Current Affairs
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Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsWhy driving instructor licences are becoming a hot ticket item for Hongkongers
With more than 20 years of experience as a light goods van driver, Hongkonger Fung Fu only started considering switching to becoming a private driving instructor when he noticed t…
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsCan lah: how Singlish is finding its voice in Singapore’s language story
When Natasha Ann Lum was growing up, there was no place for Singlish – an English-based creole language in Singapore – at home. Her father was adamant that Lum and her brother not…
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsChinese team builds first commercial ‘3-lane highway’ in optical fibre to boost capacity
China activated the world’s first three-band optical fibre communication system early this month, technology that its developers say could expand the carrying capacity of future A…
Source: The Guardian – World ·
GeopoliticsTrees may store less planet-heating carbon than hoped, study suggests
Photosynthesis does not always result in wood growth, a key factor in carbon dioxide sequestrationTrees may not be able to store as much planet-heating carbon as hoped, a study su…
Source: The Guardian – World ·
GeopoliticsDutch far-right party pays damages to court artist after changing image with AI
Geert Wilders’ PVV altered sketch of jailed Syrian brothers to make them look more menacingA Dutch court artist has received damages after an MP for the far-right Party for Freedo…
Source: Times of India – World ·
GeopoliticsCan you negotiate with builders? What buyers should know
Here are four clear bullet points summarizing the article: • The TOI Real Estate Desk provides news and insights on the Indian property landscape. • The team focuses on trends, p…
Source: Times of India – World ·
Geopolitics1,569 days and counting: Russia-Ukraine war now longer than World War I
The Russia-Ukraine war has surpassed World War I in duration, now exceeding 1,569 days. What began as a swift Russian operation has become Europe's longest and bloodiest conflict …
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsPhilippines’ Duterte to undergo another health check to determine fitness for ICC trial
The International Criminal Court ordered a medical assessment of former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte to determine whether he is fit to stand trial, with proceedings set to…
Source: BBC News – World ·
GeopoliticsWarner Bros $111bn sale to Paramount approved by US justice department
The approval marks a key development in the merger that will reshape media, allowing the continue of the takeover of the Hollywood studio, which owns CNN and HBO.
Source: Times of India – World ·
GeopoliticsED breaks locks to enter Abhishek Banerjee's residence during overnight raid
A joint police team, including central forces, conducted an overnight search at Trinamool leader Abhishek Banerjee's Kolkata residence. The operation, linked to a Paschim Medinipu…
Source: Al Jazeera – News ·
GeopoliticsUSA hit Paraguay for four in dream start to their World Cup campaign
USA beat Paraguay 4-1 in Los Angeles as each of the three World Cup cohosts have now staged a game in 2026 edition.
Source: Your Story ·
StartupsHow are Indians investing? Angel One CEO on SIPs, ETFs, AI and wealth creation
In this episode of the Prime Venture Partners Podcast, Amit Somani speaks with Ambarish Kenghe (AK), CEO of Angel One. Having held leadership roles at Myntra, Google Pay, and now …
Source: Times of India – World ·
GeopoliticsFrom Lebanon ceasefire to nuclear talks - what Iran proposed in 'Islamabad Agreement'
Iran has outlined conditions for a potential US agreement, prioritizing sanctions relief and maritime access over immediate nuclear program discussions. Tehran insists on lifting …
Source: Al Jazeera – News ·
GeopoliticsWorld Cup kicks off in US as Katy Perry, Future headline opening ceremony
Tom Cruise, David Beckham, Halle Berry among celebrities in attendance at Hollywood-style opening ceremony.
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsG7 summit offers Trump, Modi chance to reset ties after US strikes kill Indian sailors
A possible meeting next week between Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump offers a chance to reset ties following a year of strained relations over ta…
Source: Times of India – World ·
Geopolitics'I am greater than death': How Jaspal Rana gave life to Tagore's 'Mrityunjay'
More than a decorated shooter and coach, Jaspal Rana's enduring legacy lay in his generosity and unwavering commitment to nurturing Indian shooting. Through anecdotes from those c…
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsHong Kong faces another wet weekend as heavy rain and thunderstorms hit the city
Hong Kong has been hit by more heavy showers and thunderstorms as a trough of low pressure moved over the Pearl River Estuary. The downpours prompted the Hong Kong Observatory to …
Source: TechCrunch ·
Tech & StartupsAnthropic’s safety warnings may have just backfired — the government has pulled the plug on its most powerful AI
Anthropic isn't hiding its frustration. "We disagree that the finding of a narrow potential jailbreak should be cause for recalling a commercial model deployed to hundreds of mill…
Source: Wired ·
Tech & StartupsAnthropic Says It’s Taking Claude Fable 5 Offline to Comply With US Government Order
“The government believes it has become aware of a method of bypassing, or ‘jailbreaking’ Fable 5,” the company said in a blog post.
Source: Times of India – World ·
GeopoliticsJeff Bezos says his new startup doesn’t have any corporate ties with Amazon or Blue Origin
Jeff Bezos' AI startup, Prometheus, has secured a massive $12 billion in funding, valuing the company at $41 billion. This significant investment aims to revolutionize physical go…
Source: Times of India – World ·
GeopoliticsSpaceX IPO makes Musk world’s first trillionaire; he promises ‘we are taking you to Moon’
SpaceX's public debut has propelled its valuation over $2 trillion, making Elon Musk the world's first trillionaire. Musk declared the IPO a launchpad for a grander vision: making…
Source: Your Story ·
StartupsCookies as hero product for dessert: the story of FES Cafe
Cookies as hero product for dessert: the story of FES Cafe.
