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Geopolitics

Nepal floods expose stark contrast as China keeps tight lid on information

Times of India – World · India

Catastrophic flash floods struck villages along the Nepal-China border after a glacier broke. Nepal's death toll reached 538, while China reported only five de…

Geopolitics

Train drivers secure 3.6% pay rise after threat of strikes on busy UK routes

The Guardian – World · Europe

Deal agreed between Avanti West Coast and Aslef is first to be approved by Burnham governmentTrain drivers have secured a significant pay rise after the threat…

Geopolitics

Iran’s Khamenei calls for Gulf unity as Hormuz tensions persist

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Khamenei urges Gulf rulers to confront their 'real enemy' as Iran keeps Hormuz restricted amid stalled diplomacy.

Tech & Startups

Why the Hottest New Wearables Want to Be Ignored

Wired · Global

Burnt out on wrist buzzes and notification overload? A new crop of minimalist wearables promises to collect your health data without demanding your attention.

General

Fears of more flooding in Nepal, 100 Americans among the missing as rescue efforts step up

NBC News – World · US

KATHMANDU — Authorities in Nepal have warned of the risk of further flooding after heavy rainfall, as China sheds light on the scale of the disaster in its Tib…

Geopolitics

Manhunt after shooting at Swiss rave kills woman, 22, and injures five

BBC News – World · Europe

Five others in their twenties were injured after shots were fired at a techno event near Zurich.

Geopolitics

India, Uzbekistan seal long-term uranium supply deal during PM Modi visit

Times of India – World · India

- India and Uzbekistan agree on long-term uranium supply deal. - Deal aims to support India's nuclear energy expansion. - Signed during Modi-Mirziyoyev mee…

Geopolitics

Uzbekistan confirmed as second country to buy China’s J-10CE fighter

South China Morning Post – World · China

Uzbekistan confirmed that it has become the second foreign country to acquire the J-10CE fighter, as Beijing makes inroads into a Central Asian market previous…

Geopolitics

Iceland voters reject EU accession talks

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

A nationwide referendum failed to win enough support to restart negotiations on European Union membership, despite geopolitical tensions in the North Atlantic.

Geopolitics

Tearful Roger Federer inducted into Tennis Hall of Fame

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

'I'm still writing my love letter to tennis,' Swiss legend says as he is applauded by former tennis rivals and friends.

Geopolitics

Starry Lee seeks longer Legco session for joint policy address, 5-year plan debate

South China Morning Post – World · China

Hong Kong lawmakers will hold a three-day joint debate in early October on the city’s annual policy address and first five-year plan, with Legislative Council …

Geopolitics

‘Gang’s name similar to that of a prominent figure’: Akhilesh on Ankit Balyan murder

Times of India – World · India

- **Akhilesh Yadav** criticized **Yogi Adityanath** over a **fatal shooting incident** in Uttar Pradesh. - Yadav accused Adityanath of failing to address sec…

Startups

Online grocery venture Satvacart shuts down after 12-year run

Your Story · India

Founder Rahul Saxena said the company explored fresh funding and acquisition opportunities before deciding to wind down operations.

Geopolitics

IBM CEO Arvind Krishna disagrees with Jamie Dimon on this meeting habit

Times of India – World · India

JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon considers device use in meetings disrespectful. IBM CEO Arvind Krishna differentiates between small and large meeting device pol…

Geopolitics

India’s economy set for 7-7.2% growth in FY27 despite global headwinds: EY

Times of India – World · India

India's economy is poised for significant growth in FY27, with forecasts suggesting an expansion between 7 and 7.2 percent. This anticipated surge in economic …

Geopolitics

Long Lines for Gas in Iran Show War and U.S. Blockade Squeezing Supply

The New York Times – World · US

The government is struggling to meet a shortfall in fuel and is wary that higher prices at the pump could stir unrest.

Geopolitics

Odisha govt to transfer alimony from salaries of defaulting staffers to ex-wives

Times of India – World · India

Odisha government will now deduct alimony directly from employee salaries. This order ensures timely financial support for estranged wives and children. Repeat…

Geopolitics

Chelsea signs Argentinian goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez from Aston Villa

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Martinez joins the London club on a reported three-year deal worth $10m after spending five years at Villa.

Tech & Startups

The Best Label Makers (2026): Brother, Niimbot, Dymo

Wired · Global

Experience the oddly satisfying joy of labeling bins, drawers, and more with the best Bluetooth and traditional label makers.

Geopolitics

US Open: Sabalenka’s New York test is about more than No. 1

Times of India – World · India

The US Open presents a critical moment for Aryna Sabalenka as she defends her world number one title amidst a recent performance slump. Targeting her third con…

Geopolitics

Documents leaked by Trump official to bolster a conspiracy show ‘absolutely nothing’

The Guardian – World · Europe

Inside the US state department, critics are still attacking a shuttered office established to counter foreign propaganda. Now, some of its work is also being r…

Geopolitics

LIVE: Chelsea vs Brighton – Premier League

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Follow updates from the Premier League clash - including the build-up, analysis and live text commentary of the game.

