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Geopolitics

Historian Wang Gungwu on US credibility and why Xi thinks ‘only the party can save China’

South China Morning Post – World · China

Professor Wang Gungwu is regarded internationally as an authority on Chinese history. The 95-year-old is best known for his explorations of Chinese history in …

Geopolitics

Govt may be going slow on FCRA to woo DMK, NCP(SP) for delimitation

Times of India – World · India

As Parliament approaches its closing week, the FCRA amendment bill is notably absent from Monday's Lok Sabha agenda, signaling a possible political strategy fr…

Entrepreneurship

A Popular Retailer Is Closing 7 Chicago Stores. Now Residents Fear New Food Deserts

Inc. · Global

The sudden closures across the Windy City have left local residents struggling to find access to fresh food.

Geopolitics

Burnham vows crackdown on ‘rip-off’ business practices to ease cost of living

The Guardian – World · Europe

First of PM’s ‘everyday fixes’ to be banning fake discounts and making it easier to cancel unwanted subscriptionsAndy Burnham: I’ll end the rip-offs that peopl…

Geopolitics

Why Malaysia’s political turmoil matters to Beijing

South China Morning Post – World · China

As China seeks to reshape the global order, Malaysia’s political instability offers a cautionary tale about the challenges Beijing may face abroad. A recent Pe…

Geopolitics

How Kinahan's hearing unfolded inside the courtroom in Dublin

BBC News – World · Europe

Suspected crime boss Daniel Kinahan appeared in court and was charged with directing the activities of a criminal organisation after being extradited from Duba…

Entrepreneurship

American Airlines Wants 1,205 Flight Attendants to Take a Month Off. Here’s Why

Inc. · Global

Too many crew members, not enough post-summer flights: AA is looking for volunteers to take an unpaid leave of absence in September while retaining seniority, …

Geopolitics

Germany warns of ‘daily hybrid warfare’ after explosive-laden drone found

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Espionage, sabotage, cyberattacks, and covert operations are a 'constant reality', says Germany's interior minister.

Geopolitics

Alleged Irish crime boss Kinahan charged with directing criminal organisation

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

Daniel Kinahan is accused of leading the Kinahan organised crime group, an international network linked to drug trafficking and money laundering operations,

Tech & Startups

Embattled hedge fund Situational Awareness invests $400M in chip startup Source Foundry

TechCrunch · US

The AI-focused hedge fund is still making some big bets.

Geopolitics

Russia and Ukraine exchange strikes, leaving 7 dead and dozens injured

South China Morning Post – World · China

Russia and Ukraine exchanged strikes overnight that killed civilians and injured many others on both sides, local authorities reported on Sunday. Large-scale R…

Geopolitics

Palestinians say Netanyahu’s decision leaves ‘no clear path’ to peace

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

‘We're going backwards.’

Geopolitics

Netanyahu rejects US-led 15-point Gaza peace plan in rare public break with Trump

The Guardian – World · Europe

Israeli PM says IDF will not withdraw until Hamas is disarmed and rebukes US pressure to end wars without his country’s buy-inIsrael’s prime minister, Benjamin…

Geopolitics

Nigerian army says it safely rescued 33 people kidnapped by gunmen

BBC News – World · Europe

The people were abducted while travelling through the country's north-western Zamfara state on Saturday.

Geopolitics

Man arrested after boat capsizes near Statue of Liberty killing woman and infant

BBC News – World · Europe

Twelve other people initially rescued from the water are all reported to be in stable condition.

Geopolitics

Israel is ‘trying to make Palestine disappear’: The Elders

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Former Irish President Mary Robinson: Israel ‘erasing Palestine physically, economically, culturally and politically’.

Tech & Startups

Anthropic is turning Claude Code’s auto mode on by default

TechCrunch · US

Programming with Claude Code will soon require even less human oversight.

Geopolitics

Students at Nalsar oppose CJI as chief guest for convocation

Times of India – World · India

NALSAR students have requested the university reconsider inviting Chief Justice Surya Kant as chief guest. They cited concerns over his reported remarks durin…

Geopolitics

Can the Doha Framework end the conflict in eastern DRC?

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Kinshasa hands over 15 prisoners to powerful rebel alliance.

Geopolitics

Zuckerberg faces questions over why superyacht reportedly declined to help stranded boat

The Guardian – World · Europe

Small cruise ship rescued skiff in south-east Alaska even though Meta billionaire’s $300m megayacht was closerMark Zuckerberg has faced questions over why a sm…

Entrepreneurship

What Warren Buffett and an Ancient Taoist Farmer Have in Common

Inc. · Global

The secret to leadership? Leave room for “maybe.”

Geopolitics

Hundreds of anti-tourism Spanish protesters march in Mallorca’s Soller

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Hundreds of people marched on Saturday in the town of Soller, in the island of Mallorca against mass tourism.

Geopolitics

Trump says US ‘low-keying it’ with Iran, playing down urgency over Hormuz

South China Morning Post – World · China

US President Donald Trump signalled on Sunday he is prepared to let economic pressure mount against Iran, apparently backing away from ordering more military s…

Geopolitics

Where does Iran stand on Saudi-Pakistan-Turkiye pact?

