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Source: The Hindu – World ·
GeopoliticsEarthquake of 5.8 magnitude hits Peru, damaging buildings and injuring 27
Here are four clear bullet points summarizing the news article: • A 5.8 magnitude earthquake struck southern Peru on May 19, 2026, injuring 27 people and damaging buildings. • Th…
Source: The Hindu – World ·
Geopolitics14 militants killed in clash between two rival groups in northwest Pakistan
At least 14 militants were killed during intense fighting between two rival armed groups in northwestern Pakistan, according to local security officials
Source: The Hindu – World ·
GeopoliticsU.S. lost 42 aircraft, including fighter jets, MQ-9 Reaper drones in Iran war: report
The number of aircraft damaged or destroyed may remain subject to revision due to multiple factors, including classification, ongoing combat activity, and attribution, the Congres…
Source: The Hindu – World ·
GeopoliticsIsraeli forces intercept the remaining activist flotilla vessels headed for Gaza
Israel has called the flotilla ‘a provocation for the sake of provocation’ with no real intent to deliver aid to Gaza
Source: The Hindu – World ·
GeopoliticsHormuz crisis: Australian LNG to India will surge, says Australian High Commissioner
Australian LNG could reach eastern India through a crisis-free Indian Ocean route, the High Commissioner says; lithium and copper may follow for the clean-energy shift
Source: The Hindu – World ·
GeopoliticsU.K. cancels a planned rise in motor fuel tax
Prime Minister Keir Starmer said the ‘government is stepping in to keep fuel costs down for millions of drivers’, understanding the pressure of energy and fuel costs because of …
Source: The Hindu – World ·
GeopoliticsUkraine ally Britain eases sanctions on Russian oil as fuel prices surge over Iran conflict
The closure of Strait of Hormuz and fears of fuel shortage have pushed Britain to temporarily ease sanctions on Russian oil refined in third countries
Source: The Hindu – World ·
GeopoliticsResidents of Lithuania's capital told to shelter as drone alarm underlines NATO's eastern jitters
Authorities in Vilnius instructed residents to take shelter after drone alarms were triggered, underscoring growing security concerns along NATO’s eastern frontier amid heightened…
Source: The Hindu – World ·
GeopoliticsEuropean Union paves way to finalise U.S. trade deal and avoid Trump tariff hike
The European Union makes a provisional agreement with the U.S. on May 20 agreeing to remove import duties on U.S. industrial goods and grant preferential access to U.S. farm and s…
Source: The Hindu – World ·
GeopoliticsU.S.-Iran talks: Pakistan's Interior Minister travels to Tehran for second time within a week
Pakistan Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi arrived in Tehran for his second visit within a week as regional diplomatic activity intensified amid ongoing U.S.-Iran discussions and ris…
Source: The Hindu – World ·
GeopoliticsWatch: Why WHO is worried about Ebola outbreak | Above the Fold | 20.05.2026
In today’s episode, we look at the WHO’s highest-level alert over the Ebola outbreak in Central Africa, PM Modi’s meetings with Giorgia Meloni, Vladimir Putin’s high-stakes Beijin…
Source: The Hindu – World ·
GeopoliticsPutin, Xi hail ‘resilient’ relations in talks days after Trump’s China visit
Beijing and Moscow have ‘continuously deepened our political mutual trust and strategic coordination’ with a resilience that remains unyielding, says Chinese President
Source: The Hindu – World ·
GeopoliticsWar would spread beyond West Asia, say Iran Guards
Iran’s Revolutionary Guards issued their own threat, saying, “if the aggression against Iran is repeated, the promised regional war will this time spread far beyond the region, an…
Source: The Hindu – World ·
GeopoliticsIsrael’s Ben Gvir sparks row over video of bound activists
Captioned “Welcome to Israel”, the footage posted by Minister Itamar Ben Gvir shows dozens of activists forced to kneel with their hands tied and foreheads on the ground
Source: The Hindu – World ·
GeopoliticsU.S. indicts former Cuban President as pressure builds
The Justice Department charged the influential former President over the deadly 1996 downing of two civilian planes manned by anti-Castro pilots
Source: The Hindu – World ·
GeopoliticsIran examining U.S. proposal, as Trump says in ‘final stages’ of talks
Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baqaei said the Islamic Republic had “received the points of view of the American side and we are currently examining them”
Source: The Hindu – World ·
GeopoliticsNo double standards, we condemn Russia, U.S. and Israel for international law violations: Norway’s Foreign Minister
In an interview after Modi-Store bilateral, Norwegian FM Eide says India and Norway must resist over-dependence on global powers for trade or technology
Source: The Hindu – World ·
GeopoliticsMyanmar military claims recapture of Thai border town
The southern Myanmar border town of Mawtaung is a relatively minor trading post, transiting $26.7 million of freight in the 2023-24 financial year, according to Myanmar official s…
Source: The Hindu – World ·
GeopoliticsPhilippine Supreme Court says won’t stop ICC arrest of drug war enforcer
The interim ruling clears the way for the potential arrest of Senator Ronald Dela Rosa, the former national police chief who was the chief enforcer of ex-President Rodrigo Duterte…
Source: The Hindu – World ·
GeopoliticsZuckerberg says he feels ‘weight’ of Meta layoffs
In a memo to staff on May 20, Mark Zuckerberg expressed thanks to departing employees and sought to reassure those remaining
Source: Inc. ·
EntrepreneurshipWant to Raise Successful Kids in the Age of AI? A New Study Has Some Numbers You Should See
We likely need to demand more from the companies building these products.
