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Geopolitics

From pacifist to talks of going nuclear: China shaken as Japan breaks 80-yr-old shackles

Times of India – World · India

Japan is shifting away from its long-standing pacifist security doctrine, with increasing defense budgets and a major enhancement of military skills. The natio…

Geopolitics

South Korean court gives ousted President Yoon suspended jail term for lying during campaign

The Hindu – World · India

The Seoul Central District Court sentenced Yoon to 18 months in prison, suspended for three years, saying his false statements during the campaign may have aff…

Geopolitics

Germany: Berlin Pride attack prompts calls for clampdown

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

German conservatives are calling for a tougher course on suspected Islamists after the deadly Christopher Street Day attack in Berlin. The presumed attacker wa…

Geopolitics

Ukrainian Attacks in Crimea Deprive Towns of Power and Water

The New York Times – World · US

Ukraine’s campaign to bring the war home to ordinary Russians is meant to pressure the Kremlin to negotiate. Moscow has acted as if there were no crisis.

Tech & Startups

It’s Becoming Clear Why Black Holes Never Run Out of Fuel

Wired · Global

Black holes eject powerful energy jets that blow away the surrounding gas to great distances. So how can they continue to grow?

Tech & Startups

Soundcore Nebula P1i Projector Review: New Design, Classic Pitfalls

Wired · Global

I tested the Soundcore Nebula P1i, an affordable projector, to see if it could overcome the typical drawbacks that most budget projectors suffer from.

Geopolitics

Deadly U.S. boat strikes have failed to curb cocaine supply, Pentagon and DEA officials say

The Washington Post – World · US

The president says Operation Southern Spear has virtually ended drug trafficking by sea. Pentagon and DEA analysts have concluded otherwise.

Startups

Why a 'Clean' Property File Isn't Enough: How Cubictree's AI Protects Lenders from Hidden Fraud

Your Story · India

Fragmented records, unlinked newspaper notices, and manual checks that routinely fail have left India's lending system exposed. Cubictree’s AI Property Complia…

Geopolitics

Explosion, 'suspected bomb' in Philippine capital before Marcos speech

The Hindu – World · India

These bombings comes at a time of heightened political tensions, with Vice-President Sara Duterte in the middle of an impeachment trial

Startups

Why sustainable growth is becoming fintech's strongest competitive advantage

Your Story · India

Over the last few years, fintechs have been riding the wave of India’s digital transformation through key interventions such as digital lending, small payment …

Geopolitics

India news: Greta Thunberg expresses solidarity with CJP protesters

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

Greta Thunberg attended a celebratory rally organized by Indian students in London after major successes for the CJP movement. Follow DW for more.

Geopolitics

Victims, suspects, motive: What we know so far about Seattle festival shooting

Indian Express – World · India

- **Shooting during Bite of Seattle**: Gunfire erupted at Seattle Center near Space Needle on Sunday evening, disrupting the annual food festival attended by ~…

Startups

Inside Suminter's 20-year bet: 100,000 farmers, 3 continents, one platform

Your Story · India

In 1998, Sameer Mehra came back to India after studying overseas with an idea that made very little commercial sense at the time

Geopolitics

Inside the wildfire crisis raging across France and Spain | Explained

The Hindu – World · India

The latest wildfire emergency extends beyond France and Spain; Italy evacuated hundreds of people from its Adriatic coast as separate fires swept through Pugli…

Geopolitics

Weather tracker: Why Europe’s wildfires are proving so fierce and difficult to stop

The Guardian – World · Europe

Wind and record-breaking heat are fuelling the continent’s explosive fire season, with Spain and France among worst hitExplainer: what is a ‘fire cloud’, and h…

Geopolitics

Uganda begins emergency food handouts after 19 die from hunger

The Guardian – World · Europe

Government move follows months of drought and crop failures in Karamoja, with 1.5m people facing malnutritionUganda has launched emergency food relief distribu…

Geopolitics

US: At least three killed in shooting in Seattle

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

A shooting at a Seattle food festival left at least three people dead and five others wounded. The police took the suspect into custody.

Geopolitics

The former military chief aiming to unseat Netanyahu in Israel

South China Morning Post – World · China

As Israel heads into a fiercely contested general election on October 27, former military chief Gadi Eisenkot has emerged as the principal challenger to Prime …

Geopolitics

Firefighters battle to keep blazes away from France's Bordeaux; Macron calls crisis meeting

The Hindu – World · India

About 2,20,000 people have ‌been evacuated in France, while in neighbouring Spain more than 75,000 people ‌have been evacuated and a further 30,000 ‌ordered ⁠t…

Geopolitics

‘Fomenting hate’: Netanyahu hits out at NYC Mayor Mamdani over ICC arrest call

Indian Express – World · India

- Netanyahu condemns NYC Mayor Mamdani’s call to arrest him over ICC warrant, calling remarks divisive and hate-fueled. - Mamdani urges US to enforce ICC arr…

Geopolitics

How long will your Canadian student visa take? Here are updated times

Indian Express – World · India

- **Study Permit Delays**: IRCC reports 8–12 week processing times for India-based study permits, up from earlier improvements, with SDS applications (20 days)…

Geopolitics

Wildfires in Spain and France force nearly three lakh to evacuate

Times of India – World · India

The devastating wildfires sweeping through France and Spain have compelled approximately 300,000 people to evacuate their residences. In France, firefighters a…

Geopolitics

Police arrest 1 person, search for another after Seattle festival shooting that killed 3

The Hindu – World · India

Police were investigating the shooting and urged people to avoid the area.

