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Geopolitics

Nepal panel to probe violence during anti-graft protests that killed 74

The Hindu – World · India

Rameshwore Khanal, in charge of the Finance Ministry, said the three-member panel had been given three months to complete the probe

Geopolitics

Tax cuts, more military spending in Sweden's $8.5 bn election-year budget

The Hindu – World · India

Tax cuts for workers, pensioners and companies, more money for defence were among the measures in the most expansive spending Bill since the COVID-19

Geopolitics

Watch: Netanyahu’s warning to UK, Canada, Australia after Palestine state recognition

The Hindu – World · India

Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu has issued a stark warning to the UK, Canada and Australia after the three nations moved to recognise Palestine

Geopolitics

Watch: ‘I forgive him’: Erika Kirk forgives killer of late husband Charlie Kirk

The Hindu – World · India

Here are four clear bullet points summarizing the news article: • Erika Kirk, widow of Charlie Kirk, has forgiven the man who killed her husband in 2017. • Th…

Geopolitics

24 killed in blast at militant compound in Pakistan’s Tirah Valley of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

The Hindu – World · India

Pakistan’s security forces are carrying out operations against the Pakistani Taliban in Khyber, Bajaur and other parts of the northwest

Geopolitics

Combating ‘malicious’ content in two-month social media crackdown: China’s internet regulator CAC

The Hindu – World · India

Beijing requires social media companies to moderate content on their platforms, with posts strictly controlled to avoid anything deemed to be too subversive, v…

Geopolitics

Magnitude 4.3 earthquake jolts San Francisco; many people report feeling sharp shake: USGS

The Hindu – World · India

“The earthquake was just east-southeast of Berkeley,” the survey said

Geopolitics

Russia, Ukraine trade deadly drone strikes as Zelenskyy anticipates intense diplomacy at U.N.

The Hindu – World · India

Latvian President Edgars Rinkevics said on social media that Russia was testing NATO's political and military response and aiming to reduce Western support for…

Geopolitics

Navy chief begins four-day visit to Sri Lanka

The Hindu – World · India

Admiral Tripathi to hold talks on maritime security, capability enhancement, and training

Geopolitics

Putin says Russia will stick to nuclear arms limits for one more year

The Hindu – World · India

Speaking at a meeting with members of Russia’s Security Council, Putin said that Russia would expect the U.S. to follow Moscow’s example and also stick to the …

Geopolitics

Iran’s nuclear chief in Moscow to sign power plants deal as U.N. ponders sanctions

The Hindu – World · India

Mohammad Eslami, who is also Iran’s Vice-President, told Iranian state media that bilateral cooperation agreements would be signed during his visit to Russia, …

Geopolitics

Nepal's PM Karki expands interim Cabinet, four new Ministers sworn in

The Hindu – World · India

Nepal's Constitution allows the Council of Ministers to have up to 25 members, including the Prime Minister; however, Ms. Karki recently suggested that her int…

Geopolitics

Italian workers’ strike in solidarity with Gaza brings disruptions across the country

The Hindu – World · India

Italy’s grassroots unions, which represent hundreds of thousands of people ranging from school teachers to metal workers, called for a 24-hour general strike i…

Geopolitics

Jaishankar, Rubio meet amid trade, visa tensions

The Hindu – World · India

The duo held discussions on the sidelines of U.N. General Assembly meet in New York; Minister says talks covered ‘bilateral and international issues’; Piyush G…

Geopolitics

France and other countries to recognise Palestinian state as U.N. week gets underway

The Hindu – World · India

Emmanuel Macron said he would make the release of hostages taken by Hamas during its October 7, attack on Israel a precondition of opening an embassy to the Pa…

Geopolitics

Economists warn about ‘collapse’ of public interest media

The Hindu – World · India

Online platforms such as Meta and Google captured the bulk of online advertising revenues, while new AI chatbots such as ChatGPT or Google's Gemini have dramat…

Geopolitics

Dozens arrested, hurt in clashes with police near Philippine presidential palace

The Hindu – World · India

Protesters expressed outrage over a corruption scandal involving lawmakers, officials and construction company owners who allegedly pocketed huge kickbacks fro…

Geopolitics

British PM Keir Starmer likely to visit India in October

The Hindu – World · India

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Mr. Starmer will hold summit-level talks during the visit, which comes a little more than two months after Mr. Modi visited th…

Geopolitics

France recognises Palestinian statehood at U.N. meeting to revive peace efforts

The Hindu – World · India

The time has come to free the 48 hostages held by Hamas. The time has come to stop the war, the bombings of Gaza, the massacres and the displacement, says Fren…

Geopolitics

Rubio meets Syria's leader in New York as the country's isolation eases further

The Hindu – World · India

They discussed ongoing counterterrorism efforts, efforts to locate missing Americans, and the importance of Israel-Syria relations in achieving greater regiona…

Geopolitics

Trump administration suggests Tylenol during pregnancy causes autism; experts say link unproven

The Hindu – World · India

The Trump administration has been under immense pressure from Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s diverse Make America Healthy Again movement to provide a…

Geopolitics

Spain’s top diplomat dismisses Israeli leader’s vow of no Palestinian state, saying it will happen

The Hindu – World · India

Spain’s top diplomat dismissed Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s statement that there will never be a Palestinian state

Geopolitics

Copenhagen airport reopens following drone disruption

The Hindu – World · India

Flights at Copenhagen Airport were suspended or diverted due to sightings of large drones

