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Geopolitics

'Do not endorse anything said': MEA rejects Bangladesh's charge over Hasina event

Times of India – World · India

Ministry of external affairs stated no government role in Sheikh Hasina's media event. The ministry does not endorse statements made at the private forum. Bang…

Geopolitics

Jai Moondra: Rajasthan boy who found international cricket in Ireland

Times of India – World · India

Jai Moondra left Tonk for higher studies in Ireland, believing cricket was behind him. But while chasing coding deadlines in Dublin, the dream stayed alive at …

Geopolitics

Scramble to house hundreds camping in Rome heatwave after squat eviction

The Guardian – World · Europe

Officials try to find homes for residents as talks to save social assistance hub collapse amid government crackdownRome authorities are scrambling to find hom…

Geopolitics

UN chief condemns both Ukraine and Russia amid escalation in war

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

UN chief Guterres calls for de-escalation and a ceasefire as Russia-Ukraine attacks intensify.

Geopolitics

The world that made Confucius – and the China he made

South China Morning Post – World · China

“Philosophers have only interpreted the world, in various ways; the point, however, is to change it.” This famous 11th thesis from Karl Marx’s Theses on Feuerb…

Tech & Startups

The founder’s guide to TechCrunch Disrupt 2026: Everything you need to know

TechCrunch · US

TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 is built around one question: How do you build an enduring company in the AI era? Our programming and speaker lineup reflect that.

Geopolitics

Iran’s grip on trade is a potent weapon, but it has an expiry date

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Iran can exploit dependence on Hormuz today, but prolonged disruption will erode that leverage

Geopolitics

Rain fury grips Delhi-NCR: Waterlogging cripples commute amid IMD's red alert

Times of India – World · India

Delhi and NCR experienced heavy rainfall on Friday morning. Waterlogging affected several areas, including Safdarjung Hospital and the airport. Traffic movemen…

Geopolitics

Argentina and Mexico join Africa in backing FIFA’s Infantino: What to know

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

How does FIFA presidency stand? Norway wants resignation, but Argentina and Mexico join Africa in Gianni Infantino camp.

Geopolitics

Allahabad HC grants parole to Atiq Ahmed's jailed sons for Abaan Ahmed's burial

Times of India – World · India

The Allahabad High Court granted parole to Atiq Ahmed's jailed sons, Umar and Ali. They will attend the burial of their younger brother, Abaan Ahmed, who died …

Geopolitics

Where do China-Israel ties stand after closure of consulate in Chengdu?

South China Morning Post – World · China

In a sign of fraying ties amid the Middle East conflict, Israel’s consulate general in Chengdu has closed, with its consul general leaving his post, two years …

Entrepreneurship

California Growers Are Burning 100-Year-Old Healthy Vineyards. The Reason Isn’t Disease or Drought

Inc. · Global

Experts say more than 100,000 acres of grapevines could disappear in three years as demand drops, contracts dry up, and imports add new pressure.

Entrepreneurship

She Sold Create & Cultivate for $22 Million. 2 Years Later, She Returned With a Different Blueprint

Inc. · Global

Same brand. Bigger vision.

Entrepreneurship

Aldi Is Closing Stores in 5 States: Full List of Doomed Locations for 2026

Inc. · Global

The discount grocer is closing locations while pursuing its largest single-year expansion and a $9 billion growth strategy.

Entrepreneurship

Why Most Founders Burn Out in the Zone of Excellence

Inc. · Global

Just because you’re good at something doesn’t mean you should do it.

Geopolitics

Weather tracker: central and western Europe brace for more sweltering heat

The Guardian – World · Europe

High 30s celsius forecast for France, Spain and Italy next week, before affecting Germany, Poland and CzechiaAnother pulse of heat is expected to affect centra…

Geopolitics

Bus driver kicked explosive drone out of the air at German airport

South China Morning Post – World · China

A bus driver knocked an explosive-laden drone out of the air, potentially preventing an attack this week at a German airport that serves as a major Nato and ca…

Startups

India saved handloom. Now it must save weaving as a livelihood

Your Story · India

India makes 95% of the world’s handloom, yet its weavers work barely 200 days a year and exports are just ₹1,359 crore. Making weaving a viable livelihood mean…

Geopolitics

Anger in Malaysia as Liow’s money-laundering charges dropped after US$2.4 million fine

South China Morning Post – World · China

The revelation that an alleged Malaysian scam kingpin was released after paying 10 million ringgit (US$2.4 million) fine has sparked public outrage over claims…

Geopolitics

'Hands off Jantar Mantar!' CJP says 'won't tolerate' bid to take away protest site

Times of India – World · India

- Saurav Das, Cockroach Janta Party spokesperson, defended Jantar Mantar as Delhi's key protest venue. - Delhi HC questioned the venue's status, prompting Da…

Geopolitics

Myanmar's Min Aung Hlaing seeks legitimacy in Thailand

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

Bangkok rolled out the red carpet for the Myanmar leader, but experts say the former junta chief still faces major obstacles in his bid for regional acceptance.

