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Source: Your Story ·
StartupsAI, identity, real-time payments creating new cyber threat landscape: Report
The Digital Threat Report 2025-26 notes that conventional cybersecurity architectures were designed around centralised systems with clearly defined trust boundaries.
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsSouth Korea’s lost Canadian deal; BN’s election win in Malaysia’s Johor: 7 Asia highlights
We have selected seven stories from the SCMP’s coverage of Asia over the past week that resonated with our readers and shed light on topical issues. If you would like to see more …
Source: Times of India – World ·
Geopolitics'Possible target for a nice big fat shot': Trump threatens strike on key Iran N-site
President Trump indicated American forces might soon strike Iran's Pickaxe Mountain site. He stated the US closely monitors the heavily fortified location with advanced surveilla…
Source: Al Jazeera – News ·
GeopoliticsBirthday present for Spain’s Yamal? World Cup semifinal win over France
Yamal wants to celebrate his 19th birthday by taking Spain to the World Cup final in New York.
Source: The Guardian – World ·
GeopoliticsFourth Australian interest rate rise more likely if Trump’s Iran conflict not resolved within a week
Economists warn continued airstrikes could push oil prices beyond US$100 a barrel, increasing chance of further RBA rate hikeResurgent oil and fuel prices could cement a fourth in…
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsJeju plan to allow Chinese tourist drivers stokes safety backlash in South Korea
Jeju’s renewed push to allow Chinese tourists to drive rental cars on the South Korean resort island is reigniting a decade-old debate over safety, insurance and legal loopholes. …
Source: The Hindu – World ·
GeopoliticsIt’s not over: fresh attacks and a crumbling ceasefire
- US-Iran conflict escalates with military attacks and retaliatory strikes, undermining the June 17 ceasefire agreement. - Oil prices surge 3% due to disrupted shipping in the S…
Source: Times of India – World ·
GeopoliticsPassenger's jewellery stolen on Rajdhani Express; court orders Railways to pay Rs 80,000
A district consumer commission ordered Northern Railway to pay Rs 80,000 to a couple. Their handbag containing a gold mangalsutra was stolen during a Rajdhani Express journey. The…
Source: Al Jazeera – News ·
GeopoliticsMexico’s Sheinbaum announces criminal charges request in US over ICE deaths
Mexico to formally ask prosecutors to file cases in US courts over its citizens' deaths in immigration operations.
Source: Al Jazeera – News ·
GeopoliticsHouthis: Saudi airport targeted in retaliation for strikes on Sanaa airport
Yemen's Houthis say they struck Saudi Arabia's Abha airport in retaliation for a strike on Sanaa’s international airport
Source: Al Jazeera – News ·
GeopoliticsBrazil court bars Bolsonaro’s son from visiting ex-president for 90 days
Top court bars former President Jair Bolsonaro's son from visiting his father under house arrest over social media post.
Source: Your Story ·
StartupsDhruva Space receives Rs 60 Cr under Antariksh Venture Capital Fund
Dhruva Space aims to use the fund for expansion as a full-stack space engineering company, strengthening sovereign spacecraft manufacturing capabilities, accelerating product deve…
Source: The Guardian – World ·
GeopoliticsSale of multimillion-dollar T rex skeleton is big headache for scientists
Palaeontologists warn before auction at Sotheby’s in New York that super-rich collectors are harming researchWith its dagger-like teeth, bone-crushing bite and behemothic size, th…
Source: The Guardian – World ·
GeopoliticsSweden prides itself on equality – so why is its political gender gap growing?
