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Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsWhy is no one chartering China’s first privately owned research vessel?
The first scientific ship built by private interests in China is still waiting for its first assignment after it launched last month near Wenling, in Zhejiang province, on the eas…
Source: Inc. ·
EntrepreneurshipAI Won’t Boost Productivity Until Leaders Fix Their Trust Problem
If people feel replaceable, they won’t embrace change.
Source: Wired ·
Tech & Startups2026 Prime Day Deals: 20% off NOCO and Wolfbox Jump-Starters
If you don't know you need a jump starter, it’s a sign you really, really need a jump-starter. NOCO and Wolfbox are the best ones.
Source: Inc. ·
EntrepreneurshipNew Index Names This 20,000-Person Borough the No. 1 Zip Code for Starting a Small Business—Why It’s an Unexpected Pick
Looking past the hype of major tech hubs, a new 13-metric study reveals the exact neighborhoods where small businesses are actually thriving.
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
Geopolitics‘Digital ID cards’: China moves to regulate AI agents with unified identity system
China is establishing an identity system for artificial intelligence agents, as part of new national standards released on Friday to regulate the next frontier of autonomous techn…
Source: BBC News – World ·
GeopoliticsCanada eligible to join Eurovision competition
Prime Minister Mark Carney raised the idea of Canada joining the song contest in his 2025 budget.
Source: The Hindu – World ·
GeopoliticsHezbollah chief says Israel must 'unconditionally' leave Lebanon
Lebanese authorities reported six deaths in Israeli attacks this week.
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsHong Kong civil service chief vows ‘attractive’ pay rise once economy improves
Hong Kong’s civil service chief has pledged to deliver a “reasonable and attractive” pay adjustment once the economy and public finances improve, following the legislature’s appro…
Source: The New York Times – World ·
GeopoliticsPsychiatrist Who Killed Six at German Christmas Market Is Jailed for Life
The man drove into a crowd of shoppers in December 2024, wounding hundreds of people.
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsVenezuela earthquakes death toll rises to 920, other nations rush to help
The official death toll from twin earthquakes that flattened parts of Caracas and surrounding areas rose to 920, the authorities said on Friday. The government has estimated hund…
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsSmall aircraft hits Beijing’s tallest skyscraper, prompting evacuations
A light sport aircraft hit Beijing’s tallest skyscraper, Citic Tower, on Friday, triggering evacuations and scattering debris across the Chinese capital’s central business distric…
Source: The New York Times – World ·
GeopoliticsAs Europe Sweats, Some Politicians Talk of Air-Conditioning, Not Climate Action
Heat-related deaths and disruptions to daily life are forcing politicians to reckon, in different ways, with a rapidly warming planet.
Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) – World ·
GeopoliticsWorld Cup: 'Pride Match' sparks objections in Egypt and Iran
Friday night's game in Seattle was designated as a "Pride Match" well ahead of the World Cup draw. The fixture list then threw up Egypt vs. Iran, two countries in which homosexual…
Source: Times of India – World ·
Geopolitics920 dead, over 3,000 injured: Venezuela quake toll rises as rescuers race to find survivors
Venezuela grapples with a devastating toll of 920 dead and nearly 3,360 injured following twin earthquakes. La Guaira state is severely impacted, with thousands missing and millio…
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsIn Venezuela, China’s oil-for-loan deals run into debt restructuring, US ‘gatekeeper’ risk
The United States represents the primary obstacle to continuing oil-for-loan arrangements between China and Venezuela, analysts say, creating a significant wild card in what ranks…
Source: Inc. ·
EntrepreneurshipMeta Put Kylie Jenner’s Voice in Its AI Glasses. It’s a Smart Lesson in Customer Acquisition
The built-in distribution is way more than a celebrity endorsement.
Source: TechCrunch ·
Tech & StartupsEarly Bird pricing ends tonight for TechCrunch Founder Summit
Save up to $190 on your pass to TechCrunch Founder Summit 2026. Early Bird pricing ends today, at 11:59 p.m. PT, after which rates increase. Register now.
Source: TechCrunch ·
Tech & StartupsRobotaxis drive miles just to get cleaned and charged; this new startup wants to fix that
Aseon Labs, which came out of Y Combinator's 2026 spring cohort, has raised $10 million from Crane Venture Partners and others.
Source: BBC News – World ·
GeopoliticsUS sanctions Rwanda gold refinery accused of smuggling DR Congo's minerals
The US alleges Gasabo Gold Refinery smuggled at least 60kg of gold in early 2026.
Source: The Hindu – World ·
GeopoliticsMiddlemen offer Iranian oil to Indian refiners after U.S. waiver, sources say
NIOC is telling Indian buyers that Iranian crude would be $3 to $4 a barrel cheaper than similar regional grades on a landed basis, they said
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsSoutheast Asia’s ‘red alert’ haze fight faces economic test
A potentially dangerous haze season looms for Southeast Asia, as rising energy and fertiliser costs threaten to weaken fire-prevention efforts just as extreme weather patterns rai…
Source: Indian Express – World ·
GeopoliticsChina plane crash: Small aircraft hits Beijing’s tallest building; debris rains down
Here are four clear bullet points summarizing the article: • A small aircraft crashed into Beijing's CITIC Tower, sending debris falling and smoke billowing from the 108-floor sk…
Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) – World ·
GeopoliticsWagner festival reinstates Holocaust memorial event after cancellation
The Bayreuth Festival had canceled a planned memorial lecture featuring Jewish author and broadcaster Michel Friedman, drawing sharp criticism.
