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Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsSingapore ministers each awarded US$177,860 in damages in Bloomberg defamation suit
The High Court in Singapore has awarded two cabinet ministers S$230,000 (US$177,860) each in damages following a defamation trial involving financial news outlet Bloomberg and one…
Source: The Guardian – World ·
Geopolitics‘God is punishing the politicians’: anger at earthquake response grows in Venezuela
Threat of social unrest rises as public indignation at lack of disaster aid comes on top of fallout from US military intervention• A revolution in ruins: fury amid the rubble of a…
Source: Inc. ·
EntrepreneurshipWhy Most Marketing Content Fails Before Anyone Even Reads It
Sustainable growth comes from a content system that guides prospects from awareness to purchase.
Source: Inc. ·
EntrepreneurshipThe $2 Billion Branding Lesson Glossier Had to Learn the Hard Way
A limited-edition balm and a summer of New York nostalgia amount to one admission: growing wide cost Glossier the thing that made people choose it in the first place.
Source: Inc. ·
EntrepreneurshipWhy the AI Boom Could Soon Trigger a Surprise Interest Rate Hike
The AI boom is driving new pockets of inflation.
Source: Wired ·
Tech & StartupsDOGE Used AI for Housing Policy. The Government Won’t Say How
In response to a public records request, HUD has withheld documents about DOGE’s use of AI—in part by citing a privilege that doesn’t exist.
Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) – World ·
GeopoliticsGermany news: Military conscientious objections spike
The number of people applying for conscientious objection to military service has risen sharply and there were around 5,100 heat-related deaths recorded in June alone.
Source: Your Story ·
StartupsWhy supply chains will power India’s next wave of MSME exporters
At MSME Sparks 2026, Hexalog CEO Dibyanshu Tripathi explains why logistics is becoming a competitive advantage for MSMEs looking to scale globally.
Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) – World ·
GeopoliticsFrance arrests arson suspects amid Fontainebleau forest fire
Firefighters are attempting to tackle a major fire burning since Sunday in the much-visited Fontainebleau forest, near France's capital Paris. Two people have been arrested for su…
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsStory ends as another Hong Kong indie bookshop closes amid ‘losses, red lines’
An independent Hong Kong bookshop founded by journalists has announced that it will close on August 30, citing financial losses and “hard-to-grasp red lines”. In a statement poste…
Source: BBC News – World ·
GeopoliticsEU bans gold imports from Sudan to curb money financing the war
The ban also restricts exports of mercury and cyanide to Sudan, chemicals widely used in gold mining.
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsClash of the tech titans: China’s quiet industry vs loud US innovation
Great leadership doesn’t start with what you do but who you are. There are generally two leadership styles: loud and quiet. Loud leadership considers visibility for effectiveness …
Source: Wired ·
Tech & StartupsThe US Approves Launch of Mirror Satellite That Can Reflect Sunlight and Illuminate the Earth at Night
The FCC authorized Reflect Orbital to launch the mirror satellite Eärendil-1. “For optical astronomy, this poses an existential threat,” the European Southern Observatory said.
Source: Your Story ·
StartupsIRCTC doesn’t own a single train, yet earns hundreds of crores in profit every quarter
IRCTC does not run most of India’s trains or decide ordinary railway fares, yet it has built one of the country’s most profitable travel businesses.
Source: The Hindu – World ·
GeopoliticsU.S. strikes Iran for third day, will reimpose blockade
President Trump said a deal with the Islamic Republic was still possible even as attacks were carried out, with Iran striking two ships in the strategic waterway and killing one c…
Source: BBC News – World ·
GeopoliticsHow India's Lord's win echoes the legacy of its pioneering women cricketers
India won the first women's Test at Lord's, 142 years after its first men's Test.
Source: The Hindu – World ·
GeopoliticsChina expels senior Communist party leader in anti-corruption crackdown
Ma Xingrui is the third member of the 24-member Politburo to come under investigation during the current party term that began in 2022, a rare occurrence in the recent history of …
Source: MIT Technology Review ·
AI / Deep TechPsiQuantum has a plan to make a massive quantum computer out of light
The machine that could change the world will be housed in a room that looks like a data center crossed with an ice cream factory. Inside will be some 100 stainless-steel cabinets,…
Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) – World ·
GeopoliticsBastille Day: France to hold parade with Ukraine in focus
The celebrations will feature troops and warplanes from around Europe in a show of support for Ukraine, as it fends off Russia's ongoing invasion. It is Emmanuel Macron's last Bas…
Source: The Guardian – World ·
GeopoliticsFrance hopes to send ‘strategic signal’ about Europe’s renewed military focus at Bastille Day celebrations – Europe live
Many leaders from the ‘Coalition of the Willing’ stayed overnight in Paris to attend the parade, which will be Emmanuel Macron’s last as presidentYou can watch our live stream of …
Source: The Guardian – World ·
GeopoliticsPolice claim breakthrough in Melbourne’s hospitality wars, alleging links to overseas crime figure
Victoria police say they have arrested ‘high-ranking’ man from syndicate accused of orchestrating arson attacksFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaki…
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsRecord 24 DSE students score perfect marks as university eligibility rate dips
A record 24 students from 15 schools have scored perfect marks in Hong Kong’s university entrance exams, up from 17 last year, with 36.8 per cent of day-school candidates meeting …
Source: Times of India – World ·
GeopoliticsLights out: How Iran quietly moved millions of barrels through Hormuz under America's nose
According to ship-tracking data, six US-sanctioned supertankers with a carrying capacity of 12 million barrels of crude combined have crossed the Strait of Hormuz into the Gulf of…
Source: Al Jazeera – News ·
GeopoliticsBangkok bar fire death toll rises to 30 as police probe possible negligence
Thailand authorities say that 24 people remain in critical condition in hospital after the blaze at a pub.
