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Source: The Hindu – World ·
GeopoliticsChina committed to not providing material support to Iran: U.S. trade representative Jamieson Greer
U.S. trade representative Jamieson Greer says they “have strategic stability with China” and Donald Trump is not seeking to have joint military operations with the Chinese
Source: The Hindu – World ·
GeopoliticsFreedom of speech 'not an absolute right', Hong Kong trial of Tiananmen activists hears
Hong Kong and Macau were once the only places in China where people could publicly mourn Beijing's deadly crackdown on pro-democracy demonstrators in Tiananmen Square on June 4, 1…
Source: The Hindu – World ·
GeopoliticsGaza-bound flotilla says Israeli forces intercept fleet near Cyprus
Fifty ships had departed from southwestern Turkey on May 14, as part of the flotilla
Source: The Hindu – World ·
GeopoliticsIran officially announces new body to manage Strait of Hormuz
Iran has largely blocked shipping through the vital strait since the outbreak of war with the United States and Israel on February 28
Source: The Hindu – World ·
Geopolitics46 children, adults kidnapped in southern Nigeria school attack: Christian group
CAN president for Oyo state, Elisha Olukayode Ogundiya, said that "46 persons, mostly children," aged from two to 16 were seized in the attacks in the southwestern state on May 15
Source: The Hindu – World ·
GeopoliticsHungarian President rejects resignation pressure from PM Magyar
Hungary’s President has reportedly refused to step down despite growing pressure from opposition leader Péter Magyar, according to local media reports
Source: The Hindu – World ·
GeopoliticsGeopolitics has changed since last India-Nordic Summit, conflicts on agenda for talks: Norwegian envoy
As U.S. sanction waivers on Russian oil lapse, oil and gas major exporter Norway could pitch for more energy supplies to India
Source: The Hindu – World ·
GeopoliticsIED blast kills three, including tribal chief, in northwest Pakistan
The blast occurred in a busy plaza in Wana town of South Waziristan district in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province
Source: The Hindu – World ·
GeopoliticsNigeria, U.S. carry out new strikes on Islamic State in Nigeria: AFRICOM
Northern Nigeria has faced the double threat of attacks from jihadist groups allied to IS and from criminal gangs that stalk villages and carry out mass kidnappings
Source: The Hindu – World ·
GeopoliticsTaiwan would ‘welcome’ its President speaking to Trump, Taiwanese Minister says
Taiwan Deputy Foreign Minister Chen Ming-chi said the government was seeking confirmation from the United States about whether Mr. Trump wanted to speak to Taiwanese President Lai…
Source: The Hindu – World ·
GeopoliticsPolitical tensions escalate as Philippines Senate begins vice-presidential impeachment proceedings
The Philippine Senate formally opened impeachment proceedings against the vice president as political tensions continued to intensify.
Source: The Hindu – World ·
GeopoliticsRevised Iranian proposal to end war shared with U.S., Pakistani source says
Tehran wants compensation for war damage, an end to the U.S. naval blockade, a guarantee of no further attacks, and resumption of Iranian oil sales
Source: The Hindu – World ·
GeopoliticsIsraeli troops intercept vessels from a flotilla trying to breach the blockade of Gaza
The Global Sumud Flotilla departed from the port of Marmaris last week to break the Gaza blockade
Source: The Hindu – World ·
GeopoliticsGold edges higher from over one-and-a-half-month low but higher yields cap gains
Spot gold was up 0.2% at $4,546.04 per ounce, as of 09:07 GMT (Greenwich Mean Time), after hitting its lowest level since March 30 earlier in the session. U.S. gold futures for …
Source: The Hindu – World ·
GeopoliticsPakistan deploys jet squadron, thousands of troops to Saudi Arabia amid escalating Iran war tensions
Pakistan has reportedly deployed fighter jets and thousands of troops to Saudi Arabia under a defense agreement as regional tensions involving Iran continue to escalate.
Source: The Hindu – World ·
GeopoliticsCongo announces three Ebola treatment centres in Ituri region amid outbreak
Health authorities say the current outbreak, first confirmed on Friday (May 15, 2026), is caused by the Bundibugyo virus, a rare variant of the Ebola disease that has no approved …
Source: The Hindu – World ·
GeopoliticsPM Modi receives Norway’s highest civilian honour
The Grand Cross is the highest grade of the Royal Norwegian Order of Merit and it is awarded for exceptional service in advancing Norway’s interests and international relations.
Source: The Hindu – World ·
GeopoliticsU.S. has shown flexibility on Iran maintaining limited nuclear activities, source says
The source said that on the issue of Iran’s frozen assets, however, Washington has so far only agreed to free one quarter of those assets according to a phased timetable.
Source: The Hindu – World ·
GeopoliticsEU’s Ursula von der Leyen wants to seal investment agreement with India, calls it ‘missing puzzle’
The investment agreement was being negotiated along with the trade deal but could not be finalised due to differences between the two sides, with dispute resolution being the most…
Source: The Hindu – World ·
GeopoliticsWatch: Clock is ticking for Iran, says Trump | Above the Fold | 18.05.2026
In today’s episode: Trump’s latest warning raises fears of new U.S. strikes on Iran and escalating tensions in West Asia. We also cover PM Modi’s talks with Nordic leaders, V.D. S…
Source: The Hindu – World ·
GeopoliticsIran submits new proposal, says U.S. open to sanctions relief
On May 17, Iran unveiled a new body, the Persian Gulf Strait Authority (PSGA), to control the Strait; according to the new mechanism, all ships seeking to transit the Strait shoul…
Source: The Hindu – World ·
GeopoliticsMore than 30 wounded in Russian attacks on Ukraine overnight
Moscow has been Ukrainian cities since it invaded more than four years ago but the latest Russian attack comes after both sides traded some of their bloodiest strikes in months
Source: The Hindu – World ·
GeopoliticsKeir Starmer will not set out a timetable to quit: U.K. Deputy PM
Lawmaker Wes Streeting, who quit as Health Minister last week, said on Saturday (May 17) he would stand in any formal leadership contest.
