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Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsMalaysian comedian sued for insulting, body shaming Najib’s wife
Rosmah Mansor has slapped Malaysian comedian Harith Iskander with a defamation lawsuit over a stand-up comedy routine that allegedly mocked and insulted her. Rosmah, the wife of f…
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsHong Kong couple file complaint with UN over Swedish custody plans for daughter
A Hong Kong couple have lodged a complaint with the United Nations for alleged breach of human rights after Swedish authorities applied to permanently transfer the legal guardians…
Source: The Hindu – World ·
GeopoliticsDeath toll from a Bangkok music bar fire rises to 30, dozens remain in hospital
Officials say the death toll from a huge fire in a Bangkok music bar has increased to 30
Source: The Hindu – World ·
GeopoliticsWatch: Royal welcome for Norway: 100,000 fans celebrate world cup heroes
Norway received a breathtaking heroes’ welcome as more than 100,000 fans packed the streets of Oslo after the team’s historic FIFA World Cup 2026 campaign
Source: The Hindu – World ·
GeopoliticsChirag Veer Singh Sarao becomes first Sikh American to join U.S. Air Force Academy
On April 4, Mr. Sarao was appointed to the U.S. Air Force Academy and received the ‘religious accommodation’ on June 20 to serve with his articles of faith and remain grounded in…
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsChina’s Hainan cements 2030 petrol-car ban, leading nation’s EV infrastructure push
China’s tropical resort island of Hainan is solidifying its timeline to ban the sale of petrol-powered vehicles by 2030, heralding the beginning of the end for the internal combus…
Source: Your Story ·
StartupsHow Banofi is turning banana waste into India's answer to leather
Jinali Mody couldn't find a sustainable leather bag, so she built Banofi, turning banana waste into luxury vegan leather that's winning over fashion.
Source: Your Story ·
StartupsWhen data speaks your language: How Gemini Enterprise is helping businesses move faster
Most business leaders know that AI can help them make decisions faster. Far fewer know where to actually start. At the grand finale of MSME Sparks 2026, Google Cloud's Nikhila Gud…
Source: Your Story ·
StartupsHow Google Cloud’s Gemini Enterprise is helping MSMEs build AI agents without writing code
At MSME Sparks 2026, Google Cloud showcased how no-code AI agents can help small businesses compete with larger enterprises, without the need for large engineering teams.
Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) – World ·
GeopoliticsIndia news: Sonam Wangchuk's hunger strike tests Modi
Indian activist Sonam Wangchuks has been fasting in protest of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan since over two weeks. As his health deteriorates, the pressure piles up on Pri…
Source: Times of India – World ·
GeopoliticsAfter 18 years in the US, ex-Meta employee returned to Bengaluru. Here's why
After spending 18 years building a successful technology career in the US with companies like Microsoft, LinkedIn and Meta, engineering leader Balaji Gururajan returned to Bengalu…
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsCUHK academic accused of indecent assault, allegedly hid marital status
An associate professor at the Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) is facing two indecent assault charges after a woman accused him of molesting her and reported him upon discov…
Source: Times of India – World ·
GeopoliticsFrance, England, Spain or Argentina? How a $5.3 billion betting market is calling World Cup
With four footballing heavyweights remaining, one of the biggest questions among fans is simple: Who is most likely to lift the trophy? Two of the largest prediction platforms, Po…
Source: Al Jazeera – News ·
GeopoliticsWith US-Iran trust broken again, can Pakistan bring them back to talks?
Islamabad is still urging dialogue, but analysts say it has few tools to halt the latest round of US-Iran escalation.
Source: Times of India – World ·
GeopoliticsRupee back in red! Impact of RBI’s forex boost fades; currency breaches 96 versus dollar
The rupee has weakened by more than 0.8% so far in the current fiscal year. On Monday, the one-month forward premium on the rupee stood at 3.17%, whereas the one-year forward prem…
Source: Times of India – World ·
GeopoliticsHow Karnataka put eggs on the school menu, 6 days a week
Karnataka's midday meal program now regularly includes eggs for many students. Around sixty-five percent of children opt for eggs, with bananas as an alternative. This approach …
Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) – World ·
GeopoliticsDeath toll in Bangkok bar fire reaches 30
As Bangkok kicks-off an investigation into a fire in a bar last Sunday, three people among the wounded have died. The number of deaths from the blaze now stand at 30.