Source: Inc. ·
EntrepreneurshipA Neuroscientist’s 3-Step Plan to Overcome Writer’s Block
Can you white knuckle your way past writer’s block? Sure, but this neuroscientist’s approach is more pleasant and more effective.
Source: Inc. ·
EntrepreneurshipHow Minted Won Over the Wedding Industry by Going All-In on Its Most Premium Customers
Minted’s CEO and co-founder Melissa Kim devised a strategy that led the company to double its profits.
Source: Inc. ·
EntrepreneurshipWall Street Is Betting Big on Tech and Chips, but a Rare Sell Signal Just Flashed for the First Time in Years
Bank of America’s fund manager survey suggests choppy trading ahead.
Source: Inc. ·
Entrepreneurship5 Books to Help Leaders Avoid Burnout on the Journey to Success
These books help high-achieving leaders prevent burnout, build resilience, and sustain success without sacrificing wellbeing.
Source: Your Story ·
StartupsPayments firm Primer raises $100M in Series C to build AI infra for global payments
The company said the fresh capital will be used to accelerate development of its AI-powered payments products and expand aggressively in the US market, which it expects will contr…
Source: Your Story ·
StartupsDirect selling, ecommerce competition intensifies: Report
India’s direct selling industry is facing rising competition from ecommerce, D2C and quick-commerce platforms as consumer expectations shift toward faster, digital-first shopping …
Source: Your Story ·
StartupsAgnikul Successfully Test-Fires 4 Semi-Cryogenic Rocket Engines
India’s space startup Agnikul successfully test-fired 4 semi-cryogenic rocket engines in a single test, marking a major step toward future orbital launches.
Source: Wired ·
Tech & StartupsStearns and Foster Promo Codes: $300 Off in May
Discover the best Stearns and Foster promo codes, discounts, and deals to elevate your sleep experience with premium comfort and quality.
Source: Wired ·
Tech & StartupsHerman Miller Promo Code & Discounts: Save up to 40% in May 2026
Whether you’re looking for a Herman Miller promo code or discounts in their sale, here is how to save on the world's best ergonomic office furniture this month.
Source: Wired ·
Tech & StartupsData Brokers’ and AI Firms’ Opt-Out Forms Are Built to Fail, Report Finds
A new study finds AI companies, defense firms, and dating apps are among 38 data collectors allegedly using manipulative design to confuse users while collecting their data.
Source: TechCrunch ·
Tech & Startups‘Ask YouTube’ brings AI-powered conversational search to video, adds Gemini Omni to Shorts
Google is completely revamping its search experience, and that doesn't stop at YouTube.
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsUS suspected of forcing Norway to cancel Malaysia’s US$147 million missile order
Norway’s revocation of export licences for a naval missile system sold to Malaysia has thrust into sharp relief the United States’ ability to kill an arms deal between two other s…
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsChina ‘outpacing the US’ in biotech race to find cure for Parkinson’s disease
Chinese researchers claim to be outpacing international competitors in the development of stem cell therapies for Parkinson’s disease, citing higher efficiency and a faster clinic…
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsSingapore, Japan, South Korea boost Ebola screening after WHO alert
Governments across Asia are tightening border screening and quarantine preparedness as health authorities work to contain a growing Ebola outbreak in Central Africa. Several gover…
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsHow Xi and Putin are trying to shape a polycentric world: takeaways from the summit
Chinese President Xi Jinping hosted Russian President Vladimir Putin in Beijing on Wednesday. Putin’s trip to Beijing came only days after US President Donald Trump’s closely watc…
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsThailand’s Singha beer dynasty rocked by sexual abuse allegations
Allegations of sexual assault by an heir to a beer fortune against his own older brother have thrust one of Thailand’s richest families into an uncomfortable spotlight, stunning a…
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsBolivia’s capital under siege as protests and blockades deepen crisis for president
Bolivia’s President Rodrigo Paz faces a deepening crisis as widespread protests and blockades leave the political capital under siege less than six months after he took office. Tw…
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsJoint Nigeria-US strikes kill 175 Isis fighters
A joint operation by the United States and Nigeria against Islamic State fighters has killed 175 over the past few days, Nigeria’s military said on Tuesday, while the head of the …
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsChina teacher slams student’s complaint about lack of benches in smoking area, reignites debate
A Chinese student’s complaint about the lack of benches in a university smoking area has been strongly rejected by a teacher, reigniting discussions on smoking publicly in China. …
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsHong Kong adds 820 extra flights to ease disruption from Middle East war
Hong Kong authorities have approved 820 additional flights and fast-tracked 4,100 adjustment applications to help airlines respond to sudden surges in passenger and cargo demand a…
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsDozens could face criminal charges over London’s 2017 Grenfell Tower inferno
British police said on Tuesday they would ask prosecutors to consider charging 57 people and 20 organisations with criminal offences over the Grenfell Tower blaze, almost a decade…
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsCould Putin, Trump visits pave the way for ‘trilateral coordination’ with China?
As energy cooperation tops the summit agenda, back-to-back state visits of Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin could pave the way for emerging “trilateral coordination” between China,…
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
Geopolitics‘Mr Ho’ pleads guilty to stabbing ‘Mrs Ho’ as prison sentence looms
A Hong Kong court has denied bail to internet personality “Mr Ho” after he pleaded guilty to stabbing his 45-year-old wife “Mrs Ho” in a domestic violence dispute that escalated i…
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsIn Malaysia, drug-laced vape seizures stoke US-like ‘zombie epidemic’ fears
Viral “zombie vape” videos of young Malaysian men appearing dazed and disoriented after vaping have intensified concern that drug-laced liquids are spreading through the country’s…
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