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Source: The Hindu – World ·
GeopoliticsU.S. military strike on alleged drug boat in eastern Pacific kills one, leaves two survivors
The Pentagon watchdog said last week that it will evaluate whether the U.S. military followed an established targeting framework when carrying out the attacks on alleged drug-smug…
Source: The Hindu – World ·
GeopoliticsHuman Rights Watch says U.S. deported thousands of Cubans, Venezuelans to danger in Mexico
More than half of the Cubans deported had a criminal record, but only 16% were for violent crimes, according to the researchers and one-fourth had no criminal history
Source: The Hindu – World ·
GeopoliticsChinese dissident escapes to South Korea by rubber boat
The reported escape of veteran Chinese activist Dong Guangping to South Korea has drawn international attention to the challenges faced by political dissidents seeking asylum
Source: The Hindu – World ·
GeopoliticsRussian lawmakers want banks, their staff to help fight Ukrainian drones
Russia’s lower house of Parliament has approved a bill allowing banks to install anti-drone systems and authorise selected employees to counter incoming Ukrainian drones
Source: The Hindu – World ·
GeopoliticsPhilippine bishop, ex-ICC judge lead new inquiry into thousands of Duterte-era killings
Raul Pangalangan, a Philippine lawyer and ex-ICC judge, said the commission he will head ‘was created to ensure that the stories of victims, survivors and families are heard, veri…
Source: The Hindu – World ·
GeopoliticsPope Leo decries 'sharp intensification' of war in Ukraine
‘I am following with concern the war in Ukraine,’ Leo, the first U.S. Pope, said
Source: The Hindu – World ·
GeopoliticsIsrael says it killed new Hamas military leader in Gaza
Family members of a man called Mohammed Odeh said he was killed in the strike, but did not confirm he was the leader of the military wing. Hamas has not commented
Source: The Hindu – World ·
GeopoliticsBangladesh probes hospital deaths of six newborns
Health authorities in Bangladesh are investigating the deaths of six newborns at a private hospital in Dhaka amid reports of ventilation and air-conditioning failure
Source: The Hindu – World ·
GeopoliticsU.S. envoy warns Spain to be 'very careful' in deepening ties with China
U.S. Ambassador Benjamin Leon cautioned Spain against allowing Chinese companies greater access to strategic sectors such as telecommunications and defence
Source: The Hindu – World ·
GeopoliticsFire at London kosher store in arson-hit area not ruled 'suspicious'
Emergency crews responded to a major fire at a kosher supermarket in north London on Wednesday amid heightened concerns following recent attacks targeting Jewish community sites
Source: The Hindu – World ·
GeopoliticsHungary's Parliament votes to remain member of International Criminal Court
The Hungarian Parliament has backed legislation maintaining the country’s membership in the International Criminal Court, the world’s permanent tribunal for war crimes and genocide
Source: The Hindu – World ·
GeopoliticsChina asks Quad to stop meddling in maritime affairs in its neighbourhood
Certain countries should stop meddling in maritime affairs in China's neighbourhood and earnestly respect regional countries’ efforts to safeguard peace and stability, says Chines…
Source: The Hindu – World ·
GeopoliticsUganda closes its border with Congo as cases of a rare Ebola type surge
Ugandan authorities have ordered the closure of the border with Congo amid a surge in Ebola cases
Source: The Hindu – World ·
GeopoliticsHezbollah says clashed with Israeli troops in south Lebanon beyond 'yellow line'
Israel stepped up strikes on south and east Lebanon on Tuesday (May 26), issuing evacuation warnings for at least 50 towns and villages and killing at least 31 people, as Hezbolla…
Source: The Hindu – World ·
GeopoliticsWHO warns of 'catastrophic collision' of Ebola and war in DR Congo
Neighbouring Uganda, which has recorded seven cases of the Bundibugyo strain of Ebola responsible for the outbreak, announced it was shutting its border with the DRC with immediat…
Source: The Hindu – World ·
GeopoliticsIran says U.S., Israel goal still to overthrow Islamic republic
The Ministry said it received intelligence that the U.S. and Israel would seek to "intensify economic pressure", create divisions in the country among religious and ethnic groups …
Source: The Hindu – World ·
GeopoliticsSpain PM keeps backing ex-leader targeted in graft probe
The affair is part of a growing list of graft cases that have raised questions about the viability of Mr. Sanchez's minority Socialist government and contributed to a string of he…
Source: The Hindu – World ·
GeopoliticsWatch: ED raids on Pinarayi: Why the Left alleges a Congress-BJP nexus | Above the Fold | 27.05.2026
In today’s episode, we look at the ED raids linked to former Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, the latest Karnataka leadership shuffle developments, and the SC upholding the…
Source: The Hindu – World ·
GeopoliticsTrump Board of Peace's official Gaza fund is empty
The source said money had not been deposited because the fund was designed for the reconstruction and development phase, which has not yet been reached.
Source: The Hindu – World ·
GeopoliticsTibet’s exiled government leader sworn in
The government's ‘sikyong’, or leader, Penpa Tsering, was elected for a second term, after taking 61% in the preliminary round, a high enough threshold to win outright.