Geopolitics

Chinese viewers praise Korean dating show featuring serious illness survivors as lesson in love

South China Morning Post – World · China

Chinese audiences have been captivated by a new South Korean dating show that features young people battling serious illnesses, drawing inspiration from their …

Geopolitics

Military leaders warn Hegseth against extending Iran war operations

The Washington Post – World · US

A recent classified assessment advised that prolonged large-scale operations in the Middle East risk weakening U.S. capabilities elsewhere.

Tech & Startups

How to Escape Group Chat Hell

Wired · Global

Young adults are in more group chats than ever—sometimes more than 20 at a time. Here’s how to tame the chat madness.

Geopolitics

Cantopop diva Anita Mui’s mother dies at 102 after collapsing in flat

South China Morning Post – World · China

The 102-year-old mother of the late Cantopop icon Anita Mui Yim-fong died on Sunday morning after collapsing at her home in Hong Kong. Tam Mei‑kam was being fe…

Geopolitics

India reaches fiscal deficit target for 2025-26, credit ratings improving: FM Sitharaman

Times of India – World · India

India proudly announces the achievement of its fiscal deficit target for 2025-26, showcasing commendable fiscal discipline. With a clear vision, the government…

Geopolitics

Nepal flash floods LIVE: Death toll reaches 768; rescuers drill through debris towards trapped tunnel workers

The Hindu – World · India

Nepal warns of rising water levels in Bhotekoshi River as combined death toll surges to 784

Geopolitics

SUV kills 2 brothers, injures 2 sisters on way to celebrate Rakhi in Faridabad

Times of India – World · India

Two brothers died and their sisters were injured by a speeding Toyota Fortuner. The vehicle struck them while they waited for a bus on Gurgaon-Faridabad Road. …

Geopolitics

How to avoid rental disputes: Delhi Police plans awareness session for Northeast tenants

Times of India – World · India

Delhi Police will host an awareness program next week for Northeast residents. The event will focus on rental agreements and security deposit issues. Tenants…

Geopolitics

Niger says it regains control of airbase after soldiers mutiny

The Hindu – World · India

The attack highlighted tensions within Niger’s armed forces, which have suffered repeated battlefield losses while fighting West Africa’s al Qaeda and Islamic …

Geopolitics

Photos: Nepal issues alerts as region’s flash flood death toll reaches 750

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Nepal warns of more flooding as the death toll rises to 750, with more than 3,000 people still missing in the region.

Geopolitics

The Battle of Haji Pir: Inside the most iconic battle of the 1965 war

Times of India – World · India

Pakistan launched Operation Gibraltar in 1965, sending infiltrators into Jammu and Kashmir. Indian forces then launched Operation Bakshi to capture the Haji Pi…

Geopolitics

Israel says Netanyahu’s son ‘urgently evacuated’ from the US after threat

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Right-wing activist and podcaster Yair Netanyahu lived in the US for several years before his hasty departure.

Geopolitics

CXMT joins growing list of Chinese tech firms suing US Pentagon over blacklists

South China Morning Post – World · China

Leading chipmaker ChangXin Memory Technologies (CXMT) has joined a growing list of Chinese technology companies suing the US government over their additions to…

Geopolitics

SC to hear plea tomorrow against anonymous cash donations to political parties

Times of India – World · India

- Supreme Court to hear plea challenging tax provision allowing political parties' benefits. - Provision permits tax benefits for political parties under Inc…

Entrepreneurship

I Recommended a Great Candidate to Another Company. Was That the Right Thing to Do?

Inc. · Global

Inc.’s Ethics columnist weights in on a sticky hiring question.

Geopolitics

Watch: Captain Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s brave DRS call gets East Zone crucial wicket

Times of India – World · India

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, at just 15, stepped into captaincy for East Zone during the Duleep Trophy semifinal after regular captain Ishan Kishan had to withdraw du…

Geopolitics

Definitely no or maybe yes: what tipped the Icelandic referendum | Miranda Bryant

The Guardian – World · Europe

The no campaign was well-funded and accused of scaremongering, but the wording of the question may also have made a differenceIt was always going to be a close…

Geopolitics

The home front: How Israel, Iran, and US leaders have been hit by the war

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Six months into the US-Israel war on Iran, the governments in the three countries are fighting political wars at home.

Geopolitics

Delcy Rodriguez says Venezuela ‘retains sovereignty’ despite US oil deal

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Venezuela’s interim President has given a televised address to defend a deal of Venezuelan oil for the United States.

Geopolitics

Pakistan suspends 8 officials after maternity ward fire kills 14 infants

South China Morning Post – World · China

Pakistan’s prime minister said eight officials were suspended and called for criminal proceedings against them, after 14 infants were killed in a fire in a mat…

Geopolitics

AA could face £5bn takeover move by German insurer Allianz, reports claim

The Guardian – World · Europe

Breakdown recovery group’s private equity owners reportedly in talks with various suitors to sell companyThe German-based financial services company ⁠Allianz i…

Geopolitics

Nepal-China flood disaster: What’s the latest toll, how many are missing?

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Over 3,000 people remain missing days after a glacier collapse triggered devastating floods near China-Nepal border.

Geopolitics

‘Stuck’: Canada ends Hong Kong migration pathway, some turn to US and UK

South China Morning Post – World · China

The closure of Canada’s “lifeboat” migration scheme for Hongkongers has left some applicants who are struggling to meet permanent residency requirements in lim…

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