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Geopolitics

France offers nuclear expertise as Philippines weighs energy security options

South China Morning Post – World · China

France’s offer to share nuclear expertise with the Philippines could potentially boost Manila’s long-term energy security, as analysts say any push to revive n…

Geopolitics

US revokes visa of Brazil’s ambassador to Washington in escalating row

South China Morning Post – World · China

The United States has revoked the visa of Brazil’s ambassador, a State Department official said Tuesday, in a mounting diplomatic row just months before electi…

Geopolitics

North Korea vows to teach ‘war criminal state’ Japan lesson over missile test

South China Morning Post – World · China

North Korea said it will pursue unspecified “additional military options” in response to Japan’s expanding defence capabilities, accusing Tokyo of reviving the…

Geopolitics

Kanwar Yatra in burqa: SDM court summons Tamanna Malik, husband

Times of India – World · India

An SDM court issued notices to Tamanna Malik and her husband Aman Tyagi. This action followed Malik's announcement to undertake the Kanwar Yatra while wearing…

Geopolitics

‘Our new champion’: Philippines swept up in tennis fever after Alex Eala’s historic win

The Guardian – World · Europe

WTA event win earns 21-year-old a presidential reception in the Philippines as interest in tennis surges in home countryThe Philippines has been swept up in te…

Geopolitics

US stock market hits record high amid hopes for Strait of Hormuz reopening

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Oil prices fall as US officials tout progress in talks to reopen critical waterway.

Geopolitics

Man with gun in car arrested at Trump golf course before US president’s visit

South China Morning Post – World · China

A man carrying ammunition and with a gun in his vehicle was arrested Sunday at President Donald Trump’s Los Angeles-area golf course after appearing to monitor…

Geopolitics

Wesley Bell wins Missouri House primary as Cori Bush comeback bid fails

The Guardian – World · Europe

Wesley Bell wins in St Louis rematch dominated by Israel-Palestine issueUS politics live – latest updatesThe Democratic congressman Wesley Bell won his primary…

Geopolitics

Singapore’s Lee Kuan Yew’s fountain pen valued at US$23,000-US$39,000 up for auction

South China Morning Post – World · China

A silver Montblanc fountain pen owned by Singapore’s founding prime minister Lee Kuan Yew is up for auction with a starting bid of S$20,000 (US$15,600). Singap…

Geopolitics

34% of Hong Kong students win university, diploma spots under admissions system

South China Morning Post – World · China

About 34 per cent of students who applied through Hong Kong’s university admissions system have secured tertiary education places this year, marking a slight d…

Geopolitics

Who are the officers filling the big shoes left behind in PLA anti-corruption drive?

South China Morning Post – World · China

The sweeping anti-corruption drive in China’s military appears to have cleared the way for a new batch of officers to quietly assume de facto leadership of key…

Startups

Nykaa net profit soars over 3X; VC funding remains modest

Your Story · India

Omnichannel beauty and fashion retailer Nykaa has clocked a more than 3x rise in net profit and a 29% rise in revenue for the first quarter of the 2026-27 fisc…

Geopolitics

In MP, A-certified ‘Dhurandhar’ screened at govt school

Times of India – World · India

A video shows an adult film screened for students at a school. The incident occurred on July thirty-first in Madhya Pradesh's Maihar district. Villagers lodg…

Geopolitics

Armed man arrested at Trump’s California golf course

The Guardian – World · Europe

Jeanine John Taele allegedly took photos and videos of property days before president’s visitLos Angeles county sheriff’s deputies arrested an armed California…

Geopolitics

Trump Administration Revokes Visa of Brazil’s Ambassador in the U.S.

The New York Times – World · US

The State Department has canceled the visa of the Brazilian ambassador in Washington, deepening a diplomatic crisis between the two countries.

Geopolitics

Russian drone chases Ukrainian vegetable seller in 'safari' attack - Watch

Times of India – World · India

- TOI World Desk's team of seasoned journalists and writers covers global events with diverse perspectives. - Committed to accuracy, depth, and timely report…

Geopolitics

US revokes Brazil ambassador’s visa in escalation of diplomatic feud

The Guardian – World · Europe

Move is retaliation for Lula’s government refusal to approve Trump’s nominee for ambassador in BrasíliaDonald Trump’s administration has revoked the visa of Br…

General

Trump administration revokes Brazilian ambassador’s visa in diplomatic dispute

NBC News – World · US

The Trump administration revoked the visa of Brazil’s U.S. ambassador Tuesday — the latest jab in a monthslong diplomatic spat between the two countries.

Geopolitics

China’s economic shift may hinge on what migrant workers do next

South China Morning Post – World · China

China’s Politburo has just set the country’s economic priorities for the second half of the year. The meeting took place against the backdrop of gross domestic…

Geopolitics

Armed man arrested at Trump’s LA golf course ahead of president’s visit

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Loaded pistol and rifle among items found in suspect's pocket, car and home following arrest, police say.

Geopolitics

Jamie Oliver wants chewing gum ban – and it sticks with Singaporeans

South China Morning Post – World · China

A recent interview featuring English celebrity chef Jamie Oliver, 51, has struck a chord with Singaporeans, for the unlikeliest of reasons. On Saturday, Britis…

Geopolitics

Ceuta and Melilla: Why Europe’s African border remains a flashpoint

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

The two Spanish enclaves in North Africa remain at the centre of a diplomatic standoff between Spain and Morocco.

