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Geopolitics

Why Trump's 'forced labor' tariffs leave the world puzzled

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

After the US Supreme Court struck down Donald Trump's emergency tariffs, the White House has turned to another trade law linked to alleged human rights abuses.

Geopolitics

Indian-origin man on green card says 'wouldn't move to US on H-1B today

Times of India – World · India

Mohamed Zeeshan, an Indian-origin man who moved to the United States after being attracted to its 'values' has now said he 'wouldn't do it today' on an H-1B vi…

Geopolitics

Why a Chinese political scientist wants the public to take a test on foreign affairs

South China Morning Post – World · China

In an era where short-form videos and viral commentary can dominate public discourse on geopolitics, one Chinese political scientist is on a mission to correct…

Entrepreneurship

Permanent Daylight Time Won’t Fix the 9-to-5 Workday. Here’s What Could

Inc. · Global

Changing the national clock will not change human biology, but smarter scheduling can help leaders align work with biological rhythms.

Tech & Startups

What Is Entropy, Really?

Wired · Global

Never mind the “heat death of the universe.” Entropy is just a bridge between two levels of reality.

General

Wildfires in France force more than 10,000 people to flee

NBC News – World · US

Wildfires in France force thousands to flee amid an ongoing European heatwave, as scientists warn that climate change is worsening the continent's water shorta…

Geopolitics

Ousted Turkish opposition leader forms second-largest party

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

With 90 lawmakers defecting alongside him, Ozgur Ozel's New Party has automatically become the second-largest group in Turkey's parliament. He leaves behind de…

Geopolitics

Can Southeast Asia survive more Iran war fuel shocks?

South China Morning Post – World · China

Southeast Asia’s governments have spent months trying to blunt the effects of war-driven energy shocks from the Middle East, but renewed fighting between the U…

Tech & Startups

Some of Our Favorite Brain-Boosting Toys for Kids of All Ages

Wired · Global

From musical instruments and games to play pieces that encourage balance and dexterity, these toys will engage your child’s mind and body.

Startups

A trillion dollars of deals runs through his startup's software. Indian tech has barely heard of him.

Your Story · India

Ganesh Shankar grew up in a two-room house in Coimbatore, decided computer science was not for him, sold mutual funds for a living, and now runs the company th…

Geopolitics

Watch: Another day, more Trump tariffs - but are they working?

BBC News – World · Europe

The BBC's Samira Hussain explains how President Trump's tariffs affect US economy, who pays the price, and whether they're working.

Geopolitics

U.S. strikes Iran and Bahrain; warns of incoming fire as clashes over shipping routes escalate

The Hindu – World · India

The Gulf states have come under frequent fire over the past week as the U.S. and Iran exchange escalating strikes in fighting

Startups

IIT Madras startup unveils India's latest flying taxi prototype

Your Story · India

IIT Madras-incubated startup The ePlane Company has revealed a full-scale electric air taxi prototype in Chennai, marking a key step for urban air mobility in …

Startups

Thrustworks Dynetics wants to supply its engines to India’s rocket industry

Your Story · India

The Pune startup builds liquid rocket propulsion systems for launch companies, and works with ISRO, IN-SPACe and Godrej Aerospace.

Startups

Most drones are lost without GPS. Enord builds ones that are not

Your Story · India

The Delhi startup's inspection drones navigate confined spaces without GPS, checking power lines, towers and industrial sites.

Geopolitics

Fighting wildfires is getting harder — these tips could help

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

With Spain declaring a national emergency, France seeking EU assistance and Canada dealing with more than 900 hot spots, wildfires are out of control. How can …

Startups

India is short of skilled welders, and Terafac is teaching robots to fill that gap

Your Story · India

The Chandigarh-based startup's AI vision system turns off-the-shelf industrial robots into welders that adapt to changing parts without needing reprogramming.

General

U.S. launches new strikes and Trump threatens ‘massive attack’ as Iran widens war

NBC News – World · US

The United States launched a fresh barrage of strikes on Iran overnight as President Donald Trump threatened a major new escalation after Tehran opened a secon…

Startups

Zulu Defence builds tactical drones in Bengaluru, and even the Dutch special forces have placed an order

Your Story · India

The defence startup sells only to armed forces. Its systems have been through trials with the Indian Army and the Navy's marine commandos.

Geopolitics

Chinese man helps tourist take photo only to discover stranger is long-lost relative

South China Morning Post – World · China

When a man in China went travelling and helped a Taiwanese tourist take pictures, they chatted casually only to find out that the tourist was a long-lost relat…

Entrepreneurship

48 Percent of Employers Would Rather Pay for AI Than Train a New Grad. Cognizant Just Hired 1,500 of Them Instead

Inc. · Global

Why this 350,000-person company is going in the opposite direction of most.

Entrepreneurship

It’s Not You, AI Is Indeed Getting Dumber—and Chattier

Inc. · Global

Everyone worries about AI hallucinations. The bigger problem may be AI’s growing tendency to bury weak conclusions beneath mountains of confident language.

Entrepreneurship

5 Side Hustle Businesses That Can Generate Up to Six Figures

Inc. · Global

These side hustle ideas have surprisingly high earning potential, with enough room to grow into a full-time business.

