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Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsJapan’s looming typhoon crisis threatens disaster defences and tourism
Japan could be heading into one of the worst typhoon seasons in its history, raising fears that stronger, more frequent storms will challenge not only the country’s disaster defen…
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsChina to bust Yangtze River chokepoint with US$11 billion ‘water staircase’ project
Eyeing massive new shipping facilities near the Three Gorges dam, China has formally begun construction on an ambitious project to enable the passage of larger vessels and streaml…
Source: Al Jazeera – News ·
GeopoliticsIran war live: Tehran targets US forces in Bahrain, Jordan after south hit
Lebanon's Health Ministry says the death toll from Israeli attacks on the country since March 2 has reached 3,666.
Source: Times of India – World ·
GeopoliticsPM prioritised publicity over performance: Congress report card
Here are 4 clear bullet points summarizing the article: • The Indian Congress party released a "12-year accountability report" criticizing the Modi government's major failures. •…
Source: Al Jazeera – News ·
GeopoliticsUS military launches ‘self-defence strikes’ targeting Iran
US Central Command (CENTCOM) says its forces began launching ‘self-defence’ strikes against Iran.
Source: Al Jazeera – News ·
GeopoliticsAfghan authorities open fire on protesters over women’s dress code
Authorities suppressed a protest in western Afghanistan over the detention of women for dress code violations.
Source: NBC News – World ·
GeneralPope Leo to visit La Sagrada Familia in Barcelona on 100th anniversary of Gaudí's death
Pope Leo XIV is visiting Spain, where he met with superstar Bad Bunny and will hold Mass at Barcelona’s La Sagrada Familia. NBC News' Raf Sanchez reports.
Source: Times of India – World ·
Geopolitics12 years in PMO: NDA to celebrate PM Modi overtaking Nehru
Here are four clear bullet points summarizing the article: • The NDA government under Prime Minister Narendra Modi has completed 12 years in power. • PM Modi has now held office …
Source: Times of India – World ·
GeopoliticsSteelers linebacker draws trade interest from Eagles, Bills, 49ers, and Commanders.
Trade rumors around Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Alex Highsmith are gaining momentum after Nick Herbig’s reported four-year, $100 million extension raised questions about the te…
Source: Times of India – World ·
GeopoliticsWatch: Ball boy touches Gill's feet after India captain's ton vs Afghanistan
India captain Shubman Gill's heartwarming gesture towards a young ball boy after scoring a century went viral following India's dominant innings and 300-run victory over Afghanist…
Source: Times of India – World ·
GeopoliticsWhy Pakistan's iconic Gaddafi Stadium has been penalised by the ICC
Lahore's Gaddafi Stadium has been handed one demerit point by the ICC for an "unsatisfactory" pitch during the Pakistan-Australia ODI, deemed too slow and spin-friendly. Similarly…
Source: Times of India – World ·
GeopoliticsCollective thinking, resolve and dream: 12 years of PM Modi government
Here are four clear bullet points summarizing the news article: • The Indian government, led by PM Narendra Modi, has completed 12 years in office. • The administration's focus h…
Source: Times of India – World ·
GeopoliticsAir fares may go up as oil marketing companies hike ATF prices by 10%
Here are four clear bullet points summarizing the article: • Atul Mathur is a senior journalist at The Times of India with 27 years of experience, reporting on governance, public…
Source: The New York Times – World ·
GeopoliticsMan Arrested in ‘Brutal’ Stabbing in Belfast, Police Say
The suspect, who the police said is 30 and Sudanese, was charged with having attacked another man in an assault in Belfast that was recorded and spread quickly online.
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsUS trade court to Trump administration: speed up tariff refunds
The US Court of International Trade is pressing the Trump administration to speed up tariff refunds of billions of dollars to thousands of importers, following a partial roll-out …
Source: Times of India – World ·
GeopoliticsCJI meets high commissioner in UK, seeks cover for ex-judge, kin
Raises issue with CJ of Bombay HC ss ‘threat originated in India’
Source: TechCrunch ·
Tech & StartupsHow Justin Ernest invested nearly $500M into hot startups without a traditional VC fund
Instead of spending a year raising a formal venture fund, the Sabertooth VC founder used a captive network of LPs to invest in startups like Anthropic, Anduril, and SpaceX.
Source: Times of India – World ·
GeopoliticsGovernment kicks off bourse-based coal trading; rules notified
Here are four clear bullet points summarizing the article: • Atul Mathur is a senior journalist with 27 years of experience in reporting governance, public policy, and politics f…
Source: Al Jazeera – News ·
GeopoliticsUS judge halts execution by nitrogen gas, ruling it unconstitutional
Judge Emily Marks had previously allowed the execution to proceed, arguing that no execution is entirely without pain.
Source: NBC News – World ·
GeneralU.S. launches ‘self-defense strikes’ against Iran after downing of helicopter
Centcom said it carried out a ‘proportional response to unjustified Iranian aggression’ after President Trump said the Iranian regime shot down a U.S. Apache helicopter. Two crew …
Source: The New York Times – World ·
GeopoliticsMany Feared Trapped Under Earthquake Rubble in Philippines
Families hope to recover their loved ones after the most powerful earthquake in 50 years to hit the Philippines.
