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Geopolitics

'Trademark arrogance': Sonia says Modi govt treated protesters as 'enemies of nation'

Times of India – World · India

Sonia Gandhi criticised the police action during the recent protests over the alleged NEET paper leak and the state of the education system. "Their demands hav…

Geopolitics

Japanese militant who took part in 1972 Israel airport attack dies in Beirut

South China Morning Post – World · China

Kozo Okamoto, the Japanese militant who took part in a deadly attack on Tel Aviv’s airport more than five decades ago, died on Thursday in Beirut, the Palestin…

Geopolitics

Two stabbed in New York’s Central Park; police investigate possible hate crime

Indian Express – World · India

- NYPD investigates hate crime angle in Central Park stabbings; suspect Raul Morales allegedly yelled "Allahu Akbar" before attacking two victims with a screwd…

Geopolitics

Hun Manet vows to make Cambodia ‘not worth staying’ for scammers

South China Morning Post – World · China

Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet pledged to step up a crackdown on transnational online scam networks, but warned the criminal syndicates were adapting by fr…

Geopolitics

As oil soars, experts watch Red Sea tankers for clarity on Houthi blockade

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Houthi attacks for now are shaping who moves Saudi crude, not whether it moves, analysts say, even as oil prices soar.

Geopolitics

Nobel economist on anti-China, anti-science US, AI’s risks

South China Morning Post – World · China

Simon Johnson is a professor of entrepreneurship at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). A former chief economist of the International Monetary Fun…

Geopolitics

FBI, NSA & CISA warns: Iranian hackers hit critical US infrastructure & safety systems

Times of India – World · India

US federal agencies issued a joint warning about Iranian hackers. These hackers are actively breaching industrial control systems at water and energy provider…

Startups

How meaning helps us endure life's toughest challenges

Your Story · India

Discover how purpose and meaning can build resilience, transform adversity, and help you navigate life's challenges with greater strength.

Geopolitics

'Paper leaks are no ordinary matter': What PM Modi said in his midnight video message

Times of India – World · India

- TOI News Desk operates 24/7 with a dedicated team to deliver timely, comprehensive news globally. - Focuses on breaking news, in-depth analysis, and verifi…

Geopolitics

What the OpenAI–Hugging Face breach really tells us | Explained

The Hindu – World · India

An OpenAI system broke out of its test environment, got online, and attacked a rival platform; that’s the headline; Claude is in the details

Geopolitics

Isla Bell death: man previously accused of killing Melbourne teen loses bid to have final charge dropped

The Guardian – World · Europe

Marat Ganiev, 55, fails in attempt to permanently halt remaining charge of perverting the course of justiceGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news …

Geopolitics

US launches new strikes on Iran over shipping routes threat

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

The US said the latest strikes were aimed at weakening the threat Iran poses to commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz. The US has now attacked Iran for 1…

Geopolitics

US new visa restriction targets individuals involved in cybercrime

Times of India – World · India

The United States has introduced a new global visa restriction policy. This measure targets individuals involved in cybercrime and cyber-enabled offenses. Onli…

Geopolitics

What are the Abraham Accords?

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

US President Donald Trump has seemingly backpedalled on a nuclear deal with Saudi Arabia.

Geopolitics

Is it all economic doom and gloom for the Philippines?

South China Morning Post – World · China

A potent cocktail of domestic and international political headwinds continues to weigh on the Philippines’ economic recovery, even as inflation eased in June. …

Geopolitics

Trump ally Loomer meets Zelensky in Ukraine after dramatic U-turn on war

South China Morning Post – World · China

Laura Loomer, an ardent ally of US President Donald Trump with a reputation for incendiary social media commentary, sat down with Ukrainian President Volodymyr…

Geopolitics

Mating season may be behind monkeying around on Hong Kong MTR tracks: expert

South China Morning Post – World · China

Hong Kong could see more monkey encounters during the animals’ mating season, an expert has said, after one was spotted on MTR tracks for a second day in a row…

Geopolitics

'My last match was World Cup final': Argentina star announces retirement

Times of India – World · India

Argentina defender Nicolas Otamendi has retired from international football after a 17-year career. The 38-year-old made 139 appearances, winning the 2022 FIFA…

General

One month since dual earthquakes rocked Venezuela

NBC News – World · US

One month after those horrific earthquakes rocked Venezuela, there are still questions surfacing about the government's emergency response. 5,398 are confirmed…

Geopolitics

HSBC agrees to US$2 billion deal to sell Singapore insurance branch to Allianz

South China Morning Post – World · China

HSBC has agreed to sell its Singapore life and health insurance business to Germany’s Allianz for S$2.7 billion (US$2.08 billion), with the deal expected to be…

Geopolitics

Hong Kong to issue T1 Friday evening as Typhoon Noul nears

South China Morning Post – World · China

Typhoon Noul is expected to come closest to Hong Kong between Saturday night and Sunday morning, according to the city’s weather forecaster, which will issue t…

Geopolitics

‘I thought he was only trying to scare me’: Youth in the line of pellet gun fire at CJP protest

Times of India – World · India

A 25-year-old CJP protester, Irshad Shaikh, who was allegedly hit by pellet gun fire during the ‘Sansad Chalo’ march, recalled the moments after he was injured…

Geopolitics

'No cases against peaceful protesters': What govt assured Wangchuk before he broke his fast

Times of India – World · India

- TOI News Desk operates 24/7 with dedicated journalists to deliver timely, comprehensive news globally. - Committed to excellence, the team gathers, verifie…

