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Geopolitics

‘From every drop of tears, gold medals drip’: PM Modi hails CWG heroes - Watch

Times of India – World · India

Prime Minister Narendra Modi hosted India's Commonwealth Games medal winners at his residence. He emotionally acknowledged the sacrifices and struggles behind …

Geopolitics

Vijay moves Tamil anthem resolution with DMK, AIADMK backing

Times of India – World · India

- TOI News Desk is a dedicated team of journalists working 24/7 to deliver current, comprehensive news globally. - Committed to excellence, they gather, veri…

Geopolitics

Malaysia seeks to deepen trade ties with South Korea in chips, AI, halal sector

South China Morning Post – World · China

Malaysia is seeking to elevate its economic partnership with South Korea beyond traditional manufacturing and trade by positioning itself as a long-term strate…

Geopolitics

Court approves last attempt by 11 jailed opposition figures to clear their name

South China Morning Post – World · China

A Hong Kong court has endorsed a final attempt by 11 jailed opposition politicians and activists to clear their name, following their convictions for conspirac…

Geopolitics

UK manufacturers face rising hacking risk as survey shows 30% were hit last year

The Guardian – World · Europe

Big companies describe being under constant threat but only half have a plan in place to respond to an attackNearly a third of British manufacturers have been …

Geopolitics

British national shot dead in Kashmir by Pakistani security forces

The Guardian – World · Europe

Mohammad Akhtar, 50, from Peterborough killed during clashes between authorities and protestersA British national was shot dead in Pakistan-administered Kashmi…

Geopolitics

Explosive Canada Wildfire Leaves 1 Dead in British Columbia

The New York Times – World · US

The Bald Range fire had burned more than 33,000 acres and remained out of control on Sunday, officials said. About 20,000 people were ordered to evacuate.

Geopolitics

Typhoon Dolphin: more than a million people evacuated in China as record rainfall dumped on Shanghai

The Guardian – World · Europe

Authorities warn that days of intense rain could trigger widespread flooding and landslides as storm moves north and further inlandMore than a million people w…

Geopolitics

Wildfires bear down on homes in Canada’s Okanagan region

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

A fast-moving wildfire in Canada’s British Columbia province has forced thousands of people from their homes.

Geopolitics

Iran War: Is Iran’s middle class being pushed into poverty?

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

The war has intensified Iran’s economic crisis, squeezing household budgets, hurting businesses and raising fears that millions of middle-income families are s…

Geopolitics

Haze returns to Malaysia’s Sarawak, Selangor as Indonesian wildfires burn out of control

South China Morning Post – World · China

The haze is back in Malaysia – with at least two states registering unhealthy air readings on Monday as raging forest fires in neighbouring Indonesia send clou…

Geopolitics

Meta joins OpenAI, Anthropic: AI model went 'wild', blames misconfiguration

Times of India – World · India

In a recent confirmation, Meta revealed that its Muse Spark model experienced a security breach during testing due to a misconfiguration by an external testing…

Geopolitics

'Maaf kardo': Gujarat rape accused limps, repeatedly pleads for forgiveness in video

Times of India – World · India

Police in Ahmedabad have arrested a security guard for allegedly raping a woman after an attack on the building's terrace. The assailant reportedly strangled t…

Geopolitics

Still Waiting for Peace in Gaza

The New York Times – World · US

A photojournalist with The New York Times details the displacement and danger, in words and images, that have come to define his home.

Geopolitics

Jharkhand assembly gherao: Security tightened with 750m curbs, barbed-wire barricades

Times of India – World · India

- TOI News Desk is a dedicated team of journalists working around the clock to deliver current and comprehensive news globally. - Committed to excellence, th…

Geopolitics

17-year-old from Tamil Nadu wins Rs 3.55 crore Brown University scholarship

Times of India – World · India

Seventeen-year-old Pranav Ilango from Erode, Tamil Nadu, has secured admission to Brown University in the US with a scholarship reportedly valued at Rs 3.55 cr…

Geopolitics

Beijing urged to win Indian hearts, Hong Kong’s hottest day: 5 weekend reads you missed

South China Morning Post – World · China

We have put together stories from our coverage last weekend to help you stay informed about news across Asia and beyond. If you would like to see more of our r…

Geopolitics

40% of flights grounded in Shanghai as long-lived Typhoon Dolphin moves north

South China Morning Post – World · China

Shanghai airports cancelled nearly 40 per cent of all flights on Monday as heavy rain continued after Typhoon Dolphin made landfall in eastern China on Sunday …

Geopolitics

Jeff Bezos says Amazon employees shouldn’t celebrate what was never the goal

Times of India – World · India

Amazon has topped the Fortune Global 500 as the world’s biggest company by revenue, ending Walmart’s decade-long run, but Jeff Bezos told Fortune that being bi…

Geopolitics

Jannik Sinner withdraws from Cincinnati with injury, US Open return now in focus

Times of India – World · India

Jannik Sinner has withdrawn from the Cincinnati Open due to a right knee injury. This withdrawal impacts his preparations for the upcoming US Open tournament. …

Geopolitics

Jewellery shop told to pay customer Rs 35k for failing to turn gold into bangles

Times of India – World · India

A consumer commission ordered Kapoor Jewellers to return 32 grams of gold. The jewellers failed to make new bangles from the gold provided. They also must pa…

Geopolitics

Indian student arrested in Germany for girlfriend’s murder in Arizona

The Hindu – World · India

Through close coordination between TPD, the FBI Tucson Office and the FBI Legal Attache Office in Berlin, Batchigari was taken into custody upon his arrival in…

Geopolitics

Extreme Heat Comes for the Red Chile Capital of Pakistan

The New York Times – World · US

The traditional ways of cultivating the peppers may not survive the challenges of climate change and soaring costs, so Pakistani farmers are trying to adapt.

