Current Affairs
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Source: Times of India – World ·
GeopoliticsNEET UG re exam 2026: NTA opens scribe details portal for PwD/PwBD candidates
The National Testing Agency has opened the Scribe Details Portal for eligible PwD/PwBD candidates appearing in the NEET UG 2026 re-examination. The portal is active from June 9 to…
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
Geopolitics5 Mpox cases linked to Hong Kong ‘premier’ gay sauna, contact tracing under way
Hong Kong health authorities have identified at least five Mpox cases linked to a club offering “premier” gay sauna services in Mong Kok, with the venue temporarily closed amid on…
Source: Al Jazeera – News ·
GeopoliticsProtesters torch cars, buildings in Belfast after knife attack
Unrest comes after a Sudanese man was arrested over a stabbing attack in north Belfast, UK.
Source: The Hindu – World ·
GeopoliticsWest Asia war LIVE: U.S. military says 'completed' strikes against Iran; 'will leave no attack or threat unanswered', says Iran
The U.S. military said on Tuesday (June 9, 2026) it has begun strikes against Iran following the crash of a U.S. Army Apache helicopter off the coast of Oman that U.S. President D…
Source: Al Jazeera – News ·
GeopoliticsBelfast plunged into chaos as vehicles set ablaze following stabbing attack
Al Jazeera's Milena Veselinovic reports from Belfast, where protests have escalated into violent riots.
Source: The Hindu – World ·
GeopoliticsOil rises nearly 1% as U.S. launches new strikes against Iran, supply tightens
The U.S. military’s strikes on Iranian targets followed after President Donald Trump vowed on Tuesday (june 9, 2026) to respond to the downing of a U.S. Apache attack helicopter …
Source: Times of India – World ·
GeopoliticsHitting 193 km/h at 44, Serena Williams' tennis return steals the show - Watch
After nearly four years away, Serena Williams made a winning return to professional tennis at Queen's Club, partnering Victoria Mboko in doubles. The 44-year-old fired serves up t…
Source: The Guardian – World ·
GeopoliticsRepublican Steve Hilton advances in tight California governor’s race
Former UK political operative endorsed by Trump will face off against Democrat Xavier Becerra in November electionRepublican Steve Hilton, the former UK political operative turned…
Source: The New York Times – World ·
GeopoliticsTrump’s Sharp Turn on China: Embracing It as a Peer Power
President Trump’s warming with Xi Jinping of China, a leader he admires, has ignited anxieties in Washington and across Asia.
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsIndia’s military revamp to counter China, Pakistan gathers pace
India is moving closer to undertaking its biggest military revamp since independence, with the army, navy and air force placed under commanders overseeing specific theatres of con…
Source: Your Story ·
StartupsZepto’s IPO ambition; Singappen Special Force
Zepto has filed its updated DRHP with plans to raise Rs 8,010 crore through fresh issue of shares and an OFS for 11.35 crore shares from existing investors. In other news, Tamil N…
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsChinese pharmaceutical firms’ cost advantages trump Pentagon blacklist: analysts
The Pentagon added Chinese pharmaceutical contractor WuXi AppTec to a list of entities it alleges are linked to the country’s military, but the blacklisting will not stop multinat…
Source: The Hindu – World ·
GeopoliticsFormer Taliban commander gets 42 years in prison in killings of U.S. soldiers, journalists’ kidnappings
In April 2025, Najibullah pleaded guilty to providing material support for acts of terrorism and conspiring to take hostages
Source: Al Jazeera – News ·
GeopoliticsSouth Korea’s booming stock market mints generation of novice investors
South Korean stocks are soaring, drawing first-time investors in a nation where property has long reigned supreme.
Source: The Hindu – World ·
GeopoliticsProtesters torch vehicles, block roads over Belfast stabbing
Northern Irish police and British authorities issued repeated calls for calm earlier on Tuesday (June 9) following the attack captured in a gruesome video that shocked the country.
