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Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsEuropean Central Bank’s President Lagarde urges talks on yuan undervaluation
European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde on Monday urged global leaders to discuss undervaluation of the Chinese currency as a facet of the imbalances endangering the g…
Source: TechCrunch ·
Tech & StartupsAnthropic says Claude may want to see your ID
Claude's chatbot may ask to verify your age and identity "in certain circumstances," such as with a passport or driver's license, according to a privacy policy change.
Source: Times of India – World ·
GeopoliticsUS judge halts DOJ subpoena for Tim Walz over immigration probe, calls it 'harassment'
A federal judge has halted the Trump administration's attempt to subpoena Minnesota officials, including Governor Tim Walz, deeming the move an effort to coerce cooperation with f…
Source: NBC News – World ·
GeneralInside Iran, World Cup team brings joy despite uncertainty around U.S. peace talks
“Even during wartime, people would still spend time together and try to enjoy life. What else could we do? Life had to go on,” one fan said.
Source: IEEE Spectrum ·
EngineeringCommemorating 70 Years of Artificial Intelligence
Artificial intelligence is the transformative, strategic technology of the early 21st century. It is significantly reshaping practically every aspect of our lives, including in wa…
Source: MIT Technology Review ·
AI / Deep TechThree things to watch amid Anthropic’s latest feud with the government
This story originally appeared in The Algorithm, our weekly newsletter on AI. To get stories like this in your inbox first, sign up here. For those of you enjoying your summer una…
Source: The Hindu – World ·
GeopoliticsIsraeli soldiers shoot dead two Palestinian teens in West Bank
One of the three was wounded and two killed, the military said. WAFA said the third person was hospitalised in a stable condition
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsMexico seeks to restart oil shipments to energy-starved Cuba
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said on Monday that her country seeks to restart oil shipments to Cuba soon, a move that could provide much-needed relief as the island’s crise…
Source: Times of India – World ·
Geopolitics‘Deeply concerned’: US echoes UN fears over looming Sudan atrocities
Here are four clear bullet points summarizing the article: • TOI World Desk features a team of experienced journalists and writers who report news 24/7. • The team's goal is to p…
Source: The Guardian – World ·
GeopoliticsMontreal mayor calls for end to random police checks amid racial profiling investigation
City’s police force faces investigation of 16 officers accused of disproportionately targeting Black and Arab residentsMontreal’s mayor has called for a halt to random police chec…
Source: The Hindu – World ·
GeopoliticsRightist leaders congratulate Colombian President-elect
U.S. President Donald Trump expressed "his support" for De la Espriella after celebrating his victory in a phone call, the President-elect
Source: Inc. ·
EntrepreneurshipMen Who Take Long Parental Leave Win at Work. For Women, It’s a Different Story.
Everyone wins when fathers take time off and work hybrid schedules, but a striking new double standard shows corporate America still rewards moms and dads differently.
Source: Times of India – World ·
GeopoliticsMessi scripts FIFA World Cup history, becomes first player ever to...
Lionel Messi became the outright highest scorer in FIFA World Cup history after netting his 17th goal against Austria, surpassing Miroslav Klose. The Argentina captain also equall…
Source: TechCrunch ·
Tech & StartupsAmazon is testing Alexa+ in India with Hindi support
Amazon is planning to increase the footprint of its new conversational AI assistant Alexa+ to India and is inviting users in the country to test out a Hindi-language version.
Source: The New York Times – World ·
GeopoliticsUkraine Escalates Crimea Attacks, Creating a New Pressure Point for Russia
To pressure Moscow, Ukraine is stepping up an air campaign to isolate the peninsula, which Russia annexed in 2014.
