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Geopolitics

European Parliament approves US tariff deal

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

The European Parliament has approved cutting tariffs on many US imports to comply with a deal signed last year. US President Trump had given the bloc a July 4 …

Geopolitics

Kingsmill owner cleared to create UK’s biggest bread brand with Hovis takeover

The Guardian – World · Europe

ABF’s bakeries arm would be likely to exit the market entirely if the deal did not proceed, CMA findsBusiness live – latest updatesA £75m deal for the owner of…

Geopolitics

Charging ahead: EVs outpace growth predictions

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

Electric cars are getting cheaper, more efficient and can travel farther than ever. China is driving the transition, but Europe and other countries are catchin…

Geopolitics

Japan raises interest rate to highest for 31 years

BBC News – World · Europe

The Bank of Japan has been raising rates from near-zero since 2024.

Geopolitics

Japan’s central bank raises interest rates to highest level since 1995

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Bank of Japan hikes benchmark rate to 1 percent, continuing shift away from decades of ultra-low borrowing costs.

Geopolitics

Bank of Japan hikes rate to 31-year high, citing inflation

The Hindu – World · India

Tokyo’s benchmark Nikkei 225 index briefly topped 70,000 early Tuesday for the first time ever

Geopolitics

Diesel price hike: Govt to compensate National Highways builders

Times of India – World · India

Earlier, road transport ministry rolled out the scheme for additional payment for increase in bitumen prices by updating it every month. Prices of bitumen used…

Startups

PM Modi and President Macron inaugurate Bharat Innovates 2026 in Nice, opening India's deep-tech showcase to the world

Your Story · India

Bharat Innovates 2026 opened in Nice on 14 June 2026, with PM Modi, President Macron and Piyush Goyal launching India's deep-tech showcase, followed by its fir…

Tech & Startups

Sarvam becomes India’s newest AI unicorn with $234 million funding round led by HCLTech

TechCrunch · US

Indian IT services company HCLTech is investing $150 million in the Bengaluru startup.

Tech & Startups

Fox to acquire Roku in $22B deal

TechCrunch · US

Fox says the deal will create the third-largest television company in the United States.

Tech & Startups

As AI agents become employees, NewCore emerges with $66M to give them identities

TechCrunch · US

NewCore argues the next challenge in enterprise security will be managing AI agents, not people.

Geopolitics

Hong Kong tightens labour importation scheme with tougher hiring rules, penalties

South China Morning Post – World · China

Hong Kong authorities will tighten regulations governing a labour importation scheme by introducing a two-tier vetting system and raising the maximum penalty f…

Tech & Startups

As AI companies race to go public, who else is along for the ride?

TechCrunch · US

Startups are trying to "ride that SpaceX IPO wave."

Geopolitics

Lt Gen Dhiraj Seth appointed next Army chief, to take charge on June 30

Times of India – World · India

Here are four clear bullet points summarizing the article: • Lieutenant General Dhiraj Seth is appointed as the next Chief of the Army. • He is currently serv…

Geopolitics

Buying a home? Check if you qualify for PMAY Urban 2.0 benefits

Times of India – World · India

The Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana – Urban 2.0 offers affordable housing solutions for low and middle-income families in cities. Through initiatives like Beneficia…

Tech & Startups

Black founders raise highest amount of quarterly funding since 2022, but there’s a catch

TechCrunch · US

Speaking to TechCrunch, Crunchbase’s head of research Gené Teare, said the factors holding back Black founders include “access to networks, relationships, and …

Geopolitics

US takes step to halt Nvidia AI chip shipments to Chinese overseas subsidiaries

South China Morning Post – World · China

The US Department of Commerce on Sunday moved to close a year-old potential loophole it had created that may have led companies to export ‌the world’s most adv…

Geopolitics

Chinese EV makers shift focus from price wars to AI capability: Morgan Stanley

South China Morning Post – World · China

The focus of competition for Chinese electric vehicles (EVs) is shifting from prices to artificial intelligence capability, as carmakers try to manage weakenin…

Geopolitics

BJP team meets at PM house to finalise RS, MLC poll picks

Times of India – World · India

Here are four clear bullet points summarizing the news article: • The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) held a meeting of its Central Election Committee (CEC) with…

Geopolitics

Outgoing U.S. Federal Reserve chair Powell delivers defense of Fed independence

The Hindu – World · India

Jerome Powell delivered a staunch defense of the need for the central bank to maintain independence and credibility, as it comes under assault from President D…

Geopolitics

AI firm MiniMax prepares for mainland China listing after shares surge in Hong Kong

South China Morning Post – World · China

MiniMax Group, the Chinese artificial intelligence model company, has officially kicked off plans to sell shares in mainland China. This offers onshore investo…

Geopolitics

DK Yes: Citing fuel price hike and traffic jams, Shivakumar opts for low-key ceremony

Times of India – World · India

D K Shivakumar will be sworn in as Karnataka's 25th Chief Minister on June 3rd at 3:30 pm, following months of political maneuvering and a power tussle with Si…

Geopolitics

How a decade-long bet on photonics handed this Chinese venture capital firm an AI windfall

South China Morning Post – World · China

As artificial intelligence strains the physical limits of existing data centres, scientists and investors are turning to the ultimate speed limit of the univer…

