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Geopolitics

Iran War Updates: Trump Meets With Cabinet Over Whether to Intensify Iran Strikes

The New York Times – World · US

The discussions at the White House came days before a planned meeting with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel. Across the region, Iran and the United…

Geopolitics

Ensure convenience for honest taxpayers, go after evaders: FM

Times of India – World · India

Lists Out Priorities For I-T Dept, Stresses On Reducing Litigation

Geopolitics

‘Let’s try this again’: rescheduled White House Correspondents’ Association dinner is under way – US politics live

The Guardian – World · Europe

Trump on stage in Washington DC, three months after original event was interrupted by gunfireSign up for the US Breaking News emailRepresenatives Ilhan Omar an…

Startups

A display of diversity: India Habitat Centre hosts Kalabimb 2026 art exhibition

Your Story · India

In this photo essay, we feature more highlights from the Kalabimb art exhibition in New Delhi.

Geopolitics

Government objects to China illegally occupying Indian territory

Times of India – World · India

'Delhi Consistent In Not Violating Beijing Sovereignty'

Geopolitics

20-yr-old army officer's son dies after car falls into open drain in south Delhi

Times of India – World · India

Tragedy struck Vasant Kunj when a 20-year-old student named Yashvendra lost his life after his car rolled into an open drain. Having just returned from the Uni…

Geopolitics

Cape Verde's WC hero Vozinha finds new club; it's not Messi's Inter Miami

Times of India – World · India

Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha has joined Colo Colo on a free transfer, ending speculation over a move to Lionel Messi's Inter Miami. The 40-year-old earned glo…

Geopolitics

3 years on, SIT probe complete in just 10% of Manipur riot cases

Times of India – World · India

- Over 3 years after Kuki-Meitei clashes in Manipur, 260 lives lost, Supreme Court updated on probe status. - Clashes caused significant violence, impacting …

Geopolitics

Sons of immigrant killed by ICE in Texas share grief, demand accountability

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Lorenzo Salgado Araujo's sons tell lawmakers their father worked hard 'to protect and provide' for his family.

Geopolitics

Why Japan’s scenic Tohoku region is still a tourist outlier

South China Morning Post – World · China

Japan’s tourism boom has packed the streets of Tokyo, Kyoto and Osaka with foreign visitors, but one of the country’s most scenic regions is still struggling t…

Geopolitics

‘They’re getting more serious’: Trump says no decision yet on major Iran strikes

Indian Express – World · India

- Trump says Iran is taking talks seriously but hasn’t decided on major strikes, balancing military readiness with diplomacy. - U.S. considers escalating str…

Geopolitics

Firefighters struggle to contain Madrid wildfires, as more than 160,000 evacuated in France and Spain

BBC News – World · Europe

Authorities face the "worst fire in the history of the region", Madrid officials say, as French firefighters battle a blaze heading towards Bordeaux.

Geopolitics

SpaceX launches Starship on another test flight, this time with the most advanced Starlinks

The Hindu – World · India

- SpaceX's Starship V3 completed 13th test flight from Texas, delayed by engine failures and Tropical Storm Bertha, with booster and spacecraft ditching into t…

Geopolitics

Trump threatens EU will pay ‘big price’ after Brussels fines Google $1bn

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

EU accuses US tech giant of favouring its own services in search results, as Trump lashes out against bloc.

Geopolitics

'That's the world we live in': Head breaks silence on wife's abuse after Kohli row

Times of India – World · India

Travis Head dismissed rumours of a feud with Virat Kohli following their IPL 2026 handshake controversy, saying there was "nothing to patch over." The incident…

Geopolitics

Texts reveal 14-year-old allegedly murdered by singer D4vd had pregnancy and abortion

BBC News – World · Europe

Prosecutors allege D4vd started abusing the girl when she was 13 and she had threatened to expose him.

Geopolitics

Chinese weight-loss trend of mixing tea with enemas sends many to hospital

South China Morning Post – World · China

An unconventional weight-loss remedy of drinking a mixture of an external-use constipation medication with tea has trended on Chinese social media, sparking do…

Geopolitics

Family office of Henderson Land boss to fast-track Central Asia green energy plans

South China Morning Post – World · China

Henderson Land Development co-chairman and managing director Peter Lee Ka-kit’s family office has fast-tracked its plans in Central Asia, where rich agricultur…

Geopolitics

4.1cr kids obese, ICMR seeks tighter curbs

Times of India – World · India

- Senior Assistant Editor at The Times of India with 18 years in narrative journalism. - Specializes in health and heritage reporting, simplifying complex he…

Geopolitics

Trump cites ‘white, male, Christian’ audit in Smithsonian disclaimer push

South China Morning Post – World · China

US President Donald Trump has issued an executive order to install signage that warns visitors of inaccurate historical information inside the Smithsonian’s Na…

Geopolitics

GLP-1s are changing US healthcare, should everyone be on them?

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

GLP-1 drugs, originally developed to treat diabetes and now widely used for obesity, are reshaping healthcare in the US.

Geopolitics

Fast-track courts in slow lane now, backlog 2.5 lakh cases

Times of India – World · India

Of 1.4 Lakh Rape, Pocso Cases Last Year, Just 66,500 Disposed Of

Geopolitics

Saudi-led coalition strikes Houthi-controlled Hodeidah

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

The Saudi-led coalition strikes targeted Houthi-controlled Hodeidah governorate.

