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Geopolitics

US-Iran war: Will rupee hit 100 versus US dollar soon?

Times of India – World · India

​Rupee depreciation is not new, what is new however is the rapid pace at which it is falling. It’s the biggest risk for India’s external sector resilience at t…

Tech & Startups

The Path, founded by Tony Robbins and Calm alums, hopes to offer safer AI therapy

TechCrunch · US

The Path says its AI model has scored 95 on the mental health safety AI benchmark, Vera-MH. This compares to a top score of 65 for the consumer bots.

Tech & Startups

Law enforcement shuts down VPN service used by two dozen ransomware gangs

TechCrunch · US

First VPN promised hackers complete anonymity for their cyberattacks. But Europol said it was able to notify the service’s users that they have now been identi…

Tech & Startups

Who will benefit most from SpaceX IPO? Mostly Elon — and a few from his inner circle

TechCrunch · US

Elon Musk has the largest stake in SpaceX by billions of shares. The other biggest shareholders also have longstanding and deep ties to Musk.

Geopolitics

Inside YMTC’s IPO plans: how is China’s 3D NAND champion chasing capital markets?

South China Morning Post – World · China

China’s push for semiconductor self-reliance is hitting the capital markets. The parent company of Yangtze Memory Technologies Co (YMTC), the nation’s leading …

Geopolitics

Labor MPs expect eventual concessions for startups after backlash to CGT changes

The Guardian – World · Europe

Several MPs tell Guardian Australia they are keen to see tweaks, and some are engaging directly with treasurer’s officeFollow our Australia news live blog for …

Geopolitics

Guzman y Gomez exits US after succumbing to ‘graveyard’ for Australian fast food chains

The Guardian – World · Europe

Company founder Steven Marks says US stores will close as it can no longer justify cost of trying to break into crowded marketGuzman y Gomez is closing its US …

Geopolitics

Samsung Averts a Walkout With Big Bonuses, but Discord Over A.I. Profits Brews

The New York Times – World · US

Samsung Electronics, a global memory chip supplier, has been a major beneficiary of the A.I boom. It has also become the center of a debate over how to divide …

Geopolitics

Exxon Is Nearing a Deal to Pump Oil in Venezuela, Marking a Victory for Trump

The New York Times – World · US

The U.S. oil giant is negotiating a deal to pump oil in Venezuela, ending a standoff with its socialist rulers and marking a victory for President Trump.

Geopolitics

Kevin O'Leary's 'investment tip' to youngsters: Stop spending money on coffee, sandwiches

Times of India – World · India

Canadian investor Kevin O'Leary urges young professionals to save daily spending on coffee and sandwiches for investment. He believes this habit builds wealth …

Startups

Piper Serica launches Rs 800 Cr Bharat Tech Fund

Your Story · India

Piper Serica plans to invest at Series A and B stages with cheque size of Rs 25-50 crore in each startup.

Startups

Lenskart Q4 profit dips; revenue climbs 46% on strong India demand

Your Story · India

Operating revenue grew 46% year-on-year to Rs 2,515.7 crore during the quarter, with revenue from Indian operations growing 44%, driven by improved volume expa…

Tech & Startups

You don’t need to be an AI startup to raise. Lucra has $20M to prove it.

TechCrunch · US

Slapping “AI” on your startup’s pitch deck is basically table stakes right now. When a founder raised $20 million from Cat…

Geopolitics

Indonesia’s Prabowo tightens state grip on palm oil, coal amid monopolistic fears

South China Morning Post – World · China

Indonesia will require exports of key commodities to pass through a state-appointed enterprise in a sweeping effort to curb revenue leaks, tighten oversight of…

Geopolitics

Singapore’s AI-job cuts debate flares over ‘lower-value human capital’ remark

South China Morning Post – World · China

Singapore’s push to prepare workers for artificial intelligence is facing a stern test after Meta and Standard Chartered announced lay-offs this week, fuelling…

Geopolitics

Elon Musk's SpaceX files to go public, in what could be historic IPO

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

The rocket giant could seek to raise $75 billion in the IPO, in what could be the biggest-ever market debut. Musk, set to become SpaceX's CEO, CTO, and Chairma…

Geopolitics

Hormuz crisis: Australian LNG to India will surge, says Australian High Commissioner

The Hindu – World · India

Australian LNG could reach eastern India through a crisis-free Indian Ocean route, the High Commissioner says; lithium and copper may follow for the clean-ener…

Startups

This D2C brand is bringing affordable premium ice cream to India

Your Story · India

After leaving a Wall Street trading career, Tanvi Chowdhri returned to India to launch Papacream, a premium dessert brand blending nostalgia, affordability, an…

Tech & Startups

Elon Musk said Sam Altman ‘stole’ a non-profit — but the trial showed he had similar aims

TechCrunch · US

The jury's speedy decision to reject Elon Musk's lawsuit against the other founders of OpenAI and Microsoft confirmed what we saw in the courtroom: Musk's case…

Geopolitics

Kazakhstan to deepen financial services cooperation with Hong Kong, consul says

South China Morning Post – World · China

Kazakhstan aims to deepen its financial services cooperation with Hong Kong, viewing it as an ideal fundraising hub to access renminbi capital through bond iss…

Geopolitics

Indonesia loses Southeast Asia’s largest stock market crown to Singapore

South China Morning Post – World · China

Indonesia continues to notch one grim milestone after another. The latest: losing its status as Southeast Asia’s largest stock market to Singapore. The total m…

Geopolitics

Samsung workers go ahead with 18-day strike as bonus talks collapse

South China Morning Post – World · China

South Korean chipmaker Samsung Electronics’ trade union said on Wednesday it will launch a planned 18-day strike after talks with management collapsed over a d…

Geopolitics

Trump’s Board of Peace urges fix to ‘gap’ in funding

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

UN-approved body says that pledged funds have not materialised despite urgent situation in Gaza.

