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Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsSingapore warns of ‘severe’ haze in August, September from El Nino effect
Some years it comes, and some years it does not. But, drifting up and across the Strait of Malacca, it can hang in the air for weeks on end over cities such as Singapore and Kuala…
Source: Al Jazeera – News ·
GeopoliticsGerman prosecutors charge Ukrainian suspect over Nord Stream explosions
Prosecutors allege a yacht was used in the sabotage of pipelines, with the suspect leading the operation.
Source: Times of India – World ·
Geopolitics'Optional, protected, not searchable': WhatsApp answers FAQs on 'Username' feature
WhatsApp is clarifying its upcoming username feature amidst government concerns about potential fraud and impersonation. The company assures users usernames are optional and will …
Source: Times of India – World ·
Geopolitics'Our chats being monitored': Dipke alleges phone surveillance as protest enters day 13
Here are four clear bullet points summarizing the article: • The Times of India (TOI) has a dedicated news desk operating 24/7. • The team is committed to delivering current and …
Source: Al Jazeera – News ·
GeopoliticsLawyer takes Trump to task over unchecked presidential powers
Constitutional lawyer Bruce Fein says the US was founded on the principle that governments exist to protect rights.
Source: Al Jazeera – News ·
GeopoliticsEU border rules causing travel chaos ahead of summer peak, industry warns
European airlines and airports call for flexibility to suspend digital border system amid severe delays.
Source: BBC News – World ·
GeopoliticsCanadian boy, 11, dies of rabies after waking to bat on his face
Rabies infections are rare in Canada. There have been 28 human deaths due to rabies in the country since 1924.
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsPhilippines’ abortion ban drives women to risky, underground services
The arrest of a 65-year-old woman accused of selling abortion pills in Manila has offered a glimpse into the shadow economy growing around ending unwanted pregnancies in the Phili…
Source: Al Jazeera – News ·
GeopoliticsOn the front line of Congo’s Ebola outbreak
Al Jazeera's Catherine Wambua-Soi reports from Bunia, on the front line of the Ebola response.
Source: Al Jazeera – News ·
GeopoliticsUSA beat Bosnia 2-0 despite Balogun red card, enter World Cup last 16
Balogun scored USA's first goal but was sent off for a foul but the home team scored another goal to knock out Bosnia.
Source: Times of India – World ·
GeopoliticsWatch: 'Kya kar raha hai, yaar?' — Abhishek frustrated after Kishan mix-up
Ishan Kishan suffered a second successive run-out dismissal after a mix-up with Abhishek Sharma in India's first T20I against England. A frustrated Abhishek was heard saying, "Tu …
Source: The Guardian – World ·
GeopoliticsRussian missile and drone strikes in Ukraine capital kill two and injure 16
Multiple explosions heard in Kyiv with a hotel and several residential buildings on fireRussia launched a large-scale attack on Ukraine’s capital Kyiv with missiles and drones ove…
Source: The New York Times – World ·
GeopoliticsRussia Strikes Ukraine as Explosions Rock Capital of Kyiv
President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine had warned hours earlier that Russia was preparing another “massive strike” on Kyiv.
Source: Times of India – World ·
GeopoliticsCritical minerals to semiconductor: What's on the agenda as Japan PM reaches India
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is in New Delhi for a three-day visit, focusing on the 16th India-Japan Annual Summit. Discussions will center on deepening cooperation in e…
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsRobots to the rescue as South Korea battles severe labour crunch
Unstaffed coffee shops, ramen eateries and flower outlets are spreading across South Korea as owners turn to robots and self-service to overcome rising labour costs in a business…
Source: Times of India – World ·
GeopoliticsWatch: 9-storey Kyiv apartment building partially collapses after Russian attack
Kyiv endured a devastating overnight missile and drone assault, with a residential building partially collapsing and multiple fires erupting. This follows Ukraine's own long-range…
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsPDD embraces China’s ‘city of the future’ after bruising regulatory clash and record fine
The operator of budget online marketplaces Temu and Pinduoduo is ramping up its commitment in a state-backed development zone – dubbed a “city of the future” in official discourse…
Source: The Guardian – World ·
GeopoliticsPotentially inappropriate asset transfers could deprive Christian Brothers abuse survivors of pay, government tells court
‘Obviously disturbing’ if Catholic order’s historical sales of millions in property for $1 results in lack of money for victims, NSW supreme court hearsFollow our Australia news l…
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
Geopolitics‘Massive’ Russian missile and drone barrage pounds Ukraine capital
Russian missile and drone strikes rocked Kyiv early Thursday, killing two people and wounding more than a dozen, after President Volodymyr Zelensky warned that Moscow was preparin…
Source: Times of India – World ·
GeopoliticsUnable to withdraw PF or file claims? EPFO services down for 7 days
Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) services remain unavailable beyond the scheduled July 1 deadline due to a planned database consolidation and software upgrade. This o…
Source: The Hindu – World ·
GeopoliticsRussia strikes Ukraine capital with missiles and drones, wounds five
“Kyiv is under attack from ballistic missiles and UAVs,” Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko said on Telegram, adding that blasts could be heard across the city.
Source: Al Jazeera – News ·
GeopoliticsKyiv attacked after Ukraine’s Zelenskyy warns of ‘massive Russian strike’
At least two dead and 11 injured as Ukraine's forces defend against ballistic missiles, drones targeting capital city.
