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Geopolitics

Hong Kong high-speed rail link sets record as passenger trips top 16m in 6 months

South China Morning Post – World · China

Hong Kong’s cross-border high-speed rail link carried more than 16 million passengers in the first six months of the year – the highest since its debut in 2018…

Geopolitics

ECB keeps interest rates unchanged amid Iran war inflation

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

The European Central Bank has kept its base interest rates steady but said it was "closely monitoring" the energy price shock. The impact of the war against Ir…

Geopolitics

Ghanaians' ICC petition over migrant attacks 'opportunistic', says South Africa

BBC News – World · Europe

The petition argues the violence against migrants in South Africa could amount to crimes against humanity.

Startups

Startup news and updates: daily roundup (July 23, 2026)

Your Story · India

YourStory presents the daily news roundup from the Indian startup ecosystem and beyond. Here's the roundup for Thursday, July 23, 2026.

Geopolitics

Canada-EU: Closer trade ties to counter Trump?

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

Given they share the world's longest land border, Canada and the US have historically enjoyed fruitful trade relations. But with Donald Trump escalating his ta…

Geopolitics

Oil passes $100 a barrel again and shares slide as Middle East conflict escalates

The Guardian – World · Europe

Sharp rise in oil price reflects fears Houthi militias could strangle Saudi exports as US-Iran fighting intensifiesHow the Bab al-Mandab blockade threat pushed…

Geopolitics

Oil prices jump as Hormuz, Red Sea crises deepen

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

Renewed strikes on shipping in the Gulf and the Red Sea have dealt a fresh double blow to global oil markets. As prices climb once again, DW examines what else…

Geopolitics

Why I Sought Out a Taliban Commander I Had Fought

The New York Times – World · US

First as a Marine and then as a journalist, I spent years tied to Afghanistan. I returned one last time to speak to a former enemy in search of answers, and pe…

Geopolitics

Risk of Parkinson’s disease may increase with prolonged exposure to road traffic noise

The Guardian – World · Europe

Pioneering study linking noise pollution to Parkinson’s finds 3% increase in risk for every 11.5dB rise in noise levelsLong-term exposure to road traffic noise…

Geopolitics

Historic Pan Am crash wreckage discovered 74 years after sinking in US

Indian Express – World · India

- Wreckage of Pan Am Clipper Endeavor found 74 years after 1952 crash off Puerto Rico using sonar drone. - Crash led to aviation safety reforms, including pr…

Geopolitics

Oil prices leap to $100 a barrel after attacks in Red Sea

The Washington Post – World · US

The price of Brent crude, now up about 40 percent this month, surged Thursday after Iran’s Houthi allies in Yemen claimed strikes on Saudi tankers.

Startups

From Period Taboos to Mushroom Farms: How Dr Surbhi Empowers Bihar’s Women

Your Story · India

Dr Surbhi Kumari is breaking period taboos and helping Bihar’s rural women gain dignity and income through mushroom farming today.

Geopolitics

A New Target for Ukraine’s Long-Range Attacks: Russia’s Version of Amazon

The New York Times – World · US

Kyiv is escalating its air war by striking commercial warehouses, trying to bring the conflict closer to home for ordinary Russians.

Geopolitics

Shanghai to launch ‘choke point’ tech funds, relax pre-profit listing rules in key sectors

South China Morning Post – World · China

Shanghai is exploring dedicated funds to tackle “choke point” technologies and new channels for offshore yuan capital to invest in China’s tech board, while al…

Entrepreneurship

The Most Important Thing You’re Probably Not Optimizing

Inc. · Global

You can optimize everything and still miss what matters.

Geopolitics

Trump's nuclear deal with Saudis jettisons longstanding US demands

BBC News – World · Europe

Signing a nuclear pact in the Middle East is a bold move that has drawn criticism in the US and in Israel.

Geopolitics

WAFCON 2026: What you need to know

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

Several months after it was supposed to start and with more teams than first planned, WAFCON 2026 is finally set to begin. The hosts want a maiden title while …

Geopolitics

Hong Kong’s competition watchdog tightens tender clauses to target bid-rigging

South China Morning Post – World · China

Hong Kong’s competition watchdog has revised its tender clauses to require bidders to make a statutory declaration that they have not engaged in collusion on a…

Startups

5 Books that explore why humans struggle with enough

Your Story · India

Discover 5 insightful books that explore why humans constantly seek more, struggle with contentment, and find it difficult to feel satisfied.

Geopolitics

Nigeria: Armed 'bandits' kill more than 20 in Zamfara state

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

Armed gangs, known locally as "bandits," are a constant threat in northwestern and central Nigeria. They typically raid villages, steal livestock and kidnap re…

Geopolitics

Trump says Saudi nuclear deal contingent on recognising Israel

The Hindu – World · India

Washington brokered the Abraham Accords during Mr. Trump's first term, seeking to build bridges between Israel and the Arab world

Geopolitics

Liquor store employee narrowly escapes leopard attack

BBC News – World · Europe

After nearly five hours, officials captured the animal and it was later released back into the wild, local authorities confirmed.

