Current Affairs
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Source: BBC News – World ·
GeopoliticsTwins marry twins in joyous Nigerian joint wedding
Brothers Taiwo and Kehinde Oguntoye speak to the BBC after getting hitched to twin sisters.
Source: Inc. ·
EntrepreneurshipAlan Greenspan Relied on This Unconventional 5:30 A.M. Habit for Decades—Here’s Why
For years, one of the busiest individuals in the finance world prioritized this daily ritual.
Source: NBC News – World ·
GeneralOil falls below $75 for the first time since March as Hormuz traffic begins to recover
U.S. crude prices fell 2.7% to about $74 a gallon after Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced a 60-day sanctions waiver on Iranian oil sales.
Source: Inc. ·
EntrepreneurshipWhy Some Rivian Owners Are Taking a Page From Tesla and Suing the Company
The lawsuit comes down to what Rivian allegedly promised early R1 owners and what it delivered.
Source: BBC News – World ·
GeopoliticsWhatsApp to be led by Indian start-up founder as Will Cathcart steps back
WhatsApp's leadership shake-up comes as Meta looks to strengthen its app's already booming presence in India.
Source: Inc. ·
EntrepreneurshipSupercapacitors Could Allow EVs to Charge in 15 Seconds. Here’s How
As energy demand surges, supercapacitor technology is transforming how electric buses in Switzerland recharge. It has the potential for so much more.
Source: The New York Times – World ·
GeopoliticsJeffrey Donaldson, Longtime Northern Irish Political Leader, Is Convicted of Child Sex Abuse
Mr. Donaldson, 63, was found guilty after a weekslong jury trial in Northern Ireland.
Source: The Guardian – World ·
GeopoliticsSpanish PM’s former right-hand man jailed for 24 years for corruption
José Luis Ábalos found to have taken bribes on Covid-era public contracts in damaging blow to Pedro SánchezSpain’s supreme court has jailed the former transport minister José Luis…
Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) – World ·
GeopoliticsEurope sizzles under heat wave with little relief in sight
Germany, France, the UK and other European countries are experiencing extreme heat, with cooler weather not expected until the weekend. Several deaths were reported in France, inc…
Source: Times of India – World ·
GeopoliticsWho is Kunal Shah? CRED founder set to become WhatsApp’s next global CEO
Here are 4 clear bullet points summarizing the article: • The TOI Business Desk delivers latest business news from around the world to Times of India readers. • The desk focuses …
Source: Inc. ·
EntrepreneurshipAI Can Crush Complex Projects—but It Fails at This Basic Task
A new study shows why today’s smartest models struggle to stay on task.
Source: BBC News – World ·
GeopoliticsMyanmar army killed over 700 civilians in six months, UN says
The new UN report says the 702 civilian deaths over six months last year included 153 children.
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsFatal shooting exposes ‘systemic failures’ in Philippine schools
A rare shooting at a public high school in the central Philippines that left three students dead and seven injured has gripped the country amid concerns over campus safety and the…
Source: The New York Times – World ·
GeopoliticsFormer Ally to Spain’s Prime Minister Is Sentenced to 24 Years in Prison on Bribery Charges
José Luis Ábalos, once a minister in the government of Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez, was convicted of bribery. The decision compounds a crisis for Mr. Sánchez’ circle.
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsSurvivors fear scrutiny gaps as Hong Kong fire probe declines statutory powers
An independent committee investigating Hong Kong’s deadliest fire in decades has ruled out seeking statutory powers to compel witnesses to testify, a move that has left some survi…
Source: TechCrunch ·
Tech & StartupsWhatsApp gets new chief as Meta taps India’s CRED founder Kunal Shah and invests $900M in startup
WhatsApp gets a new boss, as Will Cathcart moves to a new role at Meta, while Shah steps down as CEO of Indian fintech giant CRED to replace Cathcart.
Source: Times of India – World ·
Geopolitics'First shoot us, then build dam': Tribals oppose revival of decade-old pending project in Bastar
Here are four clear bullet points summarizing the article: • Rashmi is a Special Correspondent for The Times of India's Chhattisgarh edition. • Her reporting focuses on politics,…
Source: BBC News – World ·
GeopoliticsAt least 13 killed and dozens injured after Qatar gas explosion
The city's main liquified natural gas (LNG) processing site suffered a "technical accident" in the Ras Laffan industrial zone.
Source: Inc. ·
EntrepreneurshipThis Distillery Won a World’s Best Bourbon Title With a $35 Bottle—Now You Can Buy the Upgraded Version
The company recently released a full-proof version of the award-winning bottle.
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsRussia-held Crimea suspends summer camps as Ukraine strikes squeeze fuel supplies
Russian-held Crimea, a popular tourism destination, suspended children’s summer camps and tourist activities until September 1, its governor said on Monday, as the peninsula reels…
Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) – World ·
GeopoliticsGermany's pension plans draw praise and outrage
A 30-point plan to reform Germany's pension system has drawn praise and criticism in almost equal measure. Centrist politicians have called it a good compromise, opposition partie…
Source: The Guardian – World ·
GeopoliticsEuropean leaders pay tribute to Starmer as EU-UK summit is postponed
Ursula von der Leyen, Friedrich Merz and Volodymyr Zelenskyy say British PM helped increase securityEuropean leaders have paid tribute to Keir Starmer after he announced his resig…
Source: Your Story ·
StartupsInfo Edge reveals its AI and deeptech bets, and stays honest about the early scorecard
Info Edge has, for the first time, put a formal number on its bets in artificial intelligence and deeptech, revealing that it has deployed Rs 1,003 crore
Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) – World ·
GeopoliticsFact check: AI fakes around the World Cup spread political narratives
Keir Starmer in a Croatia jersey. An Iranian protest against a US strike. Calls to arrest Brazil's President Lula. Adolf Hitler in the German fan section — all supposedly seen at …
Source: The Guardian – World ·
GeopoliticsBrown skuas and giant petrels rarely make landfall. When they were found in WA, scientists feared ‘bad news’ for wildlife
Experts thought H5N1 bird flu would more likely reach Australia’s north. But an arrival from Antarctica had always been possibleFollow our Australia news live blog for latest upda…
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsAs Europe rearms, can it decouple its military supply chains from China?
