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Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsWang Yi warns Marco Rubio to approach Taiwan affairs with ‘utmost caution’
China’s foreign minister Wang Yi warned the US to approach Taiwan affairs with “utmost caution” in a call with Secretary of State Marco Rubio, calling for Washington to expand coo…
Source: Times of India – World ·
GeopoliticsStolen cash hidden in Ram Mandir bathroom before being smuggled out in small tranches
Ayodhya police are intensifying their probe into alleged Ram Temple donation embezzlement. Arrested accused Avinash Shukla reportedly revealed a scheme where cash was hidden in te…
Source: BBC News – World ·
Geopolitics'Time for him to pay' - Carroll calls on Trump to pay $5m after president's appeal fails
The writer's lawyers say Trump wants to delay paying the damages awarded by a jury that found the president liable for sexually abusing and defaming her.
Source: Inc. ·
EntrepreneurshipThink Remote Work Is an Easy Ride? This New Hiring Trend Predicts a Harsh Reality for Entry-Level Workers
Fresh management research covering 50 million job postings reveals that working from home has triggered a massive upshift in qualification demands—and it’s bad news for anyone try…
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsTrump takes first flight on new Air Force One, a gift from Qatar
US President Donald Trump on Wednesday took his maiden voyage on a new Air Force One – a retrofitted Boeing 747-800 worth US$400 million gifted by Qatar that embeds his personalit…
Source: Inc. ·
Entrepreneurship1 Comment on Nike’s Earnings Call Explains Why So Many Marketing Strategies Fail
Nike is replacing one-off marketing moments with year-long marketing systems. The new playbook works at any budget.
Source: Your Story ·
StartupsAnanta Capital acquires majority stake in hygiene brand Phitku
Phitku’s founders, Sumit Marda, Neha Marda and Rahul Dokania, will continue to lead the company and retain a significant shareholding.
Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) – World ·
GeopoliticsHow the cocoa price crash is crushing West African farmers
Cocoa prices reached a peak in 2024 before plummeting by nearly 75%, dealing a financial blow to millions of farmers in Ghana and Cote d'Ivoire. Will the crisis mark a turning poi…
Source: Your Story ·
StartupsRaja Koduri's Oxmiq Labs bags $35M in Series A funding
Oxmiq Labs will use this funding to scale OxCore, Oxmiq Labs' licensable GPU architecture platform that enables semiconductor companies and AI system builders to develop custom AI…
Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) – World ·
GeopoliticsGermany: Ukrainian national charged over Nord Stream blasts
A Ukrainian national has been charged in relation to a series of explosions which severely damaged the Nord Stream gas pipeline in the Baltic Sea in 2022.
Source: Inc. ·
EntrepreneurshipLamborghini’s Newest ‘Super SUV’ Is Lighter, Louder, and Heading for a $300,000 Price Tag
The new Lamborghini Urus SE Performante is a reminder that the SUV is still king, even at the highest levels of the automotive industry.
Source: Times of India – World ·
GeopoliticsBirth tourism was never a problem: How Trump admin got humiliated in US Supreme Court
Following the Supreme Court's affirmation of birthright citizenship, President Trump plans to seek congressional action to limit it. A proposed bill by Republican lawmakers would …
Source: Times of India – World ·
GeopoliticsIndia condemns demolition of 125-year-old gurdwara in Pakistan
India has strongly condemned the reported demolition of a 125-year-old Sikh Gurdwara in Pakistan's Farooqabad, terming it a "targeted act of vandalism." The Ministry of External A…
Source: The Guardian – World ·
GeopoliticsJosh Burns says partner Georgie Purcell faces antisemitic abuse because she is Jewish, commission hears
The royal commission into antisemitism and social cohesion hears how witnesses are subjected to hate speech amplified by misogynyGet our breaking news email, free app or daily new…
Source: The Guardian – World ·
GeopoliticsArts degrees to cost $50,000 until at least 2028 as measures to lower Australian university fees put on hold
Barney Glover, head of the Australian Tertiary Education Commission, says he will provide advice about degree funding to the government next yearFollow our Australia news live blo…
Source: Inc. ·
EntrepreneurshipWhy Your Employees Look Busy but Are Actually Faking It, According to Data
New survey data reveals why false hustle is taking over the modern workplace—and why managers are actually the most guilty of simulating work.
Source: NBC News – World ·
GeneralWashington, D.C. communities join rescue and relief efforts for Venezuela earthquakes
As Venezuela grapples with the effects of the devastating earthquakes, first responders and Venezuelan restaurants in the Washington, D.C., Maryland and Virginia area are utilizin…
Source: The Hindu – World ·
GeopoliticsAround 2% of Gaza’s child population killed by Israeli security forces : UN report
The latest report by the UN independent commission of inquiry captures Israel’s crimes against Palestinian children
Source: Indian Express – World ·
GeopoliticsAmerica at 250: Top Indian-origin personalities in US — politicians, CEOs and celebrities
Here are four clear bullet points summarizing the article: • Forbes has recognized 26 Indian-born and Indian-origin leaders among "America's Most Successful Immigrants" for their…
Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) – World ·
GeopoliticsRussia's fuel crisis: Is Putin under pressure?
Ukraine's extended campaign against Russian energy infrastructure is disrupting fuel supplies and military logistics. With shortages mounting in occupied Crimea, is the pressure p…
Source: MIT Technology Review ·
AI / Deep TechLLMs are stuck in a groupthink groove. This startup is trying to get them out.
