Current Affairs
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Source: Times of India – World ·
GeopoliticsHow Ram Temple donations were received, counted & deposited: Cops quiz Champat Rai
Ayodhya police have intensified their probe into alleged embezzlement of Ram Temple donations, recording statements from former Trust general secretary Champat Rai and other funct…
Source: Times of India – World ·
GeopoliticsBengaluru physiotherapist found dead at homestay in Nandi Hills; boyfriend unconscious
A 26-year-old physiotherapist was discovered deceased in a locked room at a homestay near Nandi Hills, with her boyfriend found unconscious beside her. Police are investigating a …
Source: Times of India – World ·
GeopoliticsOil prices ease as investors await US-Iran talks; Brent crude falls to $72 per barrel
Oil prices dipped as markets weighed potential US-Iran talks in Doha against ongoing regional instability. Despite recent missile exchanges and attacks on ships, crude shipments t…
Source: NBC News – World ·
GeneralVenezuelans deported from U.S. hours before earthquakes hit are missing, some confirmed dead, families say
A young man who was killed had planned a reunion with his mother, and a man who’s missing had just called a relative minutes earlier.
Source: Al Jazeera – News ·
GeopoliticsFamilies hold out hope for survivors five days after Venezuela earthquakes
Search and rescue operations continue in Caracas, Venezuela nearly five days after the devastating double earthquakes.
Source: Times of India – World ·
GeopoliticsWatch: Djokovic seeks wedding invite from fan; Osaka stuns with 'Kill Bill' entrance
Wimbledon witnessed a heartwarming moment as Novak Djokovic invited himself to a fan's wedding after a proposal on Centre Court. Meanwhile, Naomi Osaka turned heads with a strikin…
Source: Times of India – World ·
GeopoliticsDelhi EV policy keeps hybrids out, includes 3-year lock-in period
Delhi's new EV policy, effective July 1, prioritizes pure electric vehicles, excluding hybrids. It offers substantial road tax and registration fee exemptions for electric cars un…
Source: Times of India – World ·
Geopolitics6 dead after gunman opens fire at youth welfare centre in custody dispute in Germany
Tragedy struck northern Germany Monday as a gunman killed at least six people at a youth welfare facility in Stade. All victims were employees. Officials suspect a custody dispute…
Source: The Hindu – World ·
GeopoliticsU.S., India trade deal in final steps: Sergio Gor
The U.S. envoy to India cited the personal equation between U.S. President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Narendra Modi which was driving the ties.
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsJapan aims to catch up on drone warfare by tapping Ukraine’s experience
Japan is accelerating plans to acquire and develop drones for its military by stepping up cooperation with Ukraine and learning from Kyiv’s wartime experience against Russia as it…
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsTime to establish workplace support for Hong Kong’s high-risk carers
Nearly a year has passed since Hong Kong launched the first phase of its carer support data platform last July, linking the Social Welfare Department, Hospital Authority and the H…
Source: Times of India – World ·
GeopoliticsParaguay end Germany's 44-year World Cup streak as football giants crash out
Germany’s long-standing reputation as World Cup penalty shootout specialists came to an end as Paraguay defeated them 4–3 on penalties after a 1–1 draw in Boston. It was Germany’s…
Source: The Guardian – World ·
GeopoliticsDirector sentenced to more than two years for defrauding Netflix out of $11m
Carl Rinsch requested $11m for never-finished sci-fi series but diverted money to personal account, prosecutors saidHollywood writer-director Carl Rinsch was sentenced Monday to t…
Source: The Guardian – World ·
GeopoliticsCairo Takeaway secures court win over pro-Israel activist who claimed he was ‘completely vindicated’ after settlement
Federal court judge rules Ofir Birenbaum breached parts of settlement with Middle Eastern restaurant reached after incident when working with Daily TelegraphFollow our Australia n…
Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) – World ·
GeopoliticsGermany out of World Cup after loss on penalties to Paraguay
Germany lost in dramatic fashion against Paraguay in Boston to exit the 2026 World Cup at the first knockout stage.
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsPrime suspect: Australia sues Amazon over ‘unfair’ streaming ad terms
Australia’s competition regulator said on Tuesday it had taken Amazon’s Australian unit to court, alleging its Prime subscription contracts contained unfair terms that allowed th…
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsTrain game that sparked 35-year separation: deaf Chinese man finally returns home
After playfully sneaking onto a train and being transported away unexpectedly, a deaf and non-speaking man from central China was finally reunited with his biological family recen…
Source: Your Story ·
StartupsKapture CX raises $10M led by Bajaj Finserv Ventures
Kapture CX will use this funding round for market expansion, product development and R&D.
Source: The Guardian – World ·
GeopoliticsBoth Republican Dan Sullivans can compete in Alaska primary, court rules
Challenger Dan Sullivan had been booted from ballot, but supreme court ruled he can compete against senator of same nameA man with the same name and party affiliation as Senator D…
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsHong Kong beauty operators warn tighter rules may deal ‘blow to our trade’
A Hong Kong government plan to tighten regulations on prepaid beauty and fitness contracts has sparked concern among operators, who warn that a rigid refund window and caps on adm…
Source: Al Jazeera – News ·
GeopoliticsKeiko Fujimori leads in Peruvian presidential race as vote count concludes
Daughter of former President Alberto Fujimori says the country is closer to 'order and hope' after prolonged vote count.
