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Source: Al Jazeera – News ·
GeopoliticsHow much disaster aid will the US provide to Venezuela?
Powerful back-to-back earthquakes leave behind destruction.
Source: The Hindu – World ·
GeopoliticsVenezuela Earthquake: Survivors sleep in cars and under trees as they question where they’ll live after the earthquakes
Thousands of Venezuelans left suddenly homeless have since poured into parks, plazas and even the shoulders of blocked highways, looking for a place to lay their heads
Source: Inc. ·
EntrepreneurshipThese 5 Unlikely Companies Are the Real Winners of the World Cup (Hint: It’s Not Nike or Adidas)
The most surprising and creative real-time marketing moments so far came from brands that aren’t official sponsors.
Source: The Hindu – World ·
GeopoliticsTrump says he will repair National Mall reflecting pool after July 4
The reflecting pool, located between the Lincoln Memorial and the Washington Monument, was the subject of a roughly $14 million Trump-directed renovation that aimed to restor…
Source: The New York Times – World ·
GeopoliticsYves Lacoste, Who Exposed U.S. Bombing of Vietnam’s Waterways, Dies at 96
He used a geographer’s tools to demonstrate that North Vietnamese civilian infrastructure had been deliberately attacked, threatening millions of lives.
Source: BBC News – World ·
GeopoliticsWatch: Lightning strikes seen across UK
Lightning strikes lit up the sky across the UK during the early hours of Friday as thunderstorms were triggered by the intense heat.
Source: The Hindu – World ·
GeopoliticsTrump threatens 100% tax on European imports if countries impose tax on digital services
Trump said the new tax would supersede any previously negotiated trade deals
Source: The Washington Post – World ·
GeopoliticsUkrainian drones drive Russia to declare emergency in occupied Crimea
Weeks of punishing strikes have disrupted water, fuel and electricity supplies across the peninsula, which Ukraine’s president has vowed to reclaim.
Source: Inc. ·
EntrepreneurshipUnexpected Pregnancies Are Raising a New Ozempic Concern
Unexpected pregnancies among Ozempic users are raising new questions about how the drug may be affecting other medications.
Source: Inc. ·
EntrepreneurshipKylie Jenner Hit With Third Workplace Lawsuit in Just 2 Months: Inside the Shocking Allegations
A former private chef says she was assigned long, demanding shifts during a high-risk pregnancy.
Source: Times of India – World ·
GeopoliticsUS, Israel & Lebanon sign trilateral framework deal after fifth round of talks
Israel, Lebanon, and the US have inked a trilateral accord to de-escalate border tensions, marking a significant step towards peace. Under the deal, Israel will withdraw from two …
Source: Times of India – World ·
GeopoliticsHidden cams, CCTV footage: How SIT tracked down Ram temple donation theft accused
Here are four clear bullet points summarizing the article: • The author has been reporting for TOI since April 2011, primarily covering Ayodhya. • They also report on social issu…
Source: TechCrunch ·
Tech & StartupsNovak Djokovic has a new job — advisor to private equity firm General Atlantic
General Atlantic has tapped tennis legend Novak Djokovic to serve as a global strategic advisor.
Source: The Guardian – World ·
GeopoliticsTrump blames Iran for drone strike on cargo ship in strait of Hormuz
US president calls it ‘foolish violation’ of ceasefire agreement after drone damaged ship’s upper deckUS politics live – latest updatesDonald Trump on Friday blamed Iran for carry…
Source: Times of India – World ·
GeopoliticsLohagad murder: Accused Siya Goyal says she disliked fiancé Ketan Agarwal over 'wig'
Here are four clear bullet points summarizing the news article: • Siya Goyal allegedly told investigators she disliked Ketan Agarwal for wearing a wig, which was discovered durin…
Source: Inc. ·
EntrepreneurshipLinkedIn’s 2026 Skills Report Reveals the Half of Your Resume AI Can’t Touch
The fastest-growing skills in America split cleanly into two types, and only one belongs to humans.
Source: NBC News – World ·
GeneralIsrael and Lebanon sign framework agreement with U.S. in ‘first step’ toward peace, Rubio says
Secretary of State Marco Rubio, along with Israel and Lebanon’s ambassadors, announced a framework agreement Friday that was described as a first step toward peace following month…
Source: Times of India – World ·
GeopoliticsAir Force corporal held for Rs 1.5cr jewellery store heist
An Indian Air Force corporal, Deepak Singh Bhuker, has been arrested for a daring Rs 1.5 crore jewellery heist in Ahmedabad two years ago. Allegedly driven by gambling debts, Bhuk…
Source: NBC News – World ·
General'Compounding crisis': An already fragile Venezuela faces aid challenges
Before the deadly twin earthquakes, Venezuela's infrastructure and health care system were already unstable. Now after the devastation, the country is struggling to get relief and…
Source: Wired ·
Tech & StartupsHow to See the Giant Asteroid That Will Pass by Earth This Weekend
The asteroid will be visible for several nights from different parts of the world. We’ll tell you when and where to look, and what equipment you’ll need to spot it.
Source: NBC News – World ·
GeneralVideo shows the moment a 4 year old is rescued from rubble after Venezuela earthquake
A 4-year-old boy and his parents were rescued from the rubble of a building destroyed by the twin earthquakes which rocked northern Venezuela. The family had been trapped for more…
Source: Inc. ·
EntrepreneurshipHow a Massive Expansion Mistake Forced This SpaceX Supplier Into Chapter 11 Bankruptcy
Dynasty Fab expanded to Alabama to build oversized industrial parts. Less than a year later, it landed in bankruptcy court fighting to ship hardware to SpaceX.
