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Geopolitics

Risk of lake burst near China-Nepal disaster site wanes

The Hindu – World · India

Experts and authorities have warned of an extremely high risk of secondary disasters in the valley, particularly from the lake formed by glacier debris, which …

Startups

Infosys Public Services CEO Lax Gopisetty unreachable after devastating Nepal floods

Your Story · India

Gopisetty was visiting the region in a personal capacity, the IT company said in a statement, adding that its immediate priority was to ensure his safety and w…

Geopolitics

Soldiers’ mutiny rocks Niger capital, but junta says back in control

South China Morning Post – World · China

Mutinying soldiers led armed clashes in Niger’s capital on Saturday, alarming residents, but the ruling junta said it had largely wrested back control after ho…

Geopolitics

Army chief Munir visits Pakistan's largest defence industrial complex

The Hindu – World · India

According to a statement by the army his visit was focused on reviewing production capabilities, export potential and contributions towards the country’s defen…

Geopolitics

Zimbabwe minibus taxi carrying church members crashes, killing 27

The Hindu – World · India

The minibus taxi burst into flames and was reduced to a shell following the collision, according to local media, which published pictures of the wreckage

Geopolitics

Nepal floods: Bodies keep surfacing. Morgues are running out of space

Indian Express – World · India

- Families in Nepal and India await news as flood victims' bodies are recovered downstream, overwhelming storage and identification efforts. - Authorities fa…

Geopolitics

China’s Middle East policy at a crossroads 6 months into US-Israeli war on Iran

South China Morning Post – World · China

Gulf states are making a strategic pivot as the war in Iran drags on into its sixth month, but observers warn that their shift towards self-reliant defence net…

Entrepreneurship

LinkedIn Is No Longer a Business Network—It’s a Platform for Influencers Now

Inc. · Global

The Microsoft-owned platform has changed dramatically over the past few years. LinkedIn in late 2026 just feels different.

Entrepreneurship

5 Boring Small Business Ideas with Customers Who Pay Month After Month

Inc. · Global

These small business ideas may not have the most glamour, but they have something better: recurring revenue.

Tech & Startups

Soundcore Liberty 5 Pro Review: Master of Phone Calls

Wired · Global

Outstanding call quality and an excellent price point put these earbuds way ahead of pricier competition.

Tech & Startups

The Cybersecurity Apocalypse Is Coming in ‘Months,’ AI Giants Warn

Wired · Global

Plus: Hackers target over 100 US water systems, ICE puts in an order for robot dogs, and you’ll never guess what “MrChildPorn” was arrested for.

Tech & Startups

NASA’s Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope Has a Hidden Technological Leap

Wired · Global

Astronomers will test equipment that, if it’s successful, will one day be crucial for discovering Earthlike planets.

Startups

IIT Madras Global launches ‘Bharat Ascend’ to build next generation of innovators and entrepreneurs

Your Story · India

Bharat Ascend will create structured national pathway for innovators, helping bridge the gap between an idea its first prototype and its first customer, and a …

Geopolitics

Watch: Nepal floods: Families search for loved ones amid hope and despair at Kathmandu hospitals

The Hindu – World · India

The death toll in the Nepal flash floods continues to rise, as search efforts continue for over 2,400 missing people, three days after the disaster struck. Ins…

Geopolitics

Hong Kong school opens at new Tai Po campus after deadly Wang Fuk Court blaze

South China Morning Post – World · China

Nearly 600 pupils and their teachers at a Hong Kong primary school closed after the deadly Wang Fuk Court blaze will be reunited at a newly renovated campus in…

Geopolitics

Was it a mistake for 99 Colombian guerrillas to lay down their arms?

The Guardian – World · Europe

Fighters in legal limbo after accepting ‘total peace’ plan of Petro government just days before hardliner Abelardo De la Espriella took overIn mid-June, 99 gue…

Geopolitics

China-Nepal floods: police officer filmed guiding people away from stricken border post

South China Morning Post – World · China

Video footage taken moments before a catastrophic mudslide hit a border post in Tibet this week shows how one police officer stationed there tried to guide civ…

Geopolitics

Driven by ‘deep love’: China family’s 3,500km drive for son’s university marks life milestone

South China Morning Post – World · China

A family embarked on a remarkable 3,500km journey from eastern China to the northwestern region of the country to help their son commence his university life, …

Geopolitics

Elbows and Chin Up: A Whirlwind Week in the U.S.-Canada Trade War

The New York Times – World · US

After trade talks collapsed, Mark Carney rallied the nation, Canadian businesses stood defiant, and President Trump moved to rename Lake Ontario.

Geopolitics

Sliman Mansour has died. His art became a symbol of Palestinian resilience.

The Washington Post – World · US

For more than 50 years, he explored Palestinian life and history in his paintings. His work became increasingly political after he spent time in jail.

Tech & Startups

How to Run a Chatbot on Your Own Computer

Wired · Global

Installing a large language model on your personal computer gives you a handy digital assistant that won’t compromise your data privacy.

