Current Affairs
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Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsWhat is the political weight of Diaoyutai guesthouse where Putin is staying?
When Russian President Vladimir Putin arrived in Beijing on Tuesday evening for a two-day state visit, he once again returned to his “second home” at the Diaoyutai State Guesthous…
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsJapan, South Korea hone diplomatic ‘muscle memory’ amid Taiwan worries
When South Korean President Lee Jae Myung and Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi met on Tuesday, they had energy security atop the agenda – and something harder to name top of…
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsOutbreak of rare Ebola strain sparks race to find vaccines and treatments
An escalating outbreak of a rare Ebola strain in the Democratic Republic of Congo has kicked off a race to find vaccines and treatments that can be quickly tested and rolled out t…
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsFinal report reveals truth behind deadly Singapore Airlines flight SQ321 turbulence
Two years after severe turbulence left one passenger dead and dozens injured on a Singapore Airlines (SIA) flight, investigators have released their final report, addressing major…
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsChina turns to Russian oil as Gulf supply drops – but is it too expensive?
While China’s oil and gas imports from Gulf nations plunged in April amid the Strait of Hormuz crisis during the US-Israeli war on Iran, shipments from Russia have provided Beijin…
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsHow Vladimir Putin’s chance encounter with a Chinese boy in Beijing shaped a life’s path
Russian President Vladimir Putin met Chinese engineer Peng Pai on Wednesday, over a quarter century after a chance encounter between the two when Peng was 12 years old during Puti…
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsHow war-risk marine insurance can set Hong Kong apart
As conflict in the Middle East sends marine insurance costs surging, Hong Kong has an opening to prove that it is more than a port city by becoming a trusted centre for risk prici…
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsChina’s Top Numerical Control rides investor fervour for aerospace to 80% IPO gain
Shares of Chinese aviation and aerospace parts supplier Shanghai Top Numerical Control Technology ended 80 per cent higher on its debut in Hong Kong on Wednesday, as investors con…
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsHong Kong tycoon Li Ka-shing to subsidise liver cancer surgery for 200 patients
Hong Kong tycoon Li Ka-shing’s charity will expand support for liver cancer patients by subsidising surgery fees for 200 patients over the next three years, enabling access to cut…
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsPhilippines’ top court rejects Dela Rosa’s bid to block ICC arrest warrant
The Philippine Supreme Court refused on Wednesday to block the arrest of a fugitive senator wanted by the International Criminal Court over his role in the nation’s deadly drug wa…
Source: Al Jazeera – News ·
GeopoliticsRepublican Thomas Massie who stood up to Trump defeated in Kentucky primary
With an estimated 72 percent of the vote counted, Ed Gallrein led with 54.4 percent to Massie’s 45.6 percent.
Source: Al Jazeera – News ·
GeopoliticsChina’s Xi Jinping, Russian President Vladimir Putin hold talks in Beijing
Xi and Putin hold talks just days after US President Donald Trump made an official visit to China.
Source: Al Jazeera – News ·
GeopoliticsArsenal fans erupt after team secures Premier League crown
Arsenal has won the Premier League, ending a 22-year drought.
Source: Al Jazeera – News ·
GeopoliticsFear grips eastern DR Congo amid deadly Ebola outbreak
From Bukavu to Kinshasa, concern is spreading among residents and street vendors as Ebola cases rise.
Source: Al Jazeera – News ·
GeopoliticsDaughter honours security guard father killed while protecting mosque
The daughter of mosque security guard Amin Abdullah is remembering him as the “absolute best dad in the world.”
Source: Al Jazeera – News ·
GeopoliticsJones, Jackson move to Republican primary run-off in Georgia governor race
Burt Jones and Rick Jackson will face each other again in the June 16 run-off.
Source: Al Jazeera – News ·
GeopoliticsKnicks rally from 22 points down to stun Cavs in overtime
Jalen Brunson scores 38 points as the New York Knicks beat the Cleveland Cavaliers 115-104 in Game One.
Source: Al Jazeera – News ·
Geopolitics‘Cockroach Janta Party’: Top Indian judge’s comment sparks satire, protest
Controversial remark by Supreme Court chief justice triggers a political movement, with thousands of Gen Z signing in.
Source: Al Jazeera – News ·
GeopoliticsUN cuts global growth forecast, blaming Middle East crisis
UN economists forecast global GDP to grow 2.5 percent in 2026 and 2.8 percent in 2027.
Source: Al Jazeera – News ·
GeopoliticsBangladesh beat Pakistan by 78 runs to clinch historic Test series win
Taijul Islam's six-for helps Bangladesh bowl out the visitors for 328 in their first home series win over Pakistan.
Source: Al Jazeera – News ·
GeopoliticsTaiwan’s president says future will not be decided by ‘external forces’
President Lai says Taiwan's future is up to its people as the island faces Chinese and US headwinds.
Source: Al Jazeera – News ·
GeopoliticsForeign fishing vessels empty Mauritanian waters
Who is benefiting from the fishing agreements between Mauritania's government and foreign vessels?
Source: Al Jazeera – News ·
GeopoliticsIran war day 82: Tehran warns of ‘new fronts’ as Trump sets deadline
Iran says it learned from past clashes as Trump gives Tehran 'two to three days' to reach a deal.
Source: Al Jazeera – News ·
GeopoliticsChinese supertankers exit Hormuz as Trump, Vance talk up Iran deal
Oil prices ease amid the latest comments from the White House, but experts warn they will stay high even after any deal.
