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Geopolitics

CJP launches website, invites proof against ‘police excesses’

Times of India – World · India

The Cockroach Janta Party launched a website for protest evidence. They are collecting photos and videos of alleged police assaults. The organization will id…

Engineering

2022 IEEE President K.J. Ray Liu Honored for His Leadership

IEEE Spectrum · Global

Unlike many budding engineers, K.J. Ray Liu wasn’t inspired to enter the field by tinkering with electronics or following in the footsteps of a family member. …

Geopolitics

Swept away 55km by raging river, elephant survives extraordinary flood ordeal in Assam

Times of India – World · India

A 53-year-old elephant survived a 55-kilometer journey down a swollen river. She was carried from Nagaland through turbulent floodwaters and rough terrain. T…

Geopolitics

US expands Iran attacks as Trump warns Tehran and Houthis over Red Sea strikes

The Guardian – World · Europe

No end to fighting in sight as Revolutionary Guards launch drones at targets in Bahrain, Jordan and KuwaitThe US has struck targets across Iran, reaching as fa…

Geopolitics

Thousands of lightning strikes trigger fresh wildfires in western Canada

The Guardian – World · Europe

At least 90 active blazes in British Columbia in what PM says is one of the country’s most intense seasons on recordHow dangerous are wildfires and how can we …

Geopolitics

Russia hits drone demonstration near Kyiv, killing 10

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

Ukraine says 10 were killed and around 100 injured in the strike, a day after Zelenskyy met with officials from US arms giant Raytheon. Meanwhile, in St. Peter…

Geopolitics

Europe battles wildfires as heatwave forces 30,000 to evacuate across France, Spain

Indian Express – World · India

- **Evacuations**: 30,000 people evacuated in France/Spain due to wildfires fueled by heatwaves, dry conditions, and strong winds. - **International aid**: E…

Tech & Startups

US accuses American of allegedly wiping his phone using a ‘duress’ password during border search

TechCrunch · US

A U.S. citizen has asked a court to throw out the government's claim that he gave over a passcode to border authorities that wiped his phone's data, opening up…

Tech & Startups

China-US AI Race Escalates, OpenAI Models Break Free, and Why You Should Check Your Car Alarm

Wired · Global

On this episode of Uncanny Valley, we dive into accusations that China’s Moonshot AI stole from  Anthropic, and how the US Army needs to cut back on AI use.

Geopolitics

'Thank you, friends': PM Modi hails 'love, support' of youth in new late night video

Times of India – World · India

- TOI News Desk is a dedicated team of journalists working around the clock. - They deliver current, comprehensive news and updates to global readers. - Co…

Geopolitics

Bengaluru horror: Man arrested for sexually assaulting cow

Times of India – World · India

A 25-year-old man was arrested in Bengaluru for sexually assaulting a cow. Nizamuddin, from Uttar Pradesh, was caught in the act by local residents. He was a…

Geopolitics

Why IOC won't investigate Infantino over Trump's role in Balogun red-card controversy

Times of India – World · India

The International Olympic Committee will not investigate FIFA president Gianni Infantino. This decision stems from a complaint regarding Folarin Balogun's Wor…

Geopolitics

'US not piggybank for Europe': Trump to impose tariffs on EU for fining Google

Times of India – World · India

- TOI Business Desk is a dedicated team of journalists providing global business news to The Times of India readers. - Focuses on global markets, industries,…

Geopolitics

The trained architect behind Ukraine’s deep-strike drones: Iryna Terekh

South China Morning Post – World · China

She tours major international defence shows, negotiates with arms manufacturers and takes part in discussions on Europe’s rearmament. At 34, Iryna Terekh, an a…

Geopolitics

CJP protest: 18 Delhi metro stations remain shut; heavy security at Jantar Mantar

Times of India – World · India

Delhi Metro restrictions will continue for the fourth consecutive day on Saturday amid the ongoing CJP protest at Jantar Mantar over the NEET paper leak. The D…

Entrepreneurship

Bloom Couldn’t Compete With Red Bull or Monster. This Unexpected Retail Strategy Helped It Win Anyway

Inc. · Global

Bloom co-founder and CEO Greg LaVecchia shares what he looks for in a retail partner, and how he convinces them to stock his cans.

Tech & Startups

Anduril reportedly in talks to raise funding at $100B valuation, more than 3x last year’s mark

TechCrunch · US

Anduril is said to be raising a new round of funding that may push its valuation up to about $100 billion, per Reuters.

Geopolitics

Five officers injured as police boat strikes Westminster Bridge

The Guardian – World · Europe

Metropolitan police say officers on marine policing boat are receiving treatment after incident in central LondonFive officers have been injured after a police…

Geopolitics

Grain, not guns: MEA rejects Russia's claim on deadly ship attack that killed 4 Indians

Times of India – World · India

India's Ministry of External Affairs stated the MV Golden Leo carried grain, not weapons. This contradicts Russia's assertion regarding the ship's cargo and it…

Geopolitics

Middle East crisis: US carries out strikes across Iran as Tehran targets American bases in region – as it happened

The Guardian – World · Europe

Latest attacks come after Trump vowed ‘major military punishment’ for Tehran and its Houthi alliesAs we reported earlier, Iran’s military said on Friday that i…

General

No basic services and nowhere to go: How Venezuelans are living a month after the earthquakes

NBC News – World · US

We visited the ruins of a housing complex built by the Chavista regime: the now homeless residents brave the heat, humidity, and flies from their tents, as the…

