Startups
InsuranceDekho, RenewBuy announce merger to build pan-India insurance distribution platform
Your Story · India
The combined entity will have a pan-India presence, with a premium book of over Rs 6,600 crore in FY26.
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Geopolitics
Pak PM in damage control mode after his office edits leaders out of SCO summit pic
Times of India – World · India
- Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif's office released an edited version of a statement, prompting damage-control efforts. - The edit may have sparked controversy or…
Geopolitics
UK-Philippines troop deal to boost Nato’s South China Sea reach
South China Morning Post – World · China
A proposed troop access deal between the Philippines and Britain marks the latest step in Manila’s drive to draw more European and like-minded powers into its …
Geopolitics
Subdivided-flat registration rate at 42.5% as ‘early bird’ phase deadline passes
South China Morning Post – World · China
Property-ownership complications and low public awareness have slowed landlords’ registration of Hong Kong subdivided flats under new housing regulations, indu…
Geopolitics
As Chinese chipmakers snap up local gear, self-sufficiency drive faces commercial test
South China Morning Post – World · China
Chinese chipmakers are setting increasingly aggressive targets to source production equipment locally, adding pressure on domestic toolmakers to come up with m…
Tech & Startups
Dyson’s Next Act Is an Electric Toothbrush With a Camera
Wired · Global
The company known for stick vacuums and hair dryers is coming for your teeth. The $499 Dyson CameraJet uses a tiny camera to aim streams of rinsing fluid into …
Geopolitics
Nepal floods: Death toll crosses 1,000 as rescuers race into tunnels | 10 updates
Indian Express – World · India
- **Disaster impact**: Over 1,000 deaths, 4,000 missing; rescue teams search for survivors and 900 unaccounted hydropower workers trapped in flooded tunnels. …
Geopolitics
Hong Kong school starts academic year without replacing head fired for swearing
South China Morning Post – World · China
A Hong Kong secondary school has begun the new academic year without a principal while authorities vet a replacement for the former head, who was fired for swe…
Geopolitics
Australian home prices extend decline as inflation, rate fears weigh
Times of India – World · India
Australian home prices dropped for a fifth month in August. Sydney and Melbourne saw significant declines, now seven percent below peaks. Higher borrowing cost…
Startups
7 Quotes from The Mountain Is You about self-transformation
Your Story · India
Explore 7 powerful quotes from Brianna Wiest’s The Mountain Is You and discover how self-awareness, healing and change can transform your life.
Geopolitics
Lionel Messi’s Retirement From Soccer Sparks Heartbreak Across Argentina
The New York Times – World · US
Lionel Messi’s retirement from the national soccer team, though widely expected, sparked fears of a diminished squad, and heartbreak over the departure of a na…
General
Nepali principal saves 900 lives as deadly floods approached
NBC News – World · US
Rajendra Dawadi, the principal of a school in Nepal’s Trishuli Valley, describes the moment he evacuated his school before the floods hit, saving the lives of …
Geopolitics
Juan Tamariz, Master Magician of Misdirection and Joy, Dies at 83
The New York Times – World · US
A magician’s magician, he was a philosopher of the craft. He didn’t just want to fool people; he wanted to share in their awe of the inexplicable.
Geopolitics
A Factory in Rural Ireland Is at the Center of a Dispute Over Russia
The New York Times – World · US
Alumina processed at a refinery in County Limerick may be feeding Russia’s war in Ukraine, an investigation suggested. There is little agreement on what to do …
Geopolitics
Indian among 12 killed in latest Russian attacks on Ukraine: Zelenskyy
The Hindu – World · India
“Overall, 12 people were killed, among them an Indian citizen,” Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said; “My condolences to everyone who has lost family a…
Geopolitics
Global investors descend on China’s Shenzhen to ride wave of AI and robotics opportunities
South China Morning Post – World · China
Shenzhen, the southern Chinese city home to US-sanctioned telecoms giant Huawei Technologies and drone maker DJI, has seen an influx of investors and business …
Entrepreneurship
AG1’s Biggest Growth Move Wasn’t a New Product. It Was Dropping ‘Athletic Greens’
Inc. · Global
Before it became AG1, the company built a cult following among athletes and biohackers. Reaching everyone else required a broader identity.
Entrepreneurship
ShopMy Is the Fourth Shopping Platform Accused of Taking Credit for Sales Already in Progress
Inc. · Global
Here’s what that means for your own affiliate marketing stack.
Entrepreneurship
It’s the Stock Market’s Worst Month of the Year
Inc. · Global
Since 1990, August and September both averaged negative returns.
AI / Deep Tech
How engineered microbes could help feed the world’s crops
MIT Technology Review · Global
Fertilizer is crucial for the global food supply, but making it uses a lot of energy and produces a lot of emissions. Some companies hope microbes can help. A …
Geopolitics
Residents of Ontario, N.Y., backed Trump. He ordered a change to the town’s namesake.
The Washington Post – World · US
Trump's order to rename Lake Ontario to Lake America has sparked both pride and objections among residents of Upstate New York.
Geopolitics
China, which once took the world’s factory jobs, is now losing them
The Washington Post – World · US
Income inequality in China is now by some measures worse than in the U.S. as blue-collar jobs dwindle and workers turn to the gig economy.
