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Source: The Washington Post – World ·
GeopoliticsU.S. gave Tehran details on Iranian asylum seekers, lawsuit alleges
The claim, outlined in court papers, contends information shared with Iran could jeopardize the lives of pro-democracy protesters, religious minorities and LGTBQ people.
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsNato launches defence projects to counter Russia and China
Nato member states unveiled a series of defence initiatives on Tuesday aimed at strengthening weapons development, production and supply chains in response to security challenges …
Source: Indian Express – World ·
GeopoliticsThree tankers attacked in Strait of Hormuz in a day as tensions with Iran escalate
Here are four clear bullet points summarizing the news article: • Three commercial tankers were attacked in the Strait of Hormuz, including one that caught fire and another that …
Source: Inc. ·
EntrepreneurshipPringles Created Limited-Edition Hot Dog Buns. Now They’re the Latest TikTok Obsession
The company’s “Once You Pop, The Pop Don’t Stop” campaign packs a 7.5-inch bun into its iconic cans.
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsUS gave Tehran secret data on Iranian asylum seekers, lawsuit alleges
A lawsuit claims the Trump administration is unlawfully giving confidential personal information to Iran about Iranians who applied for asylum to avoid “grave danger” in their nat…
Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) – World ·
GeopoliticsConflict, climate change, cash-strapped: Why poverty persists
With just under five years left to complete the UN's Sustainable Development Goals, a new report shows what's hampering progress. And what the solutions are.
Source: Inc. ·
EntrepreneurshipThink the Entry-Level Job Market is Bad? New Data Shows It’s Actually Worse Than We Thought
As inflation squeezes young workers, a telling shift in job offer declines proves grads are now grabbing any paycheck just to survive.
Source: The Hindu – World ·
GeopoliticsTrump berates NATO, praises Turkey’s Erdogan as summit starts
NATO chief Mark Rutte has insisted European countries are "delivering" by bolstering military budgets and moving to take more responsibility for the defence of their continent in …
Source: Inc. ·
EntrepreneurshipA Pizza Giant Is Rapidly Expanding—but One of Its Biggest Operators Just Filed for Bankruptcy
A five-store operator’s Chapter 11 filing shows the pressure building beneath some franchise growth stories.
Source: TechCrunch ·
Tech & StartupsClaude Cowork expands to mobile and web
With this update, users can start a task from their desk, get status updates on their phone, and pick up the finished output later — even if their laptop is closed.
Source: BBC News – World ·
GeopoliticsGhana halts visit by South African president amid row over anti-migrant protests
Many in Ghana feared his presence would lead to mass protests, and officials say it is postponed for now.
Source: Inc. ·
EntrepreneurshipThis Simple Claude Hack Will Summarize All Your Newsletters and Create a Daily Briefing. Here’s How to Do It
If you feel overwhelmed by the number of newsletters you receive, there’s a Claude trick you should know about.
Source: Inc. ·
EntrepreneurshipIconic 59-Year-Old Midwest Sandwich Chain Abruptly Closes Stores as Workers Allege Unpaid Wages
After not receiving multiple paychecks, some of the chain’s employees have organized strikes.
Source: The Hindu – World ·
GeopoliticsPM in Indonesia highlights: Modi addresses Indian diaspora, says country moving forward with mantra of 'reform, perform and transform'
PM Modi conferred with Indonesia's highest honour ’Bintang Adipurna of the Republic of Indonesia’ medal
Source: BBC News – World ·
GeopoliticsLawyer says detained Gaza doctor was severely beaten in Israeli jail
The lawyer for Dr Hussam Abu Safiya tells the BBC his client was so badly beaten he could not recognise him during a visit last week.
Source: The New York Times – World ·
GeopoliticsA Supreme Leader’s Final Crowds
What you could see when Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s coffin was being driven to a public space in Tehran.
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsCustomers seeking refunds during cooling-off period will need to pay admin fee
Hong Kong customers seeking refunds under a proposed seven-day cooling-off period for prepaid beauty and fitness contracts will be required to pay an administrative fee to curb po…
Source: The New York Times – World ·
GeopoliticsMacron Continues With Syria Visit Despite Explosions Near His Hotel in Damascus
President Emmanuel Macron of France signaled confidence in Syria’s leaders by staying overnight in the capital and carrying on with his visit despite blasts near his hotel.
Source: Indian Express – World ·
GeopoliticsTrump revives Greenland push, says NATO allies ‘let us down’ as summit opens in Ankara
Here are the four bullet points summarizing the news article: • Trump reiterated his demand for the US to control Greenland, calling it "strategically vital" against Russia and C…
Source: Wired ·
Tech & StartupsShut Those Laptops! Anthropic Puts Its Claude Cowork Agent on Your Phone
Claude Cowork now keeps working on tasks even after you close your laptop. It’s part of a larger push toward smartphone-controlled agents.
Source: The Hindu – World ·
GeopoliticsReform U.K.’s Farage resigns as MP, forces byelection
Nigel Farage is currently under investigation by a parliamentary standards body for not registering a personal gift of £5 million from Thailand-based cryptocurrency investor Chris…
Source: Inc. ·
EntrepreneurshipDid 1 Simple Email Help This Brand Land on Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s Wedding Gift List?
Cult favorite lifestyle brand Flamingo Estate created a custom $1,500 present for the newlyweds.
Source: The New York Times – World ·
GeopoliticsSuspect in Monaco Bombing Attack Is Found Dead in Ukraine
The Ukrainian authorities said that Anastasiia Berezovska, who officials said was behind the explosion last week, had been shot.