Source: The Guardian – World ·
GeopoliticsLammy’s cuts to jury trials could have ‘far-reaching’ effect on race relations, say MPs
Justice secretary’s plans likely to increase black people’s suspicion of court system, committee suggestsDavid Lammy’s planned changes to the criminal courts in England and Wales …
Source: The Guardian – World ·
GeopoliticsStaff at immigration detention centre wore England flags, report finds
Chair of prisons and detention watchdog concerned about intimidating effect as wide-ranging and damning review publishedGrim reality of prison conditions laid bare in damning repo…
Source: The Guardian – World ·
GeopoliticsGrim reality of prison conditions laid bare in damning report
Inmates in England and Wales live among vermin while gangs control entire wings, monitors warn, with failures ‘at risk of becoming normalised’Staff at immigration detention centre…
Source: The Guardian – World ·
GeopoliticsCattle in England to get tuberculosis vaccine from 2030 as badger cull to end
Targeted vaccination and improved testing planned as part of drive to eradicate disease by 2038Cattle will be vaccinated against tuberculosis from 2030 as a “gamechanging” part of…
Source: The New York Times – World ·
GeopoliticsWhat to Know About the Sea Drone That Rescued Downed Apache Crew
It was the first U.S. rescue carried out by an autonomous surface vessel and remotely piloted by a human operator, according to a military spokesperson.
Source: The New York Times – World ·
GeopoliticsAir Canada Pilot Accused of Flying for 17 Years Without Proper License
The pilot, who retired last year before the investigation, held some valid flight credentials, officials said, but not the one required to be a captain.
Source: Times of India – World ·
Geopolitics19 kids, 7 pregnant women killed in PoK firings: Intel
Here are four clear bullet points summarizing the article: • Raj Shekhar Jha is a journalist for the Times of India. • He has over 10 years of experience reporting on national se…
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsScientists find woolly mammoth DNA while digging through squirrel faeces
A huge treasure trove of ancient DNA from animals including extinct woolly mammoths has been discovered in frozen squirrel faeces in Canada’s remote Yukon territory, scientists sa…
Source: Times of India – World ·
GeopoliticsUS launches strikes on Iran after helicopter downing near Hormuz; Tehran vows retaliation
Here are four clear bullet points summarizing the article: • TOI World Desk is a team of experienced journalists and writers who provide continuous news coverage. • The team's go…
Source: The Guardian – World ·
GeopoliticsTrump launches strikes against Iran after downing of US army helicopter
US president blames Tehran for loss of Apache gunship, whose crew were rescued by a drone near strait of HormuzMiddle East crisis – live updatesThe US has launched strikes agains…
Source: NBC News – World ·
GeneralViolent anti-immigrant protests flare up across Belfast after knife attack
Hundreds of anti-immigrant protesters took to the streets of Belfast on Tuesday, with some setting vehicles alight, after police charged a Sudanese man over a knife attack that le…
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsUS expects to finish Trump’s Mexico border wall by next year
The US expects to complete President Donald Trump’s long-promised southern border wall by late 2027, Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Commissioner Rodney Scott said Tuesday. Th…
Source: The New York Times – World ·
GeopoliticsU.S. Strikes Iran After Trump Vows to Retaliate for Downed Helicopter
The retaliatory U.S. attacks came on Tuesday as Israeli forces pounded southern Lebanon while targeting Hezbollah.
Source: Times of India – World ·
GeopoliticsTaylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s rumored $20M wedding sparks venue debate.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s rumored Madison Square Garden wedding venue has sparked backlash among insiders, with some claiming the massive arena feels more like a celebrity p…
Source: Al Jazeera – News ·
GeopoliticsMississippi residents sue Musk’s xAI and SpaceX over data centre ‘nuisance’
Three residents filed the case on behalf of a class estimated at more than 10,000 members.
Source: The New York Times – World ·
GeopoliticsSomali Referee Says His World Cup Dream Is Dashed After U.S. Denies Entry
“I had the right papers and everything,” Omar Abdulkadir Artan said in his first interview since he was turned back. He would have been the first Somali to referee a game in the t…
Source: Wired ·
Tech & StartupsGreat White Sharks Have Been in the Mediterranean Sea for Millions of Years—but Sightings Are Incredibly Rare
A recent video of a great white shark in the Mediterranean Sea offers the possibility of deriving valuable information for conservation strategies.
Source: Al Jazeera – News ·
GeopoliticsDeadly protests in Pakistan-administered Kashmir: What’s going on?
At least 11 people were killed on Sunday in clashes between police and protesters in Pakistan-administered Kashmir.
Source: BBC News – World ·
GeopoliticsWorld's largest chipmaker does not rule out price rises as costs increase
In a rare interview, a senior executive at TSMC discusses the AI boom, the geopolitics of chips and what it means for the price of electronics.
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsWhat a US lawyer’s diaries show about prosecuting Japanese atrocities of Nanking massacre
A US prosecutor’s newly revealed diaries from World War II have laid bare the gruelling effort to document Japanese wartime atrocities in China and the unlikely bond forged betwee…
Source: The Hindu – World ·
GeopoliticsIran FM says foreign forces face ‘constant risk’ of being caught in crossfire
“To reduce risk, best solution is for them to leave,” Abbas Araghchi added, after U.S. President Donald Trump vowed a response following accusations that Iran shot down an Apache …
Source: Times of India – World ·
GeopoliticsSupreme Court uses its special powers to quash Pocso conviction
Here are four clear bullet points summarizing the news article: • A Class 12 girl in India fell in love with a young man and wanted to get married. • When he refused, she filed a…
Source: Inc. ·
EntrepreneurshipThis Unlikely Health Snack Is Suddenly On Track to Become a $55 Billion Global Market
A staple of ancient cultures, this fruit is experiencing an unprecedented boom in sales.
Source: Times of India – World ·
Geopolitics'Air India asking kin of crash victims to waive claims before facts known’
Airline refutes charge by former Gujarat CM’s daughter
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