Current Affairs
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Source: The Guardian – World ·
GeopoliticsGreens warn nuclear submarines deal risks war with China as Albanese says Aukus ‘full-steam ahead’
David Shoebridge says Australia could become embroiled in a US war with China if purchase of Virginia-class attack submarines proceedsAnthony Albanese has reiterated that Aukus is…
Source: Times of India – World ·
GeopoliticsCarlsen left in awe of Praggnanandhaa's Norway Chess heroics: 'That's pretty insane'
Indian Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa achieved a historic victory at Norway Chess 2026, becoming the first Indian to win the prestigious title. He secured the championship with a st…
Source: Al Jazeera – News ·
GeopoliticsHow many times were the US and Iran on the verge of a deal?
One hundred days into the US-Israel war on Iran, we look at the number of times a deal seemed close.
Source: Times of India – World ·
GeopoliticsRussia downs 339 Ukrainian drones in 13 hours amid Zelenskyy's call to end war
In a significant escalation of the conflict, Russia boasts of successfully downing 339 Ukrainian drones over 13 regions in a mere 13 hours, even near Moscow, illustrating the fier…
Source: Times of India – World ·
Geopolitics'The Last Dance': Neymar signals final WC as Brazil icon eyes one last shot at glory
Brazil's football icon Neymar, their all-time leading scorer, has hinted that the 2026 FIFA World Cup will be his final appearance. Despite a career marked by brilliance and inju…
Source: Times of India – World ·
GeopoliticsMH-53E Sea Dragon: Why US navy's mine-hunting is retiring after 40 years
The US Navy's formidable MH-53E Sea Dragon, a vital airborne mine countermeasures helicopter for nearly four decades, is nearing retirement. Its unique ability to clear naval mine…
Source: Al Jazeera – News ·
GeopoliticsWhy is Chinese President Xi Jinping visiting North Korea now?
The Chinese leader is making his first trip to Pyongyang in seven years amid significant military developments.
Source: Times of India – World ·
Geopolitics'Trailer of what is coming next': CJP says 'cockroaches showed their strength' in first protest
Hundreds gathered at Jantar Mantar demanding Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation over examination and recruitment irregularities. The Cockroach Janta Party (…
Source: Times of India – World ·
GeopoliticsWatch: Eggs hurled at TMC MLA Madan Mitra's vehicle amid protest in Kamarhati
Senior TMC MLA Madan Mitra faced protests in Ariadaha, with residents allegedly hurling eggs at his vehicle amid demands for repayment of "cut money." This incident follows a patt…
Source: Al Jazeera – News ·
GeopoliticsKenyan graduates turn to AI tools for farming as jobs dry up
Young farmers are combining traditional agriculture with mobile apps to build livelihoods in the absence of formal jobs.
Source: Times of India – World ·
Geopolitics'5 buildings, 13 plots, mountain of cash': Rs 6k-salaried govt engineer's empire under scanner
Odisha Vigilance has unearthed assets worth crores, including over Rs 2.4 crore in cash, from an assistant executive engineer, Baikuntha Nath Behera. Raids across multiple locatio…
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsCalls grow to tighten child protection rules after baby Danny case in Hong Kong
A recent series of child protection controversies, including a couple refusing a DNA test to register their home-born baby, has prompted calls for Hong Kong authorities to review …
Source: The New York Times – World ·
GeopoliticsMember of Neo-Nazi Party Reaches Mayoral Runoff in German Town
Since the fall of the Third Reich, German voters have shunned mayoral candidates from neo-Nazi parties. That could change on Sunday in a small town in the country’s east.
Source: The New York Times – World ·
GeopoliticsCan the N.F.L. Win Fans in South Korea With Flag Football?
The inclusion of flag football in the next Olympic Games has spurred optimism about the prospects of American football in South Korea, where it has languished for decades.
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsWhat does Singapore lose when the wrecking ball swings?
