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Geopolitics

Myanmar approves death sentence in crackdown on scam centres

South China Morning Post – World · China

Myanmar’s military-backed parliament approved a law on Tuesday that authorises capital punishment for those who detain or violently coerce victims into working…

Geopolitics

Have the Houthis blocked the Red Sea to marine traffic? | Explained

The Hindu – World · India

On July 26, the Houthis attacked the Aramco refinery in Jizan and export facilities at Yanbu, both considered vital installations.

Geopolitics

'Ankit Sharma died with 51 injuries': Death penalty sought for Tahir Hussain

Times of India – World · India

Special public prosecutor Madhukar Pandey told the court that Sharma was subjected to a planned and relentless assault before his body was dumped in a drain in…

Geopolitics

Netanyahu, Zelenskyy in Washington for Graham's funeral as Trump to host war talks

Times of India – World · India

Today, President Trump welcomes leaders from Ukraine and Israel for crucial discussions centered on ongoing conflicts and regional security. Both leaders are i…

Geopolitics

MHT CET final merit list 2026 released: Download here

Times of India – World · India

75-word synopsisMHT CET final merit list 2026 has been released by the Maharashtra State Common Entrance Test Cell for BE and BTech admissions. Candidates who …

Geopolitics

Chinese husband jumps into deep well to stay with wife after cicada hunt goes wrong

South China Morning Post – World · China

A woman in eastern China who was catching cicadas one evening with her husband accidentally fell into a sewage manhole, while the spouse, worried about her saf…

Geopolitics

Johnson & Johnson announces $5.5 billion settlement of talc lawsuits

The Hindu – World · India

J&J ‌said the settlement will resolve about 69,000 cases consolidated ‌in federal court and ‌related cases in state court, totalling 99.75% of the remainin…

Geopolitics

Palestine weekly: West Bank in flames after Tal killings

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Deadly settler attack outside Nablus sets off days of raids, arson, closures and mass arrests.

Geopolitics

Myanmar approves death sentence for cyberscam offences

The Hindu – World · India

The draft bill also featured a maximum sentence of life in prison for those who "run an online scam centre" and those who "commit digital currency scams (crypt…

Geopolitics

U.S. Senate expected to confirm Jay Clayton as next Intelligence Director

The Hindu – World · India

Jay Claton was to be confirmed as the next intelligence director in June after Tulsi Gabbard resigned without Bill Pulte taking over, but President Trump delay…

Startups

Two fund managers who handled Rs 1.35 lakh crore for others just built a company for India's rich

Your Story · India

Veriqus raised Rs 387 crore to build an integrated wealth platform for India's HNIs, family offices and emerging wealthy families.

Geopolitics

Angus Taylor named as potential donor to NSW Liberal ‘Reformers’ being investigated by Icac

The Guardian – World · Europe

Federal opposition leader, who is not accused of wrongdoing, says he won’t provide ‘running commentary on matters before commission’Follow our Australia news l…

Geopolitics

About 900,000 Origin Energy customers affected by hack as company admits it was warned weeks before public told

The Guardian – World · Europe

Chief executive, Frank Calabria, apologises and advises customers to look out for suspicious activity amid heightened scam risk Origin Energy has admitted it w…

Geopolitics

Drilling for Oil the Old-Fashioned Way in ‘Little Texas,’ Indonesia

The New York Times – World · US

Small pumps and truck engines are used to extract crude from the ground in parts of the country, which has tens of thousands of community-run oil wells.

Geopolitics

Holding by-election to replace disgraced lawmaker low priority, John Lee says

South China Morning Post – World · China

Holding a by-election to fill a seat vacated by former lawmaker William Wong Kam-fai after he resigned over a drink-driving arrest is a lower priority than pre…

Geopolitics

After 40 years on bail, Allahabad HC orders 82-year-old murder convict to jail

Times of India – World · India

An 82-year-old man must return to prison to complete his life sentence. The Allahabad High Court upheld his 1984 murder conviction after nearly four decades. T…

Geopolitics

U.S. Big Tech companies call for American open-weight models as Anthropic CEO disagrees over cyber-security risks

The Hindu – World · India

The letter—signed by companies including Microsoft, Nvidia, OpenAI, SpaceX, Google, IBM, Palantir, and Meta—stressed the importance of American AI leadership

Tech & Startups

Hugging Face Has a Deepfake Nudes Problem

Wired · Global

Researchers tested top image editing models on Hugging Face and found they could easily create explicit deepfakes—and 1,000 image editing prompts show how peop…

Geopolitics

'Removed in error': Meta responds after PM Modi's video was blocked on Facebook

Times of India – World · India

Meta admitted to mistakenly deleting Prime Minister Narendra Modi's video. The content was removed in error and has since been restored by the company. This vi…

Geopolitics

France firestorm phenomenon: monster clouds that spawn lightning and new blazes

South China Morning Post – World · China

A wildfire in southwest France grew so powerful that its smoke column became a thunderstorm, generating lightning that struck the ground and ignited new fires …

Geopolitics

Djokovic teams up with Sabalenka for revamped US Open mixed doubles

Times of India – World · India

Aryna Sabalenka and Novak Djokovic headline the initial 16 teams entered for the revamped US Open mixed doubles championship, which offers a $1 million prize. …

Geopolitics

The Iran War Is Making Asia’s Street Food More Expensive

The New York Times – World · US

Some staple dishes in Asia are no longer as affordable to purchase or prepare. Customers and food sellers alike are feeling the pinch.

