Current Affairs
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Source: Times of India – World ·
GeopoliticsQatar crude enters Asian market again as Hormuz gets back to business
The Strait of Hormuz is buzzing with activity as Qatar resumes crude oil exports to Asian refiners for the first time since the recent conflict. This resurgence in oil flows, alon…
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsMalaysia demands US$257 million from Norwegian firm over axed missile deal
Malaysia is seeking compensation of 226 million euros (US$257 million) from a Norwegian defence firm after a deal to deliver a naval missile system was cancelled, despite the Sout…
Source: Your Story ·
StartupsApple hikes MacBook, iPad prices by 20-42% amid memory chip shortage
Memory companies have been allocating an increasing share of their production to AI data centres, leaving the consumer electronics segment with constrained availability and rising…
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsEx-general seen as main Netanyahu rival ahead of Israel elections
Former Israeli defence chief Gadi Eisenkot is emerging as the main rival to incumbent Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, months ahead of the nation’s parliamentary elections. Eise…
Source: The Hindu – World ·
GeopoliticsJapan cancels 120 flights as twin storms approach
Japan Airlines and All Nippon Airways cancelled a total of 120 flights to and from the southern regions of Okinawa and Kagoshima
Source: Al Jazeera – News ·
GeopoliticsIran war day 119: Israel hits Lebanon as IAEA says it will return to Iran
Israeli and Lebanese delegations will continue their talks on Friday.
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsWhy Chinese exporters and shipping firms remain wary despite the US-Iran peace deal
Iran and the United States may have entered a temporary ceasefire, but uncertainty over the agreement continues to cast a shadow over the operations of Chinese businesses across t…
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsWoman dead after fire at Hong Kong flat, 3 others hospitalised
A 50-year-old woman has died in the wake of a fire at a Hong Kong flat, with three others hospitalised. Police said the fire broke out at Valiant Court in Ho Man Tin at around 10.…
Source: The New York Times – World ·
GeopoliticsA $2.5 Billion Whodunit: The Hack That Dented the U.K. Economy
A loose collective of cybercriminals initially took credit for crippling Jaguar Land Rover last year. Investigators now see Russian hands behind the ransomware attack.
Source: The Guardian – World ·
GeopoliticsChild malnutrition in Nepal has reached ‘alarming’ levels since aid cuts, survey finds
Fears hard-won gains in reducing child mortality over 20 years are at risk after end of USAID funding for nutrition programmesChild malnutrition in Nepal has reached “alarming” le…
Source: The Guardian – World ·
Geopolitics‘Slough is like an experiment’: Europe’s largest datacentre hub leaves town sweltering
Emerging research suggests datacentres create a heat island effect, pushing up temperatures in the immediate vicinity by as much as 9C The community living next to the largest dat…
Source: The Hindu – World ·
GeopoliticsPhilippines temporarily blocks gaming app used by suspect in deadly school shooting
Three students were killed, and 20 others were wounded when the two suspects, aged 14 and 15 and armed with a handgun each, opened fire June 22 at the San Jose National High Schoo…
Source: The Hindu – World ·
GeopoliticsRussia says shot down 660 Ukrainian drones overnight: Defence Ministry
Drones were destroyed over more than a dozen regions, including the Russian capital and the annexed Crimean Peninsula, the Black Sea, and the Sea of Azov, the Ministry said on Rus…