Source: The Guardian – World ·
GeopoliticsWho is Steve Hilton, the Briton who could become California’s next governor?
Hilton has worn many hats since he arrived in the US 14 years ago, and now faces steep odds of defeating Democratic Xavier Becerra in NovemberAfter years of working in the backgro…
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsCheng Li-wun talks Trump, Taiwan and a future leadership run
Taiwan’s main opposition leader hailed US President Donald Trump’s recent comments opposing the island’s independence as a “relatively positive first step” towards reducing tensio…
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsHong Kong’s first astronaut shows world a different side to the city
Hong Kong’s first astronaut may have travelled into space, but the significance of the moment extends far beyond the mission itself. Lai Ka-ying became our first home-grown astron…
Source: The Guardian – World ·
GeopoliticsGraham Platner shrugs off scandals to win Maine Democratic Senate primary
Platner, whose campaign was hit by series of negative headlines, to face Susan Collins in key midterm contest Graham Platner, a Marine veteran, oyster farmer and progressive activ…
Source: The Hindu – World ·
GeopoliticsIran says ’will leave no attack or threat unanswered’, as U.S. carries out strikes following crash of Army helicopter
The U.S. Army Apache helicopter that crashed off the coast of Oman went down after colliding with an Iranian drone, according a U.S. official, who spoke on condition of anonymity …
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsThailand’s Thaksin officially free but faces new multimillion tax battle
Thailand’s former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra is officially a free man, less than a week after receiving a royal pardon, according to the Department of Corrections. Thaksin,…
Source: Times of India – World ·
GeopoliticsPoK ‘abuses’: India seeks accountability, slams fake news; urges global action
Here are four clear bullet points summarizing the article: • The Indian government has condemned Pakistan's "fake news" blaming India for violent protests in Pakistan-occupied Ka…
Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) – World ·
GeopoliticsUS strikes Iran in response to helicopter shootdown
The US military announced fresh "self-defense" attacks on Iran after the downing of an Apache helicopter over the Strait of Hormuz. DW has more.
Source: Times of India – World ·
Geopolitics£25 rum and cokes and 'tipsy' England captain: New details emerge on Stokes' nightclub incident
England cricket captain Ben Stokes and teammate Gus Atkinson were involved in a nightclub altercation in Chelsea after drinking with England rugby players, including Maro Itoje. A…
Source: Times of India – World ·
GeopoliticsRevanth gets a rap from Congress for ‘Hitler inspiration’ remark
Here are four clear bullet points summarizing the news article: • The Indian Congress party reprimanded Telangana CM Revanth Reddy for a "Hitler inspiration" remark. • The party …
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsSingapore’s ban on anti-Indian posts exposes threat of race ‘weaponisation’
Singapore’s move to ban anti-Indian social media posts reportedly from a China-based platform highlights how foreign actors are preying on racial lines in the city state. Analysts…
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsGold smugglers ‘make a killing’ in India as grey market outshines hefty tariffs
India’s sharp increase in gold import tariffs is fuelling a resurgence in smuggling that could exceed 100 tonnes this year, as soaring grey market margins allow smugglers to unde…
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsWhy the new party academy role held by Xi Jinping’s chief of staff is important in China
Last week, Chinese President Xi Jinping’s chief of staff Cai Qi, the fifth most senior official in the ruling Communist Party, was chosen to lead the Central Party School, Beijing…
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsChinese man rescued after 7-day sea ordeal; endures hallucinations, eats raw crabs to survive
A Chinese man who was left floating in the sea for seven days has miraculously survived by eating raw crabs. The man, surnamed Qin, was rescued by two fishermen from Chengmai coun…
Source: Times of India – World ·
GeopoliticsSuryakumar Yadav: The 'disruptor' who led India's T20 revolution
India still had one foot in an older version of T20 cricket when Surya came into the side. Now when he has been left out of the squad, India have become a team filled with T20 spe…
Source: Times of India – World ·
GeopoliticsBJP’s ‘Nabin’ team to take charge of party organisation soon
Here are four clear bullet points summarizing the article: • An overhaul of BJP's organisational teams is planned, affecting the parliamentary board and other top bodies. • Party…
Source: NBC News – World ·
GeneralProtesters set fire to bus as unrest continues after knife attack
Hundreds of protesters took to the streets of Belfast, some setting vehicles on fire, after police charged a Sudanese man in a knife attack that seriously injured one person.
