Current Affairs
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Source: BBC News – World ·
GeopoliticsA mayor in Japan announced her maternity leave - and got the whole country talking
In the face of criticism, Shoko Kawata, 35, says she loves her job and is proud to be taking time off to have a baby.
Source: TechCrunch ·
Tech & StartupsThiel Capital’s Jack Selby nabs stakes in hot startups like Etched through Arizona connections
Selby's VC firm, Copper Sky Capital, is currently raising a $300 million second fund, according to a regulatory filing.
Source: The New York Times – World ·
GeopoliticsKyiv Residents Pick Up the Pieces After the Latest Russian Assault
The latest deadly night in Ukraine, more than four years after Russia’s full-scale invasion, showed how the toll for civilians continues to mount.
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsWhy Hong Kong firms looking to integrate AI must consider fresh grads
Hong Kong is trapped in a structural economic paradox that threatens both its long-term competitiveness and social stability. Organisations are paralysed by the urgent need for ar…
Source: Al Jazeera – News ·
GeopoliticsOyarzabal scores two goals as Spain dominates Austria in World Cup knockout
Mikel Oyarzabal's brace allows the European champions to dominate Austria and move on to the round of 16.
Source: The Hindu – World ·
GeopoliticsU.K.'s likely next PM Andy Burnham says he has not decided on his Finance Minister
He said he didn’t have “all the details” of the Defence Investment Plan ahead of its publication as it had been part of an internal government process, but said would fund defen…
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsTaylor Swift and Travis Kelce kick off wedding celebrations: ‘she is our queen’
The first act of pop sensation Taylor Swift’s wedding to NFL star Travis Kelce kicked off Thursday, with a rehearsal dinner for 100 guests ahead of a star-studded extravaganza at …
Source: Inc. ·
EntrepreneurshipThese 2 Electric Vehicle Companies Just Posted Surprisingly Strong Quarters
Both Tesla and Rivian reported encouraging delivery figures for their EVs during a period that saw high gas prices.
Source: The Hindu – World ·
GeopoliticsWHO declares cruise ship hantavirus outbreak over
There were 12 confirmed and one probable case stemming from the MV Hondius, including three deaths
Source: BBC News – World ·
GeopoliticsEbola treatments trial begins in the Democratic Republic of Congo
According to WHO data, there have been 1,406 confirmed cases of the disease in DRC, with 301 suspected cases and 438 deaths.
Source: The New York Times – World ·
GeopoliticsWith Attacks on Crimea, Ukraine Hopes to Pressure Putin to End the War
Escalating drone strikes, fuel shortages and power cuts in the region Russia annexed are among the factors turning up the heat on President Vladimir V. Putin.
Source: Al Jazeera – News ·
GeopoliticsCould water become a flashpoint between Islamabad and New Delhi?
Pakistan has warned India over the Indus Water Treaty.
Source: Times of India – World ·
GeopoliticsBank of Baroda enters 5.7k crore settlement with creditors of NMC Health
Bank of Baroda has settled a major legal dispute, agreeing to pay $600 million to administrators of the collapsed NMC Health group. This out-of-court agreement concludes years of …
Source: The New York Times – World ·
GeopoliticsHappy Birthday, America
On the country’s 250th anniversary, what is actually being celebrated?
Source: Al Jazeera – News ·
GeopoliticsWHO declares cruise-linked hantavirus outbreak officially over
WHO declares cruise-linked hantavirus outbreak over as final exposed person completes quarantine and tests negative.
Source: Wired ·
Tech & StartupsHow Big Is ‘Love Island USA’? More Than 10 Million People Are Already on Its App
“We have more people voting on the ‘Love Island USA’ app than we do in many political elections taking place across the country,” says the show's executive producer.
Source: The Hindu – World ·
GeopoliticsAt least nine killed as explosive device goes off in cafe in Syria's Damascus
The explosion near the main courthouse complex left 20 others wounded
Source: TechCrunch ·
Tech & StartupsIQM, Europe’s first public quantum company, admits the future of the tech is uncertain
IQM, a full-stack quantum company out of Finland, went public on the Nasdaq today at a valuation of about $1.9 billion.
Source: The New York Times – World ·
GeopoliticsVatican Excommunicates Society of St. Pius X, in First Major Crisis for Pope Leo
The move against the Society of St. Pius X followed its defiance of Pope Leo XIV by consecrating new bishops against his wishes.
Source: Times of India – World ·
Geopolitics'Minor' drop in mileage of vehicles due to E20, says Hardeep Singh Puri
Petroleum Minister Hardeep Singh Puri addressed public concerns regarding ethanol-blended fuel, dismissing social media narratives as "make-believe." He clarified that any mileage…
Source: Times of India – World ·
GeopoliticsPharma pricing norms for new drugs eased
The government has significantly reformed the Drugs (Prices Control) Order, 2013, easing compliance for drugmakers. Overcharging liability is now narrowed, focusing only on stock …
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsUS lawmakers push for fewer tax breaks to reduce reliance on China technology
A growing number of US lawmakers see the tax code as a way to shift corporate America’s reliance on Chinese technology, framing economic ties as a national security risk, seen mos…
Source: BBC News – World ·
GeopoliticsFormer Olympian indicted for allegedly vandalising Washington Reflecting Pool
US authorities charged him with property destruction after renovations championed by President Donald Trump appeared to go awry.
