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Source: TechCrunch ·
Tech & StartupsAI chip maker SambaNova raises $1B at $11B valuation, 5 months after last mega round
AI chip maker SambaNova has raised at an $11B valuation months after Intel was rumored to be trying to buy it for about $1.6 billion.
Source: The Hindu – World ·
GeopoliticsIndian UN Mission building evacuated as nearby NYC high-rise buckles, faces risk of collapse
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani described the situation as "extremely serious"
Source: Times of India – World ·
GeopoliticsSingapore's housing story: How the Lion City wiped out its slums in six decades
Singapore transformed its urban landscape by eliminating slums within a generation. Over eighty percent of residents now live in government-built homes, with most owning their fla…
Source: The Guardian – World ·
GeopoliticsHigh-profile Melbourne man called rapist and punched in face shortly after he raped former employee, court hears
The man, who cannot be named, faces two counts of rape and one count of sexual assault in Victoria’s county court. He has pleaded not guiltyFollow our Australia news live blog for…
Source: The Hindu – World ·
GeopoliticsPunjab Police officer among 37 wanted by U.S. along with gangsters Lawrence Bishnoi, Bhagwanpuria
The police officer is accused of working closely with Jaggu Bhagwanpuria, 38, a gangster imprisoned in India
Source: Al Jazeera – News ·
GeopoliticsNATO summit live: Trump, world leaders meet in Turkiye’s Ankara
The second and final day of the key gathering is under way in Turkiye's capital.
Source: The New York Times – World ·
GeopoliticsOil Prices Jump After U.S. and Iran Trade Strikes in Persian Gulf
Attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz sparked a new cycle of retaliation that could throttle the flow of energy from the region.
Source: The Hindu – World ·
GeopoliticsU.S. charges Lawrence Bishnoi, Goldy Brar for Nijjar’s killing in Canada in 2023
The killing of Nijjar soured bilateral relations between India and Canada as then Prime Minister Justin Trudeau sought to link the government in New Delhi to the murder
Source: The Hindu – World ·
GeopoliticsWhy did the U.S. indict Lawrence Bishnoi over Hardeep Singh Nijjar’s murder?
The U.S. has indicted Lawrence Bishnoi, a jailed Indian gangster, for his alleged role in a transnational conspiracy linked to the murder of Khalistani separatist Hardeep Singh Ni…
Source: Times of India – World ·
Geopolitics'Are you serious?': Ex-India keeper blasts Gambhir over Harshit Rana call
Dinesh Karthik questioned the team management's batting order choice. Harshit Rana was promoted ahead of Shivam Dube during a batting collapse. India suffered their biggest T20I…
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsCanadian province prepares lawsuit against OpenAI after school mass shooting
British Columbia said on Tuesday it was preparing a lawsuit against OpenAI over the company’s failure to report violent ChatGPT activity by the person who committed a mass school …
Source: The Guardian – World ·
GeopoliticsThe Telstra outage is a stark reminder of the widespread effects of single system failures
The network disruption – which brought trains, traffic lights and Eftpos payments to a halt – raises questions about the resilience of servicesFollow our Australia news live blog …
Source: Times of India – World ·
GeopoliticsFour defeats later, Gautam Gambhir's 'transition' narrative returns
Four defeats into India's new T20I cycle, Team India head coach Gautam Gambhir has once again leaned on the idea of a "reset" and transition to explain the team's struggles. As re…
Source: Times of India – World ·
Geopolitics'Back to normal cricket': Archer fires warning to India after IPL batting paradise
Jofra Archer feels English conditions offer a return to normal cricket. He believes bowlers have a larger margin for error here. England secured a significant 125-run victory ov…
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
Geopolitics‘Shameful’: Chinese school faces backlash for demanding new students’ family wealth details
A secondary school in eastern China is at the centre of controversy for collecting the information of its fresh students’ parents, including what brand of car they drive and their…
Source: Times of India – World ·
GeopoliticsTrump tariff threat: India’s strong stand on US Section 301 probe that proposes 12.5% duties
According to policymakers and trade experts, the pace of the investigation suggests that the US may replace the existing 10% tariff, which remains in force until July 24, with the…
Source: Your Story ·
StartupsAdage Automation raises Rs 230 Cr to accelerate AI-led industrial expansion
The company said that the fresh capital will be used to expand its AI-enabled industrial software, digital monitoring platforms, engineering capabilities and manufacturing infrast…
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsHong Kong’s Paul Chan pledges second trip to Saudi Arabia to build Mideast ties
Hong Kong’s finance chief will lead another business delegation to Saudi Arabia later this year, announcing the news as the city hosted the first overseas edition of one of the ki…
Source: Times of India – World ·
Geopolitics'No controversy': Puri on E25 rollout confusion; Gadkari pushes for multi-fuel future
The government is addressing concerns about ethanol-blended fuel as E25 preparation begins. Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri stated that automobile manufacturers report no issues…
Source: The Hindu – World ·
GeopoliticsRahul Mishra’s brings ‘Devi’ to Paris Haute Couture Week 2026
Isha Ambani, Cardi B attend Paris Haute Couture Week
Source: Times of India – World ·
Geopolitics'Bengal becoming UP 2.0': Mahua Moitra reacts after Baruipur rape-murder accused shot dead
Here are four clear bullet points summarizing the article: • The TOI News Desk is a team of dedicated journalists working around the clock. • They deliver current and comprehensi…
Source: Times of India – World ·
GeopoliticsAnthropic extends Claude Fable 5 free offer: Eligibility and other details explained
Anthropic has extended its Claude Fable 5 promotional offer until July 12, 2026. Eligible Claude subscribers can now use the latest Fable 5 AI model without extra cost. This off…
Source: Your Story ·
StartupsUP Cabinet approves Uttar Pradesh Startup Mission: one platform for founders
Uttar Pradesh has just handed its innovators a single front door. In a cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath
Source: Times of India – World ·
GeopoliticsGermany builds alternative to US Patriot system - all about Diehl’s IRIS‑T SLX
The IRIS-T air-defense system is undergoing significant enhancements by the German firm Diehl Defence. With a new longer-range variant in the works, this initiative seeks to dimin…
Source: The New York Times – World ·
GeopoliticsA Look Back at Trump’s Broadsides Against NATO Allies
President Trump has rarely missed an opportunity to castigate the Western military alliance, whose leaders he’s meeting this week, as weak and ineffective.
