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Geopolitics

Brazil footballer falls into tunnel while celebrating goal, suffers injury - Watch

Times of India – World · India

Jacy, 29, was celebrating after heading Coritiba into a 2-0 lead against Chapecoense in the 41st minute of their Brazilian Serie A match. The defender picked u…

Geopolitics

China halts drone shows across the country as airspace controls tighten

South China Morning Post – World · China

Scheduled drone performances at tourist attractions and events across China have been grounded as the country steps up scrutiny of low-altitude aviation, altho…

Geopolitics

Tropical Storm Dolphin batters eastern China with heavy rain, strong winds

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Dolphin is forecast to move deeper inland to the central provinces of Hubei and Henan in ⁠the coming days.

Geopolitics

Weather tracker: Europe breaks more heat records as temperatures soar

The Guardian – World · Europe

Drought and wildfires intensify across continent, while tropical storms bring heavy rain and disruption to east AsiaEurope live – latest updatesHigh pressure h…

Startups

Sarla Aviation gets design organisation approval from DGCA

Your Story · India

The DOA was handed over to Sarla Aviation by Union Minister for Civil Aviation K Rammohan Naidu in the presence of Karnataka cabinet minister Rizwan Arshad and…

Geopolitics

Hoover Dam submerged a town in 1935; lake Mead is revealing it again

Times of India – World · India

The receding waters of Lake Mead have unveiled the eerie remnants of St. Thomas, a ghost town in Nevada. Originally a thriving Mormon settlement founded in 186…

Geopolitics

Osaka, Gauff race into Canadian Open quarters as Rybakina survives scare

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

World No. 2 Elena Rybakina rallies to beat unseeded Liudmila Samsonova while stars Naomi Osaka, Coco Gauff progress.

Geopolitics

Philippines floods, landslides, kill at least 12, 8 missing

South China Morning Post – World · China

Landslides and floods caused by non-stop monsoon rains have killed at least 12 people in the Philippines, while eight more were missing and thirteen injured, a…

Geopolitics

PoK votes in final phase amid PTI, JAAC boycott calls after violent protests

Times of India – World · India

- TOI World Desk's team delivers global news with expertise and passion, covering diverse international events round the clock. - Prioritizes accuracy, depth…

Startups

Diyamaati FPC: Bihar’s women build a model that is changing the future of villages

Your Story · India

Diyamaati FPC has united 2,100 women shareholders in Bihar, expanding farm services, goat feed and rural entrepreneurship locally.

Geopolitics

Anguished locals watch as Israel demolishes homes in southern Lebanon

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Anguished locals watch as Israel demolishes homes in southern Lebanon

Geopolitics

Ex-JPSC chairperson arrested amid student protests over alleged irregularities

Times of India – World · India

Jharkhand CID arrested former JPSC chairperson L Khiangte for alleged recruitment exam irregularities. Protesters marched towards the state assembly demanding …

Geopolitics

Fire at Saudi factory kills 16 Bangladeshi migrant workers

The Hindu – World · India

Bangladesh’s ⁠Ministry of Foreign Affairs is monitoring the situation, while officials ​from the ‌Bangladesh Embassy in Riyadh are working with Saudi authoriti…

Geopolitics

She opened her piggy bank for her brother; 5 years later, it changed his life

Times of India – World · India

In Burhanpur, Madhya Pradesh, Mohammad Sohail Ansari’s journey from working for others to running his own clothes shop began with an unexpected investment from…

Geopolitics

Hong Kong eyes licensing for livestock in New Territories amid urban push

South China Morning Post – World · China

Hong Kong residents raising goats, sheep and cattle in the New Territories will need a licence under a proposed regulation which aims to reduce nuisance and hy…

Geopolitics

Amit Shah will speak on student protest crackdown, says Rijiju but on one condition

Times of India – World · India

- TOI News Desk operates 24/7 to deliver current, comprehensive news globally. - Journalists prioritize excellence in verifying and presenting breaking news,…

Geopolitics

‘Like the movies’: How Ukraine’s ground robots are changing rules of war

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

They carry ammunition, can conduct kamikaze missions and have shown they can capture enemy positions.

Geopolitics

6 balls, 6 sixes: Batter unleashes stunning power-hitting blitz in county match

Times of India – World · India

Toby Albert achieved six sixes in six balls during a One-Day Cup match. He scored eighty-six runs from just thirty-seven deliveries for Hampshire. Hampshire po…

Geopolitics

‘Islamic Nato’ may create China opening in Middle East

South China Morning Post – World · China

Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Turkey signed a Nato-like defence agreement in Mecca as the United States’ war on Iran prompts countries in the region to rethink se…

Geopolitics

Southern Iran Bears Brunt of U.S. Bombing

The New York Times – World · US

While fighting has abated in much of Iran, near-constant U.S. airstrikes in Qeshm island and other southern spots have upended lives and livelihoods.

Entrepreneurship

Why Your Brain Feels Broken All the Time (And What Science Says You Can Do About It)

Inc. · Global

It’s not just a lack of willpower—new research shows modern life creates an evolutionary mismatch that wrecks our focus, and here is how to fix it.

Entrepreneurship

Adam Grant and Brené Brown Just Exposed the Biggest AI Problem Most Companies Ignore

Inc. · Global

A debate revealed a problem many companies haven’t solved: defining what good AI-assisted work actually looks like.

