Current Affairs
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Source: Al Jazeera – News ·
GeopoliticsIn pictures: Venezuela earthquakes death toll surpasses 1,700
Rescuers race to find survivors in Venezuela's quake-hit areas as families cling to hope amid widespread devastation.
Source: Al Jazeera – News ·
GeopoliticsMoment drone hits vehicle in Zaporizhzhia
Video shows the moment a vehicle was damaged by a drone in Zaporizhzhia, southeastern Ukraine.
Source: Your Story ·
StartupsOYO parent Prism files updated papers for Rs 6,650-Cr IPO
The company has not included any offer-for-sale component in the proposed public issue, meaning existing shareholders, including SoftBank's SVF India Holdings, founder Ritesh Agar…
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsPhilippines courts Greater Bay Area investors as gateway to Southeast Asia
The Philippines is uniquely positioned to serve as a gateway for Greater Bay Area businesses into Southeast Asia, the country’s trade secretary said on Tuesday, as she outlined Ma…
Source: The Guardian – World ·
GeopoliticsCost to rewire Great Britain’s electricity network could reach £90bn in 2030s
Energy system operator says sum needed to deliver clean power targets while meeting rising demand is up by 50%The cost of rewiring Great Britain’s electricity networks through the…
Source: The Guardian – World ·
GeopoliticsUnite boss to face leadership challenge amid concerns over rise of Reform
Simon Dubbins to announce he has secured required number of nominations to challenge Sharon GrahamSharon Graham, the leader of the UK’s second biggest union, Unite, is to face a c…
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsCarved in history: how dragon motifs tell the tale of the rise and fall of Chinese empires
The dragon’s serpentine forms have adorned Chinese pottery for millennia, and this mythical creature has come to symbolise power, strength, and good fortune. Dragon motifs on pott…
Source: Wired ·
Tech & StartupsWant to Boost Your Home’s Resale Value? Install a Heat Pump
Heat pumps are more than just a way to keep your home comfortable without using fossil fuels.
Source: BBC News – World ·
GeopoliticsWatch: Young bald eagle takes first flight in California
A popular stream set up by the Friends of Big Bear Valley caught the moment a juvenile eagle nicknamed Luna spread its wings.
Source: Al Jazeera – News ·
GeopoliticsParaguay declares holiday after beating Germany in World Cup upset
Paraguay has declared a national holiday after its national team stunned four-time champions Germany
Source: The Hindu – World ·
GeopoliticsAttempts to question FATF’s credibility often reflect fear of scrutiny: India at UN
India’s Permanent Representative to the UN Parvathaneni Harish said that countries facing adverse assessments should address the identified deficiencies, strengthen domestic enfor…
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsSingapore catches e-bike rider in viral ‘Superman’ stunt video
Singapore authorities have caught a rider seen in a viral video striking a “Superman” pose while riding an e-bike in the latest of a series of crackdowns. In the video, taken in t…
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsBorder security stepped up after 2 Malaysians hurt in roadside bomb in Thai south
Security around the Malaysia-Thailand border has been tightened after two Malaysian men were wounded in a roadside bomb blast in Narathiwat province, an area riven by a deadly ins…
Source: Times of India – World ·
GeopoliticsAP EAPCET result 2026: Know result time and how to check rank card
AP EAMCET 2026 result: The APSCHE is expected to announce the AP EAMCET 2026 results on June 30 at its official admissions portal. Candidates can download their scorecards and ran…
Source: Times of India – World ·
Geopolitics'Name on letterhead doesn’t matter': US envoy Gor on Indo-Pacific Command renaming row
US Ambassador to India, Sergio Gor, dismissed concerns over the renaming of the Indo-Pacific Command, emphasizing that the "name on the letterhead" is less important than actual a…
Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) – World ·
GeopoliticsSouth Africa on edge ahead of anti-migrant protests
