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Geopolitics

Carney Unveils Multibillion Dollar Oil Pipeline Project to Boost Trade With Asia

The New York Times – World · US

Multibillion dollar investments, including a new oil pipeline from Alberta to the Pacific Coast, and natural gas facilities, aim to diversify trade away from t…

Startups

100 years strong: How Narasu’s built a Rs 641 Cr coffee business without external funding

Your Story · India

Salem-based Narasu’s, known for its pure filter coffee powder, took bold bets with chicory blends and instant coffee at a time when not many gave it a chance. …

Tech & Startups

Thiel Capital’s Jack Selby nabs stakes in hot startups like Etched through Arizona connections

TechCrunch · US

Selby's VC firm, Copper Sky Capital, is currently raising a $300 million second fund, according to a regulatory filing.

Tech & Startups

IQM, Europe’s first public quantum company, admits the future of the tech is uncertain

TechCrunch · US

IQM, a full-stack quantum company out of Finland, went public on the Nasdaq today at a valuation of about $1.9 billion.

Geopolitics

To avoid legal battles, ED settles 150 Fema cases with RBI nod

Times of India – World · India

The Enforcement Directorate is opting for large-scale compounding of Foreign Exchange Management Act (Fema) cases, with the Reserve Bank of India's approval, t…

Tech & Startups

Travel app Hopper to pay $35M in FTC settlement over ‘unfairly’ charging hidden fees

TechCrunch · US

Hopper will pay $35 million to settle FTC allegations that it used deceptive “dark patterns” to hide fees and mislead travelers about the costs and benefits of…

Tech & Startups

Boeing-owned Wisk Aero accused of firing manager who raised safety concerns

TechCrunch · US

A former software manager claims Wisk rushed software testing ahead of a crucial 2025 flight test.

Geopolitics

German coalition agrees on sweeping reform package

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

After its first year in office, Germany's coalition government is seeking to revive a sluggish economy and push through key changes with its broad package of r…

Tech & Startups

OpenAI proposed donating 5% of its equity to a US sovereign wealth fund

TechCrunch · US

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has reportedly proposed giving 5% of the company’s equity to a U.S. sovereign wealth fund, reviving discussions about letting the public …

Geopolitics

Australia’s median wealth falls almost 7% since 2020 despite the rich getting richer, report says

The Guardian – World · Europe

Swiss bank UBS finds ‘growing divide between the wealthiest and the broader population’ as country adds more than 25,000 more millionairesFollow our Australia …

Geopolitics

As Far Right Rises, German Leaders Look to Jump-Start the Economy

The New York Times – World · US

An agreement between Chancellor Friedrich Merz and his center-left partners bets on politically painful compromises in hopes of holding off hard-line rivals.

Startups

Bhavin Turakhia launches AI-native work platform Neo with $30M investment

Your Story · India

Neo aims to bring work, knowledge, and execution into a single AI-native platform as enterprises look to move beyond fragmented AI tools and improve productivi…

Geopolitics

KPMG appoints chair who claimed leak allegations were ‘completely false’ and called senator’s actions ‘inappropriate’

The Guardian – World · Europe

Greens senator says appointment of Michael Ebeid ‘risks entrenching the very culture and leadership that need to change’Follow our Australia news live blog for…

Geopolitics

Buying a home? Here's how women can save on stamp duty across states

Times of India – World · India

In multiple Indian states, financial incentives aimed at women buying property, such as slashed stamp duties and preferential home loan rates, are making a sig…

Geopolitics

New EPF scheme : What it means for your provident fund savings

Times of India – World · India

India’s provident fund framework has now entered a new phase with the notification of the Employees’ Provident Funds Scheme, 2026 (EPF Scheme, 2026) under the …

Startups

Michael Cronin wants Couchbase APAC to win the AI data race

Your Story · India

Michael Cronin, Managing Director for Asia Pacific at Couchbase, is driving regional growth by building high-performing teams and expanding the company's prese…

Tech & Startups

Indian tech tycoon bets $30M of his own money to build AI alternative to Microsoft Office

TechCrunch · US

Neo is Bhavin Turakhia’s fifth venture and his latest involving enterprise software. This time he's taking on Microsoft Office, Google Apps with AI.

Startups

Indian startups raise $6.9B in H1 2026 as VC funding rebounds

Your Story · India

Venture capital funding into Indian startups for the first six months of the year touched $6.9 billion, raising hopes that capital inflow will surpass 2025 lev…

Tech & Startups

Lime begins life as a public company after years of uncertainty

TechCrunch · US

The nine-year-old scooter and bike-share company has said it needs the funds to help pay down around $1 billion in liabilities.

Geopolitics

Bibles, Home Alone and perfume: Six takeaways from Trump's 2025 finances

BBC News – World · Europe

Official documents show the US president made billions of dollars as he returned to the White House.

Startups

Ananta Capital acquires majority stake in hygiene brand Phitku

Your Story · India

Phitku’s founders, Sumit Marda, Neha Marda and Rahul Dokania, will continue to lead the company and retain a significant shareholding.

