Current Affairs
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Source: The Guardian – World ·
GeopoliticsCard payments outage hits pubs and shops during England match
Customers report having to use cash at stores such as Tesco and to buy drinks due to outage at payments processor WorldPayShoppers reported problems with making card payments at B…
Source: Al Jazeera – News ·
GeopoliticsIsrael’s deliberate targeting of Palestinian children
New UN report documents the toll of Israel's war on Gaza and its occupation of the West Bank on Palestinian children.
Source: Times of India – World ·
GeopoliticsFlu kills 1.2 lakh/year in India, senior citizens bear the brunt
Here are four clear bullet points summarizing the article: • Anuja Jaiswal is a Senior Assistant Editor at The Times of India with an 18-year career in narrative journalism. • Sh…
Source: Al Jazeera – News ·
GeopoliticsEngland held by Ghana at World Cup as pair close on last-32 passage
England and Ghana share a 0-0 draw in Group L, despite a late barrage by the English.
Source: The Hindu – World ·
GeopoliticsIsrael targeted Gaza children resulting in genocide, UN inquiry says
Around 30% of those killed in the Gaza war were children, the report found
Source: The Guardian – World ·
GeopoliticsScientists find ‘smoking gun’ evidence of world’s oldest meteorite strike in Western Australia
Curtin University researchers use innovative techniques to date three-billion-year-old impact crater in Pilbara regionA meteorite that struck Earth three billion years ago left be…
Source: BBC News – World ·
GeopoliticsKunal Shah: The Indian entrepreneur taking charge of WhatsApp
Kunal Shah has been a recognisable figure in India's startup ecosystem for a while but now he faces global spotlight.
Source: The Hindu – World ·
GeopoliticsStarmer vows ‘orderly’ transition as Labour MPs mull bid to be PM
The PM, in office for almost two years, told his senior Ministerial team during their weekly meeting that he wanted an "orderly" handover and whoever replaces him "to succeed"
Source: Times of India – World ·
Geopolitics'India needs speed, not just ease of doing business'
Here are four clear bullet points summarizing the article: • Aabhas graduated with a degree in business management and then pursued a career in journalism. • The transition occur…
Source: TechCrunch ·
Tech & StartupsSuperhuman acquires AI detection startup GPTZero
Superhuman, which also has an AI detection tool as part of Grammarly, has snapped up GPTZero.
Source: Inc. ·
EntrepreneurshipFedEx Tops Expectations With $25 Billion Quarter, But the Tariff Headache Isn’t Over
The Memphis-based shipper posted strong results for fiscal 2026, even as it prepares to return $800 million in tariff money to customers.
Source: BBC News – World ·
GeopoliticsTemperatures hit record levels in western Europe
France, Spain and Italy, have been hardest hit by the heatwave so far.
Source: The Hindu – World ·
GeopoliticsU.S. Senate for the first time approves War Powers resolution in rebuke to Trump over Iran conflict
It was the 10th time the Senate has tried to stop the war, and the outcome, on a vote of 50-48, was a stunning turnaround from past efforts
Source: Al Jazeera – News ·
GeopoliticsDonald Trump to attend World Cup final, present trophy: Infantino
FIFA president Gianni Infantino will be 'enjoying the final' with Trump and present the trophy together on July 19.
Source: NBC News – World ·
GeneralSenate approves war powers resolution in symbolic move rebuking Trump on Iran
The Senate approved a war powers resolution that rebukes President Trump by calling for an end to the war in Iran. While the vote is largely symbolic, it is a rare bipartisan push…
Source: Al Jazeera – News ·
GeopoliticsUN: Israel committed genocide by targeting Gaza children
Israel deliberately targeted Palestinian children in Gaza, resulting in genocide.
Source: Times of India – World ·
GeopoliticsInfosys sees $300-400billion AI opportunity by 2030
Here are four clear bullet points summarizing the article: • Determine monthly installment: Calculate loan payments with a calculator. • SIP returns estimation: Find out investme…
Source: Times of India – World ·
Geopolitics'Next question': Ronaldo refuses journalist's question about Messi
Cristiano Ronaldo responded to criticism in emphatic fashion, scoring twice in Portugal’s 5-0 World Cup victory over Uzbekistan to become the first player to score in six differen…
Source: Al Jazeera – News ·
GeopoliticsParaguay’s Almiron suspended for one game after red card for covering mouth
FIFA also stripped journalist Jorge Chipi Vera of World Cup credentials after he criticised Almiron's red card on air.
Source: Times of India – World ·
GeopoliticsQ-commerce growth: Flipkart, Amazon bet on large base
Here are four clear bullet points summarizing the article: • Determine monthly installment amounts for loans using a calculator. • Calculate returns on investments through System…
Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) – World ·
GeopoliticsTrains resume after radio issue resolved, Deutsche Bahn says
Train services across Germany have resumed following a technical meltdown on Tuesday night. But regional and suburban rail operators warned that continued delays were possible int…
Source: Inc. ·
EntrepreneurshipNvidia Says It’s Figured Out How to Solve This Big Problem With Data Centers
The solution involves coolant that’s ‘warmer than a hot tub,’ according to Nvidia.