Anti-immigrant groups have set June 30 as an unofficial deadline for undocumented migrants to leave, with protests planned across South Africa. Large numbers of security forces ha…
Source: Times of India – World ·
GeopoliticsUS envoy recalls Trump wanting to call 'friend' PM Modi at 6am: 'He doesn’t sleep, he's like me'
Here are four clear bullet points summarizing the article: • The Times of India's news desk operates 24/7 to deliver current and comprehensive news. • The team is dedicated to ex…
Source: Times of India – World ·
Geopolitics'You may face difficulties with govt schemes if ...': DKS's warning as Karnataka SIR begins
Karnataka Chief Minister DK Shivakumar urged citizens to register their names during the special electoral roll revision, emphasizing that failure to do so could jeopardize access…
Source: Times of India – World ·
Geopolitics‘BMC must wake up now’: Bombay HC raps civic body over potholes, open manholes
Mumbai's roads and open manholes have drawn sharp criticism from the Bombay High Court, with judges expressing dismay over the two-decade-long problem. The court lambasted the BMC…
Source: Times of India – World ·
GeopoliticsPakistan backtracks on energy gamble, buys emergency LNG as Qatar exports stay in limbo
Pakistan has urgently secured a liquefied natural gas shipment amid ongoing disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz impacting Qatari exports. The nation's energy supply chain faces s…
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsWhy a light plane crash in Beijing created a security dilemma for authorities
Flight schools across China said they had been told to suspend training and undergo safety inspections by authorities after a light sport aircraft crashed into Beijing’s tallest s…
Source: Times of India – World ·
Geopolitics'Stripped, thrashed': Bengaluru SI forces minor boys to perform obscene acts, records videos
A Bengaluru police sub-inspector, Praveen, has been arrested for allegedly sexually harassing and assaulting minor boys during a murder inquiry. Sources claim he thrashed and stri…
Source: The Washington Post – World ·
GeopoliticsWith little help, Venezuelans try to rescue themselves: ‘We have only each other’
Residents say that years of mismanagement by the authoritarian socialist government — exacerbated by U.S. sanctions — have left the government ill-equipped to respond to the earth…
Source: Your Story ·
StartupsKitchenware brand The Indus Valley bags $17M from Gaja Capital, existing investors
The Indus Valley has raised funds to expand product innovation, distribution and brand presence, as demand grows for toxin-free healthy cookware in India.
Source: Indian Express – World ·
GeopoliticsJetBlue plane reports hitting drone during landing at New York airport
Here are the 4 clear bullet points summarizing the news article: • JetBlue Airways passenger jet reported striking a drone at 3,000 feet while preparing to land at JFK Airport in…
Source: The Hindu – World ·
GeopoliticsMyanmar jade mine landslide kills five, 15 missing
Hpakant has also witnessed vicious combat in recent months between the Myanmar military and opposition forces, vying for control of jade mining operations
Source: Times of India – World ·
GeopoliticsHbA1c vs daily glucose monitoring: Doctor explains which number really matters
Millions managing diabetes rely on morning blood sugar checks, but this single number misses crucial fluctuations. HbA1c offers a two-to-three-month average, revealing a broader …
Source: Times of India – World ·
Geopolitics'I'm throwing my 100% support': Stokes names Brook as preferred successor
Ben Stokes has unequivocally backed Harry Brook as his successor to captain England's Test side. Despite a recent decision to appoint Joe Root in Stokes' absence, the retiring all…
Source: Times of India – World ·
Geopolitics‘We feel used and cheated’: Muller slams VAR after Germany’s World Cup heartbreak
Germany's World Cup dreams were shattered by a controversial VAR decision that disallowed Jonathan Tah's extra-time goal against Paraguay. Thomas Muller vehemently criticised the …
Source: Al Jazeera – News ·
GeopoliticsChinese billionaire Guo Wengui gets 30 years in US prison for huge fraud
A federal judge said Guo's fraud cost more than 1,000 people worldwide hundreds of millions of dollars.