Source: Times of India – World ·
GeopoliticsLiving in relative's house for free? You can't later claim tenancy rights, Gujarat HC rules
A relative living rent-free in a house cannot claim tenancy rights. The Gujarat High Court upheld a written agreement clarifying the arrangement. The court rejected claims of illi…
Source: Times of India – World ·
Geopolitics'Taunted woman, harassed': Nashik family chased for 15km after altercation with group
A family visiting Bhavli Dam faced harassment from local men. An argument escalated after a woman was taunted by some individuals. More locals joined the group and confronted th…
Source: The Guardian – World ·
GeopoliticsLGBTQ+ pop-up in former Sydney church ordered by landlord to cancel events after religious protest
Landlord of deconsecrated building sends notice of breach to Divine Playhouse, claiming it ‘insulted and mocked’ beliefs of Christian AustraliansFollow our Australia news live blo…
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsChina’s No 4 official Wang Huning to head to North Korea as visits multiply
China’s fourth-ranked official, Wang Huning, will head to North Korea this week, the latest in a flurry of high-level exchanges between Beijing and Pyongyang. Chinese state news a…
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsMainland Chinese firms on Hong Kong-led trip to Central Asia eye city listing: John Lee
Many mainland Chinese businesses that joined a Hong Kong-led delegation to Central Asia last month are preparing to list in the city to raise capital for global expansion, Chief E…
Source: The Guardian – World ·
Geopolitics‘We are dying little by little here’: asylum seekers at mercy of Home Office hotel closures
Legal challenges launched over accommodation ‘adequacy’ as UK government closes more asylum hotelsHuda and her two children aged 10 and 12 had been living in two rooms in a London…
Source: Times of India – World ·
GeopoliticsSC upholds Lalu's bail in fodder scam, directs HC to expedite hearing of pending appeals
- TOI News Desk operates 24/7 with dedicated journalists to deliver current, comprehensive news globally. - Committed to excellence, verifying and presenting breaking news, anal…
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsHow Yung Kee and other Hong Kong heritage brands innovate to thrive in challenging times
From franchising to diversification, Hong Kong’s heritage brands and long-running family businesses are looking for ways to navigate challenging times amid changing consumption pa…
Source: Your Story ·
StartupsAvendus Future Leaders Fund III invests Rs 140 Cr in PPFAS, eyes Rs 1,800 Cr final close
The investment in Parag Parikh Financial Advisory Services was made through a secondary share purchase from the promoters. Avendus Future Leaders Fund III has deployed 30% of its …
Source: Times of India – World ·
GeopoliticsFilings show Trump invested in stocks and bonds after crypto earnings topped $1. 4bn
- TOI Business Desk delivers global business news, covering industries, markets, trends, analysis, and breaking stories. - Focus on economic insights to help readers navigate dy…
Source: The Hindu – World ·
GeopoliticsU.S. attacks Iran and Tehran retaliates across West Asia as both vie for control of strait
The U.S. has launched more strikes on Iran after President Donald Trump said Washington is “reinstating” a blockade on Iran in the Strait of Hormuz
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsIn Singapore, ‘durian tsunami’ won’t last long as prices rise and wave ebbs
If you have been holding out for cheaper durians, you may not want to wait much longer. Just weeks after a bumper harvest sent durian prices tumbling across Singapore, sellers sai…
Source: Your Story ·
StartupsFoam Home celebrates 50 years with Circadia, redefining sleep for India
Circadia introduces Technogel technology from Italy, combining global innovation with Foam Home’s five decades of expertise to deliver a more personalized sleep experience. The m…
Source: The Guardian – World ·
GeopoliticsTuesday briefing: The law that Hillsborough built – and the bitter final battle to get it through
In today’s newsletter: A new law criminalising public bodies and officials that lie to the British public is expected to complete it final stages in the Commons. Why did it take s…
