Geopolitics
Football Fandom: Who owns your loyalty?
Al Jazeera – News · Middle East
How is money changing football?
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Geopolitics
Nepal disaster a climate 'warning signal': Foreign Minister
The Hindu – World · India
"We believe that this disaster should be seen as a warning signal to the risk that climate change poses to Nepal," says Shisir Khanal
Geopolitics
War and sanctions deepen Iran's fuel crisis
Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe
Long lines at fuel stations are spreading across Iran as war damage, import constraints and new US sanctions squeeze supplies.
Geopolitics
Édouard Balladur, Embattled French Prime Minister, Dies at 97
The New York Times – World · US
His time in office coincided with France’s fraught role in the 1994 Rwandan genocide and the corruption scandal known as the Karachi affair.
Geopolitics
UK long-term borrowing costs could halve chancellor’s budget headroom
The Guardian – World · Europe
Yield on 30-year gilts highest since 1998 as rout triggered by global factors underlines tricky backdrop John Healey facesBusiness live – latest updatesThe cha…
Geopolitics
Keir Starmer, Former UK Prime Minister, Says He Will Resign From Parliament
The New York Times – World · US
Keir Starmer, who left Downing Street in July after pressure from his own party, said he would quit his parliamentary seat to focus on a role in international …
Geopolitics
Barcelona sign Gabriel Jesus from Arsenal for a reported $11.6m
Al Jazeera – News · Middle East
Brazil's Gabriel Jesus transfers from Premier League champions Arsenal to La Liga holders Barcelona on deadline day.
Geopolitics
Phantom Island Mysteriously Appears, Vanishes, Then Reappears on B.C. Reservoir
The New York Times – World · US
Officials first thought it was just an A.I. ruse, until they checked satellite images of northern British Columbia. The mystery deepened, and on Monday the isl…
Geopolitics
'We can resist US unilateralism': Iran president tells Putin on sidelines of SCO summit
Times of India – World · India
During a recent dialogue, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian expressed gratitude towards Vladimir Putin for Russia's supportive position. He emphasized the ne…
Tech & Startups
Waymo accelerates robotaxi expansion with launches in Denver, San Diego and Tampa
TechCrunch · US
Waymo will begin inviting riders on a rolling basis and slowly ramp up access in the three cities, following its usual commercial playbook.
Geopolitics
Thailand cuts visa-free stay for Indians from 60 days to 30: All you need to know
Indian Express – World · India
- Thailand reduces visa-free tourist stays from 60 to 30 days, including for Indians, effective August 31, replacing the 2024 60-day scheme. - Cabinet overha…
Geopolitics
Who is Alejandro Betancourt, ex-Chavez ally now Trump’s Venezuela oil man?
Al Jazeera – News · Middle East
The controversial tycoon will lead the joint oil venture as the Trump administration seeks to reshape energy markets.
Geopolitics
Napoli’s ex Man Utd star McTominay needs surgery for irregular heartbeat
Al Jazeera – News · Middle East
Scotland international Scott McTominay, who joined Napoli from Manchester United, to undergo heart surgery.
Startups
Odisha's Lok Bhavan becomes India's first Platinum certified green Lok Bhavan
Your Story · India
Odisha's Lok Bhavan scores 88/100 to become India's first Platinum certified green campus under IGBC's stricter 2024 system.
Geopolitics
Norway's new king takes oath as mourners pay respects to his late father
BBC News – World · Europe
Norway's new King takes the first major step of his reign as his father, the late King Harald V, lies in state at the Royal Palace.
Geopolitics
‘May land me in hot water’: Multan Sultans CEO delivers explosive take on Pak cricket
Times of India – World · India
Pakistan Cricket Board's recent squad and coaching changes have drawn significant criticism. Multan Sultans CEO Gohar Shah voiced concerns over player profess…
Tech & Startups
Help build the future of startups: Volunteer at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026
TechCrunch · US
TechCrunch Disrupt is where those moments happen. And we can't pull it off without volunteers like you.
Geopolitics
How wildfires are scorching France’s wine industry
Al Jazeera – News · Middle East
Europe's largest wine exporter is already battling a cocktail of crisis from heatwaves to lower sales.
Geopolitics
Bond Sell-Off Threatens to Squeeze Borrowers Around the World
The New York Times – World · US
Government yields are hitting multi-decade highs, reflecting anxiety about debt levels, deficits and inflation. The effects will extend to mortgages, business …
Geopolitics
China-Nepal floods: first research shows that no one could have outrun debris flow
South China Morning Post – World · China
Not even the world’s fastest sprinters could have outrun the devastating floodwaters that struck a border crossing between China and Nepal last week, according…
Geopolitics
Trump’s North Korea hope, US revokes visas, China’s rocket force: 7 global relations reads
South China Morning Post – World · China
We have selected seven of the most interesting and important news stories covering global relations from the past few weeks. If you would like to see more of o…
Entrepreneurship
Tim Cook’s Final Lesson at Apple Offers a Framework Any Team Can Borrow
Inc. · Global
Great technology gets copied. Great culture is harder to steal.