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
Geopolitics‘We love guns’: school shooting exposes reality of Philippine crisis
Monday’s school shooting in the Philippines that killed three students and injured dozens has highlighted the decades-long problem of gun proliferation in the country, easy access…
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsHong Kong moves to curb flow of high liquid content waste in landfills
Hong Kong is seeking to curb the flow of bulk high liquid content waste, such as expired drinks, personal care products and discarded detergents, into landfills, a move conservati…
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsEurope wants a new Plaza Accord for China – seriously?
Leaders of the G7 rich nations might have gone into this month’s summit in France hoping for a united front against China. But, overshadowed by the conflicts in Iran and Ukraine a…
Source: The New York Times – World ·
GeopoliticsHeat Wave Prompts Paris to Suspend Sports Events and Public Drinking
The Paris police chief, Patrice Faure, said that alcohol restrictions were intended to ease pressure on health services.
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsHong Kong power firms to give residential customers rebates as bills soar
Hong Kong’s two major electricity suppliers will provide rebates to eligible households between August and October to reduce their bills and ease financial pressure after the US-I…
Source: Times of India – World ·
GeopoliticsTravis Kelce lookalike wanted in purse theft case sparks viral frenzy
The Salem Police Department is searching for a man accused of stealing a purse and using the victim's credit cards after surveillance photos showed a suspect who closely resembles…
Source: MIT Technology Review ·
AI / Deep TechThe Download: brain-melting heatwaves and unprecedented OpenAI restrictions
This is today’s edition of The Download, our weekday newsletter that provides a daily dose of what’s going on in the world of technology. Heat waves mess with your bra…
Source: The Guardian – World ·
Geopolitics‘Everyone is talking about Cape Verde’: World Cup run delights diaspora community in UK
Cape Verdeans in Britain feeling ‘incredibly proud’ after team’s hard-fought draws against Spain and UruguayWorld Cup live – latest updatesFor as long as she can remember, 13-year…
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsWhen geography is destiny, Gulf states must diversify their defence, expert says in Dalian
The Gulf states should prioritise diverse defences and domestic capability-building to hedge against uncertain US commitments and volatility in the Middle East, according to an ex…
Source: Inc. ·
EntrepreneurshipSouthwest Airlines Is Copying Its Competitors, and Undermining the Loyalty That Made It Different
Same airline, new fees, fewer quirks.
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsHong Kong, mainland police smash HK$16.8 million cross-border phishing syndicate
Hong Kong police and mainland Chinese authorities have smashed a cross-border phishing syndicate that swindled victims out of HK$16.8 million (US$2.14 million) by impersonating th…
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsChina Eastern buys 25 A330neo widebody jets as domestic interest rises in Airbus’ wings
China Eastern Airlines has ordered 25 A330neo widebody jets from Airbus, marking the planemaker’s first major long-haul order from a Chinese carrier since last year, as the nation…
Source: The New York Times – World ·
GeopoliticsEurope’s Scorching Heat Is Gradually Moving East
Parts of Spain, France and other countries are seeing slight relief, but the record-breaking heat wave is far from over.
Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) – World ·
GeopoliticsBayer: Why so many Roundup weedkiller lawsuits?
Bayer was sued for failing to add cancer warnings to its controversial pesticide Roundup when US regulators opposed adding one. DW asks if the latest Supreme Court win will shield…
Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) – World ·
GeopoliticsBalochistan activist's life sentence raises fear of unrest
With the conviction of a leading rights campaigner, Pakistan has drawn criticism from rights groups and sparked fears it could deepen unrest in Balochistan and weaken trust in pea…
Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) – World ·
GeopoliticsFlights disrupted in Japan as 2 tropical storms move in
Two storms were set to converge above Japan, prompting officials to issue landslide warnings and evacuation orders for hundreds of thousands of people.
Source: The Hindu – World ·
GeopoliticsWhat do genocide, war crimes and crimes against humanity mean?
International criminal law defines genocide, crimes against humanity, and war crimes and recognises that these offences may be committed against children and produce child specifi…
Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) – World ·
GeopoliticsJapan needs more foreign workers, but many feel unwelcome
While Japan faces a deepening labor shortage and growing demand for foreign workers, it has been moving to tighten visa rules and regulations.
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsEuropean hospitals overwhelmed by heatwave, more misery to come
A deadly European heatwave that has saturated hospitals as temperatures soared to record highs was shifting east on Friday, with authorities warning of more misery on a continent …
Source: Indian Express – World ·
GeopoliticsWhy Sweden’s climate minister Romina Pourmokhtari brought her baby to an EU meeting
Here are four clear bullet points summarizing the news article: • Sweden's Climate Minister Romina Pourmokhtari brought her 10-month-old son Adam to a European Union climate mini…
Source: The Guardian – World ·
Geopolitics‘Chock full of incredible animals’: marine expedition uncovers 31 new species in two weeks
Experts worked in ocean midwater off Brazil at near-record speeds thanks to cutting-edge techA marine biology expedition in international waters off the coast of Brazil has discov…
Source: Your Story ·
StartupsStartup news and updates: daily roundup (June 26, 2026)
YourStory presents the daily news roundup from the Indian startup ecosystem and beyond. Here's the roundup for Friday, June 26, 2026.
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