Source: The Guardian – World ·
GeopoliticsEd Husic tells Labor to get tougher on AI companies as letting them self-regulate ‘doomed to fail’
Labor MP also says watering down copyright rules is ‘going against the ethos’ of his partyThe Labor MP Ed Husic says any moves to water down copyright law to benefit AI companies …
Source: The Guardian – World ·
GeopoliticsMiddle East crisis live: US strikes Iran for third consecutive night; UAE says Tehran has hit tankers in strait of Hormuz
Just before the latest strikes Trump said Iran would be hit ‘very hard’; UAE says Iranian cruise missiles hit two oil tankers in strait, killing a crew member and wounding eightUS…
Source: Times of India – World ·
GeopoliticsSC restores widow's rights, says suspicious registered wills need judicial scrutiny
Allowing an appeal in Sardari Lal v. Bishan Dass & Ors., a Bench of Justices Manoj Misra and K.V. Viswanathan restored the concurrent findings of the Trial Court and the First…
Source: Times of India – World ·
GeopoliticsFrance equips Rafale with low-cost rockets to tackle Shahed-style drone threats
France has successfully equipped its Rafale fighter jets with advanced 68mm laser-guided rockets. This innovative weaponry offers a cost-effective means to tackle rising drone thr…
Source: Al Jazeera – News ·
GeopoliticsWhy is India blocking film on a man who counted Punjab insurgency killings?
Satluj, based on life and murder of rights activist Jaswant Singh Khalra, is still finding its audience despite the ban.
Source: The Hindu – World ·
GeopoliticsU.S. to block citizens in Congo from immediate travel home, citing Ebola
Earlier on July 13, U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr. signed an order citing increased Ebola risks, including the spread of the virus to just hours…
Source: Times of India – World ·
GeopoliticsWhy US attack on Iran's submarine repair facility could change naval warfare forever
Unmanned systems are increasingly becoming complex and autonomous weapons. Iran is launching drones at its neighbours, bypassing expensive air defence systems. The United States u…
Source: Times of India – World ·
GeopoliticsInstitutional investments in real estate jump 58% to record $4.1 billion in January-June: Report
In the first half of 2026, India’s real estate sector saw unprecedented institutional investments totaling $4.1 billion. This remarkable growth was driven by both heightened domes…
Source: Times of India – World ·
GeopoliticsEx-US Navy, Indian wife: What we know about American caught near Nepal border
Uttar Pradesh police registered a case against American national Jordan Brown. He was apprehended for attempting to enter Nepal without proper authorization. Brown claimed he lost…
Source: Indian Express – World ·
GeopoliticsTrump’s blockade, oil shock, toll: Key questions answered on renewed Iran war
- **US-Iran conflict escalates** with strikes for three nights, US reimposes naval blockade and 20% Hormuz levy, citing compensation for securing oil routes. - **Oil prices surg…
Source: Times of India – World ·
GeopoliticsChina charges US seismologist who studied North Korea's nuclear tests with espionage
- TOI World Desk's team of seasoned journalists and writers covers global events with dedication. - Provides real-time news and diverse perspectives around the clock. - Commit…
Source: The Hindu – World ·
GeopoliticsHow people’s genes are revealing why some languages are so unique
A new study measured how different neighbouring languages were from one another. The authors say that linguistic hotspots may offer glimpses into how human languages became more v…
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsPhilippine rice output risks 30% collapse as ‘super’ El Nino strengthens
In the fields of central Luzon, farmers who planted their rice in June are watching the sky with worry. Out over the Pacific, a familiar spectre is gathering strength – and with i…
Source: Al Jazeera – News ·
GeopoliticsTrump threatens to attack ‘Pickaxe Mountain’ a nuclear facility inside Ira
US President Donald Trump is threatening to attack a heavily-fortified underground nuclear facility in Iran
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