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Geopolitics

Malaysia’s Anwar seizes on haj fund report ahead of Negeri Sembilan election

South China Morning Post – World · China

Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has seized on the release of a long-delayed inquiry into the country’s Islamic pilgrimage fund to revive his anti-corrup…

Geopolitics

Veteran Ugandan opposition leader collapses in court and in ICU, his wife says

BBC News – World · Europe

The 70 year old has been in detention since November 2024 and faces treason charges, which he denies.

Geopolitics

Why the US has declared only its second-ever national blood crisis

Indian Express – World · India

- American Red Cross faces second national blood crisis due to four-year summer low donations, risking delays in surgeries and trauma care. - Summer trauma s…

Tech & Startups

AI Scammers Are Better at Building Trust Than Humans

Wired · Global

Researchers pitted a person against a Claude agent and found that, after a week of texting, the AI chatbot was more effective at creating “exploitable trust” w…

Geopolitics

Apartheid wealth cannot buy silence on Gaza

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

South African universities must resist donors who use financial power to impose political obedience.

Geopolitics

Three children among eight dead in Russian strikes on Ukraine, officials say

BBC News – World · Europe

A six-year-old girl and two boys, aged 11 and 17, were among six killed in a village near the central city of Kryvyi Rih.

Geopolitics

Man who stabbed author Salman Rushdie convicted of ‘terrorism’ charges

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

US court finds attacker, who is already serving a 25-year prison sentence, guilty of additional charges over 2022 assault.

Geopolitics

South Africa’s le Clos breaks Commonwealth Games medal record

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

South Africa took bronze in the men’s 4x100 medley relay swimming event for Chad le Clos's record 21st Games medal.

Startups

Arboreal Bioinnovations raises Rs 230 Cr in Series A round co-led by EAAA and Omnivore

Your Story · India

The startup will use the funds to expand its manufacturing capacity, strengthen R&D, and accelerate commercialisation of its products

Geopolitics

Photos: Zelenskyy urges ‘protection of life’ amid deadly Russian attacks

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Russia launches more than 70 missiles and 280 drones in a major attack on Ukraine that kills at least eight people.

Geopolitics

'Is your mouth stitched?' Kharge on Shah's 'silence' over police action against students

Times of India – World · India

- Ayush Pandey is a journalist at *The Times of India*, covering breaking news, politics, defense, and legal policy developments globally. - His focus includ…

Geopolitics

Japanese mall is rebuilt to withstand earthquakes. Then it collapses again

South China Morning Post – World · China

Japan’s Aeon Mall Kumamoto was rebuilt to withstand earthquakes after it was damaged in strong quakes in April 2016. Its June reopening was meant to be a fresh…

Geopolitics

Mistaken Username Sent Man to Prison for 18 Months, Court Finds

The New York Times – World · US

An appeals court in Canada acquitted Brandon Klayme of child pornography-related charges. His Kik username had one less underscore than another account that wa…

Geopolitics

Apple’s Siri Got an A.I. Brain Transplant. Try These 5 Prompts to Get Acclimated.

The New York Times – World · US

An upgrade transformed the beleaguered virtual assistant into a modern chatbot. It’s imperfect but worth trying.

Entrepreneurship

A Librarian Is Offering a Class on Avoiding AI. The Response Is Huge

Inc. · Global

Want to stop AI from nagging you on your phone? Your local library might help.

Geopolitics

As China’s A.I. Gets Stronger, It Poses New Risks to Beijing

The New York Times – World · US

China’s A.I. rise is creating a new dilemma for Beijing. The open models that win influence abroad may pose risks to the country’s security and geopolitical st…

Geopolitics

Malaysia’s ‘shocking’ deal to return 5,000 Rohingya to Myanmar triggers refoulement fears

South China Morning Post – World · China

Malaysia’s claim that Myanmar has agreed to take back 5,000 Rohingya has raised hopes of easing pressure on its strained refugee system, but has also alarmed a…

Geopolitics

How to Watch Two Summer Meteor Showers Peak On the Same Night

The New York Times – World · US

The end of July brings the Alpha Capricornids and the Southern Delta Aquarids, both of which will be most active on Thursday night into Friday morning.

Geopolitics

As AI spending soars, can China’s tech giants deliver long-term profits?

South China Morning Post – World · China

As US tech giants face growing market scrutiny over their swelling artificial intelligence budgets, China’s top technology firms are confronting a similar reck…

Entrepreneurship

Mark Cuban Explained Why AI Is Going to Make Your Healthcare More Expensive

Inc. · Global

Mark Cuban offered a scorching rebuttal to tech optimists who claim AI is about to streamline healthcare and bring down drug prices.  

Entrepreneurship

The Most Alarming AI Statistic I Read This Year Has Nothing to Do With Job Loss

Inc. · Global

The real risk is that we may be handing over career decisions before we understand the technology’s limitations.

Entrepreneurship

The One Culture Flaw Killing Innovation at Your Company

Inc. · Global

Demanding flawless execution might feel like good leadership, but it creates a culture of fear. Here is the one cultural shift that actually sparks breakthroug…

Tech & Startups

I Got a Free Meal From a Private Chef—Who Filmed It All to Train Robots

Wired · Global

A German startup sent a camera-wearing chef to my apartment. In exchange for a free lunch, I let them record every chop and stir to train future humanoids.

