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Source: Al Jazeera – News ·
GeopoliticsNerves and tears as Germany exits World Cup on penalties
Germany fans watched from Berlin’s Sony Centre as Paraguay stunned the four-time world champion 4-3 on penalties.
Source: Times of India – World ·
GeopoliticsIndia’s economy could hit $7 trillion this decade, double by mid-2030s
India's economy is projected to reach $7 trillion by 2030, with ambitions for $14 trillion by mid-2030s and $25-30 trillion by 2047, according to Ambassador Vinay Mohan Kwatra. M…
Source: Times of India – World ·
GeopoliticsIndia announce Harmanpreet-led squad for Asian Games after T20 World Cup exit
India's Women's Selection Committee has unveiled the squad for the 2026 Asian Games in Japan, where they aim to defend their gold medal title. Led by Harmanpreet Kaur, the team fe…
Source: The Hindu – World ·
GeopoliticsWhatsApp will allow users to go by usernames instead of phone numbers, closing a privacy loophole
WhatsApp users will soon have the option to use usernames instead of phone numbers
Source: Al Jazeera – News ·
GeopoliticsTrump tells US petrol retailers to reduce prices ‘immediately’
US president warns of 'big problems' if retailers do not cut prices at the pumps, condemns illegal gouging.
Source: The Hindu – World ·
GeopoliticsThe revolving door at 10 Downing Street
Here are four clear bullet points summarizing the article: • Britain has had six Prime Ministers in 10 years, amid ongoing political turbulence, economic strain, and a sharply po…
Source: TechCrunch ·
Tech & StartupsThe AI jobs debate just got messier
A new report finds "high-intensity AI adopters” saw headcount increase 10.2%. Among those companies, entry-level headcount rose by 12%, countering the rhetoric that AI kills junio…
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsNo plans on handover day? SCMP breaks down Hong Kong’s biggest July 1 deals
Hong Kong is rolling out a series of discounts, shopping perks, giveaways and countless deals to celebrate the 29th anniversary of the city’s return to Chinese sovereignty on July…
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsHow Chinese forensics team ruled out murder in mystery of a dismembered woman
When a villager in the southern province of Guangdong was walking near his home on a mild day shortly after Christmas in 2019, he noticed a yellow suitcase beneath an expressway e…
Source: Times of India – World ·
GeopoliticsThe Rs 40 lakh house hunt: Which metro gives you the best deal?
Finding a home under Rs 40 lakh in India's major cities is becoming a challenge, with only 10% of new launches falling into this category. Kolkata offers the best prospects, boast…
Source: Al Jazeera – News ·
GeopoliticsMorocco beat Netherlands in dramatic World Cup shootout to reach last 16
Morocco come from behind to knock the Netherlands out in the round of 32, beating them 3-2 on penalties.
Source: BBC News – World ·
GeopoliticsAngry Venezuelans accuse government of negligence over earthquake response
People in areas devastated by twin earthquakes say they need more support from the government.
Source: The Hindu – World ·
GeopoliticsJapan says ready to act as yen hits 40-year low
The yen sank past 161.96 per dollar in London trade on Monday (June 29, 2026) for the first time since 1986
Source: Al Jazeera – News ·
GeopoliticsHow Germany were handed a World Cup humbling and what it means to Paraguay
As well as Gill's heroics, Paraguay's unlikely victory was founded on coach Alfaro's unshakeable faith in his defenders.
Source: Al Jazeera – News ·
GeopoliticsUS education faces ‘a crisis for low-wealth students’
Andre Perry tells This is America that going to college still pays, but low-wealth students carry most of the debt.
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsJapan’s family firms turn to M&A when heirs are not so apparent
Diners at a sleek teppanyaki restaurant in Tokyo’s Asakusa district wait happily as chefs sear marbled Kobe beef over open grills. Expectations are high at Kisshokichi, one of the…
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsHong Kong’s first batch of free PLA ship tour tickets gone within 4 minutes
Hongkongers have snapped up the first batch of free tickets to visit two PLA naval ships within minutes of their release for a weekend port call in the city. A South China Morning…
Source: Times of India – World ·
Geopolitics'Once-in-a-generation player': Latham, Root pay heartfelt tributes to Stokes
England's star all-rounder Ben Stokes has bid farewell to Test cricket, announcing his retirement after a memorable career. Despite a loss in his final match against New Zealand, …
Source: Times of India – World ·
Geopolitics'Afraid of Ram devotees coming?' Congress claims leaders under house arrest ahead of Ayodhya visit
Ajay Rai, the Congress chief in Uttar Pradesh, has accused the BJP government of placing him under house arrest to stop a party delegation from reaching the revered Ram Temple in …
Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) – World ·
GeopoliticsUkrainian oligarch reportedly injured in Monaco blast
Vadym Yermolaiev was sanctioned by Ukraine for allegedly doing business in Russian-occupied Crimea. Two other people were also injured, including a 13-year-old.
