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Source: The New York Times – World ·
GeopoliticsLa Guaira, Venezuelan Port Town, Is Hit Hard by Earthquakes
Deadly mudslides in 1999 dealt lasting blows to impoverished La Guaira. The response of the acting president, Delcy Rodríguez, may be a bellwether of her political longevity.
Source: Wired ·
Tech & StartupsThis Buy-It-For-Life Coffee Maker Just Won Prime Day
The Moccamaster Prime Day deal is the best price I've seen this year, on a coffee maker that will probably outlive you.
Source: The Hindu – World ·
GeopoliticsPakistan says Iran-U.S. talks expected to resume next week
In a statement issued late on June 24, 2026, Pakistan's foreign office spokesperson Tahir Andrabi said “parties are on the table” and that the process was going on
Source: Your Story ·
StartupsAmazon to invest $13B in India's AI and cloud infrastructure by 2030
This announcement was made following a meeting between Amazon CEO Andy Jassy and Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi on Thursday.
Source: Inc. ·
EntrepreneurshipThe Most Important Thing Apple Got Right With Siri AI
It turns out Apple could make Siri good. More importantly, it kept its promise.
Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) – World ·
GeopoliticsGermany news: Deutsche Bahn advises against travel amid heat
Germany's national rail operator is allowing passengers to cancel trips because of the heat. Meanwhile, Germany lost 2-1 to Ecuador at the World Cup, but both teams will advance t…
Source: Inc. ·
EntrepreneurshipThe State of Maryland Just Bought This Iconic Brand for $85 million
In a dramatic bid to keep the Preakness in-state, Maryland cut off a potential acquisition by Churchill Downs.
Source: Wired ·
Tech & StartupsAfter More Than a Decade of Waiting, ‘GTA VI’ Is Finally Around the Corner
We’re finally getting Grand Theft Auto VI, poised to be one of the largest gaming releases in history.
Source: The Hindu – World ·
GeopoliticsIndia initiates anti-dumping probe against three Chinese products
Four applications have been filed by separate domestic firms before Commerce Ministry's Directorate General of Trade Remedies to initiate the probe
Source: The Hindu – World ·
GeopoliticsIran warns against Hormuz crossings without authorisation
The statement by Revolutionary Guards did not elaborate on denounced routes but it appeared to be a response to an announcement overnight of a temporary corridor by Oman, which al…
Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) – World ·
GeopoliticsIndia braces for drought as El Nino looms
Officials and farmers in India are preparing for what meteorologists say could be the driest monsoon season in a decade.
Source: NBC News – World ·
GeneralSenate Republicans reject Iran war powers resolution after clashing with Trump at Capitol meeting
Republican senators switched their votes on an Iran war powers resolution late Wednesday, hours after a fractious meeting that included a shouting match with President Donald Trum…
Source: The New York Times – World ·
GeopoliticsSeveral Strong Quakes Hit Across the World in 24 Hours
Experts said the powerful earthquakes that struck California and Japan are likely not connected to the devastating tremors in Venezuela.
Source: BBC News – World ·
GeopoliticsIBM hails new 'block of flats' design breakthrough for ultra tiny chips
IBM says it has created the world's first known chip tech below 1 nanometre - but it will be some time before it's ready for production.
Source: Your Story ·
StartupsOpening a demat account has never been easier. Here's why
From Aadhaar-based eSign to video verification, digital onboarding has transformed how Indians start their investing journey, eliminating paperwork, branch visits, and long waitin…
Source: Inc. ·
EntrepreneurshipFrom Chips to Robots, These Tech Firms Are Lining Up for IPO Comeback
A mix of semiconductor and robotics companies is leading the next wave of public listings.
Source: Inc. ·
EntrepreneurshipWho Is to Blame for Our Company’s AI Mess?
Company leaders need to take a hard look at where and how AI has gone rogue.
Source: Wired ·
Tech & StartupsBritish Police Built a Sprawling Crime-Prediction Machine. Some Results Couldn’t Be Trusted
As UK police embrace the AI revolution, a WIRED investigation reveals the messy inside story of one region’s experiment with predictive analytics.
Source: MIT Technology Review ·
AI / Deep TechIBM has unveiled chip technology that could help extend Moore’s Law another decade
IBM has built a new prototype chip with around 100 billion transistors on an area the size of a fingernail, which is twice the density of the company’s previous state-of-the-art t…
Source: MIT Technology Review ·
AI / Deep TechWhat Europe’s heat wave means for the power grid
It’s been hard to look away from headlines about the European heat wave this week. Temperatures are breaking records across the continent, and the weather is threatening lives, sh…
Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) – World ·
GeopoliticsHow countries live with earthquakes and build resilience
Earthquakes are a fact of nature, but living with earthquakes doesn't have to mean living in fear. DW takes a closer look at some countries showing how preparation, innovation and…
Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) – World ·
GeopoliticsWhy is Germany taking a big stake in a major tankmaker?
The German government will buy a 40% stake in tankmaker KNDS. The deal is as much about control in the critical defense sector as it is about the Franco-German relationship.
Source: Inc. ·
EntrepreneurshipMost Leaders Say They Want Innovation. These 5 Habits Are Killing It
Are you standing in the way of creativity?
Source: Inc. ·
EntrepreneurshipHow to Use AI to Stress-Test Your Startup Idea Before You Build It
Startup founders are using ChatGPT, Claude and other AI tools not to validate their ideas, but to attack them.
