Current Affairs
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Source: BBC News – World ·
GeopoliticsIran's football team granted visas to enter US for World Cup, officials say
The approval comes just 10 days before the Iranian squad's opening match against New Zealand in Los Angeles.
Source: Times of India – World ·
Geopolitics'Mom knows ...': Praggnanandhaa reveals mother's prophetic advice after Norway Chess win
R Praggnanandhaa made history, becoming the first Indian to clinch the prestigious Norway Chess title. His mother's timely encouragement proved prophetic as he secured a remarkabl…
Source: Times of India – World ·
Geopolitics'Mass invasion of migrants': Vance calls for 'righteous anger' over UK teen's stabbing by Sikh man
The US Vice President went on to argue that the circumstances surrounding the case reflected broader societal failures and urged what he called "righteous anger" in response. Nowa…
Source: Times of India – World ·
Geopolitics'If they are arrested': Sonam Wangchuk warns of six-week fast ahead of CJP protest
Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk will begin a 42-day hunger strike if members of the Cockroach Janta Party are arrested ahead of their Jantar Mantar protest. Wangchuk, traveling fr…
Source: Times of India – World ·
GeopoliticsPocket-friendly packets: Why Indians are swapping big snack packs for smaller ones
Consumers are increasingly opting for smaller pack sizes of everyday goods, from edible oils to soaps, as rising costs strain monthly budgets. This shift, driven by economic stres…
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsHong Kong issues amber rainstorm warning as storms follow record heat
The Hong Kong Observatory issued an amber rainstorm warning on Saturday morning as thundery showers and strong gusts swept across the city, following the hottest day of the year s…
Source: Times of India – World ·
GeopoliticsMajor T20 reset on cards: Shreyas Iyer set for top job, Sooryavanshi in line for debut
Indian cricket is poised for a significant shift as the selection committee meets to pick squads for upcoming T20I tours. Shreyas Iyer is reportedly set to become the new T20 capt…
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsYoung South Koreans embrace ‘plogging’ to cope with climate anxiety
As South Koreans brace for another sweltering summer, a grim joke has taken hold in casual conversation: “This will be the coolest summer for the rest of our lives.” For many youn…
Source: Times of India – World ·
GeopoliticsSeveral MPs head for Delhi, TMC’s Lok Sabha unit stares at split
Trinamool Congress faces a potential split in its parliamentary party following internal dissent, primarily attributed to Abhishek Banerjee's growing influence. Mamata Banerjee ha…
Source: Your Story ·
StartupsFood and experience: World of Hospitality Expo showcases restaurant and hotel innovations
In this photo essay, we feature highlights from the three-day World of Hospitality Expo in Bengaluru.
Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) – World ·
GeopoliticsMiddle East: Iran says targeted US bases in Gulf
Kuwait reported intercepting drones while Bahrain sounded air sirens. This came after the US said it shot down Iranian drones, and attacked radar sites. Follow DW for more.
Source: BBC News – World ·
GeopoliticsRumours and speculation as fans forecast date of Taylor Swift's wedding
Swifties worldwide are looking for clues about the superstar's nuptials to American football star Travis Kelce.
Source: The Hindu – World ·
GeopoliticsFederal judge strikes down Trump administration immigration policy affecting 39 countries
U.S. District Chief Judge said the policy “threw the lives of countless immigrants living in the United States into indeterminate legal limbo”, and he accused the U.S. Citizenship…
Source: Times of India – World ·
Geopolitics'Immediate threat': US downs four Iranian drones, strikes radar sites near Hormuz
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: NBC News – World ·
GeneralPentagon raised threat of Israeli spying on U.S. to highest level, sources say
WASHINGTON — The Pentagon is increasingly concerned about Israel ramping up its spying on the U.S., recently raising the counterintelligence threat level from America’s top ally i…
Source: The Hindu – World ·
GeopoliticsWest Asia war LIVE: U.S. military says it shot down Iranian drones launched toward Strait of Hormuz
Kuwait says it’s responding to ‘hostile’ missile and drone attacks; Trump says Iran has ‘22%’ of missiles left
Source: Al Jazeera – News ·
GeopoliticsArrests of critics in Ghana provokes alarm over free speech under Mahama
Ghana’s 14 arrests in 16 months linked to false news have raised concerns about free speech.
Source: The Guardian – World ·
GeopoliticsIn LA mayor’s race, Nithya Raman makes up ground on Spencer Pratt in contest to face Karen Bass – as it happened
LA city council member pulled closer to reality TV villain in ballots counted Friday, now trailing by just 20,672 votes. This blog is now closed.Sign up for the Breaking News US e…
Source: Your Story ·
StartupsEcommerce is ripe for disruption; Meet the people on marine conservation mission
Founded in 2012 by Sasha Mirchandani in Mumbai, Kae Capital is one of India’s earliest seed-stage venture firms, writing first cheques at the pre-seed to pre-Series A stages.
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsSon of James Handy’s girlfriend charged with murder of ‘Top Gun’ actor
A man was charged with murder in the stabbing of Jumanji and Top Gun: Maverick actor James Handy, who was in a relationship with the suspect’s mother. Michael Gledhill, 44, was ch…
Source: Times of India – World ·
Geopolitics'J&K was, is and will remain part of India': New Delhi rebukes Pakistan at UN
At the UNGA, India took a bold stand against Pakistan, critiquing its manipulation of UN discussions for political leverage. The Indian envoy reaffirmed that Jammu and Kashmir is …
Source: The Hindu – World ·
Geopolitics‘Albania is not for sale’, protesters say over Kushner-linked luxury resort near a protected wetland
Environmentalists oppose the project, which they say would affect several hundred hectares of pristine beaches and thousands of flamingos that nest and pass through nearby area…
Source: Al Jazeera – News ·
GeopoliticsRonaldo joins Portugal training ahead of sixth World Cup appearance
Portuguese star Cristiano Ronaldo hit the training pitch as he readies for his sixth World Cup appearance.
