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Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsPentagon invests US$25 million into rare earths start-up ReElement Technologies
The US Department of Defence said on Monday it would invest US$25 million in rare earths start-up ReElement Technologies, part of a broader push by the Trump administration to …
Source: Times of India – World ·
GeopoliticsBig changes in Chess World Cup! FIDE approves new format for 2027
FIDE has approved a new format for the 2027 World Cup and Women's World Cup, reducing the events from 27 to 19 days by introducing a Swiss qualification stage before the knockout …
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsWhy ‘reverse tech transfer’ from China remains a non-starter in the US auto industry
For decades, Western carmakers complained that China forced them to hand over technology in exchange for access to the world’s largest auto market. Now the tables have turned. As …
Source: The Guardian – World ·
GeopoliticsIsrael courted Iran’s former hardline president for post-regime role, reports claim
Mahmoud Ahmadinejad reportedly wooed by Mossad agents after distancing himself from KhameneiMiddle East crisis live – latest updatesIsrael tried to recruit Iran’s intensely anti-Z…
Source: BBC News – World ·
GeopoliticsBriton tells of surviving Spain wildfire in car as wife and friends died trying to run to safety
Malcolm Timbrell's wife and their friends are thought to have died when a devastating wildfire tore through their village in Spain.
Source: TechCrunch ·
Tech & StartupsSam Altman’s space data center trash talk is what most experts already believe
Responding to Musk accusing him of being a scammer, Altman said, "homeboy you're the one sellling [sic] public market investors on short-term space datacenters."
Source: Indian Express – World ·
GeopoliticsVideo: Saudi Arabia strikes Yemen airport to block Iranian flight, Houthis vow revenge
- **Houthis accuse Saudi Arabia of airstrike on Sana’a airport**, claiming it tests a ceasefire, while Yemen says strikes aimed to block an Iranian plane. - **Yemen’s defense mi…
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsMexico to file legal complaints over US immigration deaths, says President Sheinbaum
Mexico said on Monday it does not seek conflict with the United States but must stand up for its citizens as it seeks criminal charges over the killing of several Mexicans by US i…
Source: BBC News – World ·
GeopoliticsBison rams grandfather in Yellowstone Park, knocking him metres into the air
The man and his grandson appeared a safe distance away from the bison before it quickly chased them down.
Source: The Hindu – World ·
GeopoliticsFlight carrying bodies of 15 Indians killed in Vietnam boat tragedy lands at Mumbai airport
Of the 15 victims, 10 were from Tamil Nadu, three were from Andhra Pradesh, and two were from Kerala. Two of the deceased were women.
Source: Inc. ·
EntrepreneurshipPhoebe Gates’s Startup Phia Was Just Accused of ‘Cookie Stuffing.’ Here’s What Happens Next
Independent testing found that the extension may have inserted its own affiliate code during checkout.
Source: The Hindu – World ·
GeopoliticsIndia-Australia ‘administrative arrangements’ for uranium supplies | Explained
The recent agreement paves the way for Australian uranium exports to India, allowing private sector collaboration under stringent IAEA oversight
Source: Wired ·
Tech & StartupsTesla Says It’s Building a Wheelchair-Accessible Robotaxi
A Tesla representative at a DC hearing said the vehicle is “an active product being built.” But its timeline isn’t clear.
Source: The Hindu – World ·
GeopoliticsPetroleum Ministry responds to The Hindu editorial: ‘Higher Russian oil imports part of deliberate strategy’
The Ministry of Petroleum sought to address assertions made in an editorial by The Hindu regarding Russia’s share in India’s oil imports crossing 40% in May 2026.
Source: The Hindu – World ·
GeopoliticsRussian and Ukrainian air strikes kill 10 people in both countries
Kyiv has upped its retaliatory strikes on Russia, hitting as far from the front as Siberia and the Urals and causing nationwide fuel shortages, with Zelenskyy vowing to keep up th…
Source: Inc. ·
Entrepreneurship‘Tokenmaxxing’ Isn’t the Answer. Why Smart Companies Are Shifting to ‘Valuemaxxing’
Embrace a different approach to AI. Your finance team will thank you.
Source: The New York Times – World ·
GeopoliticsUK Counterterrorism Police Take Over Investigation Into Ann Widdecombe’s Death
The police said new information had come to light in the murder investigation into the death of Ann Widdecombe, a right-wing former lawmaker.
Source: TechCrunch ·
Tech & StartupsInvestors send General Fusion soaring in debut as first publicly traded fusion company
General Fusion started trading on the Nasdaq following a reverse merger that saw high redemptions.
Source: Times of India – World ·
Geopolitics'Mastermind was not happy': Louvre burglars reveal inside plot
- TOI World Desk's team of seasoned journalists and writers delivers global news with diverse perspectives. - Prioritizes accuracy, depth, and timeliness in reporting internatio…
Source: TechCrunch ·
Tech & Startups12 states sue to block Paramount’s $110B Warner Bros. deal
The states allege that the deal would harm movie theaters, basic cable distributors, and audiences.
