Current Affairs
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Source: Inc. ·
EntrepreneurshipTim Ferriss Says AI Is Killing Nonfiction. He’s Only Half Right
The real shift isn’t from books to AI. It’s from information to belief.
Source: Wired ·
Tech & StartupsMotorola Phones Now Have a Built-In Travel eSIM for Mobile Data Outside the US
Available in select markets thanks to a partnership with Gigs, Motorola phone owners have one less hurdle to clear when signing up for a data-only eSIM before traveling abroad.
Source: Indian Express – World ·
GeopoliticsUS heatwave: 120 million under alert ahead of Fourth of July celebrations
Here are four clear bullet points summarizing the news article: • A severe heatwave is expected in the United States this week, affecting nearly 120 million people from the Midwe…
Source: The New York Times – World ·
GeopoliticsUnderground Births, Under Bombardment: Childbearing in Ukraine
Bombings, blackouts and displacement compound maternal anxiety. Still, many women persevere. “We must bring new life,” one said.
Source: BBC News – World ·
GeopoliticsCanada to make Eurovision Song Contest debut in 2027
The country becomes the first new participant since Australia joined the contest in 2015.
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsBelgium apartment block fire kills at least 5, seriously injures several
At least five people have been killed and many injured in a fire in an apartment block in the Belgian city of Antwerp, police said on Wednesday. The blaze broke out mid-morning on…
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsIn the AI era, US-China competition hinges on who can adapt faster
Power has historically been measured by indicators such as territory, population, industrial production, military capability and economic scale. Those foundations remain indispens…
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsChina’s Kling AI nears US$3 billion round at US$18 billion valuation: sources
Kuaishou-backed Kling AI is close to completing a US$3 billion fundraising round that would value the company at US$18 billion post-investment, according to people familiar with t…
Source: MIT Technology Review ·
AI / Deep TechThe Download: Anthropic launches Claude Science, and California’s carbon manure math
This is today’s edition of The Download, our weekday newsletter that provides a daily dose of what’s going on in the world of technology. Claude Science is Anthropic’s…
Source: NBC News – World ·
GeneralSouth Africa says over 900 arrested during nationwide anti-migrant protests
Thousands have fled South Africa, fearing they will be attacked or killed, after an anti-immigrant movement set a “deadline” for them to leave the country.
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsWhy is Hong Kong holding Communist Party anniversary events? One word: stability
Greater social and political stability in Hong Kong will allow the city to hold high-profile celebratory events for the anniversary of the Communist Party’s establishment, analyst…
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsCan China’s ‘CO2 rocket’ launch cold on the same gas that carbonates Coca-Cola?
A Chinese aerospace start-up plans to launch a rocket using carbon dioxide, the same compound that gives Coca-Cola its fizz and bite. Hunan-based commercial space firm Zhiyu Aeros…
Source: IEEE Spectrum ·
EngineeringThe Space-based Data Center Hype Machine Is Already in Orbit
“The lowest-cost place to put AI will be in space, and that will be true within two years, maybe three at the latest,” SpaceX founder Elon Musk told the World Economic Forum in Da…
Source: Inc. ·
EntrepreneurshipWhy Goop Kitchen Is Winning in the Delivery-First Food Era
Delivery wasn’t an add-on. It was the whole play.
Source: Inc. ·
EntrepreneurshipReliability Determines Success in the Biotech Industry
The most important biotech chemicals are only valuable when they are reliable.
Source: Inc. ·
EntrepreneurshipHow to Make AI a Compounding Advantage
AI will reshape every layer of how financial institutions operate, compete, and serve clients.
Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) – World ·
GeopoliticsCanada to compete in 2027 Eurovision Song Contest
The Eurovision Song Contest is set to welcome another non-European participant: Canada. The country's finance minister said it offers "a platform for Canada to shine" at a time of…
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsUS, Iran officials hold indirect talks in Qatar to try to end war: diplomat
Indirect talks in Doha, Qatar, between officials from the United States and Iran aimed at ending the Middle East war have started, a diplomat with knowledge of the talks said on W…
Source: The Hindu – World ·
GeopoliticsFrom rural Tamil Nadu to Wall Street: Chef Vijay Kumar on ringing the Nasdaq closing bell
In this exclusive essay for The Hindu, Vijay Kumar, the chef behind New York’s Michelin-starred Semma, reflects on his journey from a village near Natham in Tamil Nadu to global r…
Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) – World ·
GeopoliticsHydration breaks: The most controversial issue at the World Cup
The mandatory hydration breaks at the 2026 World Cup have sparked debate in the stands, on the pitch, and far beyond.
Source: The Hindu – World ·
GeopoliticsMan who survived two natural disasters in Venezuela’s La Guaira vows to never return
Bruised around his left eye and across much of his body, 46-year-old Venezuelan merchant Grian Serrano is recovering from the ordeal he endured with his son and mother
Source: Your Story ·
StartupsGovernment reviews WhatsApp username feature over fraud concerns
The government is reviewing WhatsApp's upcoming username feature over concerns it could enable impersonation and fraud. The scrutiny comes as the Meta-owned platform prepares to r…
Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) – World ·
GeopoliticsSudan's RSF accused of crimes against humanity in el-Fasher
Amnesty International says Sudan's Rapid Support Forces militia committed ethnic cleansing and crimes against humanity in its assault on the city of el-Fasher amid the longrunning…
Source: Your Story ·
StartupsSwiggy-owned Instamart appoints Gautam Swaroop as Chief Business Officer
The development comes days after Hari Kumar resigned as Instamart's CBO. The quick commerce platform's Chief Operating Officer Ankit Kumar also stepped down recently.
Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) – World ·
GeopoliticsGerman prosecutors arrest Rwanda genocide suspect
A German-Rwandan national has been arrested on suspicion of complicity in murders during Rwanda's 1994 genocide. He is thought to have been personally involved in the killing of o…
Source: Your Story ·
StartupsHow Small Daily Actions Can Move Mountains Over Time
Confucius offered a timeless map for progress with this simple image of stones and a mountain. The idea is not about heroic leaps. It is about steady motion
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
Geopolitics‘YMCA’ Village People singer Victor Willis dies at 74
Victor Willis, lead singer of the disco group Village People whose hit Y.M.C.A. became a fixture at rallies for US President Donald Trump, has died, his spouse said in a Facebook …
Source: Wired ·
Tech & StartupsLectric XPress2 Review (2026): A Heavy-Duty but Nimble Ebike
This hefty but nimble and highly customizable ebike makes the journey as important as the destination. Get where you want, and have fun along the way.
Source: NBC News – World ·
GeneralOcean surface temperatures hit record high, fanning scientists’ concerns of global crisis
“The planet is warming because we’re emitting vast quantities of greenhouse gases, primarily from fossil fuel burning,” one expert said.
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
Geopolitics‘Upside potential’: World Gold Council counts on Asian buyers to curb price plunge
Asian markets are a growing force in gold price discovery as the metal remains sensitive to heightened geopolitical concerns and abrupt shifts in investor sentiment, according to …
Source: Inc. ·
EntrepreneurshipDavid Beckham and Giannis Antetokounmpo Didn’t Just Promote This Wellness Brand. They Also Became Shareholders
Ownership beats endorsements every time.
Source: Wired ·
Tech & StartupsDrive Slower, Save Money on Gas. Thanks, Physics!
Planning a Fourth of July getaway? Use less gas—and cut your emissions—by easing up on the pedal.
Source: The Hindu – World ·
GeopoliticsIn the Strait of Hormuz, Iran draws its red lines
The strait, a critical energy and economic chokepoint connecting the Persian Gulf with the Arabian Sea through the Gulf of Oman, was open to international shipping before the war
Source: Indian Express – World ·
GeopoliticsDonald Trump weighed returning to ‘full-blown war’ with Iran: Report
Here are four clear bullet points summarizing the article: • US President Donald Trump has decided to focus on diplomatic efforts rather than military action in Iran. • The 60-da…
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsMainland Chinese tourists pack landmarks as Hong Kong marks 29th anniversary
Festive events and promotions across Hong Kong marking the 29th anniversary of its return to Chinese sovereignty have drawn large numbers of mainland tourists to major attractions…
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsSpain blames over 1,000 excess deaths on heatwave, in second-hottest June ever
Spain recorded 1,029 excess deaths last month attributable to heat, official data showed on Wednesday, as a five-day heatwave with temperatures surpassing 40 degrees Celsius (1…
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsIndonesian civil trainee deaths spur criticisms of Prabowo’s reliance on military drill
When Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto promised to build 80,000 village cooperatives across the archipelago, the aim was to drive rural growth, strengthen food security and gi…
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsThailand’s Bangchak takes over Hong Kong Caltex petrol stations in HK$2.1b deal
One of Thailand’s largest energy conglomerates has bought Caltex petrol stations in Hong Kong in a HK$2.1 billion (US$270 million) deal, which the firm will use as a springboard i…
Source: Wired ·
Tech & StartupsJust About Anyone Can Sell You GLP-1s Online Now
Welcome to the “Temu experience of telehealth,” where everyone from Grindr to MAGA influencers can open a virtual clinic selling weight loss drugs and more.
Source: Your Story ·
StartupsUPI transactions ease from record high to Rs 28.9 lakh crore in June
After touching a record high of Rs 29.9 lakh crore in May, UPI transactions eased to Rs 28.9 lakh crore in June.
Source: Your Story ·
StartupsDelhi government notifies Delhi EV Policy 2026
Under its EV policy, the Delhi government announced that all electric cars with an ex-showroom price of Rs 30 lakh or less registered in the National Capital will get full exempti…
Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) – World ·
GeopoliticsAhead of NATO summit, Turkey arrests more than 200 activists
Protesters are clearly unwelcome ahead of the upcoming NATO summit in Ankara. Amid a strict public gatherings ban, 225 human rights and environmental activists as well as journali…
Source: Indian Express – World ·
GeopoliticsChina launches 350 kmph bullet train through Qinling Mountains, cutting travel time by 6 hours
Here are four clear bullet points summarizing the article: • China has launched a new 350 kmph bullet train connecting central and western regions, reducing travel time by over s…
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsMalaysia closes jurisdictional gaps on child sexual abuse in ‘meaningful reform’
Malaysia has given its courts the power to prosecute some sexual offences against children committed overseas, extending the reach of its law beyond national borders as abuse alle…
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsHow a ‘Chinese heart’ could get US blood pumping despite biotech decoupling
A “Chinese heart” could be helping to save lives in the United States despite efforts to decouple the two countries’ biotechnology sectors as a result of rising political tensions…
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