while tackling separate fires on the island of Crete and in the country's southern mainland. Th…

Geopolitics

US launches more strikes on Iran as conflict spreads across region

South China Morning Post – World · China

The US military said it struck dozens of Islamic Revolutionary Guard targets in Iran, including military command centres and drone facilities, in a two-hour op…

Geopolitics

Salman Rushdie stabbing: Attacker convicted on Hezbollah support, terror charges

Times of India – World · India

A US man already serving a lengthy sentence was convicted on new federal charges. He was found guilty of providing material support to the militant group Hezb…

Geopolitics

‘So absurd!’: Chinese cosplayer draws crowds by selling lemonade ‘feet juice’

South China Morning Post – World · China

An anime convention in southern China recently evicted several cosplayers after they put their bare feet in water and sold the so-called “feet juice,” which at…

Geopolitics

How does Hong Kong’s new end-of-life law affect patients and medical staff?

South China Morning Post – World · China

A new law allowing patients in Hong Kong to reject life-sustaining treatments when they are terminally ill will take effect on Friday. The South China Morning …

Startups

Cognizant Q2 revenue rises to $5.48B; Inside Agnikul’s reusable rocket strategy

Your Story · India

The IT services major saw strong momentum in financial services and North America, but lowered its full-year revenue growth outlook. The company continues to i…

Geopolitics

After a deadly raid, a displaced Nigerian mother finds a lifeline in sewing

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

After losing her husband and two children, Safiya now fears losing the fragile future she rebuilt.

Geopolitics

Record alert: Indian boxers eclipse Birmingham tally with 10 guaranteed medals

Times of India – World · India

Sakshi Chaudhary (51kg), Arundhati Choudhary (70kg), Sachin Siwach (60kg), Ankush Panghal (80kg), Narender Berwal (+90kg) and world champion Jaismine Lamboria …

Geopolitics

Japan turns to Canadian crude as Asia feels Hormuz supply pinch

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Uncertainty over crude oil supplies via the Strait of Hormuz is pushing Asian states towards Canada's TMX crude oil.

Geopolitics

Zhongji Innolight shares fall on Hong Kong debut amid global AI sell-off

South China Morning Post – World · China

Zhongji Innolight suffered a rocky start in its highly anticipated Hong Kong stock market debut on Thursday, as the Chinese firm felt the impact of a global do…

Geopolitics

New Strikes Engulf More Countries in the Iran War

The New York Times – World · US

The U.S. unleashed new strikes on Iran after a day in which attacks on Iraq, Jordan and Egypt threatened to expand the scope of the war.

Geopolitics

E20 may harm rubber parts of vehicles manufactured between 2005-16: Nitin Gadkari

Times of India – World · India

Road transport minister Nitin Gadkari informed Rajya Sabha about E20 fuel impacts. Studies found no major performance impact on overall vehicle operations. BS-…

Geopolitics

Could you identify a criminal? It’s harder than you think

South China Morning Post – World · China

If you witnessed someone committing a crime, how confident would you be that you could correctly identify that person later on? As it turns out, studies consis…

Geopolitics

Malaysia moves to protect local firms as cheap Chinese goods fill market

South China Morning Post – World · China

Malaysia is stepping up scrutiny of foreign-run businesses amid concerns from local operators over competition from China. The government wants to retain Chine…

Geopolitics

OpenAI agent’s autonomous hack a warning to the world

South China Morning Post – World · China

Three years ago, I warned in these pages that the greatest existential threat to humanity might not emerge from a stray asteroid or a cosmic cataclysm but from…

Geopolitics

Drone hits gas storage tanker at Egypt's Mediterranean port: British maritime security firm

The Hindu – World · India

Port services firm Inchcape said ‌in a separate message two gas tankers had caught fire at Damietta

Geopolitics

Man convicted in terrorism trial over 2022 stabbing of author Salman Rushdie

The Hindu – World · India

A jury found Hadi Matar guilty of all the charges against him, including engaging in an act of transnational terrorism

Geopolitics

Singtel weighs Optus stake sale as Australian watchdog launches court action

South China Morning Post – World · China

Singtel, Singapore’s largest telecommunications company, confirmed on Thursday that it was in discussions with multiple parties over a potential stake sale ‌in…

Geopolitics

Salman Rushdie testifies against man charged with stabbing him

The Hindu – World · India

Hadi Matar is charged with attempted murder and assault for attacking Mr. Rushdie as he was preparing to give a speech in August 2022, stabbing him more than a…

Geopolitics

'Demanded multiple relationships': IPS trainee charged with rape of colleague

Times of India – World · India

A trainee IPS officer now faces rape and attempt-to-murder charges. These new charges were added after the initial complaint of sexual assault. The officer w…

General

Battling wildfires across Europe

NBC News – World · US

Fires continue to rage across Europe, including in France’s wine country. NBC News’ Raf Sanchez was with firefighters and volunteers in the region as they batt…

Geopolitics

Trump pushes fighter jet sale to Turkiye despite Israeli opposition

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

US President Donald Trump has again signalled support for selling F-35 fighter jets to Turkiye.

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