Geopolitics
Thousands gather in Srebrenica to mark 31 years since genocide
Al Jazeera – News · Middle East
Ten newly identified victims were buried as the more than 8,000 Bosnian Muslim men and boys killed were remembered.
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Geopolitics
U.S. Democrat Ro Khanna detained briefly by Israeli settlers in Palestine
The Hindu – World · India
Mr. Khanna, a Democrat from California, was visiting the ruins of Khirbet Zanuta, a Bedouin village in the southern West Bank that was abandoned after attacks …
Geopolitics
China evacuates over 1 million as Typhoon Bavi brings winds and rain
The Hindu – World · India
Authorities in Zhejiang province have evacuated over 1.7 million people, while Shanghai relocated about 34,000 residents from high-risk areas by Saturday noon
Geopolitics
US Democrat Ro Khanna ‘detained’ by Israeli settlers during West Bank visit
South China Morning Post – World · China
US Democratic lawmaker Ro Khanna said he was detained by Israeli settlers armed with US-made rifles during a West Bank visit this week that he cast as an unfi…
Geopolitics
Watch: Boat carrying Indians capsizes in Vietnam; search under way
The Hindu – World · India
At least 15 Indian tourists have tragically lost their lives and several others have been injured after a speedboat capsized near Phu Quoc Island in Vietnam on…
Geopolitics
What’s China’s new ethnic unity law? | Explained
The Hindu – World · India
The legislation is the culmination of a policy trajectory that has been building for over a decade, beginning with the 2014 Central Ethnic Work Conference unde…
General
Iran indefinitely closes Strait of Hormuz and attacks ship, prompting more U.S. strikes
NBC News – World · US
U.S. President Donald Trump threatened Iran after the funeral of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei saw open calls for his killing.
Geopolitics
Six injured as Russia strikes Kyiv with missiles, officials say
The Hindu – World · India
The attack damaged a non-residential building in one district, while smoke was coming from another and an office building was in flames as a result of the …
Geopolitics
Pakistan PM Sharif holds talks with Iran, Qatar leaders to revive stalled U.S.-Iran negotiations
The Hindu – World · India
In his conversation with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, Mr. Sharif expressed “deep concern over the recent escalation in tensions in the region” and unde…
Geopolitics
FSSAI issues 9 notices to e-commerce app for alleged food safety violations
Times of India – World · India
Here are four clear bullet points summarizing the article: • The TOI News Desk team operates 24/7 to deliver current and comprehensive news to Times of India …
Geopolitics
Gunfire, panic, trembling voices: Viral videos capture Gurgaon encounter from balconies
Times of India – World · India
An intense late-night police encounter unfolded in Gurgaon's upscale Sushant Lok colony. Five alleged hired hitmen exchanged gunfire with police after arriving…
Geopolitics
U.S.-Canada bridge threatened by Trump to open July 27
The Hindu – World · India
"Today, Canada and Michigan have agreed to open the Gordie Howe International Bridge on July 27, with the support of the United States Government," says statem…
Geopolitics
Typhoon Bavi lashes Japan's southern islands; landslides kill 15 in Philippines
The Hindu – World · India
In Taiwan, the government evacuated more than 14,000 people from mainly mountainous areas as the island shut down for the approach of Bavi to the north
Geopolitics
Digital slate & classroom exchange: Questions cloud Jaipur schoolgirl death
Times of India – World · India
Amaira Meena's family claims the police chargesheet is incomplete regarding her death. Newly surfaced footage raises questions about institutional accountabil…
Startups
Passion, connection, openness: Insights on artistic success from Master Strokes 2026
Your Story · India
In this photo essay, we feature more highlights from a group show at India Habitat Centre in New Delhi, and curator insights.
Geopolitics
Twelve men and 12 women enter a Buddhist temple - will the monks help them find love?
BBC News – World · Europe
Dating can be hard in South Korea. A group of monks hope a 30-hour rural retreat can help.
Geopolitics
Price of peace in the time of war
The Hindu – World · India
Four months after a U.S.-Israeli strike killed Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and triggered a devastating war that disrupted global energy flows and claimed thousands …
Geopolitics
Iran has asked to continue talks, and the U.S. agreed, Trump says
The Hindu – World · India
The two nations reached an interim deal last month to end a four-month conflict that has throttled worldwide energy supplies
Geopolitics
Iran’s Supreme Leader Remains Absent, a Void at the Top of the Regime
The New York Times – World · US
Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei did not appear at his father’s funeral this week, fueling speculation about his physical condition and leaving a power vacuum in a d…
Startups
5 Novels that blur the line between fiction and reality
Your Story · India
Discover five mind-bending novels that blur the line between fiction and reality, challenging perception, memory, identity, and truth.
Geopolitics
Moscow Still Has Art and Culture. Just Don’t Say ‘Ukraine.’
The New York Times – World · US
An eerie limbo prevails at small art shows, independent theaters and private political clubs, where the war is the elephant in the room.
Geopolitics
Monsoon session: NDA in command, opposition in disarray. Will DMK tilt the balance?
