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Tech & Startups

LinkedIn’s CEO is moving on; please hold your tearful video tributes

TechCrunch · US

Ryan Roslansky has stepped down as LinkedIn's CEO after six years running the world's largest professional network. Dan Shapero, the company's COO, takes over …

Tech & Startups

New York Bans Government Employees from Insider Trading on Prediction Markets

Wired · Global

A new executive order seen by WIRED prohibits New York state employees from using insider knowledge to enrich themselves with prediction market bets.

Geopolitics

Blockchain billionaire Sun takes Trump family’s crypto firm to court

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

World Liberty is under increasing scrutiny from some of its investors, who have complained about lack of transparency.

Geopolitics

Four people arrested over suspected £44m UK home insulation scam

The Guardian – World · Europe

Serious Fraud Office investigation relates to firms allegedly submitting false invoices for work they failed to carry outThe UK’s Serious Fraud Office has arre…

Startups

Kabeer Biswas's new startup raises Rs 102 Cr from PeakXV, Blume, and CRED

Your Story · India

Co-founded by Biswas and Kartik Mishra, M is positioned as a consumer AI startup focused on simplifying home management by automating decisions, coordination, …

Tech & Startups

X makes it more expensive to post links through its API

TechCrunch · US

Posting links on X through its API is now 1,900% more costly

Geopolitics

Salman Khan, Saajan and a Sri Lankan fan’s journey to Hindi and IPL

Times of India – World · India

A childhood viewing of Saajan inspired Sri Lankan actor Shehan Malik to learn Hindi and chase Bollywood dreams. Now in India for IPL 2026, the Kegalle-born con…

Startups

M2P Fintech ropes in ex-Hitachi exec Vivek Seshadri as CFO

Your Story · India

Vivek Seshadri brings more than 15 years of work experience and will oversee M2P’s finance, investor relations, and M&A initiatives.

Geopolitics

China to fuse software and steel with US$14tr sector to fix weak links in world’s factory

South China Morning Post – World · China

China is embarking on a sweeping overhaul of its industrial architecture, aiming to fuse software and steel as part of a 100-trillion-yuan (US$14.7 trillion) u…

Geopolitics

UK firms to face tougher checks on export licences to bolster sanctions on Russia

The Guardian – World · Europe

News follows Guardian report on licence given to British firm exporting machinery to Armenian firm linked to Russian war effortBritish firms will face “much to…

Geopolitics

EU Considers $106 Billion Loan to Ukraine, Delayed for Months by Orban

The New York Times – World · US

After months of impasse because of objections from Prime Minister Viktor Orban of Hungary, ambassadors were meeting to discuss a key step on the way to disburs…

Geopolitics

US tightens screws on high-skilled immigration: Denial rates surge across visa categories

Times of India – World · India

US immigration routes for skilled Indian professionals are facing unprecedented uncertainty. Elite visa categories, including EB-1 and EB-2 NIW, have seen reje…

Geopolitics

Tim Cook gives employees three reasons he chose now to step down as Apple CEO

Times of India – World · India

Tim Cook is stepping down as Apple CEO after 15 years, deeming it the 'textbook succession' he envisioned. He cited a thriving business, a robust product pipel…

Geopolitics

Nepal Home Minister Sudhan Gurung resigns amid questions over financial conduct

The Hindu – World · India

Here are the 4 clear bullet points summarizing the news article: • Nepal's Home Minister Sudhan Gurung has resigned, less than a month after his appointment, …

Geopolitics

China’s ‘landmark’ drug pricing guidelines widen biotech profit window: analysts

South China Morning Post – World · China

The State Council, China’s cabinet, has published guidelines on innovative drug pricing that a bank analyst has described as the “most significant” in a decade…

Geopolitics

Woolworths’ ‘Prices Dropped’ rules intended to prevent ‘gaming’ the promotional system, executive tells court

The Guardian – World · Europe

Senior manager at supermarket giant gives evidence on day two of case brought by the Australian Competition and Consumer CommissionFollow our Australia news li…

Startups

Ternus takes over as Apple CEO, succeeds Cook

Your Story · India

John Ternus is set to take over as CEO of Apple from Tim Cook, who will transition to executive chairman. The change marks a rare leadership shift for the 50-y…

Startups

From data to decisions: What it takes to build real-time, AI-led consumer businesses in India

Your Story · India

Building a real-time, AI-led consumer business in such a category requires more than just data collection: it demands a system where data flows continuously, i…

Geopolitics

Indonesia’s state energy firm raises fuel prices, risking subsidy strain

South China Morning Post – World · China

Indonesia’s decision to raise prices for some non-subsidised fuel products could push more households towards subsidised grades, economists have warned, raisin…

Geopolitics

Takeaway coffee sales plunge as fuel and living costs dent Australian spending. Is the economy next?

The Guardian – World · Europe

The trend has been accelerated by the US-Israel war on Iran, leaving households – and cafe owners – glum, surveys suggestFollow our Australia news live blog fo…

Tech & Startups

Apple’s John Ternus will run one of the world’s most powerful companies; the job is a minefield

TechCrunch · US

Apple's top job comes with almost unrivaled power and money, but it comes with plenty of baggage, too.

Geopolitics

Trump’s US Fed nominee Warsh vows independence, says he’s no ‘sock puppet’

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Kevin Warsh's confirmation hearing shines spotlight on doubts over his independence as Trump pushes again for rate cuts.