Geopolitics

Iran plots to deal Trump a blow in midterms by keeping him entangled in war

The Guardian – World · Europe

By dragging out talks, Tehran aims to damage the US president politically – but some fear a bruised and weakened Trump could lash backTehran has set out a prot…

Tech & Startups

New Mexico court orders Meta to pay additional $567M in child safety case

TechCrunch · US

Meta's total fine has raked up to $942 million in this case

Geopolitics

'Get Harshit Rana and Rinku Singh': Ashwin names MI's ideal Hardik Pandya trade

Times of India – World · India

Speculation surrounds Hardik Pandya's future with the Mumbai Indians franchise. Ravichandran Ashwin discussed potential IPL trade scenarios involving other te…

Geopolitics

First school for robots opens in China

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

"Our main goal is to empower robots' brains." China has launched its first robot school.

Geopolitics

Germany: Far-right AfD extends its lead in nationwide polls

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

In the latest Sunday poll, the AfD continues to pull ahead. And more and more people are against excluding the right-wing populists from decision-making, at le…

Geopolitics

China’s lab-grown diamonds get an AI boost as industry rides demand for chip cooling

South China Morning Post – World · China

Once overshadowed by natural diamonds in consumer markets, lab-grown versions of the world’s strongest natural substance have become a bright spot for industri…

Geopolitics

Scientists discover Titan's methane rainstorms are more intense than expected

Times of India – World · India

On the distant moon Titan, intense methane rainstorms transform the icy terrain, creating striking alluvial fans that showcase the areas most affected by these…

Geopolitics

Bangladesh cricket’s Shakib, an Hasina ally, will face trial if he is safe

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Sheikh ⁠Hasina ally Shakib Al Hasan will face Bangladesh trial if safety assured, with Cricket World Cup return eyed.

Geopolitics

Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan sign joint defence deal amid regional turmoil

South China Morning Post – World · China

Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Turkey signed a joint defence agreement in Mecca on Friday, wedding Sunni Muslim US allies alarmed at a regional conflagration that …

Geopolitics

Jantar Mantar 'terror plot' row: Amritsar top cop shunted; BJP cries foul

Times of India – World · India

Amritsar Police Commissioner Gurpreet Singh Bhullar’s sudden removal has taken many by surprise. Harmanbir Singh Gill, who is currently the DIG of Border Range…

Geopolitics

Beyond BrahMos: India builds next generation of cheap precision weapons

Times of India – World · India

Modern conflicts necessitate deep stocks of precision weapons, driving demand for affordable solutions. India is developing advanced glide bombs, including pow…

Startups

How WalkAbout helps active agers find purpose in life after 55

Your Story · India

Mumbai-based WalkAbout is a community-driven engagement platform for older adults, offering classes in finance, business building, health and wellness, and per…

Geopolitics

Saudi Arabia, Pakistan & Turkey sign 'Mecca' pact for mutual defence; India reacts

Times of India – World · India

The agreement was signed following a joint defence summit attended by Saudi crown prince Mohammed bin Salman, Turkish president Recep Tayyip Erdogan and Pakist…

Geopolitics

Northern Ethiopia’s shifting alliances explained

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

The TPLF, Fano militias and Eritrea are redrawing the battle lines in Ethiopia’s north.

Geopolitics

Trump says war ‘can’t go much longer’ – what’s the latest on talks?

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Reports suggest that Tehran is discussing a bill barring US and Israeli vessels from passing the Strait of Hormuz.

Startups

EV retail sales break record at 3.27 lakh units in July: FADA

Your Story · India

The growth in EV sales in July was led by the two-wheeler segment at 2,04,362 units as against 1,08,516 units in the same month last year, up 88.32%.

Geopolitics

Houthi attacks on gov’t forces hint that a major battle in Yemen is brewing

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Houthis' expansion of cross-border attacks means an even bloodier war may be imminent, analysts say.

Geopolitics

'US itself regulates foreign funds': MEA hits back at American lawmaker's FCRA Bill remark

Times of India – World · India

Ministry of external affairs rejected criticism of its foreign funding law. The ministry stated that legislative matters are internal decisions for Parliament…

Geopolitics

Saudi ⁠Arabia, Pakistan and Turkiye sign defence deal amid regional turmoil

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

The agreement states that an ⁠attack on any one of the ⁠three countries is an ⁠attack against them all.

Geopolitics

Why Trump is caught in an ‘escalation trap’ with Iran

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

University of Chicago Professor Robert Pape explains why US President Trump is caught in an ‘escalation trap’ with Iran.

Geopolitics

Tai Po inquiry sheds more light on final moments of firefighter Ho Wai-ho

South China Morning Post – World · China

An independent inquiry into Hong Kong’s deadliest fire in decades has released further details about the final moments of fallen firefighter Ho Wai-ho, who die…

Geopolitics

Haitians face arrest and deportation after US removes TPS protections

The Guardian – World · Europe

DHS secretary Markwayne Mullin says ‘We’re going after them right now’ despite threat of violence in home country Hundreds of thousands of Haitians are faced w…

Geopolitics

China plans to increase mine output in world’s largest rare earth deposit by 50%

South China Morning Post – World · China

China plans to expand production capacity of a mine in Bayan Obo in its Inner Mongolia region with an investment of over half a billion yuan (US$74 million). T…

Tech & Startups

3 Best Cheap Gaming Laptops (2026): Lenovo, MSI, Alienware

Wired · Global

As gaming laptop prices continue to rise, it’s increasingly difficult to find affordable options that aren’t terrible. Here are your best options based on perf…

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