Current Affairs
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Source: The Hindu – World ·
GeopoliticsBill in U.S. Congress seeks to end H-1B visa as route to green card
The legislation comes amid the Trump administration's crackdown on legal migration programmes through tightening restrictions, prioritisation of higher wages for H-1B applicants, …
Source: The Hindu – World ·
GeopoliticsUkraine targets St Petersburg again after Putin rejects Zelenskyy's offer for direct talks
Russia's Defence Ministry said its air defences shot down 376 Ukrainian drones
Source: Al Jazeera – News ·
GeopoliticsPope calls for end to polarisation during visit to Spain
Huge gatherings are expected in the coming days for the first visit to Spain by a pope since 2011.
Source: The Hindu – World ·
GeopoliticsPope Leo calls for end to ‘polarising narratives’ during Spain visit
The Pope’s seven-day State visit will include an unprecedented address to the Spanish parliament and a meeting with victims of sexual abuse within the Catholic Church
Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) – World ·
GeopoliticsHunger in Oleshky: Ukraine asks for evacuation
The Ukrainian city of Oleshky has been occupied by Russian troops since 2022. Many residents are cut off from the outside world and living in dire conditions. Now, Kyiv wants to r…
Source: The New York Times – World ·
GeopoliticsAs Ebola Spreads in East Africa, Will China Step Up?
China is well positioned to help stop the deadly virus, and could move into a gap left by U.S. retreat.
Source: The New York Times – World ·
GeopoliticsA Viral Gen-Z Protest Movement Draws Thousands to India’s Capital
The Cockroach Janta Party started as a joke, but it quickly became a way for many Indians to express their frustration with the system.
Source: Inc. ·
EntrepreneurshipWhy Some Founders Keep Defending Ideas That Already Failed
Pride can keep a bad strategy alive far too long.
Source: Inc. ·
EntrepreneurshipThis Unexpected Jack Daniel’s Flavor Is Boosting the Company’s Sales Right Now—Here’s Why It’s Working
This new product offset declines across the company’s core lineup. It’s an indication of the future of the industry.
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsHong Kong Golf & Tennis Academy patrons threaten legal action over clubhouse changes
Some patrons of an exclusive Hong Kong sports club have escalated action against the Rosewood Hotel Group’s plan to change operations at its clubhouse in Central, but the hospital…
Source: The Hindu – World ·
GeopoliticsPakistan govt. denying rights to Imran Khan and his wife; his party unit alleges
Shafi Jan, a Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf party Minister in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province alleged that the jailed former PM and his wife are denied of legal rights and healthcare
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsSouth Korean protesters demand ‘election re-run’ after ballot shortage
Protesters outside a ballot-counting site in South Korea on Saturday rallied for a second day, demanding a re-run of local elections held earlier this week. Around 10,000 citiz…
Source: The Hindu – World ·
GeopoliticsIsraeli airstrikes kill nine, including Lebanese army officers after ceasefire deal
The continued, deliberate, and repeated Israeli aggression against Lebanon, its people and its army only strengthens our resolve, faith and determination, the Lebanese army said i…
Source: The Hindu – World ·
GeopoliticsU.S. VP Vance blames British student's murder on migrant 'invasion'
"Henry Nowak died the same way a civilisation dies: abandoned, handcuffed by authorities who neither trusted nor cared for him, and accused of hate crimes he did not commit," says…
Source: The New York Times – World ·
GeopoliticsThe World Cup Comes to Canada. But Does Anyone Care?
Staggering ticket prices and lackluster matches have left thousands of seats in Toronto and Vancouver unsold just days before the tournament kicks off.
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsHow China is turning historic African slave port into waterfront tourism destination
In Benin’s southern Atlantic coastal town of Ouidah, located about 40km (25 miles) west of the economic capital of Cotonou, China is turning a former slave trade hub into a busy t…
Source: Inc. ·
EntrepreneurshipCallaway Golf Reveals the Biggest Mistake Companies Make After Becoming Market Leaders
Sometimes the breakthrough is just hundreds of tiny improvements stacked together.
Source: Inc. ·
EntrepreneurshipA Northwestern Study Just Revealed a Major Breakthrough in the Fight Against Cognitive Decline
Scientists recently discovered that a common medication could help treat brain aging and dementia-related issues.
Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) – World ·
GeopoliticsFrance: Veterans mark 82nd anniversary of D-Day in Normandy
The last living World War II veterans have made the journey to France to commemorate the Normandy landings, which mark the beginning of the Allied campaign to liberate Western Eur…
Source: Times of India – World ·
GeopoliticsAs Jamie Dimon calls Elon Musk 'Edison of our time', Musk says: There will not be much AC left
As SpaceX eyes a historic IPO, JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon likened Elon Musk to Thomas Edison. This sparked online debate, with many championing Nikola Tesla. Musk himself weighed in…
Source: The Hindu – World ·
GeopoliticsSanctions threat to India would ‘boomerang’ under PM Modi's leadership: Putin
“India always acts as a sovereign country, and under the leadership of Prime Minister Modi, any potential threats of sanctions would boomerang immediately,” Mr. Putin said
Source: The Hindu – World ·
Geopolitics'I thought I would perish': Everest survivor recounts ordeal
Dawa Sherpa, 57, disappeared in brutal conditions on the upper slopes of the world's tallest mountain on May 30 during one of the final climbs of the spring season
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsBeijing deploys new missiles matching Patriots opposite Taiwan
Mainland China has equipped frontline troops facing Taiwan with a new missile, according to mainland state media. The missile is believed to be an HQ-16F, which has comparable qua…
Source: The Guardian – World ·
GeopoliticsOn China, Trump picked the right battle but the wrong strategy
A long trade war looms. Trump’s scattershot protectionism, chaotic tariffs and belligerence against our natural allies guarantees that US trade policy will remain a hot messWe are…
Source: The Guardian – World ·
Geopolitics‘Historic’: Canadian warehouse workers sign first-ever union deal with Walmart
Union says collective agreement is just the start of a broader fight to unionize major employers across the countryCanadian warehouse workers have signed the first-ever collective…
Source: Inc. ·
EntrepreneurshipL’Oréal Rejected His Vision for Plastic-Free Beauty. Now His Brand Is Everywhere
L’Oréal passed. The internet didn’t.
