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Source: The Hindu – World ·
GeopoliticsTrump says Iran requested meeting, but Iranian officials say nothing scheduled
The U.S. President has tried to preserve an increasingly fragile interim deal as hostilities have mounted in the Strait of Hormuz in recent days
Source: Al Jazeera – News ·
GeopoliticsIs the Israeli military deliberately targeting children in Gaza?
A UN inquiry found that children in Gaza are being shot with a single bullet.
Source: Al Jazeera – News ·
GeopoliticsRussian missile and drone attacks kill at least eight in Ukraine
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy condemns the 'horrific attacks' and urges allies to boost Ukraine's air defences.
Source: The Hindu – World ·
GeopoliticsZelenskyy condemns ’horrific attacks’ as Russian strikes kill 8, wound 35 in Ukraine
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says Russian missiles and drones have killed at least eight civilians and injured 35 others
Source: Al Jazeera – News ·
GeopoliticsWhy Pakistan’s Afghan air strikes aren’t stopping armed attacks
Analysts warn military pressure alone cannot contain a threat from armed groups that has reached Pakistan's cities.
Source: Al Jazeera – News ·
GeopoliticsMore than 1,300 deaths in Europe amid heatwave: What can countries do?
Temperatures reached 40 degrees Celsius (104 degrees Fahrenheit) in parts of Europe on Sunday.
Source: Times of India – World ·
Geopolitics'Russian troops survive just 20–35 minutes on Ukraine frontlines'
Russian frontline soldiers reportedly face a grim reality, with survival times as short as 20-35 minutes amidst intense drone warfare and infantry assaults. Pro-war bloggers highl…
Source: Inc. ·
EntrepreneurshipEven If You Eat Enough Veggies, You’re Probably Missing This Brain-Protecting Nutrient
A massive new study warns that 80 percent of us are deficient in an essential element linked to slower brain aging—even if we hit our daily serving goals.
Source: Times of India – World ·
Geopolitics'SBI wanted donation staff removed 3 months back': Congress on Ram Temple fund row
Calling the arrest of eight people in the case "only a glimpse", Congress leader Pawan Khera targeted those "protecting" the people behind the alleged fund embezzlement. Khera twe…
Source: The Hindu – World ·
GeopoliticsFive dead in shooting at German youth welfare centre: police
"Five people were fatally injured, and additional individuals sustained injuries." The suspected gunman and a second alleged perpetrator were arrested, says police
Source: The Washington Post – World ·
GeopoliticsTrump says U.S. and Iran will meet to negotiate after days of strikes
Both sides will “stand down for now,” a U.S. official said, as talks are set to continue in Qatar. Iran hasn’t publicly confirmed the meeting.
Source: Times of India – World ·
GeopoliticsComcast to split into two companies in major media shake-up
Comcast is splitting into two public companies, separating its media arm, NBCUniversal and Sky, from its core connectivity business. This strategic move aims to sharpen focus amid…
Source: Times of India – World ·
GeopoliticsWest Bengal’s 'anti-goonda bill' cleared: Who can be detained — why it matters
The West Bengal assembly on Monday passed the West Bengal Public Safety and Control of Anti-Social Activities Bill, 2026, with 176 members voting in its favour and 41 against it.
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsChina’s cooling, e-commerce giants see sales surge as scorched Europe scrambles for relief
A heatwave sweeping across Europe has triggered a massive surge in sales for Chinese home appliances, with e-commerce giant Alibaba recording triple-digit growth for air condition…
Source: Indian Express – World ·
GeopoliticsTrump says peace talks tomorrow in Doha, Iran says ‘nothing scheduled’
Here are four clear bullet points summarizing the news article: • US President Donald Trump announced that Iran has requested a meeting in Doha tomorrow, although an Iranian nego…
Source: Al Jazeera – News ·
GeopoliticsBrazil supporters in Indonesia grab Israeli flag off motorcyclist
A video of an Israeli flag being grabbed off two young men in Indonesia has gone viral.
Source: Your Story ·
Startups5 Quotes from the diary of a CEO that will change your mindset
Discover 5 powerful quotes from The Diary of a CEO by Steven Bartlett that can shift your mindset on success, growth, discipline, and life.
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
Geopolitics6 die in Germany shooting at welfare centre, several wounded, suspect arrested
Six people were killed in a shooting on Monday at a youth welfare facility in the northern German town of Stade, police said. Five people – four women and a man – died at the scen…
Source: The Hindu – World ·
GeopoliticsPrivate channel suspended in Pakistan for 15 days over sectarian content
The Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority on June 29 suspended with “immediate effect” Geo News’ licence for 15 days, saying the channel was “liable to hurt the religious…
Source: Times of India – World ·
Geopolitics'We're too used to hitting sixes': India coach doesn't sugarcoat Ireland humiliation
"I think there is a little bit of disbelief, we have just won a World Cup. We have been outdone, outsmarted by a team which did their basics very well. Firstly credit to Ireland a…
Source: The Hindu – World ·
GeopoliticsTurkey must be ‘included’ in Europe security structures: Erdogan ahead of NATO summit
Turkey's indispensable contributions to European security are sometimes overlooked; Turkey wanted ‘to participate in all defence and security initiatives’ on the continent, said T…
Source: The Guardian – World ·
GeopoliticsFamilies of two football players killed and injured in Venezuela earthquakes
Lucas Trejo of Argentina loses wife and two children while Héctor Bello’s partner dies saving their daughter‘Critical hours’ in Venezuela earthquake rescue operation – latest upda…
Source: NBC News – World ·
GeneralAndy Burnham says he’ll transform the U.K. economy by giving local leaders greater autonomy
MANCHESTER, England — Andy Burnham, likely the next U.K. prime minister, pledged Monday to give away a chunk of his power by handing greater autonomy to local leaders in a “circui…
Source: TechCrunch ·
Tech & StartupsPocket raises $11M in bet on rising demand for AI note-taking devices
Pocket sells a $129 credit card-shaped puck, which sticks to the back of your phone, and promises unlimited recordings, transcriptions, and to-do items.
Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) – World ·
GeopoliticsUK-Africa relations: Starmer's 'reset' that never delivered
Back in 2024 British Prime Minister Keir Starmer promised a fresh UK–Africa partnership. Two years later, his resignation leaves unfinished ambitions, scaled-back aid and question…
Source: NBC News – World ·
GeneralPutin admits fuel shortages after Ukrainian attacks
President Vladimir Putin acknowledged for the first time Sunday that Russia is facing fuel shortages following a wave of Ukrainian attacks deep inside the country.
Source: Al Jazeera – News ·
GeopoliticsFive killed in shooting at youth welfare centre in Germany’s Stade
Police say several others were injured and the suspected attacker has been arrested.
Source: Times of India – World ·
GeopoliticsOver 1,300 dead in Europe: How 'Omega Block' supercharged a deadly heatwave
A severe heatwave gripping Europe has claimed over 1,300 lives since June 21, with France reporting nearly 1,000 excess deaths and 74 drownings. Nations like Germany, the Czech Re…
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsChina revives desert moss in space lab as it tests hi-tech tools for future missions
China has tested a desert moss that may one day be used to colonise Mars by reviving it inside a mini space laboratory, state broadcaster CCTV said on Monday. The plant, a highly …
Source: IEEE Spectrum ·
EngineeringThe Lab Mistake That Might Revolutionize Computing
Today, you probably asked a question of a large language model, or accepted a connection suggestion on LinkedIn, or watched a recommended video on YouTube, or took a different rou…
Source: Inc. ·
EntrepreneurshipThe Taylor Swift Effect: Why Limited Access Increases Perceived Value
The empty jar is doing more marketing than you think.
Source: Wired ·
Tech & StartupsThe Busy Bar Is a Gadget to Get People to Leave You Alone
Flipper Devices, a company that built a banned hacking device, now wants to hack your attention span.
Source: TechCrunch ·
Tech & StartupsOmen AI’s plan to optimize data centers is all wet
Omen AI raised a $31 million Series A to monitor chip coolant and stop bacterial outbreaks in data centers.
Source: TechCrunch ·
Tech & StartupsFlipper Device’s new Busy Bar is a customizable display for productivity
Flipper Device's new Busy Bar will retail for $249.
Source: Times of India – World ·
GeopoliticsKetan murder case: Cab driver says Siya was 'reluctant' to leave for Bali, argued with brother
Investigators are scrutinizing the days leading up to realtor Ketan Agarwal's alleged murder, focusing on his relationship with fiancée Siya Goyal. A planned Bali trip was disrupt…
Source: BBC News – World ·
GeopoliticsSenior South African police officer survives assassination attempt
Deputy crime intelligence boss Maj-Gen Feroz Khan was due to appear before an inquiry into police corruption this week.
Source: Times of India – World ·
GeopoliticsJKLF chief Yasin Malik named main accused in brutal 1990 killing of Kashmiri Pandit nurse Sarla Bhat
Nearly 36 years after the brutal killing of Kashmiri Pandit nurse Sarla Bhat, the Jammu and Kashmir State Investigation Agency has filed a chargesheet naming JKLF chief Yasin Mali…
Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) – World ·
GeopoliticsUS-India trade deal: Inside the key sticking points
Both India and the US have signaled that the first phase of a landmark trade deal is close. DW looks at the main challenges in getting a deal past the finish line.
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsIs the Chinese dream replacing the American dream?
For much of the 20th century, the “American dream” was perhaps the most successful export in human history. It reached far beyond American borders. Millions of people around the w…
Source: The Hindu – World ·
GeopoliticsEurope’s deadly heatwave scorches eastern flank, takes aim at Ukraine
This heatwave is the most severe ever recorded in Europe, and would have been "virtually impossible" this early in the summer without climate change, the World Weather Attribution…
Source: Times of India – World ·
GeopoliticsEx-SC judge Ranjana Prakash Desai to lead UCC panel in West Bengal: CM Suvendu
CM Adhikari announced that a draft UCC Bill will be placed before the state cabinet on July 2. The bill will be tabled in the assembly later, he said. The proposed legislation see…
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
Geopolitics78 arrested as Hong Kong police bust HK$5 million online shopping scams
Hong Kong police have arrested 78 people in a citywide crackdown on online shopping fraud, solving 165 cases involving more than HK$5 million (US$637,565) in losses, including one…
Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) – World ·
GeopoliticsCan Thailand, Cambodia unlock massive oil and gas reserves?
An estimated $300 billion in oil and gas reserves is sitting under overlapping territory in the Gulf of Thailand. Cooperation is complicated by political tensions over a separate …
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsHeatwave grips Eastern Europe after Germany weather breaks records
The deadly heatwave that’s set temperature records across western Europe for more than a week has shifted east to scorch Hungary, Romania and the Balkans. Hungary’s Budapest is ex…
Source: Times of India – World ·
GeopoliticsUruguay's FIFA WC exit turns chaotic as federation cancels team flight home
Uruguay's 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign ended disastrously as the two-time champions finished bottom of Group H without a win, losing to Spain after draws against Cabo Verde and Sa…
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