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Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsChina sends a message to Pacific islands amid unease over missile test
A week after a Chinese missile test sparked protests across the Pacific, Beijing has reaffirmed its unconditional support for Honiara and pledged to deepen ties. The commitment ca…
Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) – World ·
GeopoliticsMicronutrients are good, a balanced diet is better
Chronic illnesses, heart disease, obesity ― we know eating too much of the wrong foods can be unhealthy. But what about "good" foods: Is modern farming diluting micronutrients in …
Source: Times of India – World ·
GeopoliticsWatch: Russia strikes Ukraine with a 3,000 kg bomb amid escalating conflict
Russia released footage of a massive FAB-3000 glide bomb strike in Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia region. European nations announced an air-defence coalition to develop a ballistic missil…
Source: Indian Express – World ·
GeopoliticsWhy UAE is building a new port to bypass Strait of Hormuz
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Source: The Hindu – World ·
GeopoliticsBangkok bar that caught fire lacked basic safety measures: expert
But during his preliminary inspection, the expert said he saw "no emergency exit signage, emergency lighting systems or fire alarm devices"
Source: Wired ·
Tech & Startups9 Tips to Get More Out of Google Chat
There’s more to Google’s messaging app than you might realize.
Source: Wired ·
Tech & StartupsBest RGB TVs (2026): My Picks After Testing the Hottest TVs
RGB TVs are the latest hotness in the world of televisions, and I’ve tested many of the latest models to see which you should buy.
Source: The Hindu – World ·
GeopoliticsNepal’s new government, old concerns: Governance, dissent, shrinking civic space
After completing 100 days in office, the Balendra Shah administration now finds itself confronting many of the same questions that dogged its predecessor before last year’s Gen Z …
Source: BBC News – World ·
GeopoliticsSingapore court orders Bloomberg to pay $356,000 to ministers in defamation case
The ministers claimed the piece, which cited their luxury bungalow deals, had tarnished their reputation.
Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) – World ·
GeopoliticsUkraine targets another 11 Russian ships in Sea of Azov
Ukraine said it struck tankers and cargo vessels in the Sea of Azov, in the latest strikes on Russian commercial shipping. Moscow's Agriculture Ministry said "alternative shipping…
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsIndonesia’s anti-LGBT education push raises concerns about stigmatising youth
Indonesia’s Ministry of Religious Affairs is drafting educational material aimed at discouraging what officials call the spread of “LGBT culture”, after a presidential regulation …
Source: Indian Express – World ·
GeopoliticsIn blow to Trump, US refunds $81 billion in tariffs after Supreme Court ruling
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Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsEU demands ‘youth mode’ to protect children from addictive social media features
There should be a “youth mode” for children on social media platforms in which addictive features and targeted advertising are turned off, EU lawmakers demanded on Tuesday. The ca…
Source: The Hindu – World ·
GeopoliticsNew York to impose the country’s first state-wide moratorium on data centres
New York will block new large data centers that fuel artificial intelligence for up to a year to protect the environment and energy grid
Source: Wired ·
Tech & StartupsOura Ring 5 Review: Still the Smart Ring to Beat
It’s not the upgrade Ring 4 owners have been waiting for, but it’s easily the best smart ring Oura has ever made.
Source: Inc. ·
EntrepreneurshipJack Dorsey’s Block Just Settled for $45 Million Over Fraud Claims—but Some Victims May Not See a Dime
The multistate agreement accused the fintech company of overstating Cash App’s safety while failing to adequately protect users from scams.
Source: Inc. ·
EntrepreneurshipApple’s OpenAI Lawsuit Reveals a Hiring Mistake Every Company Should Avoid
Great employees leave. Your secrets shouldn’t.
Source: Wired ·
Tech & StartupsThis German Man Is on a Quest to Cut the Perfect Slice of Bread
Armed with high-end knives and digital calipers, Germanbreadcutter has entranced thousands of fans, one loaf at a time.
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsChina boy, 12, inspires millions after defying muscle-wasting disease prognosis of living past 3
A 12-year-old boy in eastern China with a rare disease has graduated from primary school in June, defying doctors who had predicted he would not live beyond the age of three. Zou …
Source: The Hindu – World ·
GeopoliticsUkraine downs five Russian ballistic missiles as Kyiv looks to harden air defences
It was the first time in almost two weeks that Ukraine claimed to have downed Russian ballistic missiles, which are harder to stop than drones or cruise missiles
Source: Inc. ·
EntrepreneurshipThe Scientific Case for Reading More: Yale Research Shows People Who Read Books Live Longer
A study shows people who read books live 20 percent longer than those who do not.
