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Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsPhilippines says Beijing main hurdle to South China Sea code of conduct
Members of Asean might have conflicting claims in the South China Sea but mutual trust exists in the bloc, Philippine defence chief Gilberto Teodoro Jnr said on Sunday, singling o…
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsAI firm MiniMax prepares for mainland China listing after shares surge in Hong Kong
MiniMax Group, the Chinese artificial intelligence model company, has officially kicked off plans to sell shares in mainland China. This offers onshore investors access to AI play…
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsFor SpaceX, global dominance may not be written in the stars
The excitement around SpaceX, fuelled by the targeted US$1.8 trillion valuation for its initial public offering and its promising Starship rocket development, has revived a famili…
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsHK Express cancels 6 Hong Kong-Okinawa flights as Typhoon Jangmi approaches
Budget carrier HK Express has cancelled six flights operating between Hong Kong and Okinawa on Monday and Tuesday as Typhoon Jangmi approaches Japan’s southernmost islands. The ai…
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
Geopolitics1 dead, 2 in critical condition after fire at luxury Hong Kong flat
A 30-year-old woman has died and two other people remain in a critical condition following a suspicious fire at a flat in Hong Kong’s affluent Mid-Levels district, with police lat…
Source: Al Jazeera – News ·
GeopoliticsThousands in Peru protest Fujimori presidential run
Thousands of demonstrators took to the streets of Lima to protest the presidential bid of Keiko Fujimori.
Source: Al Jazeera – News ·
GeopoliticsThe world hit a 44-year high in executions
Governments around the world executed more people in 2025 than at any point since 1981.
Source: Al Jazeera – News ·
GeopoliticsHow Nigeria’s ‘algorithmic apothecary’ fuels a surge in risky herbal cures
Unverified herbal remedies promoted on social media are driving rising health risks and delayed treatment in Nigeria.
Source: Al Jazeera – News ·
GeopoliticsWembanyama’s Spurs dethrone Thunder to reach NBA Finals against Knicks
Wembanyama scores 22 and grabs 7 rebounds as Spurs beat OKC 111-103 to book their first NBA Finals appearance since 2014.
Source: Al Jazeera – News ·
GeopoliticsMexico beat Australia 1-0 before World Cup squad submission deadline
The warm-up friendly simulated World Cup conditions, including cooling breaks for the players, at the Rose Bowl stadium.
Source: Al Jazeera – News ·
GeopoliticsFrance arrests hundreds of rioters nationwide as PSG win Champions League
French Ministry of Interior says 416 people detained nationwide, including 283 in Paris, after PSG's win over Arsenal.
Source: Al Jazeera – News ·
GeopoliticsPanic on beach in northern Israel during Hezbollah strikes
Videos show people on a beach in Nahariya, Israel running for shelter as Hezbollah rockets are launched.
Source: Al Jazeera – News ·
GeopoliticsMissing Syrian chess champion’s children likely dead, authorities say
Syrian commission confirms deaths of Rania al-Abbasi's six children, missing since 2013 under Bashar al-Assad's rule.
Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) – World ·
GeopoliticsMeteor explodes over United States, triggering sonic boom
A meteor broke apart over the US state of Massachusetts. Several people reported that the buildings they were in shook during the incident.
Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) – World ·
GeopoliticsGoodbye, Norma Jeane: How Marilyn Monroe changed Hollywood
Long seen primarily as a sex symbol, Marilyn Monroe is now viewed as an early advocate for women in Hollywood. On the 100th anniversary of her birth, DW looks at the star who bala…
Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) – World ·
GeopoliticsIndia news: BrahMos missile deal signed with Vietnam
India's defense secretary says a deal has been signed to supply Vietnam with BrahMos supersonic cruise missiles. Meanwhile, retail inflation could hit Indians hard soon. Follow D…
Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) – World ·
GeopoliticsBrazil is set to cut in on China's rare earths dominance
Brazil is seeing increasing demand for its vast reserves of rare earth elements. Global mining giants are betting on Brazil as the next powerhouse for critical magnetic metals and…
Source: The Guardian – World ·
GeopoliticsMiddle East crisis live: Israeli army captures strategic castle in Lebanon in deepest incursion into country in 26 years
Capture of Beaufort castle near the city of Nabatiyeh comes despite a nominal ceasefire and shortly before talks due in the USFootage this morning showed the Israeli army flag rai…
Source: The Guardian – World ·
GeopoliticsRecruiter who was allowed to buy back his insolvent firm falls behind on payments after offering staff Vegas trip
Premier Group Recruitment went into administration with debts of £2.9m – including £647,000 owed to HMRCA recruitment executive – who was allowed to buy back the assets of his bus…
Source: The Guardian – World ·
Geopolitics‘It’ll be like Barbenheimer’: UK gripped by new wave of Beatlemania in lead-up to four biopics
Fab Four are still making waves 60 years on – and upcoming Sam Mendes films are expected to turn the hype up to 11If anyone needed a reminder of the enduring cultural clout of the…
Source: The Guardian – World ·
GeopoliticsNicola Sturgeon: I feel as if I’m serving a sentence for a crime I did not commit
Former Scottish first minister says she will not apologise for actions of her ex- husband found guilty of embezzlementNicola Sturgeon has said feels like she is “serving a sentenc…
Source: The Guardian – World ·
GeopoliticsGermany’s embattled nightlife scene welcomes plan to reclassify clubs
There is hope that a change to building regulations could resurrect music clubs, which have been hit by rising rents, social shifts and noise disputesA move by the German governme…
Source: The Guardian – World ·
GeopoliticsThousands without power in Perth as destructive storms hit WA
Wind gusts up to 125km/h forecast to hit city as residents urged to stay away from windowsGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastTens of thousands of residents…
Source: The Guardian – World ·
GeopoliticsGovernment declines to protect Indigenous sacred site to be bulldozed for Brisbane Olympic stadium
Environment minister Murray Watt decides against emergency declaration to halt construction but does not rule out ‘longer term protections’Get our breaking news email, free app or…
Source: The Guardian – World ·
GeopoliticsJapan defence minister rebuffs claims of ‘new militarism’ levelled by China
Shinjiro Koizumi says Japan valued as a ‘peace-loving’ nation while China expands military capabilities ‘without sufficient transparency’Japan’s defence minister took a veiled swi…
Source: BBC News – World ·
GeopoliticsJapan defence minister denies militarism and criticises China's 'huge arsenal'
Shinjiro Koizumi makes some of Tokyo's most pointed remarks yet in the dispute over Japan's military build-up.
Source: The New York Times – World ·
GeopoliticsAs Deaths From U.S. Boat Strikes Pass 200, Locals Tally an Even Greater Cost
Residents of coastal communities in Colombia and Ecuador said the airstrike campaign was making many reconsider anything involving the ocean as a livelihood.
Source: The New York Times – World ·
GeopoliticsWhere Is Toronto’s Best Party? Try the Basement.
Millennials who yearn for a bygone era of dancing that feels pure and more organic are bringing back the basement jam, popularized decades ago by Toronto’s Caribbean diaspora.
Source: The New York Times – World ·
GeopoliticsIn Taiwan, ‘Mainland Spouses’ From China Become a Focus of Infiltration Fears
A Chinese-born woman accused of infiltration has set off a debate over how Taiwan defends its democracy without profiling migrants from China.
