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Geopolitics

140 kmph, Rs 21.5 lakh and a dream: Shubham Gautam's rise from Narora

Times of India – World · India

From playing tennis-ball cricket in Narora to idolising Jofra Archer, winning the speed hunt organised by the Uttar Pradesh Cricket Association (UPCA), and bec…

Geopolitics

Southeast Asia’s scam gangs regroup after Cambodia’s purge

South China Morning Post – World · China

Cambodia says it has flushed out a scam industry estimated to have stolen tens of billions of US dollars last year alone, but a string of arrests in recent day…

Geopolitics

West Asia conflict LIVE updates: Iran says 11 dead in U.S. strikes on its territory

The Hindu – World · India

Iran pushed ahead with strikes targeting American interests around the West Asia, vowing “severe” consequences to U.S. attacks.

Geopolitics

Mark Ruffalo comments cause pushback against anti-Semitism ‘smear campaign’

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

The actor criticised Paramount-Warner Bros merger, linking it to Oracle's ties with Israeli military amid Gaza genocide.

Geopolitics

U.S.S. Abraham Lincoln Docks in Thailand, Giving Weary Crew a Break

The New York Times – World · US

Thousands of sailors and Marines serve on the U.S.S. Abraham Lincoln, which came into the spotlight because of a tough deployment in the war in Iran.

Geopolitics

Faster homework, poor exam results: What AI is doing to students’ learning

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

AI is spreading in classrooms, but its impact on learning depends less on the technology than on how students use it.

Geopolitics

Ukrainian film-maker criticises EU after it cuts Venice Biennale funding over Russia controversy

The Guardian – World · Europe

Sergei Loznitsa likens removal of €2m grant to ‘a punishment in kindergarten’ on eve of Venice film festivalOne of Ukraine’s most acclaimed film-makers has cri…

Geopolitics

Almost half of world’s farmers poisoned by pesticides every year, experts find

The Guardian – World · Europe

Study reveals that pesticide poisoning kills 11,000 people each year, with India accounting for nearly 60% of fatalitiesAlmost half of the world’s farmers are …

Geopolitics

UK must end all trade with Israel, says co-founder of BDS movement

The Guardian – World · Europe

Exclusive: sanctions against ministers and settler groups are ‘smoke and mirrors cop-out’ says Omar BarghoutiBritain’s legal and ethical obligation to stop a g…

Geopolitics

Tencent’s Hy4 model gains in open-source AI rankings after ecosystem-driven training

South China Morning Post – World · China

Tencent Holdings’ strategy of using its vast product ecosystem to train its new Hy4 preview model gives it an edge in developing AI agents and brings its flags…

Geopolitics

South Korea jails care home head for sexually assaulting disabled residents

BBC News – World · Europe

The man, surnamed Kim, was handed a 15-year prison term for abusing three residents at the facility near Seoul.

Geopolitics

Queensland police investigate after 5,500 sheep worth $1.7m stolen from farm

The Guardian – World · Europe

Police say the sheep were stolen from a property 830km west of Brisbane between February and MayGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastQuee…

Geopolitics

‘We have had enough’: thousands of University of Sydney staff walk off the job over AI and job security

The Guardian – World · Europe

Hundreds of university staff were stationed at picket lines, calling for stronger protections around the use of AIFollow our Australia news live blog for lates…

Geopolitics

Hong Kong Pro-Democracy Activist Joshua Wong Pleads Guilty to Collusion

The New York Times – World · US

The pro-democracy dissident was accused of urging Western politicians like Nancy Pelosi and Marco Rubio to pressure Hong Kong by imposing sanctions on the city.

Geopolitics

Woman killed in Times Square stabbing worked for Bank of America

The Hindu – World · India

The other victim was a 68-year-old man whose identity hasn't been released. He was hospitalized, and no update on his condition was immediately available on Tu…

Geopolitics

Wednesday briefing: ​What’s behind the global backlash against datacentres?

The Guardian – World · Europe

In today’s newsletter: Communities from Scotland to India are pushing back against datacentres they feel have been forced upon them, warning they threaten ener…

Geopolitics

Bombay HC orders CBI probe into Sushant Singh Rajput’s ex-manager Disha Salian's death

Times of India – World · India

The Bombay high court ordered a CBI investigation into Disha Salian's death. The court questioned Mumbai Police's failure to register an FIR for murder allega…

Geopolitics

'They are from his film fan base': Cong MLA brushes aside TVK’s 'Vijay for PM' pitch

Times of India – World · India

- Tamil Nadu Congress MLA Tharahai Cuthbert rejects TVK's claim of C Joseph Vijay as PM. - Tharahai dismissed TVK's projection during a political statement. …

Geopolitics

Zombie fungus uses dead female flies to infect healthy flies using spores

Times of India – World · India

A fungus launches infectious spores using pressurized liquid bursts from dead flies. These spores are propelled with significant force, reaching speeds up to …

Geopolitics

CityU vows ‘zero tolerance’ as orientation ‘disco night’ video triggers probe

South China Morning Post – World · China

Hong Kong’s City University has launched an investigation into an alleged indecent incident during a student-led orientation activity after a video surfaced sh…

Geopolitics

Palestinian artist Saint Levant delays tour amid US visa complications

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Visa cancellations or delays have forced international artists to rethink US tours under President Donald Trump.