General

Nepal flood death toll rises to more than 700 as nearly 2,500 remain missing

NBC News – World · US

The death toll from catastrophic flash floods and mudslides in Nepal rose to at least 734 on Saturday, as nearly 2,500 people remained missing in the country, …

Geopolitics

Norway mourns King Harald as crowds gather at royal palace

The Hindu – World · India

Norwegians gathered outside Oslo’s royal palace to pay their respects to King Harald, who died at the age of 89 after more than three decades on the throne

Geopolitics

Fast Forward

The New York Times – World · US

How do we balance our desire for modern conveniences with our nostalgia for the uncomplicated felicity of our pre-internet past?

Geopolitics

As Deadly Flash Flooding Batters Nepal, Some Fear ‘the Entire Himalayas Are Melting’

The New York Times – World · US

A glacier unleashed a deadly flood earlier this week. For local trekking guides and climbers, the mountains were already changing.

Geopolitics

Turkey and Israel Vie for Middle East Influence as Tensions Spike

The New York Times – World · US

Israel’s strike on a Syrian base to pre-empt the feared deployment of Turkish forces was part of a growing competition in the Middle East and beyond.

Entrepreneurship

An Ad Executive Wrote the Best Guide to Great Ideas in 1939. It Still Explains How Creativity Works

Inc. · Global

AI can gather 100 ideas in seconds. It still can’t give you the one that’s actually yours.

Entrepreneurship

Daymond John Says the Brands That Stand Out Make 1 Choice a Machine Can’t Make

Inc. · Global

When everyone has the same AI tools, the edge goes to taste.

Entrepreneurship

Charli XCX Thinks ‘Anti-Marketing’ Is the Future. These 6 Brands Are Already Doing It

Inc. · Global

The next era of marketing may be a lot smaller than you think. Brands are discovering that deep trust beats massive reach.

Entrepreneurship

This Startup Banned Video From Its Launch Events. That Rule Helped It Build Something Hype Can’t Buy

Inc. · Global

A product should live up to the excitement you build around it.

Tech & Startups

Psilocybin Might Make Your Brain Live in the Moment

Wired · Global

Psychedelics are often associated with disconnecting from reality, but a recent neuroimaging study found that psilocybin can actually make our brain activity m…

Geopolitics

Ka-nyet! Kanye West concerts canceled in Russia.

The Washington Post – World · US

Two sold-out shows in St. Petersburg were scrapped, highlighting wartime ambivalence about Western culture and the rapper’s past antisemitic remarks.

Geopolitics

Dutch health institute issues 'red alert' over Trump-shaped ecstasy pills

BBC News – World · Europe

The drugs have a delayed effect which "increases the risk of overdose", the health institute says.

Geopolitics

US, Ecuador forces strike alleged drug smuggling boat

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

Tackling drug trafficking in Latin America is a key priority for Washington. In March, Ecuador joined a US-led coalition to combat the drug trade in the region.

Geopolitics

Judge deals setback to Trump’s bid to deport pro-Palestinian activists

The Hindu – World · India

A federal judge in California has ruled that the Trump administration’s use of immigration laws to revoke visas and pursue deportation of noncitizen college st…

Geopolitics

War weighs on Iran's economy as U.S. intensifies sanctions

The Hindu – World · India

Washington has warned countries to ‌cut their business ties with Iran or face secondary sanctions, though the Treasury Department stopped short of imposing ‌pe…

Geopolitics

Trump government mulls deal to give away part of Yosemite park to a private developer

The Hindu – World · India

The Yosemite NPS Employees Union said it was "appalled" by the ceding of public lands to private interests, calling the proposed trade "antithetical to what we…

Geopolitics

Trump’s Greenland threats cast shadow on Iceland’s vote on whether to trigger EU membership talks

The Hindu – World · India

This is not an election about membership and not about adaptation, as there will be another referendum on an accession agreement if the result is yes, Iceland'…

Geopolitics

South Korea leans toward military conscription for women

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

Facing a population decline, fewer potential service members and calls for social equality to be extended to national military service, Korea is inching closer…

Geopolitics

Serbia keeps EU, Russia in play ahead of key election

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

As Serbia heads toward an uncertain election, President Aleksandar Vucic is balancing ties with Russia and EU ambitions. But growing geopolitical tensions and …

Geopolitics

Artemis II astronauts receive nation's highest space honour for their successful moonshot

The Hindu – World · India

The President called the newest recipients “four intrepid space heroes”

Geopolitics

Ex-White House teleprompter operator ordered to pay $172,000 for Trump speech bets

BBC News – World · Europe

The staffer was found to have used his prior knowledge of the president's speeches to place lucrative bets.

Geopolitics

‘Petty torture’: Imran Khan’s sons allege harsh prison conditions in Pakistan

Indian Express – World · India

- Imran Khan’s sons claim prolonged isolation and denied medical care in prison constitute “petty torture,” urging an independent health assessment. - Pakist…

Geopolitics

Nepal needs help in technical areas, not search and rescue, Foreign Minister says

The Hindu – World · India

Earlier on Friday (August 28, 2026), Nepal’s ‌Foreign Ministry had said that Kathmandu could manage the ​rescue efforts on its own for now and declined foreign…

Geopolitics

Argentina committed to reducing barriers to facilitate entry of Indian pharma sector: Government

The Hindu – World · India

The issue came up for discussions during the visit of Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agarwal to Buenos Aires this week.

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