Source: The Hindu – World ·
GeopoliticsA deal with U.S. ‘has never been closer’, says Iran
Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi’s comments came after Iran’s Mehr news agency, citing a source close to the country’s negotiating team, claimed that the deal would see “the releas…
Source: The Guardian – World ·
GeopoliticsWoman in critical condition after shark attack at Coogee beach
A woman in her 30s has been transported to hospital with arm and leg injuries after the attack at the popular Sydney beachGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podca…
Source: The Guardian – World ·
GeopoliticsCrowd gathers at Kennedy Center after court denies Trump’s emergency appeal to keep his name on building – as it happened
This live blog is now closed.Court denies emergency appeal to retain Trump’s name on Kennedy CenterSign up for the Breaking News US emailDonald Trump and his allies have discussed…
Source: Times of India – World ·
GeopoliticsIndian-origin man sentenced to 34-years for kidnaping, raping woman
An Indian-origin man, Gagandeep Singh, has been sentenced to 34 years in prison in the UK for kidnapping, torturing, and raping a woman. The 34-year-old was convicted of multiple …
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsOut of the shadows: Huawei’s ‘chip queen’ steps back into the spotlight with scaling law
After seven years working in the shadows, He Tingbo stepped back into the limelight last month. The head of Huawei Technologies’ secretive semiconductor business – widely dubbed t…
Source: Your Story ·
StartupsA hackathon to empower girl innovators; Rohit Sharma’s investment in FITTR
WitchHunt is a large-scale AI hackathon organised by HopeWorks Foundation in partnership with AI4India and the Karnataka Digital Economy Mission. In other news, cricketer Rohit Sh…
Source: NBC News – World ·
GeneralTrump says alleged leader of Tren de Aragua gang killed in U.S. strike
The president said the military strike that killed Hector Rusthenford Guerrero Flores, who’s known as Niño Guerrero, was carried out in coordination with Venezuela.
Source: The Guardian – World ·
GeopoliticsTrump says leader of Venezuelan Tren de Aragua gang killed in US strike
President says Hector Rusthenford Guerrero Flores killed in ‘swift and lethal’ military strike with help from VenezuelaThe US military has killed a leader in the Venezuelan street…
Source: The Hindu – World ·
GeopoliticsWest Asia war LIVE: U.S. forces shoot down Iranian attack drones, source says
Meanwhile, in Lebanon, Hezbollah said its fighters confronted Israeli forces advancing towards a southern Lebanese town, as Israel pressed on with its strikes
Source: The Hindu – World ·
GeopoliticsJudge keeps order in place to remove Trump's name from Kennedy Centre
U.S. District Judge Christopher Cooper said he would not lift the order while a federal appeals court considers his ruling that only Congress could rename the venue memorializing…
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsTrump says ‘swift and lethal’ US strike kills leader of Venezuelan prison gang
President Donald Trump said late on Friday that a “swift and lethal kinetic” US strike has killed Tren de Aragua gang leader Hector Rusthenford Guerrero Flores. “At my direction, …
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsWhy Japan’s Russia outreach could fuel G7 concern over unity: ‘bad signal’
As Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi heads to the G7 meeting in France next week, she is expected to hear rumblings of discontent over Tokyo’s apparent diplomatic outreach to…
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsWhen a Chinese auntie met the right uncle
Let me pick up where I left off in a previous column. On sabbatical in China, I was reeling from being pored over by parents at the Shanghai marriage market, and judged to be too …
Source: The New York Times – World ·
GeopoliticsScientists Race to Test Treatments as Ebola Outbreak Widens
Trials are beginning on several drugs that have shown promise in preliminary studies against the virus that is causing the current outbreak.
Source: Times of India – World ·
GeopoliticsIND vs AFG ODIs: Spotlight on Rohit Sharma as World Cup auditions begin for 2027
Rohit Sharma faces an audition for his ODI future, needing to prove his fitness and form ahead of the next World Cup. Captain Shubman Gill grapples with selection decisions, poten…
Source: BBC News – World ·
GeopoliticsDavid Hockney depicted a 'peaceful, gay paradise' when homosexuality was a crime
The painter broke social taboos by celebrating same-sex relationships in his art.
Source: BBC News – World ·
GeopoliticsNiagara Falls: Is there a better spot to watch a World Cup game?
Football fans gathered at a FIFA World Cup watch party at Niagara Falls for the Canadian and USA teams' opening matches.
Source: The Guardian – World ·
GeopoliticsJudge orders restoration of national park plaques removed under Trump directive
Officials given 21 days to comply with order after Angel Kelley condemns administration for ‘telling half-truths’A US district court judge has ordered the Trump administration to …
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsCan 150kg drones carry cement and bricks? Hong Kong is putting them to the test
Hong Kong’s Development Bureau will test whether heavy-duty drones, weighing nearly 150kg (330.6lbs) each, can carry essential items across up to six sites over the next 12 months…
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsChinese woman reunites with family 22 years after running away over broken shower gel bottle
A woman in eastern China has been reunited with her birth family 22 years after running away as a child, fearing punishment for breaking a bottle of shower gel. Liu Xiuhong, from …
Source: BBC News – World ·
GeopoliticsWatch: Why is Trump not at the World Cup?
All three leaders of the North America host nations have missed the tournament opening matches.
Source: The Guardian – World ·
GeopoliticsUS justice department approves $111bn merger of Paramount and Warner Bros Discovery
Deal still under UK scrutiny with new investigation, and could face lawsuit from state attorneys generalDonald Trump’s Department of Justice has decided to approve the $111bn merg…
Source: BBC News – World ·
GeopoliticsDeal to end fighting would lead to Hormuz reopening, Iran says
The deal which will pave the way for hostilities to end is close to being finalised, the US, Iran and mediators Pakistan say.
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