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Geopolitics

‘Cockroaches’ and crackdowns: Can Pakistan’s Gen Z storm the barricades?

Times of India – World · India

- Indrajeet Rai is TOI Online's editor, blending research and social sector experience. - Holds a PhD in International Politics from JNU. - Balances fast-p…

Geopolitics

One inmate killed, six wounded in Sri Lanka prison riot, says police

The Hindu – World · India

The violence at the Mahara Prison outside Colombo came about a month after clashes at another overcrowded jail killed 10 guards and 21 inmates in Sri Lanka’s w…

Geopolitics

Hong Kong set for heavy showers, squally thunderstorms over next few days

South China Morning Post – World · China

Hongkongers should brace for more bad weather over the next few days. The Hong Kong Observatory warned on Saturday that showers would be heavy at times with sq…

Tech & Startups

Uber is building an autonomous vehicle empire, and here’s every company it’s using to do it

TechCrunch · US

Uber has partnered with — and in some cases made direct investments in — about 30 autonomous vehicle companies over the past two years. Here's the list and the…

Entrepreneurship

A Brooklyn Chef Lost His Pop-Up. Then His Business Took Off

Inc. · Global

Christopher Martin’s restaurant business was thrown into crisis when he lost his location. Instead of chasing work, he focused inward and found surprising oppo…

Entrepreneurship

America Has Millions of Open Jobs. So Why Can’t People Find Work?

Inc. · Global

Companies are hiring. Workers are searching. The gap is the problem.

Geopolitics

Spain to put containment fence on Ceuta's border with Morocco after frontier rush that killed 67

The Hindu – World · India

“We are relentless against those who break the law,” Spanish Interior Minister Fernando Grande-Marlaska told journalists in Ceuta

Geopolitics

In Iran, the U.S. Appears Headed for a Strategic Defeat, Allies Fear

The New York Times – World · US

With none of President Trump’s aims accomplished and the Strait of Hormuz closed, U.S. allies see dysfunction and vulnerability from the war.

Geopolitics

Video shows inferno after Russian missile barrage leaves 9 dead in Ukraine

Times of India – World · India

Russia launched a fresh wave of missile and drone strikes across Ukraine. These attacks killed at least nine people and injured more than thirty others. Kyiv…

Geopolitics

2,000-pound US bomb hits Iran family home; Centcom says 'we never target civilians'

Times of India – World · India

- US airstrike hit family home on Iran’s Qeshm Island. - Iranian officials and NYT confirmed strike via footage analysis. - Qeshm Island is a strategic loc…

Geopolitics

Famed climber Nirmal Purja among 10 killed in avalanche

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

A major search was launched after an avalanche struck the expedition high on Pakistan's Broad Peak. The confirmation ended hopes of a rescue and marked the los…

Geopolitics

Spanish PM calls for urgent EU meeting after ‘selfish’ responses to Ceuta crisis

The Guardian – World · Europe

Pedro Sánchez hits out at ‘polarising and unlawful reaction’ over mass crossing into Spanish enclave in north AfricaEurope live – latest updatesSpain’s prime m…

Geopolitics

Nirmal Purja, Renowned Mountaineer, Is Found Dead After Pakistan Avalanche

The New York Times – World · US

The British-Nepali mountaineer was one of 10 climbers who were struck by an avalanche on Thursday on Broad Peak, one of the world’s highest mountains.

Geopolitics

EU offered Spain support ‘from first moment’ of Ceuta crisis, says von der Leyen, after Sánchez hits out – Europe live

The Guardian – World · Europe

‘Not a single person reached mainland Spain or rest of EU,’ says European Commission president, after Spanish PM condemned ‘selfish, polarising’ reaction of so…

Geopolitics

Trump vows to push $1.8bn slush fund as Senate committee set to reconsider AG nomination

The Guardian – World · Europe

After declaring ‘anti-weaponization’ fund ‘dead’, Trump reverses and says he’ll revive it despite Senate oppositionThe US Senate judiciary committee has schedu…

Geopolitics

Migration Surge on the Spain-Morocco Border

The New York Times – World · US

Our Madrid bureau chief, Jason Horowitz, visits the coastal town of Ceuta, a Spanish territory in North Africa where there has been an unprecedented influx of …

Geopolitics

Justice Dept. Subpoenas Times Freelancer in Effort to Identify Sources

The New York Times – World · US

A previously undisclosed subpoena, involving reporting on a failed SEAL Team 6 mission in North Korea, reflects the government’s expanding campaign to investig…

Geopolitics

India cracks down on protesters accused of ‘abusing’ Modi

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Police cases, social media takedowns and online abuse have followed many who took part in India’s youth protests.

Geopolitics

Nepal’s famed climber and 9 others die in avalanche in Pakistan

South China Morning Post – World · China

Celebrated Nepali climber Nirmal Purja, who set a record for the fastest ascent of the world’s 14 highest mountains, died in an ‌avalanche during an expedition…

Geopolitics

Zelensky says Ukraine has ‘no interceptors’ as ballistic missiles hit Kyiv

The Washington Post – World · US

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky had appealed for American air-defense missiles during a White House meeting on Tuesday.

Geopolitics

Ladakh Police file zero FIR against influencer over alleged anti-Amit Shah Facebook video

Times of India – World · India

- Ladakh Police registered a zero FIR against influencer Yogesh Parmar. - FIR relates to Facebook video circulation. - Video content under investigation fo…

Geopolitics

Mountaineer Nirmal Purja killed in Pakistan avalanche, his company says

BBC News – World · Europe

The renowned mountaineer was known for scaling the world's 14 highest peaks in just over six months in 2019.

