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Geopolitics

Student protest violence: Police may adopt 2022 formula to withdraw FIRs

Times of India – World · India

Delhi Police may adopt a procedure used for past Red Fort violence cases. This process involved police, Delhi government, and the lieutenant governor. The go…

Geopolitics

NEET protest: Jantar Mantar walls wiped clean, but message stays on after Pradhan's exit

Times of India – World · India

After the resignation of the education minister, Jantar Mantar came alive again with protesters on Sunday. Signs from earlier demonstrations lingered despite e…

Geopolitics

Israel obstructing takeover of pilot zones in Lebanon’s south: Military

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Israel is violating agreements by shelling 'pilot villages', Lebanon's army asserts.

Geopolitics

India’s Cockroach Janta party protest victory signals trouble ahead for Modi

The Guardian – World · Europe

Ally forced to resign, with opposition parties reinvigorated and strongman leader’s grip over media channels rockedEven the night before Narendra Modi accepted…

Geopolitics

Heatwave drives major wildfires across North Africa

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Extreme heat is fuelling wildfires across North Africa, with major fires burning in Tunisia, Algeria and Morocco.

Tech & Startups

Hugging Face CEO calls for ‘radical transparency’ after ‘unprecedented’ OpenAI hack

TechCrunch · US

"The first autonomous agent cyberattack is an unprecedented event. It deserves an unprecedented response!"

Geopolitics

Pardoned by Trump, ex-president Hernandez returns to Honduras

South China Morning Post – World · China

Honduran ex-president Juan Orlando Hernandez – who was serving a 45-year prison sentence in the United States for drug trafficking until President Donald Trump…

Geopolitics

Iran says progress in Oman talks on Hormuz Strait management

The Hindu – World · India

Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baqaei said several rounds of negotiations were held in the Iranian capital, Tehran, on Friday (July 24) and Saturday (July …

Geopolitics

Israeli settlers torch mosques in occupied West Bank

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

Israeli settlers in the occupied West Bank attacked two mosques Sunday, setting them ablaze and scrawling graffiti. The incident follows a Friday clash that le…

Geopolitics

E.U. Divided Over Barring Imports From Israeli Settlements

The New York Times – World · US

The discussion about restricting goods from Israeli settlements in occupied territories reflects a European split over whether and how to confront Israel.

Geopolitics

Flavio Bolsonaro gets party nod to take on Lula in Brazil polls

The Hindu – World · India

Far-right firebrand Jair Bolsonaro anointed his eldest son Flavio as his political heir after being sentenced to 27 years in prison for plotting a coup followi…

Tech & Startups

TechCrunch Mobility: Uber bets on its former CEO

TechCrunch · US

Welcome back to TechCrunch Mobility, your hub for the future of transportation and now, more than ever, the role AI is playing in it.

Entrepreneurship

How Storytelling Turns GIS Data Into Better Business Decisions

Inc. · Global

Technical expertise gets attention. Communication gets funding.

Geopolitics

Russian and Ukrainian strikes kill at least 10

The Hindu – World · India

The strikes come a day after 20 people were killed on both sides of the frontline, with both Kyiv and Moscow intensifying attacks while diplomacy to end the wa…

Geopolitics

Nepal eases Rs 200, Rs 500 currency rules. What changes for Indian travellers

Indian Express – World · India

- Nepal allows Indian Rs 200 and Rs 500 notes (post-Nov 9, 2016) up to Rs 25,000 per person for cross-border movement. - Older Indian Rs 500 and Rs 1,000 not…

Geopolitics

Joy in Greece as Mount Olympus joins Unesco list of world heritage sites

The Guardian – World · Europe

Mythical home of the ancient Greek gods designated alongside the D-day landing beaches in NormandyAfter a 12-year wait, Mount Olympus, the mythical home of the…

Geopolitics

Zelenskyy says Russia seeks 30,000 extra North Korean troops for Ukraine war

The Hindu – World · India

Preparations for the extra troops are being made in Russia's Voronezh region near the frontier with Ukraine, Mr. Zelenskyy said in a social media post.

Geopolitics

Cuban President accuses U.S. of seeking to seize island

The Hindu – World · India

The United States maintains that Cuba, an ally of Russia and China, poses a security threat to the region and violates the rights of its citizens.

Geopolitics

Thailand monastery added to Unesco heritage list, boosting tourism hopes

South China Morning Post – World · China

A centuries-old monastery in southern Thailand is the country’s latest cultural landmark to be inscribed on Unesco’s World Heritage List, which will aid in the…

Geopolitics

From Jantar Mantar to Parliament: Govt, oppn brace for fight over NEET row, other issues

Times of India – World · India

As the monsoon session reconvenes, tensions rise again over the NEET-UG paper leak scandal. Opposition factions are determined to maintain pressure on the admi…

Geopolitics

Former NSW Liberal powerbroker at heart of Icac allegations now living in UK and not expected to appear

The Guardian – World · Europe

Christian Ellis, a former registered lobbyist, is named in two Independent Commission Against Corruption allegationsFollow our Australia news live blog for lat…

Geopolitics

‘Get rid of them’: One Nation senator claims party will ‘remigrate’ illegal visa holders in resurfaced interview

The Guardian – World · Europe

Exclusive: Malcolm Roberts uses white supremacist concept to describe the party’s plans for deporting 200,000 people from AustraliaFollow our Australia news li…

Entrepreneurship

AI Is Making Work Easier. It May Also Be Making Us Less Human

Inc. · Global

The next workplace crisis isn’t burnout. It’s social atrophy.