Geopolitics

How Chinese tech and Russian tactics are aiding Iran’s bombing of US bases

The Guardian – World · Europe

Increasingly accurate and lethal attacks are revealing weaknesses in stretched defences across the GulfAs the crisis in the Middle East escalates, Iran has bee…

Geopolitics

Reform councillors told to call donations inquiry ‘establishment stitch-up’

The Guardian – World · Europe

Party briefing notes say: ‘Daily routine of hit jobs and smears will not deter us from winning next general election’ Reform UK has instructed its councillors …

Geopolitics

Water bosses’ pay rises despite bonus ban and public fury over bills and pollution

The Guardian – World · Europe

Exclusive: Eight companies expect to be covered by the ban for 2025-26, the Guardian can revealWater company bosses’ total pay rose over the past year despite …

AI / Deep Tech

The quest to keep organs alive outside the body

MIT Technology Review · Global

This week, I covered a fascinating effort to preserve organs outside the body. There’s a huge shortage of donor organs, and one of the main reasons is time—the…

Entrepreneurship

A Working Apple-1 From the 1970s Is Expected to Fetch $300,000. The Real Treasure May Be 5 Faded Storefront Photos

Inc. · Global

RR Auction’s Apple anniversary sale includes a working Apple-1, Steve Jobs memorabilia, and rare photos of the Byte Shop, where Apple’s retail story began.

Tech & Startups

Anthropic launches Opus 5

TechCrunch · US

Opus 5 will be both cheaper and less restrictive than Fable, likely making it preferable in most use cases.

Tech & Startups

Build in public, fail in public: what it’s like to be a founder under 20 right now

TechCrunch · US

AI tools have democratized the opportunity to build, shortening the timelines of success and enabling more young people to start successful companies without s…

Geopolitics

Attack on checkpoint in Pakistan’s Khyber Pakhtunkhwa kills 15 security personnel, 12 militants dead in retaliatory fire

Indian Express – World · India

- Suicide bomber and militants attacked a checkpoint in Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, killing 15 security personnel, including 12 soldiers, two police, and a …

Tech & Startups

India’s move against Jack Dorsey’s Bitchat sparks legal debate

TechCrunch · US

The offline messaging app surged in popularity in India amid protests in New Delhi.

Geopolitics

Israel planning ‘extensive’ military operation in West Bank after settler attack

The Guardian – World · Europe

Four Palestinians and two Israelis killed and several hurt after armed settlers entered village with military supportIsrael has said it is preparing a major mi…

Tech & Startups

OpenAI’s own model went rogue before Kimi had Wall Street sweating

TechCrunch · US

Chinese AI lab Moonshot’s open model Kimi went viral this week for reasons that had less to do with the model itself and more to do with h…

Geopolitics

Xia Baolong urges lawmakers to ‘assume a greater role’ in helping Hong Kong leader

South China Morning Post – World · China

Beijing’s point man on Hong Kong affairs has called on lawmakers to better support the city’s leader, enhance governance, inject new momentum into local develo…

Geopolitics

Mali’s government does not rule out U.S. military intervention

The Washington Post – World · US

The country’s foreign minister said, however, that anyone wishing to partner with the West African nation “must respect” its sovereignty.

Geopolitics

'No signs of life' as China landslip toll rises to 14

The Hindu – World · India

Hundreds of rescue workers have been deployed, with footage from state media showing a huge pile of rocks and earth collapsed into a residential and commercial…

Geopolitics

Imran Khan's son urges international community to intervene, says father needs urgent medical attention

The Hindu – World · India

Imran Khan has been arrested and convicted in several other cases leading to continued incarceration.

Entrepreneurship

Meta Just Launched a New App That Makes It Easier to Run a Facebook Marketplace Side Hustle

Inc. · Global

The app, Seller, is now available and includes AI tools intended to make listing items faster and easier.

Geopolitics

Drones downed over Iraq's Erbil: Kurdish forces

The Hindu – World · India

Kurdish counterterrorism forces said on Friday (July 24) that "the coalition forces downed five explosive-laden drones over Erbil between 9:32 and 9:45 am"

Geopolitics

Romania shoots down drone in its airspace for first time

The Hindu – World · India

The drone was downed around 114 kilometres (70 miles) from Bucharest, according to the defence ministry.

Geopolitics

India cockroach protests: Videos show officers firing 'pellet guns'

BBC News – World · Europe

Thousands of people have taken to the streets in Delhi as part of the cockroach protests, calling for educational reforms.

Tech & Startups

Sam Altman’s biometric startup World raises $52.5M via crypto sale

TechCrunch · US

Sam Altman's side project — which seeks to scan the world's eyeballs and turn them into unique digital identifiers — has raised some fresh cash through a crypt…

Geopolitics

Faced With Heat and Wildfires, France Turns to Spain to Learn How to Cope

The New York Times – World · US

A French government delegation will travel to its southern neighbor to learn how it copes with long spells of hot weather.

Geopolitics

World chess chief faces endgame after EU announces Russia war sanctions

BBC News – World · Europe

Arkady Dvorkovich, a former Russian deputy prime minister, now faces an EU travel ban and asset freeze.

Entrepreneurship

Nearly 40 Percent of Active Job Seekers Now Admit to Lying on Their Resumes

Inc. · Global

As AI bots tighten hiring filters, 1 in 5 workers admit to exaggerating their experience just to land an interview.

Geopolitics

Israeli military kills four Palestinians after settler killed in West Bank

The Hindu – World · India

Two other Israelis and four more Palestinians were wounded, health officials said, and the Israeli military announced it was preparing for an “extensive” count…

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