Source: The Hindu – World ·
GeopoliticsTrump says U.S. not satisfied yet on deal with Iran
Iran is very much intent, they want very much to make a deal. So far they haven’t gotten there ... we’re not satisfied with it, but we will be, says U.S. President Donald Tr…
Source: The Hindu – World ·
GeopoliticsIran says war unlikely as Trump warns he may ‘finish the job’
Iran and the U.S. have traded threats for weeks while negotiating through Pakistani mediation
Source: The Hindu – World ·
GeopoliticsU.S. military conducts another defensive strike against Iran
Speaking at the start of a Cabinet meeting, Donald Trump expressed confidence that a deal is nea
Source: Inc. ·
EntrepreneurshipThinking Isn’t Random—Your Brain Uses Specific Shapes
New research shows brain waves travel in distinct shapes—and those patterns could one day help doctors strengthen memory and treat cognitive decline.
Source: Inc. ·
EntrepreneurshipThe Number of Americans Who Want to Move Abroad Has Quadrupled. Here’s Why
Open the source article for full details and context.
Source: Inc. ·
EntrepreneurshipSupergoop Founder Holly Thaggard’s New Company Aims to Disrupt Bottled Water
Five years after her blockbuster sale to Blackstone, the queen of sunscreen is launching a PFA-free canned water, WaterOuai.
Source: Inc. ·
EntrepreneurshipThe Climate Argument That Sounds Reasonable—and Is Completely Wrong
A surprisingly common argument about climate change sounds completely reasonable—until you spot the massive category error making everyone dumber.
Source: Inc. ·
Entrepreneurship‘Democracy Dies in HR’ Is Great Clickbait—and Bad Management Analysis
A viral headline targets the department everyone loves to hate, but pinning corporate mediocrity on HR misunderstands how modern employment actually works.
Source: Your Story ·
StartupsEMotorad inducts former Cars24 CEO Himanshu Ratnoo as co-founder
The induction of Himanshu Ratnoo is aimed at driving the expansion plans of EMotorad globally.
Source: Your Story ·
StartupsTiea Connectors raises Rs 77 Cr in Series A led by IvyCap Ventures
Tiea Connectors will use the funding to expand manufacturing capacity, strengthen R&D and product engineering, accelerate automation, and scale operations across sectors such …
Source: Your Story ·
StartupsPhysis Capital announces final close of maiden Rs 400 crore fund
Physis Capital aims to invest in 15-20 startups by December 2026 with particular focus on segments of consumer-tech, fintech, and deeptech.
Source: Your Story ·
StartupsSingapore court orders jail term for Byju Raveendran for contempt of court
The Singapore court has sentenced Byju Raveendran, the founder of BYJU’S, to six months in jail. The court found that Raveendran had disobeyed multiple orders related to his asset…
Source: Your Story ·
StartupsOla Electric gets regulatory approval for commercial e-scooter launch
The vehicle appears to be based on Ola Electric's existing S1 platform, configured for commercial use cases such as food delivery, quick-commerce logistics and urban fleet operati…
Source: Wired ·
Tech & StartupsNASA Details Its Plan to Build a Lunar Base at the Moon’s South Pole
The project’s first mission could arrive as soon as this year, with a little help from Blue Origin.
Source: TechCrunch ·
Tech & StartupsAirbnb-backed WeRoad raises $58M to take its group travel platform to the US
WeRoad, the Milan-based group travel startup, has raised a $58 million Series C round led by Airbnb as it prepares for its first major expansion outside Europe. The funding brings…
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsChina’s Type 054B frigate makes carrier force debut with Liaoning for live-fire drills
Chinese aircraft carrier Liaoning and its strike group are holding a live-fire exercise in the Pacific east of the Philippines, following one of its longest deployments in the Sou…
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsFrom scholarships to professorships: Jockey Club nurtures future leaders and supports higher education
[Sponsored content] “The Hong Kong Jockey Club Chairman’s Scholarship has not only provided me with financial support but has also enabled me to participate in a wide range of com…
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsRussia’s military activity has Japan fearing a dual-front war
Japan’s call to maintain “impeccable” defences on its northern frontier reflects Tokyo’s deepening concern over growing Russian military activity in the region, analysts say. They…
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsHong Kong ‘Happy Ghost’ actress Lo Ming-chu dies at 47 in 2016 – SCMP archive
Hong Kong ‘Happy Ghost’ actress Sheree Lo dies after suffering heart attack By Christy Leung This article was first published on May 27, 2016 Former Hong Kong actress Sheree Lo Mi…
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsIsrael pounds Lebanon with heaviest bombing in weeks, expands ground operations
Israel pounded Lebanon with more than 120 air strikes on Tuesday in one of the heaviest days of bombing in weeks, Lebanese security sources said, as Israeli Prime Minister Benjami…
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsMalaysia probes ex-anti-corruption chief Azam Baki over whistle-blower threat
Malaysia’s recently retired anti-corruption chief, Azam Baki, is under police investigation for allegedly threatening a whistle-blower linked to a mineral licence scandal involvin…
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
Geopolitics‘Local or global’ tournaments? Lawmakers seek clarity on costly fencing arena
Hong Kong lawmakers have called for greater clarity on a proposed HK$10 billion project featuring a fencing arena in the Northern Metropolis, questioning its “immense cost” and wh…
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsChina film about woman whose killing of husband framed as result of domestic violence banned
A feminist film which won an award at an international film festival last year has been ordered to withdraw its coming release for violating the law in China. The film Her Heart B…
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsChina adds AI chips to secure technology assessment list amid US curbs
For the first time, China has included artificial intelligence chips in its official “secure and reliable” technology assessments, expanding the scope of a state-backed drive to a…
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsFrom wedding photographers to farm gadgets, Chinese campaign warns of spy risks
Foreign spies in China have disguised themselves as wedding photographers near naval ports, or have collected mapping data using advanced radar and GPS optical lenses mounted on c…
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