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Entrepreneurship

Since 2023, Buc-ee’s Has Filed 27 Trademark Cases. Small Businesses Are Paying the Price

Inc. · Global

The Texas-based chain has accelerated its trademark challenges during its multistate expansion, pursuing businesses with similar names, logos, and animal masco…

Tech & Startups

As Gen Z reconsiders dating apps, Tinder’s IRL events expand to dozens more cities

TechCrunch · US

Tinder is expanding its in-person events feature from an initial Los Angeles test to 26 cities worldwide by the end of September.

Geopolitics

Fears grow that Fun Coffee crypto scam duped over 1,000 as losses mount in Hong Kong

South China Morning Post – World · China

A Hong Kong lawmaker has warned that an unfolding crypto scam run by a coffee investment venture based in Vietnam could involve more than 1,000 victims, as an …

Tech & Startups

Trump EPA wrongly canceled $20B in climate funds, appeals court rules

TechCrunch · US

Climate nonprofits can again access their federal funding more than a year after the Trump EPA ordered Citibank to freeze their accounts.

Geopolitics

Hong Kong urged to be ‘super partner’ in businesses’ overseas expansion push

South China Morning Post – World · China

Hong Kong should act as a “super partner” helping enterprises expand into Asean, Middle Eastern, Central Asian and European markets, as well as build an annual…

Geopolitics

Middle East: Israel strikes southern Lebanon, accuses Hezbollah of 'blatant' ceasefire violation

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

Israel's military says it is conducting "precision strikes" against Hezbollah in southern Lebanon, after calling on residents of Mansouri to evacuate.

Geopolitics

UK Conservatives defend picking former neo-Nazi as election candidate

South China Morning Post – World · China

The leader of Britain’s opposition Conservative Party defended the selection of a former neo-Nazi who had been jailed for hate crimes as a local election candi…

Startups

Pinegap raises $8M in Series A led by Stellaris Venture Partners

Your Story · India

AI-driven equity research platform Pinegap said it will utilise this funding for its go-to-market and sales activities, expand the engineering team, and set up…

Geopolitics

Drone carrying explosives found at German airport, police say

BBC News – World · Europe

The drone was found near Ukrainian cargo planes before another object collided with a cargo aircraft in mid-air.

Startups

5 Timeless horror classic books you must read in 2026

Your Story · India

Explore 5 timeless horror classics to read in 2026, from Dracula to Frankenstein, featuring unforgettable chills and gothic suspense.

Tech & Startups

Anthropic is hiring an AI chip design team

TechCrunch · US

Anthropic is building a team for designing its own custom AI chips. The Claude-maker said it would co-design hardware and models to help its technology run fas…

Geopolitics

How China’s A.I. Is Surging Across Africa

The New York Times – World · US

In African tech hubs, developers are picking China’s cheap, freely available artificial intelligence models over more powerful U.S. ones.

Geopolitics

Woman arrested after four men stabbed in Covent Garden – latest

The Guardian – World · Europe

Police arrested a woman in central London after four men were found with stab wounds in the shopping and entertainment districtFour men were stabbed in central…

Geopolitics

Ousted Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina says ban on her party Awami League should be lifted

The Hindu – World · India

Ms. Hasina had been ​expected to address the event ⁠virtually by video but delivered only an audio ‌message. It was not immediately clear why she did not appea…

Geopolitics

Gaza father opens play center to restore childhood amid Israeli attacks

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

A Palestinian father opened a Gaza play center offering children free escape and joy amid near daily Israeli attacks.

Geopolitics

Abdul El-Sayed wins contentious Democratic primary for Michigan US Senate seat in boost for progressives – US politics live

The Guardian – World · Europe

The former public health official beat congresswoman Haley Stevens in race to face Republican Mike Rogers to represent stateAbdul El-Sayed wins Michigan Senate…

Geopolitics

Stephen Fleming approaches CSK legend for England batting coach role

Times of India – World · India

- TOI Sports Desk provides 24/7 comprehensive sports updates with round-the-clock reporting. - Covers cricket, football, tennis, badminton, hockey, motorspor…

Geopolitics

UN rights chief alarmed by rise in Iran executions since March

BBC News – World · Europe

Volker Türk says 56 people have been executed on national security-related charges, including 27 in cases linked to January's protests.

Geopolitics

Left-wing political outsider wins Democratic Senate primary in Michigan

BBC News – World · Europe

Abdul El-Sayed, the son of Egyptian immigrants, would be the first Muslim US senator if elected in November.

Geopolitics

Abdul El-Sayed wins Michigan Senate primary in defining race for Democrats

The Guardian – World · Europe

Leftwing candidate will now face Republican Mike Rogers in race to represent midwestern purple state in the SenateUS politics live – latest updatesAbdul El-Say…

Geopolitics

Trump administration targets children amid push to ‘deport at all costs’

The Guardian – World · Europe

Federal lawsuit alleges kids are being repatriated despite many of them qualifying to remain in the US legallyThe Trump administration is deliberately targetin…

Geopolitics

‘Alarming’ surge in bluetongue disease among UK sheep

The Guardian – World · Europe

Farmers advised to vaccinate after recent hot weather provides ideal conditions for virus-carrying midgesThere has been an “alarming” surge in the number of sh…

