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Geopolitics

Why was Everson Griffen arrested? Gross misdemeanor charge explained

Times of India – World · India

Former Minnesota Vikings star Everson Griffen was arrested in Minnesota after police alleged he violated the restrictions on his driver's license by operating …

Geopolitics

HKU president Xiang Zhang to step down in 2028 at end of second 5-year term

South China Morning Post – World · China

The University of Hong Kong’s (HKU) president and vice-chancellor Xiang Zhang has announced that he will be stepping down in 2028 after completing a second fiv…

Geopolitics

Venezuela Opposition leader Machado says won't take part in U.S.-backed talks

The Hindu – World · India

Washington — which ousted former President Nicolas Maduro in a midnight military raid in January — had hailed the talks as an important step toward political r…

Geopolitics

Massive iceberg capsizes off the coast of Greenland

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

A massive iceberg capsized off the coast of Ilulissat, Greenland flipping with force to reveal its jagged underside.

Geopolitics

Who is the woman Epstein left a diamond ring 'in contemplation of marriage'?

Times of India – World · India

- TOI World Desk team covers global events with dedicated journalists and writers. - Committed to accuracy, depth, and timely delivery of international news.…

Geopolitics

PoK heads to polls amid weeks of deadly clashes and political unrest - what to expect

Times of India – World · India

- TOI World Desk’s team of seasoned journalists and writers covers global events with dedication. - Committed to accuracy, depth, and timeliness, they delive…

Entrepreneurship

Utz Is Going Private in a $2.9 Billion Deal With a German Snack Food Giant

Inc. · Global

Six years after going public, the Pennsylvania potato chip maker has agreed to be acquired by Intersnack. The deal will give both family-owned companies a 50 p…

Geopolitics

Multiple people shot in Seattle; police launch probe

Times of India – World · India

- Abhishek Mishra is a Digital Content Producer at The Times of India, collaborating with the news desk. - Focuses on foreign policy, defense, geopolitics, a…

Geopolitics

Anahat Singh: What's in the name? A word from Nanak's prayer, now India's squash sensation

Times of India – World · India

The name Anahat comes from a line in Guru Nanak's Japji Sahib, discovered by her father on the day she was born. This is the story behind the name, the sportin…

Geopolitics

Indonesia central bank governor Warjiyo steps down in surprise exit

South China Morning Post – World · China

Bank Indonesia Governor Perry Warjiyo has stepped down from his role, Indonesia’s State Secretariat Minister Prasetyo Hadi said on Monday, a surprise move anal…

Geopolitics

Black Lake CEO’s strategy to sell AI solutions to factories: turn to food couriers

South China Morning Post – World · China

When Zhou Yuxiang, founder and CEO of Shanghai-headquartered Black Lake Technologies, wanted to sell his artificial intelligence (AI) automation solutions to m…

Geopolitics

From fungus to fashion: Chinese scientists develop sustainable ‘living textiles’

South China Morning Post – World · China

Chinese scientists have developed a way to create clothing and textiles from a fungus that can self-clean and regenerate. The fabric can also be customised – f…

Startups

Building a product company from Tamil Nadu; LiteFold is accelerating drug discovery

Your Story · India

Responsive has been profitable since 2018 and has never grown slower than 25% a year, including through the pandemic.

Geopolitics

Ebola infections in DR Congo surge to 3,200, with 1,405 deaths

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Cases have surged by 1,000 in just 10 days as outbreak continues to spread across five provinces.

Geopolitics

Watch: Scaffolding ripped from Hong Kong building as Typhoon Noul makes landfall

BBC News – World · Europe

Typhoon Noul is the strongest to make landfall in China so far this year, according to state media.

Geopolitics

Oil prices fall 5%: Crude cools as US-Iran pause fuels hopes of diplomatic breakthrough

Times of India – World · India

Oil prices dropped sharply as the United States and Iran held back from launching fresh strikes. This pause raised hopes that diplomacy could ease Middle East …

Geopolitics

CXMT shares rise 472% as DRAM maker becomes largest China-listed firm by total market cap

South China Morning Post – World · China

Shares of ChangXin Memory Technologies (CXMT), China’s leading maker of dynamic random-access memory (DRAM) chips, rose 472 per cent on their Shanghai trading …

Geopolitics

Lebanese return to homes of rubble left by Israel in so-called pilot zones

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Lebanon's army has accused Israel of bulldozing homes and hindering its efforts to escort residents to 'pilot zones'.

Geopolitics

West Asia War LIVE: Iran halts strikes as Trump gives space to talks

The Hindu – World · India

Oil prices fell on Asian markets early Monday (July 27, 2026) as investors breathed cautious sighs of relief at the pause in combat.

Geopolitics

U.S. appeals court upholds injunction that blocks Trump's order to create federal voter list

The Hindu – World · India

Donald Trump issued an executive order for the director of U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services and the commissioner of the Social Security Administration…

Geopolitics

Argentinian leader calls Brazilian president a 'thief' and a 'convict'

BBC News – World · Europe

Javier Milei made the comments while in Brazil at a rally to launch the campaign of right-wing presidential candidate Flávio Bolsonaro.

