Current Affairs
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Source: NBC News – World ·
GeneralU.S.-Iran talks postponed as Vance cancels trip and Israel intensifies strikes in southern Lebanon
The first peace talks between the United States and Iran were postponed Friday, as Vice President JD Vance canceled his planned travel to Switzerland and intense new Israeli strik…
Source: The Hindu – World ·
GeopoliticsAfghan forces struck militant hideouts in Pakistan: Taliban
Afghan Taliban’s Defence Ministry did not specify how the attack — Kabul’s first major offensive action in months — was carried out
Source: The Guardian – World ·
GeopoliticsWeather tracker: Severe thunderstorms sweep Europe and east Asia
Strong winds and heavy rain batter Slovenia, while France experiences atypical heatwaveSevere thunderstorms swept across the Balkans last week, bringing widespread destruction to …
Source: Al Jazeera – News ·
GeopoliticsWorld Cup: Who is Ayyoub Bouaddi, the French teenager playing for Morocco?
A promising midfielder marked for the French team, Bouaddi is a breakout sensation on his World Cup debut with Morocco.
Source: Inc. ·
EntrepreneurshipWhat the Theory of the Flying Rock Tells Us About AI
From dot-com echoes to trillion-dollar bets, this analogy explains why companies may soon demand proof—not promises—from AI.
Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) – World ·
GeopoliticsGermany's 2026 World Cup squad built on African roots
Germany's 2026 World Cup squad has leaders with African heritage. The diversity of the team is a strength.
Source: Times of India – World ·
GeopoliticsFaf du Plessis rewrites cricket history, achieves unprecedented feat at 41
Faf du Plessis has just redefined age in T20 cricket, setting a record as the oldest centurion at 41 years and 340 days. His remarkable unbeaten score of 104 propelled the Texas S…
Source: Al Jazeera – News ·
GeopoliticsUS kills 3 in strike on alleged drug smuggling boat in Eastern Pacific
The attack is the latest in a series of strikes on vessels operated by 'narco-terrorists,' according to Washington.
Source: The New York Times – World ·
GeopoliticsWhat Does It All Mean? Once a Year, French Students Try to Explain.
The high school philosophy exam is a rite of passage for French students. This year included questions about Friedrich Nietzsche’s 1878 book, “Human, All Too Human.”
Source: Times of India – World ·
Geopolitics‘Do you have the guts?’ Sreesanth challenges Harbhajan Singh to ring fight
Former India pacer S Sreesanth has challenged Harbhajan Singh to an in-ring fight, reigniting their 2008 'Slapgate' feud. Sreesanth accused Harbhajan of profiting from the inciden…
Source: Times of India – World ·
GeopoliticsUS to withdraw forces from Europe; is this the beginning of Trump's 'pulling the plug' on NATO?
The Pentagon is initiating a six-month review to reduce US troop presence in Europe, prompting allies to shoulder more responsibility. Fighter jets, drones, and warships earmarked…
Source: The Hindu – World ·
GeopoliticsTimes Square gunfire sends bystanders scrambling to safety
The shooting took place at around 3:40 pm, which was after the parade for the NBA champion New York Knicks filled the streets of lower Manhattan.
Source: Times of India – World ·
GeopoliticsBook claims Donald Trump told Elon Musk: Mark Zuckerberg & Jeff Bezos hated me in 2016
Donald Trump privately mocked Mark Zuckerberg and Jeff Bezos for seeking his favor post-2024 election, according to a new book. He reportedly told Elon Musk that the tech titans,…
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsSunny spells for Dragon Boat Festival, day after 2 black rainstorm warnings
This story has been made freely available as a public service to our readers. Please consider supporting SCMP’s journalism by subscribing. Hong Kong enjoyed a few sunny spells on …
Source: The Guardian – World ·
GeopoliticsInside the city of grief hit hardest by Israel strikes on southern Lebanon
People in Nabatieh mourn the recent dead in religious ceremony held amid empty streets and shattered buildingsAs the procession wound its way through mounds of rubble, the crowd c…
Source: BBC News – World ·
GeopoliticsZimbabwe MPs pass bill to extend president's time in power
The proposal would extend Emmerson Mnangagwa's term by two years and scrap direct presidential elections.
