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Source: The Guardian – World ·
GeopoliticsAustralian snow season begins amid El Niño fears
Webcams showed snow blanketing the ground in some areas. In others, it was patchy or nonexistentGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastAustralia’s snow season …
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsRussia downs 376 Ukrainian drones overnight on final day of St Petersburg forum
Russia said on Saturday it intercepted hundreds of Ukrainian drones including near St Petersburg, where Moscow is hosting a major economic forum, as Ukraine reported at least thre…
Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) – World ·
GeopoliticsFujimori or Sanchez? Peru vote marks 10 years of turmoil
Sunday's presidential runoff in Peru pits Keiko Fujimori against Roberto Sanchez in an election marked by social tension, rising crime and declining confidence in political instit…
Source: The Hindu – World ·
GeopoliticsMillions are being pushed into hunger by Iran war: UN food agency
Here are the 4 clear bullet points summarizing the news article: • The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) warns that millions of people are being pushed into acute hunger …
Source: BBC News – World ·
GeopoliticsUS and Iran exchange strikes in Gulf in latest test of ceasefire
The US military says it struck Iranian drones and radar sites. Tehran responds by targeting US bases in Kuwait and Bahrain.
Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) – World ·
GeopoliticsPope Leo to focus on immigration, social justice in Spain
Pope Leo XIV begins a weeklong trip to Spain, turning papal attention back to Europe and its Christian roots. The pope will also meet with some victims of sexual abuse by Catholic…
Source: Times of India – World ·
Geopolitics$24bn 'trust test' for Trump? Khamenei aide seeks frozen assets, warns US of wider war
A potential peace deal between the US and Iran hinges on the release of $24 billion in frozen Iranian assets, according to military advisor Mohsen Rezaei. He stated that the ball …
Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) – World ·
GeopoliticsAs hot summer, blackouts loom, Iraq looks to solar power
With so much sunlight, Iraq is very well-positioned to use solar power to help fix its annual summer electricity crisis. So why is it that Iraq's government has only recently star…
Source: Times of India – World ·
GeopoliticsMore about Neelam Kothari’s family bungalow in Lonavala
In a heartwarming video, actress Neelam Kothari took her followers on a nostalgic tour of 'Le Chalet,' her family's beloved bungalow in Lonavala that's been standing for three dec…
Source: The Guardian – World ·
GeopoliticsArmenia heads to polls amid Russian pressure and threat of ‘Ukrainian scenario’
Relationship between Vladimir Putin and traditional ally has slowly unravelled under current PM Nikol PashinyanThe bottling line at the Abovyan cognac factory in Armenia is runnin…
Source: Times of India – World ·
GeopoliticsIndia's stock market mania hits milestone: NSE logs 26 cr trading accounts and counting
India's investor base has reached a new peak with over 26 crore unique trading accounts on the NSE. The exchange added the latest crore accounts in under four months, highlighting…
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsTaxi driver, 69, arrested after woman killed in Tsim Sha Tsui collision
Hong Kong police have arrested a 69-year-old taxi driver after he allegedly knocked down and killed a 34-year-old woman in a shopping district in the early hours of Saturday. The …
Source: Times of India – World ·
GeopoliticsUttarakhand’s Rs 2 lakh housing aid scheme for soldiers’ families: Eligibility, benefits and more explained
Uttarakhand is taking significant steps to support the families of deceased soldiers and war-disabled veterans through its newly announced Housing Assistance Grant. Providing a su…
Source: The Hindu – World ·
GeopoliticsDid Meta’s own AI help hack into Instagram users’ accounts? | Explained
A reportedly AI-enabled hacking incident that impacted Instagram account users was further complicated by a complete lack of clarity and transparency on Meta’s end
Source: The Hindu – World ·
GeopoliticsNorth Korean leader Kim showcases new warship ahead of visit by China’s Xi
North Korea’s official Korean Central News Agency said Kim visited the 5,000-tonne destroyer Kang Kon as it underwent capability tests
Source: Al Jazeera – News ·
GeopoliticsNew York Knicks hold off San Antonio Spurs 105-104 for 2-0 NBA Finals lead
Spurs in need of an unprecedented comeback when the best-of-seven series shifts to New York for games three and four.
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsViral Indian youth movement Cockroach Janta Party hits Delhi streets for first protest
Hundreds of supporters of the Cockroach Janata Party (CJP), an online joke that drew millions across India, gathered for the first time in the national capital on Saturday, taking…
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsFlu cases on the rise in Hong Kong as immunity wanes, expert warns
Hong Kong is experiencing a rise in seasonal influenza cases, particularly among children and the elderly, as waning vaccine protection weakens community immunity, a leading infec…
Source: Times of India – World ·
GeopoliticsBurner phones, spy fears: Pentagon flags Israel's counterintelligence as 'critical' threat
Here are four clear bullet points summarizing the article: • TOI World Desk's team of journalists and writers sifts through global events 24/7. • The team is committed to accurac…
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsChinese memory makers step up challenge to Korea’s chip champions
This article was first published by The Korea Times in a partnership with the South China Morning Post. Two of China’s leading memory-chip makers are moving closer to public listi…
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsPast failures haunt Quad’s US$20 billion critical minerals push
The Quad’s newly announced US$20 billion critical minerals framework aims to loosen China’s near-monopoly on the materials that power modern defence, technology and clean energy i…
Source: The Guardian – World ·
GeopoliticsPredator or prey? The confounding case of the missing sea eagle
The UK’s biggest bird of prey has been compared to a flying barn door. So how can one fitted with a satellite tracker disappear in prime grouse-shooting country?The six police off…
Source: Al Jazeera – News ·
GeopoliticsIsraeli soldier shoots Palestinian baby dead near Hebron
An Israeli soldier has shot and killed seven-month-old Palestinian infant Sam Abu Haikal.