Geopolitics

Hong Kong’s lawmakers don’t need to be coddled

South China Morning Post – World · China

Eighty per cent of success is showing up, as they say. So, all but one of Hong Kong’s 89 legislators joining a week-long “national affairs study visit” to Beij…

Geopolitics

'Wapis nahi aane dega': Sooryavanshi's form triggers fresh debate over Samson's India return

Times of India – World · India

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi strengthened his case for a regular place in India’s T20I team with a classy 48-ball knock against Zimbabwe, prompting Irfan Pathan to sug…

Geopolitics

Ex-China security guard admits to top university after 8 attempts, targeting Harvard PhD

South China Morning Post – World · China

A former security guard from northeastern China has successfully secured a spot in a postgraduate programme at the prestigious Tsinghua University after an imp…

Geopolitics

Guterres tours Syria’s notorious ‘Assad Prison’ in Sednaya

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres toured the notorious former ‘Assad prison’ in Sednaya.

Geopolitics

‘We are here to stay’: US Congressmen push Indian-Americans to enter politics

Indian Express – World · India

- **Congressmen urge Indian-Americans to run for office**, emphasizing the need for stronger civic participation and representation in US governance. - **Com…

Geopolitics

Jacinta Allan declares she’ll stand against any leadership challenger after Labor factions move against her

The Guardian – World · Europe

Victorian premier says she intends to contest any ballot as sources say delegation of ministers have urged her to stand downFollow our Australia news live blog…

Geopolitics

Amber rainstorm warning cancelled, while morning and full-day schools suspended

South China Morning Post – World · China

The Hong Kong Observatory has cancelled the amber rainstorm warning, while the Education Bureau has announced the suspension of classes at all morning and full…

Geopolitics

Hong Kong international, private school enrolment grows amid drop in student numbers

South China Morning Post – World · China

Enrolment at Hong Kong’s international and private schools grew for a third consecutive year following the introduction of a government talent scheme in 2022, …

Geopolitics

'I couldn't eat or drink for three days': Chanu's sacrifice behind CWG gold

Times of India – World · India

The 31-year-old from Manipur lifted 85kg in the snatch and 105kg in the clean and jerk for a total of 190kg. She broke the Commonwealth and Commonwealth Games …

Geopolitics

Netanyahu accuses NYC Mayor Mamdani of 'fomenting hate' after arrest threat

BBC News – World · Europe

Mamdani walked back his threat last week, acknowledging he lacked the legal power to arrest Netanyahu on a warrant issued by the International Criminal Court.

Geopolitics

'Crimes against humanity' complaints filed against Bangladesh ex-president

Times of India – World · India

Complaints were filed against former Bangladesh President Mohammed Shahabuddin on Sunday. These allegations concern crimes against humanity during the 2024 upr…

Tech & Startups

Are brain waves the next unlock for physical AI?

TechCrunch · US

Forget YouTube videos—frontier physical AI models need multiple camera angles, dense annotation, and soon, brain wave readings.

Geopolitics

AusAlert test: what time will national emergency warning siren sound on phones in Australia today? Here’s what to know

The Guardian – World · Europe

National emergency test alert will be sent to all compatible mobile devices on 27 July, with domestic violence advocates advising how to turn off safe phonesFo…

Geopolitics

‘Extraordinarily hot’: US heatwave stretches on with millions still under warnings

The Guardian – World · Europe

Southern and central states from California to Mississippi face heat indexes above 100F amid another heat domeAt least 40 million people were under extreme hea…

Geopolitics

How Trump’s Iran ‘own goal’ is hitting long-term US strategy to contain Chinese influence

South China Morning Post – World · China

The United States has spent decades trying to blunt China’s strategic rise. Yet in the Middle East, sanctions and the war against Iran are now dismantling one …

Geopolitics

Why Indonesia needs legal trust, not tax cuts, to build a finance hub

South China Morning Post – World · China

Tax breaks used to be enough. Not any more. Analysts say a new generation of investors is prioritising legal certainty and regulatory stability over incentives…

Geopolitics

Iran war live: Tehran halts retaliatory strikes after pause in US attacks

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

The US has paused its two-week bombing campaign against Iran, prompting Tehran to suspend its retaliatory attacks.

Geopolitics

Khamenei ties US-Iran peace deal to Israel ending attacks on Lebanon

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Iran's supreme leader calls for 'absolute, unconditional termination' of Israel's attacks on Lebanon.

Geopolitics

‘Guardians of world’: Trump posts AI images showing US seizing Iranian tanker, striking Kharg oil terminal

Indian Express – World · India

- Trump shared AI-generated images of US seizing Iranian tanker and bombing Kharg Island, escalating tensions. - Kharg terminal, key oil export hub, targets …

Geopolitics

US FDA nod for 1st pill to replace jabs to fight high cholesterol

Times of India – World · India

- Anuja Jaiswal is a Senior Assistant Editor at The Times of India with 18 years in narrative journalism. - Specializes in health and heritage reporting, sim…

General

Suspect killed after deadly Berlin terror attack

NBC News – World · US

Berlin police shot and killed 21-year-old Abdul Ballout after authorities say he rushed at officers with a stabbing weapon while they tried to arrest him today…

Geopolitics

Venezuela opposition leader Machado says she will not take part in US-backed talks

South China Morning Post – World · China

Venezuelan Nobel Peace Prize laureate and opposition leader Maria Corina Machado said on Sunday she will not take part in US-backed talks with the de facto gov…

Geopolitics

RAF Chinook crash victims’ families ask Andy Burnham for review of disaster

The Guardian – World · Europe

PM urged to end ‘cover-up culture’ and order independent review taking in evidence that has emerged on 1994 crashThe families of those killed in an RAF Chinook…

Geopolitics

Rising oil prices could force up UK interest rates, say economists

The Guardian – World · Europe

Bank of England expected to keep rates on hold on Thursday but renewed Iran conflict casts shadow over energy costsThe Bank of England could be forced to tear …

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