Times of India – World · India
The opposition parties are grappling with significant turmoil following vital splits that have diminished their strength in Parliament. Recent shifts have bols…
Geopolitics
Bayeux Tapestry is at the British Museum after a secret journey from France
The Hindu – World · India
The tapestry's arrival in London has been widely anticipated, but due to security concerns, all details of when and how it would arrive have been kept under wr…
Geopolitics
Israel shared intel about ‘new’ Iran plot to kill Trump: reports
The Hindu – World · India
The reports come as renewed U.S. and Iranian attacks raise fears of a return to all-out war and after Trump’s puzzling use of an old plane to depart from Türki…
Geopolitics
Rare bird spotted in Corbett Tiger Reserve; Conservationists hail it as positive sign
Times of India – World · India
A rare Greater Painted-Snipe with chicks was documented in Corbett Tiger Reserve. This sighting provides the first scientific evidence of successful breeding f…
Geopolitics
China sets July 4 precedent with US; Cathay plane triggers Nato alert: SCMP’s 7 highlights
South China Morning Post – World · China
We have selected seven stories from this week’s news across Hong Kong, mainland China, the wider Asia region and beyond that resonated with our readers and she…
Geopolitics
Death toll in Southern Spain wildfire climbs to 12
The Hindu – World · India
"The number of people who died in the fire in Los Gallardos has risen to 12 after the confirmation of six more deaths," the regional government of Andalusia sa…
Geopolitics
DJ and broadcaster Paul Gambaccini reveals Alzheimer’s diagnosis
The Guardian – World · Europe
Presenter, 77, says ‘for now life goes on as normal and I continue to broadcast’ as he shares diagnosis received in 2025The longtime radio and TV broadcaster P…
Geopolitics
Waiting for Moses: Africa’s sons in Russia’s war
Al Jazeera – News · Middle East
Russia's war in Ukraine is leaving African families to count the cost.
Tech & Startups
Come to Our WIRED@NIGHT02 Film Screening!
Wired · Global
See the documentary The Oldest Person in the World before it’s in theaters.
Geopolitics
Israel Investigating After Photo of Stripped and Bound Detainee Is Shared
The New York Times – World · US
The Israeli military confirmed the authenticity of the photo, which circulated widely after it was shared by a Palestinian activist. Israeli rights groups said…
Geopolitics
Sifting Through Venezuela Earthquakes’ Rubble, and the Ashes of a Revolution
The New York Times – World · US
The devastation of Jacqueline Zúñiga’s city in Venezuela follows the demise of her political project. The revolution is over, but the human ties that help her …
General
Flight instructor jumped midair to his death, left student to land the plane
NBC News – World · US
Argentine authorities are investigating the suicide of Leandro Andrés Bertazzo, who reportedly hadn’t told his boss he’d been under psychiatric care.
Geopolitics
Amnesty urges investigating Israeli attacks on Lebanon as ‘war crimes’
The Hindu – World · India
Amnesty said it reached out to Israeli authorities, who said that some of the attacks "were carried out against Hezbollah military objectives", while others we…
Startups
5 Quotes from 101 Essays That Will Change the Way You Think
Your Story · India
Discover 5 thought-provoking quotes from 101 Essays That Will Change the Way You Think that can shift your mindset and perspective on life.
Geopolitics
World’s oldest fortresses that have stood strong for thousands of years
Times of India – World · India
Ancient fortresses stand as enduring monuments of strength and engineering. These structures were built to safeguard kingdoms and repel invading forces. Masa…
Geopolitics
Bishnoi ran decentralised syndicate, wanted ‘S.K.’ killed to instill fear: U.S. DoJ
The Hindu – World · India
DoJ says Bishnoi’s group “enticed impoverished minors in India to join the enterprise” and loyal members were sent abroad to work for the network; gang members…
Geopolitics
Congo: UN laments uptick in fighting in South Kivu
Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe
The UN human rights chief has called for an immediate halt to fighting in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo. This follows intensified clashses between the a…
Geopolitics
57% of New Zealand’s exports to India will be tariff-free, says PM Luxon ahead of Modi’s visit
The Hindu – World · India
PM Modi is expected to arrive in Auckland on July 10; India-New Zealand signed a free trade agreement in April
Geopolitics
China child influencers slammed for ‘distorting values’ in staged online videos
South China Morning Post – World · China
A three-year-old girl is fed extensively by her parents leading her to weigh as much as 35kg from eating hearty meals in front of a camera as a live-streamer. …
Geopolitics
Arrest in Minnesota Pandemic Fraud Case Faces Extradition Hurdles in Somalia
The New York Times – World · US
The Trump administration said detaining Abdikerm Eidleh in Somalia was a turning point in the yearslong investigation. But nearly two weeks later, he still has…
Geopolitics
India, Australia unveil new defence declaration to deepen Indo-Pacific cooperation
The Hindu – World · India
The agreement also plans for deeper personnel exchanges through education and training while exploring opportunities to cooperate in recruiting skilled personn…
Geopolitics
India says U.S. forced labour tariff approach inconsistent; exempts 1,600 items deemed critical to its needs
The Hindu – World · India
The USTR launched two separate Section 301 investigations, covering 60 economies over concerns related to forced labour and excess industrial capacity
Geopolitics
India-Australia-Canada form tech triangle: New pact to boost AI, critical minerals & more
Times of India – World · India
India, Australia, and Canada will enhance technology and innovation cooperation through a new partnership. This pact aims to boost collaboration in critical an…
Geopolitics
Bandar Abbas: The port city at the centre of the Iran-U.S. war
The Hindu – World · India
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. w…
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