AI / Deep Tech
Making the AI-powered case for legacy modernization
MIT Technology Review · Global
For years, legacy technology has been a problem companies knew they needed to solve, but one they often struggled to tackle. The cost, complexity, and risk of …
Geopolitics
High winds during El Niño could be deadly for England’s stressed trees, say experts
The Guardian – World · Europe
Head of tree collections at Kew ‘very worried about this autumn’ as hot, dry summer has caused brittlenessHigh winds associated with El Niño could cause widesp…
Tech & Startups
India’s Unacademy sells to rival upGrad for $206M, about 94% less than its peak valuation
TechCrunch · US
"We raised at a peak, but sold at a fraction of that," Unacademy co-founder and CEO Gaurav Munjal wrote. "I'm not going to dress these facts up."
Geopolitics
MapQuest app reaches No 1 on US Apple list after defying Trump’s Lake Ontario order
The Guardian – World · Europe
Navigating app surpasses Google and Apple Maps on top-downloaded US chart after posting ‘we’re not changing it’A pioneering online mapping app that defied Dona…
Entrepreneurship
Spider-Man Has Grossed Over $2.3 Billion. Any Brand Can Copy Its Marketing Playbook
Inc. · Global
Sony turned fans into distributors, partnerships into reach, and authentic moments into connection.
Geopolitics
The Rs 2.05 crore question: Can Meta be blamed for what its glasses record?
Times of India – World · India
He has alleged he was covertly filmed with Ray-Ban Meta glasses and turned into subject of viral content. His legal notice now raises a larger question: Can Me…
Geopolitics
'Can even become US president': EPS takes dig at Vijay's 'PM ambitions'
Times of India – World · India
- TVK leaders project Tamil Nadu CM C. Joseph Vijay as next PM. - AIADMK's Edappadi K Palaniswami linked to political maneuvering. - Article highlights pot…
Geopolitics
‘Worst yet to come’ as Hong Kong schools cut record 126 Primary One classes
South China Morning Post – World · China
Hong Kong public schools have slashed a record 126 Primary One classes for the 2026-27 academic year amid a shrinking student population, prompting a sector le…
Geopolitics
SCO slams attacks, sanctions on Iran: Key takeaways from Bishkek summit
Al Jazeera – News · Middle East
The SCO started in 1996 and accounts for 43 percent of the world’s population and 23 percent of the global economy.
Geopolitics
Irish minister calls for EU action in banning Israeli settlement trade
Al Jazeera – News · Middle East
Ireland’s defence minister has called on EU member states to take more action to ban trade with Israeli settlements.
Geopolitics
China or the U.S.? Two Meetings Offer Competing Showcases of Global Power.
The New York Times – World · US
As Xi Jinping gathered with the leaders of Russia and Iran, Europe challenged the Trump administration at the G20, offering a split-screen view of a changing w…
Geopolitics
What’s next after China court freezes US$318m in Nexperia assets amid Wingtech battle?
South China Morning Post – World · China
A Chinese court’s order to freeze 2.14 billion yuan (US$318 million) in Nexperia-affiliated assets has cemented the operational independence of its Chinese man…
Geopolitics
China’s Li pledges to address US firms’ ‘reasonable concerns’ at Beijing meeting
South China Morning Post – World · China
Chinese Premier Li Qiang has urged US companies to deepen their presence in China, pledging to address their concerns while calling on Washington to reciprocat…
Geopolitics
Apple’s new CEO Ternus takes over from Tim Cook after 15 years
South China Morning Post – World · China
Apple’s new CEO John Ternus takes the helm of the iconic tech giant on Tuesday, ending Tim Cook’s 15-year tenure during which the company’s value skyrocketed t…
Geopolitics
Video: SCO summit leaders meet in aftermath of US war on Iran
Al Jazeera – News · Middle East
Leaders are meeting in Kyrgyzstan for the annual Shanghai Cooperation Organisation Summit.
Startups
Startup news and updates: daily roundup (September 1, 2026)
Your Story · India
YourStory presents the daily news roundup from the Indian startup ecosystem and beyond. Here's the roundup for Tuesday, September 1, 2026.
Geopolitics
Suspected cyberattack puts data of 33,054 customers using group-buying app at risk
South China Morning Post – World · China
The private data of about 33,000 customers of TVB-owned group-buying platform Neigbuy has been compromised in a suspected cyberattack, with police saying they …
Geopolitics
Heavy rain causes cave-in on Ganga Expressway ramp, carpet used as quick fix
Times of India – World · India
A Ganga Expressway ramp in Unnao experienced a cave-in after heavy rainfall on Tuesday. Workers temporarily covered the damaged section to divert gushing rainw…
Geopolitics
Canadian special elections indicate voters backing Carney’s stand against Trump
The Washington Post – World · US
Prime Minister Mark Carney had vowed to match U.S. tariffs "dollar for dollar," unlike other longtime U.S. partners who had raced to cut deals when faced with …
Geopolitics
As glaciers melt, can communities be protected?
Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe
Rising temperatures are increasing the risk of floods and avalanches in mountain regions. The disaster in Nepal and Tibet shows the urgent need for solutions, …
General
Record baby boom brings world’s heaviest parrot back from the brink
NBC News – World · US
There’s been a baby boom among one of the world’s most endangered parrot species - and it’s something to crow about.
Geopolitics
UN sounds climate alarm as China-Taiwan row threatens to overshadow forum
Al Jazeera – News · Middle East
The UN has raised fresh alarm over the climate crisis at the Pacific Islands Forum in Palau, amid China-Taiwan tensions.
Geopolitics
Lionel Messi retires: What records and titles does Argentina legend hold?
Al Jazeera – News · Middle East
A by-the-numbers look at Messi’s international career with Argentina, including his individual and team honours.
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