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Geopolitics

Canada Hires U.S. Scholars From Harvard and Other Top Universities

The New York Times – World · US

A crackdown on American academia by the Trump administration has handed Canadian universities a rare opportunity to lure some top researchers north.

Geopolitics

Glacier break or earthquake? What triggered the Nepal floods? | Explained

The Hindu – World · India

The evidence now points to a large collapse of ice and rock high in the Himalayas near Langtang Lirung, rather than heavy rainfall.

Geopolitics

Norway’s King Harald dies at 89 after 35-year reign

South China Morning Post – World · China

Norway’s King Harald has died aged 89, the palace said on Friday, his 53-year-old son Crown Prince Haakon automatically succeeding him on the throne. “It is wi…

Geopolitics

US judge blocks Pentagon blacklisting of AI firm Anthropic

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Court order rules that Pentagon acted illegally, punishing AI company for criticism of government.

Startups

Ather share price up 7% after Hero MotoCorp increases stake

Your Story · India

Existing shareholder Hero MotoCorp said it will invest Rs 1,758 crore to acquire additional shares in Ather Energy.

Geopolitics

Why 20,000 women across UP tie Bareilly mayor Dr Umesh Gautam a Rakhi every year?

Times of India – World · India

In Uttar Pradesh, an inspiring annual Raksha Bandhan celebration brings together over twenty thousand women, hosted by Dr. Umesh Gautam. This event transcends …

Geopolitics

U.S. judge says Pentagon’s measures against Anthropic were ’illegal and baseless’

The Hindu – World · India

A federal judge has ruled in favour of artificial intelligence company Anthropic in its legal battle against the Pentagon

Geopolitics

Groundsman who clashed with Gambhir placed on leave after fresh controversy

Times of India – World · India

Groundsman Lee Fortis is on leave after an altercation with an ECB employee. This incident occurred at The Oval before a Hundred fixture. Fortis previously h…

Geopolitics

Armed with a whistle, Gaza’s lifeguards do what they can to save swimmers

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Shortages leave Gaza's lifeguards without essential rescue equipment, as Palestinians flock to the beaches.

Geopolitics

Norway's King Harald dies at 89

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

King Harald, who has been Norway's ceremonial head of state since 1991, had always insisted he would not abdicate, saying his oath as king was for life.

Geopolitics

Six months on, Iran is still standing, but survival is becoming more costly

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Economic pressure is testing Iran where it is weakest and sharpening divisions within its leadership.

Geopolitics

Six months on, Trump’s Iran strategy is starting to pay off

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

The US has not won the war, but sustained pressure is weakening Tehran and giving Washington a stronger hand.

Geopolitics

Singapore’s plans to clear forest for homes lead to rare public protests

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Bid to rezone forested areas for housing prompts unusual public opposition in Southeast Asian city-state.

Geopolitics

Nepal army races to rescue 100 trapped in hydropower tunnel after flash floods

South China Morning Post – World · China

Helicopter rescue teams were working on Friday to rescue around 100 people trapped inside a tunnel at a hydropower project in Nepal swamped by a devastating fl…

Geopolitics

Hanson tells star One Nation candidate to stop speaking Japanese – as it happened

The Guardian – World · Europe

This blog is now closedGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastGreens say Australia needs to ‘step up and really commit’ to aiding rebuildin…

Geopolitics

Nepal lake formed after flash flood breaks banks

Indian Express – World · India

- Nepal-China border barrier lake embankment breached, risking catastrophic floods as water levels rise. - 495 deaths confirmed; lake holds 2 million cubic m…

Geopolitics

Death toll from Nepal-Tibet flood surpasses 470 as barrier lake threatens

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Over 1,500 people remain missing as rescue paused near the Nepal-China border amid fears of further flooding.

Geopolitics

1139 minutes! How defiant Sonal Dinusha denied India a 2-0 series sweep

Times of India – World · India

Dinusha came with a plan and stuck to it. He made time his closest ally. The support from the other end, coupled with tactical brilliance, meant India toiled f…

Geopolitics

‘It takes only 1 moment of foolishness’: Ashwin’s blunt warning to Rishabh Pant

Times of India – World · India

Ravichandran Ashwin points out that Rishabh Pant must enhance his situational awareness on the field. While Pant's aggressive tactics have faced criticism, Ash…

Geopolitics

Will Australia be locked out of top scientific research by shunning Chinese universities?

South China Morning Post – World · China

Australia’s decision to axe partnerships with two Chinese universities has raised concerns that Canberra is moving to align with Washington on research securit…

Geopolitics

China Life’s revenue surges as top insurer ramps up investment in AI, chips and biotech

South China Morning Post – World · China

China Life Insurance, the country’s largest life insurer, has posted record highs in its first-half results, and says it will scale up investments in technolog…

Geopolitics

5.1 magnitude earthquake strikes China' s Sichuan province

Times of India – World · India

- Magnitude 5.1 earthquake struck Longchang City, Sichuan on Friday. - Reported by China Earthquake Networks Center. - Epicenter located in Neijiang, Sichu…

Geopolitics

After Nepal floods, a viral video shows humanity at its worst — stealing from a dead woman

Indian Express – World · India

- Video shows men stealing earrings from dead woman’s body after Nepal floods, sparking online outrage. - Nepal Police arrested those involved, shared part o…

Geopolitics

Chinese power stocks slump after US grid ban: is the sell-off warranted?

