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Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsWhat Philippine president’s visit reveals about Canada’s Indo-Pacific ambitions
Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jnr’s trip to Canada highlights deepening ties at a time when Ottawa is seeking to court middle powers and establish its presence in the Indo…
Source: Indian Express – World ·
GeopoliticsFrom ‘Mugshot’ watches to crypto: How Donald Trump made $2.3 billion after returning to the White House
Here are four clear bullet points summarizing the article: • Trump made at least $2.3 billion from his various assets after returning to the White House. • He earned $4.7 million…
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsFerrari owner sues ‘unapologetic’ Chinese parents whose kids scratched $530,000 supercar
A Ferrari owner in southwest China is considering legal action after some children used his supercar as a slide, damaging it while their parents remained unapologetic. Zhang, from…
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsNew technologies power China’s Tesla challengers to monthly sales records
Chinese Tesla challengers Leapmotor and Zeekr, banking on their latest battery and self-driving technologies, bucked a downward trend in domestic electric vehicle sales with recor…
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsA year of momentum: why Lingnan University’s rise matters beyond the rankings
[The content of this article has been produced by our advertising partner.] When Canton Tower lit up on 1 July to celebrate Lingnan University’s achievement as the world’s top uni…
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsNo more warnings for litterbugs as Malaysia’s Penang deploys bodycams
Malaysia’s heritage state of Penang has begun using body camera footage to prosecute litterbugs, widening a national clean-up drive that could see offenders fined or ordered by a …
Source: Times of India – World ·
Geopolitics'1st he cheats, then calls': Old clip shows Siya in heated call at nightclub
An old video of Siya Goyal, accused in her fiancé Ketan Agarwal's murder, has resurfaced, showing her in a nightclub using abusive language. Another clip shows her at a family fun…
Source: Times of India – World ·
GeopoliticsUS striker gets red card, which means free pizzas worth $1 million; here is how
Here are four clear bullet points summarizing the article: • TOI World Desk has a team of experienced journalists and writers who work tirelessly to bring readers the latest glob…
Source: Your Story ·
StartupsMichael Cronin wants Couchbase APAC to win the AI data race
Michael Cronin, Managing Director for Asia Pacific at Couchbase, is driving regional growth by building high-performing teams and expanding the company's presence.
Source: Al Jazeera – News ·
GeopoliticsTaiwan needs to become a ‘hornet’s nest’ of drones, US diplomat says
De facto US ambassador Raymond Greene says drones represent a 'game-changing opportunity' to enhance Taiwan's security.
Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) – World ·
GeopoliticsHospital fire in northern Germany kills two
A fire at a hospital in the northern German town of Ludwigslust has killed two people. But preliminary reports of dozens of injured appear to have been false.
Source: Times of India – World ·
GeopoliticsHas obtaining cop cover become 8th ritual for a valid marriage: HC
Madhya Pradesh High Court has cautioned lawyers against advising newlyweds to seek police protection without genuine threats, calling it a potential "eighth ritual" after marriage…
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsBeijing’s liaison office in Hong Kong restructured, stressing youth, district work
Beijing’s liaison office in Hong Kong has been restructured, with its Economic Department split into two and its district-level groups expanded, a move that an analyst said reflec…
Source: TechCrunch ·
Tech & StartupsIndian tech tycoon bets $30M of his own money to build AI alternative to Microsoft Office
Neo is Bhavin Turakhia’s fifth venture and his latest involving enterprise software. This time he's taking on Microsoft Office, Google Apps with AI.
Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) – World ·
GeopoliticsGoogle must pay record €4.1 billion fine, top EU court rules
The EU's highest court has thrown out an appeal by Google against a record antitrust fine. The tech giant had argued that the bloc was unfairly penalizing innovation.
Source: Times of India – World ·
GeopoliticsMahua names 16 'BJP goons' over mob attack, alleges police watched as eggs hurled
Trinamool Congress MP Mahua Moitra alleged a mob attack by BJP workers at a party office in West Bengal's Nadia district. She identified 16 individuals, claiming police remained s…
Source: Al Jazeera – News ·
GeopoliticsBelgium fans erupt after latest-ever goal seals place in last 16
Belgium fans celebrate a dramatic 3-2 victory over Senegal in extra time.
Source: Times of India – World ·
Geopolitics'Jana Nayagan' clears censor: Vijay's final film likely to hit theatres this month
Vijay's final film, 'Jana Nayagan,' has reportedly cleared its censor hurdle, receiving an 'A' certificate. This significant development resolves the major issue that delayed its …
Source: Al Jazeera – News ·
GeopoliticsOil prices fall to levels not seen since start of US-Israel war on Iran
Brent falls below $71 a barrel amid reports of progress in talks to end the war permanently.
