Geopolitics
Protests as India’s Hindu nationalists take centre stage in New York
Al Jazeera – News · Middle East
Demonstrators rallied against a celebration in New York City that was hosting Mohan Bhagwat, chief of the RSS.
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Geopolitics
Air raids, conscripts and China: How Myanmar’s military is regaining ground
Al Jazeera – News · Middle East
Rebel fighters in Myanmar lose key towns as conscription, relentless air raids and Chinese support bolster the military.
Geopolitics
DNA, unique IDs and geo-tags: How Nepal plans to identify flood victims after burial
Times of India – World · India
- Nepal will collect DNA and identifying data from unidentified victim bodies to preserve evidence for future identification. - The initiative targets victim…
Geopolitics
South Korea names veteran technocrat Lee Hyoung-il as new finance chief in cabinet reshuffle
The Hindu – World · India
- South Korea's cabinet reshuffle names Lee Hyoung-il as Deputy PM and Economy Minister, Kim Seung-won as Justice Minister, and Kang Shin-chul as Defence Minis…
Geopolitics
Sudanese repair roads by hand in Darfur to improve emergency access
Al Jazeera – News · Middle East
Residents of Golo in Sudan’s central Darfur are clearing and repairing a rugged road by hand to help emergency vehicles.
Entrepreneurship
A Man Posing as a San Francisco 49ers Player Allegedly Defrauded More Than 2 Dozen Women Out of $1.3 Million
Inc. · Global
Federal prosecutors say Daejon Love, 35, used dating apps, fake investment opportunities, and a phony NFL career to woo and con at least 26 women over the past…
Geopolitics
In Scotland, Luxury Hotel Gleneagles Offers a Posh Summer Camp for Grown-Ups
The New York Times – World · US
It’s the mix of lush adventures by day and elegant dinners by night that makes the luxury hotel Gleneagles, outside Edinburgh, so tempting.
Geopolitics
Expedia Faces Off With Cuban Families Over Land Seized Decades Ago
The New York Times – World · US
A trial involving claims against the travel company has opened in federal court. Dozens of such lawsuits have been filed since President Trump opened the door …
Geopolitics
Trump hails 'historic' deal for US to control 65bn barrels of Venezuela's oil
BBC News – World · Europe
Venezuelan interim president says the unusual agreement will help revive her country's economy.
Geopolitics
Legal battle over Hong Kong tycoon Lim Por-yen’s HK$2.9b estate set to rumble on
South China Morning Post – World · China
A 15-year legal battle over late tycoon Lim Por-yen’s HK$2.9 billion (US$371.8 million) estate is set to continue, with rival parties preparing for further leg…
Geopolitics
Search Continues for 2,400 Missing in Nepal Floods Amid ‘Immense’ Devastation
The New York Times – World · US
As rescue efforts entered their fourth day, the scale of destruction came into focus, signaling a daunting recovery for the vulnerable nation.
Geopolitics
'Bill Gates wrong about robot tax': Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang
Times of India – World · India
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang disagrees with Bill Gates' robot tax proposal. Huang believes AI will create more jobs overall, not fewer. He suggests companies with i…
Geopolitics
Chitrakoot flood alert as Mandakini rises; CM Mohan Yadav visits affected families
Times of India – World · India
According to the Chitrakoot Police, drone cameras are being utilised to monitor the flood-affected areas, assess the situation on the ground and keep track of …
Geopolitics
Video: The moment Nepal’s glacier collapsed, triggering deadly floods
Indian Express – World · India
- New footage reveals the glacier collapse in Nepal’s Langtang Lirung that triggered catastrophic floods and deadly mudslides. - Hikers in Tibet witnessed th…
Geopolitics
Wife of British man who died after turbulence sues Singapore Airlines
South China Morning Post – World · China
The wife of a British passenger who died after severe turbulence struck Singapore Airlines (SIA) flight SQ321 in May 2024 has begun legal proceedings against t…
Geopolitics
Reviving Kuala Lumpur: can Malaysia modernise without pricing out its past?
South China Morning Post – World · China
A yellowing receipt, framed behind glass near the entrance of Abdul Razak Gold House, records an address that no longer officially exists: “63 Ampang Street, K…
Geopolitics
Nepal Flood Survivors Return to Devastated Towns
The New York Times – World · US
Our correspondent Anupreeta Das visited Bidur, Nepal, days after floods devastated the region. Residents sifted through thick mud to salvage what remained of t…
Startups
Services, automation, credit: Test your business creativity with Edition 247 of our weekly quiz!
Your Story · India
This insightful feature from YourStory tests and strengthens your business acumen! Here are 5 questions to kick off this 247th quiz. Ready?
Startups
Narrate the story behind the brand: Gifts World Expo highlights shifting customer expectations
Your Story · India
In this photo essay, we showcase more highlights from a leading gifting platform at Palace Grounds, Bengaluru.