Geopolitics

US sanctions on 39 Hong Kong, mainland Chinese officials will remain in place: Rubio

South China Morning Post – World · China

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has said that there will be no change to the remaining sanctions on 39 Hong Kong and mainland Chinese officials in the “near …

Geopolitics

E.U. imposes more sanctions on Russia, in compromise deal

The Washington Post – World · US

European Union members are looking to keep up pressure on Russia as Ukraine’s outlook improves, even as some countries seek exemptions.

General

Trump says Saudi Arabia must normalize Israel ties before nuclear deal is approved

NBC News – World · US

The president added that the deal “is totally subject to Saudi Arabia joining the very respected and successful Abraham Accords.”

Geopolitics

Global AI experts push back on US ‘distillation’ claims against Moonshot’s Kimi K3 model

South China Morning Post – World · China

The global AI community has pushed back against the Trump administration’s claims that Moonshot AI’s groundbreaking Kimi K3 distilled US models, citing a lack …

Geopolitics

The dangerous illusion that AI understands, thinks and cares

South China Morning Post – World · China

Anthropomorphising artificial intelligence – that is, treating AI systems as though they possess human emotions, intentions, consciousness or moral judgment – …

Startups

Flo Mobility builds robots that haul construction materials. L&T and Godrej use them

Your Story · India

The Bengaluru-based startup's autonomous robot carries up to 1.5 tonnes across building sites. It raised $2.5 million in a pre-Series A round.

Startups

EaseMyAI uses cameras and AI to monitor factory floors, ports and warehouses

Your Story · India

The Mumbai startup builds robotic process automation using computer vision, and counts Hitachi, Ericsson and two large banks among its clients.

Startups

Indian drone makers import their batteries. Dreamfly Innovations wants to change that

Your Story · India

The Bengaluru startup makes fire-resistant, high-density batteries for drones and aerospace. It raised Rs 12 crore in a seed round led by Avaana Capital.

Geopolitics

‘A head for an eye’: Rubio hits back after Iran’s ‘eye for an eye’ revenge threat

Indian Express – World · India

- Iran seeks US deal to end West Asia conflict, but Rubio warns Tehran will face escalating costs, comparing its "eye for an eye" policy to Trump’s "head for a…

AI / Deep Tech

The Download: energy transmission and US threats against Chinese AI

MIT Technology Review · Global

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. The power…

Tech & Startups

22 Back-to-School College Dorm Room Essentials (2026)

Wired · Global

Deck out your room and make class a cinch with these WIRED-tested favorites.

Geopolitics

On tariffs, China and US ask industry a US$30 billion question

South China Morning Post – World · China

Beijing and Washington are actively soliciting industry feedback on potential bilateral tariff reductions under the newly established board of trade, according…

Geopolitics

Why Trump’s claim that Beijing meddled in US election hasn’t put ties on ice

South China Morning Post – World · China

China and the United States’ agreement to pursue stability appeared to be holding, analysts said, even as President Donald Trump seemed determined to rock the …

Entrepreneurship

Summer Business Entity Refresh

Inc. · Global

Is an LLC, S Corp, or C Corp the right structure for you?

Entrepreneurship

What Online Review Statistics Reveal About Consumer Trust

Inc. · Global

Your response to a negative review can win you more customers than flawless 5-star ratings.

Entrepreneurship

Oprah Was Offended When People Called Her a Brand. Her Authenticity Is What Scaled

Inc. · Global

Your truth is your strongest marketing strategy.

Entrepreneurship

The Invisible Risk of Wildfire Smoke: A New Yale Study Reveals It Doesn’t Hurt Just Your Lungs

Inc. · Global

Research tracking 65 million older adults shows even mild, cumulative exposure to smoke leads to a sharp spike in heart failure and stroke.

AI / Deep Tech

How AI helps scientists design the next generation of medicines

MIT Technology Review · Global

Designing and developing a new medicine is an expensive, failure-prone scientific challenge. A new drug can take many years to develop, at the cost of a signif…

Geopolitics

How China can safeguard its visual heritage from global brand exploitation

South China Morning Post – World · China

In early July, a Suzhou court ordered the Chinese tea chain Molly Tea to pay Louis Vuitton 10.3 million yuan (US$1.5 million) after ruling that its four-petal …

Geopolitics

India sends 4.5 tonnes of medical aid to Kenya to boost Ebola preparedness

The Hindu – World · India

India has been among the first responders during Kenya’s public health emergencies

General

Oil surges to $100 per barrel after Red Sea attacks

NBC News – World · US

European and U.S. crude oil both jumped, hitting their highest levels in weeks.

Geopolitics

'Let's enjoy the ride' says Elon Musk, as AI fears mount

BBC News – World · Europe

Talking to The Economist, Musk said he doesn't care if people hate him and said he was not a racist.

Tech & Startups

The Best Vacuum for Pet Hair—We Tested Many to Find Which Ones Work Best (2026)

Wired · Global

Cordless, handheld, robot, and traditional—we tested them all to find the vacuum that’s fantastic for fur.

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