Source: Times of India – World ·
GeopoliticsAfter losing home in Kashmir, family loses only child in Delhi hit-and-run
Parents of Sarthak Mattoo, killed in a Delhi hit-and-run, have released an emotional video alleging police inaction and questioning the investigation. Their only child was struck …
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsChina’s Wang Yi to test whether transatlantic turmoil can soften Europe’s Nordic hawks
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi kicks off a rare tour of Europe’s Nordic countries on Thursday, as Beijing tests whether it can use shifting geopolitical sands to find openings a…
Source: Times of India – World ·
GeopoliticsHilarious! Djokovic pranks ball girl, leaves Wimbledon crowd in splits - Watch
Novak Djokovic entertained Wimbledon fans with a playful prank on a ball girl during his second-round match against Stefanos Tsitsipas before cruising to a 6-3, 6-4, 6-2 victory. …
Source: Your Story ·
StartupsGovt asks WhatsApp to halt username rollout, issues notice to Meta
The Centre has asked Meta to pause WhatsApp's username rollout in India over concerns it could enable impersonation, phishing and fraud, and has sought a detailed explanation with…
Source: The Guardian – World ·
GeopoliticsEU-approved pesticide found to have potential effects on brain development
New study on fluazinam’s neurotoxicity comes up with different findings from earlier report based on manufacturer’s dataResearchers who re-ran a crucial fungicide study on neuroto…
Source: The Guardian – World ·
GeopoliticsEngland’s mayors should be given sweeping new powers, says devolution expert
Exclusive: Burnham-aligned thinktank calls for devolution of public services including social care, childcare and skillsMayors should be given power over a wide range of public se…
Source: The Guardian – World ·
Geopolitics‘Exploratory and curious animals’: mysterious rise in orca sightings off Northumberland coast
Reasons for increase not clear but experts say it could be welcome sign marine ecosystem is becoming healthierThe Farne Islands off the Northumberland coast have long drawn fans o…
Source: BBC News – World ·
GeopoliticsPeople smuggler convicted in France found by BBC living in UK and seeking asylum
Once described as "the godfather" of French migrant camps, he has been working in a Leicestershire village.
Source: BBC News – World ·
Geopolitics'Two weeks after her death I got a call': Gaza patients face agonising delays for evacuation
An estimated 300 Palestinians referred for treatment abroad have died since the ceasefire began, according to Gaza's Hamas-run health ministry.
Source: BBC News – World ·
Geopolitics'Beautiful and terrible' - the world's thoughts on the US at 250
From Brazil to India to Egypt, the BBC asked people across the world what they think of America today.
Source: Times of India – World ·
GeopoliticsJapanese PM Sanae Takaichi meets PM Modi, receives ceremonial welcome at Rashtrapati Bhawan
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi received a ceremonial welcome at Rashtrapati Bhavan today, marking the start of her three-day official visit to India. She will attend the 1…
Source: Al Jazeera – News ·
GeopoliticsSurvivors look to foreign aid after the earthquakes in Venezuela
Al Jazeera’s Teresa Bo reports from a golf course turned relief centre in Venezuela.
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsHong Kong police search 15 in former July 1 protest areas, man taken away
Hong Kong police stopped and searched 15 people on July 1 in areas where protests were previously held, with one man wearing a T-shirt with political undertones taken away. The fo…
Source: Al Jazeera – News ·
GeopoliticsCalifornia gets Bruce Lee Day in a first for US state’s Chinese Americans
Bruce Lee Day aims to honour the San Francisco-born martial arts legend as a cultural bridge and Asian-American icon.
Source: Times of India – World ·
Geopolitics'Happy Birthday': Ahead of July 4, Trump says he delivered his promise on 'plummeting' oil prices
Former President Donald Trump announced that the Freedom Fuel Network will slash gas prices at 25 Philadelphia-area stations on July 3rd as a "Happy Birthday" gift ahead of Americ…
Source: Times of India – World ·
GeopoliticsWatch: China unveils truck-mounted EMALS that fires drones into sky in seconds
China has unveiled a truck-mounted electromagnetic aircraft launch system, enabling fixed-wing drones to take flight without traditional runways. This mobile platform, adaptable f…
Source: Times of India – World ·
GeopoliticsLukaku plays peacemaker as Belgium teammates clash before stunning comeback vs Senegal
Belgium staged a sensational World Cup comeback against Senegal, winning 3-2 in a dramatic Round of 32 clash. Trailing 0-2 until the 86th minute, striker Romelu Lukaku first diffu…
Source: Your Story ·
StartupsIndian startups raise $6.9B in H1 2026 as VC funding rebounds
Venture capital funding into Indian startups for the first six months of the year touched $6.9 billion, raising hopes that capital inflow will surpass 2025 levels by the end of th…
Source: The New York Times – World ·
GeopoliticsU.S. Resumes Dollar Transfers to Iraq After Monthslong Suspension
The Trump administration had halted the shipments to Iraq as part of its efforts to pressure the Baghdad government to distance itself from Iran.
Source: The New York Times – World ·
GeopoliticsCan the World’s Largest Stadium Explain the Global Economy?
High growth rates and surging exports in Vietnam mask deep frustrations in one of Asia’s most ambitious countries.
Source: The New York Times – World ·
GeopoliticsCan Companies Embrace A.I. Without Layoffs? This One Says It Is Trying to.
The German software giant SAP says it is betting that employees can reinvent jobs instead of eliminating them. Experts are divided on whether it will work.
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsFrom AI chips to energy drinks: Hong Kong’s biggest listing deals of 2026 so far
Hong Kong’s stock exchange ranked second globally by capital raised in the first half of 2026, with total proceeds from initial public offerings and secondary listings rising 84.3…
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsTighter site safety urged after Hong Kong records over 60 industrial accidents
Hong Kong labour unions have urged worksite supervisors to step up risk assessments and precautionary measures to strengthen work safety culture, as the city reported at least 62 …
Source: Al Jazeera – News ·
GeopoliticsUS designates Ecuador’s Chone Killers gang as ‘terrorist’ organisation
Ecuador's government praises the US for backing President Noboa's campaign to dismantle gang-crime networks.
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsVenezuela faces post-quake medical crisis as threat of infections looms
Doctors said Wednesday they feared the aftermath of Venezuela’s devastating twin earthquakes could trigger a widening medical crisis marked by untreated injuries, infectious disea…
Source: Indian Express – World ·
GeopoliticsHormuz, de-escalation channels, frozen funds: What happened at Iran-US talks in Doha
Here are four clear bullet points summarizing the article: • The US and Iran concluded indirect talks in Doha, discussing shipping routes in the Strait of Hormuz, frozen funds, a…
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