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Geopolitics

0-5 down, gold at the end: How India boxer turned the tide to win CWG title

Times of India – World · India

Ankush Panghal secured the men's 80kg gold medal with a remarkable comeback victory. He overcame a significant deficit to defeat England's Dimeji Shittu in the…

Entrepreneurship

This Amazon Rival Is the Unexpected Winner of Christopher Nolan’s ‘The Odyssey’

Inc. · Global

The blockbuster film has led to massive gains for one online retailer. Now it will try to retain the customers that came pouring in.

Geopolitics

Shady lip service: experts warn against illicit beauty treatments in Hong Kong

South China Morning Post – World · China

Beauticians from outside Hong Kong are performing illegal cosmetic procedures such as botulinum toxin and filler injections in the city, with middlemen setting…

Geopolitics

New Zealand seals trio of Pacific defence pacts to counter China’s reach

South China Morning Post – World · China

New Zealand’s defence diplomacy has shifted into overdrive this year, with Wellington sealing three major Pacific security agreements in less than four months.…

Geopolitics

How Spain's migrant crisis created a political storm - whipped up by social media

BBC News – World · Europe

The Ceuta crossings have shaken Europe politically, exposing divisions over the sensitive issue of migration, the BBC's Sarah Rainsford writes.

Geopolitics

Hungary plans to shut down only nuclear power plant amid drought

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Officials say they must shut down nation's sole nuclear plant as record-low Danube water levels disrupt reactor cooling.

Geopolitics

Gunman among several dead in shooting at Idaho In-N-Out Burger restaurant

South China Morning Post – World · China

Three people were killed and seven more were injured, some critically, in a shooting at an In-N-Out Burger restaurant in southern Idaho on Saturday afternoon, …

Geopolitics

Tourist Plane Crashes in Peru, Killing All 13 Aboard

The New York Times – World · US

The flight had taken off from the coastal city of Pisco to view the ancient geoglyphs in the desert, a popular tourist attraction.

Geopolitics

Tourist plane crashes in Peru, killing 13

BBC News – World · Europe

The small plane was flying over the Nazca Lines ​archaeological site when it crashed, according to local reports.

Geopolitics

Heat wave bringing record-breaking temps, heightened wildfire risk to parts of western U.S.

The Hindu – World · India

Dangerous heat and warnings were plaguing the region Saturday, and the National Weather Service on Saturday (August 1) forecast a high of 115° Fahrenheit (46° …

Geopolitics

Moscow restaurant bombing kills three people as device carried by woman explodes

The Guardian – World · Europe

More than 20 people injured in explosion near Italian restaurant on Saturday night, authorities sayA homemade bomb carried by a woman killed three people and i…

Geopolitics

Capital One says it closed Trump Organization’s accounts after anti-money-laundering review

The Guardian – World · Europe

Disclosure from 2021 investigation marks first time a bank has formally tied money-laundering concerns to Donald TrumpCapital One Financial hit back on Friday …

Entrepreneurship

Google Earth’s New AI Feature Could Create False Images of Real Places. It Lasted 1 Day

Inc. · Global

Google rolled back its latest AI tool a day after critics warned it could fuel misinformation by generating convincing but fictional visuals of locations world…

Geopolitics

What Negeri Sembilan loss means for Malaysian PM Anwar’s political strategy

South China Morning Post – World · China

The crushing defeat of Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s Pakatan Harapan (PH) coalition in the Negeri Sembilan polls has raised doubts about his politic…

Geopolitics

Iran war live: Trump cancels attack, calls for a ‘rapid’ deal on Hormuz

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Move comes after Iran's top diplomat warned of a 'decisive response' to any US-Israeli 'aggression'.

Geopolitics

Bomb blast outside Moscow restaurant kills 3, injures 21

Times of India – World · India

- TOI World Desk's team of journalists and writers provide 24/7 global news coverage with accuracy and depth. - Commitment to timely, nuanced insights on int…

Geopolitics

Singapore bans UK band Massive Attack over Palestinian flag

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Singapore barred two members of British band Massive Attack from re-entering the country.

Geopolitics

Solitude as a new aspirational lifestyle: 'We are not lonely'

BBC News – World · Europe

A growing number of what the internet has dubbed "loneliness influencers" are spotlighting solo living without children or friends - and it's spurring debate.

Geopolitics

New York Times reveals Trump administration subpoena over North Korea story

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

The Justice Department faces criticism for increasing use of subpoenas in attempts to compel journalists to reveal info.

Geopolitics

Heatwave scorching western US ups risk of hazardous fire conditions

The Guardian – World · Europe

In Oregon and Washington, low humidity and powerful winds have put officials on alert for wildfire spreadA heatwave scorching the western US region has elevate…

Geopolitics

Teen Hikers Rescued 12 Hours Into Google Maps Hike

The New York Times – World · US

The three teenage boys estimated their hike time would be over five hours on a rugged trail in British Columbia, Canada. A helicopter crew had to retrieve them.

Geopolitics

Growing like ‘gangbusters’: Can Taiwan maintain its economic momentum?

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Taiwan's GDP is soaring on back of US imports of AI chips, but experts warn that problems could arise with Trump, China.

