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Geopolitics

Beijing to impose exit bans for export control, tech transfer breaches

South China Morning Post – World · China

Under new regulations, the Chinese government will soon be able to ban citizens from leaving the country if they violate export controls or rules on technology…

Entrepreneurship

Creators Built Billion-Dollar Audiences. Now the Industry Has a Management Problem

Inc. · Global

Brands want creators’ audiences. Creators want control.

Geopolitics

Need a robo pet buddy? Feline ginseng? The Hong Kong Cat Expo has got you covered

South China Morning Post – World · China

Thousands flocked to the opening day of the annual Hong Kong Cat Expo despite Friday’s rainstorm warnings, splashing out on products ranging from pet companion…

Geopolitics

Germany news: Unemployment tops 3 million as industry slumps

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

Over three million people are currently unemployed in Germany, with 1.1 million drawing unemployment checks, authorities say. Also, sales of air conditioners h…

General

Coal mine blast in Pakistan kills at least 32 miners and traps 10 others

NBC News – World · US

An explosion inside a coal mine in southwest Pakistan killed at least 32 miners and trapped 10 others underground in what officials believed to be life-threate…

Startups

7 Books about the importance of valuing your attention

Your Story · India

Discover 7 books that teach you to protect, manage, and value your attention while exploring focus, mindfulness, productivity, and intentional living.

Geopolitics

Archaeologists Find Hundreds of Ancient Glyphs in the Amazon

The New York Times – World · US

The geometric earthwork structures, carved into the ground with embankments and ditches, are in some cases more than 2,500 years old, researchers said.

Geopolitics

Huanggang’s stone-like facade inspired by rock-solid Shenzhen, Hong Kong ties

South China Morning Post – World · China

Aeons before Hong Kong and Shenzhen became bustling metropolises separated by a border and checkpoints, the stretches of land where they would eventually arise…

Geopolitics

Eco wins: From death strip to nature haven and other green surprises

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

A Cold War relic becomes a biodiversity haven, a Pokemon Go for trees and seagrass gets a second life. This week's eco wins come from some unexpected places.

Geopolitics

China is making a great leap forward in food production – this time for real

South China Morning Post – World · China

In June 1958, as China’s Great Leap Forward campaign gained traction, state media began reporting astronomical agricultural yields, including claims from centr…

Geopolitics

Despite immense power, the US delivers neither butter nor bullets

South China Morning Post – World · China

In America today, many low-income workers and households can’t get adequate healthcare or pay for food. Depending on who you ask, medical costs are the number …

Geopolitics

Passenger bus overturns in Algeria; at least 25 killed, 44 injured

The Hindu – World · India

Prime Minister Sifi Ghrieb arrived at the University ‌Hospital of ​Boumerdès where some of ⁠those injured had ⁠been taken

Geopolitics

Small insects, big damage: The global ant trade is booming

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

Legal or not, the trade in African ants bound for Europe is booming. What do hobbyists find appealing about these insects, and what risks does the trade pose t…

Geopolitics

Man Accused of Spying for Iran at British Air Base in Cyprus

The New York Times – World · US

Rashad Sultanov, a dual British and Azerbaijani citizen, was arrested after accusations he surveilled the military installation, a hub for Mideast operations, …

AI / Deep Tech

The Download: Montana’s new experimental drug rules

MIT Technology Review · Global

This is today’s edition of The Download, our weekday newsletter that provides a daily dose of what’s going on in the world of technology. Montana’s…

Geopolitics

India's 'Cockroach' protesters face ongoing legal pressure

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

After forcing the resignation of India's education minister, student activists say a crackdown continues despite government promises to drop criminal cases aga…

Geopolitics

Residents sign directives as Hong Kong’s new end-of-life law takes effect

South China Morning Post – World · China

Hong Kong octogenarian Chan Yiu-kuen is ready to let death take its course when the time comes. The 89-year-old said she would sign an advance medical directiv…

Geopolitics

China signals buildout of nuclear missile silos for ‘strategic trump cards’

South China Morning Post – World · China

China has given a rare acknowledgement that it has built more nuclear missile silos in recent years, with state television airing a documentary on the construc…

Entrepreneurship

Why Dunkin’ and Starbucks Are Betting on Bananas and What Every Business Can Learn

Inc. · Global

Bananas are trending. The strategy behind them is timeless.

Entrepreneurship

America’s Startup Boom Just Hit a Record High. Critics Say It’s Not What It Seems

Inc. · Global

The projected number of new payroll businesses is still rising. But the gap between applications and employers has fueled a debate over whether America’s start…

Entrepreneurship

Why Waiting for Quarterly Results is a Mistake

Inc. · Global

How to spot behaviors early, before they become lagging indicators in your team’s performance

Entrepreneurship

Why AI Is Forcing Companies to Rethink Executive Hiring

Inc. · Global

It’s time to shift the focus from “has done” to “can do.”

Entrepreneurship

How to Scale Without Chaos

Inc. · Global

An executive brief for growth minded leaders

Entrepreneurship

The Most Valuable Asset a Founder Can Build Isn’t a Product

Inc. · Global

How Rebecca Minkoff expanded beyond fashion by building a media ecosystem

Tech & Startups

Repeat founder Ryan Williams raises $10M seed for an AI startup for private credit managers

TechCrunch · US

Ellis AI announced Thursday its emergence from stealth with $10 million in seed funding.