Source: The Hindu – World ·
GeopoliticsWest Asia war LIVE: 'Very strong' nuclear verification needed in Iran after war, says IAEA head
Attack on ship in Hormuz leads UN to halt evacuation plan for trapped sailors
Source: Times of India – World ·
GeopoliticsBrothers entitled to accident compensation despite no financial dependency: Gujarat HC
In a significant ruling, the Gujarat High Court has affirmed that siblings of accident victims can claim compensation under the Motor Vehicles Act, irrespective of financial depen…
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsBuy-back offer officially extended to sole tower spared in Tai Po blaze
Hong Kong authorities have officially extended the buy-back offer to the only block spared in the deadly Wang Fuk Court blaze after more than three-quarters of households indicate…
Source: The Hindu – World ·
GeopoliticsBangladesh urges China to reduce trade gap
Tarique Rahman is on a three-day trip to China, which began on June 24, his first visit to the country since he became Prime Minister
Source: Times of India – World ·
GeopoliticsWhy Trump's $700 million jet engine deal could transform Türkiye's KAAN fighter
The US plans to sell more than $700 million worth of General Electric F110 fighter jet engines to Türkiye, a critical move to bolster Ankara's domestic KAAN fifth-generation fight…
Source: Times of India – World ·
GeopoliticsCan woman remarry after divorce if ex-husband files late appeal? Kerala HC responds
A woman's remarriage has been upheld by the Kerala High Court, even though her ex-husband filed a late appeal against their divorce. The court ruled that since the husband missed …
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsAs Chinese EVs expand global footprint, banks raise export forecasts
Spurred by the rising popularity of electric vehicles (EVs), Chinese carmakers are consolidating their foothold in the global auto market, prompting international banks like Goldm…
Source: Times of India – World ·
GeopoliticsIndia's office market losing steam? Here's what the numbers say
India's office leasing saw a minor dip of 2% in Q2 2026, totaling 17.4 million sq ft across major cities. Bengaluru, Delhi-NCR, and Hyderabad experienced growth, while Mumbai, Pun…
Source: The Guardian – World ·
GeopoliticsVital Blue Mountains highway to be closed for another year as NSW reveals bridge plans
New structure to be built above 194-year-old Mitchells Causeway as residents face months of delays to reopening of Victoria Pass section of highwayFollow our Australia news live b…
Source: Times of India – World ·
GeopoliticsHow Venezuela’s strongest earthquake in a century could affect India’s crude oil imports
India's growing crude oil imports from Venezuela face uncertainty after powerful earthquakes struck the South American nation. While major oil infrastructure appears largely undam…
Source: The Hindu – World ·
GeopoliticsThose who target schools, children with impunity must be held into account: India tells UNSC
The United Nations verified 38,558 grave violations, which affected 24,174 children in 2025 (15,493 boys, 7,990 girls, 691 sex unknown), the highest number of children affected by…
Source: Times of India – World ·
Geopolitics'Meet your next federal budget director’: JD Vance jokes after Usha Vance buys $50 dress for $8.75
US Vice President JD Vance playfully nominated his wife, Usha Vance, as the next federal budget director after she highlighted a bargain maternity dress purchase. This followed a …
Source: BBC News – World ·
GeopoliticsReflecting Pool liner cut with sharp knife or razor, National Park Service says
Earlier in the week Donald Trump blamed vandals for "a 300 foot long gash" in the pool and accused someone of putting fertiliser in the water.
