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Geopolitics

Migrant Crisis Reveals Vast Differences Between Ceuta and Its Moroccan Neighbor

The New York Times – World · US

Ceuta, Spain, and Fnideq, Morocco, are physically separated by only a mile, but they are intertwined by family and trade. A recent border crisis is the latest …

Geopolitics

Air India names Tewolde Gebremariam CEO and managing director

Times of India – World · India

- Journalist at The Times of India with 2+ years' experience, specializing in foreign affairs and international politics, known for precise language and clever…

Geopolitics

Penguins linked to former Oilers goalie Connor Ingram in NHL free agency

Times of India – World · India

Connor Ingram has surpisingly still been a free agent after his contract expired with the Edmonton Oilers. Ahead of the new season, Pittsburgh Penguins have be…

Geopolitics

Japan tests long-range Type 12 missile as counterstrike capability against China grows

South China Morning Post – World · China

Japan’s efforts to build a long-range capability to strike Chinese warships reached a milestone last week as flight testing began for the air-launched variant …

Entrepreneurship

What You Sleep On Could Be Affecting Your Health More Than You Think

Inc. · Global

Sleep might just be your next competitive advantage.

Geopolitics

UN rights chief says Iran executed at least 56 people since March

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Volker Turk warns of surge in Iran executions to suppress dissent after January uprising.

Geopolitics

Pakistan’s Khan in jail for 3 years: PTI rallies over ‘arbitrary detention’

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Thousands of supporters of former PM Imran Khan's party demonstrate across country to call for his immediate release.

Geopolitics

FAA investigates air ‘safety incident’ involving Trump’s Marine One

The Guardian – World · Europe

Controllers allegedly failed to halt flights, leading to a ‘loss of separation’ with a departing passenger jetAn air “safety incident” in which Donald Trump’s …

Geopolitics

Hiroshima survivors warn against Japan's rearmament

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

On the anniversary of the atomic bombings, survivors and activists tell DW Japan's military buildup risks eroding its longstanding commitment to pacifism.

Geopolitics

A glowing future for nuclear power? Mini reactors explained

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

Mini reactors are seen as a flexible energy source. Their promise: abundant energy, cheap, clean and climate-friendly with lower water use. But do the numbers …

Geopolitics

Nigeria's president orders a 80% salary increase for junior soldiers

BBC News – World · Europe

The announcement comes as Nigeria's security forces struggle to contain multiple threats.

Geopolitics

Pope Leo Will Visit Peru, Where He Lived for Years, in November

The New York Times – World · US

The trip, which will also include Uruguay and Argentina, will be a homecoming of sorts for the American pontiff.

Geopolitics

Lucknow-Kanpur Expressway damage: Toll collection suspended

Times of India – World · India

The National Highways Authority of India has proposed declaring PNC Infratech a non-performer entity. Toll collection on the Lucknow-Kanpur Expressway has been…

Geopolitics

Ukraine fails to halt Russian barrage as Zelensky blames partners for ‘horrific casualties’

The Washington Post – World · US

U.S.-made systems are Kyiv’s only means to shoot down ballistic missiles, and Ukraine says it has run out of interceptors. Seventeen Ukrainians died overnight.

Geopolitics

How Being Cool Is Making The Hague a Vacation Hot Spot

The New York Times – World · US

Looking for respite from European heat waves, summer tourists are flocking to the diplomatic hub. But city leaders are wary of overcrowding.

Geopolitics

SpaceX rocket segment to crash into the moon: What happened?

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

A piece of the SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket is believed to have crashed into the moon after floating in space since last year.

Startups

EV startup River Mobility raises $120M in Series C co-led by Elev8 Venture and Claypond Capital

Your Story · India

River Mobility will use this funding round to expand its manufacturing capacity and to introduce new models.

Geopolitics

Waste workers help winner find binned €1m lottery ticket in Italy

BBC News – World · Europe

The player only realised he binned the life-changing ticket after family told him the numbers he played for years had been drawn.

Geopolitics

Chinese optical-module stocks rebound as analysts downplay ‘mild’ AI curbs proposed by US

South China Morning Post – World · China

Shares of China’s leading optical-module makers clawed back early losses on Wednesday after analysts downplayed the impact of proposed US restrictions that cou…

Tech & Startups

MacPaw taps Liquid AI to offer on-device inference to devs building for its app store

TechCrunch · US

MacPaw is building a local version of its AI assistant Eney using Liquid AI's models.

Geopolitics

Meet Seungah Chung, who used 200 ants to reveal how they navigate

Times of India – World · India

A bright young student embarked on a fascinating ant navigation experiment fueled by her natural curiosity. Through her meticulous research, she uncovered that…

Tech & Startups

Robinhood to list a fund that lets anyone back Y Combinator startups

TechCrunch · US

Robinhood's latest financial instrument intends to let any retail investor feel like they, too, can make money by backing Y Combinator startups.

Entrepreneurship

Why ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ Is One of the Best Movies of All Time (Spoilers and All)

Inc. · Global

Spider-Man: Brand New Day is a cinematic and box office triumph. Here’s how the film won the hearts of moviegoers everywhere.