Europe’s defence industry would gradually reduce its reliance on China during the continent’s ongoing rearmament drive, rather than decouple completely, analysts said. On Wednesda…
Source: Inc. ·
EntrepreneurshipThese Co-Founders Bought Into a Bad Deal and Turned It Into a $25 Million Wellness Brand
They started with chaos and scaled anyway.
Source: The New York Times – World ·
GeopoliticsIsrael Holds to Lebanon Truce, With Troops Kept on Defense
Israel and Hezbollah, the Iran-backed Lebanese militant group, appeared to maintain a tense cease-fire for a second day. Israel’s military has new orders that restrict troops to d…
Source: Inc. ·
EntrepreneurshipMajor Changes Are Coming to Red Robin—The Chain Just Sold 116 Locations for $96 Million
With the move, more than 200 of Red Robin’s restaurants will be operated by franchisees.
Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) – World ·
GeopoliticsGermany and UK rebuilding ties 10 years after Brexit vote
Ten years after the referendum, the two countries are strengthening their ties once again. The stability of these ties is now being put to the test with Keir Starmer to be replace…
Source: The New York Times – World ·
GeopoliticsThe Guardrails Designed to Protect U.S.-Iran Talks
The U.S. and Iran have agreed to set up a Strait of Hormuz hotline and a “de-confliction cell” for Lebanon, according to mediators from Pakistan and Qatar.
Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) – World ·
GeopoliticsIran-US talks to end war beset by tension, mistrust
While both sides claim "encouraging progress," experts say there's a long way to go to turn the shaky diplomatic framework into a durable agreement.
Source: Your Story ·
StartupsMeta leads Rs 8,550 Cr investment in CRED, Kunal Shah to head WhatsApp
CRED plans to use the fresh capital to support growth initiatives and strengthen its path toward a public listing.
Source: Inc. ·
EntrepreneurshipThe OpenAI IPO Isn’t Here Yet—but Prediction Markets Are Already Making Some Wild Bets
On Kalshi and Polymarket, users are placing bold bets on valuations, timelines, and tickers—before OpenAI or Anthropic goes public.
Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) – World ·
GeopoliticsUS-Iran deal: Pakistan's diplomatic masterstroke?
By stepping in as mediator in the Iran war, Pakistan has managed to elevate its status from a regional player to a global diplomatic stakeholder — with a little help from China an…
Source: TechCrunch ·
Tech & StartupsInstagram looks to take on streaming services with longer-form, episodic and live formats for its TV app
Instagram is coming for streaming services like Netflix and Amazon Prime Video as it sets its ambitions for living room viewing.
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsHong Kong, Fujian sign 6 deals to deepen finance, tourism and education ties
Hong Kong has signed six agreements with Fujian to step up collaboration in finance, trade, tourism and education, with Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu encouraging businesses fro…
Source: Your Story ·
StartupsStartup news and updates: daily roundup (June 22, 2026)
YourStory presents the daily news roundup from the Indian startup ecosystem and beyond. Here's the roundup for Monday, June 22, 2026.
Source: Inc. ·
EntrepreneurshipA New Generation of NBA Athletes Is Thinking Beyond the Game
The real flex? Owning the business, not just endorsing it.
Source: TechCrunch ·
Tech & StartupsThe founder conference built for growth: TechCrunch Founder Summit pass rates increase June 26
Save up to $190 on your pass to TechCrunch Founder Summit 2026 by June 26, 11:59 p.m. PT. Designed for founders first on November 4 in Boston. Register today.
Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) – World ·
GeopoliticsWhy is Bulgaria threatening to veto EU's Russia sanctions?
Bulgarian PM Rumen Radev has vowed to veto the EU's latest sanctions against Russia because they include Russian Orthodox Patriarch Kirill and former Lukoil president Vagit Alekpe…
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsIran agrees to invite IAEA inspectors back, says US
Tehran has agreed to invite International Atomic Energy Agency inspectors back into the country, US Vice-President J.D. Vance said on Monday, after a first round of US-Iran talks …
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsCould Iran replace China as US soybean market? Farmers aren’t buying Trump pitch
Just hours after Vice-President J.D. Vance pitched a plan for Iran to spend unfrozen funds on US farm exports, Donald Trump insisted that American farmers were “very happy” with t…
Source: Inc. ·
EntrepreneurshipThey Have 3 Kids Under 8 and a Thriving Startup. Here Are Their 3 Rules for Building a Successful Business
The co-founders of SupportNow are closing in on $1 million in ARR with $2.5 million raised entirely from angel investors.
Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) – World ·
GeopoliticsHow inflation undermines Nigeria's sugar tax
Nigeria's sugary drinks tax was meant to stop rising diabetes rates, but soaring inflation has eroded its impact. Experts say the levy is too small to change behavior and urge hig…
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