Current Affairs
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Source: Al Jazeera – News ·
GeopoliticsMbappe, Deschamps break World Cup records in Sweden thrashing
With his fifth and sixth goals at the tournament, Mbappe pulls even with Messi in the Golden Boot race.
Source: The Hindu – World ·
GeopoliticsCongo says number of confirmed Ebola cases rises to 1,333
The cases were recorded in the eastern provinces of Ituri, North Kivu and South Kivu.
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsPakistan accuses India of water ‘weaponisation’ over Indus treaty suspension
Islamabad has warned that any attempt by India to deprive Pakistan of its share of water under the Indus Waters Treaty would amount to the “weaponisation of water” and could have …
Source: The Guardian – World ·
GeopoliticsUS supreme court agrees to hear challenges to assault-weapons bans
Justices to consider whether bans on AR-15s and similar semi-automatic firearms violate second amendmentThe US supreme court will consider whether bans on AR-15 rifles and similar…
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsFast lane to luxury: Hong Kong developer lures upmarket homebuyers with Mercedes giveaways
A Hong Kong developer is dangling Mercedes-Benz cars to entice buyers of its high-end homes in the Southern district, riding on a resurgence in the luxury property segment. K&…
Source: The Guardian – World ·
GeopoliticsTrump raked in more than $1bn from crypto businesses in 2025, filing shows
President’s crypto ventures have eclipsed in revenue much of his property portfolio that took decades to accumulateDonald Trump raked in more than $1bn from his crypto businesses …
Source: Al Jazeera – News ·
GeopoliticsMexican fans keep Ecuador’s team awake before World Cup showdown
Mexican fans gathered outside Ecuador’s team hotel using loudspeakers, horns and motorcycles to disturb their rest.
Source: The Hindu – World ·
GeopoliticsVenezuela quake deaths rise to 1,943, lawmaker says
The number of official rescues has dropped dramatically in the last three days, the government said, from 5,380 people saved in the first two days after the quakes to just four pe…
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsJohn Lee calls handover, Communist Party anniversary coincidence meaningful, sets priorities
Hong Kong is marking the 29th anniversary of its return to Chinese sovereignty this Wednesday, with businesses and authorities rolling out a range of promotions for the big day. A…
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsIndia’s arms sector eyes pivotal breakthrough with UAE: ‘confidence booster’
A potential sale of BrahMos missiles to the United Arab Emirates could mark a significant step in India’s push to become a serious arms exporter, giving New Delhi a foothold in on…
Source: Al Jazeera – News ·
GeopoliticsIran war live: Qatar’s PM meets US envoys; Tehran holds firm on conditions
Iran says talks on a final deal will not begin until hostilities end in Lebanon and US releases frozen Iranian funds.
Source: The Guardian – World ·
GeopoliticsUS-Iran talks over $6bn Iranian assets to restart
Two sides yet to have face-to-face meeting since signing deal to reopen strait of HormuzTalks at an indirect level between US and Iranian officials over unfreezing at least $6bn I…
Source: BBC News – World ·
GeopoliticsAfghan Taliban launch strikes on border with Pakistan as tensions escalate
Pakistan's military says it shot down four rudimentary drones and will respond to any further provocation.
Source: Times of India – World ·
GeopoliticsSIR row escalates: 23 opposition parties write to CJI, question EC's neutrality
Here are four clear bullet points summarizing the news article: • 23 opposition parties wrote to the Chief Justice of India expressing concerns over the Security Index Report (SI…
Source: BBC News – World ·
GeopoliticsUS envoys in Doha to meet mediators but not Iranians, Qatar says
Qatar's foreign ministry spokesman says no high-level meetings or direct talks between the US and Iran are scheduled.
Source: The Guardian – World ·
GeopoliticsPakistan roof collapse kills 14 children at tutoring centre
Local officials said preliminary reports showed the centre was unregistered and operating inside a privately owned residential building Fourteen children died after the roof of a…
Source: Times of India – World ·
GeopoliticsUS finalises alien registration rule: Big relief for H-1B, students, green card holders
Here are 4 clear bullet points summarizing the article: • Lubna Kably is a senior editor who specializes in policies and legislation, including immigration and tax policies. • He…
Source: Times of India – World ·
GeopoliticsFIFA World Cup: Kylian Mbappé's brace sends France into Round of 16 with 3-0 win
France produced a commanding display to defeat Sweden 3-0 in the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32, with Kylian Mbappé scoring twice and Bradley Barcola adding another in a one-side…
Source: Times of India – World ·
GeopoliticsLions linked with Cowboys CB as Detroit eyes secondary reinforcements
The Detroit Lions could explore a trade with the Dallas Cowboys after releasing former first-round cornerback Terrion Arnold following his legal issues. Dallas has strong depth at…
Source: Times of India – World ·
Geopolitics'You never know': Iyer's cryptic response on Sooryavanshi's debut
Captain Shreyas Iyer remained tight-lipped about Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's potential debut against England, emphasizing support for the T20 World Cup-winning squad. Iyer stressed tea…
Source: BBC News – World ·
GeopoliticsA plane crashed into a tower in Beijing but China is not saying what happened
The collision left holes on the side of the tower, but Beijing has scrubbed other visible traces of the incident.
Source: Wired ·
Tech & StartupsThe Trump Administration Is Lifting Its Export Controls on Anthropic’s Mythos and Fable AI Models
The White House is easing restrictions on Anthropic’s most advanced AI models weeks after ordering the company to suspend access for foreign nationals.