As general election looms, survey shows twice as many men as women support far-right Sweden DemocratsOne is led by Sweden’s first female prime minister, Magdalena Andersson, and h…
Source: The New York Times – World ·
GeopoliticsDeportations by India Cause Tension Along Border with Bangladesh
India is driving out Bangladeshi immigrants it says are in the country illegally. Bangladesh is pushing back, leaving people stranded along the border amid increasing tensions bet…
Source: Times of India – World ·
GeopoliticsJharkhand: 3-year-old's rape hushed up by Panchayat over feast 'fine' from suspect
Panchayat members in Gumla allegedly accepted Rs 20,000 to conceal a child's rape. The money was reportedly used for a feast after the suspect's family paid the fine. Police arr…
Source: Times of India – World ·
GeopoliticsCan a landlord refuse to rent to a live-in couple? Here's what the law says
In India, unmarried couples seeking housing often face obstacles as landlords and housing societies hold on to outdated societal norms. Although the Supreme Court acknowledges liv…
Source: Times of India – World ·
GeopoliticsHow Bees helped engineers solve flaw regarded as Solar panels’ biggest shortcoming
Engineers developed a new solar panel design inspired by bee honeycombs. This innovative three-dimensional concave structure redirects reflected light back into the panel. Resear…
Source: Times of India – World ·
Geopolitics'What wrong did Vaibhav Sooryavanshi do?': World Cup-winner blasts Shreyas, Gambhir
Former India captain Kris Srikkanth criticised the team management's handling of young player Vaibhav Sooryavanshi. He questioned the decision to drop the fifteen-year-old after j…
Source: Al Jazeera – News ·
Geopolitics‘Kylian is fine’: France ready, full-strength for Spain World Cup semifinal
French coach Deschamps says his team will be fully prepared for a midfield battle against the European champions.
Source: Times of India – World ·
GeopoliticsUS plans to bar its citizens in Congo from flying home directly amid Ebola outbreak
- TOI World Desk's team covers global events with dedication, offering diverse perspectives. - Committed to accuracy, depth, and timeliness, they provide timely updates on inter…
Source: BBC News – World ·
GeopoliticsDeath toll from Bangkok bar fire rises to 30 as police probe safety lapses
Survivors and first reporters reported doors being locked and the lack of signage marking emergency exits.
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsMark Wahlberg savours Penang’s charm as Malaysians floored by star’s humility
Mark Wahlberg shed the aura of a Hollywood star when he savoured street food and mingled with locals in Penang while filming Netflix’s The Big Fix. His trip delighted Malaysians a…
Source: Al Jazeera – News ·
GeopoliticsOil prices hit 1-month high as US-Iran attacks dim Strait of Hormuz outlook
Brent crude nears $85 a barrel amid renewed hostiles between Washington and Tehran.
Source: Times of India – World ·
Geopolitics'Responsibility to protect Americans': Trump tells US Congress fighting with Iran resumed
US President Trump has updated Congress on the recommencement of military action against Iran, marking the beginning of a new sixty-day operational phase for US forces. This escal…
Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) – World ·
GeopoliticsUS: 12 states challenge Paramount's buyout of Warner
The states have filed a lawsuit arguing that a merger of Hollywood giant studios Paramount and Warner would "extinguish competition" and increase consumer prices.
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsChina’s ex-Politburo member Ma Xingrui’s ‘rampant corruption’ included family
Former Politburo member and Xinjiang party chief Ma Xingrui has been removed from the party and dismissed from public office following an anti-corruption investigation, the state …
Source: Times of India – World ·
Geopolitics'Govt doesn’t care about your life': Mahua Moitra urges Wangchuk to call off hunger strike
Trinamool MP Mahua Moitra urged Sonam Wangchuk to end his hunger strike. Wangchuk's fast against examination irregularities reached sixteen days. Eminent citizens also appealed …
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsFifa World Cup semi-finalists Argentina pledge donations to China flood victims
The Argentine national football team has expressed solidarity with China’s flood-affected Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region and announced it will donate to victims of the disaster,…
Source: Al Jazeera – News ·
GeopoliticsICE officer kills motorist in Maine; the second fatality in a week
An Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer has fatally shot a motorist in Maine.