Source: Times of India – World ·
GeopoliticsMacKenzie Scott's donations accounted for one-third of America's largest charitable gifts
Here are 4 clear bullet points summarizing the article: • TOI World Desk is a team of experienced journalists and writers who cover global events. • The team aims for accuracy, d…
Source: Times of India – World ·
GeopoliticsShiv Sena MP moves NCW against Sanjay Raut over 'extremely low-level remarks'
Shiv Sena Rajya Sabha MP Jyoti Waghmare has lodged a complaint with the National Commission for Women against fellow MP Sanjay Raut. Waghmare accuses Raut of persistent use of abu…
Source: The Guardian – World ·
GeopoliticsSouth Korea to train half a million military personnel to become ‘drone warriors’
All branches of the military will be taught how to use technology that has become a ‘game changer on the battlefield’, says defence ministerAll of South Korea’s military forces wi…
Source: Times of India – World ·
GeopoliticsForex measures yield results! FPIs buy record $4.2 billion govt bonds, reserves may boost
The sharp rise in inflows follows a series of measures by the government and the Reserve Bank of India. According to reports, this is the highest monthly inflow into sovereign deb…
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsWhy East Asia could be the new centre for peace and economic growth
At a time of worsening global security, East Asia could eclipse a Europe “no longer worth emulating” and become the benchmark for peace and economic growth, according to a promine…
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
Geopolitics‘Imitation genius’: China influencer overcomes abusive dad to self-fund US education
A 19-year-old influencer in China has announced he has been admitted to top-tier Boston University, with tuition and living costs to be covered entirely by himself, as he has earn…
Source: The Hindu – World ·
GeopoliticsVenezuela earthquake LIVE updates: Death toll climbs to 235
The number of dead and injured is expected to rise with thousands reported missing after the 7.2- and 7.5-magnitude earthquakes
Source: Times of India – World ·
GeopoliticsMentally challenged woman found confined in stone shelter with iron chains on legs, rescued
A consumer commission in Jaisalmer has ordered SBI General Insurance and a bank to pay ₹20 lakh to the mother of a deceased farmer. The insurer wrongfully rejected the personal ac…
Source: Times of India – World ·
GeopoliticsScotch and gin get cheaper: India-UK trade deal kicks in July
India and the UK are set to implement a landmark trade pact and a Double Contribution Convention on July 15, 2026. This comprehensive agreement promises significant benefits, incl…
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsCK Asset sells penthouse in Hong Kong’s Mid-Levels for US$48.5m, sets pricing benchmark
A penthouse at CK Asset Holdings’ luxury residential project in Hong Kong’s Mid-Levels has been sold via tender for HK$380.77 million (US$48.5 million), according to a statement f…
Source: Al Jazeera – News ·
GeopoliticsUS ends deportation protections (TPS) for Haitians and Syrians
The US Supreme Court has sided with the Trump administration in its bid to end Temporary Protected Status (TPS).
Source: The Hindu – World ·
GeopoliticsDaily Quiz: On premiers of England
On June 22, Sir Keir Starmer announced his resignation as the U.K’s Prime Minister. A quiz on the premiers of England
Source: BBC News – World ·
GeopoliticsAerial footage reveals destruction in coastal Venezuela
Multi-storey buildings have collapsed in La Guaira following two major earthquakes on Wednesday.
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsMalaysia’s Umno in tough spot ahead of Johor vote after veteran claims royal interference
Malaysia’s ruling Malay party has been drawn into a sensitive palace row on the eve of Johor’s nomination day after a veteran figure quit Umno and accused the southern state’s roy…
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsHong Kong police arrest minibus driver after cyclist killed in collision
Hong Kong police have arrested a minibus driver for dangerous driving after his vehicle fatally hit a cyclist in North district. Police received a report of the incident in Ta Kwu…
Source: Times of India – World ·
GeopoliticsSanjay Raut questions 'missing' 4 kg silver brick donated by Shiv Sena for Ram Mandir
Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut has demanded a probe into a missing 4-kg silver brick, allegedly donated by the party for the Ram Mandir in Ayodhya. Raut claims Uddhav Thackeray do…
Source: The Guardian – World ·
GeopoliticsAustralians to pay at least 20% more for iPads and Macbooks after Apple hikes prices citing AI
Apple Macbook 13-inch prices jumps from $1,799 to $2,099 while the cost of iPads surges by 25%Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, fr…
Source: The Guardian – World ·
GeopoliticsMigrating swifts loyally return every year to nests in buildings, study finds
Conservationists emphasise importance of protecting nesting sites used by ‘strongly faithful’ red-listed speciesMigratory swifts loyally return every year to their nests in buildi…
Source: The Guardian – World ·
GeopoliticsPorsche magnate puts historic Salzburg villa up for sale after row over private ‘tunnel for one’
Plans by Wolfgang Porsche to bore private 500-metre road link through Austrian hill caused anger among localsWolfgang Porsche, the Austrian-German automotive magnate, appears to h…
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