Entrepreneurship

Nvidia’s Jensen Huang Has a Blunt Message for AI ‘Doomers’

Inc. · Global

Huang argues that the U.S. risks falling behind amid exaggerated fears of AI and talk of ‘science fiction outcomes.’

Tech & Startups

Satellite Images Reveal How Suspected Scam Compounds Appear Out of Nowhere

Wired · Global

Analysis of satellite images of Myanmar shows dozens of alleged scam compounds have appeared in recent months, despite a purported crackdown on the criminal or…

Tech & Startups

Some Kids Will Never Think AI Is Cool

Wired · Global

“I think it should stand for artificial idiot,” one 9-year-old says. Here’s why kids of all ages are calling AI “disgusting” and “creepy.”

Geopolitics

Raging wildfires in France and Spain force over 200,000 to flee

South China Morning Post – World · China

Massive forest fires burned out of control in southwestern France and central Spain on Friday, prompting authorities to evacuate an estimated 200,000 people fr…

Entrepreneurship

3 Quick Clues Someone Is a Bad Leader

Inc. · Global

You can learn a lot about a leader by watching what happens when someone disagrees, makes a decision without them, or delivers bad news.

Tech & Startups

Kagi Brings Back Old-School Search, One Human-Made Website at a Time

Wired · Global

If you’re tired of sponsored and AI-summarized search results, Kagi gives you a curated—and human-centric—way to find what you’re looking for.

Geopolitics

Bangladesh President Shahabuddin, close ally of Sheikh Hasina, likely to resign today

Indian Express – World · India

- Bangladesh President Shahabuddin to resign Friday, per Reuters, after accepting government proposal, leaving Sheikh Hasina without high-level allies. - Res…

Geopolitics

Saudi prince died at London hotel in 2025 after having alcohol and drugs, coroner rules

Indian Express – World · India

- Saudi prince Abdullah bin Fahad died in a Kensington hotel room after a cardiac arrest linked to alcohol, GHB, and other substances. - Toxicology confirmed…

Geopolitics

How vanilla's history is not so … 'vanilla'

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

Long before "vanilla" meant bland, the bean's fandom spanned Mesoamerican elites to European courts. But it owes its ubiquity to a 12-year-old enslaved boy.

Geopolitics

Malaysia’s refugee registration halt risks ‘ultimate disaster’ for new arrivals

South China Morning Post – World · China

Malaysia has ordered the UN refugee agency to stop registering new refugees while it builds a biometric identification system that officials say will give them…

Geopolitics

Hong Kong police officer removed from duty after swearing at passer-by

South China Morning Post – World · China

A Hong Kong police officer has been removed from duty after he repeatedly swore at a passer-by with a loudspeaker in a patrol van, a source has said. According…

Geopolitics

Trump’s latest tariff tantrum unlikely to end well for the US

South China Morning Post – World · China

After devoting the first half of 2026 to an ineffectual, expensive and inconclusive military adventure in Iran, it seems US President Donald Trump is about to …

Geopolitics

Hong Kong exchange’s biggest reform in 8 years opens gates to more IPOs

South China Morning Post – World · China

Stock exchange operator Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing (HKEX) will allow all listing applications to remain confidential and will reduce market-capitalisatio…

Geopolitics

‘We’re Trapped in Hell’: Iranians Say Life Is Put On Hold by Months of War

The New York Times – World · US

Devastated by cycles of violence and economic crisis, many are giving up on work and their futures as the United States batters Iran again.

Geopolitics

Klopp named new head coach of Germany men's football team

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

Germany has turned to Jürgen Klopp to lead a new era for the four-time world champions after their disappointing World Cup exit, with hopes of building toward …

Geopolitics

Venezuela’s Earthquakes Show Wealth Divide, Even in Death

The New York Times – World · US

Latin America’s deep-seated inequalities prevailed over the grimly equalizing force of the Venezuela earthquakes, and set even the dead apart.

Geopolitics

Trump’s new tariffs, stock market intervention, mega IPOs

South China Morning Post – World · China

The US imposed tariffs as high as 12.5 per cent on 60 trading partners, including China, after President Donald Trump adopted a different method for pursuing h…

Geopolitics

In Kyrgyzstan, Girls Compete at Kok-Boru, a Game Like Polo

The New York Times – World · US

Here’s what happened when some teenage girls dared to compete in the dangerous sport of “kok-boru.”

Geopolitics

Hong Kong insurers ride affluent demand to record sales as longevity and legacy needs grow

South China Morning Post – World · China

Life insurance sales in Hong Kong rose 51 per cent in the first quarter to another record high, driven by affluent customers from mainland China and overseas b…

Entrepreneurship

TikTok Shop Is Booming. Most Brands Still Aren’t Making Money

Inc. · Global

The platform’s growth is real and verified. So is the fact that a sliver of its sellers are the ones actually seeing it.

Entrepreneurship

Everyone Wants a Brand Partnership. Most Are Asking the Wrong Question

Inc. · Global

Here’s the audience-first framework marketers should use before choosing a partner.

Entrepreneurship

Shaq’s Surprising Advice for LeBron Reveals the 1 Personal Branding Rule Most Leaders Ignore

Inc. · Global

Staying yourself unmistakably for three decades is why the world still listens. The same rules apply to any brand.

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