Current Affairs
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Source: BBC News – World ·
GeopoliticsSwitzerland to open secret files on Auschwitz 'Angel of Death' Mengele
Mengele fled Europe after the war but for years there were rumours he spent time in Switzerland.
Source: Times of India – World ·
GeopoliticsSuper El Nino warning: Pacific Ocean heating faster than expected, scientists warn
Here is a summary of the article in 4 clear bullet points: • The TOI Science Desk is a team of journalists that curates scientific news and features for readers. • They cover var…
Source: Times of India – World ·
Geopolitics'Not easy to replace Rohit Sharma': Ashwin on Pandya captaincy and MI struggles
Mumbai Indians have endured a disappointing IPL 2026, failing to reach the playoffs after just four wins in 12 matches. Captain Hardik Pandya has faced criticism for his batting a…
Source: Times of India – World ·
GeopoliticsDefence boost for Pakistan: PKR 100 billion military hike on cards in IMF-backed budget
Pakistan plans to increase its defense budget by PKR 100 billion for the next fiscal year, reaching an estimated PKR 2.665 trillion. This move aligns with an IMF-backed reform pro…
Source: Times of India – World ·
GeopoliticsRevisiting Kargil: How India crushed Musharraf's bid to cut off Ladakh
In 1999, Pakistan's army, led by General Musharraf, infiltrated Kargil, aiming to sever India's vital National Highway-1A and seize the Siachen Glacier. Local shepherds alerted th…
Source: Times of India – World ·
GeopoliticsScary! Pakistan cricketer leaves field on stretcher after head injury - Watch
Pakistan's Hasan Ali suffered a head injury after a nasty blow while attempting a return catch on day one of the second Test against Bangladesh. He was taken off on a stretcher bu…
Source: Times of India – World ·
Geopolitics'She cheated on me, gave our son to someone else': Hyderabad man dies by suicide, uploads video
A 28-year-old cab driver died by suicide in Hayathnagar, with police registering an abetment to suicide case against a woman named Saritha. The deceased's mother alleged his death…
Source: Times of India – World ·
GeopoliticsNEET paper leak: NSUI members protest outside NTA office in Delhi
NSUI protested against the NTA over the alleged NEET-UG 2026 paper leak, demanding the agency's ban. The CBI is investigating a larger conspiracy, with accused Dhananjay Lokhande …
Source: Times of India – World ·
GeopoliticsStarbucks pours a bitter brew: Plans laying off 300 workers in $400 m restructuring
Starbucks is laying off approximately 300 US-based roles as it consolidates its office network and shutters several locations. This move is part of a broader strategy to achieve "…
Source: Times of India – World ·
GeopoliticsGoogle changes its interview process to find the most AI-ready coders; here’s what’s changing
Tech giant Google is piloting a new interview format for software engineers, allowing AI assistant use during technical rounds. This move reflects the evolving engineering landsca…
Source: Times of India – World ·
GeopoliticsJ&K: Police officer shoots wife dead after a quarrel; attempts suicide
A probationary sub-inspector in Jammu and Kashmir's Kupwara district allegedly shot his wife dead following a late-night quarrel. The officer, identified as Deep Singh, then repor…
Source: Times of India – World ·
GeopoliticsVirat Kohli reveals why RCB winning IPL title earlier 'wouldn't have felt even 5% the same'
Virat Kohli revealed the immense emotional weight lifted after Royal Challengers Bengaluru finally clinched their maiden IPL title after 18 years. He stated that a victory earlier…
Source: Times of India – World ·
GeopoliticsNEET-UG paper leak row: Doctors' body calls for dissolution of NTA, files plea in Supreme Court
Doctors' body UDF has petitioned the Supreme Court to dissolve the National Testing Agency, citing a "catastrophic failure" in the NEET-UG 2026 exam's conduct due to alleged paper…
Source: Times of India – World ·
GeopoliticsAfter Trump, Putin to visit China's Xi Jinping on May 19 for two days
Russian President Putin is set for a significant two-day visit to China, commencing May 19, to deepen strategic ties with President Xi Jinping. This follows closely on the heels o…
Source: The Hindu – World ·
GeopoliticsTrump warns against Taiwan independence after China visit
Under U.S. law, the United States is required to provide weapons to Taiwan for its defence, but it has been ambiguous on whether U.S. forces would come to the island’s aid
Source: The Hindu – World ·
GeopoliticsUN event highlights India-Oman maritime ties through maiden voyage of stitched sail vessel
The Indian Ambassador to the UN Parvathaneni Harish underlined that India and Oman share a maritime relationship of peaceful trade and commerce that goes back centuries
Source: The Hindu – World ·
GeopoliticsBRICS is evolving with new members; differences will take time to resolve: Brazil FM Mauro Vieira
UAE-Iran tensions over the war hold up consensus at BRICS FM meet; could spell trouble for BRICS Summit in September
Source: Inc. ·
EntrepreneurshipA Massive New Study of 95,000 People Just Found a Remarkable Extra Benefit of GLP-1 Drugs
Whatever the mechanism, I’ll take it.
Source: Your Story ·
StartupsArtisanal communities: how this platform empowers creativity and entrepreneurship
In this photo essay, we feature highlights from the Colour Play edition of Sunday Soul Sante in Bengaluru.
Source: Wired ·
Tech & StartupsSportsman's Warehouse Promo Code: Save in May 2026
Whether you are hunting for firearms, camping supplies, or boating gear, use these Sportsman’s Warehouse coupons to maximize your savings this month.