Tech & Startups

Builders Stage agenda revealed: Practical strategies for scaling startups at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026

TechCrunch · US

The Builders Stage is returning to TechCrunch Disrupt 2026, bringing together 10,000+ founders, startup operators, and investors for practical conversations. a…

Geopolitics

Reliance Jio’s IPO set to intensify focus on India’s telco sector amid duopoly fears

South China Morning Post – World · China

Indian telecom giant Reliance Jio’s plan to launch one of the country’s largest public share offerings in recent years is expected to shake up the domestic mar…

Geopolitics

China’s Kling AI nears US$3 billion round at US$18 billion valuation: sources

South China Morning Post – World · China

Kuaishou-backed Kling AI is close to completing a US$3 billion fundraising round that would value the company at US$18 billion post-investment, according to pe…

Startups

Dovetail Capital raises Rs 100 Cr from Elev8 Venture Partners

Your Story · India

Dovetail Capital will use the fresh capital to expand its global business as demand grows for independent financial infrastructure serving cross-border investo…

Geopolitics

U.S. removes four Indian companies from Russia-related sanctions list

The Hindu – World · India

The companies have been deleted from the Office of Foreign Assets Control's (OFAC) Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons (SDN) List

Startups

How Addverb built an intralogistics business that serves 25 countries

Your Story · India

Noida-based Addverb has grown alongside India's warehouse automation industry, expanding from a five-member team to more than 1,000 employees and over 300 clie…

Geopolitics

Why is CA Day celebrated on July 1? History, significance and key facts explained

Times of India – World · India

Every year on July 1, India celebrates Chartered Accountants Day to mark the foundation of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) in 1949. The …

Geopolitics

Malaysia lures priced-out Hong Kong property buyers

South China Morning Post – World · China

Norman Wong sold his Hong Kong flat and relocated to a rented home in Malaysia after concluding the city no longer offered the quality of life he expected for …

Geopolitics

Will slowing car sales in China reignite brutal price war in crowded market?

South China Morning Post – World · China

In the most bearish Chinese car market forecast by an international bank or consultancy, AlixPartners has predicted that deliveries will fall by 10 per cent th…

Geopolitics

RBI stress test: Banks bad loans may rise to 1.9% by March 2028

Times of India – World · India

Here are four clear bullet points summarizing the article: • A mutual fund calculator can help estimate the monthly installment amount for a loan. • It can al…

Geopolitics

Trump reports earning over US$1.4 billion from crypto ventures

South China Morning Post – World · China

US President Donald Trump reported more than US$1.4 billion in income from his ⁠family’s crypto ventures last year, showing how Trump now derives most of his i…

Geopolitics

Maple Leafs may have to sacrifice Matthew Knies to land Zach Werenski

Times of India – World · India

Toronto Maple Leafs are reportedly eyeing Norris Trophy winner Zach Werenski from the Columbus Blue Jackets. Acquiring the star defenseman, however, could come…

Tech & Startups

Podcasting platform Riverside enters the newsletter publishing game

TechCrunch · US

Users will be able use AI to create newsletters based on their recordings.

AI / Deep Tech

The Download: AI “coworkers” and stratospheric internet

MIT Technology Review · Global

This is today’s edition of The Download, our weekday newsletter that provides a daily dose of what’s going on in the world of technology. AI agents…

Startups

Cabinet approves Rs 30,000 Cr additional investment in NIIF to boost infra projects

Your Story · India

The Government of India is a 49% shareholder in NIIF, and it currently manages capital commitments of approximately Rs 40,000 crore across its funds and invest…

Startups

OYO parent Prism files updated papers for Rs 6,650-Cr IPO

Your Story · India

The company has not included any offer-for-sale component in the proposed public issue, meaning existing shareholders, including SoftBank's SVF India Holdings,…

Geopolitics

Philippines courts Greater Bay Area investors as gateway to Southeast Asia

South China Morning Post – World · China

The Philippines is uniquely positioned to serve as a gateway for Greater Bay Area businesses into Southeast Asia, the country’s trade secretary said on Tuesday…

Geopolitics

Japan’s family firms turn to M&A when heirs are not so apparent

South China Morning Post – World · China

Diners at a sleek teppanyaki restaurant in Tokyo’s Asakusa district wait happily as chefs sear marbled Kobe beef over open grills. Expectations are high at Kis…

Geopolitics

Funding option: royalties giant opens Hong Kong base as mainland China biotech deals surge

South China Morning Post – World · China

The world’s largest buyer of biopharmaceutical royalties has set up its first Asia-Pacific base in Hong Kong, joining a string of multinational corporations in…

Geopolitics

Hong Kong IPOs ride China’s tech wave, but Nasdaq leads way with SpaceX tsunami

South China Morning Post – World · China

Hong Kong has surrendered its IPO fundraising crown to Nasdaq following SpaceX’s blockbuster listing earlier this month, but it did so while seeing its IPO pro…

Geopolitics

Trump nominates Keith Sonderling to permanent role of labor secretary

The Guardian – World · Europe

Sonderling is filling in as acting secretary after Lori Chavez-DeRemer announced she was leaving in AprilDonald Trump announced he is nominating Keith Sonderli…

Geopolitics

Crypto firms operating in UK to be subject to sweeping new rules

The Guardian – World · Europe

City regulator will require booming industry to prove its resilience to risk from October next yearCrypto firms operating in the UK will be forced to prove the…

Geopolitics

HDFC Bank appoints ex-CEC Rajiv Kumar as chairman

Times of India – World · India

Here are four clear bullet points summarizing the article: • Determine monthly loan installments using a calculator. • Estimate returns on Systematic Investme…

Tech & Startups

South Korean tech giants commit over $550B to ease ‘RAMageddon’

TechCrunch · US

The world's two largest memory chip companies vow to build more memory lab fabs as South Korea positions itself as an AI tech powerhouse country.

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