Source: The Guardian – World ·
GeopoliticsTrump’s Iran deal could place his legacy in the hands of Tehran
He lambasted Jimmy Carter during the 1980 hostage crisis; now Trump’s presidency could be similarly blemishedIt began with the fate of hostages.Donald Trump’s first recorded foray…
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsFilipinos do not trust the news. Are they sick of divisive politics?
Filipinos are losing faith in the news faster than audiences almost anywhere else in the world, as analysts attribute the decline to years of sustained attacks on the Philippine m…
Source: TechCrunch ·
Tech & StartupsThe US says ASML’s top chip tool may be in China. ASML says it isn’t
There's a commercial logic that cuts against the idea that ASML would risk its export license to arm a Chinese customer.
Source: Times of India – World ·
Geopolitics'Same people fired bullets on karsevaks': Yogi slams oppn as Ram Mandir SIT probe widens
Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath accused opposition parties of hypocrisy regarding Ram Mandir donations, highlighting their past opposition to the temple's construction. He assure…
Source: Times of India – World ·
GeopoliticsMusk tops Buffett in a day: 7 stats on this week’s number platter
Elon Musk's wealth surge highlights a future arriving early. China's consumer spending shows a wobble, while Indian tech jobs face a squeeze. However, blue-collar roles are grow…
Source: The Hindu – World ·
GeopoliticsFire breaks out at Tokyo primary school, injuring at least one
One witness told how children escaped out of windows to a concrete ledge below, before fire crews brought them to safety using ladders.
Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) – World ·
GeopoliticsIndia: Delhi court upholds government ban on Telegram
The ban on Telegram has prompted the most high-profile tussle between a tech giant and the Indian government this year.
Source: Times of India – World ·
GeopoliticsGuest hurt during Shimla hotel stay, court orders Rs 20,000 payout
A Shimla luxury hotel has been ordered to pay Rs 20,000 compensation to a guest injured on a damaged road. The woman slipped and hurt her foot after the hotel failed to provide pr…
Source: The Guardian – World ·
GeopoliticsKPMG leaked confidential Optus information and surveilled whistleblower’s laptop, inquiry hears
International firm owns up to breach of ethics after staff leaked confidential Optus information while bidding for telco contractFollow our Australia news live blog for latest upd…
Source: Times of India – World ·
GeopoliticsUS gas dips below $4 again, yet household budgets remain under pressure
US drivers are finally seeing relief as average gas prices drop below $4 a gallon, a welcome change after months of increases. This dip follows a tentative peace agreement between…
Source: Al Jazeera – News ·
GeopoliticsOil prices rise as Lebanon fighting erupts and Hormuz traffic still slow
Brent crude reverses slide after oil, LNG tankers cross critical waterway.
Source: The New York Times – World ·
GeopoliticsSwiss Officials Say Iran Talks Are Off, for Now
The announcement raised immediate questions over the fate of the agreement President Trump signed this week, with key details left to be worked out.
Source: Al Jazeera – News ·
GeopoliticsFears for US-Iran deal as talks delayed by Israeli strikes on Lebanon
Tehran holds back from talks to cement ceasefire due to ongoing Israeli attacks on southern Lebanon.
Source: Times of India – World ·
GeopoliticsUS-Iran war impact: India’s Russian oil imports may touch all-time high in June
With a US sanctions waiver in place for three months, India stepped up Russian crude oil procurement, and import levels touched near all-time highs. According to analysis of data …
Source: Times of India – World ·
GeopoliticsRSS office attack in Ranchi: Pakistan ISI-backed terror network uncovered
Ranchi RSS office attack probe reveals links to Pakistan's ISI-backed Tehreek-e-Taliban Hindustan. Three arrested individuals allegedly communicated with handlers via encrypted ap…
Source: Al Jazeera – News ·
GeopoliticsIran to lodge complaint with FIFA over World Cup 2026 travel restrictions
Team's complaint comes amid the denial of their request to fly to the United States two days before their next match.