Geopolitics

China urged to protect underwater cables amid growing fears of ocean sabotage

South China Morning Post – World · China

Beijing has been urged to create its own law to protect its underwater fibre-optic cables, as global fears grow over sabotage of critical ocean infrastructure.…

Geopolitics

Middle East crisis live: Israel resumes Lebanon strikes as US-Iran Hormuz stand-off continues

The Guardian – World · Europe

IDF had issued warning to inhabitants of southern Lebanese village to flee homes before strikingLebanon’s official National News Agency (NNA) has reported that…

Geopolitics

4 people stabbed in London's Covent Garden area; woman arrested

The Hindu – World · India

The ⁠woman was ​arrested on ‌suspicion of possession of an offensive weapon ‌and assault

Geopolitics

Boxer Chapman recovering after emergency surgery for brain bleed

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Featherweight Raven Chapman collapsed while sparring on July 24 and was rushed to surgery, her team says.

Geopolitics

‘Leicester Square, please guv’: Self-driving taxis cleared for London streets ‘later this summer’

The Guardian – World · Europe

Wayve Uber wins first minicab licence for autonomous cabs from TfL but vehicles will have a safety driver (at first)The taxi app company Uber and the autonomou…

Geopolitics

Ex-PM Sheikh Hasina announces her plan to return to Bangladesh

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

The decision of the 78-year-old ousted leader comes despite her facing the death penalty in Bangladesh.

Geopolitics

Israel Strikes Lebanon After Accusing Hezbollah of Cease-Fire Violation

The New York Times – World · US

At the same time, Israeli and Lebanese negotiators were holding talks in Rome aimed at fostering a long-term diplomatic settlement.

Geopolitics

Germany news: Explosive drone defused at Leipzig airport

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

A German airport was disrupted for hours after an explosive-laden drone was discovered near one of the runways. Investigators are examining a possible politica…

Geopolitics

Why are US Republicans losing faith in War Secretary Pete Hegseth?

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

The reasons for dissent are not unanimous, ranging from the war in Iran to an overhaul of military leadership.

Geopolitics

China jails retired defence tech overseer for 10 years in US$6.3m corruption case

South China Morning Post – World · China

A former senior Chinese defence official has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for accepting over 43 million yuan (US$6.3 million) in bribes, as China’s ant…

Geopolitics

Bomb disposal robot deployed after drone carrying explosives found at German airport

The Guardian – World · Europe

Counter-terror team investigating after DHL plane also collided midair with unknown object at Leipzig airportEurope live – latest updatesGerman police deployed…

Geopolitics

Houthis Threaten to Expand Red Sea Attacks, and Claim Strike on Saudi Tanker

The New York Times – World · US

Saudi Arabia has not commented on the claim by the Houthis, who are backed by Iran and have vowed to close “all access routes” to Saudi oil shipments.

Geopolitics

47-year-old woman arrested after four men stabbed in central London

Times of India – World · India

- Trisha Mahajan is a journalist at The Times of India digital. - She covers business, corporate affairs, and global news trends. - She focuses on storytel…

Geopolitics

Trump's immigration crackdown has detained more than 50 military spouses, parents

The Hindu – World · India

At least eight immediate family members of U.S. service members remain in federal immigration custody

Geopolitics

Food Expo vendors hoping for tasty profits with caviar sake gelato, other new products

South China Morning Post – World · China

Some vendors at Hong Kong’s coming Food Expo have said they expect brisker sales and higher foot traffic compared with last year, citing better weather, discou…

Geopolitics

'Illegal Yunus govt gave immunity to killers': Hasina says Aug 5 revolt was to grab power

Times of India – World · India

- Journalist at The Times of India with 2+ years experience, specializing in foreign affairs and international politics. - Focuses on precise language and cl…

Geopolitics

Two US men charged for allegedly using snakes, a lemur and a monkey for exotic photoshoots

The Guardian – World · Europe

Men allegedly used exotic animals for photoshoots featuring a ring of fire in a parking garage in Maryland Two Baltimore, Maryland, men are facing charges for …

Geopolitics

Lobga Rangzen, the Tibetan Activist Who Set Himself on Fire in Manhattan

The New York Times – World · US

No one doubted the intensity of Lobga Rangzen’s commitment to a Tibet free of Chinese control. But they were not prepared for what he did next.

Geopolitics

Iraq faces crisis as Shia armed groups defy disarmament

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Iraqi PM faces a serious crisis as powerful Shia paramilitaries refuse to disarm as September 30 deadline looms.

Geopolitics

Former heavyweight champ ⁠Parker cleared to fight again after doping ban

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Joseph Parker was suspended in October after failing a voluntary drug test, but denied taking any prohibited substance.

Tech & Startups

Disney+ looks to TikTok creators to bring fan content to its short-form video feed

TechCrunch · US

As streamers compete with social media giants for viewer attention, Disney+ is partnering with TikTok to bring creator content to its app.

Geopolitics

How the Ukraine War Became a Fight for the Skies

The New York Times – World · US

Russia and Ukraine are producing ever larger numbers of innovative aerial weapons, hoping for a breakthrough as ground combat is largely frozen.

Geopolitics

'Orchestrated spectacles': MEA rejects Pak's 'Youm-e-Istehsal' on Article 370

Times of India – World · India

- India rejects Pakistan's 'Youm-e-Istehsal' as political absurdity, calling it an accusation. - The observance is linked to unresolved disputes between the …

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