Source: The New York Times – World ·
GeopoliticsMass Mournings In Qom, Where Khamenei Ruled Supreme Over Iran’s Clerics
The ceremony for Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, held at a site considered sacred by many Shiites, was the latest step in a weeklong funeral organized by Iran’s government.
Source: The New York Times – World ·
GeopoliticsSouth Korea Strengthens Law to Curb Spread of Fake News
An amendment to South Korea’s communications act will clamp down on purveyors of false information online. Critics worry it could threaten freedom of speech.
Source: The New York Times – World ·
GeopoliticsEstonia Won the War on Fentanyl. What Came Next Was Even Worse.
By 2018, fentanyl overdoses in Estonia had plummeted. But powerful new drugs are appearing fast, with the authorities racing to respond.
Source: The Hindu – World ·
GeopoliticsWatch: Monsoon rains trigger deadly debris slip in Wayanad |Above the Fold | 07.07.2026
From Kerala to Indonesia, and from Syria to the FIFA World Cup, in this episode, we look at the deadly debris slip in Kerala, Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Indonesia, ex…
Source: Inc. ·
EntrepreneurshipThe Great Hunkering Down: Why Employees Are Clinging to Jobs as Perks Disappear
The rising costs of AI and spiked health insurance premiums are leading companies to claw back workplace perks—and they’re doing it with little fear of worker pushback.
Source: Inc. ·
EntrepreneurshipCostco’s $14 Craft Beer Won Industry Awards. Now the Retailer Is Quietly Discontinuing It for Good
After less than two years, Costco and Deschutes Brewery are ending their co-branded line.
Source: TechCrunch ·
Tech & StartupsX adds a video editor to encourage creators to post original content, not stolen reposts
X is rolling out a new video editor and recorder for iOS with multilingual captions, green-screen effects, and other editing tools.
Source: The Guardian – World ·
GeopoliticsCatnip lotion as effective as Deet at repelling mosquitoes, study finds
Researchers testing a cheap, homegrown oil in Uganda found what cats knew all along – it worked as well as the artificial chemical used globally A homegrown catnip lotion has prov…
Source: Indian Express – World ·
GeopoliticsA 2,000-year-old gold ring found in Thailand has an ancient Indian connection
Here are four clear bullet points summarizing the news article: • Archaeologists in Thailand have discovered two 2,000-year-old gold rings, one bearing an inscription in ancient …
Source: The New York Times – World ·
GeopoliticsWhy China Fired a Long-Range Missile Into the Pacific
Beijing had long tested nuclear missiles only within its borders. A rare launch over an ocean shows it is determined to narrow the gap with the United States.
Source: The Guardian – World ·
GeopoliticsFrench prosecutors investigate racist abuse of Kylian Mbappé by Paraguayan senator
Celeste Amarilla could face charges after French Football Federation complains about social media posts over World Cup matchProsecutors in France have opened an investigation into…
Source: TechCrunch ·
Tech & StartupsVC firm Chemistry is raising $500M for its second fund
Chemistry Ventures, the VC firm launched by Bessemer, Index Ventures, and Andreessen Horowitz alums, is raising $500M for its second fund.
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsWhat does China’s submarine missile test mean for its nuclear triad expansion?
China’s rare launch of a ballistic missile from a nuclear-powered submarine into the deep Pacific sent a strategic signal to the United States and regional neighbours, particularl…
Source: The Guardian – World ·
GeopoliticsA rock star welcome and human rights protests to greet India’s prime minister Narendra Modi in Australia
Amnesty International says Albanese has opportunity to ‘reaffirm mutual commitment’ to rule of law as thousands in diaspora expected at stadium eventFollow our Australia news live…
Source: Inc. ·
EntrepreneurshipWhy More Founders Are Pursuing a Second Citizenship
One passport is good. Two might be smarter.
Source: Inc. ·
EntrepreneurshipBaltimore’s BWI Airport Is Getting a Major Upgrade—What Travelers Can Expect
Baltimore/Washington International Airport is getting more than $62 million to address needed improvements.
Source: Inc. ·
EntrepreneurshipNew Harvard Report: The U.S. Housing Market Just Flashed a Major Warning Signal for 2026
A study from the Harvard Joint Center for Housing Studies identified two key factors contributing to shifts in the market.
Source: TechCrunch ·
Tech & StartupsAI law startup Norm raises $120M, hits unicorn valuation
AI law startup Norm has raised a $120 million Series C round led by Khosla Ventures, valuing the startup at $1.2 billion.
Source: Inc. ·
EntrepreneurshipThe 100 Percent Free Brain Hack for a More Magical Summer (No Travel Required)
You don’t need an expensive summer vacation to experience summer magic. According to neuroscience, you just need a joy list.
Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) – World ·
GeopoliticsUK judge dismisses Prince Harry's privacy lawsuit
The ruling also scuttles breach of privacy suits brought by six others, including Elton John and Elizabeth Hurley.
Source: Indian Express – World ·
Geopolitics‘Mayday, mayday…’: Distress call reveals moments after Qatari LNG tanker hit in Strait of Hormuz
Here are 4 clear bullet points summarizing the article: • A Qatari liquefied natural gas (LNG) tanker, Al Rekayyat, was attacked by a drone while transiting the Strait of Hormuz,…
Source: The Hindu – World ·
GeopoliticsFrench far-right chief Marine Le Pen cleared to run for President but with ankle tag
A Paris appeals court found Marine Le Pen guilty over the fake jobs scam at the European Parliament but reduced that sentence, banning her from office for 15 months as well as sen…
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