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Source: Times of India – World ·
Geopolitics'Decisions as swift as T20 match': PM Modi bats for deeper India-Australia ties
Prime Minister Modi highlighted India-Australia ties using cricket analogies during his visit. He stated that cricket serves as a diplomatic language between the two nations. Bo…
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsChinese man awarded US$73,500 for video featuring Tibet’s beauty, garnering 21 million likes
The tourism authority of Tibet has announced a 500,000-yuan (US$73,500) award for an online influencer whose viral road trip video promoted local tourism and garnered millions of …
Source: The Hindu – World ·
GeopoliticsPM Modi in Australia LIVE: PM Modi holds delegation-level talks with Australian PM Albanese
Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a bilateral meeting with the Governor of Victoria, Margaret Gardner AC, at the Government House in Melbourne, the official residence of the Gover…
Source: The Hindu – World ·
GeopoliticsBandar Abbas: The port city at the centre of the Iran-U.S. war
Why is Bandar Abbas under attack? Iran’s naval hub and commercial gateway handling nearly 90% of its maritime trade has become a focal point in the Iran-U.S. war. Here’s why the p…
Source: The Hindu – World ·
GeopoliticsChina, Taiwan brace for Typhoon Bavi; likely to make landfall in eastern Fujian on July 11
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Source: The New York Times – World ·
GeopoliticsTanker Attacks Risk Overplaying Iran’s Hand, Analysts say
Iran’s history shows it is willing to dig in, even when it may suffer big losses.
Source: The Hindu – World ·
GeopoliticsChina issues 'backdoor' security alert over Anthropic's Claude Code
The database advised that organisations and users should immediately review affected systems and either uninstall the impacted versions or upgrade to the latest secure release
Source: The Hindu – World ·
GeopoliticsDaily Quiz | On Fourteenth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution
Adopted on July 9, 1868, the Fourteenth Amendment transformed the U.S. Constitution by redefining citizenship, due process and equal protection, becoming the foundation of many la…
Source: The Guardian – World ·
GeopoliticsGoodbye frump, hello TikTok: M&S to celebrate 100 years with London fashion week show
Reputation for frumpiness is over as M&S wins over younger audience with shows at Silverstone, Ibiza and now LFWThis autumn’s London fashion week boasts plenty of familiar lab…
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsIt costs a record US$99,700 to buy a small car permit in Singapore
The right to own a small car in Singapore climbed to a record high of S$129,000 ($99,700), with analysts saying premiums could rise further as rebates for electric vehicles come t…
Source: The Hindu – World ·
GeopoliticsNigel Farage: A persistent force in British politics
From leading the Brexit campaign to building Reform UK, Nigel Farage has repeatedly reinvented himself in British politics. As fresh controversies surround him, his political infl…
Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) – World ·
GeopoliticsSouth Korea's top court upholds ex-president Yoon's 7-year sentence
The court dismissed Yoon's appeals, saying there was no misunderstanding of any legal interpretations in the rulings.
Source: Your Story ·
StartupsBuilding production agents using AWS’s open source Strands Agents SDK
At DevSparks Bengaluru 2026, AWS Developer Advocate Ashita Prasad walked developers through building a fully functional, production-ready AI agent from scratch using Strands Agent…
Source: Your Story ·
Startups500 GCCs, 3.5 lakh jobs: Karnataka's bold 2029 tech plan revealed
Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar chaired KATALYST CONNECT with 150+ GCC leaders in Bengaluru, reaffirming Karnataka's push for 500 new GGCs
Source: Times of India – World ·
GeopoliticsThis one book made Nikhil Kamath rethink what success really means
Nikhil Kamath, co-founder of Zerodha and one of India's youngest self-made billionaires, says one of his biggest life lessons came not from business but from reading. After readin…
Source: Times of India – World ·
GeopoliticsWhy the Income Tax Department is opposing a same-sex couple's plea for spousal tax benefits
A same-sex couple challenges a tax law in Bombay High Court. They seek gift tax exemption currently given to married heterosexual couples. The Income Tax Department opposes the pl…
Source: Times of India – World ·
Geopolitics'Called a little while ago': Trump says Iran wants 'deal badly' after fresh US strikes
Here are four clear bullet points summarizing the article: • TOI World Desk's team of journalists and writers provides 24/7 coverage of global news. • The team aims for accuracy,…
Source: The New York Times – World ·
GeopoliticsWhy India Has Spent Years Blocking the Release of Diljit Dosanjh’s ‘Satluj’
Censors demanded 127 cuts to the film that explores a dark period of police brutality in Punjab state. Filmmakers say it’s the latest, chilling example of entrenched censorship.