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
Geopolitics‘Yunnan’s strongest matchmaker’ wins China fans by turning clients’ flaws into dating strengths
A young Chinese man has been dubbed “Yunnan’s strongest matchmaker” for his funny matchmaking videos that turn clients’ flaws into advantages. The 24-year-old man from southwester…
Source: The Guardian – World ·
GeopoliticsSouth East Water to pay £30.5m penalty after multiple supply failures
Ofwat says repeated errors led to ‘real disruption and hardship for residents and businesses across many years’Business live – latest updatesSouth East Water will pay £30.5m after…
Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) – World ·
GeopoliticsFive years after deadly floods, a German valley prepares for the next one
New walls, redesigned bridges and restored floodplains: towns in a small German valley are testing how they can survive the next extreme flood.
Source: The Hindu – World ·
GeopoliticsIndia supports UN membership for Palestine, says MEA
India’s position on Palestine was apprised by Sripriya Ranganathan, a secretary at the External Affairs Ministry, during a ministerial meeting of the Palestine Donor Group, held i…
Source: Your Story ·
StartupsWhy some years change your life and others simply disappear
You can't add years to your life, only life to your years. Here's what that really asks of you, and why most years blur while a few feel full.
Source: The Hindu – World ·
GeopoliticsJaishankar discusses global developments, including West Asia, Ukraine with UN Chief Guterres
Mr. Jaishankar launched India’s official campaign for a non-permanent seat at the UN Security Council for 2028-29 at an event at the world body’s headquarters in the United Nation…
Source: The Hindu – World ·
GeopoliticsU.S. announces 20% toll on ships using Hormuz; what Trump’s Iranian blockade means
Donald Trump said the United States would be “reimbursed” through a levy amounting to 20 per cent of the value of cargo passing through the waterway
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsMalaysian comedian sued for insulting, body shaming Najib’s wife
Rosmah Mansor has slapped Malaysian comedian Harith Iskander with a defamation lawsuit over a stand-up comedy routine that allegedly mocked and insulted her. Rosmah, the wife of f…
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsHong Kong couple file complaint with UN over Swedish custody plans for daughter
A Hong Kong couple have lodged a complaint with the United Nations for alleged breach of human rights after Swedish authorities applied to permanently transfer the legal guardians…
Source: The Hindu – World ·
GeopoliticsDeath toll from a Bangkok music bar fire rises to 30, dozens remain in hospital
Officials say the death toll from a huge fire in a Bangkok music bar has increased to 30
Source: The Hindu – World ·
GeopoliticsWatch: Royal welcome for Norway: 100,000 fans celebrate world cup heroes
Norway received a breathtaking heroes’ welcome as more than 100,000 fans packed the streets of Oslo after the team’s historic FIFA World Cup 2026 campaign
Source: The Hindu – World ·
GeopoliticsChirag Veer Singh Sarao becomes first Sikh American to join U.S. Air Force Academy
On April 4, Mr. Sarao was appointed to the U.S. Air Force Academy and received the ‘religious accommodation’ on June 20 to serve with his articles of faith and remain grounded in…
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsChina’s Hainan cements 2030 petrol-car ban, leading nation’s EV infrastructure push
China’s tropical resort island of Hainan is solidifying its timeline to ban the sale of petrol-powered vehicles by 2030, heralding the beginning of the end for the internal combus…
Source: Your Story ·
StartupsHow Banofi is turning banana waste into India's answer to leather
Jinali Mody couldn't find a sustainable leather bag, so she built Banofi, turning banana waste into luxury vegan leather that's winning over fashion.
Source: Your Story ·
StartupsWhen data speaks your language: How Gemini Enterprise is helping businesses move faster
Most business leaders know that AI can help them make decisions faster. Far fewer know where to actually start. At the grand finale of MSME Sparks 2026, Google Cloud's Nikhila Gud…
Source: Your Story ·
StartupsHow Google Cloud’s Gemini Enterprise is helping MSMEs build AI agents without writing code
At MSME Sparks 2026, Google Cloud showcased how no-code AI agents can help small businesses compete with larger enterprises, without the need for large engineering teams.
Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) – World ·
GeopoliticsIndia news: Sonam Wangchuk's hunger strike tests Modi
Indian activist Sonam Wangchuks has been fasting in protest of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan since over two weeks. As his health deteriorates, the pressure piles up on Pri…
Source: Times of India – World ·
GeopoliticsAfter 18 years in the US, ex-Meta employee returned to Bengaluru. Here's why
After spending 18 years building a successful technology career in the US with companies like Microsoft, LinkedIn and Meta, engineering leader Balaji Gururajan returned to Bengalu…
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsCUHK academic accused of indecent assault, allegedly hid marital status
An associate professor at the Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) is facing two indecent assault charges after a woman accused him of molesting her and reported him upon discov…
Source: Times of India – World ·
GeopoliticsFrance, England, Spain or Argentina? How a $5.3 billion betting market is calling World Cup
With four footballing heavyweights remaining, one of the biggest questions among fans is simple: Who is most likely to lift the trophy? Two of the largest prediction platforms, Po…
Source: Al Jazeera – News ·
GeopoliticsWith US-Iran trust broken again, can Pakistan bring them back to talks?
Islamabad is still urging dialogue, but analysts say it has few tools to halt the latest round of US-Iran escalation.
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