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Geopolitics

A shared disaster, beyond borders and geopolitics

The Hindu – World · India

For Nepal, India and China, the devastating cross-border floods are a stark reminder of nature’s fury, and that cooperation must transcend the boundaries of ge…

Startups

(Weekly funding roundup Aug 22-28) Marginal rise in VC inflow

Your Story · India

The total funding for the week was $245 million across 27 deals, compared to $187 million raised in the previous week.

Geopolitics

‘A warrior’: How a 97-year-old survived Nepal floods

Indian Express – World · India

- A 97-year-old woman was rescued alive after 24 hours trapped in flood rubble, hailed as a miracle amid Nepal’s disaster. - Glacier collapse triggered flood…

Geopolitics

Former Ecuadorian President Lenin Moreno sentenced to 5 years for corruption

The Hindu – World · India

- Former Ecuadorian President Lenin Moreno sentenced to 5 years in prison for accepting bribes from Sinohydro for a hydroelectric plant project. - His wife, …

Geopolitics

Flood rescue enters fourth day in Nepal-China border as weather hampers air operations

The Hindu – World · India

Poor weather hampered aerial rescue operations in Nepal as the search for hundreds of missing people in areas devastated by catastrophic flash floods along the…

Geopolitics

Trump says he will observe the 25th anniversary of 9/11 at Pentagon

The Hindu – World · India

Vice President J.D. Vance will attend the New York observance, and other administration officials will go to the ceremony in Shanksville, Pennsylvania, the Whi…

Geopolitics

Trump says U.S. inked deal with Venezuela to take control of 65 billion barrels of oil reserves

The Hindu – World · India

President Donald Trump says the U.S. has entered an agreement with Venezuela to take control of 65 billion barrels of the South American country’s oil reserves

Tech & Startups

Motorola Coupon Code for September 2026

Wired · Global

Upgrade your smartphone for less with the latest Motorola promo codes, free shipping offers, and exclusive seasonal discounts.

Geopolitics

U.S. officials revise claims that government agencies were hacked by Chinese, now say they were targets

The Hindu – World · India

In a newly edited statement, the Department of Justice said on Friday that the U.S. Senate, the Federal Reserve, ‌NASA and others were “among the targets of QT…

Geopolitics

Forget Starbucks coffee - Gen Z like their drinks ice cold

BBC News – World · Europe

Young consumers are choosing cold, customisable drinks and coffee chains are racing to catch up.

Startups

Myntra Tech Threads 2026 brings brands together to discuss tech-led fashion, beauty and lifestyle commerce

Your Story · India

Myntra’s flagship brand conclave featured discussions on AI, personalization, creator-led commerce, and faster fulfilment, along with Myntra’s latest technolog…

Startups

Jio Platforms secures Sebi nod for $3.8B IPO, India's biggest ever

Your Story · India

The company plans to issue up to 27 crore fresh equity shares, equivalent to about 2.9% of its post-issue equity base, according to its draft prospectus. The o…

Geopolitics

See Moments After a Glacier Collapsed, Launching Deadly Flash Floods in Nepal

The New York Times – World · US

Exclusive videos verified by The New York Times show the clearest view yet of the avalanche in northern Nepal near Tibet that sent a wall of water and mud cour…

Geopolitics

Icelanders Are Voting on E.U. Membership Talks. Here’s What to Know.

The New York Times – World · US

The Nordic nation is holding a referendum on Saturday on whether to start membership talks with the European Union. Voters are divided.

Geopolitics

Modi Is Hedging Against Trump, One Deal at a Time

The New York Times – World · US

In a year of globe-trotting, the Indian prime minister has secured deals around the world as the United States becomes less dependable.

Geopolitics

Footage of Tibet floods isn't being shown in China - and we know little about victims there

BBC News – World · Europe

Some of the most dramatic footage from the deadly flash flooding is hidden from public view in China.

Geopolitics

Fresh glacial lakes form at source of Nepal’s ice-rock avalanche

The Hindu – World · India

NDMA head confirms the formation of two new lakes and moraines, but says no information is available on water volume; monitoring limitations mean that early wa…

Geopolitics

U.S. diplomats and family members slowly begin to return to West Asian embassies

The Hindu – World · India

We remain committed to supporting our workforce and their families throughout this process and will provide updates through appropriate channels as decisions a…

Startups

Can a cheek swab screen for 7,442 genetic disorders?

Your Story · India

SugarStrings says its proprietary machine learning-based crawler identifies novel mutations with 94.89% accuracy, allowing it to analyse genetic data across mo…

Startups

Why logistics AI is becoming the bext big bet for investors

Your Story · India

AI can read messages, calls, GPS signals, invoices and delivery documents; turn them into structured decisions; and act on them, moving logistics from a system…

Geopolitics

Trump says he has secured a vast U.S. stake in Venezuelan oil industry

The Washington Post – World · US

The plan involves the United States taking more direct control over Venezuelan reserves as crime and steep logistical challenges discourage private investors.

Startups

66 artists, 10 venues: Contemporary Now art festival wraps up third edition in Chennai

Your Story · India

In this photo essay, we showcase highlights from this outstanding arts festival in Chennai, along with curator insights.

