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Geopolitics

Helsinki Airport resumes flights after drone alert pause

The Hindu – World · India

The airport suspended air traffic from 4 a.m. to 7 a.m. after safety authorities issued a danger alert for the southern Uusimaa region over a potential drone i…

Startups

Why authenticity still matters in content creation; Inflection Point Ventures’ stellar show

Your Story · India

As Niharika Jain prepares for the Cannes red carpet, the creator and entrepreneur reflects on building a career rooted in authenticity, community, and reinvent…

Geopolitics

Giant new dinosaur identified from fossils in Thailand

BBC News – World · Europe

The nagatitan is the largest dinosaur found in South-East Asia and weighs as much as nine elephants.

Geopolitics

Daily Quiz: On earthquakes

The Hindu – World · India

On the anniversary of the devastating Nepal earthquake of May 2015, test your knowledge of earthquakes, seismic science, and some of history’s deadliest tremors

Geopolitics

Iran and the U.S. are at an impasse ahead of Trump’s China trip

The Hindu – World · India

Iran and the United States have reached an impasse again over how to end their war

Startups

VC inflow falls on lower deal volume

Your Story · India

Venture capital funding declined in the first week of May due to lower number of deals and lack of high value transactions.

Geopolitics

Cricket gives special dimension to India-Trinidad and Tobago ties: Jaishankar

The Hindu – World · India

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar arrived in Port of Spain from Paramaribo on May 8, 2026 on the concluding leg of his three-nation tour of Jamaica, Suri…

Geopolitics

Daily Quiz | Major events on May 7

The Hindu – World · India

A quiz on birthdays, war scenarios, and everything else that happened on May 7.

Geopolitics

First Russian oil arrives in Japan since Iran war: media

The Hindu – World · India

Japan, which depends on West Asia for around 95% of its oil imports, has tried to diversify sources of energy procurement since the outbreak of war on February…

Geopolitics

Is Israel expanding into Gaza despite ceasefire?

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Redi Tlhabi speaks to Ray Adams Row Farr from Forensic Architecture about Israel’s expansion into Gaza post-ceasefire.

Geopolitics

Tanker hit by 'unknown projectiles' off UAE coast: U.K. maritime agency

The Hindu – World · India

The report came as the U.S. and Iran remain deadlocked in peace negotiations since a ceasefire in the West Asian war came into effect on April 8

Geopolitics

Ancient Roman gravestone found in New Orleans back yard returned to Italy

The Guardian – World · Europe

Nearly 2,000-year-old artifact handed over by FBI matches piece missing from museum near Rome for decadesA nearly 2,000-year-old Roman grave marker discovered…

Geopolitics

Abu Dhabi’s OPEC exit begins its ascent of ‘peak oil’

The Hindu – World · India

The UAE’s exit marks a potential turning point for global oil governance

Geopolitics

Russian paramilitaries carried out air strikes in Mali as rebels advanced, footage shows

BBC News – World · Europe

Last weekend's attacks came as the Africa Corps withdrew from a key base in northern Mali.

Geopolitics

Epstein Obtained Objects From Islam’s Holiest Site for His Island ‘Mosque’

The New York Times – World · US

Jeffrey Epstein’s messages cast light on an unusual building on his private island and show how his connections helped him secure tapestries from Mecca for it.

Geopolitics

Sri Lanka mass grave excavation in Chemmani to resume under diplomatic presence

The Hindu – World · India

Authorities had paused excavation work in Chemmani in the Northern Province, in September last year, amid incessant rains and pending approval of the next tran…

Geopolitics

Archaeologists at Pompeii use AI to reveal the face of one of the victims

South China Morning Post – World · China

Archaeologists at the ancient Roman site of Pompeii have used artificial intelligence for the first time to digitally reconstruct the face of a victim of the A…

Startups

Backpacker hostels for young travellers; Decline in VC inflow

Your Story · India

In five years, backpacker hostels will be the first choice for India’s young travellers, says The Hosteller's founder in an interview to YourStory. Meanwhile,…

Startups

Zero to One: 5 book quotes every founder should know

Your Story · India

Explore 5 powerful quotes from Zero to One that reveal unique insights on startups, innovation, and building something truly original.

Geopolitics

UN General Assembly President Annalena Baerbock to visit India next week

The Hindu – World · India

During her visit to India, Ms. Baerbock will hold “multiple bilateral meetings with various government officials” and also meet the UN country team in India le…

Geopolitics

World Cup host Mexico pledges security at tourist sites after shooting

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Mexican president admits the archaeological site outside Mexico City lacked security measures to prevent the attack.

Geopolitics

Archaeologists find world’s oldest beer receipt; decode surprising message

Times of India – World · India

Researchers have identified the world's oldest known beer receipt, a small clay tablet from ancient Mesopotamia detailing beer supplied to workers. This everyd…

Geopolitics

Oil prices today: Crude falls as upcoming US-Iran talks offsets supply disruption fears

Times of India – World · India

Oil prices dipped Tuesday, reversing Monday's surge, as hopes for US-Iran peace talks eased supply disruption fears. Despite Iran's Strait of Hormuz closure an…

Geopolitics

Iran-Israel war LIVE: Vance to travel to Pakistan on Tuesday for Iran talks, says reports

The Hindu – World · India

Iran's Revolutionary Guards have warned of targeting any vessel attempting to pass through the Strait of Hormuz without permission.

