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Source: The Guardian – World ·
GeopoliticsWednesday briefing: After two powerful earthquakes, what is the reality on the ground in Venezuela?
In today’s newsletter: A country already in crisis since the removal of its leader earlier this year by the US, now has to find a way to rebuild with little state presence in evid…
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsCommunist Party a ‘fundamental safeguard’ of Hong Kong’s prosperity: John Lee
The leadership of the Communist Party is a “fundamental safeguard” of Hong Kong’s prosperity, Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu has said amid celebrations to mark the 29th annivers…
Source: Times of India – World ·
GeopoliticsDrones, AI and nuclear submarines: Inside UK’s £298 billion plan to make Britain war-ready
The UK is embarking on a transformative defence initiative, investing £298 billion over the next four years. Prime Minister Keir Starmer unveiled this far-reaching plan, which emp…
Source: Times of India – World ·
GeopoliticsAccident or attack: What’s behind Beijing’s ‘unprecedented’ plane crash?
Here are four clear bullet points summarizing the article: • TOI World Desk is a team of experienced journalists and writers who gather global news and diverse perspectives. • Th…
Source: Times of India – World ·
GeopoliticsMicrosoft plans another round of layoffs, may cut thousands of jobs across teams in ...
Microsoft is gearing up for another round of job cuts, reportedly impacting sales, consulting, and Xbox divisions. While smaller than previous reductions, thousands of positions m…
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsHong Kong enters ‘new era’ as city returns to Chinese rule in 1997 – SCMP archive
This article was first published on July 1, 1997 Tung and his team sworn in as Patten bids tearful farewell by Chris Yeung Hong Kong entered its new era at the stroke of midnight,…
Source: Times of India – World ·
GeopoliticsWhy is CA Day celebrated on July 1? History, significance and key facts explained
Every year on July 1, India celebrates Chartered Accountants Day to mark the foundation of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) in 1949. The day recognises the i…
Source: Times of India – World ·
Geopolitics'Trapped inside as vehicle swept away': Indian techie in US dies in Kansas flash floods
Here are four clear bullet points summarizing the article: • TOI World Desk is staffed by experienced journalists and writers who work tirelessly to bring readers the latest glob…
Source: Times of India – World ·
Geopolitics'Surya gave me inputs': Shreyas reveals Suryakumar's advice before England series
Shreyas Iyer's Team India faces England in a five-match T20I series, aiming to rebound from a surprising loss to Ireland. Iyer emphasized a fearless, aggressive approach, stating …
Source: Times of India – World ·
GeopoliticsWatch: Weeks before Lohagad murder, Ketan Agarwal danced with Siya's father at pre-wedding function
A pre-wedding video showing Pune realtor Ketan Agarwal joyfully celebrating with his fiancée Siya Goyal and her parents has gone viral, garnering millions of views. The footage ca…
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsHong Kong to issue No 1 typhoon signal on Thursday as tropical depression nears
This story has been made freely available as a public service to our readers. Please consider supporting SCMP’s journalism by subscribing. Hong Kong’s weather forecaster will issu…
Source: Times of India – World ·
GeopoliticsFIFA World Cup Golden Boot race: Kylian Mbappe joins Lionel Messi at the top
Kylian Mbappe's stellar performance, including two goals against Sweden, propels France into the World Cup Round of 16. He now shares the Golden Boot lead with Lionel Messi, boast…
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsRaid to relief: US military aids Venezuela after twin earthquakes
The US military has established a robust footprint of US forces in and around Venezuela to support relief operations, with over 900 personnel inside the country and another roughl…
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsOman Air targets Singapore with new nonstop flight as Gulf carriers ramp up services
Oman Air is looking to capitalise on the Gulf state’s appeal as a largely untapped tourism destination as it launches flights from Muscat to Singapore on Thursday and considers…
Source: Al Jazeera – News ·
GeopoliticsWhy is MAGA in meltdown over the Supreme Court birthright ruling?
The US Supreme Court has rejected Trump’s bid to stop the children of some immigrants obtaining US citizenship at birth.
Source: The Guardian – World ·
Geopolitics‘Complicated and expensive’: Burnham is right about the risks of nationalisation | Nils Pratley
Track record of Welsh Water shows public ownership is not the answer to all the woes in the utilities sectorGood news for Andy Burnham: one of the original 10 water privatisations…
Source: BBC News – World ·
GeopoliticsCanada celebrates its birthday as Mark Carney battles to keep it intact
As Canadians celebrate their nation's birthday, independence movements in two provinces are eyeing the exit from the country.
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsChina’s Wang Yi reaffirms support for Mideast talks in meeting with top Saudi diplomat
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Tuesday met his Saudi counterpart Prince Faisal bin Farhan al-Saud in Beijing, reaffirming China’s strong support for negotiations in the Middl…
Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) – World ·
GeopoliticsGlobal firms and German startups compete in realizing nuclear fusion
Companies around the world are competing to see who can build the first commercially viable nuclear fusion reactor. German startups are also in the race, supported by major corpor…
Source: Al Jazeera – News ·
GeopoliticsGojek co-founder, turned Indonesian Education Minister jailed for 10 years
Gojek co-founder and former Education Minister Nadiem Makarim has been sentenced to 10 years in prison.
Source: Al Jazeera – News ·
GeopoliticsTutoring centre roof collapses killing 14 children in Pakistan
At least 14 children were killed when the roof of a private tutoring centre collapsed outside Lahore, Pakistan.
