Current Affairs
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Source: The New York Times – World ·
GeopoliticsAbelardo De La Espriella, Right-Wing Outsider, Could Be Colombia’s Next President
President Trump endorsed Abelardo De La Espriella, the conservative presidential candidate in Sunday’s election who has strong U.S. ties.
Source: The Hindu – World ·
GeopoliticsSpanish PM's wife must stand trial on corruption charges, judge rules
Begoña Gomez is under investigation over allegations that she used her position as the Prime Minister’s wife to secure work contracts. She denies any wrongdoing. The case was br…
Source: Inc. ·
Entrepreneurship‘Wholly Unfit for Human Consumption’: First, She Went to McDonald’s—Then She Filed a Lawsuit
A Texas woman is suing the fast-food giant, alleging the “tainted” breakfast sandwich she ate in Times Square in 2023 is still causing “intense and severe pain” that requires exte…
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsAs the US dismantles its global hegemony, will China step up?
As the US voluntarily dismantles its global hegemony, China has neither the will nor the capacity to fill the role, a prominent Chinese foreign policy expert has argued. Beijing w…
Source: The Guardian – World ·
Geopolitics‘They have all the power’: investigation finds that 93% of ICE arrests targeted Latinos
430 ICE street arrests filed over a five-month period were clustered in predominantly Latino communities across New Jersey and New YorkFederal agents have arrested hundreds of imm…
Source: Inc. ·
EntrepreneurshipWhat the Sports Psychologist Behind Golf’s Champions Teaches About Beating Negative Thinking
Before you fix your performance, fix your mindset.
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsTrump escalates clash with Italy’s Meloni over G7 photo claim
US President Donald Trump escalated a diplomatic row with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni on Saturday, accusing her of repeatedly seeking a photograph with him and linking t…
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsMotorcyclist dies after collision with double-decker bus in Hong Kong
A motorcyclist was killed in Hong Kong following a collision with a KMB double‑decker bus on Saturday afternoon. Police said the crash occurred at about 4pm on New Clear Water Bay…
Source: The Hindu – World ·
GeopoliticsPakistan's Minister Naqvi lands in Iran; first high-level visit after initial peace agreement signing
The U.S. and Iran signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) this week, which led to the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and marked the beginning of a 60-day negotiation window …
Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) – World ·
GeopoliticsZelenskyy returns Poland's highest honor as row deepens
Ukraine's president has returned a medal to Poland after a decision to strip him of the country's highest honor. Warsaw has been one of Kyiv's key allies since Russia began its wa…
Source: The Guardian – World ·
GeopoliticsUS treasury chief urged Trump not to host ‘Mr Bean on crack’ Zelenskyy, book says
Suggestion that Scott Bessent so described a world leader included in Regime Change, by New York Times reportersScott Bessent, the US treasury secretary, advised Donald Trump not …
Source: IEEE Spectrum ·
EngineeringWar Taught this Ukrainian Entrepreneur the Value of Resilience
Salome Mikadze-Struk is no stranger to adversity. The daughter of refugees, she built a software-development business as an undergraduate at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic an…
Source: Inc. ·
Entrepreneurship35 Years After Declaring Bankruptcy, Pan Am Is Returning to the Skies—but There’s a Catch
The company is flying again for the first time since 1991.
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsAnd Apec makes 4? Trump pencils in another ‘big’ China trip as US midterms loom
US President Donald Trump’s announcement that he will visit China “at some point” this year sets the stage for an unusually frequent series of face-to-face meetings between the Am…
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsSpanish court bans PM’s wife from leaving country
A Spanish court has ordered the wife of Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez, Begona Gomez, to stand trial by jury for corruption and banned her from leaving the country, according to a c…
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsGuinea pushes Simandou on iron ore exports to feed China’s ‘green steel’ mills
Shipping services in Guinea are being upended as the West African country ramps up iron ore exports for China’s “green steel” production lines to take advantage of much higher pri…
Source: The Guardian – World ·
GeopoliticsGhost of far-right paramilitaries hovers over Colombia’s presidential runoff vote
Colombians will choose on Sunday between two men whose lives have been very differently shaped by the militias, and whose visions for the country are poles apartWhoever wins Sunda…
Source: Inc. ·
EntrepreneurshipSteven Bartlett Claims 3 Glasses of Wine Cost Him 3 Days of Productivity. Here’s What the Science Says
When “The Diary of a CEO” host claimed a few drinks ruined his productivity for days, critics scoffed. We turned to medical professionals and researchers for their take.
Source: Inc. ·
EntrepreneurshipThe Most Important AI Company Isn’t OpenAI. It Might Just Be This Under-the-Radar Business
While everyone is debating which model is best, one AI chip company is focused on something different.
Source: The Hindu – World ·
GeopoliticsWorld Refugee Day 2026 in numbers: UNHCR reports decline in global refugee numbers amid escalating crisis
On World Refugee Day 2026, UNHCR’s data provides a look at the trends that are shaping the current crisis
Source: The New York Times – World ·
GeopoliticsShipping remains far below prewar levels in the Strait of Hormuz.
A preliminary U.S.-Iran deal took steps to reopen the vital waterway, but traffic remains erratic.