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Iran not immediately threatened by pact, analysts say, with officials focusing on aspect of diminishing US role.

Geopolitics

Perseid meteor shower set to dazzle northern hemisphere this week

The Guardian – World · Europe

Astronomers say viewing conditions promising for this year’s shower, and 50 to 100 meteors an hour may be visibleThe Perseid summer light show is back, and vie…

Geopolitics

'Girls enjoy rape': Right-winger TG Mohandas detained for Jantar Mantar remarks

Times of India – World · India

TG Mohandas has been taken into custody by cyber police from his home due to remarks he made in a controversial YouTube video. These remarks are said to have a…

Geopolitics

Aircraft veers off runway during training in Baramati

Times of India – World · India

Third Incident Within Seven months of Ajit Pawar’s Death in Plane Crash

Geopolitics

Canadian government steps in as ‘out of control’ wildfires force thousands to flee

The Guardian – World · Europe

British Columbia battling 102 fires day and night across province, as breakneck speed hampers firefighters’ effortsCanada’s federal government has announced it…

Geopolitics

Iran Taps Longtime I.R.G.C. Commander Mohsen Rezaei to Top Security Post

The New York Times – World · US

The appointment of Mohsen Rezaei as secretary of the Supreme National Security Council suggests that Iran’s old guard is consolidating power.

Geopolitics

Alleged Irish crime boss charged in Dublin after extradition from Dubai

South China Morning Post – World · China

Alleged Irish crime gang boss Daniel Kinahan was charged with directing a criminal organisation by prosecutors in Dublin on Sunday amid tight security at a spe…

Geopolitics

Typhoon Dolphin makes landfall in China as its strongest storm this year

The Guardian – World · Europe

Tropical cyclone brings torrential rain and high winds to east coast after hitting Japan’s southern Okinawa provinceTyphoon Dolphin, the most powerful tropical…

Geopolitics

Lake Mead plummets to historic low water level as Colorado River struggles

The Guardian – World · Europe

Levels at reservoir along Arizona-Nevada border dipped below previous record set in 2022, amid water crisis in westLake Mead, the largest reservoir in the Unit…

Geopolitics

Labour seeking ‘deeper relationship’ with EU under Burnham, new minister says

The Guardian – World · Europe

Exclusive: Hamish Falconer wants ‘sense of renewed pace’ in post-Brexit talks while staying within Labour’s red lines‘I was on my honeymoon!’: Hamish Falconer’…

Entrepreneurship

AI Is Making Speed Obsolete. Here’s What Matters Now

Inc. · Global

The fastest worker may not be the most valuable anymore.

Entrepreneurship

12,000 Pounds of Bacon Recalled as USDA Slaps Product With Dreaded ‘Class 1’ Designation. Is That Serious?

Inc. · Global

The label is reserved for products that may cause ‘adverse health consequences or death,’ but so far there have been no reports of actual issues.

Geopolitics

Iran, Holding Firm to Hormuz, Pushes for Return to June MOU

The New York Times – World · US

The Strait of Hormuz is Iran’s best leverage to get Washington to release Iran’s frozen assets, lift economic sanctions and end its naval blockade.

Geopolitics

Yemen’s Houthis attack Saudi refinery, testing new defence pact

South China Morning Post – World · China

Yemen’s Iran-aligned Houthis have attacked Saudi Aramco’s Jazan refinery, ⁠they said on Sunday, two days after the kingdom signed a defence pact with Turkey an…

Geopolitics

Syria says deal agreed with Russia on future of military bases

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

Under the agreement, Syria will take over management of two Russian bases that were used to support ousted leader Bashar Assad during the Syrian civil war.

Geopolitics

Firefighters battle raging wildfires in parts of France and Spain

South China Morning Post – World · China

A fast-moving wildfire was raging in southern France on Sunday, forcing evacuations as more than 200 firefighters raced to contain the blaze. The fire broke ou…

Geopolitics

London mayor orders council to drop plan to ban new pubs and bars in Soho and West End

The Guardian – World · Europe

Exclusive: Sadiq Khan urges Westminster council to adopt ‘positive vision of economic growth’ of nightlifeSadiq Khan has ordered Westminster council to scrap a…

Entrepreneurship

Your Costs Went Up. Here’s How Smart Companies Raise Prices Without Losing Customers

Inc. · Global

Costs are climbing. Your pricing strategy should too.

Geopolitics

Cologne marches for queer community after Berlin Pride attack

South China Morning Post – World · China

Around 10,000 people gathered in Cologne on Sunday for a demonstration in support of the queer community following the Islamist attack at Berlin Pride. The org…

Geopolitics

Jannik Sinner withdraws from Cincinnati Open with knee injury

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Number one ranked player in men's tennis will miss the tournament due to a knee issue, he says via organisers.

Geopolitics

Former Iraqi provincial governor arrested as graft crackdown continues

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Ahmed al-Jubouri and a close associate were arrested on charges of misusing contract funds in Saladin province.

Geopolitics

Puerto Rico rations water supplies due to intense drought

BBC News – World · Europe

Hot weather and ageing infrastructure have led to the rationing, affecting hundreds of thousands of people.

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