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Geopolitics

Jardine Foundation to end scholarships for Oxford, Cambridge undergrads

South China Morning Post – World · China

An educational trust established by Hong Kong-based conglomerate Jardine Matheson will end its prestigious undergraduate scholarship programme for Oxford and C…

Geopolitics

Tanks, troops and space

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Andrius Kubilius on the lessons from Ukraine and why drones and space are transforming Europe's security strategy.

Geopolitics

Hyderabad: 17-year-old driver kills 55-year-old, crashes into 8 vehicles

Times of India – World · India

A 55-year-old man died and another person was injured after a car crashed into multiple vehicles. The accident occurred on Sunday morning under Madhuranagar Po…

Geopolitics

'Threw slipper, carried a knife': What we know about attack on Pappu Yadav

Times of India – World · India

- Press conference by Independent MP Pappu Yadav disrupted in Delhi on Sunday. - Confrontation erupted between his supporters and an opposing group. - Disr…

Geopolitics

CIA whistleblower John Kiriakou on accountability and CIA’s history

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Marc Lamont Hill speaks to CIA whistleblower John Kiriakou about the agency and US intelligence today.

Entrepreneurship

Kroger Is Quietly Closing Dozens of Stores in 2026: See the Complete List of Locations

Inc. · Global

The grocery giant’s strategy combines cost-cutting, modernization, and expansion as it reshapes its national footprint in the midst of a pending Giant Eagle ac…

Geopolitics

Greek firefighting helicopters in mid-air collision, four crew missing

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Europe struggles with record-breaking summer heat as wildfires ravage Greece, France and Spain causing mass evacuations.

Geopolitics

Deadly ferry fire leaves dozens missing in Indonesia’s Java Sea

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Deadly ferry fire leaves dozens missing in Indonesia's Java Sea

Geopolitics

No breakthrough on Strait of Hormuz as Trump halts attack on Iran

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Iran says Trump's comment on pullback from threatened strikes made 'within the context of psychological operations'.

Geopolitics

Is there a genetic 'silver spoon'? What your genes can, and can't, tell you

Times of India – World · India

Genetics play a pivotal role in determining the predisposition to certain diseases, but they don't seal our fate. Factors such as lifestyle choices and environ…

Geopolitics

Assam floods: 82 dead, 1.78 lakh affected as relief efforts intensify - key points

Times of India – World · India

- Assam faces ongoing devastation from floods, with recovery efforts still underway. - Death toll remains at 82 following the disaster. - Over 1.78 lakh pe…

Geopolitics

Israeli strikes kill 9 in Gaza, cabinet minister says no deal to stop

South China Morning Post – World · China

Israeli ⁠air strikes continued in Gaza for a second straight day on Sunday, killing at least nine Palestinians, despite US President Donald Trump’s announcemen…

Geopolitics

House prices slide across Australia as Middle East conflict and tax changes begin to bite

The Guardian – World · Europe

Cotality data shows a drop in Brisbane, Adelaide and Perth, as nation’s median home price falls about $19,000 below its March peakGet our breaking news email, …

Geopolitics

Chinese rocket scientists find ‘most effective’ way to nuke a doomsday asteroid

South China Morning Post – World · China

Chinese researchers believe they may have found the most effective way to destroy or deflect a large, Earth-threatening asteroid – by burying a nuclear bomb be…

Entrepreneurship

The Navy Tried a Different Approach to AI and It Worked

Inc. · Global

The Navy didn’t just roll out AI. It rallied people around it.

Geopolitics

Rubio’s bypass plan: Can the world escape the Strait of Hormuz chokepoint?

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Experts warn that Marco Rubio's Hormuz bypass plan is hindered by pipeline limits and severe Red Sea threats.

Geopolitics

‘Tiger mum’ Lucy Powell on Labour’s vocational skills drive: ‘It’s about ambition for everybody’

The Guardian – World · Europe

New education secretary says it is ‘false trade-off’ by critics to suggest schools cannot pursue academic excellence alongside technical skillsLucy Powell has …

Geopolitics

Communal violence between Hindus and Muslims grips southern Nepal

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Several towns in southern Nepal remain on edge after days of communal violence between Hindu and Muslim communities.

Geopolitics

Evacuations near Athens as Greece becomes focus of Europe’s wildfire crisis

The Guardian – World · Europe

High winds spread flames through Attica while blazes stabilise in France and Spain but risk of flare-ups remains highEurope’s wildfire crisis fractured along s…

Geopolitics

Far-Right Leaders Step Up Calls for Expelling Remaining Migrants in Ceuta

The New York Times – World · US

Spain’s leading far-right politician arrived in the territory on Sunday, fueling tensions there after thousands of migrants entered the exclave last week.

Geopolitics

'Job loss, financial stress': Pune family of 3 dies by 'suicide'; note found

Times of India – World · India

A family of three in Pimpri allegedly attempted suicide by inhaling poisonous fumes. The father died at the scene, and his wife and daughter later succumbed to…

Geopolitics

Hundreds mourn Moroccan footballer who died trying to reach Ceuta

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Moroccan footballer Faten Ben Omar El Azizi has been buried after dying while trying to reach Ceuta.