Tey Yong How remembers running along the shores of eastern Singapore as a child, the sea breeze mingling with the smell of sizzling seafood. Birthday dinners here meant three or f…
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsChina’s nuclear weapons scientist Du Xiangwan clarifies role in nation’s war on waste
One of China’s most prominent nuclear scientists has publicly clarified his role in the country’s rapidly expanding waste-to-energy sector, following years of speculation linking …
Source: Times of India – World ·
Geopolitics'What else he need to do?' Harbhajan fumes over Rajat Patidar's India snub
Former India spinner Harbhajan Singh questioned selectors after Rajat Patidar's omission from the T20I squad. Patidar had a stellar IPL 2026 season, scoring 501 runs at a strike r…
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsHow Iran war allows residents to indulge in opulence at Dubai’s luxury hotels
Once reserved for wealthy travellers, Dubai’s top-notch hotels have become almost exclusively reliant on residents, drawn in by dizzying staycation offers as war drives tourists a…
Source: Times of India – World ·
GeopoliticsIran peace deal at risk? US considers redirecting Iranian assets to Gulf states
The US is exploring redirecting frozen Iranian assets to Gulf states for rebuilding after missile and drone strikes. This move comes as indirect negotiations between the US and Ir…
Source: Times of India – World ·
GeopoliticsHours after replacing Surya as India T20I captain, Shreyas leads side to win over SKY
Shreyas Iyer, newly appointed India's T20I captain, marked his first day by leading SoBo Mumbai Falcons to victory over Suryakumar Yadav's Triumph Knights MNE in the T20 Mumbai Le…
Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) – World ·
GeopoliticsUS: 12 injured after shooting near festival in Ohio, police hunt suspects
Authorities said two of the victims are in critical condition after a gunfire near Toledo's Old West End Festival, with suspects still on the run.
Source: The Hindu – World ·
GeopoliticsWest Asia war LIVE: U.S. says it destroyed two Iran drones targeting Hormuz shipping
Pakistan’s Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi reached Tehran on Saturday (June 6, 2026) to push for peace amidst rising tensions
Source: Times of India – World ·
GeopoliticsViKing of Norway: Pragg wins crown that eluded even Vishy
R Praggnanandhaa has achieved a historic victory at Norway Chess, a feat even Vishy Anand couldn't accomplish. The young Indian Grandmaster secured the title by defeating Vincent …
Source: Times of India – World ·
GeopoliticsKohli out, Jaiswal in: Former India cricketer calls it an 'embarrassment of riches'
Former cricketer Atul Wassan views Virat Kohli's absence from the Afghanistan ODI series as a strategic advantage. This break aids workload management for the 2027 World Cup and p…
Source: The Guardian – World ·
GeopoliticsAustralia news live: Man hospitalised after alleged attack in Bondi; Shoebridge warns Australia should not go down ‘warpath with Washington’ against China
Follow liveGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastAustralian borrowing personal loans in record amountsAustralians are borrowing record amounts in personal loa…
Source: The Hindu – World ·
GeopoliticsAt least 12 people, including two critically, wounded in shooting near Ohio festival: police
Many victims have been taken to nearby hospitals, police said; police did not provide further details on the injuries and how many people were shot.
Source: Times of India – World ·
GeopoliticsIs Israel spying on US? Iran talks come under spotlight as espionage concerns grow
US intelligence agencies are reportedly concerned about Israeli espionage targeting American negotiators involved in Iran peace talks. Recent assessments suggest intensified Israe…
Source: Times of India – World ·
Geopolitics‘Among those most educated ... ’: Elon Musk flags India’s falling fertility rate
India's fertility rate has slipped beneath the 2.1 children per woman threshold, with a majority of states now reflecting this trend. Elon Musk pointed out that educated women hav…
Source: Times of India – World ·
Geopolitics'Concentration of curry': Singapore blocks 14 anti-Indian posts likely from China
Singapore has ordered YouTube, Facebook, and X to block 14 posts targeting its Indian community and multiculturalism. The Ministry of Home Affairs stated the content, originating …
Source: Inc. ·
EntrepreneurshipA $435 Million Bet on ‘Reversing Aging’
Biotech startup NewLimit secures a major funding round after claiming a ‘breakthrough discovery’ of a prototype medicine that rewinds cellular aging in the liver.