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsUS Anthropic ban is best advert for Chinese AI
Bankers working for JPMorgan Chase and Goldman Sachs in Hong Kong must have been miffed when they were shut off from using artificial intelligence (AI) models from Anthropic, a pi…
Source: The New York Times – World ·
GeopoliticsU.N. Report Says Israeli Killings of Gaza Children Post-Truce Amount to Genocide
Israel’s U.N. mission dismissed the report as a “libelous sham,” and called the investigating commission a “fundamentally flawed mechanism.”
Source: Inc. ·
EntrepreneurshipThis Beloved Tex-Mex Chain Just Filed For Total Liquidation After More Than 50 Restaurant Closures
Just one year after a high-profile buyout, On the Border has entered Chapter 7 bankruptcy. Here’s what consumers can expect.
Source: Al Jazeera – News ·
GeopoliticsTrump allies reassure Israelis amid tensions on US-Iran deal
Trump allies reassure Israelis amid tensions on US-Iran deal
Source: Wired ·
Tech & StartupsThe 16 Best Amazon Prime Day Deals Under $30 We've Found
Everything is expensive. Treat yourself to one of these WIRED-tested and -approved Prime Day picks under $30.
Source: Al Jazeera – News ·
GeopoliticsMassive fire rips through Indonesia sandal factory
A massive fire destroyed a sandal factory in Tangerang, Indonesia, after it spread to a gas storage area.
Source: The Guardian – World ·
GeopoliticsKarl Stefanovic podcast interview with UK far-right activist Tommy Robinson removed from YouTube
Robinson says Pauline Hanson has ‘carried on fighting’ despite backlash in since-deleted episode of the Karl Stefanovic ShowFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesG…
Source: Times of India – World ·
GeopoliticsOverseas branches can lend to NRIs for deposits in India
RBI Clarifies FCNR(B) Rules, NRI Inflows To Support Rupee
Source: BBC News – World ·
GeopoliticsUN says it will evacuate sailors stranded in Strait of Hormuz, as Rubio warns against tolls
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio warned Iran that no country can charge fees for ships to travel through the strait.
Source: Times of India – World ·
GeopoliticsTaylor Swift is reportedly struggling with the Blake Lively fallout
Taylor Swift and Blake Lively’s bond has only worsened over the last few months as rumors swirl about the actress being invited to the pop star’s wedding to Travis Kelce which is …
Source: Al Jazeera – News ·
GeopoliticsUN starts evacuating 11,000 stranded sailors from Strait of Hormuz
Following the start of the US-Israel war on Iran on February 28, Tehran had effectively closed off the vital waterway.
Source: MIT Technology Review ·
AI / Deep TechA breath test could diagnose pneumonia in minutes
With a test being developed at MIT, diagnosing pneumonia and other lung conditions could someday be as easy as breathing into a tube.  The test, dubbed PlasmoSniff, is a port…
Source: MIT Technology Review ·
AI / Deep TechPlants appear to detect the patter of falling rain
MIT engineers have found the first direct evidence that plant seeds can sense sounds in nature: Rice submerged in shallow water germinated 30% to 40% more quickly when exposed to …
Source: MIT Technology Review ·
AI / Deep TechEngineered “mini livers” could be injected as an alternative to transplantation
A technology developed by Professor Sangeeta Bhatia, SM ’93, PhD ’97, and colleagues could offer new hope to the thousands of Americans with chronic liver disease who are waiting …
Source: MIT Technology Review ·
AI / Deep TechReinventing the zipper
With an adaptable fastener designed at CSAIL, pitching a tent or adjusting the cast for a broken bone could be almost as easy as zipping your coat. The researchers, led by associa…
Source: MIT Technology Review ·
AI / Deep TechUltrasound imaging turns a robot hand into a skillful mimic
Our hands are the nimblest parts of our bodies, coordinating 34 muscles, 27 joints, and over 100 tendons and ligaments to perform countless nuanced movements and gestures. So far,…
Source: MIT Technology Review ·
AI / Deep TechStand Up for Research, Innovation, and Education
Right now, MIT alumni and friends are voicing their support for: America’s scientific and technological leadership Merit-based admissions and affordable education Advances that in…
Source: MIT Technology Review ·
AI / Deep TechSharing a love for calculus
The national conversation about the value of education is currently dominated by speculation about the risks and positive potential of AI.  Whatever your own perspective on t…
Source: MIT Technology Review ·
AI / Deep TechA man of many words
Brian Sietsema has a favorite word. It’s somewhat surprising that he can choose just one. He’s the person spellers rely on to confirm pronunciations and answer questions about the…
Source: MIT Technology Review ·
AI / Deep TechSuper Mario is mathier than you think
Here’s a problem you probably didn’t solve in school: You’re an ambitious young plumber from Brooklyn in a world inhabited by violent human-size mushrooms called Goombas. The love…
Source: MIT Technology Review ·
AI / Deep TechHeads in the game
The Argentina v. France final of the 2022 Men’s World Cup in Qatar was shaping up to be one of the most epic games in soccer history. With just 12 minutes remaining in the extra t…
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsUS stocks slide, as Wall Street gets AI wake-up call
Wall Street got a reality check as a bruising sell-off in several technology giants fuelled concern the artificial intelligence frenzy that has powered the equity bull market migh…
Source: Inc. ·
EntrepreneurshipMark Zuckerberg Is Reportedly Building a Prediction Markets App to Rival Polymarket—but There’s a Twist
In April 2026, combined monthly global trading volume on Kalshi and Polymarket hit $24 billion. It appears Meta now wants in.
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