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Source: BBC News – World ·
GeopoliticsTrump booed in New York as he becomes first US president to attend NBA Finals
The catcalls came after ticketholders faced airport-style security to enter the venue at Madison Square Garden.
Source: Inc. ·
EntrepreneurshipElon Musk Built a Supercomputer in 122 Days—While Skirting the Rules Everyone Else Follows
The AI buildout proves America can still move fast. The real question is, who gets the shortcuts?
Source: The Hindu – World ·
GeopoliticsPhilippines takes diplomatic action against China over floating structure in South China Sea
The task force confirmed the presence of a floating structure featuring what appeared to be an antenna in the disputed Scarborough Shoal in South China Sea
Source: The Hindu – World ·
GeopoliticsDressing up massacre as military operation does not absolve perpetrator: India on Pakistan at UNSC
Strongly condemning the airstrikes on Afghan territory, India said these are flagrant violations of international law, the UN Charter and the principle of state sovereignty
Source: The New York Times – World ·
GeopoliticsWhy a U.K. By-Election in Makerfield Could Topple Prime Minister Keir Starmer
Andy Burnham, the mayor of Greater Manchester, is running for a seat in Parliament. It’s a vital step in a campaign to oust his party colleague Prime Minister Keir Starmer.
Source: BBC News – World ·
GeopoliticsHundreds of aftershocks jolt Philippines as officials say death toll could rise
Dozens of people are dead and hundreds more injured following an earthquake in the country's south.
Source: BBC News – World ·
GeopoliticsICC suspends top prosecutor after investigating misconduct allegations
Karim Khan denies all allegations of sexual misconduct and his lawyers say he rejects the decision in the strongest terms.
Source: The Hindu – World ·
GeopoliticsUK government warns big tech over nude images sent by children
"This is not an impossible challenge," UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer told delegates at the London Tech Week conference
Source: The Guardian – World ·
GeopoliticsIsrael puts Palestinian doctor in solitary confinement after 17 months held without charge
Dr Hussam Abu Safiya now in cell barely big enough to sit in, says son, after UN experts demanded his release in MarchThe son of a prominent Palestinian doctor who was detained by…
Source: The Hindu – World ·
GeopoliticsIndian diaspora groups welcome court ruling striking down $100,000 H-1B visa fee
A federal judge on Monday (June 8, 2026) struck down the $100,000 fee imposed by U.S. President Donald Trump for H-1B applications
Source: BBC News – World ·
GeopoliticsXi Jinping and Kim Jong Un vow stronger ties as North Korea visit wraps up
Xi has wrapped up a two-day visit to Pyongyang, his first official trip to North Korea since 2019.
Source: The Hindu – World ·
GeopoliticsPolitical reality of Afghanistan has changed, UN sanctions regime must take this into account: India at UN
India’s UN Ambassador added that the history of close cooperation between India and Afghanistan continues to guide their modern-day relationship.
Source: The Hindu – World ·
GeopoliticsFive-day BRICS meeting begins in Indore to discuss global issues in agriculture sector
As part of this conference, the Agriculture Working Group will hold deliberations till June 11 with officials from member countries
Source: Your Story ·
StartupsQuick commerce startup BazaarNow raises Rs 72 Cr led by Peak XV Partners
Focused on quick commerce delivery in Tier II and beyond locations BazaarNow will use this funding for largely expansion related activity.
Source: Your Story ·
StartupsZepto files updated IPO papers, plans to raise Rs 8,010 Cr through fresh issue
The quick-commerce unicorn plans to use the proceeds of the proposed IPO towards expanding its dark stores network, technology, marketing, and acquisitions.
Source: The Hindu – World ·
GeopoliticsTrump looms large over Brazil's presidential election
‘It can be expected that Brazil will also be the target of a U.S. attempt to influence the elections,’ given Mr. Trump’s past ‘partisan interventionism’, according to Oliver Stuen…
Source: NBC News – World ·
GeneralTrump says Iran shot down U.S. helicopter near Strait of Hormuz, vows response
The crew members were rescued within hours and are receiving medical care, according to officials.
Source: The Hindu – World ·
GeopoliticsIran, Israel say hostilities on hold after first attacks since truce
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced that the “fire on that front is contained” hours after Tehran said it had stopped its military action
Source: The Hindu – World ·
GeopoliticsFIFA World Cup 2026: Mexico promises peaceful tournament opening despite protests
A teachers’ union has threatened demonstrations at Thursday’s (June 11, 2026) opening game between Mexico and South Africa in the capital if the government doesn’t respond to dema…
Source: The Hindu – World ·
GeopoliticsPersisting brinkmanship, fragile ceasefires
Here are four clear bullet points summarizing the article: • Israel and Lebanon agreed to implement a ceasefire contingent on Iran-backed Hezbollah's complete cessation of fire, …
Source: Times of India – World ·
GeopoliticsMore than butter chicken: Why India can't stop craving Punjabi food
Punjabi cuisine, a cornerstone of Indian comfort food, has endured global culinary shifts by embodying emotion, hospitality, and home. From ancient roots to post-Partition dhabas …
Source: The Hindu – World ·
GeopoliticsU.S. lawmakers welcome court order scrapping $100,000 H-1B visa fee
Republican lawmakers focused on H-1B visas for healthcare workers and teachers who are in short supply particularly in rural areas, rather than on the IT sector, which benefits fr…
Source: The Guardian – World ·
GeopoliticsAustralia news live: cost-of-living pressures ‘back with a vengeance’; ASX slumps amid tech selloff
Analysis finds Australians have lower life satisfaction now than during height of Covid pandemic. Follow liveGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast‘If Austral…
Source: The Hindu – World ·
GeopoliticsIran blames U.S. for latest exchanges of fire with Israel
Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei accused the United States of exacerbating tensions following overnight exchanges of fire between Iran and Israel, warning tha…
Source: The Hindu – World ·
GeopoliticsWest Asia war LIVE: Iran, Israel say hostilities on hold after first attacks since truce
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced that the “fire on that front is contained” hours after Tehran said it had stopped its military action
Source: The Hindu – World ·
Geopolitics6.1 magnitude earthquake hits offshore Cuba; tremors felt in Florida
The quake struck at a depth of 10 km in waters west of Havana, according to the U.S. Geological Survey
Source: Inc. ·
EntrepreneurshipThe Surprising Reason Why Coca-Cola and Pepsi Are Obsessed With Mini Cans Right Now
As consumers seek lower checkout prices from their favorite brands, soft drink companies are leaning into smaller sizes.