Geopolitics

Film funding bill to support blockbusters made in Germany

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

The German government wants to attract more filmmakers and make the country a 'global player' in on-screen entertainment. A new bill would require media compan…

Geopolitics

Former M&S chief appointed to tackle UK youth unemployment crisis

The Guardian – World · Europe

Key part of Marc Bolland’s government advisory role will be to help disabled or depressed young people find training or jobA former chief executive of Marks &a…

Geopolitics

5-month duty relief for cotton imports

Times of India – World · India

Move To Keep Prices In Check, Aid Textile Industry

Geopolitics

Ukraine keeps up assault on Russian oil sites as Kyiv expects more strikes

The Hindu – World · India

Russia has used its long-range ballistic missiles to damage Ukraine's power grid and hammer its cities

Geopolitics

From logistics parks to offices: How is Middle East conflict hitting Asia's property market

Times of India – World · India

The Middle East conflict is impacting Asia Pacific's commercial real estate through rising energy costs and inflation. This is affecting logistics, retail, and…

Startups

Tata 1mg turns EBITDA positive across core businesses

Your Story · India

Tata 1mg said its approach of building integrated healthcare platform is delivering results and now planning an expansion of retail presence

Geopolitics

Asia faces ‘costly paradox’ over divergent AI rules in US and EU

South China Morning Post – World · China

Asian technology firms are facing a “costly paradox” as they try to navigate an increasingly uneven global AI rule book, with divergent compliance requirements…

Geopolitics

Canada sidelined in USMCA renegotiations as domestic economy dips

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Canada strengthens Chinese trade ties, seeking economic diversification amid growing US–Canada trade tensions

Geopolitics

Mark Carney calls for new partnership with U.S. as Trump mulls whether to renew free trade agreement

The Hindu – World · India

Canadian PM Mark Carney said at the Economic Club of New York that there should be a "true partnership" that re-imagines cooperation in specific sectors challe…

Startups

Reliance bets big on AI to drive next phase of growth for entertainment business

Your Story · India

RIL said AI will define the next era of entertainment and will be leveraged not merely as a business efficiency tool, but as a core capability to transform con…

Geopolitics

US price-fixing probe on Singaporean tycoon signals consistent legal approach

South China Morning Post – World · China

The US indictment of Singapore-based shipping tycoon Teo Siong Seng in a price-fixing scandal has raised questions about Washington’s determination to pursue p…

Tech & Startups

Just like gold and oil, we’ll soon be able to trade AI token futures

TechCrunch · US

Large exchanges are designing derivative products around AI tokens, which are increasingly being considered less a computational output and more a raw material…

Tech & Startups

Anthropic raises $65 billion, nears $1T valuation ahead of IPO

TechCrunch · US

Anthropic has closed a $65 billion Series H round at a $965 billion post-money valuation, marking what could be the AI startup's final private fundraise before…

Tech & Startups

Slate Auto will announce pricing and take preorders for its EV on June 24

TechCrunch · US

The Bezos-backed EV startup has yet to announce final pricing for its vehicle, which is supposed to start shipping by the end of this year.

Geopolitics

‘We’ll be a museum’: EU heavyweights back industrial accelerator as China shock fears grow

South China Morning Post – World · China

Major EU members offered qualified support for the bloc’s flagship industrial plans on Thursday in the first debate over a proposal that has deepened tensions …

Geopolitics

Hong Kong well placed to help Central Asia grow yuan trade, leading banker says

South China Morning Post – World · China

Hong Kong has the “most complete renminbi financial ecosystem” and is well placed to serve as a hub for Central Asian countries seeking to expand the currency’…

Geopolitics

Germany: Who is Economy Minister Katherina Reiche?

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

Economy Minister Reiche is a controversial figure. Her plans for new gas-fired power plants, rolling back plans for more renewables in the building sector and …

Geopolitics

Australia news live: KPMG boss resigns over whistleblower scandal; Angus Taylor challenged on ‘arrogant prick’ comment about PM

The Guardian – World · Europe

Follow today’s news liveGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastWho’s leading the fight against Labor’s CGT reform – and what’s in it for th…

Geopolitics

Pressure Grows on Spain’s Leader After Police Search His Party Office

The New York Times – World · US

After a judge accused his party of corruption, Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez of Spain has faced mounting calls to resign.

Geopolitics

Oil prices: Crude drops below $95 amid US-Iran ceasefire extension speculation

Times of India – World · India

Oil prices dipped Friday as traders reacted to reports of a potential 60-day extension to a US-Iran ceasefire, which could ease restrictions on the Strait of H…

Geopolitics

Rs 30 crore for Vaibhav Sooryavanshi in IPL Auction? Batting legend's record-breaking bid

Times of India – World · India

Fifteen-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's explosive 97 off 29 balls, including a record-breaking 12 sixes, propelled Rajasthan Royals to a crucial IPL win. His …

Geopolitics

Two Indian peacekeepers to be honoured posthumously on International Peacekeepers Day

The Hindu – World · India

Nearly 180 Indian peacekeepers have made the supreme sacrifice in the line of duty, the highest number by far from any troop-contributing country

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