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsCzech police recover medieval saint’s 800-year-old skull encased in concrete
Czech police have arrested a man suspected of stealing an almost 800-year-old religious relic from a Catholic church and encasing it in concrete. According to a police spokeswoman…
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsMan in his 70s dies after falling on board bus in Hong Kong
An elderly man died after falling on board a bus in Hong Kong on Saturday. Police said they received a report at 8.50am that a man in his 70s had fallen while the bus was near 125…
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsHave Chinese defence firms broken the sniper rifle range record – again?
Cryptic statements from two Chinese defence companies suggest that a long-distance shooting record may have been broken yet again. The first hint came on April 28, when Chongqing …
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsResidents of historic Hong Kong village run out of options as evictions loom
The picturesque old village of Tin Sam Tsuen in Hong Kong, marked by small houses built with bricks in a traditional colour and an ancestral hall with green and white walls, has b…
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsJapan’s ‘ibasho’ sense of belonging helps disaster survivors heal, study finds
As the ground shook beneath her feet and the powerful tsunami rolled in from the Pacific Ocean on March 11, 2011, Masako Saito feared for her coastal community. Saito’s entire fam…
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsMalaysian police probe claims that Jho Low returned to Kuala Lumpur for secret 1MDB talks
Malaysian police will investigate claims that fugitive financier Jho Low returned to the country for secret meetings. Inspector-General of Police Mohd Khalid Ismail said the claim…
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsTrump says Isis second in command Abu-Bilal ‘eliminated from battlefield’
US President Donald Trump said on Friday that Abu-Bilal al-Minuki, second in command of Isis globally, had been eliminated in an operation conducted by US and Nigerian forces. “T…
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsHong Kong parents warned of choking, injury risks from catapult and tangram toys
A catapult toy and a tangram set could pose injury and suffocation risks to children, Hong Kong customs has warned, urging retailers to pull the products from shelves. The Customs…
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsBangladesh tests its India ties by seeking China’s aid for Teesta River
Every dry season, the Teesta River shrinks a little more – and with it, the livelihoods of millions of Bangladeshis who depend on its waters to survive. Dhaka has been asking Indi…
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
Geopolitics2 Hong Kong tourists killed, 2 injured in New Zealand car crash
Two Hong Kong tourists have been killed and two others injured in a car crash in New Zealand. The Chinese consulate in Christchurch revealed the fatal crash on Saturday, saying it…
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsTech features at Hong Kong’s Terminal 2 to enable efficient departures: transport chief
Hong Kong is counting down to the “milestone” launch of the reconfigured second terminal at the international airport on May 27, which will feature technology-led services to ease…
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsSingapore minister reveals why human touch still important in AI era
Even as Singapore positions itself at the frontier of AI technology, human intelligence still remains critical, according to the city state’s foreign minister Vivian Balakrishnan.…
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsHow Trump’s China visit may hint the ‘2 eyes of the world’ are learning to live together
It is hard not to be impressed by the sheer energy Donald Trump displayed during his whirlwind visit to Beijing. Within just 43 hours, the 79-year-old president held two meetings …
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsHong Kong police officer fires service pistol by mistake at Kai Tak headquarters
A Hong Kong police officer accidentally fired a single round from her service firearm on Saturday morning, with no injuries reported. The force said the incident occurred at the K…
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsChina school slammed for invading privacy with pupil survey asking if parents’ work is ‘smelly’ or ‘noisy’
A primary school in China sparked controversy for letting its pupils fill in a detailed questionnaire about their parents’ work. The survey, titled Observation List of Parents’ Oc…
Source: Al Jazeera – News ·
GeopoliticsIsrael launches deadly air strikes on Gaza City apartment building
At least seven Palestinians were killed when Israeli air strikes hit a residential building and a vehicle in Gaza City.
Source: Al Jazeera – News ·
GeopoliticsOutbreak of rare strain of Ebola claims at least 65 lives in DR Congo
Sixty-five people have died in a new Ebola outbreak in DR Congo's Ituri province with 246 suspected cases.
Source: Al Jazeera – News ·
GeopoliticsWembanyama’s Spurs reach Western finals, Pistons stay alive in NBA playoffs
San Antonio beat Timberwolves to book Western Conference Finals spot, while Detroit down Cleveland to level series.
Source: Al Jazeera – News ·
GeopoliticsTrump says ISIL second-in-command Abu-Bilal al-Minuki killed
US and Nigerian forces carry out a joint operation against the commander, who was deemed a 'global terrorist' in 2023.
Source: Al Jazeera – News ·
GeopoliticsUS charges alleged Iran-backed Kataib Hezbollah suspect – What we know
The US Justice Department has arrested and charged an Iraqi national and senior commander of an Iran-backed armed group
Source: Al Jazeera – News ·
GeopoliticsWhere did Eurovision go wrong?
Eurovision has long claimed to be apolitical. This year, that claim may be its most contested performance yet.
Source: Al Jazeera – News ·
GeopoliticsAston Villa trounce Liverpool 4-2 to seal Champions League place
Liverpool's woes deepen as Ollie Watkins scores a brace to help his side to a dominant win at Villa Park.
Source: Al Jazeera – News ·
GeopoliticsMan killed in great white shark attack in western Australia
The 38-year-old was bitten at a popular diving and fishing spot near the city of Perth, police say.
Source: Al Jazeera – News ·
GeopoliticsSpain PM defends Eurovision boycott over Israel
Spanish PM Pedro Sanchez has defended Spain’s boycott of the Eurovision Song Contest over Israel’s participation.
Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) – World ·
GeopoliticsTrump says IS second in command killed in Nigeria
US President Donald Trump said Abu-Bilal al-Minuki, a high-ranking member of the "Islamic State," was killed in a joint mission between US and Nigerian forces.
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