South China Morning Post – World · China

Chinese power equipment stocks have tumbled after the United States moved to bar certain foreign-made grid equipment and related software, but some analysts be…

Geopolitics

'20k women promised gifts': 1 dead after 'stampede' at BJP mayor’s Rakhi event

Times of India – World · India

A woman died and three others were injured during a Rakshabandhan event in Bareilly. The stampede occurred after a large crowd surged towards the stage. Organi…

Geopolitics

Selena Gomez pushes back against 'frivolous' fraud claims

BBC News – World · Europe

Selena Gomez's lawyer says the fraud case is "absurd" - but it is far from unusual for celebrity family business relationships to go wrong.

Geopolitics

Waves of attacks in Thailand’s deep south leave villagers trapped in a cycle of fear

South China Morning Post – World · China

Security guard Ni-arfan Doloh was taking a routine photograph for his nightly report on Saturday when five masked men carrying rifles emerged from inside a gov…

Geopolitics

Iran’s supreme leader remains unseen 6 months after war began

South China Morning Post – World · China

Six months after the air strikes that began the war and propelled ⁠a badly wounded Mojtaba Khamenei into the role of Iran’s supreme leader, he remains entirely…

Geopolitics

Record drought grips Europe as rivers and crops dry up

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Drought and extreme heat are drying up rivers and farmland across Europe.

Geopolitics

Six months of war between Iran, US leave Arab states facing tough questions

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

The Iran war is settling into attrition, with no regime collapse and Gulf economies facing growing uncertainty.

Geopolitics

Please don’t rearrange our shoes when we turn up, paramedics in Japan urge

The Guardian – World · Europe

It is polite to reposition a guest’s shoes when they arrive, but the emergency services in one city advise just skipping that partEtiquette, manners and consid…

Geopolitics

'Need overhaul of education system': Dipke on IIT Delhi suicide protest

Times of India – World · India

- Dipke urges a "complete overhaul" of India's education system. - Calls follow the death of a 31-year-old (cause unspecified). - Cockroach Janata Party hi…

Geopolitics

Trump signs order renaming Lake Ontario as ‘Lake America’ in U.S.

The Hindu – World · India

Donald Trump has been floating the idea of the name change in recent days as the U.S. announced it was imposing 50% tariffs on $20 billion worth of Canadian go…

Geopolitics

X account blocked for several hours, rues organisation hosting Bhagwat's New York event

The Hindu – World · India

The X account of American Hindus for Engagement and Dialogue (AHEAD) Forum – @AheadForum1 remained "unavailable" to users and was restored after intervention f…

Geopolitics

Algeria residents mourn neighbours lost in wildfire aftermath

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Residents of Algeria’s northeastern Jijel province are inspecting the aftermath of wildfires.

Geopolitics

Storm travel chaos as Typhoon Saudel makes double landfall in China

South China Morning Post – World · China

Typhoon Saudel made landfall in the eastern Chinese province of Zhejiang, disrupting flights and ferry services across major urban centres, including the indus…

Geopolitics

India, China open door to clarifying LAC perceptions

The Hindu – World · India

An eight-point outcome document released on Wednesday says the two sides ‘discussed ways to improve understanding of LAC in appropriate areas, for better borde…

Geopolitics

‘Your absence can never be filled’: Supriya Sule remembers Ajit Pawar on Rakhi

Times of India – World · India

On the occasion of Raksha Bandhan, Supriya Sule fondly honored her cousin Ajit Pawar, who tragically passed away seven months ago in a plane crash near Baramat…

Geopolitics

SoftBank-backed surgical robotics firm eyes Hong Kong listing to power mainland China push

South China Morning Post – World · China

SoftBank-backed surgical robotics company Noah Medical has begun preparations for a Hong Kong initial public offering, joining a wave of cutting-edge technolog…

Geopolitics

China’s commercial space sector expands global footprint with Thailand deal

South China Morning Post – World · China

Beijing-based GalaxySpace’s deployed what it called China’s first turnkey satellite export to Southeast Asia this week, underscoring the country’s efforts to b…

Geopolitics

Hormuz deal presses pause on Iran conflict, but fears of ‘forever war’ remain

South China Morning Post – World · China

A diplomatic push by Oman, Pakistan and Qatar is widely expected to yield another pause in the Iran conflict, but there remains little prospect of a stop to wh…

Tech & Startups

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Wired · Global

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Tech & Startups

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Wired · Global

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Tech & Startups

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Wired · Global

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Geopolitics

Water level at Nepal flash floods site rises, rescue teams race against time

Indian Express – World · India

- Nepal's flash floods saw a 2-ft water rise, but officials say it’s not alarming; overflow from a Tibetan barrier lake has stopped. - 495 deaths reported, 2…

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