Entrepreneurship

This Iconic 2000s Denim Brand Went Bankrupt. Now Pop Stars Are Fueling Its Comeback

Inc. · Global

Once a rock-star denim favorite, Lucky Brand is trying to reclaim its cultural cachet with TikTok-era collaborations and music partnerships.

Entrepreneurship

Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway Is Getting Back Into Buying Stocks

Inc. · Global

Under the guidance of new CEO Greg Abel, the conglomerate purchased $23.5 billion in equities in the second quarter.

AI / Deep Tech

These startups are chasing the next big thing in LLMs

MIT Technology Review · Global

MIT Technology Review’s What’s Next series looks across industries, trends, and technologies to give you a first look at the future. You can read the rest of t…

AI / Deep Tech

AI for science needs reasoning, not just data

MIT Technology Review · Global

Every few decades, someone announces that science has reached its end. In 1903, the revered physicist Albert Michelson wrote that the “facts of physical scienc…

General

Centuries-old Roman shipwreck discovered off the coast Italy

NBC News – World · US

Divers discovered a centuries-old Roman shipwreck about three miles off the coast of Sicily after a tip from the public. The site, believed to be dated between…

Geopolitics

ITR filing: How to track your tax refund status online

Times of India – World · India

ITR refund status: A refund arises when the income tax that you have paid exceeds your final tax liability. This can be due to excess TDS, TCS, advance tax, se…

Geopolitics

China evacuates a million from homes as Typhoon Dolphin arrives

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

China evacuates a million from homes as Typhoon Dolphin arrives

Geopolitics

How the guest list for Beijing’s summer retreat reveals its tech priorities

South China Morning Post – World · China

China’s central government has invited dozens of scientific, technological and academic experts to its annual summer retreat, highlighting how the country is f…

Geopolitics

‘Akhada, political links’: Brij Bhushan reacts to acquittal, alleges conspiracy

Times of India – World · India

Former WFI president Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh was found not guilty in a sexual harassment case, as the court uncovered potential political agendas behind the …

Geopolitics

Nigeria eliminated as Cameroon, Malawi reach WAFCON semis and World Cup

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Outsiders Malawi qualify for their first FIFA World Cup, while defending champions Nigeria are eliminated by Cameroon.

Geopolitics

Ukrainian drone attack kills at least 13 in central Russia

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

Ukraine launched hundreds of drones at targets inside Russia, according to Russian officials. The strikes killed more than a dozen in one of Kyiv's deadliest a…

Geopolitics

Hong Kong hotel sector recovery elusive for unprepared investors

South China Morning Post – World · China

Signs of recovery in Hong Kong’s real estate industry are becoming more apparent, so much so that key indicators in parts of the sector are experiencing some o…

Entrepreneurship

Nokia Spent Hundreds of Millions Trying to Beat the iPhone. Its Real Problem Was a 48-Hour Wait

Inc. · Global

Nokia had the budget, talent, and urgency to fight the iPhone. One hidden bottleneck shows why AI won’t make companies faster unless they rethink the work.

Geopolitics

18 injured, 4 critical after unidentified men open fire along Assam-Arunachal border

Times of India – World · India

Eighteen villagers in Assam have reportedly suffered injuries from cross-border firing that originated in Arunachal Pradesh. The incident unfolded against the …

Geopolitics

Diamond buyer admits stealing HK$11m worth of gems to fund gambling addiction

South China Morning Post – World · China

A former procurement manager at Tse Sui Luen Jewellery in Hong Kong has pleaded guilty to stealing diamonds worth more than HK$11 million (US$1.4 million) from…

Geopolitics

72% of Hong Kong professionals regularly use AI, double global average: survey

South China Morning Post – World · China

More than 70 per cent of Hong Kong working professionals use artificial intelligence (AI) tools on a daily or weekly basis, more than double the global average…

Geopolitics

‘Narendra naam se nafrat’: Berwal’s Pak boxer story leaves PM Modi laughing

Times of India – World · India

Prime Minister Narendra Modi heard memorable stories from India's Commonwealth Games medalists. Boxer Narender Berwal shared an amusing anecdote about a Pakist…

Geopolitics

Malaysian MP offers US$1,200 bounty for arsonist after unprovoked attack on elderly woman

South China Morning Post – World · China

A Malaysian lawmaker is offering a 5,000 ringgit (US$1,200) bounty for the person responsible for an arson attack which left an elderly woman in critical condi…

Geopolitics

Australia U19’s Neel Patel ready for India challenge: ‘Wickets will be different’

Times of India – World · India

Australian U-19 all-rounder Neel Patel, who has Indian roots, is relishing the opportunity to tour India. From balcony cricket with his grandfather to represen…

Geopolitics

Thai ex-lawmaker shoots local official dead over loan

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

A former lawmaker confessed to shooting a senior official at a government office over a money dispute, police have said. The incident came just days after Thai…

Geopolitics

'Deep links with AAP': BJP calls CJP protest Kejriwal's 'pet project'

Times of India – World · India

- TOI News Desk operates 24/7 to deliver real-time, verified news and analysis globally. - Dedicated journalists ensure accuracy and in-depth coverage on div…

Startups

5 Books that explain why nostalgia feels so powerful

Your Story · India

Explore 5 insightful books that explain why nostalgia feels so powerful, revealing how memory, emotion, identity, and longing shape our lives.

Startups

GalaxEye buys StarOps to strengthen indigenous satellite engineering

Your Story · India

GalaxEye has acquired StarOps, adding spacecraft engineering expertise, satellite platforms and indigenous technologies as it expands its capabilities across t…

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