Source: Times of India – World ·
GeopoliticsPoK man caught near LoC
Here are the 4 clear bullet points summarizing the news article: • Indian Army troops apprehended a resident of Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) near the Line of Control (LoC) in …
Source: BBC News – World ·
GeopoliticsDebris falls after plane hits Beijing's tallest building
Social media footage showed the moment debris from a small aircraft fell to the ground after a crash into Beijing's tallest skyscraper.
Source: The New York Times – World ·
GeopoliticsSearch Teams From California, Virginia and Florida Head to Venezuela
The groups that include firefighters, doctors and structural engineering specialists began arriving on Friday to join the race to find survivors.
Source: BBC News – World ·
GeopoliticsMother dies saving daughter in Venezuela earthquakes
Héctor Bello wrote on social media that "you gave your own life for our daughter" in the quakes which killed at least 920 people.
Source: Inc. ·
EntrepreneurshipSpaceX’s Could Be Going Head-to-Head With Verizon and AT&T. Rural Customers May Be the Biggest Winners
Starlink is already SpaceX’s biggest moneymaker, and it might be coming to more mobile phones.
Source: Times of India – World ·
GeopoliticsUK farms set to trial fertiliser invented by two PIOs
Here is a summary of the article in 4 clear bullet points: • Over 90 UK farms will participate in a trial of a natural fertilizer developed by two Indian founders from Kerala. • …
Source: The Hindu – World ·
GeopoliticsTragic evening: On the earthquake in Venezuela
Venezuela’s quake holds lessons on the importance of preparedness
Source: TechCrunch ·
Tech & StartupsOpenAI limits GPT-5.6 rollout after government request, says restrictions shouldn’t be the norm
“We don’t believe this kind of government access process should become the long-term default,” says OpenAI. “It keeps the best tools from users, developers, enterprises, cyber def…
Source: Times of India – World ·
Geopolitics‘Accused’s ego was hurt’: Passenger recalls 21-year-old getting stabbed to death in Mumbai local
A horrific murder unfolded on a Mumbai local train after a heated argument over a compartment door escalated into a fatal stabbing. Eyewitnesses recount the brutal attack on 21-ye…
Source: Times of India – World ·
Geopolitics'He wanted to give me early retirement': Father mourns son killed in Mumbai local train stabbing
Virar mourned the tragic loss of 21-year-old Mayank Lohar, brutally murdered on a local train. His grieving family, devastated by the senseless violence, seeks the harshest punish…
Source: Times of India – World ·
GeopoliticsFadnavis and Uddhav Thackeray share Mumbai-Nagpur flight
Political rivals Devendra Fadnavis and Uddhav Thackeray shared a flight from Mumbai to Nagpur, exchanging brief pleasantries. Thackeray, accompanied by his son Aaditya and Sanjay …
Source: Times of India – World ·
GeopoliticsHoroscope today: Daily astrological predictions for June 27
Horoscope Today: Read daily horoscope predictions for June 27, 2026. Know all about the astrological events and influences that will be affecting each of the 12 zodiac signs. Our …
Source: The Guardian – World ·
GeopoliticsMahmood outlines safe immigration routes plan to win over Labour left
Home secretary speeds up major part of bill governing asylum and refugees as new prime minister set to take overShabana Mahmood will seek to shore up support for her controversial…
Source: Times of India – World ·
GeopoliticsMan electrocuted during Bengaluru Metro lighting work
Tragedy struck near Trinity Circle as a labourer, Gurappa, was electrocuted while working on Namma Metro pillar lighting. He accidentally struck an underground live wire during ex…
Source: TechCrunch ·
Tech & StartupsOpenAI poaches Uber India chief to lead its biggest market outside the US
The hire marks OpenAI's latest push into India, expanding offices, partnerships and hiring.
Source: Inc. ·
EntrepreneurshipCalifornia’s Billionaire Tax Is Officially Headed to the Ballot—and Inc. 5000 Founders Are Already Planning Their Exit
Here’s where top CEOs say they’ll move next.
Source: Wired ·
Tech & StartupsI'm Adding These Bose Headphones to My Prime Day Cart (2026)
Bose headphones are already one of our favorites for comfort, sound, and noise canceling. Now they’re cheaper.
Source: BBC News – World ·
GeopoliticsEurope's deadly heatwave breaks German record and halts public events
Germany's highest ever temperature of 41.3C is recorded provisionally in Saarbrücken, over the border from France.
Source: Times of India – World ·
GeopoliticsD4vd murder case: Prosecutors reveal alleged motive before July hearing
The criminal case involving singer D4vd remains active in California. Prosecutors allege he killed 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez to stop her from exposing an alleged relatio…
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsUS billionaire Leon Black defends US$158 million paid to Epstein
Billionaire investor Leon Black said on Friday that Jeffrey Epstein deceived him during a years-long relationship in which he paid the disgraced financier US$158 million, but insi…
Source: The New York Times – World ·
GeopoliticsCanada’s 24 Sussex Drive Is a Dump. Mark Carney Is Going to Fix It Up.
The prime minister’s official residence in Ottawa, in disrepair and vacant for more than a decade, has become the country’s most prominent home renovation project.
Source: Inc. ·
EntrepreneurshipAn REI Ad Went Viral for All the Wrong Reasons. The Company Says Meta AI Is Responsible
The retailer apologized and said, “This does not align with our values.”
Source: NBC News – World ·
GeneralSimmering tensions over ancient Jerusalem site nearing a boil
JERUSALEM — Glimmering over Jerusalem, the Al-Aqsa Mosque complex’s ancient golden dome exudes a serenity that stands in stark contrast to an earthly tug-of-war over who should wo…
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