Geopolitics
Peruvian plane crash kills 13, including European tourists
Al Jazeera – News · Middle East
Those killed include 11 passengers and two pilots flying over the famous archaeological site, recognised by UNESCO.
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Geopolitics
California announces minimum wage increase as governor taunts Trump
The Guardian – World · Europe
Gavin Newsom says new pay floor of $17.40, set to become highest of any US state, will go into effect on 1 JanuaryCalifornia governor Gavin Newsom announced th…
Geopolitics
Fighting breaks out in western Tigray as Ethiopia and TPLF trade blame
Al Jazeera – News · Middle East
Clashes near Sheraro mark one of the most serious threats yet to the fragile 2022 Pretoria peace deal.
General
U.S. agrees to pause attacks on Iran subject to ‘rapidly’ making deal, Trump says
NBC News – World · US
The U.S. has agreed to pause attacks on Iran, President Donald Trump said Saturday, amid what he said were the “perimeters of a deal” being agreed upon, which …
Geopolitics
13 killed in tourist plane crash in Peru
Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe
The plane was taking tourists to see the Nazca Lines, a group of geoglyphs etched into the deserts of southern Peru.
Geopolitics
Iran Plotted Wider War With Help of Its Proxies
The New York Times – World · US
During a fleeting truce, Iranians covertly devised a plan to raise the war’s costs for President Trump if U.S. forces attacked anew.
Tech & Startups
Judge denies xAI’s request to block Minnesota ban on ‘nudify’ apps
TechCrunch · US
Despite a lawsuit from xAI, a Minnesota ban on apps that allow users to “nudify” images can move forward.
Geopolitics
Greece battles raging wildfires as flames appear to ease in France
Al Jazeera – News · Middle East
French wildfires show signs of easing, with containment efforts holding in Var and Gironde after destructive blazes.
Geopolitics
India-China border trade resumes after 6 years
Times of India – World · India
India and China have reopened two key Himalayan trade routes after six years. Traditional border trade resumed Saturday through Lipulekh and Shipki La passes. …
Geopolitics
Bengal STF probe Jaish man's plot to create trouble at Jantar Mantar
Times of India – World · India
West Bengal Police STF arrested Arpita Sarkar, girlfriend of suspected terrorist Hamim Mondal. Investigators are probing their alleged plan to create disturba…
Geopolitics
Israel Says It Killed Several Hezbollah Members on Key Lebanon Hilltop
The New York Times – World · US
The confrontation, over a strategic ridge in southern Lebanon, challenged a fragile cease-fire between Israel and the Iran-backed militant group.
Geopolitics
Record-breaking climber Nirmal Purja among those killed in avalanche
Al Jazeera – News · Middle East
14 Peaks star Nirmal Purja has died in an avalanche while leading 10 climbers up Broad Peak mountain in Pakistan.
Geopolitics
EU calls emergency meeting to discuss Ceuta migrant crossings
BBC News – World · Europe
There have been tense exchanges between Spain and other EU states over the influx of migrants into the enclave of Ceuta.
Geopolitics
How does eastern Europe commemorate the Roma Holocaust?
Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe
In 2015, the EU designated August 2 as the European Roma Holocaust Memorial Day. In Germany, the day is marked with memorial services, educational activites an…
Geopolitics
Trump disputes his own Justice Department’s findings on Reflecting Pool
South China Morning Post – World · China
US President Donald Trump posted on Saturday that he disagrees with his own Justice Department’s findings that a flawed installation, not vandalism, caused …
Tech & Startups
YouTuber Hank Green says his AI usage is ‘not healthy’
TechCrunch · US
Green offered a remarkable apology, saying that "the level of dopamine that I've been getting from interacting with LLMs ... is not healthy for me or good for …
Geopolitics
Crowds line Amsterdam's canals for Pride boat parade
BBC News – World · Europe
Costumed participants danced and waved from a colourful flotilla of 80 decorated vessels as they made their way through the city's waterways.
Entrepreneurship
Nearly 1 in 3 Workers Admit Sabotaging Their Company’s AI—Here’s Why
Inc. · Global
Employees are faking AI use, resisting new tools, and deliberately undermining workplace adoption as fears mount over potential job losses and lower paychecks.
Geopolitics
3 dead, 21 injured in bombing at Moscow restaurant
South China Morning Post – World · China
An explosion at a Moscow restaurant on Saturday that killed three people and wounded 21 more was a bombing, Russia’s national anti-terrorism committee said, th…
Geopolitics
Trump denounces Justice Department decision to drop Reflecting Pool charges
Al Jazeera – News · Middle East
The US president pushes back after a federal prosecutor says damage caused by 'botched' installation, not vandalism.
Entrepreneurship
I Studied Wine for 12 Weeks. It Taught Me the Skills AI Can’t Replace
Inc. · Global
Turns out, becoming a beginner again is a professional advantage.