Geopolitics

Mexico: Canadian killed in shooting at Teotihuacan pyramid

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

A gunman opened fire at the popular tourist and archeological site outside Mexico city.

Geopolitics

Canadian Tourist Is Shot Dead in Shooting at Mexico’s Pyramids

The New York Times – World · US

The gunman opened fire at the famous archaeological site just outside Mexico City, wounding at least six others, before killing himself, the authorities said.

Geopolitics

Ukraine, Short on Troops, Is Turning to Robots to Help Its War Efforts

The New York Times – World · US

Ukraine is using unmanned ground vehicles armed with bombs, guns or rockets to carry out attacks and keep its soldiers out of harm’s way.

Geopolitics

Iran's 'valiant navy' ready to inflict 'new bitter defeats' on its enemies: Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei

The Hindu – World · India

Defiant message came as Iran swiftly reimposed restrictions on the Strait of Hormuz

Geopolitics

Column | Lost in rhetoric

The Hindu – World · India

How Trump’s Iran narrative reflects a coarsening of global political discourse

Startups

OpenAI’s new model for defensive security; NVIDIA’s models for quantum computing research

Your Story · India

OpenAI has announced GPT-5.4-Cyber, a specialised version of its latest AI model that’s designed for defensive security work. NVIDIA has launched Ising, a set …

Geopolitics

North Korea is boosting nuclear weapons capacity: IAEA chief

The Hindu – World · India

North Korea's nuclear programme was estimated at a ⁠few dozen warheads, Grossi told a news conference, citing signs of activity such as the operation of a ligh…

Geopolitics

Zoji La tunnel to Ladakh on brink of breakthrough

Times of India – World · India

Here are the four clear bullet points summarizing the news article: • The Zoji La tunnel, a strategic corridor, is being built to connect Kashmir and Ladakh, …

Tech & Startups

Anthropic co-founder confirms the company briefed the Trump adminstration on Mythos

TechCrunch · US

The AI giant's co-founder confirms that Anthropic briefed the Trump administration on its latest model, Mythos, which it claims has powerful cybersecurity capa…

Geopolitics

Celestial craftsmanship: discoveries from China Sanxingdui uveil secrets of meteorite axe

South China Morning Post – World · China

The archaeological site of Sanxingdui in southwest China’s Sichuan province has yielded remarkable discoveries, including insights recently revealed by Chinese…

Geopolitics

Native Americans were gambling with dice 6,000 years earlier than anyone else, study says

The Guardian – World · Europe

Archaeological record suggests hunter gatherers were playing games of chance at the end of the last ice ageNative American hunter gatherers were using dice for…

Geopolitics

European leaders welcome ceasefire, say it should include Lebanon

The Hindu – World · India

Britain and France have both sought to lead the political process to open the Strait after Trump lashed out at European countries for not supporting the war

Geopolitics

Aftermath of a rescue: wreckage of aircraft at site of US mission in Iran

The Guardian – World · Europe

In a patch of desert in Isfahan province, personnel clear the site where just hours earlier two C-130 planes and two helicopters were destroyedMiddle East cris…

Geopolitics

Remains of Indian seafarer killed off Oman arrives in Mumbai, family seeks DNA test

Times of India – World · India

- V Narayan is The Times of India's principal correspondent in Mumbai, specializing in city crime. - He focuses on crime reporting and enjoys extensive trave…

Geopolitics

1,000-year-old structure found under Norway’s sea may reveal how whales were once trapped

Times of India – World · India

- TOI World Desk's team covers global events with dedication, providing timely and accurate international news. - Focus on depth, accuracy, and diverse persp…

Geopolitics

Human remains found on Thai ship attacked by Iran in Strait of Hormuz

South China Morning Post – World · China

Human remains have been found aboard a cargo ship struck by Iran while transiting the Strait of Hormuz last month, the vessel’s owner said on Friday, after thr…

Geopolitics

Contractor that cut back ancient oak in London park identified

The Guardian – World · Europe

Document shows partial felling last year, which led to legal action against Toby Carvery, was done by Ground ControlA mystery contractor who chainsawed an anci…

General

Ancient golden helmet stolen in Dutch museum heist is recovered a year later

NBC News – World · US

A priceless ancient golden helmet from Romania stolen last year from a museum in the Netherlands has been recovered, Dutch authorities announced Thursday.

Geopolitics

Ancient golden helmet recovered more than a year after Dutch heist

BBC News – World · Europe

The helmet and three golden bracelets were stolen in January 2025, but one bracelet is yet to be found.

Geopolitics

Ancient Artifacts Stolen in Dutch Museum Heist Are Recovered

The New York Times – World · US

The golden helmet of Cotofenesti, a highly regarded artifact from Romania, and two elaborate golden bracelets were taken in January 2025.

Geopolitics

Denmark: Warship sunk by Nelson's British fleet discovered

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

Over 200 years after being sunk by the British Royal Navy under Admiral Horatio Nelson, one of Denmark's most famous warships has been discovered at the bottom…

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