Geopolitics

Kevin Warsh, Trump’s pick for Fed chief, calls for ‘regime change’ at US central bank

South China Morning Post – World · China

Federal Reserve chief nominee Kevin Warsh ⁠called for “regime change” at the US central bank, including a new approach for controlling inflation and a communic…

Geopolitics

Can Israel’s economy sustain conflicts on multiple fronts?

The Hindu – World · India

The Bank of Israel’s preliminary estimates suggest that Israel’s war with Iran came at the cost of 35 billion shekels ($11.52 billion) in budgetary expenses. I…

Geopolitics

Carney names broad team to advise on tense US-Canada trade talks

The Guardian – World · Europe

Conservatives and former provincial premiers among those PM names to advisory committee on economic relationsCanada’s prime minister, Mark Carney, says his new…

Tech & Startups

Revolut eyes valuation of up to $200B in eventual IPO

TechCrunch · US

Fintech giant Revolut, which secured a full banking license in the U.K. in March after years of waiting, was most recently valued at $75 billion in a secondary…

Entrepreneurship

The Great Rollback Has Begun: Deloitte and Zoom Take the Lead in Slashing the Most Coveted Benefits

Inc. · Global

Now that employers have all the negotiating power, they’re flexing it by trimming their most loved benefits.

Geopolitics

Kevin Warsh: Trump’s ideal choice to push Fed to cut interest rates

The Guardian – World · Europe

Former Wall Street banker faces questions at confirmation hearing – but his biggest backer is also his biggest liabilityOn the face of it, Kevin Warsh looks li…

Geopolitics

Olly Robbins says he faced ‘constant pressure’ to get Mandelson in post

The Guardian – World · Europe

Sacked civil servant discloses he overturned vetting ruling without knowing full extent of national security concernsUK politics live – latest updatesThe sacke…

Startups

KRAFTON, Naver launch Rs 6,000 Cr India-focused Unicorn Growth Fund

Your Story · India

The fund was announced following a high-level meeting between India and South Korea

Startups

Transition at Apple: Tim Cook to move to executive chair as John Ternus is named CEO

Your Story · India

This marks a major milestone in the 50-year history of the company, which has had only seven permanent CEOs. Tim Cook has been at the helm of Apple since 2011,…

Geopolitics

‘Positive and productive’: India-US trade deal 'almost done' in Washington

Times of India – World · India

India and the US are nearing a bilateral trade agreement, with negotiators reporting significant progress and only a few issues remaining. Discussions are desc…

Geopolitics

UN outlook: India’s economy to grow 6.4% amid global headwinds

Times of India – World · India

India's economy is set for robust growth, projected at 6.4% in 2026 and 6.6% in 2027, according to a UN report. Despite export challenges, strong domestic cons…

Geopolitics

Maker of China’s C919 jet weighs supply chain weaknesses amid delivery delays

South China Morning Post – World · China

China’s top civilian aircraft manufacturer is reassessing geopolitical risks to its supply chains – particularly for jet engines sourced from foreign firms – a…

Geopolitics

Tim Cook to step down as Apple CEO

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Cook will turn over CEO duties to Apple’s head of hardware engineering, John Ternus, on September 1.

Geopolitics

Trump’s Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer latest to leave administration

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Chavez-DeRemer leaves the Trump administration after the recent departures of Kristi Noem and Pam Bondi.

Geopolitics

Who is John Ternus, Apple’s next CEO?

The Guardian – World · Europe

Hardware engineering executive is a longtime Apple insider, indicating company will continue strategy that has led to record profitsApple has announced longtim…

Geopolitics

Apple names new chief executive to replace Tim Cook

BBC News – World · Europe

John Ternus will take over running the technology giant as Cook steps up to become executive chairman.

Geopolitics

Who is the new Apple CEO, John Ternus and what’s next for Tim Cook?

The Hindu – World · India

John Ternus’s appointment comes at a time when the tech industry at large is tinkering with the advancements in artificial intelligence.

Tech & Startups

Tim Cook stepping down as Apple CEO, John Ternus taking over

TechCrunch · US

The transition has been expected for some time and ends one of the longer and more impactful runs a CEO has had at any company. Cook had inherited a company th…

Geopolitics

Tim Cook to step down as Apple CEO, handing reins to firm’s hardware leader

South China Morning Post – World · China

Apple CEO Tim Cook is stepping down from the job that he inherited from the late Steve Jobs, ending a nearly 15-year reign that saw the company’s market value …

Tech & Startups

CEO and CFO suddenly depart AI nuclear power upstart Fermi

TechCrunch · US

The startup, co-founded by former U.S. Energy Secretary Rick Perry, has faced headwinds with its AI campus in Texas.

Startups

Tier II and III cities power India’s D2C, driving 66% of new orders in FY26

Your Story · India

The report found that 66% of new D2C orders in FY2026 originated from Tier II and Tier III cities, underscoring a significant shift away from metro-dominated e…

Geopolitics

Carney says Canada’s strong economic ties to US are ‘weakness’ to be corrected

The Guardian – World · Europe

Prime minister details efforts to attract investment and sign trade deals with other countries in 10-minute video addressCanada’s strong economic ties to the U…

Tech & Startups

Tech CEOs Think AI Will Let Them Be Everywhere at Once

Wired · Global

Mark Zuckerberg and Jack Dorsey have different visions for how to use AI for management purposes, but both imagine a system of heightened control.

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