Source: Times of India – World ·
GeopoliticsTitans take on champions: Shubman Gill, Rajat Patidar chase legacy as GT and RCB eye 2nd IPL crown
Defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru face Gujarat Titans in a thrilling IPL 2026 final. Both teams boast in-form captains, Rajat Patidar and Shubman Gill, and formidabl…
Source: Times of India – World ·
GeopoliticsNFL Trade Rumors: Chiefs eye Bears TE and Giants pass rusher
The Kansas City Chiefs have been linked to two potential trade targets in ESPN's offseason simulation. One proposal would bring Chicago Bears tight end Cole Kmet to Kansas City fo…
Source: Times of India – World ·
Geopolitics2 restaurant owners in Bengaluru held for selling beef as mutton
Bengaluru police arrested two men for allegedly deceiving customers by serving beef disguised as mutton at their restaurant. Investigations confirmed the allegations after plaincl…
Source: Times of India – World ·
GeopoliticsDK Yes: Citing fuel price hike and traffic jams, Shivakumar opts for low-key ceremony
D K Shivakumar will be sworn in as Karnataka's 25th Chief Minister on June 3rd at 3:30 pm, following months of political maneuvering and a power tussle with Siddaramaiah. The simp…
Source: Times of India – World ·
GeopoliticsMohini Mani's demise: Vijay and Trisha Krishnan reach Ajith Kumar's residence
Actor Ajith Kumar returned to Chennai following his mother Mohini Mani's passing at 89. Several film and political figures, including Vijay and Trisha Krishnan, visited his resid…
Source: Times of India – World ·
GeopoliticsWatch: US strikes another vessel in 'narco-trafficking' routes, killing three
In a bold move against drug trafficking, US military forces have launched a series of airstrikes on vessels suspected of transporting narcotics in the eastern Pacific, leading to …
Source: Times of India – World ·
GeopoliticsIn first address as CDS, Gen NS Raja Subramani vows modernisation and innovation
Lt Gen NS Raja Subramani (Retd) assumed charge as India's Chief of Defence Staff, succeeding Gen Anil Chauhan. He pledged to drive military modernization through innovation, colla…
Source: Times of India – World ·
GeopoliticsQuote of the day by Idris Elba
From the gritty neighborhoods of East London to the dazzling film sets of Hollywood, Idris Elba's story is a powerful testament to conquering the fear of failure. By investing his…
Source: Times of India – World ·
GeopoliticsVideo: Mamata loses her cool at hospital authorities with Abhishek on stretcher
A video shows Mamata Banerjee confronting hospital officials in Kolkata, reportedly over her nephew Abhishek Banerjee's treatment after an alleged attack. BJP leaders criticized B…
Source: Times of India – World ·
GeopoliticsBengaluru Police issue strict advisory ahead of RCB vs GT IPL 2026 final
Bengaluru Police have issued a stern advisory for the IPL 2026 final, urging fans to celebrate responsibly. Public gatherings, unauthorised LED screens, live screenings outside ve…
Source: Times of India – World ·
GeopoliticsIndian-origin Disney manager gets 2.5-year jail term in Russia over drug case
An Indian-origin Disney executive, Jugal Daterao, has received a two-and-a-half-year prison sentence in Russia for drug possession and smuggling. Authorities found THC-infused gu…
Source: Times of India – World ·
GeopoliticsEnd of an era for Air India colonies in Mumbai’s Kalina as last of the occupants leave
Here is a summary of the article in 4 clear bullet points: • Air India's Kalina staff colonies in Mumbai are being evacuated. • The site, spanning 184 acres, is being taken over …
Source: Times of India – World ·
GeopoliticsDelhi delivery executive delivers vibrator, asks woman, ‘Why this? Use me instead’
Customers are reporting disturbing encounters with delivery personnel who are revealing knowledge of their private purchases, particularly from quick commerce platforms. Incidents…
Source: Times of India – World ·
GeopoliticsWatch: Massive meteor explosion rattles houses across northeastern US
A meteor exploded over the northeastern United States on Saturday, unleashing a sonic boom equivalent to 300 tons of TNT. The bright daytime fireball, estimated to be about three …
Source: Times of India – World ·
GeopoliticsHow has Virat Kohli fared against Gujarat Titans?
Virat Kohli's exceptional record against Gujarat Titans, boasting 503 runs at 71.85, continues to be a focal point as Royal Challengers Bengaluru face GT in the IPL 2026 final. Ha…
Source: Times of India – World ·
GeopoliticsTwo brothers die in lightning strike while trekking to world’s highest Shiva temple
Tragedy struck on the Chandrashila trek route near Tungnath. Two brothers from Lucknow were killed by a lightning strike. Their companions survived the severe weather. Rescue team…
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