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Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsWhat the Iran war has revealed about Brics+
The US-Israeli military campaign against Iran was more than another Middle Eastern conflict. It became a defining stress test for the expanded Brics (Brics+), the grouping that is…
Source: Times of India – World ·
GeopoliticsED freezes Rs 440 crore in three TMC accounts in laundering case
The Enforcement Directorate has frozen TMC bank accounts holding Rs 440 crore. These funds are linked to an alleged Rs 160 crore money laundering investigation. The money was re…
Source: The New York Times – World ·
GeopoliticsHeartbreak and Anger in Egypt Over a Stinging World Cup Loss to Argentina
After watching Egypt lead for almost the entire match, a last-minute victory by Argentina has driven fans to tears and conspiracy theories.
Source: The Guardian – World ·
GeopoliticsUS launches strikes on Iran for a second day after Trump says agreement to end the war is ‘over’
Attacks on three locations across Iran came after three tankers in the strait of Hormuz were targeted on TuesdayMiddle East crisis – live updatesThe US military carried out strike…
Source: Times of India – World ·
GeopoliticsAnother paper leak? UGC-NET under lens
The National Testing Agency faces new allegations of a paper leak for the UGC-NET exam. This follows recent issues with the NEET-UG exam and errors in other NET papers. Education …
Source: Inc. ·
EntrepreneurshipThe California DMV Is Canceling 11,000 Driver’s Licenses—and Won’t Say Why
The DMV says the drivers must retake the written test within 30 days.
Source: Al Jazeera – News ·
GeopoliticsFrance lose appeal against Olise’s yellow card in Paraguay World Cup clash
If Olise is cautioned again against Morocco, he will be suspended for a potential semifinal against Spain or Belgium.
Source: Al Jazeera – News ·
GeopoliticsDeadly strikes in Gaza leave 5 dead, children wounded
Israeli strikes in Khan Yunis and Gaza City killed five people and wounded others, including children.
Source: Times of India – World ·
GeopoliticsBlake Lively didn't expect this from Taylor Swift, Travis Kelce: Report
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce just had the wedding of the year as 1000 high profile guests belonging to Hollywood and the sports world lined up to watch the pop star walk down the…
Source: Wired ·
Tech & StartupsMessi and Ronaldo Are Building Tech Portfolios. Mo Salah Is Playing a Different Game
Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo are betting on AI, health tech, and startups. Mohamed Salah is taking a more traditional route beyond football.
Source: Times of India – World ·
GeopoliticsNo fruit in fruit candy, no cocoa in chocolate: FSSAI cracks down on misleading labels
Food regulators have issued notices to several companies for misleading product labels. Kubera Foods faced scrutiny for claiming "100% Natural" on buns with preservatives. Ferns…
Source: BBC News – World ·
GeopoliticsJustin Bieber joins Madonna, Shakira and BTS for Fifa World Cup final half-time show
The Super Bowl-style show marks the Canadian singer's latest big performance after his comeback shows at Coachella.
Source: BBC News – World ·
GeopoliticsNato chief tells BBC that Trump comments are like 'family argument'
Mark Rutte says Nato is stronger than ever, and that he is 100% convinced of the US president's commitment to the alliance.
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsTrump surprises Nato allies EU, Ukraine with arms deals as summit ends positively
US President Donald Trump has promised new arms sales in Europe, including advanced air defence systems to Nato allies and Ukraine, as the transatlantic alliance ramps up its mili…
Source: The New York Times – World ·
GeopoliticsInternal File Finds I.C.C. Prosecutor Engaged in Sexual Harassment
The confidential report will be considered by International Criminal Court members as they vote on whether to remove the top official.
Source: The New York Times – World ·
GeopoliticsAt the Ayatollah’s Funeral
A Times reporter in Iran said the events “surpassed anything I’ve ever witnessed.”
Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) – World ·
GeopoliticsIran war: Trump calls second set of US strikes 'retribution'
The United States launched fresh strikes on Iran on Wednesday night, the second wave of strikes in 24 hours after President Trump declared a ceasefire to be over. DW has more.
Source: Al Jazeera – News ·
GeopoliticsFormer rebel turned government ally proposes a path to peace for Sudan
Malik Agar Ayyir has proposed a national dialogue to end the civil war and steer Sudan towards democratic civilian rule.
Source: Al Jazeera – News ·
GeopoliticsTrump departs NATO summit on older Air Force One
Trump departed the NATO summit on an older Air Force One after arriving aboard the new Qatar-gifted aircraft.
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsAnthropic hits back after China warns of Claude Code ‘backdoor’ risks
US artificial intelligence company Anthropic said users in China being advised to uninstall its flagship Claude Code product were not supposed to be using it in the first place, r…
Source: Al Jazeera – News ·
GeopoliticsDemocrat Rahm Emanuel tells Israel to no longer expect unconditional US aid
Former Obama official is expected to run for president in 2028, with speech reflecting shifting Democratic sentiments.
Source: Al Jazeera – News ·
GeopoliticsUS says conducting new wave of strikes on Iran as ceasefire falters
Second night of strikes comes after Trump says ceasefire 'over', suggests talks for lasting peace will continue.
Source: BBC News – World ·
GeopoliticsStarmer gifted gun and ammunition by Turkish president at Nato
The weapon has not been brought back to the UK and has instead been left with British officials in Turkey.
