Skip to main content

Current Affairs

Latest Insights & Stories from Around the World

Source: NBC News – World ·

General

Hegseth lashes out at NATO allies and announces a review of U.S. forces in Europe

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth lashed out at NATO allies, announcing a Pentagon review of U.S. forces in Europe.

Source: Times of India – World ·

Geopolitics

India eyes $2.5 billion loans from World Bank, ADB as subsidy costs rise

India is in discussions with the World Bank and Asian Development Bank for approximately $2.5 billion in loans to support urban infrastructure and job creation. This move aims to …

Source: The Hindu – World ·

Geopolitics

Kumari Jayawardena Feminist Archive launched

Aims to curate the globally renowned Sri Lankan scholar-activist’s writings spanning half a century

Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) – World ·

Geopolitics

Cuba approves economic reforms amid US pressure

Cuba's Communist Party has signed off on a package of free market reforms. One member called the changes a response to "economic war," while the party said they were not a "deviat…

Source: Al Jazeera – News ·

Geopolitics

World Cup 2026: Full group schedule and top second-round matches to watch

Remaining group schedule, teams, as well as the best second-round group fixtures at the tournament in North America.

Source: The Hindu – World ·

Geopolitics

After MoU signing, Iran-U.S. talks planned in Switzerland on June 19

“As things ‌stand, the plan is still for the U.S. ‌and Iran, along ​with mediators Pakistan and Qatar ⁠and other involved countries, to meet ‌tomorrow at Buergenstock for initial …

Source: The New York Times – World ·

Geopolitics

Ukraine Strikes Moscow Refinery in Large-Scale Drone Attack

The attack, which shut down the city’s airports for several hours, appeared to be the biggest wave of drone strikes on Russia’s capital since the start of the war.

Source: The Hindu – World ·

Geopolitics

How history came to have its first trillionnaire in Elon Musk

The philosophy the SpaceX IPO stands for is trying to normalise the idea that what is true is only a function of who possesses the force required to assert it

Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) – World ·

Geopolitics

Germany news: Industrial employment falls to decade low

A new study shows the decline was due to weaker hiring activity rather than redundancies. And at the World Cup, Germany may be taking a break but German coaches are in the thick o…

Source: Times of India – World ·

Geopolitics

Delhi doctor kills house help with cricket bat, stabs her in posh Mount Kailash

A 45-year-old domestic help was found brutally murdered on a building terrace in South Delhi's Mount Kailash area. Police arrested her employer, Dr. Manish Gupta, who allegedly bl…

Source: The Guardian – World ·

Geopolitics

UK mosques advised to run lockdown drills amid fears of anti-Muslim attacks

Exclusive: Muslim Council of Britain national guidance also urges mosques to strengthen police ties and improve CCTVMosques are being advised to carry out lockdown drills, strengt…

Source: South China Morning Post – World ·

Geopolitics

Mum sues Japanese authorities after 16-year-old dies from ‘hostage justice’ trauma

The mother of a 16-year-old girl who died from emaciation following lengthy detention and menacing interrogations by Japanese authorities is seeking compensation, in the latest “h…

Source: South China Morning Post – World ·

Geopolitics

Hong Kong to use 21 indicators to define poor after dropping income metric

Hong Kong will measure the size of its poor using a new 21-indicator framework, abandoning the previous income-based metric said to have overestimated the number of underprivilege…

Source: The New York Times – World ·

Geopolitics

Are Your Ancestors Canadian? Here’s What to Know About Becoming a Citizen.

Six months after Canada expanded its citizenship eligibility, requests are flooding in for archival records. The documents are vital for proving ties to the country.

Source: The New York Times – World ·

Geopolitics

The Russian Film Director Who Chooses Moments to Challenge Putin

Alexander Sokurov has questioned the Russian president about government repression but he is still controversial among his country’s exiles.

Source: South China Morning Post – World ·

Geopolitics

More in Taiwan favour goodwill to Beijing over defence ties with US, poll shows

Taiwanese value showing goodwill to the mainland more than deepening cooperation with the United States, according to a survey conducted soon after US President Donald Trump visit…

Source: Inc. ·

Entrepreneurship

Psychologists Say Most Personality Quizzes Are Nonsense. These 5 Free Exceptions Actually Work

From Myers-Briggs to online clickbait, most tests lack real science. If you want genuine self-insight, experts recommend trying these free tools instead.