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsWhy a bluefin tuna boom is slicing into livelihoods of Japanese fishermen
In May, Japanese fisherman Tadasuke Nakamura noticed he had an abnormally large haul of bluefin tuna in his set net off the Pacific coast of Hakodate, on Japan’s northern island o…
Source: BBC News – World ·
GeopoliticsAustralia dock workers call for 28-hour week in AI talks
A union says workers are "in the crosshairs" of automation as AI is being tested across ports.
Source: Times of India – World ·
GeopoliticsWatch: PM Starmer and PM Støre swap playful WC jibes before England-Norway clash
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer and Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre met at a NATO summit. The leaders exchanged light-hearted banter while wearing their national football…
Source: The Hindu – World ·
GeopoliticsAI-powered misinformation inciting harm to refugees, says UN
"The spread of misinformation, hate speech and deepfakes is exacerbating and inciting real-world harm to refugees and humanitarians," said Gisella Lomax, UNCHR's senior advisor on…
Source: Al Jazeera – News ·
GeopoliticsIran’s economy faces long road to recovery as fragile truce tested
The devastation that industrial facilities have taken from two wars in a year might take years to reverse, say analysts.
Source: The Guardian – World ·
GeopoliticsBritons to buy 8m mini fans this year – but almost half will end up in landfill
Shoppers urged to seek quality products or alternatives as data shows demand surpassing last year’s totalBritons are expected to buy nearly 8m mini fans this year as they are “sur…
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsGoogle DeepMind director Cao Liangliang makes a boomerang return to Hong Kong
In a homecoming for Hong Kong’s artificial intelligence community, Cao Liangliang – former principal engineer and director at Google DeepMind, IEEE Fellow and architect of foundat…
Source: BBC News – World ·
GeopoliticsNato allies announce £37bn for new missile project
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer will convene around a dozen leaders to discuss the programme in Ankara.
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsPhilippine president backs defence chief over China sanctions
Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jnr has broken his silence on China’s sanctions against his defence chief, in remarks seen as a closing of ranks that could complicate diplom…
Source: Times of India – World ·
GeopoliticsRonaldo effect? FIFA World Cup ticket prices crash after USA, Portugal exits
Ticket prices for the FIFA World Cup 2026 quarterfinals have seen a notable decrease. This decline follows the unexpected eliminations of co-host United States and Portugal from t…
Source: Times of India – World ·
Geopolitics'He deserved it': Baruipur rape accused's mother disowns body after encounter
The mother of the main accused in the Baruipur case refused his body. Prabash Mondal died in a police encounter while reconstructing the crime scene. He allegedly tried to snatch …
Source: Times of India – World ·
GeopoliticsClose call: Air India, AI Express planes come face-to-face at Mumbai airport
A potential runway collision was averted at Mumbai airport Tuesday night. An Air India flight aborted its take-off after air traffic control instructions. This occurred while an A…
Source: Al Jazeera – News ·
GeopoliticsEgypt fans react to emotional World Cup exit after unforgettable campaign
Al Jazeera spoke with Egypt fans gathered at Obour City to watch the FIFA World Cup Round of 16 match against Argentina.
Source: Al Jazeera – News ·
GeopoliticsFrance, Mbappe play Morocco in FIFA World Cup quarterfinal: What we know
Key talking points as Kylian Mbappe leads France into a rematch after Les Bleus beat Morocco in the 2022 World Cup.
Source: The Guardian – World ·
GeopoliticsSearch under way after Boeing 737 cargo plane goes missing off Pakistan coast
Early flight data showed the K2 Airways plane with five crew on board possibly crashed into the sea southwest of KarachiA Pakistan-registered Boeing 737 cargo plane with five cre…
Source: Times of India – World ·
GeopoliticsPM Modi visits 1000-year-old Hindu temple in Indonesia, backs restoration project
Here are four clear bullet points summarizing the article: • The TOI News Desk is a dedicated team of journalists working 24/7. • Their goal is to deliver current and comprehensi…
Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) – World ·
GeopoliticsBrain tumors: New vaccine offers patients hope for more time
A new therapy offers people with seemingly incurable brain tumors scope for hope: It could slow the progression of the disease and extend patients' lives.
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsIVF embryo mix-up undisclosed for weeks sparks calls for 24-hour reporting rule
Hong Kong fertility clinics should be required to report serious incidents within 24 hours to both the regulator for in vitro fertilisation (IVF) and health authorities, lawmakers…
Source: Al Jazeera – News ·
GeopoliticsAt UN, Cuba rallies support against ‘ruthless’ US blockade
Diplomatic tensions between Washington and Havana have widened in recent months.
Source: Times of India – World ·
GeopoliticsUS couple, 80 and 74, arrested after 155-kg cocaine bust at border
Here are four clear bullet points summarizing the article: • TOI World Desk is staffed by experienced journalists and writers who work tirelessly to gather global news. • The tea…
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