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Source: Times of India – World ·
GeopoliticsGold price crash: Why Indian households are rushing to sell their old gold jewellery
The trend comes at a time when India remains heavily dependent on imported gold. During FY26, the country imported gold worth nearly $72.4 billion, while recycled gold contributed…
Source: The Hindu – World ·
GeopoliticsChina imposes export controls on 40 Japanese entities as tensions with Tokyo rise
Twenty Japanese entities, including multiple divisions of Mitsubishi Corporation, have been placed on a control list, which prohibits Chinese and foreign exporters from selling to…
Source: Times of India – World ·
GeopoliticsIreland head coach resigns hours after historic 2-0 T2OI series win over India
Ireland completed a 2-0 sweep after beating India by one run in the second T20I on Sunday. It was Ireland's first-ever series win over India in any format. They had won the openin…
Source: Inc. ·
EntrepreneurshipThe Stock Market Is Flipping Upside Down. Here’s Why the AI Bull Market Isn’t Over Yet
The data points to a healthy broadening out beyond the Magnificent 7.
Source: Times of India – World ·
GeopoliticsSafran vs Rolls-Royce: The AMCA engine race that could shape India's aerospace autonomy
India’s strive to be “atmanirbhar” in engines is not a story of 2026. In 1986, the government had tasked DRDO's Gas Turbine Research Establishment (GTRE) with building the indige…
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsHong Kong proposes cooling-off period for beauty, gym deals to curb hard-sell tactics
Hong Kong has proposed a statutory seven-day cooling-off period and a 14-day refund window for prepaid beauty and fitness contracts as part of efforts to strengthen consumer prote…
Source: Times of India – World ·
Geopolitics'McCullum has got to go with Stokes': Ex-England pacer lambasts current Test setup
Former England pacer and Ashes winner Steve Harmison has called for England head coach Brendon McCullum to step down following Ben Stokes' retirement. Harmison criticised McCullum…
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
Geopolitics82% of Wang Fuk Court flat owners accept buy-back offer before priority deadline
More than 80 per cent of owners at Wang Fuk Court have accepted the Hong Kong government’s offer to buy back their flats at the fire-ravaged estate, a day before the deadline to s…
Source: Times of India – World ·
GeopoliticsMadhya Pradesh alcohol data decoded: Women’s consumption rises even as national average falls
Madhya Pradesh sees a mixed trend in alcohol consumption, with a slight rise in women drinkers, surpassing the national average, while men's consumption remains just below. Chille…
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsMalaysia narrows hunt for replacement missiles after Norway axes contract
Malaysia has narrowed its search for a replacement anti-ship missile system to four potential suppliers after Norway revoked an export licence for a deal that Kuala Lumpur said wa…
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
Geopolitics‘You are a hero’: Yunnan’s sole female anti-drug chief champions women in drug war
An anti-narcotics police officer in China who has been working on the frontline without obscuring her identity for the past nine years, incurring more than 10 injuries, has won ma…
Source: Inc. ·
EntrepreneurshipMarriott and Gensler CEOs: Good Design Is Good for Business
Architecture can be a tool for culture and innovation, they say. Plus: How Opella’s chief growth officer makes the most of Cannes Lions.
Source: Wired ·
Tech & StartupsI Found Jesus at a Drone Show
Drone shows are the new fireworks—and possibly a new kind of religion. I traveled to Texas to be converted.
Source: Wired ·
Tech & StartupsEveryone’s Mad at the World Cup’s New ‘Hydration Breaks’—Except Mr. Moneybags Over Here
FIFA says hydration breaks protect players from heat. They also create new annoying commercial breaks—and fans are calling foul.
Source: Wired ·
Tech & StartupsTop Google Security Staff Warn Search Data Could Be Hacked if EU Rules Change
Europe’s pro-competition proposals could see Google Search and Android systems opened up. The company claims there are serious privacy flaws.
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
Geopolitics36 Afghan civilians die in Pakistan air strikes, 160 injured: officials
Overnight ground operations and strikes by Pakistani forces have killed at least 36 civilians and injured more than 160 others, Afghan officials said on Monday, as tensions betwee…
Source: Times of India – World ·
Geopolitics'No official involvement': India distances itself from reports of Track 2 dialogue with Pak
India has clarified its stance on recent reports of a Track 2 dialogue with Pakistan. Foreign secretary Vikram Misri stated that these meetings are private initiatives, devoid of …
Source: NBC News – World ·
GeneralFrustration and fading hopes in Venezuela with thousands still missing after twin quakes
Hopes were fading Monday that survivors might still be found from the powerful twin earthquakes that rocked Venezuela, even as more international teams arrived to boost desperate …
Source: Inc. ·
EntrepreneurshipThe AI Era Is Creating a New Trust Crisis at Work. Great Leaders Respond With 3 Simple Behaviors
The companies that recover fastest from AI-driven layoffs are the ones whose leaders rebuild trust first.
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsFrom invention to impact: Hong Kong Science Fair gives young innovators a wider stage
[The content of this article has been produced by our advertising partner.] This year’s event drew more than 60,000 visits over two days at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition…
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsHong Kong physiotherapist loses HK$5m in scam involving ‘beautiful assistant’
A Hong Kong physiotherapist has been scammed out of HK$5 million (US$637,570) after falling victim to an online investment trap that involved helping a virtual “beautiful assistan…
Source: The Hindu – World ·
GeopoliticsPakistan says carried out strikes along Afghanistan border, 29 militants killed
The strikes against the hideouts and safe havens of terrorists came in after a paramilitary Rangers headquarters in Karachi on Saturday (June 27, 2026) was attacked by militants, …
Source: Your Story ·
StartupsStartup news and updates: daily roundup [June 29, 2026]
YourStory presents the daily news roundup from the Indian startup ecosystem and beyond. Here's the roundup for Monday, June 29, 2026.
