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Geopolitics

Uganda halts school trips as bus crash kills 20 kids

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

A school bus in Uganda has crashed during its return to Kampala from a trip to the Sipi Falls. The government has temporarily halted all school trips in respon…

Geopolitics

US’ draft proposal narrows flexibility in seeking bridge finance for EB-5 projects

Times of India – World · India

- Lubna Kably is a senior editor specializing in immigration and tax policies, focusing on global developments affecting the Indian diaspora. - She demystifi…

Startups

How a Woman Mukhiya Built Bihar's Digital Panchayat

Your Story · India

Through digital governance, sanitation, and women's empowerment, this Bihar panchayat became a nationally recognised model village.

Geopolitics

Trump’s veteran-first trucking plan could hit Indian, Sikh drivers in US

Indian Express – World · India

- **Trump proposes replacing illegal alien truck drivers with veterans**, granting them automatic CDL eligibility due to military experience. - **Policy link…

Geopolitics

Malaysia’s Network School probe raises questions over openness to tech talent

South China Morning Post – World · China

A controversy in Malaysia over a foreign tech community in Johor state has raised questions on whether immigration scrutiny and political sensitivities could s…

Geopolitics

Applying for a US green card? Trump’s revived rule could affect you

Indian Express – World · India

- Trump administration revives "public charge" rule, allowing immigration denial for applicants likely to rely on government aid, reversing Biden’s 2021 revers…

Geopolitics

Is Hong Kong kicking the can down the road with ride-hailing quota?

South China Morning Post – World · China

Taxi trade leader Chau Kwok-keung says he has never felt as much fear as he does now after transport minister Mable Chan set a 10,000-vehicle cap for ride-hail…

Geopolitics

Trump admin limits students visa tenure to fixed period of 4 yrs, limits academic flexibility

Times of India – World · India

- Lubna Kably is a senior editor specializing in immigration and tax policies. - She focuses on immigration developments for the Indian diaspora. - Analyze…

Geopolitics

Trump administration revives rule that could deny green cards to immigrants who use public benefits

The Hindu – World · India

The policy, known as “public charge,” appeared in the Federal Register and will be formally published on July 20

Geopolitics

Trump administration to cap F, J and I US visas, tighten rules for students, journalists

Indian Express – World · India

- Trump administration replaces open-ended visas with fixed terms for students, journalists, and exchange visitors, limiting stays to 4 years for F visas and 2…

Geopolitics

UK aid cuts ‘reduce bilateral support to some African countries by 90%’

The Guardian – World · Europe

Critics say Foreign Office figures send ‘global message about the role the country wants to play on international stage’Labour’s foreign aid cuts mean reductio…

Geopolitics

JD Vance, Usha’s family travel requests left US Secret Service ‘fed up’, claims report

Indian Express – World · India

- Secret Service agents criticize last-minute, costly helicopter trips for VP Vance’s son, citing no precedent for using Marine Two for local events. - Vance…

Engineering

Digital Surveillance Reshapes Fishery Enforcement in Indonesia

IEEE Spectrum · Global

In the eastern Indian Ocean, south of Java in the vast sea stretching toward Australia, a fishing vessel slightly alters its course while operating near the bo…

Geopolitics

Fraud crackdown on Ghana ID cards makes digital checks compulsory - photocopies banned

BBC News – World · Europe

Companies are now required to verify a person's identity electronically to curb theft and forgery.

Geopolitics

Chinese policewoman supports parents of colleague who died in line of duty for 20 years

South China Morning Post – World · China

A policewoman in southern China has fulfilled the filial piety duty of her colleague for his parents for two decades since he died while saving people from dro…

Geopolitics

Jeff Bezos donates $10m to LA that city's mayor says is about investing in culture

Times of India – World · India

Jeff Bezos' Earth Fund has granted $10.1 million for Watts Towers Arts Center Campus improvements. This investment will expand usable park space and introduce …

Geopolitics

BJP turns PM Modi visits to states into 'swachh' drives

Times of India – World · India

Organized cleanliness drives now precede Prime Minister Modi's state visits across India. These initiatives transform pre-VVIP spruce-ups into public campaigns…

Geopolitics

Govt moves to stem exodus from key Isro missions; at least 100 quit in past few months

Times of India – World · India

Isro's Department of Space has introduced new rules for scientist resignations. These new regulations aim to prevent departures from key projects like Gaganyaa…

Geopolitics

UP RERA issues guidelines for refund of excess GST collected from homebuyers

Times of India – World · India

- TOI Real Estate Desk is a team of journalists and market experts analyzing property trends and policies for readers. - Focuses on decoding real estate dyna…

Geopolitics

Pentagon blocks review of F-35 fighter jet project for first time in over 20 years

South China Morning Post – World · China

The Pentagon has blocked the public release of a congressionally mandated annual report on the costly and controversial F-35 fighter jet programme for the firs…

Geopolitics

Hong Kong to fast-track border crossing upgrades as Legco gears to approve bill

South China Morning Post – World · China

Hong Kong authorities have pledged to fast-track renovation, equipment installation and testing at an upgraded border checkpoint as the legislature prepares to…

Geopolitics

Alleged illegal dontations by Catholic Schools NSW to Liberals raise questions over use of taxpayer funds

The Guardian – World · Europe

Catholic Schools NSW’s alleged donations to Liberal party show the need to ensure public money is spent for approved purposes, expert saysFollow our Australia …

Geopolitics

Minister breaks ranks with Victorian premier by calling for explanation for alleged wrongdoing on project

The Guardian – World · Europe

Melissa Horne describes allegations of improper government interference on a hospital project as ‘alarming’, after Jacinta Allan said report was wrongFollow ou…

Geopolitics

US Congress takes next step to make daylight saving time permanent

BBC News – World · Europe

The House of Representatives passed a Trump-backed bill that would end decades of Americans having to reset their clocks twice a year.