Geopolitics

Mohamed Salah lands in Turkiye to fan frenzy ahead of Trabzonspor move

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Mohamed Salah lands in Turkiye to fan frenzy ahead of Trabzonspor move.

Geopolitics

Record-Breaking Heat Wave in South Korea Leads to Canceled Baseball Games

The New York Times – World · US

The country has been gripped by a record-setting heat wave that endangered both players and spectators.

Geopolitics

Scientists link rising CO₂ to decline of the world's largest bees

Times of India – World · India

Increasing atmospheric carbon dioxide levels pose a new threat to global pollinators. Larger bee species are becoming less abundant and genetically diverse. …

Geopolitics

'No need to apologise': Rahul meets student protesters, slams PM Modi, Shah

Times of India – World · India

- Congress leader Rahul Gandhi met five student protesters targeted during Gen Z demonstrations. - Protesters accused of sedition and other charges, facing a…

Geopolitics

In Bandar Abbas, the ceasefire never came

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

A single mother from Bandar Abbas reflects on the fear and resilience of living through repeated attacks.

Geopolitics

My sleep deprivation is your natural short sleep

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

Every so often we hear of high-ranking politicians or CEOs claiming to get by on very little sleep — some as little as three hours a night. If they’re not natu…

Geopolitics

Sambhal violence 2024: Probe panel claims unrest 'pre-planned', links SP MP, MLA

Times of India – World · India

Last year, three-member panel had met the CM and submitted its report concerning the violence that erupted near the Shahi Jama Masjid on November 24 in 2024 du…

Geopolitics

Netanyahu says Israel didn’t agree to US-backed Gaza plan as far-right pressure grows

South China Morning Post – World · China

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has said Israel did not agree to the US-backed plan for Gaza, even after receiving assurances that an Israeli pull-out would …

Startups

EV industry to generate up to 40M jobs by 2030: Report

Your Story · India

The EV sector is projected to generate 30-40 million jobs, with 10-15% direct and 85-90% indirect jobs by 2030, the report stated.

Geopolitics

Trump's immigration crackdown hits US military families; over 50 spouses, parents detained

Times of India – World · India

Dozens of parents and spouses of US service members face detention and deportation. This marks a significant shift from prior bipartisan immigration policies f…

Geopolitics

Head of drone manufacturer critically injured in car bomb in Russia

The Guardian – World · Europe

Assassination attempt demonstrates Ukraine’s ability to continue clandestine operations deep inside Russian territoryEurope live – latest updatesThe head of a …

AI / Deep Tech

The Download: NASA’s new telescope and Chinese tech import curbs

MIT Technology Review · Global

This is today’s edition of The Download, our weekday newsletter that provides a daily dose of what’s going on in the world of technology. NASA’s ne…

Geopolitics

Iran, Oman, US ‘close’ to Hormuz deal: What do they all want?

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

An agreement could restore shipping through crucial waterway, paving way for peace talks between Tehran and Washington.

Geopolitics

China announces ‘countermeasures’ after U.S. trade sanctions

The Hindu – World · India

Beijing’s measures include suspending factory follow-up inspections by Chinese certification bodies, blacklisting U.S. compliance testing companies, and launch…

Geopolitics

Jharkhand recruitment protests: CM Hemant Soren says 'action soon'- top developments

Times of India – World · India

- Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren vows to act on protests against alleged issues. - Protests ongoing due to unresolved grievances in the state. - Government aims…

Geopolitics

Israeli Strikes May Undermine Trump’s Peace Plan for Gaza

The New York Times – World · US

President Trump announced a proposal aimed at achieving the disarmament of Hamas and an Israeli withdrawal. Israel ramped up attacks on the Palestinian enclave.

Geopolitics

AI models shock UK testers by using stolen identities to trick developers

The Guardian – World · Europe

AI Security Institute says models by OpenAI and Anthropic went rogue during a cybersecurity test and showed a new type of riskAdvanced AI models developed by O…

Geopolitics

Protesters stage sit-in against settler violence-linked Smotrich funds

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Palestinian and Israeli protesters staged a sit-in at the Religious Zionist Party’s headquarters in Shoham on Wednesday.

Geopolitics

Italy to place all 27 of its major cities on highest heat alert

The Guardian – World · Europe

Move comes as fourth heatwave of summer intensifies, edging temperatures in some areas close to 40CItaly is to place all of its 27 major cities, from Trieste i…

Geopolitics

Hong Kong woman swindles landlords out of HK$4.3m in crypto investment scam

South China Morning Post – World · China

Hong Kong police have arrested a 67-year-old woman who posed as a prospective tenant to swindle two property owners out of HK$4.3 million (US$510,008) in a vir…

Geopolitics

Why did a Chinese bomber carry a nuclear-capable missile in an anti-ship exercise?

South China Morning Post – World · China

The People’s Liberation Army has unveiled the first official footage showing a nuclear-capable air-launched ballistic missile, the Jing Lei-1, mounted on an H-…

Entrepreneurship

Amazon Just Made a $200 Million AI Pivot and Every Founder Should Pay Attention

Inc. · Global

Sometimes the smartest AI move is knowing what to stop building.

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