Geopolitics
Israel’s influence industry in the US
Al Jazeera – News · Middle East
Abdul El-Sayed's hardline campaign exposes a party, a media ecosystem and a debate over Israel in the US.
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Geopolitics
Spend HK$10,000 a month on your pets? Why not, say cat lovers at Hong Kong expo
South China Morning Post – World · China
With 14 cats and a dog at home, Hong Kong couple Mr and Mrs Cheung spend more than HK$10,000 (US$1,275) a month on their beloved pets. “Pets are meant to be sp…
Geopolitics
Trump is determined to pursue his trade war – and he may be difficult to stop
The Guardian – World · Europe
The president’s minions have trawled the statutes to restore roadblocks to trade. The invocation of Smoot-Hawley looks especially dangerousDonald Trump may hav…
Geopolitics
‘He’s a narcissist’: could Idaho killer Bryan Kohberger win a new trial?
The Guardian – World · Europe
Convicted killer seeks to withdraw guilty plea and go to trial – but that could put death penalty sentence back in playCould Bryan Kohberger, convicted 13 mont…
Geopolitics
For most US small businesses, Trump’s tariffs aren’t the big issue they were
The Guardian – World · Europe
Tariffs are annoying and disruptive, but this round is less impactful – and business owners are taking them in their strideRebounding from his defeat at the su…
Geopolitics
‘Discouraged’ at university, maths star Wang Hong spurs Chinese education debate
South China Morning Post – World · China
Many young students in China have been inspired by the achievement of Wang Hong, the first Chinese woman to receive the Fields Medal – the world’s most prestig…
Entrepreneurship
Scientists Screened 6,442 Drugs for Longevity. A Common Nasal Spray Emerged as a Surprising Candidate
Inc. · Global
A new study identified an unlikely contender for longevity research: a common over-the-counter drug that may help restore a key cellular process that declines …
Geopolitics
Five dead, 41 missing, after Indonesia ferry catches fire
BBC News – World · Europe
The vessel with at least 250 people on board caught fire off Madura island.
Geopolitics
U.S. Restores Some Vaccine and Health Aid to Unicef, Gavi and World Food Programme
The New York Times – World · US
The amount is still far below what the U.S. spent previously on humanitarian and health aid, but resumes the flow of money for key efforts to fight malnutritio…
Geopolitics
'Ready to face death': Pappu Yadav unfazed by FIR over Ram Temple 'skit'
Times of India – World · India
Pappu Yadav remains defiant after police filed a case against him and other opposition leaders. The FIR stems from a Parliament skit which depicted alleged th…
Geopolitics
Veteran mountaineer Purja’s body found three days after avalanche on Broad Peak in PoK
The Hindu – World · India
The ground rescue team has reached Nirmal Purja ‘Nims Dai’ at approximately 5,700m on Broad Peak, where three additional bodies have also been sighted, though …
Entrepreneurship
New Research Found That Teams Who Gossip About Their Bosses Actually Perform Better
Inc. · Global
Everything you’ve been told about workplace gossip may be wrong. New research found that when employees share frustrations about an abusive boss, teams become …
Tech & Startups
8 Best Password Managers (2026), Tested and Reviewed
Wired · Global
Keep your logins locked down with our favorite password management apps for PC, Mac, Android, iPhone, and web browsers.
Geopolitics
5 dead in Indonesia ferry fire, 41 missing
South China Morning Post – World · China
An Indonesian ferry caught fire at sea on Sunday, killing five people and leaving another 41 missing after some jumped overboard, search and rescue officials s…
Geopolitics
Rains fail to deter Chiikawa fans and big spenders after roundabout cancellation
South China Morning Post – World · China
The return of an exhibition featuring popular Japanese manga series Chiikawa to Hong Kong drew crowds and big spenders on a rainy Sunday afternoon, even though…
Geopolitics
Iran media denies Trump claim that Tehran asked U.S. not to strike
The Hindu – World · India
On August 1, Donald Trump said the U.S. was “ready to go against the Islamic republic” but that Tehran and other West Asian countries had asked him to hold off…
Geopolitics
The towel on the chair: How it became India's ultimate status symbol
Times of India – World · India
- Abhishek Asthana is a tech & media entrepreneur. - Founder of GingerMonkey, a creative agency. - Co-founder of Knot Dating, a VC-funded matrimony startup…
Geopolitics
Indigenous groups oppose Milei plan to open Argentina to foreign buyers
Al Jazeera – News · Middle East
Indigenous people protested in Buenos Aires against a bill opening foreign ownership of rural land in Argentina.
Geopolitics
Ben-Gvir mocks Palestinian detainee over prison conditions
Al Jazeera – News · Middle East
Ben-Gvir mocks Palestinian detainee over prison conditions
Geopolitics
From Sudan to Spain: Between war and home | Al Jazeera Originals
Al Jazeera – News · Middle East
A young Sudanese refugee rebuilds his life in Spain while war keeps him from the family he left behind.
Geopolitics
La Guaira Is Unrecognizable After Venezuela’s Deadly Earthquakes
The New York Times – World · US
More than a month after the earthquakes, the coastal region of La Guaira — once Venezuela’s main gateway — is completely unrecognizable.