Source: Times of India – World ·
Geopolitics'It will get much worse': Trump as US launches fresh strikes over Iran's Hormuz 'aggression'
United States Central Command forces conducted new strikes against Iran on Thursday. These actions aim to weaken Iran's ability to threaten shipping in the Strait of Hormuz. The s…
Source: TechCrunch ·
Tech & StartupsGoogle’s deepfake detector system used to debunk McConnell hoax pic
Earlier this week, a picture seemed to show Kentucky Senator Mitch McConnell covered in tubes in a hospital bed in a state of extreme distress. It turned out to be an AI-generated…
Source: Inc. ·
EntrepreneurshipMeta’s Controversial New AI Will Use Your Public Instagram Pics—Here’s How to Opt Out Now
Unless you’re comfortable with people using your public images to create AI content, you might want to check these settings.
Source: Al Jazeera – News ·
GeopoliticsVenezuelan fashion designer swaps dresses for body bags
A Venezuelan fashion designer has turned his workshop from making colourful dresses to producing body bags.
Source: Times of India – World ·
GeopoliticsNFL trade rumour: Bengals, Jets eye $21M Vikings rookie as potential target
The Minnesota Vikings’ star player J.J. McCarthy has been a regular name concerning trade rumors ever since the team signed Kyler Murray, ahead of the new season, sparking chaos a…
Source: TechCrunch ·
Tech & StartupsWith EU backing, QuantumDiamonds aims to speed up chip manufacturing
Like its U.S. counterpart, the European Chips Act aims to foster the semiconductor industry — in part thanks to state subsidies. One of the beneficiaries is QuantumDiamonds, a Ger…
Source: Wired ·
Tech & StartupsThe FTC Settlement With John Deere Is a Huge Win for the Right-to-Repair Movement
After more than a decade of pushback, farmers and repair advocates have won access to equipment and services John Deere had long kept under its control.
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsUS man Jeffrey Ying sentenced for stealing rare Chinese manuscript from UCLA
A California man who swapped a library’s 17th century Chinese manuscript for a fake was sentenced on Wednesday after admitting to stealing a major artwork. Jeffrey Ying used a num…
Source: The Hindu – World ·
GeopoliticsU.S. to remove Syria from terror blacklist, in new boost to Sharaa
With the removal, only three countries remain on the terror blacklist — Iran, North Korea and Cuba
Source: BBC News – World ·
GeopoliticsArizona toddler found alive in hospital morgue after declared dead from drowning
After he was discovered to still be alive, the 18-month-old was flown to another hospital and survived.
Source: Al Jazeera – News ·
GeopoliticsUS summer travel slumps under rising fares and fuel expenses
US summer trips decline as 45 percent of Americans skip holidays due to soaring airfares and car travel expenses.
Source: Wired ·
Tech & StartupsI Built a Self-Improving AI, and So Can You
Experiments in using AI to build AI show that the future doesn’t just belong to the frontier labs.
Source: The New York Times – World ·
GeopoliticsLicense to Make Patriot Missiles Could Help Ukraine Defend Against Russia
With Patriot interceptors in short supply, President Trump’s statement that he would allow Ukraine to build them is a boon to Kyiv as it fights off Russian missile attacks. But it…
Source: TechCrunch ·
Tech & StartupsAutonomous drone delivery startup Manna plots major US expansion
Manna is launching a U.S. operations and manufacturing facility in Tulsa, Oklahoma, that will eventually employ 1,000 people.
Source: The New York Times – World ·
GeopoliticsLe Pen Launches Presidential Campaign, in a Twist for French Politics
The day after a court decided the far-right leader Marine Le Pen could run for office again, cheers and boos met her campaign kickoff in a rural stronghold.
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsE. Jean Carroll can collect US$5 million in damages from Trump, US judge says
A judge on Wednesday authorised the payment of a multimillion-dollar award to magazine writer E. Jean Carroll to satisfy a 2023 civil verdict in which a jury found US President D…
Source: Wired ·
Tech & StartupsPeter Thiel’s Husband Sued a Flight Attendant Who Says He Assaulted Her on a Private Jet
Matthew Danzeisen’s lawyer says the case is a “shakedown about a bag” that brushed someone’s leg. Stefanie Bojar says she was injured aboard the jet—and that the lawsuit is a bull…
Source: The New York Times – World ·
GeopoliticsIraqis Turn Out in Droves to Mourn Khamenei and Show Solidarity
In Najaf and Karbala, home to two of Shiite Islam’s holiest sites, hundreds of thousands joined commemorations for Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who extended Iran’s influence in Iraq.
Source: Inc. ·
EntrepreneurshipFollowing SpaceX’s IPO, Jeff Bezos Breaks a 25-Year Streak at Rival Blue Origin
Jeff Bezos founded his rocket company in 2000. After more than two decades, he’s making a massive change to its structure.
Source: Times of India – World ·
GeopoliticsChampat Rai’s ‘letter’ to SIT blames Anil Mishra for mismanagement
Champat Rai claims Anil Mishra and SBI officials framed SOPs without his approval. Mishra allegedly handled administrative and financial powers with SBI, leading to mismanagement…
Source: Times of India – World ·
GeopoliticsUAV crashes during training sortie near Porbandar; no loss of life: Navy
Here are four clear bullet points summarizing the news article: • An uncrewed aerial vehicle (UAV) called Drishti-10 crashed near Porbandar in Gujarat, India. • The crash occurre…
Source: The New York Times – World ·
GeopoliticsOil Prices Jump After Trump Says Deal With Iran Is ‘Over’
Attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz sparked a new cycle of retaliation that could throttle the flow of energy from the region.
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