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Geopolitics

Concerns mount over new Nepal government’s use of ordinances and eviction drive

The Hindu – World · India

Analysts say the new Balendra Shah government, which has a whopping majority in Parliament, is trying to rule by ordinances and is bypassing legislative debate…

Geopolitics

U.S. trade court rules against Trump's global 10% tariff

The Hindu – World · India

The 2-1 ruling by the U.S. Court of International Trade, for now, blocks the tariffs from being implemented against just two companies and the state of Washing…

Geopolitics

Federal court rules against new global tariffs Trump imposed after loss at Supreme Court

The Hindu – World · India

A split three-judge panel of the Court of International Trade in New York on Thursday (May 7, 2026) found the 10% global tariffs were illegal after small busin…

Startups

Pronto extends series B to $45M at $200M valuation

Your Story · India

The latest investment was led by Lachy Groom, the co-founder of AI robotics company Physical Intelligence and an early backer of quick commerce startup Zepto.

Startups

India hosts Paris roadshow for Bharat Innovates 2026

Your Story · India

India hosted a Paris roadshow for Bharat Innovates 2026 to connect deep-tech startups and higher education innovators with global partners.

Tech & Startups

The Motley Fool Promo Code: Save Up to $200 on Stock Advisor May 2026

Wired · Global

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Tech & Startups

At TechCrunch Disrupt 2026, all your M&A questions will be answered

TechCrunch · US

Leaders from Coinbase, M13, and Mignano Law Group talk about how M&A is an early-stage strategy at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026. Register to hear this live.

Tech & Startups

Insurance startup Corgi hits $1.3B valuation 4 months after its Series A

TechCrunch · US

Corgi announced on Wednesday a $160 million Series B, led by TCV, valuing the startup at $1.3 billion.

Tech & Startups

Snap says its $400M deal with Perplexity ‘amicably ended’

TechCrunch · US

The deal, announced last November, would have seen Perplexity's AI search engine integrated directly into Snapchat.

Geopolitics

Hong Kong retail sales jump 12.8% in March on back of higher car sales

South China Morning Post – World · China

Hong Kong’s retail sales jumped by 12.8 per cent in March, bringing first-quarter growth to 9.8 per cent, driven by a spurt in electric car sales ahead of the …

Geopolitics

Party boss of China’s emerging tech hub under investigation for corruption

South China Morning Post – World · China

The Communist Party chief of Hefei – a growing tech hub and capital of China’s central Anhui province – has been placed under investigation, the country’s top …

Geopolitics

Hong Kong draws over 1 million mainland ‘golden week’ visitors but spending lags

South China Morning Post – World · China

Hong Kong welcomed more than 1 million mainland Chinese visitors during their five-day Labour Day “golden week” holiday, a 10 per cent rise from a year ago, ex…

Geopolitics

Vivek Ramaswamy wins Republican nomination for Ohio governor

BBC News – World · Europe

The staunch Trump ally emerged victorious in one of a series of closely-watched primary contests held in the US Midwest.

Geopolitics

How Middle East turmoil opens 3 critical supply chain opportunities for India

Times of India – World · India

India’s macro exposure to the Middle East continues to be transmitted primarily through energy and critical input prices, reflecting structurally high dependen…

Geopolitics

Trump-backed candidates win majority of Republican primary races for Indiana Senate

The Hindu – World · India

A majority of Republican Indiana state senators whose opponents were endorsed by President Donald Trump have lost

Tech & Startups

Airbnb co-founder taps Peter Arnell as first US chief brand architect

TechCrunch · US

Arnell joins Gebbia’s National Design Studio under Trump to unify UX across 27,000 federal sites and streamline how Americans use government services.

Geopolitics

Hong Kong ‘block trade king’ exploited bank lapse to make HK$1.7 million, court told

South China Morning Post – World · China

A prominent hedge fund manager took advantage of a bank’s “wholesale collective failure” to prevent illicit trading, making HK$1.7 million in a single day by u…

Startups

Beyond the stadium: How The Omaxe State is building a real-world growth engine for startups

Your Story · India

Strap: What if startups didn’t have to chase distribution, but could build where demand already exists? A new project in Dwarka, The Omaxe State, is turning in…

Geopolitics

Concierge firm co-founded by queen’s nephew went on ‘ill-timed’ hiring spree before Iran war

The Guardian – World · Europe

Quintessentially almost quadrupled staff in Middle East and Asia less than year before wealthy began to flee GulfThe embattled luxury concierge service co-foun…

Startups

Inside the mind of a future-ready HR leader: Vidya Munirathnam of Lowe’s India

Your Story · India

From rethinking talent to building AI-ready teams, she is reshaping HR for a rapidly changing world - without losing sight of trust and empathy For Vidya Muni…

Startups

Constems AI: Vision AI for real-time retail execution

Your Story · India

Constems AI builds Vision AI to turn images into real-time decisions. Used across retail and enterprise operations in India, GCC, and Asia.

Tech & Startups

What to Know About Sony’s $7.85 Million PlayStation Settlement

Wired · Global

Are you eligible for a payout? Probably, but it might take a while and will likely be pretty small.

Tech & Startups

Greg Brockman Defends $30B OpenAI Stake: ‘Blood, Sweat, and Tears’

Wired · Global

OpenAI’s cofounder and president revealed in federal court on Monday that he’s one of the largest individual stakeholders in the AI lab.