Geopolitics

Hong Kong gauges public views on 50:50 split for public flats, subsidised sale homes

South China Morning Post – World · China

Hong Kong authorities are gauging public feedback on a possible shift in the supply ratio of public rental flats to subsidised sale homes to an even 50:50 spli…

Geopolitics

'Disappointed with PM Modi': Shehzad Poonawalla’s sarcastic 'dictator' jibe at oppn

Times of India – World · India

Taking a jibe at PM Modi's critics, Shehzad Poonawalla expressed "disappointment" with Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership style. He sarcastically sugge…

Geopolitics

Israeli strike destroys Gaza hospital warehouse

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Israeli strike destroys medical supplies warehouse at Gaza's Al-Aqsa Martyrs Hospital, staff say.

Geopolitics

'Dump her body in canal': Man dies by suicide after telling kin he killed wife on vc

Times of India – World · India

A villager allegedly murdered his wife and then committed suicide. He made a video call to relatives claiming the murder before his death. The wife, Gagana, is…

Geopolitics

Pain or gain? US moves to decouple its defence industry from China’s rare earths

South China Morning Post – World · China

A recent US executive order requires major arms manufacturers to trace their multi-tier supply chains and actively phase out Chinese rare earths, aiming to end…

Entrepreneurship

Your Employees Are Already Using AI — Whether You Know It or Not

Inc. · Global

The biggest AI rollout may have happened without you.

Tech & Startups

Apps that help you break free from doomscrolling and get active

TechCrunch · US

If you’re looking to cut back on screen time and get a little more active, here’s a roundup of the apps that might help.

Geopolitics

Germany storm leaves 1 dead, 3 seriously injured

South China Morning Post – World · China

A man has been killed and three people seriously injured after a severe storm struck the Saxon Switzerland region in the eastern German state of Saxony, police…

Geopolitics

Infantino’s FIFA crisis: What is reaction to World Cup investment U-turn?

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Backlash to FIFA's private investment plan for World Cups and events was huge; now football reacts to U-turn's fallout.

Geopolitics

Is Spain being punished?

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

In the months leading up to the crisis in Ceuta, pro-Israel voices conspicuously raised the issue of the enclave

Geopolitics

Dozens injured as earthquake hits near Naples in seismic swarm

The Guardian – World · Europe

At least five taken to hospital and about 300 evacuated in strongest quake to hit southern Italian region in 40 yearsAt least 26 people have been injured after…

Geopolitics

Russian Missiles Kill 9 in Kyiv After Trump Backs Off Air-Defense Pledge

The New York Times – World · US

Ukraine’s supply of Patriot missile interceptors is dwindling, and on Friday, President Trump backed away from his promise to let Ukraine make them itself.

Geopolitics

Children run marathon to spotlight Gaza’s growing orphan crises

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Children run marathon to spotlight Gaza's growing orphan crisis

Geopolitics

'A lot of negative thoughts': Jaismine reveals how she went from hospital bed to CWG gold

Times of India – World · India

Jaismine Lamboria won the Commonwealth Games 57kg gold medal after a significant illness. She battled a high fever and concussion during the Asian Championship…

Geopolitics

Spain secures Ceuta border with floating barrier after mass crossings and 67 deaths

Times of India – World · India

- Spain installs 500m floating barrier near Ceuta to address migrant influx from Morocco. - Barrier aims to block migrants from entering Spain via the Medite…

Geopolitics

Top mountaineer Nirmal Purja confirmed dead after 11 hit by avalanche in Pakistan

The Guardian – World · Europe

Other members of expedition led by world-renowned climber on Broad Peak have also died, climbing company saysA world-renowned Nepali mountaineer and former UK …

Geopolitics

Samudra Manthan explained: How India’s offshore oil push can be a game-changer

Times of India – World · India

The Samudra Manthan – National Offshore Exploration Scheme aims to unlock India’s offshore oil and gas potential. This will be done through large-scale seismic…

Geopolitics

India’s balancing act to attract more investment from China, U.S. and boost trade

The Hindu – World · India

This balancing act has seen gradual and incremental relaxations in several long-held policies of the government — whether it has to do with FDI in e-commerce, …

Tech & Startups

What’s the best handheld mini fan?

TechCrunch · US

From premium Shark and Dyson offerings to random Amazon devices, these mini fans will make your sweaty summer a little more managable.

Geopolitics

Nine killed in strikes on Kyiv, as Ukraine sinks Russian container ship

BBC News – World · Europe

The attack comes as Moscow escalates deadly ballistic missile attacks on the Ukrainian capital.

Geopolitics

Italy suspends EU Schengen free-travel pact with Spain over Ceuta crisis

The Hindu – World · India

Italy does not share a land border with Spain, but the measure — which looks certain to anger ‌Madrid — will impact people travelling by plane or boat between …

Geopolitics

Rs 32 crore, boardroom feud, contract killers: How chairman plotted MD’s murder

Times of India – World · India

A financial dispute over thirty-two crore rupees allegedly led to a murder conspiracy. GSM Foils chairman Sagar Bhanusali is accused of hiring contract killer…

Geopolitics

Bengal CM, Jantar Mantar protest: SIT reveals arrested JeM operative's target list

Times of India – World · India

An alleged Jaish-e-Mohammed operative was arrested by West Bengal STF. Hamim Mondal planned to target Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari and disrupt a Delhi prote…

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