Source: Times of India – World ·
GeopoliticsRBI stress test: Banks bad loans may rise to 1.9% by March 2028
Here are four clear bullet points summarizing the article: • A mutual fund calculator can help estimate the monthly installment amount for a loan. • It can also estimate returns …
Source: Al Jazeera – News ·
Geopolitics‘A rally like none other’: Trump unveils 2026 Republican midterm convention
The Republican Party hopes to retain control of both chambers of Congress in November's US midterm elections.
Source: Al Jazeera – News ·
GeopoliticsDonald Trump reports $1.4bn in cryptocurrency income in government filing
Trump has launched a slate of crypto-friendly policies since returning to the White House for a second term.
Source: The Hindu – World ·
GeopoliticsTrump reports more than $1.4 billion in income from crypto ventures
In his annual disclosure for 2025, the U.S. President received $635 million from sale of his $TRUMP meme coins
Source: Al Jazeera – News ·
GeopoliticsVenezuelans the US deported hours before earthquakes still missing
The US deported at least 146 people to Venezuela, just hours before two deadly earthquakes struck last Wednesday.
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsTrump reports earning over US$1.4 billion from crypto ventures
US President Donald Trump reported more than US$1.4 billion in income from his family’s crypto ventures last year, showing how Trump now derives most of his income from digital a…
Source: Al Jazeera – News ·
GeopoliticsFrance beat Sweden as Mbappe draws level with Messi in World Cup goal chart
Kylian Mbappe and Bradley Barcola net, while Michael Olise wows, as France beat Sweden 3-0 to reach last 16.
Source: The Guardian – World ·
Geopolitics‘The things that connect us are fraying’: James Graham short film explores what it means to be English
Ahead of England’s first knockout game of the World Cup, Love Letter to England celebrates what English people have in commonWhat does it mean to be English? Ahead of England’s fi…
Source: The Guardian – World ·
GeopoliticsWomen with irregular periods should be checked for PMOS, NHS says
Polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome is underdiagnosed and inconsistenly managed, according to NiceUp to 4 million women with irregular periods should be investigated for poly…
Source: The Guardian – World ·
GeopoliticsUK poll highlights fears about access to emergency contraception
Doctors say survey shows need for morning-after pill to be available at corner shops, petrol stations and supermarketsAlmost half of the UK population believe it would be difficul…
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsHong Kong, mainland China to start sharing data this year: tech minister Sun Dong
As Hong Kong marks the 29th anniversary of its return to Chinese rule on July 1, the South China Morning Post talks to the city’s senior officials about the administration’s achie…
Source: TechCrunch ·
Tech & StartupsStartup Battlefield Australia application closes in days: Apply before July 6
What if one pitch changed everything? The next company nobody has heard of yet is building something that will matter. It could be yours.
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsWashington, Beijing should de-escalate from tit-for-tat actions, US senator says
US Senator Steve Daines has urged Washington and Beijing to avoid escalating tensions through tit-for-tat actions, citing China’s recent export controls against American rare eart…
Source: Times of India – World ·
GeopoliticsNine years of GST: Tax rate falls to 12.8%, monthly revenue rises to Rs 1.1 lakh cr
Here are four clear bullet points summarizing the article: • Determine monthly installment amounts for loans with the calculator. • Estimate returns on investments made through S…
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsUS hollows out G20 agenda, casts Miami summit as ‘backdrop for Trump-Xi meeting’: sources
The United States is working to hollow out the G20’s agenda and turn its December summit “into a backdrop” for a likely meeting between US President Donald Trump and Chinese Presi…
Source: Inc. ·
EntrepreneurshipThe ‘SaaSpocalypse’ Is Coming for B2B Software, but Here’s the Crucial Flaw Everyone Is Ignoring
In your push for automation, don’t forget the most important thing.
Source: The Hindu – World ·
GeopoliticsIsrael ex-Army chief launches election campaign in bid to unseat Netanyahu
Four months ahead of the planned polls, Gadi Eisenkot held his first electoral meeting, where he declared that "Israel deserves to open a new chapter. We will write it together"
Source: Times of India – World ·
GeopoliticsDon’t broadcast Sheikh Hasina speeches: Bangladesh warns its media outlets
Here are four clear bullet points summarizing the news article: • The BNP government, led by Tarique Rahman, has threatened to take action against Bangladeshi media outlets. • Th…
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsUS must innovate faster to counter China’s tech rise, lawmakers told
A US congressional hearing on Tuesday urged the United States to innovate faster, smarter and better to counter China’s growing technological muscle, even as several lawmakers sla…
Source: The Hindu – World ·
GeopoliticsU.S. Justice Dept. directs prosecutors to prioritise 'birth tourism' probes following court ruling
The directive came hours after the Supreme Court 6-3 ruling which affirmed the longstanding right to citizenship for nearly all born in the U.S.
Source: Al Jazeera – News ·
Geopolitics“WhatsApp Privacy Changes”
WhatsApp is rolling out usernames to keep phone numbers private.
Source: BBC News – World ·
GeopoliticsUS Supreme Court has dealt heavy defeats to Trump, while expanding his power
The birthright ruling brings to an end a Supreme Court term that has delivered the president some key victories.
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsUK trade secretary hosts Chinese delegation in bid to boost services
UK Trade Secretary Peter Kyle is seeking to boost UK services exports to China as he hosts a delegation from the country on Tuesday. Peter Kyle and China’s Commerce Minister Wang …
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