Source: Inc. ·

Entrepreneurship

The Hidden AI Problem No One’s Talking About: It’s Destroying Customer Trust

To build trust, businesses must emphasize transparency, credibility, and genuine value.

Source: Inc. ·

Entrepreneurship

The $10 Billion Dad Gap: Why Father’s Day Falls Short—and How Brands Can Make It Better

New research reveals two-thirds of millennial dads feel culture doesn’t accurately portray them.

Source: Inc. ·

Entrepreneurship

Kevin Warsh’s Bold New Strategy Is About to Spark Major Volatility for Nvidia, Micron, and AI Chip Stocks

Warsh plans to keep markets guessing his next move at the Fed.

Source: Wired ·

Tech & Startups

The Sperm-Maxxing Bros Are Actually Onto Something

Wellness influencers have stumbled onto a huge issue when it comes male fertility, though not every solution they're pitching is good advice.

Source: MIT Technology Review ·

AI / Deep Tech

The search for dark matter has been blown wide open

Underneath an Apennine massif, below the Jinping Mountains of Sichuan, and at the bottom of a South Dakota mine, there is a cosmic hunt afoot. Isolated deep beneath these rocky sh…

Source: The Hindu – World ·

Geopolitics

Ukraine hits Moscow oil refinery, disrupting commercial flights in major drone attack

The attack comes as President Vladimir Putin is in Kazan, 700 km east of Moscow, hosting leaders of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations as Russia seeks to bolster business …

Source: BBC News – World ·

Geopolitics

Lil Nas X says he's 'feeling better' after rehab and bipolar diagnosis

The Old Town Road star was arrested last year for attacking police officers and later entered rehab.

Source: Al Jazeera – News ·

Geopolitics

Why do AI models struggle with online hate speech detection?

As the UN marks International Day for Countering Hate Speech, Al Jazeera examines how AI handles it - and falls short.

Source: South China Morning Post – World ·

Geopolitics

Hong Kong court jails man for 14 years over ‘evil’ bomb plot

A Hong Kong court has jailed a man for 14 years for his role in an “evil” bomb plot against the authorities during and after the 2019 anti-government protests. The High Court on T…

Source: Times of India – World ·

Geopolitics

Sooryavanshi row: BCCI secretary breaks silence on Sri Lanka incident

BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia clarified the board's stance on the on-field altercation involving Vaibhav Sooryavanshi and Vishen Halambage. Saikia emphasised that disciplinary act…

Source: NBC News – World ·

General

The ‘King of the North’ wants to lead Britain. First he must beat the far-right in a special election.

Andy Burnham wants to challenge Prime Minister Keir Starmer. First he must beat the far-right in a vote Thursday.

Source: Inc. ·

Entrepreneurship

The $1.2 Trillion Bitcoin Crash Is Really About 1 Dangerous Assumption

Every leader betting on AI, or any other transformative technology, faces the same test bitcoin is facing now.

Source: Times of India – World ·

Geopolitics

'Jumped to save mother': Indian teen dies in New York after falling from horse carriage

A tragic accident in New York's Central Park claimed the life of 18-year-old Indian student Romanch Mahajan. While on a horse-drawn carriage ride, the vehicle bolted, and Romanch …

Source: The New York Times – World ·

Geopolitics

Taiwan’s President Says He Trusts Trump to Approve Arms Sales

President Lai Ching-te made the hopeful remarks after Mr. Trump suggested that he could use a proposed $14 billion arms package for Taiwan as leverage with Beijing.

Source: Al Jazeera – News ·

Geopolitics

Is the G7 hearing the Global South?

The G7, BRICS and emerging powers are competing for influence in a changing global order.

Source: Al Jazeera – News ·

Geopolitics

Ukraine hits Moscow refinery as Zelenskyy seeks Trump support to end war

Russia's Defence Ministry says air defences shot down 555 Ukrainian drones over several regions overnight.