Geopolitics

Why Johnson & Johnson is paying $5.5 billion over baby powder lawsuits

Indian Express – World · India

- **J&J offers $5.5bn settlement** to resolve ~69,000 ovarian cancer lawsuits tied to talc-based products, aiming to end legal battles and focus on R&D. - **…

Geopolitics

Confronting gang members at the heart of Ecuador's drug battle

BBC News – World · Europe

Orla Guerin speaks to a gang leader about violence, drugs and infiltrating the police.

Geopolitics

On the front line of Ecuador's drugs war, police fight gangs, guns and corruption

BBC News – World · Europe

The BBC goes on patrol with Ecuador's police, who are grappling with a huge surge in drug crime.

Geopolitics

US airman accused of ‘spree’ of rapes on sleeping women avoided UK courts

The Guardian – World · Europe

Suffolk police ceded investigation into James Loubeau to the US military, leading to court martial acquittalA US airman accused of a “spree” of rapes and sexua…

Geopolitics

World-class Jodrell Bank is under threat and UK risks a physics brain drain

The Guardian – World · Europe

Funding crisis could lead to an exodus that would be a blow for British science and national growthOn a chilly day in December 1945, Bernard Lovell, a physicis…

Geopolitics

Blow to NHS as Royal Mail raises prices for bulk users by a third

The Guardian – World · Europe

Average 25% increase for letters such as marketing, bills and medical appointment notices from 5 OctoberRoyal Mail will increase the price of its wholesale pos…

Geopolitics

Cottage pie and glass of red, anyone? Britons shun salad despite heat in ‘reverse comfort eating’

The Guardian – World · Europe

Nostalgic foods like toad-in-the-hole also in demand at Waitrose as people pivot towards familiarity amid climatic and political upheavalForget a crisp salad a…

Geopolitics

Mamdani tackles cost of living crisis in New York with 30% discounts

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has announced a new plan to sell discounted grocery baskets at city-run stores.

Tech & Startups

Ray-Ban Promo Codes: Save 50% in July 2026

Wired · Global

Upgrade your frames with major savings on classic shapes, custom designs, and prescription lenses using these verified Ray-Ban discounts.

Geopolitics

Hong Kong activist allowed to stay in UK after deportation threat

BBC News – World · Europe

Wu was detained for hours at London's Heathrow Airport last week and refused entry, he told the BBC.

Geopolitics

China tests first civilian drone that can fly 24 hours non-stop, fully loaded

South China Morning Post – World · China

The first tonne-class long-distance unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) suitable for multiple civil purposes to be built to airworthiness standards in China – Yitong…

Geopolitics

Thailand’s 30-day visa-free entry for Indians could bring record 2.7 million visitors

Indian Express – World · India

- Thailand's 30-day visa-free entry for Indians aims to boost arrivals to 2.7 million next year, aided by expanded flights to smaller Indian cities. - India …

Geopolitics

Malaysia detains more than 100 Rohingya seeking help from the UN

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Malaysian police have detained more than 100 Rohingya refugees and asylum seekers who were seeking help from the UN.

Geopolitics

Southeast Asian Resort Towns Suffer as Iran War Keeps European Tourists Away

The New York Times – World · US

Soaring airfares and disruptions to Middle Eastern travel hubs are keeping many travelers away from destinations in Cambodia, Thailand and Indonesia.

Geopolitics

Oil prices fall to one-week low as hopes of US-Iran breakthrough ease supply concerns

Times of India – World · India

Oil prices extended losses as diplomatic talks eased supply disruption concerns. Brent crude futures and WTI crude touched their lowest levels since July. The …

Geopolitics

Trump calls protester ‘communist’ after Michigan speech interruption

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

A protester was removed after interrupting US President Donald Trump’s remarks at a Michigan auto event.

Geopolitics

UK PM Andy Burnham rules out stamp duty changes in next Budget; what it means

Times of India – World · India

In a recent statement, Prime Minister Andy Burnham announced that there will be no changes to stamp duty this year, meaning homebuyers and investors will not b…

Geopolitics

Israeli ex-generals urge Trump to push Netanyahu on ‘settler terror’

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Settler violence in the occupied West Bank endangers Israel’s future, 550 former officials tell Trump.

Geopolitics

Indonesia’s Singapore rival, India’s one-shot win over SpaceX: 7 Asia highlights

South China Morning Post – World · China

We have selected seven stories from the SCMP’s coverage of Asia over the past week that resonated with our readers and shed light on topical issues. If you wou…

Tech & Startups

Cursor makes its biggest India push yet ahead of SpaceX acquisition with localized pricing

TechCrunch · US

Cursor says India is now its third-largest market globally and plans to expand local hiring and enterprise sales.

Geopolitics

Heat wave threatens to worsen France, Spain wildfires

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

A fresh spell of extreme heat, driven by climate change, is expected to intensify some of Europe's worst wildfires in decades, stretching firefighting resource…

Geopolitics

As father fights blood cancer, Rishikanta bags CWG silver

Times of India – World · India

Rishikanta Singh Chanambam secured a silver medal in the men's 60kg weightlifting competition. His family watched the event from Rajasthan while supporting his…

Geopolitics

Massive Wildfires Draw Close to Madrid

The New York Times – World · US

Madrid is booming, culturally and economically, but the wildfires raging within a short drive of the capital have provided a reality check.

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