Geopolitics

Arsenal’s Arteta claims Premier League to step from Guardiola’s shadow

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Mikel Arteta was Pep Guardiola's assistant at Man City, but has pipped his former tutor to the Premier League title.

Geopolitics

April crude imports dip 4.3% year-on-year, but oil bill jumps over 50% on price surge

Times of India – World · India

Here are four clear bullet points summarizing the article: • Atul Mathur is a senior journalist at The Times of India with 27+ years of experience in reportin…

Geopolitics

CEA Nageswaran says India facing 'live balance of payments stress test': What it means

Times of India – World · India

The CEA’s words could not be more direct and the situation the world’s sixth largest economy faces is by no means small. Several macroeconomic indicators are i…

Tech & Startups

Anthropic has acquired the dev tools startup used by OpenAI, Google, and Cloudflare

TechCrunch · US

Stainless, a New York-based startup, founded in 2022, rose to prominence in the emerging AI industry for automating the creation and maintenance of software de…

Geopolitics

China’s firms have a glaring weakness as they face a barrage of EU probes

South China Morning Post – World · China

With their domestic profits narrowing and production capacity expanding, China’s firms are continuing to widen their overseas footprints in search of new, more…

Geopolitics

US drops fraud charges after billionaire Adani pledges $10bn investment

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Adani was accused of bribing Indian officials and misleading US investors to secure a solar power plant project in India.

Geopolitics

A packed race for governor: What to know about Oregon’s primary elections

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

The primaries should winnow down the nearly two dozen candidates seeking to challenge incumbent Governor Tina Kotek.

Geopolitics

Oil above $100: How soaring crude prices are hitting India — explained in 10 charts

Times of India – World · India

Geopolitical tensions in the Middle East are significantly impacting India's economy. Rising crude oil prices have led to a Rs 3 per litre fuel hike, eroded in…

Geopolitics

Defence boost: US clears Apache, M777 support deals for India worth over $428m

Times of India – World · India

India is set to receive significant US support for its Apache attack helicopters and M777 howitzers, with deals exceeding $428 million approved by the US State…

Tech & Startups

Take Control of Your Debt With These Free Tools

Wired · Global

These free debt calculators help you set up payment plans to get back in the black.

Geopolitics

Hong Kong High Court to hear Evergrande liquidators’ lawsuit against PwC on Monday

South China Morning Post – World · China

The liquidators of China Evergrande Group’s lawsuit against PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) International will have their case heard in the Hong Kong High Court o…

Geopolitics

US college graduates face harsh job market amid economic uncertainty

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Gov't funding cuts, war, tariffs and AI advancements intensify competition among recent graduates seeking stable jobs.

Geopolitics

UK firms halt investments and hiring as Iran war pushes up costs, bosses warn

The Guardian – World · Europe

Survey shows businesses ‘struggling to absorb latest economic shock’, while data says April vacancies down 7.7%The worsening fallout from the Iran war is forci…

Geopolitics

India’s Tata and Dutch giant ASML sign semiconductor deal during Modi visit

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Prime Minister Modi says his talks with the Dutch PM also focused on expanding cooperation in defence and security.

Geopolitics

Labour leadership talk ‘froth and nonsense’, says senior minister – UK politics live

The Guardian – World · Europe

Lisa Nandy says no candidate has launched a challenge to Keir Starmer, despite ‘feverish speculation’ around Andy Burnham and Wes StreetingAsked about former h…

Geopolitics

CNG prices hiked again in NCR; 2nd increase in 2 days pushes Delhi rate past Rs 80/kg

Times of India – World · India

CNG prices in Delhi-NCR have seen another increase, rising by Re 1 per kg to ₹80.09, following a ₹2 hike just two days prior. This latest revision, effective M…

Geopolitics

Bill Gates' Foundation sold every last Microsoft share it owned

Times of India – World · India

The Bill Gates Foundation Trust sold its entire Microsoft (MSFT) stake in Q1 2026, offloading the final 7.7 million shares worth $3.2 billion. The exit caps a …

Startups

Building a menstrual wellness solution; Rapido lifts weekly startup funding

Your Story · India

Built through the Kushal Business Challenge, a Haryana government-led school entrepreneurship programme, Her Ease was conceptualised by Pallavi Kaswan, Pritam …

Tech & Startups

After Struggling With EVs, US Automakers Pivot to Energy

Wired · Global

Ford and GM are backing away from electric vehicles and moving into the battery storage business. And it all comes back to AI.

Tech & Startups

Marketing operating system Nectar Social raises $30M Series A led by Menlo

TechCrunch · US

AI-powered marketing platform Nectar Social announced Thursday that it raised a $30 million Series A round led by Menlo Ventures and its Anthology Fund, which …

Geopolitics

Vietnam’s US$5 billion Apec island is running out of time

South China Morning Post – World · China

Ahead of next year’s Apec summit, Vietnam has a grand plan to transform Phu Quoc, its largest island, into Southeast Asia’s leading conference and exhibition h…

Geopolitics

Hong Kong’s MPF authority flags fraudulent certificates in early pension payouts

South China Morning Post – World · China

Hong Kong’s Mandatory Provident Fund Schemes Authority (MPFA) is stepping up efforts to detect fraudulent certificates used for early withdrawal of pension con…

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