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Geopolitics

Israelis fear Saudi nuclear deal could ignite West Asia arms race

The Hindu – World · India

The agreement, ⁠which still needs Congressional approval, that was announced on July 22, is meant to allow the Saudis to develop a civilian nuclear programme.

Geopolitics

China’s Geely partners with Ford to revive Spain plant and deepen European EV drive

South China Morning Post – World · China

Geely Auto, China’s second-largest carmaker, has struck a deal with Ford Motor to use the US company’s redundant capacity in Spain to build electric vehicles (…

Geopolitics

US eyes ban on Chinese humanoid robots as US-China tech rivalry intensifies

South China Morning Post – World · China

US scrutiny of Chinese technology has expanded to a new frontier, as lawmakers in Washington advance defence legislation prohibiting the military from deployin…

Geopolitics

Czechia: Army helicopter crashes, killing at least one

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

A Czech army helicopter carrying five troops crashed in eastern Czech Republic, the military said.

Entrepreneurship

Google Just Revealed the Cost of Winning the AI Race

Inc. · Global

The most dependable cash machine in corporate history now spends more on AI infrastructure than what it generates across its entire business.

Geopolitics

Lenacapavir will slow HIV infections if there's enough of it and it reaches at-risk groups

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

Lenacapavir is one injection, twice a year. It's a big improvement for people in high-risk groups, currently taking a pill a day against HIV infection. But its…

Geopolitics

New UK PM to cut taxes for struggling pubs: ‘drop in the ocean’

South China Morning Post – World · China

The UK government on Thursday announced a tax cut for struggling pubs, clubs and live music venues as new Prime Minister Andy Burnham aims to ease the cost of …

Geopolitics

Herzog & de Meuron makes second donation to Hong Kong’s M+ museum

South China Morning Post – World · China

International architecture firm Herzog & de Meuron, which built Hong Kong’s M+ museum and the National Stadium in Beijing, has donated a second collection of m…

Geopolitics

US citizens are ramping up pressure on data centers

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

Rapid data center construction across the US, fueled by AI, comes with serious threats to the environment, public health and energy supply. Local opposition ha…

Geopolitics

Malaysia probes telecoms giant Maxis over Khairul Aming privacy leak

South China Morning Post – World · China

A social media post over an unpaid phone bill has triggered a data-protection investigation in Malaysia, after one of the country’s most recognisable influence…

Startups

Tech30 startup CARPL.ai raises $10M in Series A led by IFC

Your Story · India

Radiology AI marketplace CARPL.ai will use this funding round towards product development, market expansion and expanding partner ecosystem.

Geopolitics

Path opened for Malaysian firms to pursue secondary share listings in Hong Kong

South China Morning Post – World · China

Hong Kong is reaping rewards from a charm offensive with Malaysia as it works to enhance its attractiveness to global fundraising activities, with deals reache…

Entrepreneurship

Buc-ee’s Sued Over a Smiling Moose. The Customer Response Says Everything About Why Reputation Still Matters

Inc. · Global

Your brand is built in the moments you never planned for.

Tech & Startups

The Trump Administration Wants to Change Public Engagement Rules for Polluters

Wired · Global

The EPA has proposed a rule change that would let states decide how much input the public has on air pollution permits. It would be a huge boon for data center…

Geopolitics

Houthis strike tankers in Red Sea; first since Saudi-linked shipping blockade via Bab el-Mandeb

The Hindu – World · India

U.S. President Donald Trump warned on July 22, 2026 that the U.S. would destroy one bridge or power plant each time Iran shoots at a ship in the strait

Geopolitics

Son of ex-Chinese official jailed for 6 years, 9 months for deception, laundering

South China Morning Post – World · China

The son of a former mainland Chinese official has been jailed for six years and nine months for using deceptive means to secure residency in Hong Kong and laun…

Geopolitics

Hong Kong Disneyland rolls out afternoon tickets, extra cooling to beat the heat

South China Morning Post – World · China

Hong Kong Disneyland Resort has introduced a discounted afternoon ticket and expanded its cooling facilities to help minimise operational disruptions arising f…

Tech & Startups

America’s Hot Hybrid Summer

Wired · Global

Gas prices are up, and US car dealerships are full of hybrids. Customers are going for it.

Geopolitics

EU fines Google US$1 billion, risking US fury

South China Morning Post – World · China

The European Union on Thursday slapped Google with fines worth €890 million (US$1 billion) in a move that risks escalating tensions with the United States. The…

Geopolitics

'Talk without condition such as resignation': Govt to oppn leaders over NEET debate

Times of India – World · India

The government is engaging opposition leaders to resolve the Parliament deadlock over the NEET paper leak. Discussions aim to end disruptions which have stall…

Tech & Startups

People Are Getting Off to Porn About ICE Raids

Wired · Global

MAGA-coded adult content playing off immigration crackdowns, white supremacy, and obeying the “natural order” is finding rabid audiences on X.

Geopolitics

EU fines Google €890 million over competition rules

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

The European Commission said it found that Google had preferenced its search engine and app store in ways that unfairly harmed competition.

