Geopolitics
Across Latin America, 'aura battles' burst onto the scene
BBC News – World · Europe
Young people across Latin America are taking part in the contests where participants compete to prove who has the most charisma.
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Geopolitics
Festival honouring Dolly Parton set for Nashville and London
BBC News – World · Europe
Dolly Parton's estate says DollyFest will take the place of a traditional public memorial for the artist, just as she wanted.
Geopolitics
Watch: Hyderabad man sits in pothole to protest crumbling Old City roads
Times of India – World · India
A Hyderabad resident protested severe road damage by sitting in a large pothole. This unusual demonstration brought traffic to a standstill on a busy city road…
Geopolitics
For Nepal’s Young Leader, Flood Recovery Will Be a Herculean Task
The New York Times – World · US
Prime Minister Balendra Shah, 36, rose to power this year on the back of youth anger with graft and mismanagement. His fledgling government now faces a huge te…
Geopolitics
Spanish PM blames Russia, Israel for disinformation in Ceuta migrant crisis
The Hindu – World · India
When people talk and speculate about the participation of Moroccan authorities, I deny this outright, says Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez
Geopolitics
Ukrainian Drone Mastermind, Fired by Kyiv, Will Advise Italy’s Defense Chief
The New York Times – World · US
The appointment of Mykhailo Fedorov, a Ukrainian former defense minister, showed how other militaries are racing to adapt to battlefield changes accelerated by…
Geopolitics
Ex-congressman George Santos banned from betting platform for life
BBC News – World · Europe
The prediction market operator Kalshi says Santos made barred trades and misleading comments that influenced prices.
Geopolitics
‘Road leaves us hurt, uniforms dirty’: Class 1 girl asks Mau DM to fix school route
Times of India – World · India
In a remarkable display of civic involvement, a seven-year-old student took the initiative to express her worries to officials about a dilapidated school road.…
Engineering
This Teen Helped Native American Students Earn Ham Radio Licenses
IEEE Spectrum · Global
For many high school students, summer vacation is a time to unplug. For Ruchira Shree, a rising sophomore at West Windsor–Plainsboro High School South, in New …
AI / Deep Tech
The Hugging Face hack could indicate cultural issues at OpenAI
MIT Technology Review · Global
This story originally appeared in The Algorithm, our weekly newsletter on AI. To get stories like this in your inbox first, sign up here. By now you’ve probabl…
Geopolitics
US singer D4vd's celebrity lawyers withdraw from murder case
BBC News – World · Europe
The singer, 21, will be now represented by a public defender in the murder trial of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez. He has pleaded not guilty.
Geopolitics
Iran, accustomed to sanctions, cites pain of new U.S. pressure but doesn’t bend
The Washington Post – World · US
President Donald Trump said that the United States, which had transitioned largely to economic warfare, would respond militarily to an Iranian attack on Jordan.
Geopolitics
Nepal flood toll surges to 939; search for trapped workers underway
The Hindu – World · India
As of August 30, Chinese authorities reported 16 deaths and 546 missing. Chinese state media said 261 of the missing were foreigners, including over 100 Nepalis
Geopolitics
UAE scam: Indian Consulate warns Indians against sharing biometrics
Indian Express – World · India
- **Warning:** Indian nationals in UAE urged to avoid unauthorized agents offering visa/ID services, as they misuse biometric data for financial fraud. - **R…
Geopolitics
Magsaysay honour for Singapore lawyer, Bangladeshi aid giver, Myanmar activist
The Hindu – World · India
Tommy Koh, Runa Khan, and Bo Kyi were honoured with Ramon Magsaysay Awards for their significant humanitarian contributions and activism
Geopolitics
China Prepared for One Kind of Himalayan Flood. Then a Different Disaster Struck.
The New York Times – World · US
After a glacial flood last year, Chinese officials strengthened defenses at a border crossing with Nepal. But last week’s “cascade of hazards” overwhelmed them.
Geopolitics
Trump says US will ‘hit Iran hard’ as hostilities resume – as it happened
The Guardian – World · Europe
Iran responded to an assault on its Larak Island by targeting US bases in JordanTrump threatens further action as US and Iran exchange fire in new flare-upCoin…
Geopolitics
Trump threatens further action as US and Iran exchange fire in new flare-up
The Guardian – World · Europe
Washington says it acted after observing Iran was planning to deploy fresh mines in strait of HormuzThe US and Iran have exchanged fire for the first time in a…
Geopolitics
Soccer great Lionel Messi announces retirement from Argentina’s national team
The Washington Post – World · US
“There isn’t much time left, and different chapters are coming to an end. This is one that hurts me a lot,” the 2022 World Cup winner wrote on Instagram.
Geopolitics
'I haven't lost my hope' - the search for missing loved ones
BBC News – World · Europe
Relatives of those still missing in the fatal floods in Nepal hold onto hope that their loved ones have survived.
Geopolitics
Iceland opposes E.U. membership talks as local concerns outweigh fears of Trump
The Washington Post – World · US
Opponents of restarting negotiations to join the European Union argued that joining the bloc would undermine national control of fishing, farming and other top…
Geopolitics
Spanish Leader Says 5,000 Migrants Are Still in Ceuta, Weeks After Border Surge
The New York Times – World · US
Their continued presence has roiled the Spanish territory in Africa and heaped pressure on Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez.