Source: Times of India – World ·
GeopoliticsAsian stocks fall over 2% as US-Iran tensions escalate in Hormuz; oil prices record jump
- TOI Business Desk provides global business news, covering markets, trends, and analysis to keep readers informed about economic developments. - Focuses on delivering in-depth …
Source: TechCrunch ·
Tech & StartupsAlready rich, already successful, why the last wave of tech winners is grinding again
They're rolling up their sleeves again, seemingly out of fear of missing AI's defining moment and, presumably, the irresistible allure of making even more money -- potentially a l…
Source: Times of India – World ·
GeopoliticsOil prices today: Crude surges to one-month high as US-Iran conflict escalates
- TOI Business Desk provides global business news, covering industries, markets, trends, and exclusive reports. - Focuses on economic insights to inform readers about dynamic co…
Source: BBC News – World ·
GeopoliticsUS burrito giant Chipotle opening first outlet in Mexico
Other US fast food brands have struggled to succeed in the countries their dishes originated.
Source: Indian Express – World ·
GeopoliticsUK to declare Iran’s IRGC a terror organisation after rise in antisemitic attacks
- UK designates Iran’s IRGC as a terrorist group, linking it to attacks on British soil, including bombing plots and targeting dissidents. - Outlaws Islamist group responsible f…
Source: Times of India – World ·
GeopoliticsRSCIT admit card 2026 released at vmou.ac.in for July and August exams
RSCIT admit card 2026: VMOU, Kota has released the RSCIT admit cards for candidates appearing in the July and August 2026 examination cycle. Candidates scheduled for the July 19 a…
Source: Times of India – World ·
GeopoliticsTeam India look to shake off T20I hangover as road to ODI World Cup begins
After a disastrous T20I tour, India begin their ODI World Cup build-up against England at Edgbaston. With injuries forcing changes, Shubman Gill's side will look to reset, test co…
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsAppetite for yuan assets sees London Clearing House accept dim sum bonds as collateral
The London Clearing House (LCH) has begun accepting offshore yuan-denominated Chinese government bonds as eligible non-cash collateral, marking a structural milestone in Beijing’s…
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsNavigating the South China Sea dispute, 10 years after Hague ruling
- South China Sea dispute remains unresolved as nations vie for control a decade after the Hague ruling. - China may expand Scarborough Shoal facilities if external pressures pe…
Source: Times of India – World ·
Geopolitics1 killed, 7 injured as boiler explodes at steel melting unit in Tamil Nadu
A furnace boiler exploded at a steel melting unit in Gummidipoondi, killing one worker. Seven other guest workers sustained severe burn injuries in the powerful blast. Molten meta…
Source: Your Story ·
StartupsIPO readiness starts long before listing, says Tarun Singh of Highbrow Securities
At MSME Sparks 2026, Tarun Singh, Founder of Highbrow Securities, explained why governance, consolidation, and a clear business narrative matter more than revenue when preparing a…
Source: Your Story ·
StartupsHow Nalli modernized a century-old saree business without losing customer trust
At MSME Sparks 2026, Nalli Group Chairperson Lavanya Nalli shared how the family-run retailer took its in-store experience online, adapted to changing customer behavior, and expan…
Source: Times of India – World ·
GeopoliticsTamil Nadu CM Vijay's adorable toy car moment goes viral
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay's playful interaction with a miniature electric car has captured public attention. This adorable moment occurred during a meeting with officials fr…
Source: Indian Express – World ·
GeopoliticsUS-Iran War News Live Updates: US resumes strikes while UAE says Iran hit tankers with missiles in Strait of Hormuz
- US launched third consecutive night of strikes on Iran to disrupt threats to Hormuz shipping, per Trump's order. - Iranian missiles attacked UAE tankers in Hormuz, killing an …
Source: BBC News – World ·
GeopoliticsAustralian police reveal unseen photos 25 years after British backpacker murder
Police hope the images could jog memories that will help them find the body of Peter Falconio.
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