Source: Wired ·
Tech & StartupsAnti-Vax Dating Apps Are Going IRL. People Are Mad as Hell About It
Unjected and PureBlood.Dating are hosting in-person meetups—and have transformed the dating landscape into a political battleground over bodily autonomy.
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
Geopolitics96 deals signed, flights planned: what’s next for Hong Kong and Central Asia?
Hong Kong leader John Lee Ka-chiu has wrapped up his visit to Central Asia after meeting high-level leaders and sealing nearly 100 partnership agreements aimed at opening the “big…
Source: Wired ·
Tech & Startups2 Best Bluetooth Trackers of 2026, Plus Honorable Mentions
These are the best Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, GPS, and cellular gadgets to ensure you never lose anything ever again.
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsWan Chai temple and Stanley Mosque set for highest level of heritage protection
A nearly 180-year-old temple nestled in the heart of Wan Chai and Hong Kong’s only mosque inside a prison are poised to receive the city’s highest level of heritage protection und…
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsWHO warns nearly 500 confirmed Ebola cases in Central Africa outbreak
Nearly 500 Ebola cases have now been confirmed in the deadly outbreak raging in central Africa, a WHO overview showed on Saturday, amid mounting concern over the swelling scale of…
Source: Wired ·
Tech & StartupsCrypto-Funded Chinese Peptide Labs Are Booming
Plus: Hackers use Meta’s AI bots to hack Instagram accounts, Anthropic helps NSA hackers, a decades-long GPS satellite mystery may have been solved, and more.
Source: NBC News – World ·
GeneralIsrael faces growing pressure over alleged abuse of Gaza flotilla members
Israel faces mounting outrage over allegations of rape, beatings and humiliation of international activists detained on a flotilla attempting to break its naval blockade of Gaza.
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsHong Kong saves HK$69 million in first month after HK$2 fare scheme revamp
Changes to a Hong Kong public transport subsidy scheme used by about 2.7 million people saved the government HK$69 million (US$8.8 million) in the first month, the welfare ministe…
Source: The New York Times – World ·
GeopoliticsBalancing Act
The tension between sticking to what we know and seeking out new experiences is one of comfort versus novelty. How can we have both?
Source: Wired ·
Tech & StartupsVelotric Nomad 2 Fat Tire Ebike, Tested and Reviewed (2026)
This wide-tired bike rolls comfortably over dirt, gravel, and whatever curbs you happen to bounce down.
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsSnakes alive! Warmer weather brings flurry of sightings in Chinese capital
Residents in some parts of Beijing are on edge as rises in humidity and temperature lure snakes into the Chinese capital, where encounters with the reptiles are usually rare. Conc…
Source: Wired ·
Tech & StartupsHow to Share a Link to a Particular Phrase
Modern browsers let you share a link that jumps straight to whatever text you wish to highlight. Here’s how the feature works.
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsInjured Mirror dancer Mo Li honours late father Reverend Derek Li at funeral
Dignitaries, relatives and members of the public gathered on Saturday to pay their final respects to the late Reverend Derek Li Shing-lam, whose son Mo Li Kai-yin – the Hong Kong …
Source: The Hindu – World ·
GeopoliticsBahrain, Kuwait targeted by fresh Iran salvoes
Bahrain, home to the headquarters of the U.S. Fifth Fleet, denounced the attacks against its territory and neighbouring Kuwait
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsAviation leaders face Iran war fuel shock, rising fare prices at Rio summit
Global airline chiefs open their annual summit in Rio de Janeiro on Saturday facing a sharper test of the industry’s post-pandemic recovery, as the Iran war drives up fuel costs a…
Source: Wired ·
Tech & StartupsThe Moons of Uranus May Hold the Key to Finding Missing Planets
New simulations reveal that the moons of Uranus may retain traces of giant planets.
Source: Times of India – World ·
GeopoliticsThe bird that woke us up has fallen silent. Can we bring back the Sparrow's chirp?
Here are four clear bullet points summarizing the article: • The sparrow population has been declining alarmingly, posing a threat to India's ecosystem. • Innovative community ef…
Source: The New York Times – World ·
GeopoliticsIn Venezuela, the Debt Collector Is the Devil
Got a debt to collect in Venezuela’s capital? Dr. Diablo and his pitchfork-wielding posse use public humiliation to pressure people into paying up.
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsTrump has squeezed China in Cuba, Panama and Venezuela. Is Nicaragua next?
US President Donald Trump’s drive to reassert US supremacy in Latin America has already squeezed China’s interests in Cuba, Panama and Venezuela. Now, Nicaragua could be shaping u…
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