Source: The New York Times – World ·
GeopoliticsU.S. Temporarily Lifts Sanctions on Iranian Oil
In a sharp reversal of American policy, the Treasury announced a 60-day reprieve, permitting the sale of Iranian crude as part of the preliminary U.S.-Iran deal toward ending the …
Source: The Guardian – World ·
GeopoliticsCanadian healthcare staff decry ‘cruel hoax’ after scam email promises paid day off
Unions condemn ‘insensitive’ internal cybersecurity test sent to healthcare workers in Newfoundland and LabradorFor years, healthcare staff in the Canadian province of Newfoundlan…
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsClive Davis, towering music executive who reshaped American sound, dies at 94
Clive Davis, a former corporate lawyer who became one of the most influential figures in American rock and pop music as he fostered the careers of Bob Dylan, Whitney Houston, Jani…
Source: Times of India – World ·
GeopoliticsScent of a scarf: Sniffer dog helps crack rape case of 6-year-old in UP's Sambhal
A remarkable seven-year-old Labrador, Mary, proved instrumental in apprehending a suspect in a disturbing sexual assault case in Sambhal. With no CCTV or eyewitnesses, investigato…
Source: Inc. ·
Entrepreneurship$12 Sardines: How Inflation Is Forcing a Surprising New ‘Apocalyptic’ Grocery Trend
A new food report revealed that an uptick in costs is driving a shocking split in how inflation-weary shoppers spend their money.
Source: Times of India – World ·
GeopoliticsWith spears & swords, Nihangs stay locked inside Uttarakhand gurdwara
A tense standoff at a Uttarakhand gurdwara entered its third day with Nihang Sikhs holding out, reportedly demanding the release of four arrested individuals. Punjab's Chief Minis…
Source: Times of India – World ·
GeopoliticsBihar criminal who killed 3 cops shot dead in UP encounter
Here are four clear bullet points summarizing the article: • Sandeep Rai is a veteran journalist with 20 years of experience in reporting. • He heads the Western Uttar Pradesh bu…
Source: Inc. ·
EntrepreneurshipYour Health Insurance Premiums Are Likely Going Up. Here is How Companies Are Trying to Limit the Pinch.
A new Mercer survey finds businesses facing a 6.7 percent hike on coverage costs this year, leading over half to plan employee premium increases in 2027.
Source: The New York Times – World ·
GeopoliticsWhat is the Heat Dome Causing Europe’s Record Temperatures?
Heat domes happen all over the world, and the one over Europe this week is locking in days of near-record highs across Britain, Spain and France.
Source: The Hindu – World ·
GeopoliticsAnalysis: Why Keir Starmer resigned
Keir Starmer’s political fate was all but sealed when Labour’s ‘King of the North’, former mayor of Greater Manchester, Andy Burnham won a seat in Westminster (the U.K.’s Parliame…
Source: Times of India – World ·
GeopoliticsUS eases oil sanctions on Iran after Vance says it has agreed to nuclear inspections
Here are four clear bullet points summarizing the article: • A Mutual Fund Calculator estimates future investment values, including returns, maturity, and interest. • It also det…
Source: Inc. ·
EntrepreneurshipGhost Jobs Are Becoming More Common. Now a Senator Is Demanding an Investigation Into the Practice
Two experts weigh in on why this practice is so damaging to the labor market.
Source: Times of India – World ·
GeopoliticsBangladesh eyes 24 Chinese J-10CE fighter jets in big defence push: Report
Bangladesh is reportedly set to acquire 24 Chinese J-10CE fighter jets, with a deal potentially finalized by August. This proposed defense purchase is part of broader discussions …
Source: Wired ·
Tech & StartupsThe Ninja Slushi Is Only $200: Early Amazon Prime Day Deal 2026
Two years after it turned Marg Monday into a daily, the Ninja Slushi is only $200. That’s the cheapest deal ever.
Source: The New York Times – World ·
GeopoliticsHow Will Colombia’s New President Fuel Trump’s Drug War?
Abelardo De La Espriella, who has vowed to destroy traffickers with military power, appears set to be the country’s next president.