Geopolitics
Trump suggests he is reviewing US support for UK over Falkland Islands
The Guardian – World · Europe
Comments signal president prepared to use dispute to push UK to raise defence spending and Nato contributionsDonald Trump has suggested he is reconsidering US …
Geopolitics
Thai resort prepares to host USS Abraham Lincoln sailors after more than 270 days at sea
The Guardian – World · Europe
Security stepped up in Pattaya before arrival of thousands of sailors and marines whose deployment was extended due to US war in IranAuthorities in the Thai re…
Geopolitics
Why US sanctions threats against China aren’t credible
South China Morning Post – World · China
The US threat of sanctions on China because of Beijing’s relationship with Iran isn’t credible. The artificial intelligence bubble and its own precarious bond …
Geopolitics
Thailand jails activist over royal motorcade live streaming
South China Morning Post – World · China
A Thai court has sentenced a 25-year-old activist to two years in prison for violating the country’s strict royal insult law, a rights group said, with her law…
Entrepreneurship
Here’s Why September Is the Perfect Month to Start a New Habit, According to Psychology
Inc. · Global
Tap into the power of the “fresh start effect” this coming month.
Entrepreneurship
The Failure of Generative AI: More Communication Does Not Equal Better Communication
Inc. · Global
How to navigate the AI Age of Brevity.
Startups
upGrad wraps up Unacademy acquisition at $200M
Your Story · India
The deal that brings together two major edtech businesses gives upGrad an entry into online test-preparation while extending its reach across a much broader le…
Geopolitics
Canada’s ruling Liberals sweep special elections in boost to Mark Carney
The Guardian – World · Europe
Three projected victories are a message to US that Carney has support of the Canadian people, says one lawmakerCanada’s ruling Liberal party has swept three sp…
Geopolitics
Trump’s US visa pause; elephant’s 100km trek home; rise of SEA-pop: 7 Asia highlights
South China Morning Post – World · China
We have selected seven stories from the SCMP’s coverage of Asia over the past week that resonated with our readers and shed light on topical issues. If you wou…
Geopolitics
With Shehbaz Sharif present, PM Modi delivers blunt terror message at SCO
Indian Express – World · India
- PM Modi urges SCO members to dismantle terrorism's ecosystem, including financing, recruitment, and safe havens, rejecting state-sanctioned terror support. …
Geopolitics
Nepal death toll crosses 1,000 as rescuers race to find workers trapped in mud-filled tunnels
BBC News – World · Europe
Thousands are still missing as Chinese state media report the official number of fatalities in Tibet at 16.
Geopolitics
Malaysian police smash cross-border drug ring, seize US$1 million of meth disguised as tea
South China Morning Post – World · China
Malaysian police have crippled a cross-border drug syndicate with the seizure of 86.2kg of methamphetamine worth 4.31 million ringgit (US$1 million) in Penang …
Geopolitics
Xi Jinping calls on SCO members to team up for bigger global tech-security role
South China Morning Post – World · China
The Shanghai Cooperation Organisation should take on a bigger global role in technology and security, Chinese President Xi Jinping said on Tuesday, describing …
Geopolitics
Foreign investors expected to eye more China A shares – but pace set to ease: analyst
South China Morning Post – World · China
Foreign investors are expected to keep adding to their China A-share holdings, though the pace of buying is likely to slow from the surge in the first half of …
Startups
7 Quotes from Deep Work for anyone struggling with focus
Your Story · India
Discover 7 inspiring quotes from Deep Work by Cal Newport that offer powerful lessons on focus, productivity, and meaningful work.
Geopolitics
‘Aloof’ but engaged: what India’s SCO comeback reveals
South China Morning Post – World · China
Two years ago, Narendra Modi skipped the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation’s (SCO) summit in Astana entirely, sending his foreign minister instead. That absenc…
Geopolitics
Shein shares slide on fast-fashion retailer’s stock market debut
The Guardian – World · Europe
Hong Kong flotation at $26bn by firm once valued at $100bn follows failure to list in US and UKShares in the fast-fashion brand Shein slumped by as much as 10%…
Geopolitics
Indian citizen among 12 killed in latest Russian strikes on Ukraine: Zelenskyy
Indian Express – World · India
- Indian citizen Sudarshan Bhabhilala (40) killed in Russian attack; 12 total deaths, including 1 injured, Ganesh Kalleda (35), in Ukraine. - Attacks hit Kyi…
Geopolitics
Ex-gang boss guilty of orchestrating 1996 murder of rapper Tupac Shakur
BBC News – World · Europe
Duane "Keffe D" Davis was convicted over the drive-by shooting of the rap superstar 30 years ago.
Geopolitics
‘Unprecedented’ path: eastern and southern China braces for revived Typhoon Saudel
South China Morning Post – World · China
Parts of eastern and southern China are bracing for heavy to torrential rain over the next three days, with authorities warning of floods, landslides and mudsl…
Geopolitics
Times Square stabbing in NYC leaves 1 dead, assailant killed
Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe
A woman armed with two kitchen knives killed one person and wounded another in New York City's Times Square before police fatally shot her. Authorities said th…
Startups
Yuma Energy raises $35M in Series A from Magna International
Your Story · India
Yuma Energy said it will primarily utilise this capital for the expansion of its battery as a service network across the country.
Geopolitics
Remembering Dolly Parton, who gave away everything but her songs
The Hindu – World · India
The Queen of Country Music, who passed away recently, gave away more than 300 million books and millions of dollars in aid, but refused to surrender the copyri…
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