Source: NBC News – World ·
GeneralIran says Strait of Hormuz is closed after Israeli strikes in Lebanon
Iran said Saturday that the Strait of Hormuz is closed, citing ceasefire violations after Israel continued deadly strikes in southern Lebanon overnight
Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) – World ·
GeopoliticsGermany news: Pension overhaul may push retirement age to 70
Germany is weighing sweeping pension changes, including raising the retirement age to 70. Meanwhile, football fans are celebrating after the men's national side qualified for the …
Source: The New York Times – World ·
GeopoliticsAfter Andy Burnham’s Win, the UK Is Set to Test How Far Charisma Can Shift Electoral Dynamics
The governing Labour Party may oust Prime Minister Keir Starmer in favor of the more popular Andy Burnham — who will still face all the same challenges.
Source: The Guardian – World ·
GeopoliticsIsraeli attack kills famed turtle sanctuary ecologist in Lebanon
Mona Khalil led decades-long effort to protect nesting site for turtles near her home in south of the countryThe Lebanese marine activist Mona Khalil, who became a beloved figure …
Source: Times of India – World ·
GeopoliticsHum do, hamare 1.9: What India’s falling fertility rates reveal
India, once concerned about a population boom, now faces a declining birth rate, with the Total Fertility Rate dropping to 1.9 children per woman, below the replacement level. Thi…
Source: Times of India – World ·
GeopoliticsWhy India, among largest economies, doesn’t rank in top 50 world’s most powerful passports
Despite India's robust economic growth, its passport ranks surprisingly low globally, hovering around the 80th position. This reflects a slower expansion of visa-free access compa…
Source: Inc. ·
Entrepreneurship5 Small Business Ideas for Retirees Who Don’t Want to Sit Still
Bored in retirement? Turn your decades of experience into a rewarding—and profitable—small business.
Source: Inc. ·
EntrepreneurshipFortnite Star Clix Made His First $1 Million at 13. Now the 21-Year-Old Is Building a Business Empire
Clix dropped out of middle school and built one of the most loyal communities in streaming. He has a successful clothing line. He has a VeeFriends trading card. His collectibles s…
Source: Wired ·
Tech & StartupsHome Batteries: How They're Installed and How Much They Cost
After adding one to my home, here's why you might want a home battery, how they work, and what to look for, plus some installation tips.
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsSuspect arrested after man attacked with rock in alleged attempted robbery
Hong Kong police have arrested a man in connection with an attempted robbery at Kai Tak Cruise Terminal, where the victim was allegedly attacked with a rock early on Saturday. Pol…
Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) – World ·
GeopoliticsPakistan: Roadside bombs kill 7 in northwest
A police officer said twin blasts in Pakistan's northwestern Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province were triggered remotely. No group immediately claimed responsibility.
Source: Wired ·
Tech & Startups16 Best Greens Powders (2026): Taste-Tested for Months
I did the research and taste-testing to find the best greens powders worth your money. Bloom Nutrition’s Superfood Greens Powder is my tried-and-true pick.
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsBeijing planning more surveys east of Taiwan to assert sovereignty, state media reports
Beijing will make maritime surveys in the waters east of Taiwan a routine matter as it seeks to assert its sovereignty following talks between Japan and the Philippines, state med…
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsAt least 30 deaths at DR Congo camp show Ebola could be spreading fast
At least 30 people have died since the start of May in one camp for displaced civilians in northeastern Congo, a death rate that camp officials said was unprecedented, with some c…
Source: The New York Times – World ·
GeopoliticsGame Change
New York City’s temporary transformation by the Knicks’ resurgence offers a glimpse of a kinder, more connected world.
Source: BBC News – World ·
GeopoliticsSteve Rosenberg: Moscow oil refinery attack brings Russia's war with Ukraine closer to home
There are moments when life in Moscow feels completely normal - Thursday morning wasn't one of them, writes Steve Rosenberg.
Source: Your Story ·
StartupsIndia’s data centre pipeline stands at 8.33 GW: Knight Frank India
Driven by increasing AI adoption, rise of cloud computing, digital transformation initiatives, and data localisation requirements, India is rapidly emerging as one of the world’s …
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
Geopolitics1 killed as freight train plunges from bridge in Germany after crash
One person died after two freight trains collided on a bridge in Munich overnight, causing loaded cars to plunge to the road below, police said on Saturday. Two cars of one train …
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsHow a prize-winning Taiwanese novel could stoke Beijing’s worries over history
Taiwan’s first International Booker Prize-winning novel has reignited debate over the island’s shifting identity, with its portrayal of a distinctly Taiwanese historical experienc…
Source: The New York Times – World ·
GeopoliticsA Court Case Reveals Some of Tim Hortons’ Secrets
The doughnut and coffee chain has an elaborate system for raising prices and making sure loyal customers pay for their rewards.
Source: The Guardian – World ·
GeopoliticsWhat lessons will Iran’s new leadership draw from the 110-day war?
Now fighting is over, the question is how Iran’s government will behave. Early clues point to more authoritarianism and prioritising relations with ChinaThe precise ideological le…
Source: Inc. ·
EntrepreneurshipThe ‘Podium’ Method: An Unconventional Way 1 Founder Turned Customers Into His Sales Team
Inc. 5000 entrepreneurs explain how taking care of customers has helped them grow—quickly.
Source: Inc. ·
EntrepreneurshipHow To Build a Successful AI-Powered Company
Let’s take a weekend to do this AI stuff right.
Source: Wired ·
Tech & StartupsSiri AI Hands On: A Smart, Helpful Assistant
The new Siri AI is conversational, omnipresent, and actually helpful.
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