Geopolitics
8 dead as heavy rain wreaks havoc, triggers landslides, floods across Kerala
Times of India – World · India
Kerala faces severe rain and flooding, resulting in at least eight fatalities. Landslides and inundation have caused widespread damage across several districts…
Geopolitics
Colombia truck bomb near police station wounds 14 ahead of presidential inauguration
South China Morning Post – World · China
A truck bomb exploded on Saturday near a Colombian police station not far from the Venezuelan border, wounding 14 people just days before president-elect Abela…
Tech & Startups
Should you still buy your next smartphone — or subscribe to it instead?
TechCrunch · US
Apple's new Upgrade program is the latest sign that smartphone ownership is changing.
Entrepreneurship
Customers Judge Your Company Before They Ever Buy. This 1 Habit Tells Them Everything
Inc. · Global
Responsiveness is a brand. Here’s why speed wins when everything else is equal.
Geopolitics
'Never commit any mistake': Amit Shah urges youth to read Tilak's 'Gita Rahasya'
Times of India – World · India
NSA Doval Appeals To Young Generation To Place Country Before Self-Interest
Geopolitics
Nirmal Purja, star climber & elite British officer, dead on PoK peak
Times of India – World · India
9 Others Perished In Karakoram Avalanche -- 6 Nepalese, One Each From US, China, Pakistan & Oman
Geopolitics
White House uses anti-Trump singer Bad Bunny’s song for ICE video
South China Morning Post – World · China
The White House has used a song by Puerto Rican superstar Bad Bunny, a well-known opponent of US President Donald Trump’s immigration policies, as music for a …
Geopolitics
Fear stalks Kashmir’s brick kilns after terrorists kill 2 migrant workers
Times of India – World · India
Two migrant labourers were killed Friday evening in Kulgam, causing panic among workers. Brick kilns across south Kashmir halted operations as labourers stayed…
Entrepreneurship
Why So Many Successful CEOs Secretly Feel Like Frauds
Inc. · Global
Turns out, nobody has it all figured out.
Geopolitics
Spain pushes migrants back to Morocco as fallout deepens over mass border breach
The Washington Post – World · US
The crisis in Ceuta, on the African coast, instantly became a touchstone in the global migrant debate as suspicions swirled that the viral incident was orchest…
Geopolitics
Italy putting nearly all major cities on highest heat alert
BBC News – World · Europe
Some 19 major Italian cities - including Rome, Milan and Naples - are already on red alert, and by Monday all but two will be.
Entrepreneurship
Job Seekers Say Apple, Microsoft, and Meta Are Among the Worst for Ghosting Applicants. Now There’s a Website Tracking It
Inc. · Global
A new crowdsourced directory called DidTheyGhostYou.com is publicly calling out major employers for cutting off communication with job applicants.
Geopolitics
Ceuta | A slice of Europe in Africa
The Hindu – World · India
The Spanish exclave witnessed one of its largest migration crises, as up to 60,000 Moroccans breached its borders and arrived in the city, seeking asylum
Geopolitics
Israel says it killed several Hezbollah fighters in south Lebanon
South China Morning Post – World · China
The Israeli military said on Saturday that it killed several Hezbollah fighters in south Lebanon and that an Israeli soldier was injured there despite a ceasef…
Geopolitics
Amid row with Philippines, China issues new rules to assert control over South China Sea shoal
The Hindu – World · India
Under the rules, a routine patrol system will be established to promptly investigate and handle violations in accordance with the law
Geopolitics
Israeli strikes in Gaza kill two; medical supply warehouses hit
The Hindu – World · India
The Israeli military said, meanwhile, that it had struck five Hamas weapons depots in the Gaza Strip
Tech & Startups
Sam Altman is still making the case for parenting via ChatGPT
TechCrunch · US
OpenAI's CEO seemed excited to share a "cool use case" for parents.
Entrepreneurship
The Most Valuable Skill in the AI Age Can’t Be Automated
Inc. · Global
AI can build the plan. Humans still have to make it happen.
Geopolitics
US embassies urge citizens to consider departing Middle East
South China Morning Post – World · China
US embassies in capitals across the Middle East on Saturday warned American citizens to beware of an “unforeseen escalation” in the regional conflict and urged…
Geopolitics
U.S. embassies urge citizens to ‘consider departing’ from West Asia
The Hindu – World · India
The messages urged citizens to check flight details and to follow safety advice from local authorities
Geopolitics
Germany's long road to equality for same-sex couples
Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe
In 2001, same-sex couples in Germany were able to register a civil partnership for the first time. The Civil Partnership Act was a crucial step toward "marriag…
Geopolitics
Current Ebola outbreak worst ever in DR Congo, WHO says
BBC News – World · Europe
The current strain has so far killed 1,587 people, and there is currently no approved vaccine or treatment.
Entrepreneurship
Most Leaders Think They’re Good Listeners. The Research Says Otherwise
Inc. · Global
The leadership skill that matters most is also the hardest to master.
Entrepreneurship
The AI Boom Just Made This Tiny California Town America’s Most Expensive ZIP Code—and the Median Home Price Is Nearly $10 Million
Inc. · Global
AI wealth is reshaping Silicon Valley. It recently made one town the most expensive in the U.S.
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