Source: Inc. ·
EntrepreneurshipThe Real Estate Industry Is in Freefall—So He Launched a Rival to Its Largest Organization
Mauricio Umansky sold the Playboy Mansion, built The Agency into a global brand across 17 countries, and just launched an organization to reshape the entire real estate industry. …
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsChinachem Group steers first-of-its-kind blueprint for Hong Kong’s green and silver future
Like other advanced cities, Hong Kong faces a range of clearly defined challenges that must be directly addressed in the next few years. Two that stand out are the effects of clim…
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsFunding option: royalties giant opens Hong Kong base as mainland China biotech deals surge
The world’s largest buyer of biopharmaceutical royalties has set up its first Asia-Pacific base in Hong Kong, joining a string of multinational corporations in the pharmaceutical …
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsHow Philippine ube farming can cash in on ‘purple gold rush’
Esmeraldo Maligsa, a farmer and president of the Bohol Ube Growers Association, harvests 2,000kg (4,400lbs) of ube, the purple tuber native to the Philippines, every seven months.…
Source: Al Jazeera – News ·
GeopoliticsPolice hunt for suspect after three wounded in Monaco blast
Ukrainian oligarch reported to be among injured in explosion at residential building in the Mediterranean principality.
Source: Times of India – World ·
GeopoliticsMassive fire breaks out at Bengal's Haldia refinery, several workers injured
A significant fire erupted at the Haldia Refinery in West Bengal early Tuesday morning, engulfing a naphtha-carrying pipeline. Several workers sustained burn injuries and were pro…
Source: Al Jazeera – News ·
GeopoliticsMourners light candles after deadly German shelter shooting
Residents lit candles on Monday evening near the site of a shooting that killed six staff members at a German shelter.
Source: Inc. ·
EntrepreneurshipThink Your City Has Good Work-Life Balance? This Report Just Revealed the ‘Desk Lunch Capital’ of the U.S.
More employees are taking lunch at their desks—or skipping it altogether. However, workplace experts warn that sacrificing your break can destroy strategic thinking and accelerate…
Source: Al Jazeera – News ·
GeopoliticsTrump: US envoys enroute to Doha for ‘perhaps important’ Iran meeting
President Donald Trump said US negotiators are heading to Qatar for what he called a ‘perhaps important’ meeting.
Source: Al Jazeera – News ·
GeopoliticsUN ordering 10,000 body bags for Venezuela as death toll expected to rise
The UN says it is procuring 10,000 body bags for Venezuela, warning the death toll will rise.
Source: Times of India – World ·
GeopoliticsApple iPhone 18 Pro data leak: Tata Electronics breach exposes key components
A major ransomware attack on Tata Electronics has exposed sensitive Apple supply chain data, including details of upcoming iPhone 18 Pro models and component suppliers, on the dar…
Source: Al Jazeera – News ·
GeopoliticsFears for people deported from US to Venezuela hours before earthquakes hit
Search for deportees from US continues in the rubble of the hotel they were taken to in Venezuela's La Guaira city.
Source: Al Jazeera – News ·
GeopoliticsFear grows in Johannesburg market as anti-migrant ‘deadline’ looms
An unofficial June 30 deadline was set by anti-immigration groups for undocumented migrants to leave South Africa.
Source: TechCrunch ·
Tech & StartupsVibe coding platform Base44 launches own model as AI startups seek defensibility
Wix-owned vibe coding platform Base44 has started rolling out its own AI model — with hopes that it will eventually outperform frontier models.
Source: The Hindu – World ·
GeopoliticsWest Asia war LIVE: U.S. and Iran pause strikes but disagree over next steps on talks
Pakistan, also a key mediator, had said talks between Iran and the U.S. would resume Tuesday (June 30)
Source: Indian Express – World ·
GeopoliticsUS-Iran War News Live Updates: PM Modi speaks with Iran’s Pezeshkian on ‘freedom of navigation’ in Hormuz, bats for lasting peace
Here are four clear bullet points summarizing the news article: • Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian about recent developments in …
Source: Al Jazeera – News ·
GeopoliticsParaguay coach salutes ‘extraordinary’ World Cup win over Germany
Paraguay produced arguably the greatest World Cup upset as Germany was defeated 4-3 on penalties in the last 32.
Source: The Hindu – World ·
GeopoliticsOver 100 Venezuelans who were deported from U.S. hours before earthquakes are missing
A deportation flight from Miami had 146 Venezuelans onboard, including 19 women and seven children, according to ICE Flight Monitor
Source: Times of India – World ·
Geopolitics'Staying away will be the hardest': Tendulkar's message to Stokes after retirement
Sachin Tendulkar led heartfelt tributes to Ben Stokes following his retirement from international cricket. Tendulkar lauded Stokes' fearless approach, match-winning ability, and i…
Source: BBC News – World ·
GeopoliticsChinese tycoon sentenced to 30 years in US jail
Guo Wengui branded himself as a China critic, gaining followers who backed his fraudulent schemes.
Source: Inc. ·
EntrepreneurshipNearly 20 Percent of House Hunters Are Plotting Long-Distance Relocation—and 4 of the Top 5 Destinations Are in 1 State
More Americans are looking to move across the country. A new report shows the most popular cities.
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsHong Kong positioned to link Asean, Greater Bay Area amid geopolitical shifts: John Lee
Hong Kong is uniquely positioned to connect Asean with the Greater Bay Area and build a “powerful and complementary partnership” amid a shifting geopolitical landscape, the city’s…
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsHong Kong IPOs ride China’s tech wave, but Nasdaq leads way with SpaceX tsunami
Hong Kong has surrendered its IPO fundraising crown to Nasdaq following SpaceX’s blockbuster listing earlier this month, but it did so while seeing its IPO proceeds register a yea…
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsJust how far are China’s local officials going in falsifying performance data?
Beijing has publicised three cases of local governments falsifying achievements to boost their records, which involved manipulating revenue data, misusing special-purpose governme…
Source: Your Story ·
StartupsProsus India revenue up; Redefining mental wellbeing
The report from Prosus noted that at $18 million, Pay U turned EBITDA positive for the first time.
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