Source: Times of India – World ·
GeopoliticsBodies of 15 Indians killed in Vietnam boat tragedy arrive in Mumbai
The bodies of fifteen Indian nationals killed in Vietnam's boat tragedy have arrived in Mumbai. Ten victims were from Tamil Nadu, three from Andhra Pradesh, and two from Kerala. O…
Source: NBC News – World ·
GeneralTrump says U.S. will launch an 'Iranian blockade' in the Strait of Hormuz
President Trump said the U.S. will reinstate a naval blockade on Iranian ships in the Strait of Hormuz amid ongoing attacks between the U.S. and Iran. NBC News' Matt Bradley repor…
Source: Times of India – World ·
GeopoliticsNCP rift out in open: Sunetra Pawar’s takeover challenged, Praful Patel calls for 'corrective steps'
A legal notice challenges Sunetra Pawar's election as national NCP president. Praful Patel acknowledged a leadership vacuum and the need for corrective measures. The notice ques…
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsUS vows campaign to end ICC, calling it ‘intolerable threat’ to American sovereignty
The United States on Monday announced a campaign against the Hague-based International Criminal Court (ICC), accusing the tribunal of posing “an intolerable threat to US sovereign…
Source: The Hindu – World ·
GeopoliticsThailand probes Bangkok bar fire that killed 28 people
More than 70 people were injured following the blaze on the outskirts of the Thai capital, officials said, the country’s worst such incident for almost two decades
Source: The Hindu – World ·
GeopoliticsSri Lanka’s minority parties launch common platform for shared concerns
The unified front demand a new Constitution, early conduct of provincial polls, and solutions to land conflicts
Source: Inc. ·
EntrepreneurshipA $15-Billion OpenAI-Oracle Data Center Made Wisconsin Farmers Millionaires. Some Wish They’d Held Out
Developers have spent at least $125 million so far assembling land for an Oracle and OpenAI campus. Some sellers now question whether they understood what their properties were re…
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsEU countries push for trade ban with Israeli settlements
Most European Union countries on Monday called for the bloc to put forward a proposal on banning the import of products from Israeli settlements, EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kall…
Source: TechCrunch ·
Tech & StartupsShould AI help you get away with killing your spouse?
What does a world of total user-aligned AI actually look like?
Source: BBC News – World ·
GeopoliticsWatch: Horses evacuated as fire approaches riding centre near Paris
The Fontainebleau forest blaze, described by officials as of 'exceptional scale', continues to rage for the second day.
Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) – World ·
GeopoliticsGaza Strip: EU conference pledges €900m in donations
The conference in Brussels was attended by Palestinian representatives. The EU's top diplomat said the bloc's support depends on reforms in the Palestinian Authority.
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsCelebrated Hong Kong film producer Shi Nan-sun dies at age 75
Veteran Hong Kong film producer Shi Nan-sun, one of the most influential figures of the city’s golden age of cinema, has died at the age of 75 after suffering multiple organ failu…
Source: Inc. ·
EntrepreneurshipAfter 7 Years, Olive Garden Is Bringing Back Its Most Coveted Deal. Only 10,000 People Will Get It
The chain’s Never-Ending Pasta Pass sold out in “milliseconds” in 2019.
Source: Times of India – World ·
Geopolitics'Threat to US sovereignty': Why Trump wants to 'dismantle' International Criminal Court
The Trump administration initiated a campaign against the International Criminal Court. This action targets the court's authority over American officials and military personnel. …
Source: BBC News – World ·
GeopoliticsVolkswagen planning to cut up to 100,000 jobs globally
The group, which includes Porsche and Audi, has faced a steep fall in profits and tough competition from China.
Source: The New York Times – World ·
GeopoliticsA Robot Army Remakes Ground Warfare in Ukraine
They began as supply mules. Now ground robots evacuate the wounded, hold trenches and even do the killing.
Source: Inc. ·
EntrepreneurshipLindsey Graham Was Once Named the ‘Guardian of Small Business.’ These Are the Defining Moments of His Legacy
The senator helped shape policies that lowered corporate tax rates, playing a key role in the wider business landscape.
Source: Times of India – World ·
Geopolitics'Will we just watch him succumb?' : Sonam Wangchuk's health worsens after 16 days of fast
- TOI News Desk operates 24/7 with dedicated journalists to deliver real-time, comprehensive news globally. - Committed to excellence, the team gathers, verifies, and presents b…
Source: Times of India – World ·
GeopoliticsWhere are the Gandhi siblings? Why Wayanad has put Rahul, Priyanka in line of BJP fire
The BJP is raising eyebrows over Rahul and Priyanka Gandhi's absence from Wayanad following a landslide, labeling them as part-time politicians and political tourists. Wayanad is …
Source: BBC News – World ·
GeopoliticsUK-Switzerland deal to scrap roaming charges and allow Britons to use e-gates
The UK signs a new services deal with Switzerland it says will increase exports by £5.2bn annually "in the long run".
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsNurturing Top Students and Global Citizens at CAIS
[The content of this article has been produced by our advertising partner.] The 2025-2026 academic year concluded with celebratory milestones for Christian Alliance International …
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsNew course puts sports governance in the spotlight
[The content of this article has been produced by our advertising partner.] As Hong Kong looks to develop all aspects of the sports sector, from grass-roots participation to elite…
Source: Wired ·
Tech & StartupsThere Are Endless Conspiracy Theories About Lindsey Graham’s Death
Despite a complete lack of evidence, everyone from Russia to Israel and Iran is being blamed for Lindsey Graham’s death.
Source: The Guardian – World ·
GeopoliticsBritish couple named among 13 killed in Spanish wildfires
Pete and Fran Gillam confirmed dead as authorities use DNA samples to identify victims of blaze in AlmeríaA British couple have been named among the 13 people killed by wildfires …
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsHong Kong’s Star Ferry seeks 30% fare rise, eyes pet-friendly service
Hong Kong’s Star Ferry has applied to raise fares by about 30 per cent across its two franchised routes, citing rising operating costs, while proposing a new pet-friendly service …
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