Source: Times of India – World ·
Geopolitics'Dharmendra Pradhan must resign': CJP protests at Jantar Mantar over NEET fiasco
The Cockroach Janta Party protested at Jantar Mantar, demanding Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation over the NEET 2026 paper leak and CBSE's OSM system issues. Led…
Source: Times of India – World ·
GeopoliticsE85 fuel to get Rs 20/litre cheaper as India ramps up ethanol push
India is launching E85 petrol, an 85% ethanol blend, at discounted prices. This move aims to boost clean fuel adoption and cut reliance on imported fossil fuels. The government pl…
Source: Times of India – World ·
GeopoliticsWoman who took Rs 50 lakh loan for master's abroad says biggest return wasn't money
A woman who took a Rs 50 lakh loan for her master's abroad shared her experience, highlighting the brutal London job market and her successful repayment in Dubai. She emphasized t…
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsInside the crazy New York queues where people wait for hours for Insta-cred
In front of L’industrie Pizzeria, as at many other New York restaurants and shops, customers queue up behind barriers – in this case, all to grab a prized pizza slice. Not everyon…
Source: Times of India – World ·
GeopoliticsHow much prize money did Praggnanandhaa win after historic Norway Chess triumph?
R Praggnanandhaa has made history, becoming the first Indian to clinch the prestigious Norway Chess title. He secured the championship with a stunning final-round victory over Vin…
Source: BBC News – World ·
GeopoliticsCanada bans Texas cattle over flesh-eating screwworm outbreak in US
The ban came as a second infected calf was identified in Texas, and the US state declaring a state of disaster over the outbreak.
Source: The Guardian – World ·
GeopoliticsEbola spread in central Africa could match 2014 record outbreak, US health officials say
Modelling from US CDC shows Ebola spread could be on ‘dangerous trajectory’, but experts warn outbreaks can be very hard to predictCentral Africa’s Ebola outbreak could spread to …
Source: Times of India – World ·
Geopolitics$1.3 trillion erased from Wall Street: Here's what slowed down AI rally
Tech stocks, particularly semiconductors, experienced a significant downturn Friday, driven by investor caution over AI valuations and robust US jobs data. The PHLX Semiconductor …
Source: The New York Times – World ·
GeopoliticsLaboring Under Delhi’s Harsh Heat, Workers Must Choose Health or Wages
Severe heat waves have been hitting India since April, forcing many of the country’s essential workers to make tough decisions.
Source: The New York Times – World ·
GeopoliticsMali Conflict Escalates as Rebel Alliance Seizes Key Cities
Jihadists have nearly tripled their attacks on urban areas. Analysts fear an extended standoff could lead to many more civilian deaths.
Source: The New York Times – World ·
GeopoliticsA President, His Prime Minister and the Bitter Rift Dividing Senegal
The two men became president and prime minister by defeating the political old guard in Senegal. Now they are fighting each other.
Source: The Guardian – World ·
GeopoliticsUS threatens to reconsider role in Bosnia and Herzegovina amid rift with Europe
US embassy in Sarajevo made threat after European states refused to back its preferred High Representative candidateA deepening US-European rift over the future of Bosnia and Herz…
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsChina bans 11 online activities under tighter rules to curb rumours, cyberbullies
China’s top internet watchdog has banned 11 specific online activities under strict new rules for multiplatform content creators taking effect later this year. Rolling out the new…
Source: Times of India – World ·
Geopolitics'Sanctions threat would boomerang': Putin on PM Modi's stance against foreign diktats
The Russian president said Kremlin's cooperation with India "is not subject to the political environment" and that Moscow would stand "true to commitments given to our partners, e…
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsFamilyMart Malaysia apologises, suspends worker filmed throwing hot soup at Grab rider
FamilyMart in Malaysia has taken immediate disciplinary action by suspending an employee who allegedly threw hot soup at a delivery rider, as seen in a viral video. The popular Ja…
Source: BBC News – World ·
GeopoliticsGiant banquets rile radical left in France
The feasting phenomenon run by Le Canon Français has become a hot political issue.
Source: The Guardian – World ·
GeopoliticsDoctor’s ‘grossly irresponsible prescribing’ played direct role in two deaths, Tasmanian coroner finds
Dr David Jackson gave ‘effectively an unlimited supply for a drug binge’ to one addict, inquest findsGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastA former medical pr…
Source: Times of India – World ·
GeopoliticsWho is Manav Suthar? Rajasthan all-rounder handed India Test cap against Afghanistan
Manav Suthar received his first India Test cap on Saturday. The Rajasthan all-rounder was presented with the cap before the Afghanistan Test. Suthar is a 23-year-old left-arm spin…
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsHong Kong baby Danny’s future remains unclear despite birth registration progress
Baby Danny’s future remains uncertain despite having almost completed his birth registration in Hong Kong, as welfare authorities still have to assess the capability of his parent…
Source: Times of India – World ·
GeopoliticsMissed DDA's booking deadline? Buyers for Karkardooma property get another extension
The Delhi Development Authority (DDA) has extended the booking period for its 'DDA Towering Heights' scheme in Karkardooma until June 30. This offers a renewed opportunity for hom…
Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) – World ·
GeopoliticsHantavirus: Scientists head to western Argentina to trace outbreak source
Argentine and US scientists will test rodents in Mendoza as investigators try to trace the source of a hantavirus outbreak that killed three people.
Source: Times of India – World ·
GeopoliticsRecord runs, record sixes, modest final: Explaining IPL 2026's biggest contradiction
After a season that rewrote IPL batting records - 27,450 runs, 1,426 sixes, 65 scores of 200-plus and nine successful 220-plus chases - the 2026 final produced a modest aggregate …
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