Geopolitics

'Jana Nayagan' BO day 2: Vijay's film collection drops 50.5%

Times of India – World · India

Thalapathy Vijay's 'Jana Nayagan' saw a noticeable collection drop on its second day. The film still managed to cross the ₹50 crore India net milestone. Worl…

Geopolitics

India’s Student Protesters Win Some Concessions From Government

The New York Times – World · US

Representatives of Prime Minister Narendra Modi agreed to compensate families affected by a major exam leak, as protesters keep pressing for India’s education …

Tech & Startups

I tried out OpenAI’s new AI keypad — which will be fun for some coders and slightly mystifying to everyone else

TechCrunch · US

OpenAI's fancy new AI keypad will be a lot of fun for some, while many others are probably not going to touch it.

Geopolitics

UN rights chief Turk wins second term despite US and Israeli opposition

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Austrian lawyer Volker Turk set to become first UN rights chief to complete two four-year terms since post was created.

Geopolitics

SC: Will go the extra mile to fix issues, make NEET foolproof

Times of India – World · India

- Youth protests in India against paper leaks and demands for government accountability and reforms. - Supreme Court addressed issues amid public unrest, tho…

Geopolitics

Ten killed in Russian attack on drone exhibition near Kyiv

BBC News – World · Europe

The event, attended by prominent members of the Ukrainian defence industry, was hit by ballistic missiles in the middle of the day.

Geopolitics

Karim Khan Is Ousted as I.C.C. Chief Prosecutor Over Sexual Misconduct

The New York Times – World · US

The International Criminal Court, which prosecutes some of the world’s most serious crimes, has been in limbo for years over the allegations against Karim A. A…

Geopolitics

Trump escalates Smithsonian attack with order for signs outside history museum

The Guardian – World · Europe

President directs interior department to display signs outside museum that accuse institution of inaccuracyDonald Trump on Friday ordered the interior departme…

Geopolitics

Indonesia’s Bali financial hub ‘a matter of survival’: economic tsar

South China Morning Post – World · China

Bali has “aura” and political titan Luhut Pandjaitan wants to channel it to transform Indonesia’s famed resort island into an international financial centre. B…

Geopolitics

Iran war live: Trump says US ‘locked and loaded’ as it seeks Iran talks

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

US President Donald Trump says Washington remains ‘locked and loaded’ while pursuing diplomatic talks with Tehran.

Geopolitics

Students' protest: Could breakthrough with Sonam Wangchuk help govt tackle crisis?

Times of India – World · India

- India's government successfully persuaded activist Sonam Wangchuk, leveraging his influence to advance key initiatives. - Wangchuk's widespread recognition…

Geopolitics

Trump says ‘it’s time’ for Saudi Arabia to normalise ties with Israel

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

US president reiterates that the nuclear deal with the kingdom is conditioned on Riyadh joining the 'Abraham Accords'.

Geopolitics

Setback for Trump: US appeals court refuses to revive $100,000 H-1B visa fee

Times of India – World · India

A federal appeals court refused to lift a ruling blocking a $100,000 H-1B visa fee. The court left in place a decision finding the fee unlawful while the gover…

Geopolitics

Who is Karim Khan? The ICC prosecutor ousted after sexual abuse allegations

Indian Express – World · India

- ICC chief prosecutor Karim Khan removed over misconduct allegations of sexual abuse, following a 82-13 vote by member states. - Disciplinary process cited …

Geopolitics

166,000 evacuated as wildfires spin out of control in France, Spain

The Hindu – World · India

French President Emmanuel Macron on July 24, asked the army to mobilise to help contain the worst wildfire the country has ever seen after seeking European Uni…

Geopolitics

Trump returns to White House Correspondents' dinner months after shooting forced delay

Times of India – World · India

President Trump attended the rescheduled White House Correspondents' Association dinner. This event followed a shooting incident outside the original venue in…

Geopolitics

White House says Trump to give ‘unifying yet vicious’ speech at rescheduled press gala

The Guardian – World · Europe

Correspondents’ dinner begins in Washington, three months after original event was halted by a shootingThe rescheduled White House correspondents’ dinner is un…

Tech & Startups

SpaceX launches new V3 Starlink satellites but suffers another booster failure

TechCrunch · US

The company ticked off a few more boxes on the second Starship V3 flight, but appears to have had another issue relighting the booster's rocket engines.

Geopolitics

Which matches and tournaments can football fans watch after the World Cup?

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Al Jazeera's guide to filling the football void with the Champions League, Premier League, La Liga, UEFA Super Cup and more.

Geopolitics

Singer D4vd had impregnated teenager he is accused of fatally stabbing

The Guardian – World · Europe

Celeste Rivas Hernandez, who was 13 at the time, later received an abortion, text messages indicateSinger D4vd had impregnated the teenager he is accused of fa…

Geopolitics

IOC rejects human rights group’s complaint against Trump ally Infantino

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

IOC says the complaint against its member and FIFA chief Infantino fell outside its ethics committee’s jurisdiction.

Geopolitics

SpaceX launches 13th Starship test flight, deploys 20 next-generation Starlink satellites

Times of India – World · India

- TOI World Desk's team delivers global news with expertise and passion, covering diverse international events round the clock. - Committed to accuracy, dept…

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