Source: Times of India – World ·
Geopolitics'It will put Sooryavanshi under more pressure': Gavaskar warns Team India
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's India debut wait continued after he was left out of the first T20I against England despite his stellar IPL season. Sunil Gavaskar said the delay could incre…
Source: The Guardian – World ·
GeopoliticsZohran Mamdani plans ‘major address’ to mark US’s 250th anniversary ahead of Trump’s Mount Rushmore speech – as it happened
This live blog is now closed.Sign up for US breaking news alerts emailWhile fielding questions from reporters ahead of his flight to North Dakota today, Donald Trump batted down q…
Source: The New York Times – World ·
GeopoliticsFor Congo Fans, the Thrill of Victory Was so Close, Until It Wasn’t
Congo lost 2-1 to England on Wednesday night, after spending most of the game winning.
Source: Your Story ·
StartupsTurning parents into co-therapists; Atomgrid’s big bet on speciality chemicals
Mom’s Belief is a for-profit social enterprise focused on children with neurodevelopmental disorders. Its parent-as-co-therapist model trains parents to actively support their chi…
Source: Al Jazeera – News ·
GeopoliticsOcean temperatures hit record highs as El Niño looms
The world’s oceans are under heat stress, with average sea surface temperatures hitting 21°C.
Source: BBC News – World ·
GeopoliticsThe US deported them to Venezuela - hours later earthquakes struck
They landed on Flight 164 just before the twin quakes. Family members are desperately searching for them.
Source: BBC News – World ·
GeopoliticsAt least one killed in major airstrikes on Kyiv
At least one person was killed in the overnight airstrikes hours after President Zelensky said that Moscow was planning a "massive" attack.
Source: BBC News – World ·
GeopoliticsDid this AI anti-drug video make drugs look appealing?
Hong Kong’s Correctional Services Department removed an AI-generated K-pop video, after facing backlash that it made substances look too appealing.
Source: Times of India – World ·
Geopolitics'China trying to take over': Trump calls giving away Panama Canal 'stupid mistake'
Former President Donald Trump voiced strong disapproval of the US handover of the Panama Canal, citing increased fees and alleged Chinese influence. He vowed to prevent Beijing's …
Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) – World ·
GeopoliticsWar in Ukraine: Multiple explosions heard in Kyiv
Multiple explosions have been heard in Kyiv as Russian drones and missiles hit the Ukrainian capital.
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsJapan’s detention system under scrutiny after ruling on abuse of restraints
A court order requiring Japan’s government to compensate the family of a Peruvian man who sustained a broken arm at an immigration facility has intensified scrutiny of the country…
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsThe quiet grind behind the wig and gown
If ViuTV’s Court! feels unusually grounded for a legal drama, it is because the series dares to show what the public rarely sees – and what the profession has perhaps been too pol…
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsChina’s ethnic unity law is not a tool of transnational repression
China’s Law on Promoting Ethnic Unity and Progress, passed in March, takes effect this month. It stands alongside the 1984 Law on Regional Ethnic Autonomy as a foundational, compr…
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsResidents, visitors flock to waterfront as PLA navy ships sail into Hong Kong
Residents and tourists have flocked to Hong Kong’s harbourfronts to welcome two People’s Liberation Army (PLA) naval vessels on a five-day port call to the city. The guided-missil…
Source: The Hindu – World ·
GeopoliticsU.S. and Iran enter technical talks to secure peace deal, restart shipping
U.S. President Donald Trump’s son-in-law Jared Kushner and envoy Steve Witkoff met the Prime Minister of Qatar — a mediator in the talks alongside Pakistan — to lay the groundwor…
Source: Al Jazeera – News ·
Geopolitics‘A war zone’: Venezuela aid workers fear health crisis after earthquakes
Aid workers fear disease outbreaks in temporary shelters amid overcrowding, lack of access to clean water, sanitation.
Source: Times of India – World ·
Geopolitics'Sprayed toilet jet water into mouths': Toddlers abused for crying in Bengaluru
Horrifying allegations have surfaced against five nannies at a Capgemini campus day care in Bengaluru. Children were reportedly subjected to cruel treatment, including being lock…
Source: The Guardian – World ·
GeopoliticsChina’s ethnic unity law denounced as ‘forced assimilation’ by rights groups
Law comes into effect that critics fear will further erode rights of Uyghurs and Tibetans, as well as allow Beijing to pursue dissidents abroadA new ethnic unity law has come into…
Source: The Hindu – World ·
GeopoliticsIran says to use frozen funds in Qatar to buy ‘required goods’
Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baqaei said Tehran alone would decide how to use the released assets, “in whatever way is most beneficial and favourable to the count…
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsSingle China mum carries steel tubes to fund education, weeps, hugs daughter who aces gaokao
A Chinese single mother who quit school after Primary One carried steel tubes to support her daughter, who excelled in this year’s college entrance exams. When Zou Pinzhi and her …
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsTsunami from Japan megaquake could destroy 2 million cars: survey
More than 2 million cars could be damaged by tsunami waves in the event of a megaquake along the Nankai Trough off Japan’s Pacific coast, according to a survey by an organisation …
Source: The Guardian – World ·
GeopoliticsNancy Guthrie: FBI clarifies it is investigating some extortion demands as legitimate
Statement comes a day after report that three messages received in case were determined to be fakeThe FBI is investigating extortion demands related to Nancy Guthrie’s disappearan…
Source: Times of India – World ·
GeopoliticsScientists build from scratch cells that can grow, feed & reproduce
Here are four clear bullet points summarizing the article: • Researchers have created the world's first synthetic cells that can feed, grow, and replicate naturally. • The breakt…
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