Geopolitics

Trump administration cancels Brazilian ambassador’s visa in tit-for-tat

The Washington Post – World · US

A senior State Department official told reporters in a background briefing that it was a “reciprocal” action because Brazil has not approved President Donald T…

Geopolitics

‘Fascinating and smart’: Christopher Nolan interview with China podcaster praised for depth

South China Morning Post – World · China

A deep-dive interview between filmmaker Christopher Nolan and Chinese doctoral student podcaster Zhongshu about his new film, The Odyssey, has gone viral world…

Geopolitics

Ukrainian man chased by exploding drone recounts his terror

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

A Ukrainian man has relived the moment a suspected Russian drone chased him before it blew up.

Geopolitics

Armed man arrested near Trump's golf course ahead of president's visit

BBC News – World · Europe

The arrest happened shortly before President Trump was due to host a fundraising dinner at the coastal golf course in California.

Geopolitics

Are Indonesia’s Prabowo and ultra rich ‘9 Dragons’ on a collision course?

South China Morning Post – World · China

Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto’s push to reorganise Southeast Asia’s largest economy around a stronger, more interventionist state has put him increasin…

Geopolitics

China’s sovereign bond sale in Hong Kong draws global interest, raising over US$2 billion

South China Morning Post – World · China

China’s Ministry of Finance has successfully raised 15 billion yuan (US$2.22 billion) through a sovereign bond auction in Hong Kong, tapping international capi…

Tech & Startups

AI Influencers Are Heading Into Uncharted Territory

Wired · Global

Some creators fear the EU AI Act’s regulatory chaos will upend their lucrative businesses. Others are owning it by incorporating AI transparency into their cre…

Geopolitics

Iran war live: Tehran-Oman talks on Hormuz ‘positive’; ship hit in Red Sea

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Iran says talks with Oman are proceeding 'positively' as US officials say a deal could be possible soon.

Geopolitics

E20 row: ‘Contamination’ in fuel, says SIAM, later retracts

Times of India – World · India

- SIAM warns of high chloride and moisture in fuel causing significant issues in India's auto sector. - Fuel quality problems threaten vehicle performance an…

Geopolitics

Piece of SpaceX rocket to crash into moon at high speed

South China Morning Post – World · China

A SpaceX rocket piece floating in space since last year is on track to smash into the moon at high speed early on Wednesday morning. The school bus-sized objec…

Geopolitics

West Bengal to fast-track land acquisition to take trains close to Doklam

Times of India – World · India

West Bengal government has approved land acquisition for a new railway line. The new rail link will boost tourism in the Jhaldhaka-Bindu-Todey Tangta region. R…

Geopolitics

US revokes visa of Brazilian ambassador amid deepening diplomatic spat

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

An official has indicated that the visa revocation does not mean Brazil's ambassador will be expelled from the US.

Geopolitics

Mysterious elephant deaths in Kenya raise questions around pesticides

BBC News – World · Europe

A wave of Kenyan elephant deaths has been blamed on pesticides, but experts tell the BBC they are doubtful.

Geopolitics

'My grandmother subjected my baby to female genital mutilation behind my back'

BBC News – World · Europe

In Colombia, where FGM is still practised by some members of an indigenous group, a landmark bill banning the practice has been enacted.

Tech & Startups

OK, Well, Rogue AI Agents Are Hacking Again

Wired · Global

Rogue AI agents from OpenAI and Anthropic have again been caught trying to disrupt servers and software—and leaving instructions for future bad behavior.

Geopolitics

Government may allow fees on UPI payment above Rs 2,000

Times of India – World · India

The government may allow a small charge on UPI payments exceeding two thousand rupees. This levy would apply to transactions made to businesses and not individ…

General

U.S. Treasury Secy. Bessent says the Strait of Hormuz could reopen 'today or tomorrow'

NBC News – World · US

The White House says a deal to get the Strait of Hormuz back open could be on its way as Treasury Secretary Bessent says he's had talks with Iranians to move t…

Geopolitics

MI6 is top European foreign intelligence service, peer review finds

The Guardian – World · Europe

UK’s Secret Intelligence Service praised for playing long game and having ‘a taste for dirty tricks’MI6 has been ranked as the most powerful foreign intelligen…

Tech & Startups

Elon Musk repeatedly one-upped his execs on SpaceX’s first earnings call

TechCrunch · US

Musk kept inflating the already-big promises being made by SpaceX CFO Bret Johnsen and Gwynne Shotwell on the company's first call.

Geopolitics

'I was slut-shamed' - Indian women 'cockroach' protesters doxxed and abused

BBC News – World · Europe

Women tell the BBC how they were harassed for participating in the CJP protest and posting about it online.

Tech & Startups

Lucid’s turnaround plan hinges on $1.4B in cash savings, robotaxis

TechCrunch · US

Lucid's new CEO Silvio Napoli listed four must-win priorities, including the successful launch of its midsize EV, finishing a factory in Saudi Arabia, cutting …

Tech & Startups

How to get the best hotel deals for TechCrunch Disrupt 2026

TechCrunch · US

We’ve partnered with hotels around Moscone West during Disrupt, taking place October 13 to 15, to secure the best prices available for attendees.

Geopolitics

Rubio hopes US can reach Hormuz deal with Iran ‘very shortly’ as officials say progress has been made – as it happened

The Guardian – World · Europe

This live blog is now closed.US and Qatar report progress on Iran ceasefire and reopening Hormuz straitIran and Oman have made progress toward a deal to reopen…

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