Geopolitics

Jos Buttler scripts history, surpasses Chris Gayle on all-time T20 run charts

Times of India – World · India

Jos Buttler has climbed to second on the all-time T20 run charts. He surpassed Chris Gayle during a recent match at Lord's. Buttler now trails Kieron Pollard …

Geopolitics

'Don't insult students' intelligence': Rahul slams PM Modi's midnight video on paper leaks

Times of India – World · India

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi criticised Prime Minister Modi's video message regarding the NEET-UG paper leak. He demanded the education minister's resignation …

Geopolitics

CWG 2026: India's complete schedule, timings and medal events on Day 2

Times of India – World · India

Indian athletes begin their campaigns in five sports on the second day. Para powerlifters will compete for medals in multiple weight categories. Gymnasts and…

Geopolitics

US launches 13th night of strikes as Iran warns of escalation in the Gulf

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Al Jazeera’s Tohid Asadi reports from Tehran as the US launches strikes for the 13th consecutive night.

Geopolitics

Australia ramps up Aukus funding with US$3.2 billion for nuclear submarine yard

South China Morning Post – World · China

Australia said on Friday it would pump an additional US$3.2 billion into building the country’s nuclear-powered submarines, part of a controversial defence pac…

Geopolitics

‘There’s no salary’: DRC health workers tell of hardship as Ebola spreads

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Health workers in the DRC battle a range of obstacles, from infection risk to angry mob attacks.

Geopolitics

US imposes tariffs on dozens of trade partners over 'forced labour' imports

BBC News – World · Europe

The tariffs target around 60 trading partners over claims they failed to properly stop forced labour.

Geopolitics

US court affirms release of pro-Palestine scholar as legal battle continues

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Appeal judges' decision to side with Georgetown's Badar Khan Suri against Trump sets up Supreme Court intervention.

Geopolitics

Iran War Live Updates: Iran Rejected a U.S. Cease-Fire Offer Delivered by Iraq, Officials Say

The New York Times – World · US

The prime minister of Iraq, who recently visited the White House, carried the proposal to Tehran. The U.S. military said it conducted a 13th consecutive night …

Geopolitics

From fan to critic: 2023 post resurfaces, reveals changing Pradhan-Wangchuk equations

Times of India – World · India

A 2023 photo of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan and Sonam Wangchuk resurfaced recently. Wangchuk is now on an indefinite hunger strike seeking accountabi…

Geopolitics

Oil holds above $100 as Red Sea attacks and Kazakhstan outage tighten supplies

Times of India – World · India

Oil prices have sharply rebounded, exceeding one hundred dollars per barrel. Attacks on Saudi oil tankers in the Red Sea have revived supply fears. Kazakhstan'…

Geopolitics

Chess legend Anand steps in as FIDE interim president after EU sanctions sideline Dvorkovich

Times of India – World · India

FIDE President Arkady Dvorkovich has voluntarily stepped aside after being sanctioned by the European Union over Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Calling the sanc…

Startups

Infosys names new CEO; Helping small farmers earn more

Your Story · India

Infosys delivers strong Q1 performance with 14% revenue growth and robust AI momentum, but trims FY27 guidance amid macro uncertainty.

Geopolitics

The ‘cockroaches’ marching on India’s government – podcast

The Guardian – World · Europe

South Asia correspondent Hannah Ellis-Petersen on the Cockroach movement – and the students driving India’s biggest protests in years‘I’ve never seen this many…

Geopolitics

Houthi attacks raise fears of wider Middle East conflict and more global economic damage

BBC News – World · Europe

The Iran-backed group in Yemen has threatened to target Saudi vessels in a vital shipping route.

Geopolitics

Australia news live: ABC takes down two Four Corners episodes on drug trade over ‘veracity concerns’; Labor dodges gambling reform fight

The Guardian – World · Europe

Follow today’s news liveGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastAustralian exports sent to the US will be hit with a 12.5% tariff as the US …

Geopolitics

Democrats criticize Trump’s new tariffs as ‘end-run around the supreme court and Congress’ – US politics live

The Guardian – World · Europe

Canada, Mexico, Australia, EU, UK and China among dozens of economies listed in US president’s renewed ⁠effort of near-global import taxes after supreme court …

Geopolitics

What to know about Trump’s new tariffs on more than 80 countries

The Guardian – World · Europe

Tariffs ranging from 10%-12.5%, taking effect on Friday, are US president’s latest effort to circumvent CongressJust before a temporary levy on global imports …

Geopolitics

Trump to impose fresh wave of tariffs on more than 80 countries

The Guardian – World · Europe

New tariffs to replace 10% global duty set to expire on Friday as administration cites concerns over ‘forced labor’Donald Trump’s administration has ordered a …

Geopolitics

Pentagon list of service members killed in Iran war removes most recent four

The Guardian – World · Europe

New York Times reports that list of those killed changed from 18 on Wednesday to 14 on ThursdayThe Pentagon’s official online list of service members killed in…

Geopolitics

Ukraine’s Zelenskyy meets with far-right US activist Laura Loomer

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Pro-Israel Trump ally sits down with Ukrainian president as she says Russia is helping Iran kill US soldiers.

Geopolitics

US strikes Iran for 13th successive night; Trump says Tehran will pay for ship damage

Times of India – World · India

- TOI World Desk's team of seasoned journalists and writers covers global events round-the-clock. - Committed to accuracy, depth, and timely news delivery fo…

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