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Geopolitics

eBay to pay $55.7M to couple terrorised with cockroaches and pig mask: Report

Indian Express – World · India

- eBay and three former executives settle lawsuit for $55.7M, including $46.15M to the Steiners, $6M in charity, and a public condemnation of the executives’ c…

Geopolitics

Watch: Giant iceberg turns over near Greenland's coast

BBC News – World · Europe

Video captured by a passerby showed the moment the iceberg collapsed, creating a big wave.

Geopolitics

Kyiv’s clear message to New Delhi: Not a single Ukrainian drone sent to Pakistan

The Hindu – World · India

This assertion becomes particularly important, especially in light of reports during Operation Sindoor alleging that Pakistani forces were being supplied with …

Geopolitics

Ukraine fights on: A journey through a nation living under relentless war

The Hindu – World · India

Perhaps years of working in conflict zones, and the loss of a few colleagues has given me the instinct to move quickly and instilled in me a deeper sense of ca…

Tech & Startups

Don’t Get Too Attached to Jimothy

Wired · Global

Urban wildlife biologists say the stumpy raccoon seems to have adapted well to his environment and spinal condition—but his internet fame presents a new threat.

Geopolitics

China ‘most generous boss’ fires employee for excluding mum from wedding over looks

South China Morning Post – World · China

A boss from central China sparked online controversy after disclosing that he once fired an employee for excluding his mother from his wedding. Cui Peijun, fou…

Startups

RenaissThera is designing oral drugs for obesity and type 2 diabetes

Your Story · India

The Bengaluru-based company uses AI-led discovery to search for small molecules that act on the same receptors as injectable GLP-1 drugs, aiming for a cheaper …

Geopolitics

Russia Strikes Ukraine With Missiles and Drones, Killing at Least 8

The New York Times – World · US

President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine said that a family of five had been killed at home in the latest in a series of large-scale aerial assaults by Moscow.

Geopolitics

AFC president doubles down on FIFA, calling World Cup plan ‘unacceptable’

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Asian Football Confederation chief says plan to sell FIFA World Cup stakes undermines sport's continental structure.

Geopolitics

Nicaraguan leader proposes extending presidential term by another year

BBC News – World · Europe

It is not the first time the constitution has been amended to allow Daniel Ortega, 80, to stay in power for longer.

Geopolitics

Pope Leo Says He Hopes to Visit U.S. Within ‘Next Couple of Years’

The New York Times – World · US

When asked about a possible trip, Leo XIV said that he had been looking at the calendar for the “next couple of years.”

Geopolitics

Can a Brics invite mark a new chapter in India-Bangladesh ties?

South China Morning Post – World · China

India’s invitation to Bangladeshi Prime Minister Tarique Rahman to attend a Brics summit in New Delhi in September is being seen as a chance to repair ties aft…

Geopolitics

Crete wildfires cause evacuations and firefighter deaths

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

Wildfires on the Greek island of Crete are forcing thousands of residents and tourists to evacuate. Three firefighters have died as Greece becomes the latest c…

Startups

Cellarim Labs makes cosmetic ingredients in India without fermentation

Your Story · India

Cellarim Labs converts renewable bio-waste into cosmetic ingredients and has raised Rs 6 crore to move from laboratory batches to pilot-scale production.

Tech & Startups

OpenAI’s Hacking Debacle Was a Human Mistake

Wired · Global

If the generative AI giant had followed well-known security best practices, it’s likely that its AI agent would never have escaped to the open internet and hac…

Startups

Lohia Aerospace makes carbon and glass composite parts for aircraft and defence platforms

Your Story · India

The Kanpur-based company designs and manufactures composite assemblies and components for global aerospace equipment manufacturers, from its plants in Uttar Pr…

Geopolitics

China accuses Philippines of ‘flagrantly infringing’ on sovereignty in seabed claim

South China Morning Post – World · China

Beijing accused Manila of “flagrantly infringing” on Chinese sovereignty and undermining regional peace after the Philippines formally presented its bid to the…

Startups

Astrobase is building a reusable rocket engine and a launch vehicle in Bengaluru

Your Story · India

The company is developing a methane and liquid oxygen engine for launch vehicles carrying three-to ten-tonne payloads, and has managed to get government backin…

Geopolitics

Cuba’s Bet on Solar

The New York Times – World · US

President Trump keeps predicting Cuba will collapse after he cut off its oil. But it’s still standing. Our reporter Jack Nicas visited to see how Cubans are ad…

Geopolitics

Israeli raids and settler attacks intensify across the occupied West Bank

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Israeli raids and settler attacks intensify across the occupied West Bank

Geopolitics

Attack on northwest Pakistan police post kills 11 officers

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Fifteen attackers were also killed during the hours-long raid in Pakistan's northwestern Hangu district.

Geopolitics

Several children killed and wounded in Israeli attacks across Gaza

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Israeli strikes hit multiple areas across Gaza overnight, including tents sheltering displaced families in al-Mawasi.

Geopolitics

Why is Saudi Arabia forming a coalition to protect the Red Sea?

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

The alliance aims to defend shipping from attacks by Iran-backed Houthis in Yemen.

