Current Affairs
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Source: The Hindu – World ·
GeopoliticsNATO Chief heads to the White House to soothe the president ahead of next month's summit
Trump has renewed his threats to leave the 77-year-old alliance, raising the stakes before the NATO leaders' summit in Turkey next month
Source: Al Jazeera – News ·
GeopoliticsVenezuela quakes live: Tremors of 7.5 and 7.2 collapse buildings in Caracas
A magnitude 7.2 earthquake hit Venezuela near city of Moron, followed by a stronger magnitude 7.5 quake in same area.
Source: The Guardian – World ·
GeopoliticsDuck off: World Cup hero Merlín barred from Mexico game due to Fifa’s animal ban
World’s sixth-most famous duck falls short of dreamTwo-year-old must watch Czechia game from distanceMerlín the duck’s bid to see his beloved Mexico live has hit a snag after he w…
Source: Times of India – World ·
GeopoliticsPM Modi invited to former Iran supreme leader Khamenei's funeral
Here are four clear bullet points summarizing the article: • Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been invited to attend the funeral of former Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khame…
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsChinese boy destroys US$30,000 worth of phones in home fire; dad’s response shocks everyone
A boy in southern China accidentally ignited dozens of mobile phones while playing at home, but his father’s remarkably calm reaction has garnered praise online. The father, surna…
Source: Wired ·
Tech & StartupsThe Skylight Calendar Is One of My Favorite Products On Sale for Prime Day
The Skylight Calendar 2 and Calendar Max are both on sale for Prime Day if you've been dreaming of a digital calendar to manage your household.
Source: Al Jazeera – News ·
GeopoliticsMorocco come back after historic Haiti goals to reach World Cup last 32
Despite bowing out without a point in first World Cup since 1974, Haiti twice led against 2022 semifinalists Morocco.
Source: BBC News – World ·
GeopoliticsTrump asks Congress for $87bn, mostly for 'urgent' Iran war costs
But the budget faces an uphill battle, coming a day after lawmakers rebuked Trump's military action.
Source: Times of India – World ·
GeopoliticsAir India flight enters Pakistan airspace, pilots, ATC official grounded
Here are four clear bullet points summarizing the article: • Determine monthly loan installments using a calculator. • Calculate returns on SIPs (Systematic Investment Plans) and…
Source: The New York Times – World ·
GeopoliticsPhotos: Earthquakes Strike Venezuela
After two powerful quakes shook the South American country, concern is growing that the damage could be devastating.
Source: Times of India – World ·
Geopolitics'Roll out e-Zero FIRs in all states to speed up cyber fraud probes': PM Modi
Here are four clear bullet points summarizing the news article: • Prime Minister Narendra Modi advises states to register e-Zero FIRs for cybercrime cases, helping victims who ha…
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
Geopolitics‘No limits’ to accountability over Tai Po fire, security chief Chris Tang says
As Hong Kong marks the 29th anniversary of its return to Chinese rule on July 1, the South China Morning Post talks to the city’s senior officials about the administration’s achie…
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsHong Kong Science Fair marks five years of youth innovation
[The content of this article has been produced by our advertising partner.] For five years in a row the Hong Kong Science Fair has worked to build up the talent pipeline that will…
Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) – World ·
GeopoliticsBuildings collapse after back-to-back quakes rock Venezuela
The United States Geological Survey said high casualties and extensive damage are probable in Venezuela after two strong earthquakes rattled the capital and surrounding regions.
Source: Al Jazeera – News ·
GeopoliticsBuildings collapse in Venezuelan capital after powerful earthquakes hit
Buildings collapse in Venezuelan capital after powerful earthquakes hit.
Source: Al Jazeera – News ·
GeopoliticsVinicius nets twice and Neymar returns as Brazil ease by Scotland
Brazil beat Scotland as Vinicius Jr scored first two goals and Neymar returned to seal top spot in World Cup group.
Source: Al Jazeera – News ·
GeopoliticsTwo years on, Kenyan families still seek justice after Gen Z protests
Families of those killed and missing say investigations have stalled as accountability remains out of reach.
Source: TechCrunch ·
Tech & StartupsEurope is pushing back on Washington’s chip war
As ASML CEO Christophe Fouquet told TechCrunch in May, what China can currently buy are older-generation deep ultraviolet tools — gear first shipped about a decade ago — the same …
Source: Al Jazeera – News ·
GeopoliticsVenezuela struck by back-to-back earthquakes, many casualties feared
US Geological Survey says high casualties 'probable' after powerful quakes hit South American country.
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsHong Kong prime office vacancy hits 7-month low on Central spillover demand
Hong Kong’s overall prime office vacancy rate fell to a seven-month low in May, driven by spillover demand from Central, where premium offices were close to full occupancy, accord…
Source: Al Jazeera – News ·
GeopoliticsIran war live: US vows to defend Gulf interests; Israel kills 2 in Lebanon
Rubio promises to protect Gulf interests in talks with Iran, as Israel says it will not withdraw from southern Lebanon.
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsPowerful twin earthquakes rock Venezuela, toppling buildings in Caracas
Strong earthquakes struck west of Venezuela’s capital on Wednesday afternoon, toppling buildings in Caracas, trapping people in the rubble and prompting scientists to warn of pot…
Source: The Guardian – World ·
GeopoliticsVenezuela earthquake: powerful back-to-back quakes collapse buildings in capital Caracas
Homes and buildings collapse after double quake, with tremors felt in neighbouring ColombiaVenezuela earthquakes: follow live updatesVenezuela’s interim leader, Delcy Rodríguez, h…
Source: Al Jazeera – News ·
GeopoliticsTrump slams NATO over lax participation in Iran war in talk with Mark Rutte
NATO chief Mark Rutte points to use of US bases in Europe as he stresses support for US war on Iran.