Source: Al Jazeera – News ·
GeopoliticsFrance vs Morocco: World Cup quarterfinal – prediction, start time, lineups
Title favourites France face African champions Morocco, as football's 2026 World Cup enters the last-eight phase.
Source: BBC News – World ·
GeopoliticsUS launches more strikes on Iran with blasts reported in south of country
Trump says the attacks are "retribution for yesterday's bombing of ships by Iran". Iran earlier promised strong retaliation.
Source: Al Jazeera – News ·
GeopoliticsSon of Mexican national who was fatally shot by ICE speaks out
The son of Mexican man, Lorenzo Salgado Araujo, who was fatally shot by an officer from ICE.
Source: Times of India – World ·
Geopolitics'Selective exemptions, inconsistent': India exposes US hypocrisy on Section 301 trade law
India questions US plans for new tariffs linked to alleged forced labor practices. New Delhi argues the US approach contains inconsistencies and prefers bilateral trade negotiatio…
Source: Times of India – World ·
GeopoliticsTurkey's Erdogan gifts Starmer, Carney engraved pistols at Nato Summit
Here are four clear bullet points summarizing the article: • TOI World Desk's team of journalists and writers works tirelessly to bring you latest news and diverse perspectives 2…
Source: The Guardian – World ·
GeopoliticsABC and SBS need ‘oversight’ committee to vet Israel coverage, Jillian Segal tells royal commission
Antisemitism envoy says public broadcasters, which currently have an ombudsman to handle complaints, need an independent oversight committeeFollow our Australia news live blog for…
Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) – World ·
GeopoliticsJudge orders $5.8M be paid to E. Jean Carroll in Trump sex abuse case
The money has been held in escrow since 2023 when a jury found Trump had sexually abused and defamed the former Elle magazine columnist. The judge said Trump had been stalling the…
Source: Times of India – World ·
GeopoliticsExclusive: India gets its 98th GM! The making of teenage chess sensation Aswath S
India's 98th Grandmaster, Aswath S, achieved the coveted title after securing his final GM norm at the Pune International GM Round Robin 2026. The Tamil Nadu teenager overcame a f…
Source: The Guardian – World ·
GeopoliticsTaylor defends Sarah Henderson’s triple-zero calls amid questions about claimed Telstra-outage death in SA
South Australian police say they’re unaware of death despite claim by Liberal senator Kerrynne LiddleFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news em…
Source: The Guardian – World ·
Geopolitics‘They said: wear angelic white’: British women who accused US airman of rape tell of American military trial
Two women who alleged they were raped by Tyrion Davis in Suffolk had to testify at an invasive court martial on a US baseMinutes after fleeing the home of an American airman, Rebe…
Source: The Guardian – World ·
GeopoliticsNo evidence for ‘witches’ marks’ claims at old English buildings, historian says
Author argues symbols such as daisy wheels are no more than the working marks of stonemasonsOver the years, English Heritage and Historic England have claimed to have identified l…
Source: The Guardian – World ·
GeopoliticsModi and Albanese to ink major uranium deal as Indian leader’s visit expected to draw 30,000-strong crowd
Ahead of Modi’s Marvel Stadium event, Anthony Albanese credits Indian PM’s ‘leadership and personal engagement with Australia’ for strength of bilateral relationshipFollow our Aus…
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsMalaysia denies 1MDB fugitive Jho Low entered country with Chinese delegation
A senior Malaysian lawmaker on Thursday denied that fugitive businessman Jho Low had entered the country for talks linked to the theft of billions of dollars from state fund 1M…
Source: Times of India – World ·