Source: Al Jazeera – News ·
GeopoliticsPutin hails ‘unshakable foundations’ in meeting with China’s Xi
China’s Xi Jinping has welcomed Russian President Vladimir Putin to Beijing.
Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) – World ·
GeopoliticsTaiwan's Lai rejects China pressure, pledges stronger defense
Lai Ching-te defended Taiwan's sovereignty after US President Donald Trump suggested that arms sales to the island could be used as leverage in talks with China.
Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) – World ·
GeopoliticsMillions follow India's viral 'cockroach' movement
What started as an internet joke is fast becoming young India's newest symbol of resilience, survival and collective frustration. Meanwhile, PM Modi has reached Italy for the last…
Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) – World ·
GeopoliticsEnhanced Games: Pushing human potential or lethal circus?
Investors like Peter Thiel and Donald Trump Jr. see the Enhanced Games as proof of how far human limits can stretch. For doping experts, the danger is clear and grave. DW explains…
Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) – World ·
GeopoliticsEU is failing to cut pesticide use
With binding cut targets scrapped, the European Union's pledge to halve pesticide use is stalling — even as controversial chemicals like glyphosate remain on sale across the bloc.
Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) – World ·
GeopoliticsGermany news: Ebola patient admitted to Berlin hospital
An American doctor infected with the Ebola virus has been flown to Berlin's Charité hospital for specialist treatment. Meanwhile, three people remain missing in Görlitz following …
Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) – World ·
GeopoliticsMeta's pre-teen profile on Insta: How an AI will scan images of birthday cakes and bone structure to remove users under 13 years of age
Instagram and Facebook have a problem with underage users — there's too many of them. Parent company, Meta, aims to root out under-13s with an age-profiling AI. This plays into a …
Source: The Guardian – World ·
GeopoliticsGeorgia’s Republican races for governor and US Senate head to June runoffs
Keisha Lance Bottoms wins Democratic primary outright, while Republicans Burt Jones and Rick Jackson will face offThe Republican primary campaign for Georgia governor will go to a…
Source: The Guardian – World ·
GeopoliticsMiddle East crisis live: Iran’s Revolutionary Guards warns of war ‘beyond the region’ if US resumes attacks
IRCG comments come after Trump says he could strike Iran while insisting that Tehran still wants to make a dealTrump threatens ‘a big hit’ if Tehran does not make deal soonIran’s …
Source: The Guardian – World ·
GeopoliticsScrap stamp duty and council tax to fix London housing crisis, thinktank says
Centre for London report finds levy on property wealth would free up homes, fund social housing and help renters save for depositsStamp duty should be scrapped and replaced with a…
Source: The Guardian – World ·
GeopoliticsLimit social media ban for under-16s to unsafe apps, Starmer urged
Campaigners warn against blanket restrictions and say focus should be on blocking teenagers from platforms with ‘risky’ featuresOnline safety campaigners have urged Keir Starmer t…
Source: The Guardian – World ·
GeopoliticsStarmer to face Commons grilling at PMQs as Streeting plans resignation speech – UK politics live
The former health secretary will give resignation speech after prime minister’s questions Good morning. PMQs is back, and there are at least two obvious issues for Kemi Badenoch t…
Source: The Guardian – World ·
GeopoliticsUK relaxes strict sanctions on Russian crude as oil costs soar
Decision to allow import of jet fuel and diesel refined in third countries is criticised by Tories as ‘insane’The UK government has relaxed strict sanctions on Russian crude oil, …
Source: The Guardian – World ·
GeopoliticsLithuania lifts air alert after suspected drones approaching from Belarus diverted - Europe live
Incident comes just a day after Nato had to shoot down a suspected stray Ukrainian drone over EstoniaThe drone alert in Lithuania has just been lifted, with the country’s defence …
Source: The Guardian – World ·
GeopoliticsEU agrees to implement US trade deal struck last summer
MEPs had twice frozen ratification process in protest at Trump’s threat of higher tariffs and Greenland threatsThe EU has finally agreed to implement its trade deal with the US af…
Source: The Guardian – World ·
GeopoliticsMelbourne teenager Bianca Adler becomes youngest Australian to climb Mount Everest
The 18-year-old high school student reached the top of the world’s tallest mountain on her second attemptAn 18-year-old high school student from Melbourne became the youngest Aust…
Source: The Guardian – World ·
GeopoliticsLax rules and rise in for-profit childcare allow predators to abuse children, NSW inquiry finds
Greens MLC Abigail Boyd – who chaired inquiry – says system ‘failing too many children, families and educators’Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaki…
Source: The Guardian – World ·
GeopoliticsAlbanese’s department among those blocking 80% of FoI requests, scathing report finds
Report finds culture of ‘resistance and delay’ in the Australian parliament with more than 60% of requests having longer response times than mandated 30-day deadlineFollow our Aus…
Source: The Guardian – World ·
Geopolitics‘How are we going to survive this?’ Wellington faces six-month wait to halt sewage spill
Millions of litres of sewage have been spilling into the capital city’s waters since February after the catastrophic failure of a Moa Point wastewater plantA fix to stop millions …
Source: BBC News – World ·
GeopoliticsWhat we know about the San Diego mosque attack suspects
Authorities say the teenage suspects shared a "broad hatred" of multiple religions and racial groups.
Source: BBC News – World ·
GeopoliticsTrump endorses Paxton in Texas, gambling on a challenger with baggage in a crucial race
Trump's move dismayed Senate Republicans, many of whom have served with the Texan for decades.
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