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Geopolitics

Kolkata real estate: 60% of stalled projects may get clearance within days

Times of India – World · India

Kolkata's real estate sector may see a revival soon, as over half of the stalled projects are likely to receive clearance. With approvals anticipated before mi…

Geopolitics

Houthi strikes in Yemen as Saudi Arabia braces for attacks: What we know

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Tensions between the Houthis and Saudi Arabia have increased since the US-Israel war on Iran began.

Startups

India's handloom doesn't need sympathy. It needs better positioning

Your Story · India

Young weavers are not walking away from the craft. They are walking away from an income that cannot be relied on.

Geopolitics

'Feared social stigma': Delhi man drowns pregnant teen daughter in Chambal

Times of India – World · India

In a tragic turn of events, a pregnant teenager was reportedly drowned in the Chambal river by her own father and brother-in-law. The young girl, who was four …

Geopolitics

HKU virologist spared conviction for assaulting man and damaging his phone

South China Morning Post – World · China

A University of Hong Kong (HKU) virologist has been spared a criminal conviction for assaulting a man and damaging his mobile phone at a railway station last y…

Geopolitics

Myanmar touts economic potential but is it pie in the sky with it still at war?

South China Morning Post – World · China

Rina left Myanmar shortly after the 2021 coup as military violence escalated against pro-democracy protesters like herself and the economy of her country, once…

Geopolitics

Beyond lithography: Chinese chip toolmaker achieves wafer polishing breakthrough

South China Morning Post – World · China

Chinese chip-tool developers continue to make technical progress, with the latest breakthrough in wafer polishing – a critical manufacturing step that flattens…

Tech & Startups

The ‘Manosphere’ Isn’t a Movement. It’s a Multibillion-Dollar Grievance Industry

Wired · Global

Many young men are driven to resentment and are financially exploited as influencers sell them classes, pills, and the illusion of clout, a new report reveals.

Geopolitics

Backlash as China’s Tsinghua graduate, 38, wins medical school spot at Peking University

South China Morning Post – World · China

A 38-year-old man in China, who was admitted to the prestigious Tsinghua University 18 years ago, recently sat for the national university entrance exam and ac…

Geopolitics

Philippines’ subtitle-less ‘Spider-Man’ screening shows deaf inclusion is just lip service

South China Morning Post – World · China

The release of Spider-Man: Brand New Day in the Philippines was supposed to be a shared cinematic moment for fans who had waited months for the latest instalme…

Geopolitics

Central Europe sees record temperatures as heatwave continues

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Record-breaking temperatures in Slovakia and Austria as Italy places all of its 27 major cities on highest heat alert.

Geopolitics

Ivan Toney: Saudi Pro League’s England international charged with assault

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Ivan Toney charged for an assault that allegedly ​took place on December 6 last year in United Kingdom.

Geopolitics

Younger, wider, diverse: How India's investor base is changing

Times of India – World · India

India's investor community is witnessing remarkable transformation, with a younger demographic leading the growth. The median age of investors has notably decl…

Geopolitics

Rescuers Battled Extreme Weather Conditions During Medevac Mission in Antarctica

The New York Times – World · US

An Australian flight crew faced subfreezing temperatures, changing weather conditions and almost constant darkness as they worked to rescue a U.S. national.

Startups

Startup news and updates: Daily roundup (August 7, 2026)

Your Story · India

YourStory presents the daily news roundup from the Indian startup ecosystem and beyond. Here's the roundup for Friday, August 7, 2026.

Geopolitics

Video Captures Chaos as Earthquake Strikes Japan Hospital Mid-Surgery

The New York Times – World · US

Footage shows doctors in Japan clinging to an operating table to protect a patient from the violent tremor. The surgery was completed successfully.

Geopolitics

Is Japan eyeing Ukraine-style asymmetric warfare against China in defence shift?

South China Morning Post – World · China

Japan’s latest defence white paper’s emphasis on adaptivity and scale of drones signals its intention to seek asymmetric capabilities against China in the even…

Geopolitics

‘De-escalation’: Europe hesitates as US pushes for Hormuz naval mission

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

The UK and France are not seeking confrontation with Iran in the US-Israeli war Europe largely rejected, say analysts.

Entrepreneurship

Zillow’s Founder Built 3 Iconic Companies by Asking 1 Simple Question

Inc. · Global

From travel prices to home values to workplace salaries, Rich Barton built companies by making hidden information useful to everyday customers and founders.

Entrepreneurship

As Apple Kicks the AI Can Down the Road, the Company Is Being Picked Apart

Inc. · Global

A lawsuit alleges OpenAI is stealing secrets from Apple – what the heck is going on, Timbo?

Entrepreneurship

The Creator Economy Has a Funding Problem. Kickstarter Just Wrote the Check

Inc. · Global

After 17 years, Kickstarter launches a $1 million creator fund of its own.

Tech & Startups

The Hottest New AI Chatbot Is Just a Guy Answering Your Questions

Wired · Global

WIRED spoke with Tucker Bryant, an artist and former Google employee who created ChatTJB to get people to reflect on the “strange moment” we’re in.

Geopolitics

On Hiroshima anniversary, Japan’s premier shifts tone on nuclear policy

The Washington Post – World · US

Ultraconservative Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi left a subtle opening in remarks Thursday for rethinking Japan’s “Three Non-Nuclear Principles.”