Geopolitics
US officials focus on identification and rapid action as measles cases rise
The Guardian – World · Europe
Authorities in Delaware tackle cluster with vaccination and contract tracing – but field has been weakened by cutsMeasles outbreaks are igniting throughout the…
Geopolitics
How retirees can win against rising healthcare cost in Hong Kong
South China Morning Post – World · China
Retiree Philip Kong says he realised Hong Kong’s healthcare system needed a wake-up call when he discovered that receiving treatment for his prostate condition…
Entrepreneurship
They Paid $470,000 for a ‘Boring’ Business. Within Days, Almost Everything Went Wrong
Inc. · Global
After one couple’s new business turned into a nightmare, here’s how they turned it around.
Tech & Startups
The James Webb Telescope Is Changing Astronomers’ Understanding of the Ancient Cosmos
Wired · Global
From how galaxies form to the beginnings of the universe, the images from the space telescope are giving cosmologists new data to explore—and theories to build…
Geopolitics
Fastest runner to cross the Alps says it was an incredible experience
BBC News – World · Europe
Sophie Woods ran the Via Alpina through storms, heat of up to 37C and dodged floods and wildfires across eight countries.
Geopolitics
7 face arrest after Inner Mongolia fatal blast report exposes string of failings
South China Morning Post – World · China
A series of failures, including poor maintenance, design and oversight, have been blamed for a deadly explosion at an industrial plant in Baotou in China’s Inn…
Geopolitics
Climate crisis: Hungary closes nuclear power plant, Greece wildfires spread
South China Morning Post – World · China
Hungary is fully shutting down its sole nuclear power plant for the first time due to the record low levels of the Danube River, straining energy supplies and …
Geopolitics
Market recap: Top-10 firms add Rs 2.51 lakh crore; Bajaj Finance biggest winner
Times of India – World · India
India's largest listed firms saw market value increase by Rs 2.51 lakh crore last week. Nine of the top ten most-valued companies experienced valuation gains o…
Geopolitics
Indonesia: At least 5 dead in ferry fire
Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe
Search and rescue officials report some 41 missing after a fire on a ferry near the Indonesia island of Madura. The cause of the blaze remains unclear.
Geopolitics
CJP offers legal aid to Noida teen booked over 'abusive' video on PM Modi
Times of India – World · India
Ratna Singh of Cockroach Janta Party spoke with the mother of a Noida teenager. The mother is upset that the FIR remains active despite an apology video. The…
Geopolitics
Bodies of Nirmal Purja, 9 climbers recovered after Broad Peak avalanche in PoK
Times of India – World · India
Ten climbers, including Nirmal Purja, died in a Broad Peak avalanche. Search efforts continue for the remaining bodies after the incident. Rescuers recovered t…
Tech & Startups
Best Car Vacuums (2026): Handheld, Cordless, Shopping Tips
Wired · Global
These portable vacuums make quick work of snack crumbs, tracked-in dirt, pet hair, and the mysterious debris beneath your seats.
Geopolitics
Israeli soldiers jailed over Sde Teiman walkout
Al Jazeera – News · Middle East
Fourteen Israeli soldiers have been sentenced to military prison after leading an unauthorised walkout from Sde Teiman.
Geopolitics
FIFA boss Infantino’s position looks unacceptable: European Leagues head
Al Jazeera – News · Middle East
Claudius Schafer says there can be 'only one consequence' to Infantino's actions over his World Cup privatisation plan.
Entrepreneurship
Scientists Found a Hidden Brain Signal That Predicts Social Behavior Before It Happens
Inc. · Global
What if your brain has already decided to approach someone before you’re even aware of it? Scientists say they found a neural signature that predicts social be…
Tech & Startups
There Are 2 Eclipses This August. Here’s How to See Them
Wired · Global
Everything you need to know about the solar eclipse and lunar eclipse that will occur in August 2026.
Geopolitics
'Love song and a murder': Video captures woman's final moments with ex-husband
Times of India – World · India
An Instagram reel showed a man with his ex-wife before her alleged murder. Police stated the divorced husband called her for a reconciliation meeting. He repor…
Geopolitics
RBI deposit rules: Differential rates, daily disclosures changes explained
Times of India – World · India
The Reserve Bank of India has revised rules for bulk deposits, effective October 2026. Banks can now offer differential interest rates based on liquidity risk …
Geopolitics
Sri Lanka deploys troops after prison riot
The Hindu – World · India
The inmates at Mahara Prison had completely destroyed the kitchen, the hospital, a newly built rehabilitation building and vocational training facilities
Geopolitics
Wildfires scorch Washington state as thousands evacuated and emergency declared
BBC News – World · Europe
State officials said wildfires across more than 250,000 acres have led to widespread evacuations and power outages.
Geopolitics
'Mekedatu project permanent solution': Shivakumar on Cauvery water dispute
Times of India – World · India
Karnataka chief minister DK Shivakumar views the Mekedatu dam project as a permanent solution. He stated the Supreme Court and central government have already…
Geopolitics
Relentless UK heatwaves turn ‘green and pleasant land’ brown
The Guardian – World · Europe
Visible impact of warming climate is impossible to ignore across landscapes that have been starved of rainfallHalf of England and the whole of Wales are offici…
Geopolitics
FPIs return to India: Rs 20,200 cr injected into equities after months of selling
Times of India – World · India
Foreign portfolio investors returned to Indian equities in July after four months of outflows. They invested twenty thousand two hundred crore rupees in stocks…
Tech & Startups
The Best Kids’ Backpacks for the 2026 School Year
Wired · Global
Your kid’s little lunch hauler takes a brutal beating every day. These are the backbacks our own kids have tried and loved.
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