Source: Al Jazeera – News ·
GeopoliticsProtests grow in Albania against Trump-Kushner-linked resort
Thousands of protesters have rallied in the Albanian capital against a proposed luxury beach resort linked to Trump.
Source: Times of India – World ·
Geopolitics'Armed with bamboo sticks': RJD workers step in after Lalu, Rabri lose Z+ security
Bihar's political landscape is stirred as Lalu Prasad, Rabri Devi, and Tejashwi Yadav returned security personnel after their cover was downgraded. RJD workers have now taken over…
Source: Times of India – World ·
GeopoliticsElon Musk reacts to post claiming India's birth rate falls below replacement level
Elon Musk reacted to a viral X post claiming India's fertility rate has fallen below replacement level for the first time. The post highlighted a decline from 2.3 to 1.9 in a deca…
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsRookie Taiwan lawmaker blacklisted by Beijing makes long-shot bid to become Taipei mayor
A first-term lawmaker who was blacklisted by Beijing over his alleged support for Taiwanese independence will challenge Taipei’s popular incumbent mayor in the local elections lat…
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsIndonesia’s labour movement is deeply divided over political patronage
In Jakarta last month, many May Day demonstrations took place, but two stood out as reflections of the divisions among Indonesia’s trade unions. At the National Monument (Monas), …
Source: Your Story ·
StartupsInvestor appetite rebounds after a dull week; Mumbai’s local train app
The first week of June came as a relief for the Indian startup ecosystem as venture capital funding bounced back after touching a new low.
Source: Your Story ·
StartupsGalleries, studios, cafes: Bangkok Art and Culture Centre provides multiple stimuli for creativity
In this photo essay, we feature more visual highlights from the Bangkok Art and Culture Centre.
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsMalaysian hiker missing for 2 weeks miraculously survives on forest berries
Jaslinda Saludin, the Malaysian hiker who went missing after descending Gunung Batu Putih mountain in Perak state’s Tapah two weeks ago, has been found and is now undergoing treat…
Source: The Hindu – World ·
GeopoliticsNorth Korean leader’s sister says nuclear programme ‘absolutely non-negotiable’: Yonhap
North Korea has long insisted on its right to a nuclear weapon and ballistic missile programmes, although they are forbidden under the terms of UN Security Council sanctions
Source: Times of India – World ·
GeopoliticsLPG gets Rs 29 costlier: Check latest cylinder rates in Delhi, Mumbai and other cities
Domestic cooking gas prices have increased by Rs 29 per cylinder, reaching Rs 942 in Delhi, marking the second revision in three months due to soaring global energy costs. This ri…
Source: The Washington Post – World ·
GeopoliticsIran launched missiles and drones toward Strait of Hormuz, U.S. military says
U.S. forces shot down Iranian missiles and drones launched toward the strait and neighboring countries.
Source: The Hindu – World ·
GeopoliticsSingapore blocks social media posts attacking Indian community
The police have issued disabling directions under the Online Criminal Harms Act (OCHA) to block access to the posts on YouTube, Facebook and X
Source: Times of India – World ·
Geopolitics‘Stay away’: Elders, imams, functionaries urged Muslim youth to skip CJP protest
Ahead of a recent demonstration, a significant section of the Muslim community received widespread warnings urging them to stay away. Social media and mosque announcements advised…
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsThaw in China-India ties is real, but don’t call it reconciliation
Six years after the Ladakh crisis erupted in May 2020, triggering the worst military confrontation between India and China in decades, the two countries are attempting something t…
Source: Times of India – World ·
GeopoliticsMarie Curie’s quote of the day reminds us to replace fear with understanding
Marie Curie's profound quote, "Nothing in life is to be feared, it is only to be understood. Now is the time to understand more, so that we may fear less," highlights that fear st…
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