Geopolitics

Pakistan, Bangladesh face economic squeeze as US-Iran crisis widens

South China Morning Post – World · China

Pakistan and Bangladesh are entering the latest phase of the US-Iran conflict with thinner cushions than many Asian economies, raising the risk that another oi…

Geopolitics

Why Trump’s proposed $100,000 OPT fee could hit Indian students hard

Indian Express – World · India

- Trump admin proposes $100,000 fee for OPT visas, targeting international graduates seeking U.S. work permits, impacting Indian students and U.S. employers. …

Geopolitics

Ceuta: Spain says most migrants have returned to Morocco

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

Spain's government said that an estimated 48,300 migrants were back in Morocco on Friday evening. Italy has temporarily suspended its Schengen free-travel pact…

Geopolitics

Archbishop of Canterbury vows to support £100m pledge helping communities affected by enslavement

The Guardian – World · Europe

During visit to Ghana, Sarah Mullally expresses regret and says controversial fund symbolises Christian belief in repentanceAt a former British castle where th…

Startups

Own it, launch it, talk to them: A practical playbook from Hostinger's CEO for Indian MSMEs

Your Story · India

In a fireside chat at the grand finale of MSME Sparks 2026, Hostinger CEO Giedrius Zakaitis focused on why building a business online is no longer a technical …

Entrepreneurship

Mark Cuban Says Effort Is Number 1 on the List of Things You Can Control. What’s Number 2?

Inc. · Global

Intelligent effort: Not just how hard you work, but how smart you work.

Geopolitics

UK singer Boy George pulls out of London musical after pro-Israel song backlash

South China Morning Post – World · China

British singer Boy George has pulled out of a West End production of the musical Jesus Christ Superstar after facing a backlash for releasing a pro-Israel song…

Geopolitics

Who is Nirmal Purja, renowned Nepalese climber missing on Pakistan mountain?

The Hindu – World · India

Renowned British-Nepali mountaineer Nirmal “Nimsdai” Purja is currently missing along with five other climbers following a devastating avalanche on Broad Peak,…

Geopolitics

Military flare-up between Houthis and Saudi Arabia challenges relative calm in Yemen

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

Riyadh and Yemen's Iran-backed Houthi rebels are on the brink of renewed conflict. Could war-ravaged Yemen be drawn into a wider Middle East war?

Geopolitics

Selling Burritos Back to Mexico: Chipotle’s Bold Expansion

The New York Times – World · US

As the Mexican-inspired American chain makes its debut in Mexico, it faces a major hurdle: convincing Mexicans to buy an Americanized take on their own nationa…

Geopolitics

OpenAI blinks in face-off with Chinese rivals, drops pricing for some models up to 80%

South China Morning Post – World · China

In a bid to defend its market share against rapidly advancing, lower-cost Chinese rivals, US artificial intelligence firm OpenAI has launched an aggressive pri…

Geopolitics

But at what cost? The Economist draws backlash over ‘eco-authoritarian’ China label

South China Morning Post – World · China

British publication The Economist has come under fire across social media for calling China an “eco-authoritarian” state over its Yangtze River fishing ban, wi…

Entrepreneurship

Under Armour’s Founder Once Bet His Last $2,000 in Atlantic City. Now He’s Making an Even Bigger Bet on the Brand’s Comeback

Inc. · Global

Before Under Armour became a multibillion-dollar brand, founder Kevin Plank maxed out five credit cards, lived off his mother’s food, and lost his last $2,000 …

Entrepreneurship

Think You Need 8 Glasses of Water a Day? Scientists Say the Real Answer Is Much Simpler

Inc. · Global

For decades, we’ve been told to drink 64 ounces of water a day. A major peer-reviewed study suggests that’s the wrong approach.

Tech & Startups

Daisy One Review: Comfy and Tactile Headphones

Wired · Global

The company’s first headphones look very stylish and have great tactile features but underwhelm on sound quality.

Startups

Startup news and updates: daily roundup (July 31, 2026)

Your Story · India

YourStory presents the daily news roundup from the Indian startup ecosystem and beyond. Here's the roundup for Friday, July 31, 2026.

General

Spain deploys military to Ceuta after thousands of migrants breach the border

NBC News – World · US

Spain is deploying its military to restore order at its border with Morocco in Ceuta after thousands of migrants streamed into the tiny Spanish territory, with…

Entrepreneurship

Traveling to Europe? Beware of the Credit Card Trap That’s Costing Tourists Big Money

Inc. · Global

Dynamic Currency Conversion has been catching travelers unawares for years. But there’s a new development that makes it even easier to fall into the trap.

Geopolitics

New EU team to crack down on AI deepfakes, illicit images and hacking

South China Morning Post – World · China

The European Union rolled out a new team on Friday to rein in AI companies across the world, in one of the most aggressive regulations the hi-tech sector has s…

Geopolitics

Spain's PM visits Ceuta after thousands breached border

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

Thousands of people continued pouring into Ceuta from Morocco during the night, after Spanish police lost control of the border. The head of the city governmen…

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