Geopolitics

Malaysia Was Confident in Its Social Media Ban, but Kids Are Still on TikTok

The New York Times – World · US

Officials told platforms to verify children’s ages using government-issued documents, like identity cards. But the companies have balked, apparently over priva…

Geopolitics

He Transformed His Spanish Hometown. Did He Also Spoil It?

The New York Times – World · US

Francisco de la Torre, the mayor of Málaga, is credited with turning the once drab port into a culture and tech hub. Critics say he’s also destroyed the city’s…

Geopolitics

Trump names Will Scharf as White House counsel ahead of midterms

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Trump has named White House Staff Secretary Will Scharf as White House counsel, starting from September 1.

Geopolitics

China releases powerful DNA-screening AI tool for free to help fight rare diseases

South China Morning Post – World · China

For people navigating rare diseases, which are mostly genetic in origin, the search for answers is a gruelling marathon often called the “diagnostic odyssey”. …

Geopolitics

Daniel Kinahan Extradited From the U.A.E. to Ireland

The New York Times – World · US

Daniel Kinahan, accused of leading a family crime syndicate, was flown home from Dubai on an Irish government jet on Sunday.

Geopolitics

Brazilian player falls into tunnel celebrating goal

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Footage shows Brazilian player Jacy Maranhão falling into the players’ tunnel after jumping over advertising boards.

Geopolitics

Thirty years on, a trial finally opens in Tupac Shakur’s killing

The Hindu – World · India

The proceedings, expected to last a month, will likely not make clear who fired the shots that killed Tupac Shakur on the night of September 7, 1996 while he w…

Geopolitics

Hong Kong heatwave to persist before showers bring relief later this week

South China Morning Post – World · China

More frequent showers expected later this week should bring relief from Hong Kong’s extreme heat, the city’s weather forecaster has said, although scorching co…

Geopolitics

Western Europe records hottest June and July on record

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

Drought is gripping large parts of Europe, with soils unusually dry and major rivers running low. A strengthening El Nino could push global temperatures even h…

Geopolitics

Trump signals shift to economic pressure on Iran over new military strikes

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

US relying on sanctions and naval blockade as oil prices stabilise, easing economic strain on American consumers.

Geopolitics

Legally availabile marijuana in some countries adds to airline woes

Times of India – World · India

- Calculate monthly loan installments for accurate repayment planning. - Estimate SIP returns to assess investment growth over time. - Determine PPF/FD mat…

Geopolitics

‘Not taking up the position’: Why Laxman turned down head coach job after Dravid

Times of India – World · India

VVS Laxman has revealed why he turned down the India head coach role after Rahul Dravid’s tenure ended in 2024. Approached by the BCCI following India’s T20 Wo…

Geopolitics

Sharad Pawar’s MPs to meet PM Modi; Cong asks them to delink women’s quota, delimitation

Times of India – World · India

- TOI News Desk is a dedicated, round-the-clock team delivering current and comprehensive news globally. - Committed to excellence, it verifies and presents …

Geopolitics

Indonesia’s Mount Bromo wildfire put out but new fires threaten in unusually dry season

South China Morning Post – World · China

A fire in Indonesia’s ⁠Mount Bromo National Park ⁠in East Java ⁠that burnt 550 hectares (1,360 acres) has been extinguished, according to an official on Monday…

Startups

Why Chasing Perfection Often Prevents Real Progress

Your Story · India

Learn why striving for perfection can hold you back and how embracing progress leads to greater productivity, growth, and success.

Geopolitics

Man with knife arrested after allegedly injuring 2 at Hong Kong housing estate

South China Morning Post – World · China

A man wielding a knife has been arrested in Hong Kong after allegedly injuring two people at a housing estate in Pok Fu Lam. The force received multiple report…

Geopolitics

Watch: Fast-moving Canada wildfire doubles in size forcing mass evacuations; 1 dead

Times of India – World · India

- TOI World Desk's team of seasoned journalists and writers covers global events with dedication, providing timely and accurate news. - Focus on depth, accur…

Geopolitics

Oil prices climb as Iranian demands cloud outlook for Strait of Hormuz

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Brent crude prices rise as Tehran says critical waterway will not reopen without major US concessions.

Geopolitics

West Asia war LIVE: Iran ties Strait of Hormuz reopening to U.S. concessions on several demands

The Hindu – World · India

Iran and the U.S. are not engaged in direct talks, and Tehran will not start them ⁠as long as Washington breaches an interim deal signed in June, Mr. Aragchi s…

Geopolitics

China’s civil aviation ambitions gain some lift

South China Morning Post – World · China

With its first scheduled international route launching this month, the maiden flight of a high-altitude variant newly completed and a thumbs-up from European t…

Geopolitics

Meta will soon face another high-stakes trial in U.S.

The Hindu – World · India

The federal trial, one of the most consequential among a myriad of legal proceedings targeting social networks in the United States, will begin on August 12, 2…

Geopolitics

China slams India’s move of formally naming 27 places in Arunachal Pradesh

The Hindu – World · India

China said India should avoid turning border issue into a larger dispute, as such actions could stifle the improving political ties between the two countries

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