Source: Indian Express – World ·
Geopolitics‘No negotiation at any level’: Iran rejects Trump’s claim of talks in Doha
Here are four clear bullet points summarizing the article: • US President Donald Trump announced talks with Iran would take place in Doha, focused on stripping Iran of its nuclea…
Source: Times of India – World ·
GeopoliticsPM Modi to visit US for G20, says Sergio Gor; hints Trump likely to visit India next year
US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor expressed enthusiasm for Prime Minister Narendra Modi's potential return visit to the United States, highlighting President Trump's continued eng…
Source: The Guardian – World ·
GeopoliticsPeru’s Keiko Fujimori wins presidential election, in latest victory for Latin American right
The 51-year-old daughter of late president Alberto Fujimori secured the top office after authorities spent weeks reviewing contested ballotsPeru’s conservative president-elect Kei…
Source: BBC News – World ·
GeopoliticsWhat do we know about the shooting in Stade, Germany?
The BBC's Jessica Parker reports from the scene of the shooting that killed six people in northern Germany.
Source: The Guardian – World ·
GeopoliticsTrump nominates Keith Sonderling to permanent role of labor secretary
Sonderling is filling in as acting secretary after Lori Chavez-DeRemer announced she was leaving in AprilDonald Trump announced he is nominating Keith Sonderling to serve as US se…
Source: The Guardian – World ·
GeopoliticsAustralian police close in on ‘Scorpio’, mystery author of threatening letters to high-profile people
Federal and NSW police say more than 100 letters sent to MPs and community leaders since 2015Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, fre…
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsSelf-exiled Chinese billionaire Guo Wengui jailed for 30 years in US for fraud conviction
A self-exiled billionaire Chinese business tycoon once believed to be among China’s wealthiest men was sentenced on Monday to 30 years in a US prison for a massive financial fraud…
Source: Al Jazeera – News ·
GeopoliticsMigrants in South Africa fear violence ahead of June 30 deadline
An anti-immigrant June 30 deadline not recognised by authorities is fuelling fear among migrants.
Source: The Guardian – World ·
Geopolitics‘Humanity is a privilege’: Umar Khalid on his six years in an Indian jail without trial
Exclusive: Activist tells of his life as one of India’s most prominent political prisoners and his opposition to the government of Narendra ModiPrison is hardest at sunset. As the…
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsHow South Korea’s AI megaprojects aim to ‘maintain edge’ over China, meet demand
South Korea’s US$518 billion semiconductor push aims to tap the artificial intelligence boom into a durable industrial advantage and keep up with leading rival China, according to…
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsShanghai should step up as finance hub, as Hong Kong ‘not enough’, proposal says
Shanghai has been urged to build itself into a hub serving the rising outbound investment needs of Chinese firms, potentially increasing rivalry with Hong Kong as both cities race…
Source: Inc. ·
Entrepreneurship68% of LGBTQ+ Employees Would Leave a Company That Stops Supporting Them
Your values don’t mean much when they cost you nothing.
Source: Al Jazeera – News ·
GeopoliticsIran war live: Tehran denies Trump’s claim of meeting in Doha
Trump says meeting with Iran will take place in Doha today, but Tehran says there are no plans for talks in coming days.
Source: Al Jazeera – News ·
GeopoliticsSixty-six years on: The promise of DRC independence remains unfulfilled
The DRC’s independence anniversary renews debate over progress, security and state capacity.
Source: Al Jazeera – News ·
GeopoliticsAnxiety turns to joy as Brazil qualifies for the Final 16
Brazil fans at a fan fest on Rio de Janeiro celebrated after their team overturned Japan’s early lead and won 2-1.
Source: BBC News – World ·
GeopoliticsWhat to know about the looming deadline on North American free trade
The US, Canada and Mexico were to reach an agreement on whether to extend their free trade pact by 1 July. All signs point to them blowing past that deadline.
Source: Times of India – World ·
GeopoliticsCowboys linked to $53M Colts star in blockbuster NFL trade proposal
The Dallas Cowboys have been named a potential landing spot for Indianapolis Colts star Jonathan Taylor in a proposed trade. CBS Sports' Garrett Podell suggested the All-Pro runni…
Source: Times of India – World ·
GeopoliticsUnion minister Pabitra Margherita, Bihar governor to go for Khamenei’s state funeral
Here is a summary of the article in 4 clear bullet points: • Bihar Governor Lt Gen Syed Ata Hasnain (Retd) may attend the funeral of a prominent figure. • Junior Foreign Minister…
Source: Times of India – World ·
Geopolitics'Everything has taken its toll': Stokes opens up on 'negative effects' of leading England
The England captain announced on Sunday, in the middle of the third Test against New Zealand at Trent Bridge, that he would retire from international cricket after the match, brin…
Source: Al Jazeera – News ·
GeopoliticsIsraeli strike kills two, setting tents ablaze in Gaza humanitarian zone
Two people were killed and several others were injured after an Israeli strike hit the Mawasi area of Khan Younis, Gaza.
Source: Al Jazeera – News ·
GeopoliticsParaguay shock Germany in shootout win for one of all-time World Cup upsets
Germany lose on penalties to Paraguay after a 1-1 draw in their FIFA World Cup 2026 last-32 match.
Source: Indian Express – World ·
GeopoliticsAt least 10 killed, dozens injured in Russian strikes across Ukraine
Here are the four bullet points summarizing the article: • At least 10 people were killed and dozens wounded in Russian attacks on three major Ukrainian cities: Dnipro, Zaporizhz…
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsUS parents charged with murder in death of 7-year-old son weighing 116 kg
The parents of a seven-year-old Michigan boy who weighed 116kg (255 pounds) when he died have been charged with murder, torture and child abuse, prosecutors said. “Clearly the par…
Source: BBC News – World ·
GeopoliticsWhy $20 durians are now being sold at half price - or given away for free
As Malaysian durians are being sold at throwaway prices, farmers worry about their livelihoods.
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