Geopolitics
Jharkhand jail inmates can work outside, return by evening
Times of India – World · India
Jharkhand prisoners will soon work outside jail during the day. Selected inmates will earn a livelihood and return to prison in the evening. This initiative wi…
Geopolitics
PM Modi’s SCO visit is loaded with expectations on BRICS Summit and UNSC election
The Hindu – World · India
PM’s visit will focus on strengthening ties with Iran, Tajikistan, and other Central Asian countries; the agenda will include engagements aimed at the upcoming…
Geopolitics
‘Green miracle’: US teacher returns to China after 26 years to find donation grew into forest
South China Morning Post – World · China
A retired American teacher has reunited with a Chinese farmer 26 years after their initial encounter, returning to the once-barren sandy landscape transformed …
Geopolitics
Human-wildlife clashes on the rise in China’s Giant Panda National Park
South China Morning Post – World · China
Friction between humans and wild animals at China’s Giant Panda National Park intensified significantly over the past decade as conservation efforts expanded, …
Geopolitics
JD.com’s US$1.3b expansion could test Hong Kong’s footfall-driven retail property model
South China Morning Post – World · China
JD.com’s rapid expansion in Hong Kong could challenge the property model that has long made the city’s busiest streets and shopping centres its most valuable, …
Startups
AssessPrep turns test scores into data schools can use; VC inflow into startups sees marginal rise
Your Story · India
AssessPrep uses AI to create, grade, and analyse tests, helping schools see where students are struggling, and not just what they scored. Venture capital fundi…
Geopolitics
Australia could make social media algorithms optional and follow UK ban on pornography depicting strangulation
The Guardian – World · Europe
Social services minister says social media was playing a role in the increase of sexual violence among teenagersFollow our Australia news live blog for latest …
Geopolitics
World Liberty Financial | Trump’s crypto U-turn
The Hindu – World · India
Investments from a top UAE official into U.S. President’s crypto enterprise attract criticisms of conflict of interest and foreign influence
Geopolitics
Netanyahu condemns settler attack in flashpoint West Bank village
The Hindu – World · India
President Isaac Herzog also condemned the attack in Qusra, while Israel's Foreign Ministry called the violence "a disgrace"
Geopolitics
Number of missing in Nepal and Tibet rises to 3,000 as bad weather hampers search
The Guardian – World · Europe
Nepal requests foreign help in identification and storing of bodies, DNA testing and rescuing people from tunnelsVisual guide: how the deadly flooding unfolde…
Geopolitics
Ukraine's nuclear plant has lost power supply: IAEA
The Hindu – World · India
The plant, which needs power to keep its six non-operating reactors cool, has only a ten-day diesel supply on site, the International Atomic Energy Agency said…
Geopolitics
Former UN official says Hong Kong’s low fertility offers opportunity. Here’s how
South China Morning Post – World · China
Hong Kong’s low fertility rate is an opportunity rather than a challenge and gives the city a chance to become a global leader in building a child-friendly env…
Geopolitics
Nepal flash floods updates: Rescuers claw through mud as death toll rises to 675
The Hindu – World · India
Figures from Nepal and China put the number of missing people close to 3,000
Entrepreneurship
Stripe’s Attempted Takeover of PayPal Has Collapsed—Again
Inc. · Global
Two weeks after reviving negotiations that ended when PayPal rejected a $53 billion offer, Stripe and its private-equity partner are walking away from what cou…
Geopolitics
Large Lake Ontario sign installed in Canada in latest jab at US
BBC News – World · Europe
Ontario Premier Doug Ford unveiled a billboard on Canada's shoreline with the message: "Lake Ontario. Now and Always."
Geopolitics
‘Chilling effect’: Japan’s whistle-blowers weigh high price of speaking out
South China Morning Post – World · China
Yutaka Kato* knew there would be risks when he reported suspected misconduct by his employer to Japanese authorities. What he did not expect, he said, was a 47…
Geopolitics
North Korea’s defence minister dismissed in reshuffle of military leadership
South China Morning Post – World · China
North Korea’s defence minister has been dismissed as part of a reshuffle of the country’s military leadership, state media reported on Sunday. The “structural …
Geopolitics
Fire in California’s Big Sur region doubles in size overnight, forcing evacuations
The Guardian – World · Europe
Plaskett fire has swept through more than 5,900 acres in Monterey county and remains un-contained, says Cal FireA fire in California’s Big Sur region doubled i…
Geopolitics
Nepal Flash Highlights: Bus carrying evacuees crashes during Nepal flash floods, several injured
Indian Express – World · India
- A bus carrying flood survivors crashed in Nepal, injuring 32 of 38 passengers; flood fatalities now exceed 788 with over 2,500 missing. - Nepal’s disaster …
Geopolitics
World News Today Highlights: Trump says US will refill Strategic Petroleum Reserve using Venezuelan oil
Indian Express – World · India
- **US** plans to refill Strategic Petroleum Reserve with **Venezuelan oil** amid global supply disruptions and high fuel prices. - **Ferry capsized** off no…
Geopolitics
In China, the new and the old worlds live in harmony
The Hindu – World · India
In Nanjing and Changsha, ancient monuments and traditions continue to thrive alongside rapid urbanisation and new technology
Geopolitics
Police officer dead, second injured in shooting at South Carolina park
The Hindu – World · India
The suspect was a 33-year-old man with a lengthy criminal record, the chief said
Geopolitics
Israeli Settlers Attack Palestinians, Drawing Sharp Rebukes
The New York Times – World · US
The intensity of Saturday’s assault prompted condemnations from Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel and other officials.
Geopolitics
Germany news: Merkel tells voters to 'stand up' for democracy
Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe
Former German Chancellor Merkel has weighed in on elections in Saxony-Anhalt, where the far-right AfD leads the polls. Meanwhile, German firms paid out a recor…
Geopolitics
They fell in love - then had to check they weren't brother and sister
BBC News – World · Europe
A French couple - both conceived by sperm donors - wanted children. But with home DNA tests illegal, how could they be sure they were not related?
Geopolitics
‘A New Form of U.S. Colonialism’: Venezuelans Bristle at U.S. Oil Takeover
The New York Times – World · US
A deal giving the U.S. majority control of vast Venezuelan reserves strikes at the heart of national identity.
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