Source: The Guardian – World ·
GeopoliticsKarmelo Anthony found guilty of murder and sentenced to 35 years
Texas trial, which lasted a week, drew national attention due to race, as Anthony is Black and Austin Metcalf was whiteFollowing a trial that lasted just one week from jury select…
Source: The Guardian – World ·
GeopoliticsAnti-immigration protesters in Belfast set bins and vehicles on fire amid unrest over knife attack – live
Crowds gather at sites across Belfast after Sudanese man charged with attempted murderFull report: Man seriously injured in Belfast stabbing Starmer describes as ‘sickening’Badeno…
Source: The Hindu – World ·
GeopoliticsU.S. House passes $70 billion Bill to fund immigration enforcement for 3 years
The funding comes on top of the nearly $140 billion that the Republican-controlled Congress gave ICE and Customs and Border Protection last year as part of Mr. Trump's tax and spe…
Source: BBC News – World ·
GeopoliticsUS strikes Iran in response to downing of helicopter, military says
President Donald Trump earlier accused Iran of shooting down the US helicopter over the Strait of Hormuz and vowed to respond.
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
Geopolitics‘I kept crying’: Hong Kong grads struggle to find jobs as AI takes over
Hong Kong graduate Ivan Cheung has filed more than 200 job applications since March, and he is hoping that out of the dozen or so companies that have asked him to interview or tak…
Source: Times of India – World ·
GeopoliticsPM Modi, in call with Amir, slams attack on Kuwait
Here are four clear bullet points summarizing the news article: • Prime Minister Narendra Modi expresses deep concern over escalating tensions. • He strongly condemns attacks on …
Source: The Guardian – World ·
GeopoliticsPrisoners in Western Australia are living in ‘cruel, inhuman or degrading’ conditions, report warns
Inspector of custodial services says inmates are sleeping on the floor and denied basic entitlements due to ‘a systemic failure across multiple prisons’Follow our Australia news l…
Source: TechCrunch ·
Tech & StartupsGoogle just fired a warning shot in the AI subscription price wars
Google just made it significantly cheaper to enjoy its budget AI subscription tier.
Source: Al Jazeera – News ·
GeopoliticsBrazil intercepts 108 Cuban immigrants amid growing asylum applications
Last year, for the first time in a decade, Cuban asylum applications exceeded Venezuelan ones in sign of growing strain.
Source: Times of India – World ·
GeopoliticsTrinamool dares rebels to quit party and join BJP
Here are four clear bullet points summarizing the news article: • TMC fields Kalyan Banerjee and Kirti Azad to counter dissent among MPs in Delhi. • The move aims to question the…
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsProtesters torch buildings and vehicles, block roads over Belfast stabbing
Anti-immigration protesters torched buildings and vehicles in Belfast on Tuesday evening and blocked roads, a day after a stabbing allegedly by a Sudanese refugee, captured in a g…
Source: Times of India – World ·
GeopoliticsCongress fumes as Natarajan’s Rajya Sabha nomination nixed, BJP close to winning all 3 in MP
Here are four clear bullet points summarizing the news article: • Congress candidate Meenakshi Natarajan's nomination for the Rajya Sabha polls in Madhya Pradesh was rejected. • …
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsUS fintech firm iCapital doubles prime office space in Hong Kong amid wealth boom
Fintech company iCapital has more than doubled its office footprint in Hong Kong, leasing a 9,000 sq ft space in One International Finance Centre in the city’s Central business di…
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