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsChinese vessels shadow US-Philippine naval drills in South China Sea near disputed shoal
The People’s Liberation Army said it dispatched vessels and aircraft to the South China Sea in response to a joint US-Philippine maritime drill in the waters near Scarborough Shoa…
Source: Times of India – World ·
GeopoliticsHousing sales dip 6% in Q1 2026 amid economic uncertainties: Anarock
Housing sales across India's top seven cities saw a 6% dip in early 2026, with economic uncertainties and Middle East conflict impacting buyer sentiment. Despite this, developers …
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsSingapore’s migrant worker wage saga spotlights potential loopholes
A labour saga in Singapore involving migrant workers going unpaid for months after a contractor fled the country has raised questions about wage policies for unskilled staff, even…
Source: Times of India – World ·
GeopoliticsMoondra spent hours studying Sooryavanshi; Sanju, Abhishek, Shreyas paid the price
From spending hours plotting against Vaibhav Sooryavanshi to dismantling India's star-studded batting line-up, Jai Moondra's dream debut for Ireland was years in the making. His c…
Source: Inc. ·
EntrepreneurshipResearch Shows the Happiest People Do This at Least Once a Week
We’ve done it throughout human history.
Source: The New York Times – World ·
GeopoliticsWhatever You Do in Russia, Don’t Talk About the War
As Ukraine brings the war home to Russia, officials hesitate to designate shelters and blast sirens, downplaying the conflict’s consequences with euphemisms.
Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) – World ·
GeopoliticsVenezuela earthquake: Aid ramps up as rescue window closes
Venezuela was shaken by an aftershock on Monday as rescues continued. Interim president Delcy Rodriguez said she remained hopeful about rescue operations as criticism of her gover…
Source: The New York Times – World ·
GeopoliticsFor These Teens in Mexico, Soccer Is Life. Now, the Cartels Want In.
In Celaya, Mexico, local cartels have turned soccer fields into bloody battlefields as they have co-opted a local league for teenagers as their latest business endeavor.
Source: The New York Times – World ·
GeopoliticsHow Cartel Violence Is Infiltrating Local Soccer
In Salamanca, Mexico, soccer matches are being plagued by violence and deaths in multiple shootings. Our investigative correspondent Maria Abi-Habib reports from the town.
Source: Inc. ·
EntrepreneurshipCommunity isn’t a Marketing Strategy Anymore. It’s the Business Model
Building a community is a good marketing strategy that can also be useful as a way to launch, scale, and maintain a business.
Source: Inc. ·
EntrepreneurshipThe World Cup Is Selling Belonging. Smart Brands Will Keep Selling It After the Final Whistle
At this summer’s World Cup, strangers rooting for completely different teams keep finding each other anyway.
Source: Wired ·
Tech & StartupsTruckloads of Tesla Batteries Keep Getting Stolen Before They Even Leave the Factory
Nine major suspected cargo thefts happened at Tesla’s Nevada battery factory in January alone, according to sheriff’s records obtained by WIRED.
Source: The New York Times – World ·
GeopoliticsIn Japan’s ‘Little Brazil,’ a World Cup Showdown Tests Loyalties
More than 200,000 Brazilians live in Japan, after more than a century of migration between the countries. Many are of Japanese descent, so which team are they cheering on?
Source: Indian Express – World ·
GeopoliticsWinter in June: Rare storm to dump 12 inches of snow in US Rockies
Here are four clear bullet points summarizing the news article: • A rare winter storm is expected to bring heavy snowfall, strong winds, and cold temperatures to parts of the nor…
Source: Indian Express – World ·
GeopoliticsBiden brands Donald Trump a ‘loser’, accuses him of corruption and incompetence
Here are four clear bullet points summarizing the article: • Joe Biden launched an attack on Donald Trump, calling him "a loser" and accusing him of corruption, incompetence, and…
Source: The Hindu – World ·
GeopoliticsSouth Korea announces massive $576 billion AI-chip investment
President Lee says projects to secure overwhelming industrial strength; chip investments by Samsung, SK Hynix and local governments top $576 billion
Source: Indian Express – World ·
GeopoliticsWhat is America250? US’s 250th anniversary explained: Date, logo, celebrations
Here are four clear bullet points summarizing the article: • The United States will celebrate its 250th Independence Day anniversary on July 4, 2026, marking a quarter-century mi…
Source: Indian Express – World ·
GeopoliticsFrance sees 1,000 excess deaths as Europe’s record heatwave turns deadlier
Here are four clear bullet points summarizing the article: • France recorded around 1,000 excess deaths during the peak of last week's record-breaking heatwave, with most victims…
Source: Your Story ·
StartupsIncuspaze raises Rs 150 Cr led by Bharat Value Fund
Incuspaze will use this funding round primarily to expand its operations, investments in technology and potential acquisitions.
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsWhy Myanmar’s closer ties to India are unlikely to give China cause for concern
Myanmar President Min Aung Hlaing’s back-to-back visits to India and China have been described as an effort to avoid becoming overdependent on either country, but analysts said th…
Source: The Hindu – World ·
GeopoliticsGerman Foreign Minister, U.S. counterpart to discuss new burden-sharing arrangement in NATO
Mr. Wadephul and Mr. Rubio will discuss “how we can achieve a new burden-sharing arrangement within the alliance and secure stable, long-term support for Ukraine at next week…
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsHow Malaysia’s tourist board plans to entice Chinese travellers
Malaysia’s push to attract Chinese tourists is increasingly being shaped by the same forces influencing their itineraries: short-form videos, lifestyle apps, online personalities …
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