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Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) – World ·
GeopoliticsFar-right AfD reaffirms ambition to govern Germany
The AfD has strengthened its hardline leadership despite ongoing scrutiny from Germany's domestic intelligence agencies. Co-leader Alice Weidel says the far-right party is ready t…
Source: Al Jazeera – News ·
GeopoliticsRussia says Ukraine rejects local ceasefire in dispute over Kostiantynivka
Russia says its forces have taken the city of Kostiantynivka in Donestk, Ukraine denies that.
Source: Inc. ·
EntrepreneurshipMeet the 5 AI ‘Employees’ Running One Mom’s Entire Life
This mom and former CEO runs her household with 5 AI agents. Critics call it “super creepy.”
Source: Inc. ·
EntrepreneurshipThe Hidden Reason Biotech Breakthroughs Keep Getting Delayed
The real drug development delay? Bad communication.
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsWhite supremacist group’s July 4 march counts as free speech, US interior secretary says
Federal officials had no reason to stop a white supremacist group’s July 4 rally in Washington because of free speech protections, US Interior Secretary Doug Burgum said on Sun…
Source: Al Jazeera – News ·
GeopoliticsSons of Iran’s leader Ali Khamenei attend funeral, but Mojtaba is absent
Massive crowds gathered in Tehran to mourn Khamenei’s death, with chants calling for revenge against the US and Israel.
Source: Inc. ·
EntrepreneurshipPassive Income Is the New American Dream. The Psychology Behind It Should Worry Leaders
A Wall Street Journal investigation this month put a striking name to a sweeping cultural shift: passive income has replaced hard work as the new American Dream.
Source: The Guardian – World ·
GeopoliticsAt least 25 people die in US as record heatwave scorches swaths of country
More than 20 states reported temperatures above 100F as heat dome sits over eastern US during holiday weekendAt least about two dozen people have died amid the perilous climate cr…
Source: Times of India – World ·
GeopoliticsE20 debate explained: Mileage loss, engine concerns and what's next
Automobile majors are backing the government's mandatory 20% ethanol blending in petrol (E20), despite consumer concerns about mileage drops and potential material degradation in …
Source: The New York Times – World ·
GeopoliticsThe Main Attraction at Africa’s Most Lucrative Horse Race? Black Wealth.
In South Africa, where the Black majority was excluded from the economy for generations, the annual Durban July event is a chance to celebrate luxury and high society.
Source: Al Jazeera – News ·
GeopoliticsOsaka knocks out top-seeded Sabalenka to reach Wimbledon quarterfinals
Naomi Osaka beat world number one Aryna Sabalenka in straight sets to book her maiden Wimbledon quarterfinal.
Source: Times of India – World ·
GeopoliticsHyderabad man leaves Amazon job to drive a taxi for a brave reason
A resident of Hyderabad has swapped his corporate role at Amazon for the freedom of full-time Uber driving, discovering true joy in engaging with diverse passengers and discoverin…
Source: Times of India – World ·
Geopolitics'Have they house arrested her?' TMC after forces deployed outside Mamata's home
Security forces surrounded Mamata Banerjee's residence as she prepared to visit Baruipur following a horrific crime. The TMC condemned the deployment, calling it a "super emergenc…
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsEgypt inaugurates the ‘Octagon’, a mega military HQ larger than the Pentagon
Egypt has inaugurated a new armed forces headquarters, which observers say is the largest in the world, with an elaborate ceremony and a rare appearance from the president and for…
Source: Times of India – World ·
GeopoliticsAustralia chase record target to clinch seventh T20 World Cup
Chasing 151, the highest target ever set in a Women's T20 World Cup final, Australia reached 153/3 in 17.1 overs, finishing the job with 17 balls to spare.
Source: The Hindu – World ·
GeopoliticsChina, Russia to hold joint naval drills
The Russian Pacific Fleet said in a statement that the exercises will take place from July 6 to 13 in the Yellow Sea, the body of water separating China from the Korean peninsula
Source: BBC News – World ·
Geopolitics'Definitely felt a big bang': Delta plane hit by firework while landing in Chicago
The plane had 52 passengers and six crew onboard. No injuries were reported.
Source: Indian Express – World ·
GeopoliticsVideo: Mexico fans blast horns, set off fireworks outside England’s hotel before World Cup clash
Here are 4 clear bullet points summarizing the news article: • Mexican fans gathered outside England's hotel in Mexico City to disrupt their sleep ahead of a FIFA World Cup match…
Source: The Hindu – World ·
GeopoliticsNext round of U.S.-Iran talks likely to be held at Islamabad: report
The technical talks are expected to take place on July 11, although a final decision on the venue has yet to be announced
Source: The Hindu – World ·
GeopoliticsU.K.'s Farage referred to standards watchdog after new report of undeclared benefits
Mr. Farage’s spokesperson said the story was “baseless and contrived”
Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) – World ·
GeopoliticsWildfires rage in Portugal, Greece, France and Spain
Six countries in southern Europe have been hit by wildfires. One of the blazes, in southwestern France, could affect Monday's third stage of the Tour de France, authorities warn.
Source: Inc. ·
EntrepreneurshipMicrosoft and LinkedIn Just Analyzed the Future of Work and AI. It All Points to One Key Skillset
The future belongs to leaders who stay human.