Geopolitics

Mirabai Chanu wins India's first gold at Commonwealth Games with record lift

Times of India – World · India

The 31-year-old lifted a Commonwealth and Games record 85kg in the snatch before registering a Games record 105kg in the clean and jerk. She finished with a to…

Geopolitics

PM Modi taps Aadhaar architect Nilekani for exam reforms

Times of India – World · India

High-powered task force to recommend tech-driven, leak-proof reforms for NTA and public exams.

General

U.S. forgoes strikes on Iran, but conflict in the Red Sea escalates

NBC News – World · US

U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Mike Waltz told NBC News’ “Meet the Press” that the pause in strikes was due to ongoing talks between the two countries.

Geopolitics

Ex-Isro chief, IIT director & more: Who is on Nilekani-led NTA exam reforms panel

Times of India – World · India

- TOI News Desk has a dedicated team working 24/7 to deliver current, comprehensive news globally. - Committed to excellence, they verify and present breakin…

Geopolitics

Oil tanker explodes in Strait of Hormuz after hitting naval mine, says Iran

Indian Express – World · India

- Iranian media reports an oil tanker exploded in the Strait of Hormuz after drifting from designated routes and colliding with a naval mine. - Iran warns sh…

Geopolitics

China has put a Polish university on its European dual-use exports blacklist. Why?

South China Morning Post – World · China

In an unprecedented move, China has placed a Polish university alongside defence contractors on an export control list targeting entities linked to the Europea…

Entrepreneurship

Why a Co-Founder Title Doesn’t Always Mean Ownership

Inc. · Global

Co-founder is a title. Equity is the payout.

Geopolitics

Wildfires spread in France and Spain forcing more to flee

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

Spain's prime minister warned of "difficult hours ahead," as France's interior minister called the blaze near Bordeaux "unpredictable." Evacuations in both cou…

Geopolitics

'Will announce future strategy soon': Dipke says Punjab 'paper leak' on CJP's radar

Times of India – World · India

The Cockroach Janta Party will soon announce its future strategy after ending its protest. The organization plans to continue raising issues of alleged examin…

General

Mike Waltz dismisses concerns over depleted U.S. weapons stockpile amid Iran war

NBC News – World · US

The United Nations ambassador said the U.S. has “everything that it needs” for military operations against Iran.

Geopolitics

Typhoon Noul: Shenzhen girl, 6, blown away by gale, runs back to safety

South China Morning Post – World · China

As Typhoon Noul barrelled into southern China on Sunday with winds reaching 160km/h (99mph), violent gusts ripped a cot from indoors and flipped it over severa…

Geopolitics

Honduras ex-President Hernandez to return home after Trump pardon

The Hindu – World · India

He is expected to appear ‌before a court on August 3 to face charges of fraud ‌and ⁠money laundering. An arrest warrant issued against him was suspended in ⁠Ju…

Geopolitics

PM Modi announces Nandan Nilekani-led task force on exam reforms

Times of India – World · India

- TOI News Desk operates 24/7 with dedicated journalists to deliver current, comprehensive news globally. - Committed to excellence, they provide breaking ne…

Geopolitics

Sarnath earns UNESCO World Heritage tag, takes India’s tally to 45

The Hindu – World · India

- Sarnath, Uttar Pradesh, has been inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, elevating India's total to 45. - Recognized for its ancient Buddhist heritage, …

Geopolitics

Chinese scientist faces probe after girl, 6, dies ‘following experimental gene therapy’

South China Morning Post – World · China

A leading Chinese scientist is under investigation by his university after a six-year-old girl reportedly died following experimental gene-editing therapy. The…

Geopolitics

Infant formula maker insists product safe after recalls in Hong Kong and Macau

South China Morning Post – World · China

The Dutch maker of Friso, a popular powdered infant formula brand, has stressed that tests show its product is safe, despite a recall of a product batch in Hon…

Geopolitics

Fake ICE raids and kidnapping drills: how Chinese teens prepare for US college

South China Morning Post – World · China

Beijing student Lulu Lu was just preparing for bed when she was startled by loud banging at her door. When she opened the door, a man pushed his way inside, sh…

Geopolitics

Why Trump halted plans to escalate US military action against Iran

Indian Express – World · India

- US halts airstrikes on Iran amid dwindling air defenses and diplomatic efforts to avert all-out war in West Asia. - Conflict disrupts Strait of Hormuz ship…

Geopolitics

U.S.-Iran War Pauses for 2nd Straight Day With Both Sides Holding Off on Strikes

The New York Times – World · US

President Trump put off plans to escalate the fighting in part because of dwindling stockpiles of interceptor missiles, American officials said.

Geopolitics

America’s North Korea strategy needs a dose of reality

South China Morning Post – World · China

Each year on July 27, North Korea commemorates “Victory Day”, marking what it presents as its triumph in the Korean war. While few outside the country accept t…

Geopolitics

Israeli settlers set fire to West Bank mosques after deadly clash

The Hindu – World · India

Four Palestinians and two Israeli ⁠soldiers — one of them acting as a local security coordinator — had been killed when a crowd of Israeli settlers made an inc…

Geopolitics

Can China’s electric rocket launcher make Musk’s chemical rockets obsolete?

Times of India – World · India

China has successfully achieved the recovery of an orbital-class rocket booster, similar to the reusable models pioneered by SpaceX. Recently, they conducted a…

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