Geopolitics

Why is Russia attacking ships in Odessa? | Explained

The Hindu – World · India

Why is Russia attacking merchant ships in Ukraine? Are Indians collateral damage?

Geopolitics

Australia’s far-right Pauline Hanson loses appeal in racism case

South China Morning Post – World · China

A popular far-right Australian politician failed on Monday to overturn a racial vilification finding that was handed down after she told a Muslim senator to go…

Geopolitics

Iran warns Ukraine of retaliation after deadly Caspian Sea strike

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Abbas Araghchi says the Ukrainian attack on the Iranian vessel in the Caspian Sea 'cannot go unanswered'.

Geopolitics

Why is China’s AI push gaining ground? | Explained

The Hindu – World · India

How have Chinese firms caught up with leading U.S. AI models despite chip restrictions? What advantages do Chinese open-source AI models offer over captive mod…

Geopolitics

Congo Ebola death toll tops 1,400 as vaccine trials start

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

DR Congo's Ebola outbreak has continued to grow, with confirmed infections reaching 3,200 and a fatality rate of nearly one in two. Scientists are racing to te…

Geopolitics

Senior politicians supported young NSW Liberal power brokers trying to shift party to right, corruption watchdog hears

The Guardian – World · Europe

So-called ‘Reformers’ hosted recruitment functions with speakers including Tony Abbott and Alan JonesFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet …

Geopolitics

Fields Medal: Hong Wang makes history as star mathematicians claim 2026 honours

The Hindu – World · India

Wang has become the third woman to win the Fields Medal, after Maryam Mirzakhani and Maryna Viazovska; Wang and Deng are also the first Chinese nationals to wi…

Geopolitics

Misleading AI-generated doctors pose ‘huge danger to public safety’

The Guardian – World · Europe

Research shows AI accounts are gaining millions of views on TikTok by spreading dubious health adviceMisleading health claims online pose a “huge danger to pub…

Geopolitics

Chinese scientists turn to bamboo to strengthen the Great Green Wall

South China Morning Post – World · China

After decades of fighting desertification with straw, plants and plastic, Chinese researchers have turned to bamboo – one of the most resilient and sustainable…

Geopolitics

Hong Kong home sales recovery expected to boost developers’ earnings

South China Morning Post – World · China

Hong Kong property developers are expected to report stronger first-half earnings in the coming weeks, buoyed by a rebound in home sales and improving developm…

Geopolitics

‘Farewell, hero’: Chinese volunteer dies of heart failure after helping flood victims

South China Morning Post – World · China

A volunteer from southwestern China tragically died of exhaustion after giving up his holiday to join flood relief efforts in Guangxi. Dang Xinrui, 29, was emp…

Geopolitics

Pauline Hanson loses bid to overturn Mehreen Faruqi racial discrimination finding

The Guardian – World · Europe

Judges find in Faruqi’s favour after One Nation leader launched an appeal against judgement she had breached Racial Discrimination ActFollow our Australia news…

Geopolitics

'This is just the start': India's Gen Z protesters force out a minister, but what next?

BBC News – World · Europe

The education minister's resignation, a rare setback for the Modi government, brings hope to many young protesters that their voices will be heard.

Geopolitics

Some air passengers remain stranded at Hong Kong airport after Typhoon Noul

South China Morning Post – World · China

Some air passengers remained stranded at Hong Kong International Airport on Monday following Typhoon Noul’s departure from the city, with authorities expecting…

Geopolitics

Climate change presents new threat to Philippines’ UNESCO rice terraces

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Limited government resources undercut efforts of Ifugao people to safeguard heritage site from extreme weather effects.

Geopolitics

Monday briefing: ​How the Cockroach ​protests ​have expose​d the ​cracks in ​India’s government

The Guardian – World · Europe

In today’s newsletter: Across ​the country, a ​younger generation is turning private disillusionment into public defiance​ against a government that once felt …

Geopolitics

'Agitation does not mean lathicharge': SC on police action against protesting students

Times of India – World · India

- TOI News Desk operates 24/7 with a dedicated team to deliver real-time, comprehensive news globally. - Committed to excellence, they provide breaking news,…

Geopolitics

'Pellet guns in Delhi, AK-47s in Bihar': Rahul on 'jaanleva' system against students

Times of India – World · India

Rahul Gandhi alleged the entire system is deadly against students. He cited reports of AK-47 bullets fired at students in Bihar. Gandhi questioned Prime Minist…

Geopolitics

Myanmar military escalates civilian killings under new command, monitor reports

South China Morning Post – World · China

Myanmar’s military has sharply escalated attacks on civilians since a new administration took office in the war-torn country, a conflict monitor said on Monday…

Geopolitics

One killed in communal clash in Nepal’s India-bordering Sunsari; restrictive orders imposed

The Hindu – World · India

According to the District Administration Office, Sunsari, the prohibitory orders took effect from 7:00 a.m. and cover five market areas in the district, locate…

Geopolitics

Pakistan’s Kashmir votes: Why the election hinges on 12 disputed seats

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

The fight over refugee representation has revived longstanding questions about democracy, autonomy and political power.

Startups

The next startup advantage isn’t bigger teams; it’s smarter AI systems

Your Story · India

At the Snowflake x AWS Mixer, founders, engineering leaders, and investors discussed how startups are using AI-native architectures to accelerate decision-maki…

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