Geopolitics

Young guns for hire - the teenage hitmen recruited to kill across Europe

BBC News – World · Europe

The Foxtrot Network is thought to be responsible for about 35 murders in Europe, and uses violence-as-a-service tactics.

Geopolitics

Russian ship defies sanctions to send military vehicles to Mali

BBC News – World · Europe

The ship carried armoured personnel carriers and trucks through the English Channel to Africa, satellite images show.

Geopolitics

Why Uganda seems to be winning the battle against Ebola as virus spreads in DR Congo

BBC News – World · Europe

Uganda discharged its last Ebola patient from hospital roughly two weeks ago.

Geopolitics

Iran’s foreign minister warns of any ‘adventurous action’ by US

South China Morning Post – World · China

Iran warned this weekend against any “adventurous action” by the US and said it would retaliate decisively if American forces follow through on US President Do…

Geopolitics

Devolution plans strengthen case for written UK constitution, says Burnham

The Guardian – World · Europe

PM argues for codified model of decentralisation that would fundamentally change centuries-old workings of stateAndy Burnham has said his programme of devoluti…

Geopolitics

The Sopranos star Vincent Pastore dies aged 80

BBC News – World · Europe

Pastore, who played Salvatore "Big Pussy" Bonpensiero in the hit US show, was found at his home in New York City, US media report.

Geopolitics

Sopranos actor Vincent Pastore, known for playing mobsters and tough guys, dies at 80

South China Morning Post – World · China

Vincent Pastore, a veteran actor who played mobsters and tough guys, and was best known for playing Salvatore “Big Pussy” Bonpensiero on The Sopranos, has died…

Geopolitics

'Citizens have right to know': Judge Bhuyan questions SC collegium's opacity

Times of India – World · India

Justice Ujjal Bhuyan questioned the Supreme Court collegium's lack of transparency in judicial appointments. He noted that recent collegium resolutions provide…

Geopolitics

Sopranos actor Vincent Pastore, known for playing mobsters and tough guys, dies aged 80

The Guardian – World · Europe

Veteran actor best-known for playing Salvatore ‘Big Pussy’ Bonpensiero, friend of Tony Soprano who becomes FBI informantVincent Pastore, a veteran actor who pl…

Geopolitics

Michigan joins Minnesota in reporting cyberattacks, with FBI investigating

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

No culprit has been identified in any of the attacks, which comes after authorities warned of possible Iranian plot.

Geopolitics

US Arabs eye ‘historic’ Senate win for Abdul El-Sayed despite AIPAC attacks

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Senate race in Michigan comes to embody Democratic rift over Israel, as AIPAC spends heavily against progressive doctor.

Geopolitics

Tourist plane crashes during flight over Peru’s Nazca Lines, killing 13

The Guardian – World · Europe

Aircraft crashes into field after departing from nearby city of Pisco, according to local authoritiesPolice in Peru report that 13 people, among them foreign t…

Geopolitics

A bruising 24 hours - what next for Fifa and under-pressure Infantino?

BBC News – World · Europe

Pressure is building on Gianni Infantino. Can he survive as Fifa president after the implosion of the controversial World Cup investment plan?

Geopolitics

Homemade bomb goes off outside upscale Moscow restaurant state officials say

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

Russian authorities said the blast occurred outside a restaurant on Kudrinskaya Square when a woman allegedly carrying explosives was stopped by a security gua…

Geopolitics

Ginger hair portraits show unexpected 'golden thread' connecting Americans

BBC News – World · Europe

For Kieran Dodds, photographing people with red hair has become something of an obsession over the past decade or more.

Geopolitics

From Mao to now: why China’s Communist Party is intent on control over the military

South China Morning Post – World · China

Having marked its 99th anniversary on August 1, the People’s Liberation Army is now just one year away from its centenary goals, with its evolution highlightin…

Geopolitics

CWG 2026 medal table: India soar to fourth place after 16-medal blitz

Times of India – World · India

India enjoyed its biggest day of the 2026 Commonwealth Games, winning 16 medals to climb to fourth in the standings with one day remaining. A historic boxing h…

Geopolitics

Why did Ceuta migrant mayhem chill already frosty Israel-Spain relations?

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

What caused more than 50,000 migrants to storm a Spanish enclave in Africa, and did Israel have anything to do with it?

Geopolitics

China’s next export is the world’s factory itself

South China Morning Post – World · China

China’s export boom is reaching its limits. The country’s next phase of growth will come not from shipping more goods abroad, but from exporting its factories,…

Geopolitics

Improvised Bomb Kills 3 at an Upscale Moscow Restaurant

The New York Times – World · US

Among the victims of the explosion, which also injured 21 people, were a security guard and a woman who the authorities say had arrived with the suspicious pac…

Geopolitics

Al Jazeera reports from Ceuta as migrants leave the enclave

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Spain says “virtually all” of the estimated 60,000 migrants who stormed its North African enclave of Ceuta have left.

Geopolitics

How Australia combines modern tech and Indigenous knowledge to fight wildfires

BBC News – World · Europe

As Europe faces its worst wildfires in decades, Australia offers lessons in disaster preparedness.

Geopolitics

Tourist plane crashes in Peru, killing 13 people on sightseeing flight

South China Morning Post – World · China

At least 13 people died when a small plane carrying tourists to view Peru’s famed Nazca Lines archaeological site crashed, police said on Saturday. “We have in…

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