Entrepreneurship

Science Says People Who Can Laugh at Themselves Make Better Leaders (and Are Happier Too)

Inc. · Global

As long as the joke is affiliative and not destructive.

Geopolitics

'Support party's stand': Cong issues whip to MPs ahead of FCRA Bill discussion in Parl

Times of India – World · India

- Rohitashwa Ranjan is a digital journalist at The Times of India, specializing in decoding Indian politics as a staged production. - He analyzes elections, …

Geopolitics

Sukhbir Badal meets PM Modi, fuels alliance buzz ahead of Punjab polls next year

Times of India – World · India

- Abhishek Mishra is a Digital Content Producer at The Times of India, collaborating with the news desk. - Focuses on foreign policy, defense, geopolitics, a…

Geopolitics

Ariha Pangambam becomes first Indian to win gold in Asian Aerobic Gymnastics

Times of India – World · India

- TOI Sports Desk provides 24/7 comprehensive sports coverage with real-time updates and in-depth analysis. - Features include match reports, previews, revie…

Geopolitics

Missing man, 58, found dead in Ma On Shan after days-long search effort

South China Morning Post – World · China

Hong Kong police have found the body of a missing 58-year-old man in Ma On Shan, with his cause of death to be confirmed following an autopsy. Officers receive…

Geopolitics

Watch: Trump govt. clamps down on ‘birth tourism’

The Hindu – World · India

U.S. President Donald Trump has signed two executive orders to crack down on birth tourism and limit the number of people eligible for birthright citizenship, …

Geopolitics

'Avoid Lutyens web': PM Modi's advice to 45 NDA MPs at breakfast meet

Times of India – World · India

In the meeting, which also included the rebel factions from the Uddhav Sena and Mamata Banerjee's TMC, PM Modi said: "No one should say anything trashy on TV. …

Tech & Startups

Ratio vs. Simply Good: Which Plastic-Free Coffee Maker Is Best?

Wired · Global

Microplastics are in everything, especially your coffee. A new generation of plastic-free drip coffee brewers is trying to change this.

Geopolitics

'He was my sponsor': How Virat Kohli helped CWG gold medallist Sakshi Chaudhary

Times of India – World · India

Sakshi Chaudhary proudly claimed gold at the 2026 Commonwealth Games, attributing much of her success to the invaluable support from Virat Kohli's foundation. …

Geopolitics

Why stock market's close is now an auction - explained

Times of India – World · India

For over three decades, the closing price was the volume-weighted average (VWAP) of all trades between 3:00 pm and 3:30 pm. Nobody actually traded at that pric…

Geopolitics

Philippines’ South China Sea education push blurs ‘teaching the truth’ lines

South China Morning Post – World · China

The Philippines is seeking to move its South China Sea row with Beijing into classrooms, a push that analysts say could shape how young Filipinos understand th…

Geopolitics

Ink thrown at AISA president Neha Bora during Jharkhand students' protest

Times of India – World · India

In Ranchi, during a tense protest, Neha Bora, AISA president, became the target of an ink attack as she voiced support for job aspirants demanding redress for …

Geopolitics

Several killed after student opens fire inside Thailand school

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

At least eight people were killed and 15 others injured after a student opened fire inside a school in Thailand.

Geopolitics

China shifts from Africa’s top megaproject lender to a debt collector

South China Morning Post – World · China

Since the mid‑2000s, China has established itself as Africa’s principal bilateral financier for large infrastructure projects, including railways, bridges, dam…

Geopolitics

The state of Iran’s three key nuclear sites

The New York Times – World · US

The conflict may have slowed, but not stopped, Iran’s nuclear program, officials and experts said.

Geopolitics

Trump Administration Fast-Tracks Military Partnership With Colombia to Target Drug Traffickers

The New York Times – World · US

The country’s new Trump-endorsed president takes office on Friday. Sweeping plans to target drug traffickers with U.S. help are already underway.

Geopolitics

Seized on Their Way to Gaza, Activists Tell of Abuse in Israeli Custody

The New York Times – World · US

In interviews, more than 20 people who tried to break an Israeli blockade described beatings, electric shocks and other abuse after being captured. Israel deni…

Entrepreneurship

Researchers Examined 500 Self-Help Techniques. Only These 20 Passed the Science Test

Inc. · Global

Skip the trendy advice and unproven social media hacks—here are the few science-backed strategies that consistently deliver real results.

Entrepreneurship

AI Split the Creator Economy in Two. Most Brands Are Still Paying for the Wrong Half

Inc. · Global

Brands aren’t just buying audiences anymore. The real opportunity may be creators whose ideas people trust, cite, and act on.

Entrepreneurship

Claude or ChatGPT Is the Wrong Question. Marketing Teams Need to Pick an AI Home Base

Inc. · Global

The edge for marketers comes from choosing one platform, building workflows, and getting fluent.

Entrepreneurship

They Filled the New York City Subway With Fake Tech Ads. Their Real Goal Is to Get People Offline

Inc. · Global

Harris Alterman and Dave Ross take Inc. behind the scenes of their satirical subway ad project.

Entrepreneurship

The AI Trust Gap: Why Automated Hiring Is Backfiring on Recruiters

Inc. · Global

Over-automating recruitment is alienating top candidates. Here is how hiring managers can leverage technology without sacrificing the human element.

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