Geopolitics
Nepal rescuers race to reach hundreds feared trapped in hydropower tunnels
The Guardian – World · Europe
Workers thought to be stuck in underground areas at 11 sites after last week’s devastating flash floodsRescue teams are working to reach more than 900 missing …
Geopolitics
Nonstop Russian Drones Make for Dangerous New Phase of War in Kyiv
The New York Times – World · US
The nearly constant air raids, a shift from years of largely overnight attacks, have left residents exhausted and on edge.
Geopolitics
Lionel Messi announces retirement from international football
Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe
The Argentine legend announced that he will not play for the national team again, ending an illustrious international career.
Tech & Startups
George Santos Just Got Hit With Kalshi’s First-Ever Lifetime Ban
Wired · Global
The former US representative was also fined more than $71,000 for allegedly attempting to manipulate the prediction market.
Geopolitics
Messi retires from international football with 'nothing left to give'
BBC News – World · Europe
Argentina great Lionel Messi announces his retirement from international football, saying it was a decision that "hurt" but he understands "the time has come".
Geopolitics
'She slipped out of my hand' - children missing after ferry sinks off northern Cyprus
BBC News – World · Europe
Ayten and Hayri Bicer's two young children are among 20 missing in an incident that killed eight people.
Geopolitics
Court says India must uphold Pakistan water treaty
Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe
An international tribunal has ordered India to "observe its obligations" under a water-treaty with Pakistan.
Geopolitics
Xi, Putin discuss visa-free travel, global and regional issues at Bishkek
The Hindu – World · India
The two leaders met on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation Summit 2026 being held in Bishkek
Geopolitics
Why Larak Island Is Strategically Important for Iran
The New York Times – World · US
The roughly 30-square-mile island serves as a foothold for Iran’s military to advance its control over shipping through the Strait of Hormuz.
Geopolitics
A U.S. strike on Iran breaks a month-long lull, and Iran fires back
The Washington Post – World · US
The U.S. attack hit rocket launchers in the Strait of Hormuz. Iran fired back early Monday, marking the first known clash in weeks.
Geopolitics
At Venice Film Festival, politics take center stage
Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe
With works about Gaza, Ukraine and Elon Musk, political cinema is in the spotlight at the 2026 Venice Film Festival.
Engineering
The E.U.’s AI Drive Undermines Its Own Chip Strategy
IEEE Spectrum · Global
This story was originally published by Tech Policy Press.The European Union’s push for technological sovereignty faces an uncomfortable contradiction.As the E.…
Geopolitics
US and Iran trade strikes for first time in weeks
BBC News – World · Europe
The attack on Larak Island in the Strait of Hormuz - the first known US strike since late July - has killed two people and injured two others.
Geopolitics
South African airline defends dramatic low-level flyby before rugby union clash
The Guardian – World · Europe
Cape Town stunt sparks major debate over safety risksAirlink insists flyby conducted according to regulationsA pre-game stunt involving two passenger jets flyi…
Startups
As Tim Cook steps down, India stands at the heart of Apple’s next chapter
Your Story · India
Tim Cook, once Steve Jobs’ operations man who made Apple’s ‘trains run on time’, turned India from a market of promise into a key centre for sales and producti…
Geopolitics
Canada's Carney holds firm against Trump tariffs
Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe
Canada is facing new US import penalties after Prime Minister Mark Carney refused to match US tariffs on China. Other countries are watching as the Trump trade…
Startups
Close to half the merchants not willing to pay MDR on UPI: Survey
Your Story · India
LocalCircles surveyed 32,796 people across districts for this study. MDR is a fee paid by businesses to payment processors for accepting digital payments.
Startups
From Patna’s Settlements to Cancer Care and AI: The Story of Gautam Gauri
Your Story · India
Discover how Gautam Gauri transformed personal loss into purpose, advancing education, cancer care, and AI-driven access in Bihar.
Startups
How new broadcast technology is changing the way fans watch cricket
Your Story · India
The India-Afghanistan cricket series will bring together immersive camera angles, AI-led graphics, and a fan-powered sight screen to create new ways for audien…
Geopolitics
Man Arrested in Switzerland After Deadly Shooting at Rave
The New York Times – World · US
The suspect, a 43-year-old Swiss citizen, was taken into custody early on Monday, the police said.
Geopolitics
Man arrested after Swiss rave shooting that killed woman
BBC News – World · Europe
A 22-year-old Italian woman was killed and several injured at a techno rave in Aarau.
Geopolitics
Daily Quiz as Malaysia celebrates Independence Day
The Hindu – World · India
A quiz on Malaysia, which is celebrating its Independence Day on August 31
Geopolitics
Iran’s economy in crisis as US launches new sanctions campaign
The Guardian – World · Europe
Trump’s Operation Economic Outcast is expected to push many Iranians into deeper poverty as food inflation soarsFor many Iranians, the new US sanctions campaig…
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