Source: Times of India – World ·
Geopolitics'Let 2 Bangladeshis use his home for money': Delhi hotel owner under scanner for human trafficking
Delhi Police is investigating Lovkesh Bajaj, linked to a deadly Hauz Rani fire, for suspected involvement in an international human trafficking racket. He allegedly used medical t…
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsWhy North Korea’s Kim is doubling down on nuclear might as Xi visit looms
North Korean ruler Kim Jong-un’s recent display of nuclear-processing capabilities appears timed with reports of an impending visit by China’s leader and fuelled by insecurities a…
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsDoes Pete Hegseth’s volte-face on China reflect an America in decline?
Listening to US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth at the recently concluded Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore, I thought of the iconic Sichuan opera act of face-changing, where perfor…
Source: Al Jazeera – News ·
GeopoliticsGaza fishermen stay afloat with dinghies made from doorframes
Fishermen in Gaza are using dinghies made of reclaimed fiberglass, wood, and doorframes salvaged from rubble.
Source: The Hindu – World ·
GeopoliticsTrump says Iran has ‘22%’ of missiles left
That figure for Iran's missile stockpile is higher than one of 18% Mr. Trump gave in May
Source: Times of India – World ·
GeopoliticsCBSE extends post-result application deadline after students flag portal issues
CBSE has extended the deadline for Class 12 answer sheet verification and re-evaluation applications to June 7 due to portal access issues. This decision offers students more time…
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsHow everyday cooking oil is helping Japan fight an aviation fuel crisis
Japanese homemaker Maki Watanabe carefully pours into a plastic bottle the oil she used to cook her deep-fried aubergines, doing her part in her Tokyo kitchen for a national eff…
Source: The Hindu – World ·
GeopoliticsPutin rules out meeting Zelenskyy and vows to pursue war goals
The Russia President said he saw “no point” in meeting Mr. Zelenskyy until a possible peace deal had been agreed; the Ukrainian President hit back, saying the Russian leader was “…
Source: Times of India – World ·
GeopoliticsPraggnanandhaa becomes first Indian to raid Carlsen's backyard, win Norway Chess title
Rameshbabu Praggnanandhaa has achieved a historic victory at Norway Chess, becoming the first Indian to win the prestigious tournament. He secured the title by defeating Vincent K…
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsDon’t dream it’s over: mainland students rethink Hong Kong over costs, culture
Weeks before mainland Chinese student Carol Chen graduated from Baptist University in Hong Kong in July, the 22-year-old did the math and weighed the cost of living in the city ag…
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsChina teacher under probe after using glue gun to scald little girl, resulting in blisters
A kindergarten teacher in China has been suspended from her job and placed under police investigation for using a glue gun to scald a little girl’s lip, causing serious blisters. …
Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) – World ·
GeopoliticsNigeria moves to repatriate 1,000 citizens from South Africa
The governments of Nigeria and Ghana are offering to fly citizens home from South Africa after a spate of anti-migrant attacks.
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsUS strikes Iranian radar sites after drone shootdown in Strait of Hormuz
US forces struck Iranian coastal radar sites on Saturday after shooting down drones launched by Iran towards the Strait of Hormuz, the US military said, in the latest escalation c…
Source: The Guardian – World ·
GeopoliticsXavier Becerra advances in California’s hotly contested governor’s race
Becerra advanced to the general election after emerging from California’s crowded primary field in the race to succeed Gavin NewsomXavier Becerra has advanced to the November gene…
Source: The New York Times – World ·
GeopoliticsIran’s Soccer Team Allowed Into U.S. for World Cup, but Many Staff Denied
After months of doubts over their participation, Iran’s players have received visas for the United States just days before the World Cup begins.
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsHong Kong parents of undocumented baby Danny confident of regaining custody
The Hong Kong parents of undocumented baby Danny have expressed confidence that they can obtain legal guardianship of their son, who is now in a care home, as immigration authorit…
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsTargeting US$610 billion longevity market, biotech firms race to reverse ageing
For Beijing-based METiS TechBio CEO Lai Tsai-ta, ageing is comparable to bugs building up in a complex software system – it happens once errors begin to accumulate in the genetic …
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsHow Malaysia’s Langkawi became a paradise for smugglers
Waves break along Cenang Beach as the sun drops over the Andaman Sea, washing Langkawi’s white sand in gold. Tourists sip fresh coconuts beneath rows of bright umbrellas, gazing o…
Source: The Guardian – World ·
GeopoliticsRegrettable references and claims of ‘rigged’ election laws: why this week has reignited Jacinta Allan spill rumours
Just months from the Victorian election, the premier’s performance has left some MPs wondering if it’s too late for Labor to change leadersGet our breaking news email, free app or…
Source: Al Jazeera – News ·
GeopoliticsIran war live: Iranian missiles target Kuwait, Bahrain after US-Iran clash
The United Nations reports that 1.4 million people are in need of aid in Lebanon amid Israel's attacks on the country.
Source: Times of India – World ·
Geopolitics‘I don't care who we're leaving out': Vaibhav Sooryavanshi backed for India debut
Former England captain Nasser Hussain believes India should fast-track Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's international debut. The young batter's record-breaking IPL 2026 season has impressed…
Source: The Guardian – World ·
GeopoliticsGulf countries targeted by Iran after exchange of fire with US, in latest threat to fragile ceasefire
Kuwait and Bahrain issued air raid alerts as Iran targeted American bases, after the US shot down drones and struck Iranian radar sites The US and Iran exchanged a series of strik…
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