Source: Wired ·
Tech & StartupsPseudoscientific Cancer ‘Treatment’ Involves Gassing Naked People in Plastic Bags With Bleach
A London clinic owner has claimed he is treating people with stage 4 cancer by sealing them into a plastic bag while they're naked from the waist down and gassing them with chlori…
Source: The Guardian – World ·
GeopoliticsNormal shipping will not resume in strait of Hormuz until 80 mines cleared
Tanker owner trade body says centre of strait will remain closed for ‘some time’, with vessels risking running aground by taking Omani routeThe centre of the strait of Hormuz is b…
Source: The Guardian – World ·
GeopoliticsSydney’s ‘unbuildable motorway’ to be completed after two-year delay caused by sinkholes
State government and consortium strike deal to complete M6’s twin tunnels with minister insisting there is ‘no extra cost to NSW taxpayers’Get our breaking news email, free app or…
Source: Times of India – World ·
GeopoliticsBlack rain, smoke over Moscow: Russia-Ukraine trade bombs, drones and missiles as war intensifies
Ukraine launched a significant drone attack on a major Moscow oil refinery, causing a large fire and disrupting airport operations. This strike, occurring after pledges of Western…
Source: Times of India – World ·
GeopoliticsStokes likely to return as captain for 3rd NZ Test despite ongoing investigation
England captain Ben Stokes might return for the third Test against New Zealand as investigations into a nightclub incident near conclusion. Optimism is growing within the team fo…
Source: Times of India – World ·
Geopolitics‘People switch on TV to watch him’: Srikkanth says Sooryavanshi can revive Test cricket
Former India captain Krishnamachari Srikkanth believes teenage batting prodigy Vaibhav Sooryavanshi could spearhead a Test cricket revival if he realises his vast potential. Srik…
Source: Times of India – World ·
GeopoliticsTamil Nadu passes resolution against Karnataka’s Mekedatu dam project
Tamil Nadu's Assembly unanimously passed a resolution urging the Union government to deny all clearances for Karnataka's Mekedatu dam project. The resolution cited violations of t…
Source: Times of India – World ·
Geopolitics'Haven't learnt that lesson yet': Trump denies limits to his power after Iran war
President Trump declared no limits to U.S. power after a peace agreement with Iran, digitally signed to end hostilities and reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Despite critics noting a r…
Source: Times of India – World ·
GeopoliticsWatch: India’s first LNG carrier reaches Gujarat as Hormuz shipping resumes
The LNG carrier Disha has successfully arrived at Dahej Port in Gujarat, heralding a much-anticipated return of maritime activities through the Strait of Hormuz amidst recent tens…
Source: Times of India – World ·
GeopoliticsWhy is stock market down today? Sensex falls 800 points, Nifty50 below 24,000
The decline followed a robust run over the previous five sessions, during which the benchmark indices had surged nearly 5%. Adding to investor caution, India VIX, the market's vol…
Source: Times of India – World ·
GeopoliticsWife can't be forced into narco test: HC rejects plea seeking tests to rebut allegation
Rajasthan High Court dismissed a husband's late plea for narco-analysis, polygraph, and DNA tests in a divorce case. The court ruled the application was filed too late, after evid…
Source: Times of India – World ·
GeopoliticsHow much AI is too much AI? Smartphones are about to find out
Smartphone makers are racing to integrate AI, promising smarter phones that can remember, summarize, and anticipate user needs. While some AI features offer genuine utility, the i…
Source: Al Jazeera – News ·
GeopoliticsIran war day 112: Vance defends Tehran ‘deal’ but Switzerland trips are off
Vance backs US-Iran deal as Washington ends blockade and Iran hails wartime gains.
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