Geopolitics

Nepal flash flood death toll rises to 1,127: Police

The Hindu – World · India

Details of 911 unidentified bodies have been uploaded to the Nepal Police website to help families identify missing relatives

Geopolitics

Iran says 11 dead in U.S. strikes on its territory: state media

The Hindu – World · India

Iranian Red Crescent said that more than 50 people were wounded by a U.S. attack at a wedding in southern Sirik county

Geopolitics

Japan halves speed limit to 30km/h on all narrow city streets

The Guardian – World · Europe

Speed limit dropped from 60km/h for around 70% of general roads in the hope of making narrow streets of crowded cities saferDrivers on residential roads in Jap…

Geopolitics

US journalist jailed for 2 years for working as a Chinese agent

South China Morning Post – World · China

An American journalist who lived in Beijing, worked for Chinese state media and pleaded guilty to helping Beijing collect US intelligence was sentenced on Tues…

Geopolitics

Syria’s restrained approach to Israel carries risks

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Damascus's restraint could encourage more Israeli encroachment and lose the trust of the Syrian public.

Geopolitics

Flood-hit Nepal urges tourists to return: ‘our mountain trails are waiting for you’

South China Morning Post – World · China

Nepal urged international travellers not to abandon the Himalayas, declaring the country open for tourism as it continues to assess the human and economic toll…

Geopolitics

Hong Kong activist Joshua Wong pleads guilty in national security case

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Pro-democracy activist faces life sentence in second case under Beijing's national security law.

Geopolitics

Malaysian heritage site caught in row over non-local staff

South China Morning Post – World · China

Images of a migrant worker apparently guiding visitors around one of Kuala Lumpur’s best-known heritage sites have triggered a backlash in Malaysia, with criti…

Geopolitics

BBC travels inside occupied Lebanon as officials say Israel expanding positions

BBC News – World · Europe

A BBC team joined a humanitarian mission of the UN peacekeeping force, which says Israeli troops are fortifying positions and continuing demolitions.

Geopolitics

Jury in Bruce Lehrmann’s Queensland rape trial may face questions about prior knowledge of case

The Guardian – World · Europe

Lehrmann is accused of raping a woman in 2021 and will stand trial in Toowoomba in November. He intends to contest the chargesGet our breaking news email, free…

Geopolitics

Two Turkish-flagged vessels collide off Istanbul; 10 crew members unreachable

Times of India – World · India

- Two Turkish-flagged ships collided in the Sea of Marmara near Istanbul early Wednesday. - One vessel sank, with 10 crew members reported missing. - The i…

Geopolitics

British man deported from Sweden despite living there since childhood

The Guardian – World · Europe

John Sellers, 34, who moved with his family to Sweden aged 10, has been ejected despite his recent marriage to a SwedeA 34-year-old British man who has lived i…

Geopolitics

Hong Kong pro-democracy activist Joshua Wong pleads guilty in second national security case

The Guardian – World · Europe

Wong, 29, is accused of urging foreign powers to impose sanctions, blockades and other hostile measures against China Joshua Wong, one of Hong Kong’s most prom…

Geopolitics

Ray Hadley used homophobic slur against Alan Jones after 2GB withdrew offer of $4m breakfast radio gig, court hears

The Guardian – World · Europe

Hadley is giving evidence in trial of former 2GB rival Jones, 85, who has pleaded not guilty to 22 indecent assault and sexual touching chargesGet our breaking…

Geopolitics

Germany says Russia preparing ‘hybrid’ attacks over Ukraine support

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Germany says an attempted drone attack at Leipzig Airport showed hallmarks of Russian hybrid operations against Ukraine.

Geopolitics

SBI PO Prelims result 2026: Here's where to check scorecard

Times of India – World · India

The State Bank of India has announced the release of the SBI PO Prelims scorecards for 2026. Candidates can now access their results and download the scorecard…

Geopolitics

China’s corruption investigation procedures

South China Morning Post – World · China

For more, check out the South China Morning Post’s full anti-corruption data bank project:

Geopolitics

'Just returned from maternity leave': Bank of America VP killed in Times Square stabbing

Times of India – World · India

A shocking event unfolded on Monday in Times Square as a vice president of Bank of America was violently stabbed in an unprovoked attack. Armed with kitchen kn…

Geopolitics

Jailed HK activist Joshua Wong pleads guilty to foreign collusion

BBC News – World · Europe

Wong, 29, is already in prison on subversion charges under the controversial National Security Law.

Geopolitics

Hong Kong activist Joshua Wong pleads guilty to foreign collusion

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

High profile Hong Kong democracy activist Joshua Wong has pleaded guilty to collusion with foreign entities.

General

Thousands of U.S. service members arrive in Thailand after record stint at sea

NBC News – World · US

About 5,000 U.S. sailors and Marines are stopping in the resort city of Pattaya for a “rest and relaxation” break as they return home from a record-setting dep…

Geopolitics

Zelensky says airlines should avoid Russian airspace as Ukraine escalates drone operations

BBC News – World · Europe

Chinese and Gulf state airlines are among those still using Russian airspace. Meanwhile, Russia says it will intensify its own attacks on Ukraine.

Geopolitics

Higher typhoon signal possible, depending on Saudel’s course after rare resurgence

South China Morning Post – World · China

Hong Kong’s weather forecaster may issue a higher typhoon signal closer to the weekend after Tropical Cyclone Saudel experienced a rare resurgence and could ch…

Geopolitics

Netanyahu accuses security officials of intentionally not waking him on October 7

South China Morning Post – World · China

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu accused security officials on Tuesday of intentionally failing to wake him on the morning of Hamas’ October 7 attacks…

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