Source: Times of India – World ·
Geopolitics'Have some other friends, like India': Netanyahu counters Vance's 'only ally' claim
Here are four clear bullet points summarizing the article: • TOI World Desk's team of journalists and writers sifts through global events 24/7. • The team prioritizes accuracy, d…
Source: BBC News – World ·
GeopoliticsIran's supreme leader absent as senior officials attend ayatollah's funeral
Mojtaba Khamenei has not been seen in public since the attack which killed his father at the outset of the US-Israel war with Iran.
Source: Times of India – World ·
Geopolitics'Mother is IAS officer': Man drags girlfriend from car, hits her with brick in Kanpur
A shocking incident unfolded in Kanpur where a woman was allegedly attacked with a brick by her boyfriend after an argument. The accused reportedly smashed the car before dragging…
Source: BBC News – World ·
GeopoliticsWatch: Lyse Doucet on emotion and politics at Tehran funeral of former supreme leader
The BBC's chief international correspondent reports from Tehran where funeral events are taking place in honour of Iran's former leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
Source: The Hindu – World ·
GeopoliticsTaiwan military resumes 'anti-communist' classes for graduates, citing Chinese threat
China has never renounced the use of force to bring Taiwan under its control
Source: The New York Times – World ·
GeopoliticsExhausted by Iran War, Tehran Transforms for Khamenei’s Funeral
Throughout the capital, the government is using Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s funeral to project strength at a time of great uncertainty for Iran.
Source: The New York Times – World ·
GeopoliticsChina Raises Pressure on Taiwan With Expanded Coast Guard Patrols
Beijing sent two ships to patrol the waters east of Taiwan, a new campaign to challenge the island’s control of waters crucial to any future invasion.
Source: TechCrunch ·
Tech & StartupsAmazon will stop accepting new customers for Mechanical Turk
These may be the last days of Amazon’s Mechanical Turk.
Source: The Guardian – World ·
GeopoliticsCalls for killing of Trump at funeral of Iran supreme leader Ali Khamenei
New supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei still absent from public view as his three brothers stand beside father’s coffinBeside the coffin of the assassinated former Iranian supreme le…
Source: Times of India – World ·
GeopoliticsIn 5 yrs, Delhi barely issued challans for urinating, spitting in public
Delhi's public sanitation is in disarray, with minimal challans issued for urination and spitting despite widespread violations. While NDMC shows some enforcement, MCD zones repor…
Source: The Guardian – World ·
GeopoliticsThe Atlantic republishes JD Vance’s anti-Trump essay from 10 years ago
Magazine invites readers to judge Vance’s ‘assessment’ of Trump, whom he called ‘cultural heroin’ during first termThe Atlantic on Saturday republished a JD Vance essay that dismi…
Source: BBC News – World ·
GeopoliticsNigeria says two nationals killed in South Africa amid rise of anti-migrant attacks
Nigeria's government said one of its nationals was reportedly killed by police officers "using gruesome interrogation techniques".
Source: Times of India – World ·
GeopoliticsHistory! Novak Djokovic breaks Roger Federer's all-time Wimbledon record
Novak Djokovic has etched his name further in Wimbledon history, becoming the men's singles player with the most match wins at the prestigious tournament, surpassing Roger Federer…
Source: Times of India – World ·
Geopolitics6 killed, 1 injured as multi-storey 'chawl' collapses in Mumbai amid heavy rain; rescue ops on
Mumbai was battered by heavy rains on Sunday, leading to a multi-storey chawl collapse in Mankhurd that claimed at least six lives. The downpour also caused flight disruptions at …
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsProsecutors to lay out case against Charlie Kirk’s accused killer
Charlie Kirk’s widow and parents are expected this week in a Utah court where prosecutors seeking the death penalty will argue that the man charged with killing the conservative a…
Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) – World ·
GeopoliticsTurkey steps up arrests ahead of NATO summit
Journalists, academics and members of left-wing groups have reportedly been detained during police raids in several Turkish provinces. Turkey's capital Ankara is set to host a maj…
Source: Inc. ·
EntrepreneurshipScience Tells Us What You Should Do Right After Waking Up, and How It Shapes Your Entire Day
Don’t outsource your morning to your inbox.
Source: The Guardian – World ·
GeopoliticsFBI seized more than 600 drones flying over World Cup games in US cities
Agency says drones had been caught across all 11 US host cities in restricted airspace since tournament beganMore than 600 drones flying over restricted World Cup airspace in the …
Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) – World ·
GeopoliticsStudents leave Gaza to continue studies, others in limbo
More than three school years since the start of Israel's war in Gaza, more Palestinian students are restarting studies at universities abroad. Education has yet to return to norma…
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsUK hard-right leader Farage faces new allegations over gifts
Hard-right British politician Nigel Farage on Sunday faced fresh allegations over non-disclosure of gifts after a newspaper reported a convicted fraudster paid for his security an…
Source: Your Story ·
StartupsVir Sanghvi: The Man I Thought I Knew
Vir Sanghvi turns 70. In a conversation with Papa CJ, the veteran journalist reflects on loss, reinvention, and what success really means.
Source: The New York Times – World ·
GeopoliticsAt Site Where Iran’s Slain Leader Lies, Some See a Symbol of His Failures
The complex where mourners are paying their respects to Ayatollah Ali Khamenei this weekend is unfinished after nearly 40 years. Critics say it is emblematic of the unfulfilled pr…
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
Geopolitics“Compleat Scholar” bridging tourism, academia and industry
[The content of this article has been produced by our advertising partner.] For two decades, Professor Robert Li’s rigorous, yet practice-grounded research has bridged academia an…
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