Tech & Startups

DoorDash adds AI tools to speed up merchant onboarding, edit photos of dishes

TechCrunch · US

DoorDash on Monday added new AI-powered tools that let merchants speed up onboarding, edit photos to make dishes look better, and create new websites from exis…

Geopolitics

‘Golden week’: Hong Kong draws more mainland Chinese visitors but spending uneven

South China Morning Post – World · China

Hong Kong recorded a 4.8 per cent increase in mainland Chinese visitors in the first three days of their Labour Day “golden week” holiday, but industry players…

Geopolitics

U.S. Warns China Over Iranian Oil as Sanctions Fight Intensifies

The New York Times – World · US

China told its independent refineries to disregard U.S. sanctions over their purchases of Iranian crude.

Geopolitics

6 must-read books recommended by Sundar Pichai for smarter thinking in 2026

Times of India – World · India

Here are four clear bullet points summarizing the article: • The TOI Lifestyle Desk is a team of journalists who curate lifestyle news for The Times of India …

Startups

Swiggy elevates insider Swapnil Bajpai to lead Dineout & Scenes

Your Story · India

Bajpai, who announced the move internally, steps into the role after several years within Swiggy across business, sales, supply and monetisation functions. Mos…

Geopolitics

Liberals claim victory in Nepean byelection ahead of state poll

The Guardian – World · Europe

Anthony Marsh appears to be in commanding position in significant boost to opposition leader Jess WilsonThe Liberals have claimed victory in a key Victorian by…

Geopolitics

Trump to raise tariffs on cars, trucks from EU to 25%

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

President Donald Trump said he's raising tariffs on cars and trucks from the European Union to 25%, claiming the bloc was not complying with its trade agreemen…

Geopolitics

West Asia conflict a ‘war’, government firms can invoke ‘force majeure’ clause

Times of India – World · India

The Finance Ministry has declared the West Asia conflict a "war," enabling government entities to invoke 'force majeure' for public contracts impacted by disru…

Geopolitics

Singapore’s Lawrence Wong reassures workers over AI fears, vows job opportunities

South China Morning Post – World · China

Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong has sought to reassure workers amid concerns about the AI revolution, vowing that the city state will carve out fresh op…

Geopolitics

China’s manufacturing rise is here to stay. The West must recalibrate

South China Morning Post – World · China

If the “China shock” of the early 2000s was about China catching up, then “China shock 2.0” is about the country redefining the boundaries of what is economica…

Geopolitics

Oil Companies’ Huge Profits Revive Calls for Temporary Windfall Taxes

The New York Times – World · US

European nations imposed temporary taxes in the 2022 energy shock when Russia invaded Ukraine, but whether they can effectively help households is up for debat…

Geopolitics

American billionaire Mark Cuban to engineers: Use these 3 Claude prompts to sharpen your skills

Times of India – World · India

Mark Cuban urges engineers to master AI, particularly by practicing with Claude. He suggests three prompts to build practical business agents, highlighting opp…

Tech & Startups

Legal AI startup Legora hits $5.6B valuation and its battle with Harvey just got hotter

TechCrunch · US

The two wildly fast-growing rivals have raised massive sums, pushed into each other's home turf, and now have dueling ad campaigns.

Geopolitics

Canada to create powerful financial crimes agency as US weakens its approach

The Guardian – World · Europe

Cryptocurrency ATMs also face ban, after public inquiry found Canada lacked anti-money-laundering strategyCanada is to establish a new and powerful law enforce…

Geopolitics

The Future of Apple

The New York Times – World · US

Tim Cook made Apple rich. The question for his successor is whether he can make it cool again.

Geopolitics

Structured tender model for shipbuilding: Govt aims tech transfer, local manufacturing

Times of India – World · India

India is boosting its shipbuilding capabilities by adopting a "structured tender" approach for specialized vessels like gas and oil tankers. This strategy mand…

Geopolitics

India's crude imports in April 85% of February level, Russia largest source

Times of India – World · India

Russia continues to be India's top crude oil supplier in April, despite a dip in shipments. While Saudi Arabia and UAE increased their supplies, India resumed …

Geopolitics

Israel-Iran war LIVE: Trump administration says its war in Iran has been ’terminated’ before 60-day deadline

The Hindu – World · India

President Donald Trump said on Thursday he may pull U.S. troops from Italy and Spain due to their opposition to the Iran war, a day after proposing a similar r…

Startups

Kimbal raises $22M in Series B round led by GEF Capital

Your Story · India

The newly raised capital will be used to fund product development across power quality, energy management, and battery storage.

Geopolitics

At State Dinner, King Charles Charms the Court of Trump

The New York Times – World · US

King Charles III presented President Trump with a golden bell. “Should you ever need to get hold of us,” the king said, “well, just give us a ring!”

Geopolitics

Vinod Kambli spotted at MI vs SRH match amid health struggles; fans say 'get well soon'

Times of India – World · India

Despite health struggles, former India cricketer Vinod Kambli was seen at Wankhede Stadium after the MI vs SRH IPL match, receiving well wishes from fans. The…

Geopolitics

Why the UAE is leaving OPEC

The Hindu – World · India

The decision comes as the UAE, among the alliance’s top three producers, chafes at quotas capping output at 3.2–3.4 million barrels per day despite capacity ne…

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