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Geopolitics

Sitharaman signals Covid-style relief, asks industries to make in India

Times of India – World · India

Here are 4 clear bullet points summarizing the article: • Determine monthly installment for a loan: Use the calculator to estimate the required payments. • Ca…

Geopolitics

Sebi to simplify norms to boost business ease

Times of India – World · India

Here are four clear bullet points summarizing the article: • Sebi (Markets Regulator) to speed up efforts to simplify and rationalize regulations. • Goal is t…

Geopolitics

One nation, one KYC need of the hour: Nirmala Sitharaman

Times of India – World · India

Here are four clear bullet points summarizing the article: • Determine monthly loan installment: Calculate the payment needed for a loan. • Estimate returns o…

Geopolitics

Trump Cancels Witkoff and Kushner’s Trip for Iran Talks, Saying, ‘We Have All the Cards.’

The New York Times – World · US

The last-minute scuttling of the trip is the latest sign of how far apart the two sides are on reaching a deal to end the Iran war.

Geopolitics

Drill, sanction, control: Inside the oil economics driving Trump 2.0

Times of India – World · India

US President Trump's second term prioritizes oil, leveraging energy dominance for global influence. Campaign funding from oil interests aligns with policies bo…

Geopolitics

Hong Kong developers clear stock amid strong demand and shrinking supply

South China Morning Post – World · China

Hong Kong developers released nearly 300 new flats to the market amid enthusiastic demand from potential homebuyers as the latest official data show completion…

Geopolitics

The Challenges Facing Canada as It Inches Toward Trade Talks

The New York Times – World · US

An international trade economist in Washington warns that negotiations will take place in an “incredibly difficult” environment.

Geopolitics

Traditional bathhouses in Japan sink under soaring energy costs

South China Morning Post – World · China

Traditional public bathhouses in Japan are in deep water as soaring energy costs triggered by the Middle East oil supply disruptions threaten to extinguish the…

Geopolitics

What is voluntary retirement programme that Microsoft is offering its 8500-plus employees

Times of India – World · India

Microsoft is offering voluntary retirement to approximately 7% of its US workforce, marking its first such program in 51 years. This softer approach, unlike pr…

Tech & Startups

Tim Cook is stepping down. What happens to Apple now?

TechCrunch · US

Tim Cook plans to step down from his CEO role in September, handing the reins to hardware chief John Ternus.   Ternus may be inheriting one of the most durable…

Startups

Oolka raises Rs 130 Cr in Series A funding round led by Accel

Your Story · India

The funding round also saw participation from existing investors Lightspeed and Z47 (formerly Matrix Partners India).

Geopolitics

4 tickets to World Cup final are listed on Fifa’s resale site for more than US$2 million each

South China Morning Post – World · China

Fifa’s resale site has four tickets on sale for the World Cup final for just under US$2.3 million each. The $2,299,998.85 seats for the July 19 match at MetLif…

Geopolitics

Revealed: Axel Springer skipped due diligence before £575m Telegraph takeover

The Guardian – World · Europe

Sources say German group may struggle to recoup its investment as titles shift to less profitable modelsAxel Springer did not complete due diligence on the Tel…

Geopolitics

US slaps sanctions on Cambodian senator suspected of controlling scam centres

South China Morning Post – World · China

The US government has imposed sanctions on a Cambodian senator alleging he is at the heart of a sprawling scam network, as the Southeast Asian nation comes und…

Geopolitics

Germany news: Lawmakers vote to lower fuel tax amid high gas prices

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

People in Germany could see gas prices fall next week after lawmakers approved a bill to lower the fuel tax by €0.17 per liter. Follow DW for these stories and…

Geopolitics

‘Dumb mistake’: Mayfair club Annabel’s gave managers bonus from staff service charge

The Guardian – World · Europe

Exclusive: Owner says private members venue is changing policy after revolt over division of pre-Christmas moneyThe restaurant tycoon Richard Caring has admitt…

Geopolitics

Burger King in Japan dangles US$250,000 to lure rival franchisees

South China Morning Post – World · China

Burger King in Japan is tempting franchisees of rival fast-food brands like McDonald’s and Mos Burger by offering them 40 million yen (US$250,000) cashback to …

Geopolitics

Henderson’s winning bid to run harbour event space could boost Central’s access

South China Morning Post – World · China

A winning bid involving Henderson Land Development to operate a major Hong Kong harbourfront event space has expanded the developer’s footprint in Central to t…

Geopolitics

Reform UK asks steel bosses to draft ‘alternative strategy’ for industry

The Guardian – World · Europe

Industry sceptical as Nigel Farage’s party goes on charm offensive to help win over former Labour heartlandsReform UK has asked steel bosses to draw up an “alt…

Geopolitics

Infosys share price today: Stock falls around 4% after Q4 numbers; what’s the outlook?

Times of India – World · India

Brokerage views on Infosys remain mixed, with analysts balancing near-term challenges against the company’s long-term positioning. They have expressed a measur…

Geopolitics

Gold price prediction: Will prices recover today & what should investors do?