AI / Deep Tech

A fundamental flaw leaves LLMs strikingly vulnerable to attack

MIT Technology Review · Global

It is impossible to make large language models fully secure against hacks because of a fundamental flaw in how they work, a team of researchers argue in a pape…

Tech & Startups

LinkedIn Won’t Be Expanding Its Data Centers in the Next Year

Wired · Global

Despite the ongoing AI boom, LinkedIn is holding the line on compute spending. Instead, it’s challenging engineers to make every GPU count.

Geopolitics

Poland says Russian missile breaches NATO airspace

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Poland says a Russian missile landed inside Polish territory, breaching NATO airspace during a Russian attack on Ukraine

Geopolitics

Howe exits Newcastle on Premier League season eve, with Al-Ahli boss touted

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Eddie Howe has left Newcastle on the eve of Premier League season, with Matthias Jaissle touted as new manager.

Geopolitics

UK announces £8.4 billion boost for Trident renewal under Dreadnought submarine programme

Times of India – World · India

Prime Minister Andy Burnham has unveiled new agreements for the Dreadnought submarine initiative. This crucial investment is projected to generate thousands of…

Geopolitics

Why a chicken biryani demand for Tamil Nadu schools is making headlines across India

Times of India – World · India

In Tamil Nadu, the noon-meal initiative is exploring the addition of chicken biryani to its menu, reflecting an evolution in its commitment to student welfare.…

Geopolitics

Bhojshala complex row: SC asks govt to provide nearby site for Friday namaz

Times of India – World · India

- Priyanshi Rastogi is a journalist at The Times of India, covering national/international news and business affairs. - She focuses on political events, in-d…

General

Iran vows to ‘punish the aggressor today’ after U.S. unleashes ‘heavy wave’ of strikes

NBC News – World · US

Iran vowed to “punish” the United States on Thursday after the American military said it had completed a “heavy wave of strikes” overnight, the latest retaliat…

Entrepreneurship

Jersey Mike’s Is About to Go Public. Here Are 9 Things to Know About the IPO

Inc. · Global

Investor demand is said to be more than 10 times the total available shares.

Entrepreneurship

People Are Traveling Across Europe to See ‘The Odyssey.’ Leaders Should Ask Why

Inc. · Global

Christopher Nolan built a lesson in customer loyalty without selling a product.

Entrepreneurship

Why This Serial Entrepreneur Never Celebrated a Single Exit

Inc. · Global

Most entrepreneurs obsess over getting acquired. Tom Sosnoff never put a company up for sale—and still attracted bidding wars. Here’s the mindset behind it.

Tech & Startups

A Civilian Plane Crashed in New Mexico. Was the Military’s Tech to Blame?

Wired · Global

Drone warfare is making the skies more dangerous, even for airplanes far from the battlefield.

Tech & Startups

TCL Tab A1 Plus Review (2026): Cheap Tablet That Doesn’t Feel It

Wired · Global

For most people, the Tab A1 Plus checks all the boxes and is the best budget tablet you can buy, but don’t expect power or long-term Android support.

Geopolitics

UEFA set for emergency meeting on FIFA World Cup proposal

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

UEFA is reportedly soon to hold an emergency meeting to discuss FIFA's plans to effectively sell off a stake in the World Cup. European football's governing bo…

Startups

Aham Housing Finance raises Rs 100 Cr from The Sanmar Group

Your Story · India

Aham Housing Finance will use the funds to expand its business across markets and on technology.

Geopolitics

US man hikes out of mountains for help after being impaled by trekking pole

South China Morning Post – World · China

David Cifaldi and his two hiking companions were crossing Montana’s ominous Froze-to-Death Plateau and approaching the top of the state’s highest peak when the…

Geopolitics

'Join BJP to avoid trouble for family': CJP's Dipke alleges Centre supports rapists

Times of India – World · India

- Kanchan Yadav is a writer at The Times of India, covering business, politics, international affairs, and social issues. - Her reporting focuses on policy, …

Geopolitics

US hits multiple targets in Iran as IRGC pledges retaliation: What we know

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Jordan said it intercepted missiles shortly after the US struck Iranian sites including Qeshm and Bushehr.

Geopolitics

Will AI take your job? Cashiers to doctors, which professions face biggest risk

Times of India – World · India

Artificial intelligence will automate routine jobs across many industries. Complex tasks requiring human judgment will be supported by generative AI. Financi…

Geopolitics

Hong Kong doctor spared jail for fraudulently obtaining cough syrup, ADHD drugs

South China Morning Post – World · China

A former consultant doctor at a Hong Kong public hospital has been spared jail for prescribing excessive medication to his patients and misappropriating the dr…

Geopolitics

From Toronto to Damascus: Syrians return home aiming to rebuild country

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Families like the Tasabehjis aim to rebuild Syria, fostering community and hope despite economic and social challenges.

Geopolitics

'India ke liye ladne wala insaan': Tributes pour in as Ajinkya Rahane retires

Times of India – World · India

Ajinkya Rahane represented India in 85 Tests, 90 ODIs and 20 T20Is. The Mumbai batter finished his Test career with 5,077 runs at an average of 38.46, includin…

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