Source: Times of India – World ·
GeopoliticsMamdani revolution: Are Democrats finally getting their own MAGA moment?
In a pivotal turn for New York City's politics, endorsed candidates of Zohran Mamdani have triumphed in the Democratic congressional primaries. This win signifies a reshaping of t…
Source: Your Story ·
StartupsFrom code to captaincy: AWS’ agentic AI playbook
At DevSparks Bengaluru 2026, AWS’ Praful Bagai used cricket to explain why developers must move beyond prompts and start orchestrating intelligent systems.
Source: The New York Times – World ·
GeopoliticsIraq’s New Leader Faces Resistance Trying to Bring Militias Under State Control
The Trump administration has demanded that Iraqi leaders distance themselves from Iran and rein in Iran-linked militias that are outside of government control.
Source: Inc. ·
EntrepreneurshipWe’ve Been Blaming Screens for Anxious Kids. A New Study Points to a Completely Different Culprit
Nope, for once it’s not the phones. Psychologists say something else is to blame for rising perfectionism.
Source: Inc. ·
EntrepreneurshipShe Posted a LinkedIn Photo and Landed ‘Sports Illustrated.’ Now It’s Her Business Strategy
Gigi Robinson built partnerships with Adobe, got herself to Cannes Lions, and grew a creator business by making bold asks before success was guaranteed.
Source: Inc. ·
EntrepreneurshipCustomers Feel Squeezed. These Companies Slashed Prices—and Saw Sales Jump as Much as 73 Percent
Three brands break down how they lowered prices without sacrificing quality.
Source: Inc. ·
EntrepreneurshipThe Dangerous Illusion AI Is Creating for Both Parents and Managers—and What to Do About It
The data is alarming for parents. The pattern it reveals should alarm every leader too.
Source: Inc. ·
EntrepreneurshipForget the AI Bubble: This Crucial Nvidia Supplier Just Had an Earnings Beat That Changes Everything for the Tech Sector
The earnings from a picks-and-shovels supplier rescued the entire AI trade by putting any demand concerns to rest.
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsHong Kong exports rise by nearly 41% in May as AI continues to fuel demand
The recent bumper growth in Hong Kong exports spilled into May, expanding by 40.8 per cent year on year, as artificial intelligence-related products continued to fuel already robu…
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsIs investors’ love affair with India ending?
In July 2024, India’s weight in the MSCI Emerging Markets Index, a leading gauge of stocks in developing economies, hit a record high of 19.99 per cent. At the time, this was less…
Source: Your Story ·
StartupsSuperLiving raises $7M in Series A led by Lightspeed
SuperLiving will utilise this funding towards strengthening its AI capability, expanding vernacular content and foraying into newer health categories
Source: Al Jazeera – News ·
GeopoliticsIran war day 118: IRGC rejects new Hormuz route; Rubio to meet GCC leaders
Iran's Revolutionary Guard warns against alternative route in Strait of Hormuz as top US diplomat to meet Gulf leaders.
Source: Al Jazeera – News ·
GeopoliticsSouth Africa fans hail historic World Cup knockout entry after Korea win
The nation’s shock win against South Korea quelled criticism back at home after doubts about coach Hugo Broos’ team.
Source: The Guardian – World ·
GeopoliticsEurope braced for another day of extreme heat as warnings issued across UK, France and Italy – live
UK June heat record could be broken for the second consecutive dayEducation editorThe heatwave continues to disrupt the British education system with University College London, on…
Source: The Guardian – World ·
GeopoliticsReeves hints she accepts Burnham will not keep her as chancellor – UK politics live
Reeves refused to say whether she would accept a more junior job in cabinet if Burnham offered her oneRachel Reeves is speaking at the BCC conference. She is being interviewed by …
Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) – World ·
GeopoliticsIndia: Passport not proof of citizenship, ministry says, sparking social media debate
The Ministry of External Affairs has said that the passport does not prove citizenship in India. People are now asking on social media how else they can prove that they are Indian…
Source: The Hindu – World ·
GeopoliticsVenezuela earthquake LIVE: Powerful twin earthquakes kill at least 32 people; promises of aid pour in
Acting President Delcy Rodríguez declares a state of emergency in an address to the nation late on Wednesday (June 24, 2026) and said the quakes caused damage in several states
Source: The Hindu – World ·
GeopoliticsU.S. Senate Republicans reject War Powers resolution after Trump berates them
It’s unclear whether the move will be enough to appease Mr. Trump, who had called the Republicans “losers” for voting against his war and had called Sen. Bill Cassidy a “lunatic” …
Source: The New York Times – World ·
GeopoliticsVenezuela’s Neighbors Offer Aid in Earthquake Response
Officials from the United States, El Salvador and the Dominican Republic said they would send rescue teams and humanitarian assistance to Caracas.
Source: The New York Times – World ·
GeopoliticsVenezuela Residents Describe Terror as Deadly Earthquake Struck
Buildings collapsed, windows rattled and residents poured into the streets in Venezuela’s capital and nearby cities after two major earthquakes hit.
Source: The Guardian – World ·
GeopoliticsHot Mess and Acid’s Reign: the romcom and queer cabaret spotlighting climate crisis
A blooming new wave of musical theatre is exploring the plight of the planet with a playful and hopeful approachEarth is a single woman with a lot to give; Humanity is a charismat…
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