Times of India – World · India

Gold price prediction today: Gold prices continue to be volatile and a buy on dips strategy is recommended for today, says Jateen Trivedi, VP Research Analyst …

Geopolitics

ChiNext, Shenzhen’s Nasdaq, emerges as investor darling as start-up indexes smash records

South China Morning Post – World · China

An overhaul of listing and trading rules has driven a 16-year-old board for start-ups on the Shenzhen Stock Exchange to an all-time high, and traders believe t…

Geopolitics

Trump says he will ‘probably put a big tariff on the UK’ if it doesn’t drop digital services tax

The Guardian – World · Europe

US president accuses UK of thinking it can ‘make an easy buck’ from US tech companies, weeks after warning that UK–US trade deal can be changedDonald Trump has…

Geopolitics

Meta says it will cut 8,000 jobs as AI spending soars

BBC News – World · Europe

The cuts, which employees had been expecting for weeks, will be Meta's largest layoff since 2023.

Geopolitics

Hackers steal $2.5m from Lankan finance ministry

Times of India – World · India

Here are four clear bullet points summarizing the article: • Cybercriminals hacked into Sri Lanka's finance ministry's computer system. • The hackers stole $2…

Tech & Startups

Bret Taylor’s Sierra buys YC-backed AI startup Fragment

TechCrunch · US

Sierra, the AI customer service agent startup founded by technologist Bret Taylor, announced today that it has acquired the YC-backed French startup Fragment.

Geopolitics

Baby on board? Why a financial plan trumps diaper supply

Times of India – World · India

Here are four clear bullet points summarizing the article: • Determine monthly loan installments using a calculator. • Calculate returns on SIP investments, i…

Tech & Startups

Meta is revamping its cross-app management system

TechCrunch · US

Meta's Accounts Center will transition to the Meta Account, which is supposed to make it easier to manage your experience on various Meta apps and devices.

Geopolitics

From pilots to productivity: AI finds its footing in business

South China Morning Post – World · China

[The content of this article has been produced by our advertising partner.] AI-enabled solution providers and corporate gathered at Hong Kong Science Park on M…

Geopolitics

Warner Bros shareholders approve Paramount’s takeover

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Attention now turns to regulatory authorities, with both Washington and London expected to examine the merger's impact.

Geopolitics

Mandelson’s lobbying firm Global Counsel went bust owing £4.6m, report says

The Guardian – World · Europe

Consultancy that advised TikTok, Palantir and GSK collapsed amid fallout over former minister’s links to Jeffrey EpsteinPeter Mandelson’s former consultancy fi…

Geopolitics

Warner Bros shareholders approve Paramount's $111bn takeover

BBC News – World · Europe

The approval came as Donald Trump is to attend a dinner with billionaire Paramount backers the Ellisons.

Startups

Amazon India to invest Rs 2,800 Cr to boost worker safety, expand logistics network

Your Story · India

The planned investment comes as part of the company’s broader commitment to invest over $35 billion in India by 2030, with a focus on AI-led digitisation, expo…

Geopolitics

Henderson Land joint venture to operate Central Harbourfront Event Space

South China Morning Post – World · China

A Henderson Land Development joint venture has won a five-year contract to operate the Central Harbourfront Event Space in Hong Kong, with a clause requiring t…

Geopolitics

EU approves US$106 billion loan to Ukraine after Hungary lifts veto

South China Morning Post – World · China

The European Union on Thursday approved a massive loan package to help Ukraine meet its economic and military needs for the next two years, the bloc’s Cypriot …

Geopolitics

After killing IRS officer's daughter, accused stole Rs 2.5 lakh: New details in Delhi murder

Times of India – World · India

A 22-year-old woman, daughter of an IRS officer, was allegedly raped and murdered in her south Delhi home. Police arrested a former domestic worker, Rahul Meen…

Startups

Upwind and Bessemer Venture Partners to host exclusive CISO Sunset Circle in Bengaluru

Your Story · India

The event at Conrad Bengaluru will convene CISOs and senior security leaders from Bessemer portfolio companies for peer-level conversations on cloud and AI sec…

Tech & Startups

India’s app market is booming — but global platforms are capturing most of the gains

TechCrunch · US

Non-gaming apps, led by streaming and AI, are driving growth, even as India's spending per user lags global peers.

Geopolitics

Mainland China’s ultra-wealthy numbers rise as Hong Kong tipped for faster growth

South China Morning Post – World · China

Mainland China’s population of ultra-high-net-worth individuals (UHNWIs) – those with assets exceeding US$30 million – has grown by 23 per cent over the past f…

Geopolitics

UK undershoots annual borrowing target by £700m

The Guardian – World · Europe

But Iran war likely to blow hole in Rachel Reeves’s carefully crafted fiscal ‘headroom’ in coming monthsBusiness live – latest updatesThe UK government budget …

Startups

Textile tech startup STCH raises $7M in pre-Series A round led by Omnivore

Your Story · India

Bengaluru-headquartered STCH will use the capital to expand its AI capabilities, R&D, and partnerships with textile mills and global fashion brands

Geopolitics

Alibaba opens Qwen app to outside partners with China Eastern Airlines tie-up

South China Morning Post – World · China

Alibaba Group Holding has struck its first external partnership for its flagship consumer artificial intelligence app, linking it with China Eastern Airlines i…

Geopolitics

Germany's Merz: Climate protection must not hold economy back

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said the public would not accept climate policies that lead to deindustrialization, warning that they would hinder progress an…

Tech & Startups

US Senate Candidate Caught Insider Trading on Kalshi Says He Did It on Purpose

Wired · Global

Mark Moran, an underdog Senate candidate from Virginia, claims he wanted to get caught violating the prediction market platform’s rules.

Tech & Startups

Tesla Q1 revenue rises, driven by EV sales and FSD subscriptions

TechCrunch · US

Sales rebounded a bit from the first quarter of 2025, as Tesla throws a ton of money at massive bets like robotics, AI, and its own chip fab.

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