Source: The Hindu – World ·
GeopoliticsNetanyahu acknowledges halt in fighting with Iran but vows to respond 'with force' to future attacks
In a videotaped statement, Mr. Netanyahu said the fighting stopped after Israel "hit the terror regime in Tehran.” But he said if Iran “makes the mistake and returns to attacking …
Source: The Guardian – World ·
GeopoliticsJacinta Allan says Pauline Hanson ‘chooses to barrack for bullies’ over ‘ditch the witch’ billboard
Victorian premier says she will always call out ‘misogynist’ views after One Nation leader says ‘if the shoe fits’Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our bre…
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsStorm cuts off New Zealand’s capital as flights, ferries cancelled
Gale-force winds and rough seas battered New Zealand’s capital of Wellington on Tuesday, forcing ferry and flight cancellations and road closures as authorities urged hundreds …
Source: Al Jazeera – News ·
GeopoliticsUS lists China’s BYD, Alibaba, Baidu as ‘Chinese military companies’
Chinese embassy in Washington, DC condemns designation, calling it 'discriminatory'.
Source: Times of India – World ·
GeopoliticsStokes’s England captaincy under serious threat after nightclub incident
Ben Stokes’s England captaincy is under threat after he and Gus Atkinson allegedly broke a team curfew and became involved in a nightclub altercation following the win over New Ze…
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsMalaysia’s opposition bloc in turmoil as PAS cuts ties with Bersatu
Malaysia’s most powerful Islamist party has cut ties with a former electoral ally, blowing open a bitter feud within the country’s main opposition bloc as several key elections lo…
Source: Times of India – World ·
GeopoliticsOpenAI IPO: ChatGPT maker files paperwork, set to hit Wall Street soon
AI giant OpenAI has confidentially filed paperwork for an initial public offering (IPO) with the SEC, signaling a potential Wall Street debut. While details remain undisclosed, th…
Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) – World ·
GeopoliticsSomali referee denied US entry, dropped from FIFA World Cup 2026
Omar Artan, Africa's top referee in 2025, was set to become the first Somali national to officiate at a FIFA World Cup before being denied entry by US authorities
Source: Al Jazeera – News ·
GeopoliticsBotswana diamond slump hits miners living on the edge of survival
Botswana’s diamond-driven economy is under mounting strain as global demand weakens and production falls.
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsTilt towards Beijing? Xi and Kim vow to ‘open new chapter’ in ties
China and North Korea have pledged to strengthen strategic cooperation and defend each other’s sovereignty, according to a North Korean state media report covering Chinese Preside…
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsHong Kong basketball coach arrested over viral video of him slapping student
A veteran Hong Kong basketball coach has been arrested on suspicion of common assault after he was seen in a video slapping a young player, the South China Morning Post has learne…
Source: The Guardian – World ·
GeopoliticsThe criminal cartels cashing in on the World Cup – podcast
Football fans are celebrating the tournament coming to Guadalajara. But with a brutal crime syndicate holding sway there, what are the risks for fans – and the government?Exciteme…
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsSpying in Xinjiang? No, I was reporting from China’s energy heartland
As the war in Iran disrupts global oil and chemical supplies, China’s coal-heavy energy sector is seizing an unprecedented opportunity. Dannie Peng visited Xinjiang Uygur autonomo…
Source: Your Story ·
StartupsKerala’s coconut shell products; GPS Renewables secures Rs 635 Cr
The founder of Thenga Coco, Maria Kuriakose, has built a business that transforms coconut shells, which were once considered waste, into functional and decorative products.
Source: The Guardian – World ·
GeopoliticsAdam Schiff calls for Senate to ‘vigorously oppose’ Trump’s effort to make Todd Blanche his permanent attorney general – as it happened
This live blog is now closed.Trump nominates his ex-lawyer Todd Blanche to serve as attorney generalSign up for the Breaking News US emailDonald Trump on Monday posted on Truth So…
Source: TechCrunch ·
Tech & StartupsWhy Apple’s slow-and-steady AI bet is starting to look pretty smart
Can Apple's new AI glow up put to bed accusations that it's losing an all-important industry race?
Source: Al Jazeera – News ·
GeopoliticsNew York City crowd boos US President Donald Trump at NBA playoff game
US President Donald Trump was loudly booed when he was shown on screens before Game 3 of the NBA Finals.
Source: The Hindu – World ·
GeopoliticsTrump gets cold hometown welcome at NBA Finals in New York
Donald Trump was booed loudly by fans inside Madison Square Garden when he was shown on video screens during the national anthem prior to Game 3 of the NBA Finals
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