Startups

How Minus Degre is turning plastic waste into eco-friendly materials

Your Story · India

Ghaziabad-based Minus Degre recycles plastic waste into Eco-Panel, a material that can be moulded into products ranging from key chains to furniture, and has w…

Geopolitics

Somali piracy surges as the impact of the US-Iran war ripples outwards

BBC News – World · Europe

Two ships were seized within four days last week raising to at least 13 the number attacked since January.

Geopolitics

‘Biggest oil deal in world history’: Trump says US to take partial control of 65 billion barrels of Venezuelan oil

Indian Express – World · India

- U.S. President Trump announced a historic oil deal with Venezuela, claiming it doubles American reserves and cuts gas prices long-term. - The agreement, ne…

Geopolitics

Nepal’s Hydropower Industry Was Booming. Now 900 Workers Are Missing.

The New York Times – World · US

Videos show rescuers pulling people out of hydropower tunnels, as hundreds of workers remain missing after a deadly flood.

Geopolitics

Dolly Parton's dad couldn't read - it inspired her to send books to millions of children

BBC News – World · Europe

Families across the globe share how free books from Parton's Imagination Library helped their children.

Geopolitics

Landlady to 9/11 hijackers reveals their links to alleged Saudi spy

BBC News – World · Europe

A woman who rented out homes to two al-Qaeda members speaks publicly for the first time - to the BBC.

Geopolitics

What tariffs will really cost Canadians and Americans

BBC News – World · Europe

Households and businesses have become used to tariffs impacting the cost of living for more than year now, so what will change now?

Geopolitics

U.S. judge throws out confessions of alleged 9/11 mastermind, says report

The Hindu – World · India

The ruling comes just before the 25th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks that killed nearly 3,000 people in New York, Washington and Pennsylvania

Geopolitics

Canada poaches dozens of top US researchers for its universities

BBC News – World · Europe

Researchers in fields like climate and medicine are being lured north by new research funding.

General

Trump says U.S. has struck deal with Venezuela to take control of 65 billion barrels of oil reserves

NBC News – World · US

President Donald Trump announced Friday that the U.S. had entered into an agreement with Venezuela to take control of the country’s 65 billion barrels of oil r…

Geopolitics

Nepal Flash Flood Highlights: Death toll reaches 675, nearly 2,500 missing, says Nepal Disaster Management Authority

Indian Express – World · India

- **Fatalities and Missing**: Nepal's flood death toll hit 675, with 2,498 missing; casualties rose by 50 in six hours, prompting concerns over further increas…

Geopolitics

Trump announces new US oil agreement with Venezuela

The Guardian – World · Europe

US president says US will have ‘majority’ control of 65bn barrels of proven oil reservesDonald Trump announced Friday a new US oil agreement with Venezuela’s i…

Tech & Startups

Chinese automakers are following Tesla’s bet that robots are the next big profit machine

TechCrunch · US

Technical progress has encouraged a new batch of companies to jump in on the promise of profits from humanoid robots. And they're all Chinese automakers.

Geopolitics

World News Updates: At least 27 killed in Russian attack near Ukraine’s Kyiv

Indian Express – World · India

- Russian attack in Ukraine’s Bucha killed 27, damaged 50 homes, sparked fires; rescue efforts ongoing amid escalating war. - US announces major oil deal wit…

Tech & Startups

Is the best way to watch a movie on a pair of sunglasses?

TechCrunch · US

Are XREAL's smart glasses the way of the future for home entertainment?

Geopolitics

Nepali Flood Survivors Face Profound Loss, Pressing Needs and Murky Futures

The New York Times – World · US

The disaster has left countless people with little or nothing of the lives they had built, struggling with immediate survival and unsure how to rebuild.

Geopolitics

Unstable Manhattan Building Had More Damaged Columns Than Previously Known

The New York Times – World · US

Drawings obtained by The New York Times and reviewed by engineers show insufficient reinforcements on eight more steel columns than previously known at a Manha…

Geopolitics

Express in Nepal | I tried to hold on to my wife’s hand, but water current was so strong: Survivor recounts horror

Indian Express – World · India

- Flash floods in Rasuwa district killed loved ones and destroyed livelihoods, leaving survivors like Shyam Lal Thapa grappling with loss and uncertainty. - …

Tech & Startups

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang Took a Call From Donald Trump in the Middle of an All-Hands

Wired · Global

The unexpected interruption came hours before the president wrote a congratulatory post on Truth Social about the company’s most recent earnings report.

Geopolitics

King Oyo of Uganda’s Tooro Kingdom Dies at 34

The New York Times – World · US

King Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV of the Tooro Kingdom, in western Uganda, had been in “critical condition,” the kingdom’s prime minister said.

Geopolitics

Berlin is being blackmailed by hackers, mayor says

BBC News – World · Europe

Kai Wegner says the German capital and city-state would not cave in to a ransom demand for data stolen in a cyber-attack.

Geopolitics

Why Putin Is Fighting On, Even as His Problems Multiply

The New York Times – World · US

There is little sign that public exhaustion, economic headwinds or increased Ukrainian strikes are changing the Russian leader’s view that he will eventually a…

Geopolitics

97-year-old woman rescued after Nepali floods looked like 'a warrior'

BBC News – World · Europe

A 97-year-old woman, Guna Maya Bohara, survived the flash floods and was rescued using an excavator.

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