Source: The Hindu – World ·
GeopoliticsAddress ‘ground level challenges’, ease regulatory frameworks: Norwegian businesses tell Modi
At India-Norway Business and Research Summit, Modi, Store discuss enhancing investment, trade in India
Source: The Hindu – World ·
GeopoliticsCollaboration with India will help counter ‘future pandemics’, says African Union as Ebola outbreak spreads
AU says India-Africa Forum Summit on track. US Embassy in Uganda stops visa service
Source: The Hindu – World ·
GeopoliticsTwo suspects in shooting at San Diego mosque dead, police source says
Authorities earlier said they believe multiple people have been shot at the Islamic Centre about 9 miles (14 km) north of downtown San Diego
Source: The Hindu – World ·
GeopoliticsU.S. extends sanctions waiver on Russian seaborne oil by 30 days
The latest “temporary 30-day general license” will “provide the most vulnerable nations with the ability to temporarily access Russian oil currently stranded at sea,” Treasury Sec…
Source: The Hindu – World ·
GeopoliticsU.S. to screen for Ebola at airports, one American in Democratic Republic of Congo infected
The measures shared by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) come as the World Health Organisation has declared the deadly Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Rep…
Source: The Hindu – World ·
Geopolitics4 dead, 8 hurt as gunman opens fire in southern Turkiye: reports
At least two people were killed when the assailant opened fire at a restaurant, with the two others killed elsewhere and the assailant fleeing in a car
Source: The Hindu – World ·
GeopoliticsU.S. Justice Department drops all charges against Gautam Adani; case closed permanently
The case turned in Adani’s favour after prosecutors found no clear U.S. linkages and insufficient evidence to sustain the allegations, according to people familiar with the matter
Source: The Hindu – World ·
GeopoliticsFrom green shipping to blue economy: Modi hails India-Norway partnership
India and Norway upgrade ties to a “Green Strategic Partnership”; Norway PM Støre says both countries have “differences”, calls for them to unite against weaponization of diplomac…
Source: The Hindu – World ·
GeopoliticsTrump says delaying Iran attack at request of Gulf leaders
Donald Trump said he had “further instructed them to be prepared to go forward with a full, large scale assault of Iran, on a moment’s notice, in the event that an acceptable Deal…
Source: The Hindu – World ·
GeopoliticsHope PM Modi will use channels to Russia to help bring ceasefire in Ukraine: Norway PM Store
Speaking to Indian journalists, Mr. Store says he hopes India will put “pressure” on Russia by cutting oil imports
Source: The Hindu – World ·
GeopoliticsElon Musk loses blockbuster OpenAI suit as jury says too late
The swift decision caps a three-week trial that saw a parade of tech titans take the stand
Source: Inc. ·
EntrepreneurshipScience Says People Who Lose Weight on GLP-1 Drugs Face More Stigma Than People Who Stay Overweight. That’s Just Weird
I have thoughts.
Source: Inc. ·
EntrepreneurshipThe Perennial Labor Stat That Proves Millennials and Gen-Z Are Wrong About College
Most workers 25 and up claim college was a waste of money, but 20 years of data show a clear link between a degree and minuscule unemployment.
Source: Inc. ·
EntrepreneurshipGartner Says PR Budgets Will Double by 2027. AI Search Is Why
The brands showing up in recommendations are the ones that did the press work.
Source: Inc. ·
EntrepreneurshipThe FCC Just Reversed Course on a Key Restriction. It’s a Lifeline for Small Businesses
A controversial FCC policy could have opened the floodgates for hackers—and put your data at risk.
Source: Your Story ·
StartupsStartup news and updates: Daily roundup (May 18, 2026)
YourStory presents the daily news roundup from the Indian startup ecosystem and beyond. Here's the roundup for Friday, May 18, 2026.
Source: Wired ·
Tech & StartupsA Danish Couple’s Maverick African Research Finds Its Moment in RFK Jr.’s Vaccine Policy
The work of Peter Aaby and Christine Stabell Benn has long been controversial. Until Robert F. Kennedy Jr. became US health policy chief, most vaccine scientists tended to ignore …
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsTaxi driver, 65, arrested after crash kills pedestrian in Hong Kong
A 65-year-old taxi driver has been arrested after his vehicle collided with a pedestrian, who later died in hospital, marking Hong Kong’s second fatal crash involving an elderly c…
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsTrump’s China trip assessed, South Korea’s AI problem: 5 weekend reads you missed
We have put together stories from our coverage last weekend to help you stay informed about news across Asia and beyond. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please con…
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsThailand reels from deadly Bangkok train crash, its latest avoidable tragedy
Bangkok residents were digesting yet another avoidable tragedy on Monday after eight people were killed when a goods train ploughed into a city bus at a busy level crossing on Sat…
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsWhy China rare earth breakthrough in icy northeast could cement global dominance
Scientists in China have identified a new type of rare earths formation in the frigid northeastern provinces of Heilongjiang and Jilin – a discovery that could challenge assumptio…
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
Geopolitics‘Occupational bug’: China surgeon goes viral for weighing 150kg due to work stress, bad diet
A Shanghai doctor has gone viral because he weighs 150kg, with some internet users jokingly asking whether they should follow such a plump person’s prescriptions. Chest surgeon Xi…
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