Geopolitics

Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger withdraw from International Criminal Court

The Hindu – World · India

The court, based in The Hague, was "an instrument of neo-colonialist repression in the hands of imperialism," the three countries said in a joint statement

Geopolitics

Gunman dead after opening fire on Amazon facility in Georgia

The Hindu – World · India

The suspect, whose name wasn't released, fired multiple gunshots into the facility from the outside, Columbus police said in a statement. His death was self-in…

Geopolitics

H-1B’s new $100k visa fee: Why young Indian women are most at risk

The Hindu – World · India

The impact will be particularly felt by women H-1B beneficiaries as they generally earn less than men

Geopolitics

Hong Kong stocks slip after Trump-Xi call provides little encouragement

South China Morning Post – World · China

Hong Kong stocks slipped on Monday after a highly anticipated call on Friday between US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping provided invest…

Geopolitics

North Korea’s Kim says open to US talks if denuclearisation demands dropped

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Kim Jong Un also said he had 'fond memories' of Trump, in a speech to Pyongyang's Supreme People's Assembly.

Geopolitics

Top stocks to buy: Stock recommendations for the week starting September 22 - check list

Times of India – World · India

Motilal Oswal Financial Services recommends Punjab National Bank and Larsen & Toubro as top stock picks for the week starting September 22, 2025. PNB's imp…

Geopolitics

H-1B visa fee hike: Musk recalls his journey, says ‘I’m in America via H-1B’

Times of India – World · India

Amidst a significant H-1B visa fee hike in the US, an old post from Elon Musk defending the program has resurfaced. Musk previously credited the H-1B visa for …

Geopolitics

Pakistan TV panelist suggests ‘firing bullets’ to stop India match

Times of India – World · India

A Pakistani talk show sparked outrage after a presenter shockingly suggested violence to ensure a win against India in the Asia Cup. This disgraceful discussio…

Geopolitics

Malaysia to lower RON95 fuel price from end-September in subsidy adjustment

The Hindu – World · India

The price of subsidised RON95 fuel will be reduced to 1.99 ringgit ($0.47) per litre from 2.05 ringgit per litre, effective September 30

Geopolitics

Will China’s 731 film on Japan’s war crimes worsen already frayed ties?

South China Morning Post – World · China

For a movie about a particularly dark chapter of China’s history, 731 has been doing exceptional business. The film, released on Thursday, focuses on Japan’s U…

Geopolitics

Hong Kong’s Paul Chan banks on better market sentiment as sectors stabilise

South China Morning Post – World · China

Hong Kong’s finance chief has anticipated improving market sentiment after downward trends in the retail, catering and property sectors showed signs of stabili…

Geopolitics

China’s micro-drama craze turns idle real estate projects into lavish film sets

South China Morning Post – World · China

In Xingyang, Henan province, a long-stalled project by Evergrande – the world’s most indebted real estate developer – lays bare two sharply contrasting realiti…

Geopolitics

Hong Kong’s John Lee rejects suspension mechanism idea for labour import scheme

South China Morning Post – World · China

Hong Kong’s leader has ruled out introducing a suspension mechanism for the city’s labour importation scheme or fining employers for abusing the policy despite…

Geopolitics

‘It’s tragic’: H-1B workers rushing back to US liken panic to Covid-era madness

South China Morning Post – World · China

Panic, confusion and anger reigned as workers on H-1B visas from India and China were forced to abandon travel plans and rush back to the US after President Do…

Geopolitics

China businesswoman falls for employee, gifts him US$420,000 to settle divorce

South China Morning Post – World · China

An entrepreneur in China, captivated by her young married subordinate, gave him three million yuan (US$420,000) to facilitate his divorce and compensate his wi…

Geopolitics

China is banking on AI as next driver of growth

South China Morning Post – World · China

Can artificial intelligence become the backbone of a nation’s economy and society? China is betting big on it. On August 26, the State Council released a high-…

Geopolitics

Britain, Australia and Canada recognise Palestinian state

South China Morning Post – World · China

Britain, Canada and Australia all recognised a Palestinian state on Sunday in a move borne out of frustration over the Gaza war and intended to promote a two-s…

Geopolitics

Australia investigating Optus emergency calls outage linked to 4 deaths

South China Morning Post – World · China

Optus, Australia’s second largest telecoms carrier, said on Sunday that a departure from regular processes on a network upgrade sparked a technical failure tha…

Geopolitics

Hongkongers to enjoy ‘dividends’ of Northern Metropolis, John Lee promises

South China Morning Post – World · China

Hong Kong residents will enjoy the “dividends” of the Northern Metropolis, the city’s leader has said, while vowing to use investment and preferential measures…

Geopolitics

China White Trousers Yao allows men to carry guns, views rat meat as delicacy

South China Morning Post – World · China

Deep in the mountains of southern China lives the White Trousers Yao, the nation’s last tribe legally permitted to own guns. Renowned for their embroidered kne…

Geopolitics

Massive fireworks show for Tibet ad stunt sparks blowback over environment fears

South China Morning Post – World · China

Officials in Shigatse in China’s Tibet autonomous region vowed to carry out an investigation on Sunday after the outdoor apparel brand Arc’teryx worked with Ch…

Geopolitics

Super Typhoon Ragasa: football farce as Hong Kong matches proceed amid flooding

South China Morning Post – World · China

As the approaching Super Typhoon Ragasa sparked safety measures across Hong Kong on Sunday, the city’s football Premier League went ahead in farcical condition…

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