Source: South China Morning Post – World ·

Geopolitics

As ByteDance spends billions on AI, which Chinese chip start-ups stand to gain?

As Chinese technology giant ByteDance accelerates its shift towards domestic chips for artificial intelligence workloads, a few smaller domestic suppliers stand to benefit – if th…

Source: Al Jazeera – News ·

Geopolitics

World Cup predictions: Mexico vs South Korea, Canada vs Qatar and more

World Cup Day 8 featuring Mexico vs South Korea, Canada vs Qatar and the latest tournament talking points.

Source: Times of India – World ·

Geopolitics

Govt considers durability certificates for buildings after unsafe construction concerns

The Centre is considering a 'durability certificate' for buildings due to rising concerns over unsafe construction, following court-ordered demolitions of unfit structures. This i…

Source: Times of India – World ·

Geopolitics

‘Batwara 1947’ teaser out: Sunny Deol revisits the pain of partition

The teaser of ‘Batwara 1947’ has finally been unveiled, offering a glimpse into the emotional turmoil of India’s Partition. Led by Sunny Deol, the film explores courage and humani…

Source: Inc. ·

Entrepreneurship

After 11 Dominant Years, Chick-fil-A Just Lost by 1 Point. Here’s the Strategy That Finally Beat It

It’s especially to learn from Chick-fil-A.

Source: The Washington Post – World ·

Geopolitics

The local election that could topple Britain’s prime minister

The outcome of a special election in the small working-class district of Makerfield could upend Labour Party leadership and U.K. politics.

Source: South China Morning Post – World ·

Geopolitics

Transcript of SCMP Plus’ chat with political scientist John Mearsheimer

Following is an edited transcript of a conversation between John Mearsheimer, R. Wendell Harrison Distinguished Service Professor of Political Science at the University of Chicago…

Source: Times of India – World ·

Geopolitics

Captain Shubman Gill joins Kohli, Tendulkar in elite club after 154 vs Afghanistan

Shubman Gill's stellar 154 against Afghanistan in Lucknow secured a commanding 170-run victory for India, clinching the ODI series. This remarkable innings marked Gill as the seve…

Source: Times of India – World ·

Geopolitics

Iran's missile war and the growing case for India's Rocket Force

India is considering a dedicated Rocket Force, inspired by Iran and Pakistan's missile use. This force would enhance conventional deterrence and deep-strike capabilities. Key syst…

Source: Al Jazeera – News ·

Geopolitics

Iran war day 111: Tehran warns US as 14-point plan takes effect

Iran and the US say a deal to end the conflict is in force, but questions remain over its implementation.

Source: South China Morning Post – World ·

Geopolitics

Malaysia deports 2 suspected Indian separatists over rail explosion in Punjab

Malaysian police have deported two Indian nationals wanted in connection with an explosion on a railway line in Punjab, in a case Indian media have linked to an alleged militant p…

Source: Times of India – World ·

Geopolitics

'Won't be nuked, think of it, Bibi': Trump reveals how he convinced Netanyahu for Iran deal

US President Donald Trump declared a new peace deal with Tehran safeguards Israel from a nuclear threat, a claim made at the G7 summit. He asserted the agreement addresses Israel'…

Disclaimer on Content Usage

At Shalyam, our Current Affairs section curates headlines and brief excerpts from publicly available RSS feeds of reputed publications. Each item links back to the original source for full reading, ensuring that the rights of the respective publishers are respected under the Indian Copyright Act, 1957. We do not reproduce full articles; instead, we provide short snippets for reference along with our own commentary, insights, and fact-based analysis to support students, educators, and researchers in understanding the broader context. This approach combines trusted news reporting with Shalyam’s educational perspective, making the content both informative and value-added. All copyrights remain with the original publishers, and proper attribution is maintained for every article displayed.

FAQ

Current affairs on Shalyam

A curated feed of educational and general news with summaries and links to trusted sources, sorted by publication date.

RSS feeds are fetched regularly and AI summaries may be generated for selected articles when enabled.

Yes. Use category, region, and tag filters on the current affairs page.

... ...

Get Exclusive Insights

with Every Issue

JoinShalyamNewsletter

Stay ahead in education, research, and innovation—straight to your inbox.