Geopolitics

US House votes to make daylight saving time permanent, passing bill to ‘ditch the switch’

South China Morning Post – World · China

There will be no turning back the clock if the US House has its way. The House passed a bill on Tuesday that would make daylight saving time permanent. Propone…

Tech & Startups

The UK Is Planning a Social Media Curfew for 16- and 17-Year-Olds

Wired · Global

The restrictions, which can be turned off, will include a crackdown on “addictive” app features and will be in addition to a total ban on children under 16 acc…

Geopolitics

‘If you don’t want E20, you can buy 100% petrol, but pay more’: Nitin Gadkari

Times of India – World · India

Union minister Nitin Gadkari denied personal gain from the ethanol blending program. He stated that allegations of conflict of interest are politically motivat…

Geopolitics

'Won’t quit, Ayodhya Ram temple donation theft due to SBI laxity': Trust treasurer

Times of India – World · India

Swami Govinddev Giri Maharaj stated he will not resign as treasurer of the trust. He believes bank officials should have flagged the alleged donation embezzlem…

Geopolitics

UK wasted £9.9 billion on Covid PPE, finds inquiry; stockpile, procurement flaws flagged

Times of India – World · India

- TOI World Desk's team delivers global news with accuracy, depth, and timeliness. - Focuses on diverse perspectives and nuanced understanding of internation…

Geopolitics

Indonesia’s free meals scheme cut leaves kitchen operators in limbo

South China Morning Post – World · China

Thousands of Indonesian free meals kitchens complained on Tuesday they had ⁠been left in the lurch ⁠by the government’s move to scale ⁠down President Prabowo S…

Geopolitics

Got a new passport? Don’t miss this free OCI update window

Indian Express – World · India

- Updating OCI passport details is now mostly online, with free (Type B) or paid (Type A) services based on timing. - Type A (paid) applies after 3 months, c…

Tech & Startups

DOGE Used AI for Housing Policy. The Government Won’t Say How

Wired · Global

In response to a public records request, HUD has withheld documents about DOGE’s use of AI—in part by citing a privilege that doesn’t exist.

Geopolitics

Bangkok bar fire death toll rises to 30 as police probe possible negligence

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Thailand authorities say that 24 people remain in critical condition in hospital after the blaze at a pub.

Geopolitics

New HK$45,000 job scheme expected to benefit single-parent families most

South China Morning Post – World · China

Hong Kong’s new cash incentives of up to HK$45,000 (US$5,740) to encourage welfare recipients to take up jobs are expected to benefit many single-parent famili…

Geopolitics

Jeju plan to allow Chinese tourist drivers stokes safety backlash in South Korea

South China Morning Post – World · China

Jeju’s renewed push to allow Chinese tourists to drive rental cars on the South Korean resort island is reigniting a decade-old debate over safety, insurance a…

Geopolitics

‘Democratic decentralisation’: Govt announces hill councils for all 7 Ladakh districts

Times of India – World · India

Ladakh will establish hill development councils in all seven districts to strengthen grassroots governance. This move aims to decentralize power and improve ad…

Geopolitics

Northern Metropolis fast-track laws will ‘run parallel’ with environmental rules

South China Morning Post – World · China

Dedicated laws designed to fast-track Hong Kong’s Northern Metropolis project will not override the Environmental Impact Assessment Ordinance, the authorities …

Geopolitics

Authorities slam online claims about Wang Fuk Court acquisition company

South China Morning Post – World · China

Hong Kong’s housing authorities have dismissed online rumours that a government-established company set up to acquire flats at fire-ravaged Wang Fuk Court is a…

Geopolitics

Australia to ditch paper arrival cards for incoming travellers

The Guardian – World · Europe

Digital customs declaration to be phased in at all international airports and seaports after successful Qantas trialFollow our Australia news live blog for lat…

Geopolitics

Australian universities will be required to adopt definitions of antisemitism and Islamophobia

The Guardian – World · Europe

Higher education chiefs, academics and students to give evidence this week at royal commissionFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our bre…

Geopolitics

Russians urged to work from home amid fuel crisis

Times of India – World · India

Russia's Novosibirsk region is urging remote work and reduced car travel. This comes amid a deepening fuel crisis affecting many Russian areas. Ukrainian strik…

Geopolitics

No change: Conductor tells Karnataka transport minister to get off bus

Times of India – World · India

Transport minister Byrathi Suresh experienced commuter problems firsthand. A bus conductor asked him to exit for lacking exact change. He also encountered an a…

Geopolitics

England’s mayors should be given sweeping new powers, says devolution expert

The Guardian – World · Europe

Exclusive: Burnham-aligned thinktank calls for devolution of public services including social care, childcare and skillsMayors should be given power over a wid…

Geopolitics

Australia to double maximum penalty for platforms in breach of social media ban

BBC News – World · Europe

Children under the age of 16 have been prevented from 10 key social media platforms in Australia since December 2025.

Geopolitics

Hong Kong’s five-year plan must boost governance to ensure results

South China Morning Post – World · China

Why do some governments consistently turn long-term goals into visible results while others struggle to move beyond policy announcements? The answer often lies…

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