GeopoliticsMother donates part of her liver to one twin, uncle saves other in rare double transplant
Two young twins from the Philippines underwent a rare twin liver transplant in Delhi. Their mother and maternal uncle donated portions of their livers to save them. Doctors succes…
Source: Times of India – World ·
GeopoliticsWatch: Heavy rain sends 3,000 LPG cylinders floating down river in Maharashtra's Raigad
Heavy rain caused flooding in Raigad's Rasayani industrial area on Wednesday. Around three thousand LPG cylinders were swept into the Patalganga river. Authorities have retrieved …
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsHong Kong stocks retreat as regional tech volatility offsets short covering
Hong Kong stocks retreated on Thursday morning, surrendering recent gains as ongoing volatility across Asian markets and a brutal tech sell-off in neighbouring bourses weighed on …
Source: The Hindu – World ·
GeopoliticsPM Modi invites Australian businesses to invest in India, seeks early conclusion of CECA
Over the past few years, we have built a strong framework for future cooperation by combining the capabilities of both countries, said Prime Minister Narendra Modi
Source: Al Jazeera – News ·
GeopoliticsUK police arrest activists at Israeli-owned drone engine plant
UK police arrest activists at Israeli-owned drone engine plant.
Source: Al Jazeera – News ·
Geopolitics‘Double cross, first class’: Why India’s Modi wins so many foreign awards
The prime minister was presented with an award during a visit to the Seychelles, adding to his large trophy collection.
Source: Al Jazeera – News ·
GeopoliticsTrump says he will remove Syria from the state sponsor of terrorism list
US President Trump said he will remove Syria from the US state sponsor of terrorism list at the NATO summit.
Source: Times of India – World ·
GeopoliticsCan landlord still demand rent when natural disaster strikes your home?
Natural disasters can disrupt the living conditions of tenants, leading to significant challenges in housing stability. Under the Transfer of Property Act, 1882, tenants have the …
Source: Times of India – World ·
GeopoliticsRohit Sharma reaches London early to begin preps for ODIs against England
Rohit Sharma is aware of the challenges of playing in these conditions and wants to be fully prepared before action gets underway. The 39-year-old enjoys playing in England and ha…
Source: The Hindu – World ·
GeopoliticsMyanmar assures India that its territory will not be used against India
The two sides reviewed the prevailing security situation along the India-Myanmar border and reaffirmed the importance of maintaining peace, stability, and security along the border
Source: Times of India – World ·
GeopoliticsBig blow for Morocco ahead of France quarter-final as Ismael Saibari ruled out
Morocco's forward Ismael Saibari is out of the France quarter-final match due to a hamstring injury. Coach Mohamed Ouahbi confirmed the influential player's absence before the cru…
Source: The Guardian – World ·
GeopoliticsWestern Europe records hottest-ever June as heatwaves intensify
Temperatures across ravaged region 3C above average as scientists warn of risks for people, ecosystems and infrastructureRecord wildfires in Europe show failure to adapt carries a…
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsActive fault line threatens world’s biggest hydropower project, Chinese geologists warn
Chinese geologists have determined that an active fault line directly beneath the world’s largest hydropower project poses a threat to the mega-dam now being built on Tibet’s Yarl…
Source: Al Jazeera – News ·
GeopoliticsUS court rules that Trump’s name must stay off Kennedy Center during appeal
Trump’s name was removed from the centre's facade and signage last month, after a judge ordered its removal.
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