Geopolitics

French model recruiter linked to Jeffrey Epstein found dead in Paris

Indian Express – World · India

- Daniel Siad, a French model linked to Jeffrey Epstein's trafficking network, died in Paris; accused of connecting women to Epstein via 2,000 declassified doc…

Geopolitics

Meet Evan Budz: Canadian teen builds AI turtle to detect environmental threats

Times of India – World · India

- TOI Science Desk is a team of journalists dedicated to exploring scientific discoveries and delivering engaging science content to readers. - They cover to…

Geopolitics

Mexican man on US tourist visa killed after ICE-linked encounter in Florida

Indian Express – World · India

- Mexican national Juan Coronilla died after fleeing from ICE agents in Florida, struck by a semi-truck on July 14. - He entered the U.S. on a tourist visa, …

Geopolitics

South Korea woman acquitted of murdering newborn after hospital delivery

BBC News – World · Europe

The woman, who had wanted to end her pregnancy at 36 weeks, gave birth to a baby who doctors later killed.

Geopolitics

US-China AI rivalry heats up as Chinese models gain ground

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

China's AI platforms are rapidly closing the gap with their US counterparts, prompting fresh threats from the Trump administration. With accusations of intelle…

Entrepreneurship

Maryland Lost More Federal Jobs Than Any Other State. Now It’s Racing to Reinvent Its Economy

Inc. · Global

Maryland leaders are betting on private-sector growth after historic workforce reductions.

Tech & Startups

Banning Social Media for Kids Is a Bad Idea

Wired · Global

The risks are real. But banning children from the internet could create new problems without solving the ones that really matter.

Tech & Startups

Google Turns a Selfie Video Into Your Account’s Spare Key

Wired · Global

The next time you’re locked out of your Google account, you can use your face as part of the account recovery process.

Geopolitics

U.K. PM Burnham promotes British-Indian AI Minister to Cabinet post, sweeps away Starmer supporters

The Hindu – World · India

Kanishka Narayan said his elevation, as Minister for AI, is a sign of the new PM's "deep commitment to AI's importance"

Tech & Startups

My Week of Transparent Living With Apple’s ‘More Clear’ Liquid Glass Setting

Wired · Global

I cranked Apple’s iOS 27 beta to maximum transparency on my iPhone and enjoyed every warped second.

Entrepreneurship

This Former Facebook Exec and Leadership Expert Aims to Read 52 Books a Year. Most Are Novels

Inc. · Global

Here’s how it makes her a better leader.

Tech & Startups

Remember Jibo? Its Successor Is a Wearable That Turns Your Life Into AI Slop

Wired · Global

With “blessings” from the original Jibo founders, iKairos is a wearable or desk-mounted “AI journal” that turns your family moments into AI images and video.

Startups

Banking tech company BusinessNext raises $40M from ServiceNow

Your Story · India

The investment by ServiceNow into BusinessNext will see both companies together building a technology platform that will increase the levels of autonomy for th…

Entrepreneurship

His Ad Was Full of Typos. It Helped Turn a Side Hustle Into a $100 Million Company

Inc. · Global

Deliberate typos and mispronunciations can drive engagement—but the tactic can attract the wrong kind of attention.

Entrepreneurship

American Heart Association to Coffee Fans: Go Ahead and Have 5 Cups a Day (as Long as You Also Do This)

Inc. · Global

A new statement from the nation’s heart doctors should help you enjoy your morning coffee with less guilt and anxiety. 

Entrepreneurship

Americans Want New Careers. The Jobs They’re Most Interested in May Surprise You

Inc. · Global

A new analysis of Google search data reveals practical career pivots are winning out over Silicon Valley dreams.

Entrepreneurship

Most Marketing Plans Die the Same Way. A 5-Day Workshop Revealed the Fix

Inc. · Global

The biggest mistake in marketing planning isn’t setting the wrong goals. It’s treating planning as a season instead of an ongoing process.

Tech & Startups

‘The Child Is Terrified’: Measles Doctors Speak Out

Wired · Global

Hear from six pediatricians in measles hot spot Utah, as the US faces infection levels not seen in over three decades and prepares to lose its status as a coun…

AI / Deep Tech

The power line that could reshape New York’s grid is hitting snags

MIT Technology Review · Global

On July 3, as a heat wave swept the region, New York State’s grid imported 52 gigawatt-hours of electricity from Canada—enough to meet about 9% of its total el…

Geopolitics

Sri Lankan Navy arrests 9 Indian fishermen near Talaimannar

Indian Express – World · India

- Sri Lankan Navy arrested nine Indian fishermen and seized their trawler for illegal fishing near Talaimannar, part of ongoing tensions over maritime boundary…

Entrepreneurship

Walmart Just Made an Important Announcement. For Its Best Employees, These 17 Words Matter Most

Inc. · Global

Promote from within? Here’s the argument.

Startups

Apple's real profit machine isn't the iPhone. It's the toll booth

Your Story · India

Apple’s iPhone opens the door, but Services, App Store fees and search deals power its highest margins and face legal threats now.

Geopolitics

5 security personnel killed in attack on south Thailand checkpoint

Indian Express – World · India

- **Attack details**: Five security personnel and six civilians, including two children, were killed/injured in a checkpoint attack using military-grade weapon…

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