Source: Al Jazeera – News ·
GeopoliticsUK’s likely next leader Andy Burnham vows to fully fund defence plans
Andy Burnham says the UK must take the defence investment plan 'very seriously' despite 4.7bn-pound funding hole.
Source: Times of India – World ·
GeopoliticsSC nixes rulings by NCLT, NCLAT based on fake AI citations
The Supreme Court has nullified orders from NCLT and NCLAT due to their reliance on fabricated AI-generated case laws. Justices cautioned against unchecked AI use, emphasizing hum…
Source: Times of India – World ·
GeopoliticsPM Modi, Japan's Sanae Takaichi push for early Quad meet
Prime Minister Modi and his Japanese counterpart reaffirmed commitment to an early Quad summit, stressing freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz and opposing restrictive me…
Source: The Washington Post – World ·
GeopoliticsRussia rocks Ukrainian capital with massive assault, killing at least 25
Dozens were injured overnight in Kyiv during an attack that caused fires and explosions throughout the city.
Source: Al Jazeera – News ·
GeopoliticsTrump administration aims to cut regulations on US commercial fishing
Scallop fishing had been banned in the New England waters since 1994 on account of overfishing.
Source: Inc. ·
EntrepreneurshipHackers Breach Sensitive Government Network Used for World Cup and Major U.S. Event Security
The platform is unclassified. The information inside it may not be.
Source: Al Jazeera – News ·
GeopoliticsUK culture minister quits X over ‘abuse and misinformation’
UK Department of Culture, Media and Sport will also stop using social media platform.
Source: The New York Times – World ·
GeopoliticsSee How Europe’s Heat Waves Melted the Alps’ Glaciers
The snowfall from last winter disappeared a month sooner than usual, after two early hot spells. Huge volumes of exposed ice are now starting to vanish.
Source: TechCrunch ·
Tech & StartupsJersey Mike’s IPO illustrates how bad the AI hype has become
Just for kicks, I took a look at Jersey Mike's IPO documents. Surely a sandwich shop would have no need to mention AI. But lo and behold.
Source: Al Jazeera – News ·
GeopoliticsViolent clashes as Albania’s anti-government protests continue
Violent clashes as Albania’s anti-government protests continue
Source: Times of India – World ·
GeopoliticsTo avoid legal battles, ED settles 150 Fema cases with RBI nod
The Enforcement Directorate is opting for large-scale compounding of Foreign Exchange Management Act (Fema) cases, with the Reserve Bank of India's approval, to expedite resolutio…
Source: The New York Times – World ·
GeopoliticsPutin Retaliates With New Strikes After Ukraine Takes the War to Russia
Ukraine is taking the war to Russia, but so far President Vladimir V. Putin’s response has been to keep attacking, including with deadly ballistic missile and drone strikes in Kyi…
Source: The New York Times – World ·
GeopoliticsRussia Bombards Ukrainian Capital With Deadly Wave of Attacks
At least 27 people were killed in drone and missile strikes on Kyiv that damaged several residential buildings across the city, the authorities said.
Source: Times of India – World ·
GeopoliticsAfter WhatsApp, Centre sends notices to Telegram, Signal
Following a directive to Meta, the Indian government has now issued notices to Telegram and Signal, demanding explanations on their existing username systems. Authorities are seek…
Source: The New York Times – World ·
GeopoliticsUkrainian Charged With Sabotaging Pipelines Between Russia and Germany
A man identified only as Serhii K. is accused of overseeing an undersea bombing in 2022 that cut off a key source of Russian gas revenues.
Source: Inc. ·
EntrepreneurshipNvidia CEO Jensen Huang’s Iconic Leather Jacket Is Up for Auction—Why It Could Fetch $60,000
The tech world’s most famous “uniform” is up for auction at Sotheby’s. Experts expect it to sell for a six-figure sum.
Source: Inc. ·
EntrepreneurshipIf Your Business Can’t Pass This 3-Question Test, Your Customers Probably Feel Scammed
Are you creating value people knowingly want to pay for, or are you just good at collecting money people didn’t intend to spend?
Source: Inc. ·
EntrepreneurshipWhat Happens When 3 Billion WhatsApp Users Fight Over Usernames? We’re Starting to Find Out
WhatsApp is rolling out usernames, and there are already signs of fraud. Here’s how to reserve yours.
Source: The New York Times – World ·
GeopoliticsTeenage Boys Who Raped Girls in Fordingbridge, England, Have Sentences Revised
Two teenagers were given four-year custodial sentences on Thursday after an appeals court determined that their earlier sentencing, which included no time in detention, was too le…
Source: Al Jazeera – News ·
GeopoliticsPortugal 2-1 Croatia: FIFA World Cup 2026 – as it happened
All the updates from our live commentary stream coverage, as Cristiano Ronaldo's Portugal reach the last 16.
Source: Inc. ·
EntrepreneurshipAs Other Sandwich Chains Struggle, Jersey Mike’s Makes a Major IPO Move
After decades as a privately held franchise, Jersey Mike’s is opening itself up to public investors for the first time.
Source: The Guardian – World ·
GeopoliticsAFP assessing allegation of Gaza war crimes committed by Australian citizen serving in IDF
Exclusive: Claims against Israel Defense Forces battalion include deliberate targeting and destruction of residential buildings in 2023 and 2024 without military justificationFoll…
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