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Geopolitics

Government spending on education below Unesco's 15% standard

Times of India – World · India

India's education funding aligns with GDP standards but falls short of public spending goals. Completion rates for secondary schools lag behind national and UN…

Geopolitics

South Asia’s Gen Z protests offer one lesson in common

South China Morning Post – World · China

Last month, as thousands of young Indians led by a group calling itself the Cockroach Janta Party, marched towards Parliament in New Delhi, they were met with …

Geopolitics

Will Pakistan-Saudi-Turkiye defence pact change US strategy?

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Some experts say the deal precipitates a larger strategic shift in Middle East while others say it reinforces US goals.

Tech & Startups

Planned Amazon data center could become the biggest climate polluter in the U.S.

TechCrunch · US

As part of a planned Texas data center, Amazon is investing in an on-site power plant that could reportedly become the largest source of climate pollution in t…

Geopolitics

Iran says deal with Oman is close — but its demands leave Hormuz opening uncertain

The Washington Post – World · US

Tehran insists on compensation and the lifting of sanctions, among other concessions from the U.S., as a condition for reopening the strait.

Geopolitics

Trump’s Former Lawyer Is Now Attorney General

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Todd Blanche, President Trump’s former lawyer, is now US attorney general.

Geopolitics

Iran thinks it has Trump cornered – but what are the risks?

South China Morning Post – World · China

The Strait of Hormuz is, by some accounts, named for a Zoroastrian deity destined to emerge victorious after a 9,000-year stand-off with an adversary. Iran’s l…

Geopolitics

Iran issues tough demands to reopen strait of Hormuz as deal still out of reach

The Guardian – World · Europe

Tehran urges US to ‘correct its behaviour’ as UAE says one of its ships targeted by Iranian missileIran has issued tough new demands for reopening the strait o…

Geopolitics

Carney says U.S. trade talks 'nasty' after Trump criticises Canada's leadership

The Hindu – World · India

You can say nasty. But this is a question of Canadian jobs. It's a question of the future of Canadian businesses, says Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney

Geopolitics

Kosovo PM Kurti egged in parliament amid political crisis

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

Kosovo has held three elections in over two years. Albin Kurti's ruling Vetevendosje is struggling to garner the two-thirds majority required to elect a presid…

Geopolitics

Canada Wildfires: What to Know About Fires in British Columbia and Ontario

The New York Times – World · US

Wildfire activity has increased in British Columbia, with thousands evacuated from the Okanagan Valley, weeks after smoke from blazes in Ontario choked the Eas…

Geopolitics

What are the challenges facing the Mecca agreement?

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Saudi Arabia turns to Turkiye and Pakistan for defence ties, raising questions overreliance on the US.

Geopolitics

IN-SPACe moves to privatise operations of Rs 986 cr spaceport

Times of India – World · India

IN-SPACe is actively on the lookout for private partners to operate Isro's new small satellite launch complex located in Tamil Nadu. This innovative facility i…

Geopolitics

Navy says it is spending 25% more time monitoring Russian vessels around UK waters

The Guardian – World · Europe

Warning of increased activity as patrols spent 21 days in July shadowing Moscow’s ships in Dover Strait and North SeaThe Royal Navy has warned of increasing Ru…

Geopolitics

Wing Commander arrested for spying after being ‘honey-trapped’ by Pak operatives

Times of India – World · India

A Wing Commander in the Indian Air Force is currently under serious accusations of leaking critical defense information. It is reported that he fell victim to …

Tech & Startups

OpenAI acquires presentation startup NextSlide

TechCrunch · US

NextSlide says its team members are now working on ChatGPT.

Geopolitics

No roads, drainage after 11 yrs: Why Gr Noida ‘smart village’ wants name change

Times of India – World · India

Sadullapur village, designated a smart village in 2015, still awaits promised development and basic facilities. Residents face unpaved roads and broken drainag…

Geopolitics

‘Super El Niño’ could bring wet winter and flooding to western US, climate scientists warn

The Guardian – World · Europe

Weather system tied to warming sea surface expected to intensify in fall and winter, persisting until early spring 2027El Niño, a recurring climate phenomenon …

Geopolitics

Hormuz talks positive, Oman says, as Iran warns deal would not open strait

BBC News – World · Europe

Both sides suggest progress in talks to agree a new shipping route through the strait, but a breakthrough remains unclear.

Geopolitics

Hunter Biden talks about how his father’s cancer has spread and is causing him pain

The Guardian – World · Europe

Joe Biden’s prostate cancer is reportedly ‘debilitating’, even as ex-president continues to speak out on public issuesFormer US president Joe Biden’s prostate …

Geopolitics

At least 200 people evacuated as wildfire rages near Lake Garda

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

At least 200 people have been evacuated after a wildfire broke out near Italy’s Lake Garda.

Geopolitics

Iran Issues List of Demands, Dampening Hopes of Reopening Strait of Hormuz

The New York Times – World · US

The head of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council said that the Strait of Hormuz would remain closed until the United States met certain conditions.