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsSpain bull run injuries hit 57 after chaotic final day in Pamplona
Ten men suffered injuries on Tuesday during the eighth and final bull run of Spain’s famed San Fermin festival, bringing to 57 the total number of daredevils injured during this y…
Source: The Guardian – World ·
GeopoliticsChina’s monthly car exports top 1m for first time as overall trade soars
Country risks new tariffs from US and EU as it looks likely to match or beat last year’s record surplus of $1tnBusiness live – latest updatesChina’s monthly car exports topped 1m…
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsAlibaba to team up with Honor in race to build AI agentic devices
Alibaba Group Holding and Honor are set to deepen their tie-up over an operating system for AI-powered devices, as competition in the nascent “AI phone” genre gains momentum in Ch…
Source: Wired ·
Tech & StartupsThis Luddite Puppet Hopes You’re Not Reading This on Your Smartphone
On this week’s episode of The Big Interview podcast, WIRED’s senior culture editor Manisha Krishnan talks to Gowanus about eschewing Big Tech, going outside, and rejection in the …
Source: The New York Times – World ·
GeopoliticsChina Purges Top Official Over Corruption and Sex Charges
Ma Xingrui is the third member of the Politburo to be purged since 2022. He once led the Xinjiang region and was previously head of China’s space program.
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsDelhi summons Iranian diplomat after Indian sailor dies in Strait of Hormuz vessel attacks
India summoned Iran’s senior diplomat in New Delhi on Tuesday to protest against attacks on two commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz that killed an Indian seafarer and wound…
Source: Your Story ·
StartupsStartup news and updates: Daily roundup (July 14, 2026)
YourStory presents the daily news roundup from the Indian startup ecosystem and beyond. Here's the roundup for Tuesday, July 14, 2026
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsHow Beijing proposes to solve South China Sea disputes 10 years after Hague ruling
A decade after the Hague’s South China Sea ruling, Beijing should continue engaging in good-faith diplomacy and explore international mediation, analysts say, arguing that the une…
Source: Your Story ·
StartupsElevation Capital launches $500M fund with focus on Indian AI startups
The new fund will predominantly focus on AI related startups and invest at the seed and series A stage of funding.
Source: BBC News – World ·
GeopoliticsYemen's Houthis launch missiles at Saudi Arabia after strikes on Sanaa airport
The Iran-backed Houthis blame Saudi Arabia for the attack in Yemen's capital and say they targeted Abha airport in response.
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsHong Kong national security laws must be continually improved: ex-Beijing official
Hong Kong’s national security laws must be continually improved to address risks and close loopholes amid geopolitical tensions, a former senior mainland Chinese official overseei…
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsTrump’s 20% Hormuz toll jolts markets as Asia adapts to oil shock
Asia’s economies are once again staring down the barrel of the Strait of Hormuz as the latest breakdown of the US-Iran ceasefire and Washington’s decision to impose a blockade-cum…
Source: Inc. ·
EntrepreneurshipMicrosoft’s Massive Xbox Downsizing Signals the Brutal Reality of the AI Revolution
We’re beginning to see the follow-on impacts of AI.
Source: Inc. ·
EntrepreneurshipThe Real Problem With Meta’s AI Tracking Scandal Isn’t the Data Leak
AI surveillance tools are quietly undermining employee trust. What leaders disclose about how that data is and isn’t used will define their culture.
Source: Wired ·
Tech & StartupsThe Chatbot That Foretold Why People Share Secrets With ChatGPT
In the 1960s an MIT professor named Joseph Weizenbaum created a chatbot called ELIZA. The conversations people had with it set precedents for the chatbots to come.
Source: NBC News – World ·
GeneralSam Neill had pneumonia before his death, co-star says, as tributes pour in
Nicole Kidman, Cillian Murphy and others paid tribute to the acclaimed New Zealand actor, who was 78.
Source: The Hindu – World ·
GeopoliticsTwo arrested as firefighters battle Fontainebleau forest fire near Paris
The Fontainebleau blaze is contributing to what will likely be a historic year for fires in France, with 32,000 hectares burned already this year, more than the total in 2025, sa…
Source: The Hindu – World ·
GeopoliticsPeace in Ukraine unlikely to be reached soon, Polish PM says
Prime Minister Donald Tusk said he had discussed the improbability of a Russia ceasefire with NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy
Source: The Guardian – World ·
GeopoliticsIranian flights to Yemen are violation of sovereignty, says Yemeni official
Plane bringing Houthi delegation home from Tehran had to divert after Yemeni government bombed Sana’a airportMiddle East crisis live – latest updatesIranian flights to and from Ye…
Source: Indian Express – World ·
GeopoliticsWhy oil prices are suddenly surging as Trump and Iran clash again
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Source: Wired ·
Tech & StartupsSotheby’s Big T. Rex Auction Raises Concerns Hype and Wealth Are Upending Science
Private buyers are increasingly outbidding museums for fossils. That’s making it difficult—or even impossible—for researchers to improve our understanding of the past.
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsSingapore-Malaysia relations enter ‘mature’ era with Tharman’s state visit
Singapore President Tharman Shanmugaratnam’s first state visit to Malaysia this week comes amid strengthening ties between the neighbours and a greater willingness on both sides t…
Source: Your Story ·
StartupsBSNL launches satellite phone service in India: How it works
BSNL has launched a satellite phone in India priced at Rs 1,34,166, offering connectivity in remote regions without mobile network coverage.
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsHong Kong woman gets 10 years in jail for luring victims into gang’s extortion plot
A Hong Kong woman has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for assisting in robbing three people when she was a teenager by luring them to a deserted location before her fellow ga…
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