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsMalaysia lures priced-out Hong Kong property buyers
Norman Wong sold his Hong Kong flat and relocated to a rented home in Malaysia after concluding the city no longer offered the quality of life he expected for the price. “What am …
Source: Al Jazeera – News ·
GeopoliticsSupreme Court’s divided ruling on birthright citizenship may be revisited
The Supreme Court’s 6-3 ruling on birthright citizenship could signal that the issue could return to the Court.
Source: Al Jazeera – News ·
GeopoliticsWorld’s oceans experience hottest June ever, scientists say more heat ahead
European Union monitors say the first half of 2026 was 'marked by sustained and exceptional ocean warmth'.
Source: Indian Express – World ·
GeopoliticsInside Doha meeting: Qatar PM, Jared Kushner, & US envoy push to salvage US-Iran peace deal
Here are four clear bullet points summarizing the news article: • Qatari Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman al-Thani met with US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff and Senio…
Source: The Guardian – World ·
GeopoliticsDemocratic socialist Melat Kiros defeats 15-term incumbent in Colorado House primary
Twenty-nine-year-old beat representative Diana DeGette in deep-blue Denver districtThe democratic socialist Melat Kiros unseated long-serving US representative Diana DeGette in Co…
Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) – World ·
GeopoliticsUS: Trump earned over $1.4 billion in 2025, led by crypto ventures
Trump's latest financial filing shows hundreds of millions in income driven by crypto — an industry that has flourished under his policies.
Source: Al Jazeera – News ·
GeopoliticsMexico beat Ecuador to reach World Cup Round of 16 and break 40-year curse
Adverse weather does not dampen Mexico's party as the cohosts storm into the last 16 by beating Ecuador.
Source: The New York Times – World ·
GeopoliticsArchaeologists Find Maya Monuments Off the Beaten Path. Way Off.
Scientists drove ATVs for miles and then hiked miles more through dense forest to reach a site untouched by looting on Mexico’s Yucatán Peninsula. They named it Minanbé, meaning “…
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsHong Kong tech chief warns AI will unleash ‘greatest industrial revolution’
As Hong Kong marks the 29th anniversary of its return to Chinese rule on July 1, the South China Morning Post talks to the city’s senior officials about the administration’s achie…
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsAs China narrows maths gap with US, Hong Kong bids to host 2030 global event
Even before the world’s top mathematicians gather in Philadelphia in late July for the International Congress of Mathematicians, a high-stakes battle is unfolding over where the g…
Source: Inc. ·
EntrepreneurshipSurprising New Study: This Is Why People Freeze Up Over the Wrong Kinds of Risk
“I hate to lose, and when I do, it stays with me for a long time.”
Source: Times of India – World ·
GeopoliticsCan landlords charge tenants for repainting walls? What Delhi High Court said
Tenants aren't always responsible for repainting or minor repairs upon moving out. A Delhi High Court ruling clarified that landlords must distinguish between normal wear and tear…
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsNew Japan visa rules threaten to force out foreign business owners: ‘my dream is broken’
In a tiny Tokyo restaurant filled with the smell of Nepalese dumplings, Budhathoki Samjhana surveys the business she built from scratch but may now have to give up as Japan tighte…
Source: Times of India – World ·
GeopoliticsCCTV, black bag and a fake 'police' raid: Inside Ayodhya Ram Temple donation theft probe
Ayodhya police interrogated Avinash Shukla, an accused in the Ram temple donation theft case, in district jail. Investigators are probing his alleged role in cash counting and rec…
Source: Al Jazeera – News ·
GeopoliticsNASA astronauts spacewalk to fix robotic arm
Two NASA astronauts stepping outside the International Space Station to fix robotic arm.
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsXi Jinping meets foreign leaders: tracker, June 2026
Chinese President Xi Jinping hosted the leaders of Laos, Myanmar, Cambodia, Bangladesh and Belarus in June. He also travelled to North Korea on his first overseas journey this yea…
Source: Al Jazeera – News ·
GeopoliticsUSA face Bosnia in World Cup knockouts, with pride, credentials on the line
Winning the whole tournament might be a stretch, but USA must look to regain momentum against Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Source: Times of India – World ·
GeopoliticsCJP protest day 12: Sonam Wangchuk 'lost 2 kgs' as hunger strike enters Day 4
Here are four clear bullet points summarizing the article: • The TOI News Desk is a team of journalists working around-the-clock. • They deliver current and comprehensive news an…
Source: TechCrunch ·
Tech & StartupsThe “Father of the Internet” is finally retiring
Vinton Cerf, one of the creators of the protocols underlying the internet, will step down as Google's chief internet evangelist next week.
Source: Al Jazeera – News ·
GeopoliticsMercury’s Thomas says received online abuse following WNBA suspension
Mercury forward Alyssa Thomas was suspended for a game after making contact with her fist on Caitlin Clark's throat.
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsChina’s new investment law asserts control over offshore tech transfers in landmark move
China has enacted a sweeping overseas-investment law that aims to safeguard national interests against trade barriers and unauthorised use of advanced technology abroad, though an…
Source: BBC News – World ·
GeopoliticsTrump made more than $1bn from crypto in first year back in office
The president's crypto income far outpaces his earnings from real estate and Trump-themed items such as watches.
Source: Al Jazeera – News ·
GeopoliticsUN chief fears for ‘millions’ of Palestinians amid UNRWA funding shortfall
Antonio Guterres denounces 'disinformation, smear campaigns' against the UN agency for Palestinian refugees.
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsIndia’s ruling party risks being sucked into Uttar Pradesh temple donation probe row
An investigation into alleged financial irregularities at a Hindu temple closely associated with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is threatening to tarnish one of his party’s s…
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