Current Affairs
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Source: Al Jazeera – News ·
GeopoliticsIsraeli ultranationalists chant racist slogans during Jerusalem Day march
Annual Jerusalem Day march fuels tensions with shouted slogans and violence against Palestinian residents.
Source: Al Jazeera – News ·
GeopoliticsIran expands tiered internet access amid continued online blackout
Iranians have had limited internet access during the war, with the government now looking at tiered services.
Source: Al Jazeera – News ·
GeopoliticsWhat does the US hope to achieve from Lebanon-Israel talks?
As Israeli attacks on Lebanon continue, Hezbollah opposes ceasefire talks in Washington.
Source: Al Jazeera – News ·
GeopoliticsUS Air Force rescues 11 after plane crashes into waters off Florida coast
US Air Force footage showed the rescue of 11 people after a private plane crashed into the Atlantic Ocean
Source: Al Jazeera – News ·
GeopoliticsIran, Taiwan, and trade: Trump’s high‑stakes return to Beijing
As Trump meets Xi in Beijing for the first time in nine years, can trade war, Taiwan and Iran tensions be contained?
Source: Al Jazeera – News ·
GeopoliticsMbappe and Dembele head up star-studded France World Cup squad
Kylian Mbappe will spearhead France at the World Cup as national team coach Didier Deschamps announces his 26-man squad.
Source: Al Jazeera – News ·
GeopoliticsPalestinian President Abbas pledges elections, reform at Fatah conference
Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas has been unanimously re-elected leader of the Fatah movement.
Source: Al Jazeera – News ·
GeopoliticsIran’s FM urges BRICS states to condemn US-Israeli aggression
Iran’s Foreign Minister, Abbas Araghchi, spoke at a gathering of foreign ministers in New Delhi on Thursday.
Source: Al Jazeera – News ·
GeopoliticsCautious optimism in Lebanon as direct talks with Israel progress
Lebanese officials are hoping that two-day ambassador-level negotiations in the US will yield a new ceasefire deal.
Source: Al Jazeera – News ·
GeopoliticsBorder Patrol chief Mike Banks resigns in latest Trump immigration shakeup
The US Department of Homeland Security has seen several high-profile departures, including Todd Lyons and Kristi Noem.
Source: Al Jazeera – News ·
Geopolitics‘China is gaining from what the US is doing in Iran’
Geopolitical analyst Steve Okun says says China is benefiting from the war on Iran.
Source: Al Jazeera – News ·
GeopoliticsCould Iran war trigger a hunger crisis?
The UN warns disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz could drive up food and fertiliser costs, and worsen global hunger.
Source: Al Jazeera – News ·
GeopoliticsClosing arguments begin in Elon Musk’s landmark lawsuit against OpenAI
Elon Musk accuses OpenAI of breaching charitable trust and prioritising profit over AI safety and nonprofit values.
Source: Al Jazeera – News ·
GeopoliticsCuba’s Diaz-Canel open to US aid amid worsening fuel crisis, blackouts
The comments came as a US delegation led by CIA Director John Ratcliffe met Cuban officials in Havana on Thursday.
Source: Al Jazeera – News ·
GeopoliticsUN aid convoy hit by drone strikes in Ukraine’s Kherson
A UN humanitarian convoy delivering aid to the city of Kherson was hit twice by drones.
Source: Al Jazeera – News ·
GeopoliticsExplosions heard as mining groups stage antigovernment protest in Bolivia
Protesters have demanded the resignation of President Rodrigo Paz, who was elected on a platform of economic reform.
Source: Al Jazeera – News ·
GeopoliticsIran war live: Trump’s visit to China shadowed by conflict with Tehran
Iran's foreign minister said Iranians 'never bow to pressure', and there is no military solution to issues with Tehran.
Source: Al Jazeera – News ·
GeopoliticsEurovision braces for new protests over Israel’s participation
Eurovision is heading towards its grand final, but organisers are bracing for more demonstrations against Israel.
Source: Al Jazeera – News ·
GeopoliticsIsrael-Lebanon talks held in Washington as expiration of ceasefire nears
Al Jazeera's Manuel Rapalo reports from Washington, where the first of two days of Lebanon-Israel talks concluded.
Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) – World ·
GeopoliticsChina goes electric, but can it get off coal?
The world's clean energy superpower also emits the most CO2. But coal-fired power may have peaked as China electrifies its economy with ever more renewables.
Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) – World ·
GeopoliticsHonda reports first loss since 1957 as it waters down EV strategy, but shares rise on 2026 forecasts
The Japanese carmaker pursued an aggressive switch towards electric vehicles that it's now trying to walk back. Despite posting its first loss since 1957, its share price spiked o…
Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) – World ·
GeopoliticsIran war tensions, oil shocks dominate BRICS talks in India
The BRICS bloc faces major challenges as foreign ministers meet in India, bringing Iran and the UAE face-to-face. The conflict in the Gulf and disruptions to oil supplies dominate…
Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) – World ·
GeopoliticsGermany news: Merkel urges patience for Merz's coalition
Former Chancellor Angela Merkel says she thinks people need to have patience with the coalition government, amid widespread dissatisfaction. Meanwhile, Germany's men are celebrati…
Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) – World ·
GeopoliticsLatvia: Prime Minister Evika Silina resigns over handling of drone incidents after coalition ally's withdrawal
Evika Silina says she is resigning her post, following the defense minister's resignation and the coalition government's collapse amid controversy over Ukrainian drones aimed at R…
Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) – World ·
GeopoliticsJapan: Saving elderly people from 'lonely deaths'
As Japanese society changes, many elderly people find themselves isolated and facing a "lonely death." Government agencies and private groups are working hard to give them a new l…
Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) – World ·
GeopoliticsTunisia sliding into authoritarianism, experts say
The Tunisian government is ramping up pressure on opposition figures, journalists and civil society — raising fresh fears of deepening repression and the steady dismantling of dem…
Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) – World ·
GeopoliticsWorld Cup final halftime show will feature Madonna, Shakira and BTS
Three major performers from pop, past and present, will perform during halftime of the World Cup final this year. The Superbowl-style pageant will eat into the time to analyze the…
Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) – World ·
GeopoliticsIran war tests India's multi-alignment diplomacy
New Delhi is proud of its carefully balanced ties with rival nations in the Middle East. But this diplomatic strategy might be reaching its breaking point.
Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) – World ·
GeopoliticsAngela Merkel rejects 'male-killing' label as 'absurd'
Germany's first female chancellor, Angela Merkel, has spoken about her rise to the top. She rejected accusations that she ruthlessly pushed aside male rivals as "baseless."
Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) – World ·
GeopoliticsWho is Mario Draghi, this year's Charlemagne Prize winner?
The Charlemagne Prize honors those who advance European unity. This year's winner is Italy's Mario Draghi, a former European Central Bank chief and a key architect of European sta…
Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) – World ·
GeopoliticsGerman intelligence offices snub US-based Palantir software
Germany's domestic intelligence agency has reportedly chosen a data analysis system from France, instead of US-based Palantir. Civil society has welcomed the move, but says more m…
Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) – World ·
GeopoliticsLab-grown Tyrannosaurus leather: More chicken than dinosaur?
A handbag is promoted as the "world's first T. rex leather product." But scientists are questioning its authenticity.
Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) – World ·
GeopoliticsUK: Health Secretary Wes Streeting resigns, likely in bid to topple PM Keir Starmer
Two Labour Party politicians have positioned themselves to challenge Prime Minister Keir Starmer for the leadership. Health Secretary Wes Streeting resigned, and Angela Rayner sai…
Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) – World ·
GeopoliticsCuba's power grid 'critical' as US blocks fuel shipments
Protests flared in Havana amid widespread power outages. Cuba's energy minister says fuel has "run out" as a four-month US oil blockade chokes off energy supplies.
Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) – World ·
GeopoliticsCorruption in Ukraine: Will this scandal reach Zelenskyy?
A drawn-out corruption affair in Ukraine is widening, with authorities now taking action against Andriy Yermak, the former head of the presidential office. Will this scandal reach…
Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) – World ·
GeopoliticsUkraine: Over 20 dead as Russian strikes pound Kyiv
Russia has unleashed a massive volley of missiles and drones at Ukrainian cities for the third day in a row, with the latest strikes hitting a Kyiv apartment block.
Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) – World ·
GeopoliticsIran says Chinese ships passed through Hormuz overnight
Chinese-flagged vessels were among over 30 ships that crossed the waterway, according to Iran's revolutionary guard. The statement comes as Trump tries to rally Beijing against Te…
Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) – World ·
GeopoliticsHow international student tuition fees vary across Europe
A French government plan to charge students from outside the EU 16 times more than previously have stoked discontent. But how does this compare to the rest of Europe, both inside …
Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) – World ·
GeopoliticsDead whale spotted off the coast of Denmark
It was not immediately clear if the whale was Timmy, the humpback whale that captivated Germany for weeks while getting stranded multiple times off the German coast.
Source: The Guardian – World ·
GeopoliticsLouisiana senate passes bill to eliminate one of two majority-Black congressional districts
If state’s house passes bill, redrawn map could could give state Republicans a 5-1 congressional majoritySign up for the Breaking News US newsletter emailOn Thursday, the Louisian…
Source: The Guardian – World ·
GeopoliticsSupreme court allows abortion pill mifepristone to continue to be available by mail
Louisiana had sued the FDA in a bid to curtail the regulatory agency’s rules on prescribing mifepristone remotelySign up for the Breaking News US newsletter emailThe US supreme co…
Source: The Guardian – World ·
GeopoliticsIsrael says it will sue New York Times over article on sexual abuse of Palestinian prisoners
Media law experts cast doubt on viability of a defamation lawsuit promised by Netanyahu over Nicholas Kristof essayIsrael’s prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, and foreign ministe…
Source: The Guardian – World ·
GeopoliticsHigh-stakes courtroom drama of Musk v OpenAI hears closing arguments
Nine-person jury to consider whether AI firm bilked world’s richest person and unjustly enriched themselvesClosing arguments began on Thursday in Elon Musk’s lawsuit against Sam A…
Source: The Guardian – World ·
GeopoliticsUS justice department accuses Yale medical school of illegally using race in admissions
A 2023 supreme court decision banned the use of affirmative action in college admissionsThe US Department of Justice on Thursday accused Yale University of illegally considering r…
Source: The Guardian – World ·
GeopoliticsAndy Burnham has path to challenge PM but must win byelection first
Greater Manchester mayor would need to win Makerfield seat before launching campaign for Labour leadershipAndy Burnham now has a potential route back to parliament and a chance to…
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