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Source: Times of India – World ·

Geopolitics

Mamata Banerjee loses cool, slaps TMC worker during protest; BJP shares video

A video showed Mamata Banerjee slapping a party worker during a protest march in Kolkata. The incident occurred during a rally organized by the TMC's youth wing. Clashes erupted b…

Source: The Hindu – World ·

Geopolitics

Watch: U.S.-Iran ceasefire ‘over’: what happens now? | Above the Fold | 08.07.2026

From the escalating conflict in West Asia to latest developments in the 2023 killing of a Khalistani separatist in Canada, we bring you the latest in this episode. We also unpack …

Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) – World ·

Geopolitics

US birthright citizenship ruling eases fears among Indians

The recent US Supreme Court ruling on birthright citizenship has eased concerns and reduced uncertainty for Indian families living in the United States.

Source: Inc. ·

Entrepreneurship

Baltimore Is the Most Stressed-Out City for Workers in America, New Survey Finds

A WalletHub analysis of major U.S. cities found Baltimore workers have more job-related stress than anywhere else.

Source: BBC News – World ·

Geopolitics

Teenager arrested after two girls, 13, seriously injured in German school attack

Police said a major operation was under way in the area of Welfen-Gymnasium secondary school in Schongau, Bavaria.

Source: The New York Times – World ·

Geopolitics

At End of NATO Summit, Leaders Find Much to Agree on Despite Trump’s Insults

The alliance restated its commitment to collective defense and reiterated its support for Ukraine.

Source: South China Morning Post – World ·

Geopolitics

Search for crew goes on as plane wreckage found off Pakistan’s coast

Civilian and navy searchers off Pakistan’s coast on Wednesday located and recovered wreckage of a cargo plane that disappeared while approaching the southern port of Karachi, and …

Source: The New York Times – World ·

Geopolitics

Global Warming Could Ravage the Amazon’s Useful Plant Species, Study Finds

Hotter temperatures and harsher droughts could cause Indigenous societies to lose many of the species they have used for medicine, rituals and more, scientists found.

Source: Your Story ·

Startups

YouTube Gifts launch in India: shower creators in Pani Puri & Chai

YouTube just gave India's live-stream culture a delicious new language of appreciation. With the launch of Gifts, viewers can now send

Source: The Guardian – World ·

Geopolitics

Australians with cancer are living longer but diagnosis rates on the rise for younger people, report reveals

Flagship health report also shows vaccine rates for children are falling, prompting concern from expertsFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news…

Source: The Guardian – World ·

Geopolitics

Contaminated children’s play sand sold in Australia can release toxic airborne asbestos, research finds

Exclusive: New study contradicts statements that play products removed from shelves because of asbestos concerns were ‘low risk’Follow our Australia news live blog for latest upda…

Source: South China Morning Post – World ·

Geopolitics

China’s Xi Jinping calls for innovation system overhaul to beat global tech rivals

President Xi Jinping has called for stronger efforts to draw overseas talent and address flaws in China’s innovation ecosystem, as intensifying tech rivalry pushes Beijing to bols…

Source: South China Morning Post – World ·

Geopolitics

Why lithium battery and radar pioneers won China’s top science award

A lithium battery pioneer and a trailblazer in military radar technology are this year’s winners of China’s most prestigious annual science prize. Chen Liquan received his 2025 St…

Source: Inc. ·

Entrepreneurship

The Lesson Every Creator Can Learn From This Eyewear Brand’s Sold-Out Brand Launch

Before building a brand, she built credibility.

Source: Wired ·

Tech & Startups

Republicans Gleefully Celebrate Midterms Chaos in Maine

Political operatives in Trumpworld hope that US Senate candidate Graham Platner stays in the race as long as possible.

Source: TechCrunch ·

Tech & Startups

Solo GP Ashley Smith announces second $25M fund to back startups in AI, security and more

Vermilion Cliffs Ventures announced Wednesday the close of a $25 million Fund II.

Source: Times of India – World ·

Geopolitics

Love, affair, wife's death: How two civil services aspirants ended up in murder probe

Police arrested a sub-inspector in connection with the death of Amrita Kumari, wife of a block development officer. Her brother alleged her husband killed her due to an extramarit…

Source: BBC News – World ·

Geopolitics

Khamenei's coffin carried through Shia shrines as ceremonies held in Iraq

The remains of Iran's late supreme leader are transported to Najaf and Karbala, as funeral ceremonies continue for a fifth day.

Source: Inc. ·

Entrepreneurship

4 People Have Been Hospitalized. Now a Major Outbreak Tied to Frozen Berries Spreads Across the South

Federal health officials are investigating 12 illnesses linked to recalled organic frozen blueberries.

Source: Your Story ·

Startups

10 Lessons from the Happiness Advantage for a positive mindset

Discover 10 powerful lessons from The Happiness Advantage that can help you build a positive mindset, reduce stress, and improve success.

Source: The New York Times – World ·

Geopolitics

The Alluring Albanian Island Inspiring Ivanka’s Fantasy

A former military base in the Adriatic Sea, the island is in a beautiful setting but it is strewed with snakes, crumbling buildings and land mines.

Source: Inc. ·

Entrepreneurship

The CEO of Bobbi Brown’s 9-Figure Brand Just Stepped Down. His Message on Ego Is Worth Hearing

“I have no shame in saying that even though I helped us get here, I am not the right person for the next phase.”