Source: Wired ·
Tech & StartupsOpenAI Launches Full-Scale Effort to Patch Open-Source Bugs as It Takes on Anthropic’s Mythos
Amid concerns about AI models’ cybersecurity capabilities, OpenAI revealed an improved version of GPT-5.5-Cyber and its “Patch the Planet” initiative to fix open-source software b…
Source: TechCrunch ·
Tech & StartupsSpaceX inks compute deal with Reflection AI, an open source AI lab
Reflection AI will pay $150 million a month beginning July 1, 2026 through 2029 for immediate access to Nvidia's latest GB300 AI chips and supporting hardware across SpaceX's Colo…
Source: Times of India – World ·
Geopolitics'6 Tigers here with me': Eknath Shinde as 6 rebel UBT MPs formally join Shiv Sena
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Source: Inc. ·
EntrepreneurshipA $20 Minimum Wage Sounded Like a Win—Until These 5 Consequences Kicked In
California’s $20 minimum wage sounded like a win—until these five ripple effects hit workers, prices, and jobs. Here’s what leaders need to know to design business models that act…
Source: BBC News – World ·
GeopoliticsRed heat alerts issued in France, Italy and Spain as 40C temperatures forecast
The heatwave conditions are forecast to intensify in the coming days across central and western Europe.
Source: Wired ·
Tech & StartupsThey’re Making Clip-On Frames for Smart Glasses Now
Smart glasses are hitting the mainstream, so companies are now getting into the accessories game.
Source: The Hindu – World ·
GeopoliticsWatch: U.K. PM Keir Starmer resigns: What went wrong?
In this episode, we look at the resignation of U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer amid mounting political pressure, the deadly ammonia gas leak at a seafood processing unit in Tamil…
Source: BBC News – World ·
GeopoliticsKenya minister found in contempt of court over US-backed Ebola centre
Aden Duale defied a High Court order to stop building work on a controversial US-funded facility.
Source: The Guardian – World ·
Geopolitics‘Institutional threat’: election of far-right leader raises fears for democracy in Colombia
Trump-admiring Abelardo de la Espriella has vowed to ‘disembowel’ the left and kill criminals like ‘rats and cockroaches’When more than 20 women accused a Colombian evangelical pa…
Source: The New York Times – World ·
GeopoliticsVance Says Iran Will Allow Nuclear Watchdog to Restart Inspections
Vice President JD Vance said Iran had agreed to invite experts from the U.N. agency to resume operations in the country. Tehran and the nuclear watchdog have not commented.
Source: The Hindu – World ·
GeopoliticsWatch: All about Abelardo De La Espriella, Colombia’s new President
Abelardo De La Espriella has won Colombia’s presidential election, defeating Senator Ivan Cepeda in a closely fought contest. His victory returns Colombia to the political right a…
Source: Times of India – World ·
Geopolitics15 dead in Lucknow fire: Building was residential on paper; 16 officials under scanner
A deadly Aliganj fire investigation reveals the building was approved for residential use but later converted to a commercial complex. Officials are probing lapses by 16 individua…
Source: Inc. ·
EntrepreneurshipThis 1,000-Year-Old Brewery Just Made Electric Trucks Cheaper Than Diesel
A 1,000-year-old German brewery just made electric trucks cheaper than diesel. Here’s how solar, batteries, and AI made it happen.
Source: NBC News – World ·
GeneralU.S. authorizes Iranian oil sales for 60 days
U.S. crude prices fell 2.7% to about $74 per barrel after Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced a 60-day waiver of sanctions on the purchase of Iranian oil. NBC News' Brian C…
Source: Times of India – World ·
GeopoliticsWhy Bharat Tiwari's killing has caused a storm in Bihar; judicial probe ordered
Here are four clear bullet points summarizing the article: • The TOI News Desk operates 24/7 to deliver current and comprehensive news globally. • The team is dedicated to excell…
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