Geopolitics

Raja Raghuvanshi’s brothers booked for serving liquor without licence in Indore

Times of India – World · India

Rau police have booked Raja Raghuvanshi's brothers for allegedly serving liquor without a valid license. The family's dhaba on CAT Road was inspected during a…

Geopolitics

Lebanese soldiers injured while Israeli troops intrude on southern town

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Soldiers disarm unexploded ordnance in Zawtar al-Gharbiyah, near where Israeli forces reportedly built an earth barrier.

Geopolitics

Australia is the planet's extinction hotspot, but one animal offers a glimmer of hope

BBC News – World · Europe

The country is home to some of the world's most unique species - but it is losing them at an alarming rate.

Entrepreneurship

The Biggest Communication Mistake Is a Self-Centered One Many People Make

Inc. · Global

Less “me.” More meaning.

Geopolitics

US slams Chinese ‘nature reserve’ as effort to claim South China Sea

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

US State Department accuses China of attempting to deny Filipino vessels access to fishing grounds in contested area.

Geopolitics

‘Debilitating’: Hunter Biden speaks out about father Joe Biden’s cancer

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

The younger Biden son has addressed his father's debate performance and the pardon he received after felony convictions.

Geopolitics

Yemen’s government forces attack Houthis amid renewed shelling of Marib

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Fears of a wider conflict grow as Yemen’s army counterattacks and expert warns ‘all the warning signs are there’.

Geopolitics

Abdul El-Sayed | A progressive’s progress

The Hindu – World · India

Michigan’s Senate race will test whether the American Left can win outside the Democratic party’s strongholds

Geopolitics

Mecca Agreement | A new triple alliance in West Asia

The Hindu – World · India

Confronting a diminished American strategic presence, oil-rich Saudi Arabia, nuclear-armed Pakistan and NATO-ally Turkiye have formally entered a trilateral fr…

Geopolitics

The influencers taking on far-right leader Nigel Farage

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

The UK media has been accused of giving far-right leader Nigel Farage an easy ride

Entrepreneurship

Fake AI Content Is Everywhere. Here’s How Smart Companies Are Fighting Back

Inc. · Global

Your brand can’t afford to be fooled by a fake.

Geopolitics

Latest Arunachal map shows 3 places illegally held by China

Times of India – World · India

India has finalized its official mapping of the contested frontier areas of Arunachal Pradesh, encompassing crucial sites such as Asaphila and Maja. In respons…

Geopolitics

Ukraine denies targeting Bulgaria, as drone explodes near pipeline

South China Morning Post – World · China

Ukraine on Saturday denied targeting Bulgaria after a drone exploded close to the strategic Trans-Balkan gas pipeline linking Turkey to Ukraine near the Romani…

Geopolitics

Kosovo PM egged in parliament, as political crisis spirals

South China Morning Post – World · China

Kosovo’s parliament had to be suspended on Saturday after an opposition lawmaker pelted caretaker Prime Minister Albin Kurti with eggs, as a long-running polit…

Entrepreneurship

Why Better Communication Could Be the Missing Link to Manufacturing Efficiency

Inc. · Global

Two teams. Two perspectives. One path to better performance.

Geopolitics

Thousands attend Prague Pride parade

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

Participants observed a minute of silence in memory of the victims of a van ramming near the CSD parade in Berlin. The march was accompanied by enhanced securi…

Tech & Startups

X replaces ‘misaligned’ revenue sharing program with Original Content Rewards

TechCrunch · US

X is winding down its existing Revenue Sharing program.

Geopolitics

One of UK’s best fossil collections sold overseas in ‘loss to the nation’

The Guardian – World · Europe

Exclusive: Lack of funds left British museums unable pay eight-figure sum for collection, which went to Abu Dhabi institutionOne of the most important collecti…

Entrepreneurship

How D.S. & Durga Makes Every Fragrance Feel Like a Memory

Inc. · Global

The best perfumes don’t just linger. They resonate.

Entrepreneurship

A Marketer Built a Fake Deodorant Brand. Weeks Later, It Was Being Recommended Over Real Products

Inc. · Global

A fake deodorant company with no inventory found its way into recommendation results, revealing how brands can gain visibility in emerging discovery systems.

Tech & Startups

The Kindle Scribe Colorsoft is a lot of fun, but it’s not a must-have

TechCrunch · US

While the device is pretty and lightweight, it’s not something the everyday person needs due to its hefty price tag and size.

Geopolitics

Watch: Moment opposition MP throws eggs at Kosovo's acting PM

BBC News – World · Europe

Lawmakers and police officers had to intervene after Alliance party MP Time Kadrijaj hurled at least four eggs towards Kosovo's acting prime minister Albin Kur…

Geopolitics

Messi's father Jorge dies aged 68 after illness

BBC News – World · Europe

Lionel Messi's father and agent Jorge dies at the age of 68 following a long illness.

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