Source: Times of India – World ·
GeopoliticsGeneral Dhiraj Seth set to take over as the 31st Chief of the Army Staff
General Dhiraj Seth assumes command as the Army's 31st Chief of Army Staff, succeeding General Upendra Dwivedi. A distinguished Armoured Corps officer, General Seth brings extensi…
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsNepal’s bird flu outbreak spreads, breeding pandemic mutation fears
Nepal has culled more than 600,000 birds and destroyed around 1 million eggs as an outbreak of H5N1 bird flu spreads across the Kathmandu Valley, shutting the capital’s only zoo a…
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsEx-opposition lawmaker Wu Chi-wai released after serving time for subversion
A former Hong Kong lawmaker who previously headed the city’s largest, now-defunct opposition party has been released from prison after completing his sentence in a landmark subver…
Source: Times of India – World ·
GeopoliticsBusinessman's son Ayush Malik, who became Mohammad Ali, returns to Hinduism, cites this reason
A young man, Ayush Malik, who had publicly converted to Islam and changed his name, has now returned to Hinduism. A video shows him performing puja and expressing remorse to his m…
Source: Times of India – World ·
GeopoliticsINDIA bloc leaders write to CJI over EC’s SIR process; AAP, DMK come on board to sign joint letter
INDIA bloc parties have formally petitioned the Chief Justice of India regarding the Election Commission's special intensive revision of electoral rolls and other election-related…
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsChinese tourists high on Malaysia, why Europe is praising Lee Kuan Yew: 7 Asia highlights
We have selected seven stories from the SCMP’s coverage of Asia over the past week that resonated with our readers and shed light on topical issues. If you would like to see more …
Source: Indian Express – World ·
GeopoliticsWhy are India-bound ships switching off tracking systems in Strait of Hormuz?
Here are four clear bullet points summarizing the news article: • Most commercial vessels heading to India from the Persian Gulf have stopped transmitting their location and iden…
Source: Al Jazeera – News ·
GeopoliticsHeartbroken Iran exit World Cup amid silver lining of Mexican hospitality
In their three weeks in Tijuana, Iran's players established a reciprocal relationship of love and respect with Mexicans.
Source: The Hindu – World ·
GeopoliticsNASA robot mission aiming to rescue space telescope
Without intervention, space telescope Swift is expected to soon burn up in the atmosphere
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsPassenger jet reports striking drone approaching JFK airport to land
A passenger jet reported striking a drone while approaching JFK International Airport on Monday, and just hours later, a helicopter pilot alerted a close call with a remote-contro…
Source: Times of India – World ·
GeopoliticsElon Musk agrees with what Apple CEO Tim Cook said has shocked him; says: Biggest ...
Tech giants like Apple and Microsoft are significantly increasing prices for devices like iPads, MacBooks, and Xbox consoles due to a severe global memory chip shortage. This surg…
Source: Al Jazeera – News ·
GeopoliticsPakistan-administered Kashmir returns to daily life after deadly protests
Shops reopened and public transport services partially resumed in Pakistan-administered Kashmir after weeks of protests.
Source: The Hindu – World ·
GeopoliticsApple iPhone 18 Pro supplier list, parts and photos exposed in Tata data leak
Several of the leaked files carried Apple “confidential” watermarks and internal Apple code-names consistent with the iPhone 18 Pro generation, according to the source familiar wi…
Source: The Guardian – World ·
GeopoliticsChinese tycoon Guo Wengui sentenced to 30 years in US prison for fraud
Guo Wengui, who gained fans for criticising China’s Communist party, was found guilty in 2024 on nine charges including money launderingA US federal court has sentenced exiled Chi…
Source: Times of India – World ·
GeopoliticsHow 'future prospects' helped a family secure higher accident compensation
Andhra Pradesh High Court significantly boosted compensation for a road accident victim's family, raising it from Rs 7.28 lakh to Rs 10.06 lakh. The court found the tribunal under…
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