Geopolitics

Bengaluru has water reserves for only 4 months

Times of India – World · India

Bengaluru's water supply is secure for the next four months. Reservoir storage levels are sufficient to meet the city's monthly water needs. Officials are moni…

Geopolitics

Big rise in number of Indian students opting for France this year

Times of India – World · India

- Journalist with The Economic Times for 25+ years, starting in Kolkata then Delhi. - Focuses on immigration policy, overseas Indians, and entrepreneurs in f…

Geopolitics

'Rienzi': Why this Wagner opera is so relevant today

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

The opera sparked controversy long before its Bayreuth Festival premiere, and the debate hasn't died down since it came to the stage. Now, another controversy …

Geopolitics

Protest group says 30 dead in Pakistan-administered Kashmir vote unrest

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Deadly clashes reported in Pakistan-administered Kashmir amid first round of voting for regional elections on July 27.

Geopolitics

Japan Earthquake Death Toll Rises to 34

The New York Times – World · US

Rescue crews were working to find people who might still be trapped in a collapsed shopping mall, as the region faced sweltering heat.

Geopolitics

German lawsuit tests copyright limits for AI music training

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

It's more than a copyright issue: The flood of AI-generated tracks is unfair competition for the original creators, says GEMA.

Geopolitics

Why Indian hockey team jersey changed from blue to saffron: HI explains

Times of India – World · India

Hockey India will use saffron jerseys for the 2026 World Cup. According to Hockey India, the traditional blue jersey blended with the blue artificial turf used…

Entrepreneurship

Enron, Johnson & Johnson, and OpenAI Reveal the Same Disturbing Pattern

Inc. · Global

What do an energy giant, a healthcare icon, and today’s AI leaders have in common? A hidden process that can turn almost any great organization into something …

Entrepreneurship

This Man Spent 58 Years Building a $400 Million Company. Now, He’s Giving It Away

Inc. · Global

How to build a legacy while betting on yourself.

Geopolitics

Saudi Arabia confirmed to host Asian Champions League Elite finals

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Saudi Arabia has hosted the last two Asian Champions League Elite finals and has now been confirmed for the next three.

Geopolitics

Why US attacked Iran’s Qeshm Island, and why the strategic outpost matters

Indian Express – World · India

- US conducted 2-hour strikes on Iran’s Qeshm Island, targeting IRGC facilities after Iran’s missile attack on Jordan. Three casualties reported. - Strikes a…

Geopolitics

Singapore Marmite fans salty as local distribution ends and online prices soar

South China Morning Post – World · China

For Singaporeans who grew up stirring Marmite into hot water, spreading it on toast or eating it in local dishes, the famously divisive yeast extract is easy t…

Geopolitics

Germany news: Deutsche Bahn reportedly returns to profit

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

Rail operator Deutsche Bahn has reportedly returned to profit for the first time in years, helped by rising demand. Meanwhile, a court is set to make a ruling …

Geopolitics

Ex-PLA colonel on US’ decline and China’s nuclear arsenal

South China Morning Post – World · China

Zhou Bo is a retired senior colonel in the People’s Liberation Army, a senior fellow at Tsinghua University’s Centre for International Security and Strategy, a…

Geopolitics

BYD to debut first humanoid robots in August as rivalry with Tesla intensifies

South China Morning Post – World · China

Electric vehicle giant BYD plans to unveil its first humanoid robots within the next few weeks, as China’s electric car makers accelerate their push into the e…

Geopolitics

Triassic fish for lunch? Chinese fossil reveals oldest preserved reptile stomach

South China Morning Post – World · China

A Chinese-led team has analysed a 240 million-year-old fossil with the oldest known preserved stomach, liver and intestinal soft tissue in reptiles. The comple…

Startups

At Unleash, Atlassian showed what it takes to move enterprise AI from demo to production

Your Story · India

From agent-generated workflows and incident investigation to security, cloud migration and product management, experts at the event discussed the various syste…

Geopolitics

India news: Assam flood toll rises to 78, more rain predicted

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

Monsoon floods in Assam have left 78 people dead so far as thousands remain displaced. Opposition lawmakers have staged a protest in the Indian parliament. DW …

Geopolitics

At least 13 killed in Russian attacks on Ukraine as Poland investigates airspace violation – Europe live

The Guardian – World · Europe

Huge missile and drone attack on Ukraine as Poland’s Tusk prepares to travel to impact site discovered in east of countryWe are getting some first pictures fro…

Geopolitics

Major incident declared in Suffolk as 90 firefighters tackle wildfire on heathland

The Guardian – World · Europe

Several people evacuated after ‘large-scale, wind-driven’ fire breaks out at Dunwich Heath near LeistonA major incident has been declared as firefighters battl…

Geopolitics

Infantino insists FIFA’s World Cup plan is proposal and not ‘obligation’

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Football governing bodies hit out at plans to sell World Cup stakes, as FIFA insist proposal is not an 'obligation'.

Geopolitics

India’s West Bengal shells out for eggs in school meals after outcry

South China Morning Post – World · China

India’s West Bengal state will bring back eggs to free school meals after a backlash against a decision by its Hindu nationalist government to replace them wit…

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