Let’s start with a game. Open up your chatbot of choice—Claude, ChatGPT, Gemini—and type “Give me a random number between 1 and 10.” You’re going to get 7. Almost always. Now type…
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsChina’s Fifa fever, EU’s trade deadline: 7 global relations reads
We have selected seven of the most interesting and important news stories covering global relations from the past few weeks. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please…
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsAlibaba sues Pentagon, rare earth truce tested, Taiwan arms: 7 US-China relations reads
We have selected seven of the most interesting and important news stories covering US-China relations from the past few weeks. If you would like to see more of our reporting, plea…
Source: The Guardian – World ·
GeopoliticsVenezuelan police officers arrested over alleged looting after earthquakes
Anger at authorities and government grows as local people, volunteers and rescue teams continue search for survivors Four Venezuelan police officers have been arrested and are fac…
Source: TechCrunch ·
Tech & StartupsVenice AI becomes a unicorn with $65M Series A as its privacy-first AI platform takes off
Venice AI is already profitable, with annualized run-rate revenues of over $70 million, CEO Erik Voorhees said.
Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) – World ·
GeopoliticsChina's tech rise reshapes the global space race
China is pulling ahead in global research rankings and expanding its ambitions in space. With growing technological leadership, Beijing is positioning itself as a rival to the Uni…
Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) – World ·
GeopoliticsJapan's new joint custody law reshapes divorce debate
As Japan introduces joint custody, some couples find it easier to part ways. But the reform sparks debate over whether children's interests are truly central in a system still led…
Source: TechCrunch ·
Tech & StartupsGemini Spark, Google’s agentic assistant, is now available on Mac
Google's 24/7 agentic assistant, Gemini Spark, comes to Mac alongside other improvements, like real-time tracking and support for more apps.
Source: TechCrunch ·
Tech & StartupsSony to end physical PlayStation game disc production in 2028
Sony will stop producing physical discs for all new PlayStation games beginning in 2028, as the company embraces an all-digital future.
Source: The Hindu – World ·
GeopoliticsWatch: Jammu and Kashmir should become a ‘bridge of peace’ between India and Pakistan: Mehbooba Mufti
Peoples Democratic Party president Mehbooba Mufti on July 1 suggested that the Centre make Jammu and Kashmir a gateway between South and Central Asia, and use its geographical loc…
Source: Your Story ·
StartupsAgnikul, ICEYE partnership to explore India-built radar satellite capability
Under the proposed partnership, ICEYE would explore manufacturing SAR satellites in India, while Agnikul would provide indigenous launch services.
Source: TechCrunch ·
Tech & StartupsBuilders Stage agenda revealed: Practical strategies for scaling startups at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026
The Builders Stage is returning to TechCrunch Disrupt 2026, bringing together 10,000+ founders, startup operators, and investors for practical conversations. and Q&A on what …
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsHow do Chinese police track and seize cryptocurrency? Rare paper reveals forensic tools
Chinese police have published a detailed technical report on tracking, seizing, and freezing cryptocurrency – revealing a sophisticated arsenal of forensic tools. Bitcoin, Ethereu…
Source: Times of India – World ·
GeopoliticsShe was 'too fat', incapable of conceiving: Karnataka man strangles wife to death
A 29-year-old woman was allegedly murdered by her husband in Dharwad over dowry demands and taunts about her weight. Police have arrested the husband and three others in connectio…
Source: Inc. ·
EntrepreneurshipAn AI Hallucination Falsely Linked This U.S. Startup to Chinese Hackers—and Then Its Traffic Vanished
MeetingTV says a Koi Security report falsely linked it to a Chinese hacking operation, raising new questions about AI’s role in threat intelligence.
Source: TechCrunch ·
Tech & StartupsMeta, like SpaceX, looks to turn excess AI compute into cash
Meta is developing plans for a cloud infrastructure business, selling access to AI compute power and models. The move would pit it against the big cloud providers like Amazon Web …
Source: Times of India – World ·
Geopolitics'Indian-American endorsing Pakistani-American': Ro Khanna backs candidate Aisha Farooqi
In a heartfelt endorsement, US Congressman Ro Khanna rallied behind Aisha Farooqi, a Pakistani American candidate vying for Michigan's 11th Congressional District. Their conversat…
Source: Indian Express – World ·
GeopoliticsTrump says US ‘hit Iran very hard’, claims nuclear talks are progressing
Here are four clear bullet points summarizing the news article: • US President Donald Trump says America is "getting along very well" with Iran, despite previous tensions. • Trum…
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsReliance Jio’s IPO set to intensify focus on India’s telco sector amid duopoly fears
Indian telecom giant Reliance Jio’s plan to launch one of the country’s largest public share offerings in recent years is expected to shake up the domestic market and spur digital…
Source: Your Story ·
StartupsMore than 50% of funding raised by U30 startups goes to product, expansion: Hurun report
The findings indicate that young founders are increasingly prioritising long-term product creation and market expansion over discretionary spending, even as they continue to attra…
Source: Inc. ·
EntrepreneurshipMy Employee Keeps Reminding Me She Used to Be the Boss
And she won’t stop telling me what she would do differently.
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsHong Kong police arrest 2 after man dies following dispute at flat
Hong Kong police have launched a murder investigation and arrested two men after a man died following a dispute in a Mong Kok flat where drugs were also found. A police spokesman …
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsSudan’s RSF committed ethnic cleansing, says Amnesty
The Sudanese paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) committed crimes against humanity and ethnic cleansing during their attack on El-Fasher city between 2024 and 2025, Amnesty In…
Source: Indian Express – World ·
GeopoliticsUS at 250: Just 1% of US population, Indian Americans now lead big tech, politics and medicine
Here are four clear bullet points summarizing the article: • Indian Americans make up just over 1% of the US population but have emerged as one of its most influential demographi…
Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) – World ·
GeopoliticsAlgeria's parliamentary vote raises questions on real change
Seven years after the pro-democracy Hirak protests, Algeria is electing a new parliament. Could the vote spark new political momentum or will it cement the status quo?
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