Geopolitics

Pakistan-administered Kashmir election boycott follows deadly crackdown

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Residents in Muzaffarabad, in Pakistan-administered Kashmir, have boycotted the election amid a strike.

Geopolitics

Four killed, two injured in central China apartment building fire

The Hindu – World · India

Firefighters rescued the six people from the high-rise residential building and sent them to the hospital for treatment. Four of them later died despite medica…

Geopolitics

Watch: Clash erupts at Pappu Yadav's press meet; man carrying knife detained

Times of India – World · India

- Ayush Pandey is a journalist at The Times of India, covering breaking news, politics, defense, and legal policy developments globally. - His focus includes…

Geopolitics

Chaos of border crossing gives way to limbo for Moroccans on Ceuta’s streets

The Guardian – World · Europe

People among the more than 50,000 who entered Spanish enclave this week describe the journey and their prospectsFour days ago, Youssef El Abbas saw an opportun…

Geopolitics

Five dead, 41 missing in Indonesia ferry fire

The Hindu – World · India

A total of 225 people on the vessel were rescued, says regional Surabaya Search and Rescue Agency

Geopolitics

Yemen’s crumbling roads mean an arduous quest for water for Taiz villagers

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Poor road infrastructure is exacerbating Yemen's water crisis, leading to hardships for thousands in Taiz governorate.

Geopolitics

‘There’s no nurdle fairy’: thousands mobilise to clean up plastic spillage in north-east England

The Guardian – World · Europe

Volunteers painstakingly gather plastic pellets washing up on beaches after ship collision on 19 July“You’ve got a local community that really cares about the …

Engineering

This Hi-Fi Tape Recorder Changed Radio Forever

IEEE Spectrum · Global

A German engineer wanted a cheaper cigarette. The popular crooner Bing Crosby wanted a vacation. Satisfying both desires inadvertently led to the invention of …

Entrepreneurship

A New Study Says Your Boss Is Hiding Good News From You. Your Inner Critic Is Making It Worse.

Inc. · Global

How to be your own biggest advocate.

Geopolitics

25 sixes, 15 fours: Abhishek Sharma smashes 233 off 91 balls - Watch

Times of India – World · India

- TOI Sports Desk provides 24/7 comprehensive sports coverage across multiple disciplines. - Features match reports, previews, reviews, technical analysis, a…

Geopolitics

EU citizens in UK get letters telling them post-Brexit residency rights were given ‘in error’

The Guardian – World · Europe

After years of building lives in UK, potentially thousands of EU citizens could be told they have no right to remainThe UK Home Office has started stripping so…

Geopolitics

Can BJP crack Punjab? Inside its strategy to challenge AAP and Congress in 2027

Times of India – World · India

The BJP is implementing a detailed strategy to gain ground in Punjab. Prime Minister Modi's visits and outreach to the Ravidassia community are key. The party …

Geopolitics

South Korea has hottest day on record amid extreme weather globally

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Scientists say the climate crisis driven by human activity is making heatwaves more frequent.

Geopolitics

'Kerala stands united': Rahul condoles rain deaths, urges Congress workers to help

Times of India – World · India

- Rahul Gandhi expresses sorrow over Kerala's devastation from heavy rains. - He offers condolences to those affected by the floods. - Heavy rains caused s…

Geopolitics

At least five dead, 41 missing after ferry catches fire off Indonesia

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

The ship was carrying 271 passengers and crew members when the blaze broke out as it sailed eastwards from Java.

Geopolitics

Why has EU called an emergency meeting on Spain migrant surge?

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

In joint letter, 22 member states call for 'strengthening of external borders' after nearly 60,000 migrants enter Ceuta.

Geopolitics

‘Culture of Congress leaders’: BJP minister slams Nana Patole feet-washing video

Times of India – World · India

A video shows Nana Patole supporters washing his feet during Gurupurnima celebrations. Maharashtra revenue minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule criticized this Co…

Geopolitics

Israeli strikes kill nine in Gaza, Israeli Minister says no deal to halt attacks

The Hindu – World · India

The Israeli military said that the strikes in Deir al-Balah aimed at two Hamas “Nukhba” commanders, while strikes in Gaza City and Jabalia targeted “military o…

Geopolitics

'Double standards': Pak rejects UN report on civilian casualties in Afghanistan strikes

Times of India – World · India

- Pakistan's military rejects UN report on civilian casualties from cross-border clashes with Afghanistan. - UN report documents hundreds of civilian deaths …

Geopolitics

New stock market timings from August 3: What has changed?

Times of India – World · India

Starting August 3, Sebi will implement a new Closing Auction Session for F&O stocks. This session will determine the official closing price after regular t…

Geopolitics

Spanish Ceuta witnesses a deadly ‘game’ for Moroccan migrants

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

This weekend, thousands of Moroccans attempted to reach the Spanish North African enclave of Ceuta.

Geopolitics

The Board of Peace is a failed body and should be abandoned

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

The Palestinian issue should be returned to the UN framework and anchored again in international law.

Geopolitics

Built for tomorrow's wars: How India's 350kg turbojet reshapes warfare

Times of India – World · India

DRDO's indigenous engine can power next-generation cruise missiles, jet-powered kamikaze drones; technology mastered by only a handful of nations

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