Source: Al Jazeera – News ·
GeopoliticsOlympic athletes to get cash grants from new $100m fund created by IOC
Olympians from both the summer and winter games can apply for $10,000 grants after competing.
Source: BBC News – World ·
GeopoliticsWatch: Moment earthquakes hit airport and buildings in Caracas
Video filmed by BBC reporters, contributors and locals shows the aftermath, as frantic residents evacuate.
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsGeneral who was last US soldier out of Afghanistan suddenly steps down
The US Army’s commander of its forces in Europe and Africa – who was famously the last American soldier to leave Afghanistan in 2021 – is unexpectedly stepping down from his post …
Source: The Hindu – World ·
GeopoliticsWhite House asks Congress for $87.6 billion for Iran war, aid to U.S. farmers, tackling Ebola crisis
The request is mostly for Operation Epic Fury, but it also includes a range of other items including aid to American farmers, help for the Ebola crisis in Africa and other needs c…
Source: Times of India – World ·
Geopolitics'Judge Sooryavanshi at 20-22': Kapil calls teenager 'special talent' but urges patience
Kapil Dev has lauded 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi as a "special talent," drawing comparisons to a young Sachin Tendulkar. While acknowledging the prodigy's extraordinary abili…
Source: TechCrunch ·
Tech & StartupsFormer Infosys chief has a new startup that wants to challenge the IT services world
Backed by Mayfield and Aramco Ventures, Vishal Sikka’s new venture brings together veterans from SAP, Infosys, and VianAI.
Source: Al Jazeera – News ·
GeopoliticsTrump White House requests $87.6bn in spending, including for Iran war
The request is likely to face an uphill battle in Congress, which voted a day earlier to rein in Trump's war powers.
Source: NBC News – World ·
General7.1-magnitude earthquake rattles Venezuela
Buildings collapsed in Caracas, Venezuela, after a powerful 7.1-magnitude earthquake hit along the country’s Caribbean coast. NBC News’ Aaron Gilchrist reports.
Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) – World ·
GeopoliticsVenezuela hit by two powerful earthquakes
Strong earthquakes struck west of Venezuela's capital just seconds apart, bringing down buildings in Caracas.
Source: Times of India – World ·
Geopolitics2/3rd MPs can’t merge on their own: UBT MPs meet Birla, question rebels’ Shinde Sena merger
Here are the 4 clear bullet points summarizing the article: • Shiv Sena (UBT) met with Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla to discuss merging or joining another party. • Two-thirds of the…
Source: The Hindu – World ·
GeopoliticsTrump says it may never be known who was at fault for strike on girls' school in Iran
Here are four clear bullet points summarizing the news article: • US President Donald Trump says it's unclear who was responsible for a deadly strike on a girls' school in Iran o…
Source: TechCrunch ·
Tech & StartupsElon suffers another day short of trillionaire status
Right now he's merely a several-hundred-billionaire, according to Bloomberg's Billionaires Index.
Source: Times of India – World ·
GeopoliticsNCERT delays Nazism, French Revolution by a year for students
Here are four clear bullet points summarizing the article: • Manash Pratim Gohain is a seasoned journalist with over two decades at The Times of India. • He is renowned for his c…
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsKeiko Fujimori vows to unite a Peru ‘split in two’ as run-off lead holds
Right-wing candidate Keiko Fujimori said on Wednesday she would seek to unite a Peru “split in two” if she takes office, after razor-thin election results gave her enough votes…
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsHong Kong to reform Medical Council to improve handling of complaints
Hong Kong authorities intend to reform the city’s medical watchdog by raising the proportion of lay members to more than a third and requiring the time frames set for handling com…
Source: Times of India – World ·
GeopoliticsCrude below $75/barrel but will take time to return to pre-war levels
Here are four clear bullet points summarizing the article: • Atul Mathur is a senior editor at The Times of India with 27 years of experience in journalism, reporting on governan…
Source: NBC News – World ·
GeneralPowerful twin earthquakes hammer Venezuela, collapsing buildings in the capital of Caracas
A powerful 7.1-magnitude earthquake shook Venezuela on Wednesday evening, collapsing buildings in the capital of Caracas.
Source: Times of India – World ·
GeopoliticsWith 'Protein Mess', IIT-M seeks to add brawn to brains
Here are four clear bullet points summarizing the article: • Manash Pratim Gohain is a seasoned journalist with over two decades of experience at The Times of India. • He is know…
Source: TechCrunch ·
Tech & StartupsCerebras stock plunges after earnings as CEO says margin outlook was misunderstood
In its first earnings report since going public, the AI chipmaker forecast a narrower gross margin in its core business, scaring investors.
Source: Wired ·
Tech & StartupsBest Prime Day Deals on LED Masks and Hair Growth Tools That Actually Work
Whether you're looking to upgrade your skin care routine or invest in hair restoration, these are the best Prime Day deals on some of our favorite red light therapy devices.
Source: Wired ·
Tech & StartupsHow to Opt Out of Google Search’s New AI Data Training Feature
Google’s Search history update stores media uploads from your interactions, like images used in reverse image searches, for training its AI models.
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