Source: The New York Times – World ·

Geopolitics

Farage’s Resignation Risks Becoming Farce as U.K. Parties Boycott Clacton By-Election

Under investigation over an undisclosed gift, the right-wing leader Nigel Farage may end up in a special election against a candidate dressed as a trash can.

Source: South China Morning Post – World ·

Geopolitics

IMF sees world economy growing just 3% this year amid Iran war

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) on Wednesday modestly downgraded its outlook for the world economy this year, citing the energy shock caused by the Iran war. But the fallout…

Source: Inc. ·

Entrepreneurship

An All-Time High for Stamps: USPS Is Raising Its Prices Again on July 12—but Experts Say the Increase Won’t Work

The agency continues to grapple with mounting financial pressures.

Source: Indian Express – World ·

Geopolitics

Pakistan cargo plane wreckage found in Arabian Sea after disappearing en route to Karachi; 5 crew still missing

Here are four clear bullet points summarizing the news article: • The wreckage of a K2 Airways cargo Boeing 737 that disappeared while approaching Karachi has been found in the A…

Source: The Hindu – World ·

Geopolitics

At least five children die in monsoon landslide at a Rohingya camp in Bangladesh

More than 1 million refugees live in the camp; dollar Tripura, the local chief of the Fire Service and Civil Defence, said the landslide hit as children were attending classes

Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) – World ·

Geopolitics

Renewed US-Iran war would hit Gulf countries hard

After US strikes on Iran, Iran targeted US military sites in Bahrain and Kuwait. Even if Iran isn't targeting the governments or populations of its neighbors, Gulf countries have …

Source: Inc. ·

Entrepreneurship

Wall Street Is in an Intern Pay War—and 1 Firm Will Pay Them $8,600 a Week

To keep AI startups and tech giants from stealing top talent, financial companies are stepping up their comp.

Source: BBC News – World ·

Geopolitics

German doctor jailed for murder of 15 patients and suspected of more

The German palliative care doctor has been sentenced to life imprisonment for killing 15 of his patients.

Source: South China Morning Post – World ·

Geopolitics

Teen, 16, arrested after two girls seriously wounded in German school ‘rampage’

At least two girls have been seriously wounded and a 16-year-old suspect arrested after an attack at a secondary school in the southern German state of Bavaria on Wednesday. The p…

Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) – World ·

Geopolitics

What's behind Hamas's move to dissolve Gaza government

Hamas plans to hand over civil administration in the Gaza Strip. Observers see this as a potential impetus for the peace process, but without disarmament and Israeli withdrawal, t…

Source: South China Morning Post – World ·

Geopolitics

Stars, vintage toys and comic masters all out to slay Hong Kong anime fair

Hong Kong’s annual anime fair will return with its biggest edition yet, boosting capacity by 20 per cent and featuring a record 201 exhibitors, alongside live sketches by local co…

Source: The New York Times – World ·

Geopolitics

At Iran’s Funeral for Ayatollah Khamenei, Mourners Bid an Emotional Farewell

Millions of Iranians descended on Tehran to pay their respects to the slain supreme leader.

Source: BBC News – World ·

Geopolitics

Eight killed after landslide hits girls' school in Bangladesh

Rescuers pull bodies from the mud after heavy monsoon rains batter the south-eastern coast.

Source: The Guardian – World ·

Geopolitics

UK judges begin hearing appeal over Trinidad and Tobago anti-gay law

Activist is challenging ruling last year that restored colonial-era homophobic law against same-sex intimacySome of the UK’s top judges are hearing arguments over whether a Trinid…

Source: Inc. ·

Entrepreneurship

LeBron James Might Be Making the Smartest Move of His Career by Walking Away From the Lakers

The GOAT just redefined ‘good business decision.’

Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) – World ·

Geopolitics

DR Congo: Tensions mount over planned constitutional referendum

Tensions are rising in DR Congo over plans to introduce a new constitution. The opposition accuses President Tshisekedi of using it to seek a third term but has postponed planned …

Source: Your Story ·

Startups

100Unicorns exits TruNativ with 11x return since 2021

100Unicorns exits TruNativ with 11x return since 2021 100Unicorns, one of India's leading early-stage venture capital funds, today announced a successful exit from TruNativ, d…

Source: Inc. ·

Entrepreneurship

Starbucks Is Launching a Nostalgic New Drink and a Limited-Edition Streetwear Collaboration This Month

The coffee chain is teaming up with a beloved designer on limited-edition merchandise tied to its newest beverages.

Source: Inc. ·

Entrepreneurship

Want to Live Longer? Put Down Your Smartphone and Do This 1 Thing

Being social is good for you. It might even help reduce mortality in certain groups.

Source: Indian Express – World ·

Geopolitics

Trump threatens to hit Iran hard tonight, US ‘may take over’ Kharg Island

Here are four clear bullet points summarizing the article: • US President Donald Trump announced that the US is preparing for another round of military strikes against Iran later…

Source: Inc. ·

Entrepreneurship

Why the SBA Is Interested in Space Right Now—and Farmers

The Small Business Administration recently inked two partnerships with federal agencies. Here’s what it’s up to.

Source: The New York Times – World ·

Geopolitics

Recall Issued for Pedigree Dog Food Sold Despite Failing Quality Control

Mars Petcare recalled cans of dog food that might contain plastic or metal, which it said were supposed to be destroyed but ended up in stores.

Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) – World ·

Geopolitics

Egypt's wrath after World Cup exit: 'The match was rigged'

Egypt were left seething by their narrow and dramatic round-of-16 defeat against Argentina. Coach Hossam Hassan accused the referee of favoring the defending World Cup champions.

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