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Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsSecurity gaps muddy waters for Malaysia’s blue economy ambitions
Foreign trawlers slip into waters off the Malaysian state of Terengganu under cover of darkness, local fishermen say, working near Pulau Redang and Pulau Bidong before leaving by …
Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) – World ·
GeopoliticsUS probes Germany's 'persistent underpayment' for drugs
The US Trade Representative said a new probe would determine if Germany was a underpaying for pharmaceuticals.
Source: The New York Times – World ·
GeopoliticsVance Issues Blunt Warning to Israel as He Defends Trump’s Deal
The vice president delivered a rebuke to Israeli critics of the agreement, warning them not to alienate their most important ally, as the administration sought to rebut mounting c…
Source: The New York Times – World ·
GeopoliticsVance’s Defense of Iran Deal Rests on Vague and Misleading Claims
The vice president said the United States had leverage to dictate the outcome of the next round of negotiations. But he claimed incorrectly that Iran got no new benefit from the l…
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
Geopolitics‘King of the North’ Burnham wins seat, setting up bid to oust UK’s Starmer
Labour mayor Andy Burnham cleared a path to be able to attempt to oust British Prime Minister Keir Starmer after winning a parliamentary seat in northern England on Friday in w…
Source: Times of India – World ·
GeopoliticsSpaceX rally loses steam: Stock price falls over 6% after blockbuster debut week at Wall Street
SpaceX shares experienced a significant drop of over 6 percent on Thursday. This decline follows a period of strong post-IPO performance. Investors are now reassessing the company…
Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) – World ·
GeopoliticsBaerbock: 'Germany team is an example to Germany's kids'
The president of the UN General Assembly, Annalena Baerbock, praises the diversity of Germany's football team as it plays in the World Cup.
Source: The Guardian – World ·
GeopoliticsAndy Burnham wins huge majority in Makerfield byelection, paving way for Starmer leadership challenge
Greater Manchester mayor says result represents Labour’s ‘final chance to change’, after soundly beating Reform UK and hardline Restore BritainUK politics – live updatesAndy Burnh…
Source: The New York Times – World ·
GeopoliticsWho Is Andy Burnham, the Man Who Could Be Britain’s Next Prime Minister?
Charismatic, northern and exuding a relaxed optimism, Mr. Burnham is a contrast to Keir Starmer. His allies hope he could mend Labour’s relationship with voters.
Source: NBC News – World ·
GeneralBritain’s Keir Starmer could face imminent challenge as key rival Andy Burnham wins special election
The mayor of Greater Manchester, who has vowed a leadership challenge to replace Starmer as prime minister, has come a step closer to power by securing a seat in Parliament.
Source: Times of India – World ·
GeopoliticsOil prices edge higher after Vance threatens Israel against violating ceasefire
Oil prices experienced volatility following US Vice President JD Vance's comments, raising concerns about the Iran-US ceasefire's stability. Brent and WTI crude saw declines as Va…
Source: Al Jazeera – News ·
GeopoliticsAndy Burnham wins key UK by-election, paving way to challenge Keir Starmer
Greater Manchester mayor's victory in Makerfield clears path for bid to unseat Starmer as prime minister.
Source: The Hindu – World ·
GeopoliticsIndia emerging as 'trusted partner' to the world: PM Modi
Mr. Modi also said that this is a defining period in India's journey, where aspirations are reaching new heights
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsUS-Iran talks in Switzerland delayed, White House says Vance remains ready to go
Plans for US Vice-President J.D. Vance to travel to Switzerland for a new round of talks with Iran have been delayed, the White House said on Thursday. In a statement, the White H…
Source: Times of India – World ·
Geopolitics'Trump is Israel's only ally': JD Vance's blunt message to Netanyahu over Iran deal criticism
US Vice President JD Vance issued a stern warning to Israeli critics of the US-Iran agreement, asserting Donald Trump is Israel's sole powerful ally. Vance defended the deal, crit…
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsDrowning of Indonesian teen at tourist spot spurs calls for tighter safety rules
Yusran first learned about the danger facing his teenage cousin, Elmi Febrianti, at an Indonesian tourist attraction in South Sulawesi when he got a phone call from a family membe…
Source: Your Story ·
StartupsTransforming home diagnostics in India; Women report salary increase in AI-driven jobs
Bengaluru-based Orange Health Labs wants to make getting a blood test as easy as ordering food–without queues, delays, or friction.
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsHong Kong property sales more measured as interest rate increase looms
Hong Kong homebuyers showed interest in 130 flats put on sale by developers on Thursday evening, but the pace of buying was more measured after an interest-rate increase later thi…
Source: The Guardian – World ·
GeopoliticsLawsuit from Democratic-led states can proceed over Trump’s order to restrict mail-in voting – as it happened
This blog is now closed.Sign up for the Breaking News US emailHe calls the situation a “win-win” for the US.Vance is here, and he starts by claiming that Trump’s peace deal with I…
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsHong Kong surgeon misidentified organs in fatal blunder, hospital probe finds
A Hong Kong surgeon who operated on the wrong organ of an elderly patient had shown “confirmation bias” in identifying structures in the abdominal cavity, an investigation into th…
Source: Times of India – World ·
GeopoliticsHow Anthropic may be reason for tension between two key figures in Trump administration
Tensions reportedly simmer between Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and National Cyber Director Sean Cairncross over the US government's response to advanced AI models, particular…
Source: Times of India – World ·
GeopoliticsFIFA WC: Why is Vozinha valued at just Rs 40L, while Indians command 3x and more?
World Cup hero Vozinha stunned Spain and captured global attention, but his Rs 40 lakh market value sparked a heated debate in India. Why are several Indian players valued at two …
Source: BBC News – World ·
GeopoliticsUS lifts naval blockade as Iran's supreme leader says Trump made deal 'out of desperation'
Iran's supreme leader says he disagrees with the deal and Donald Trump signed it "out of desperation".
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsHong Kong’s local brands hold key to city’s creative future
As a cultural strategist, my work takes me across the region as I explore new markets, mine local insights and connect with new consumers. Most recently I was in Seoul, a city vot…
Source: The Guardian – World ·
GeopoliticsScottish Conservatives win Aberdeen South, ousting SNP
Tories’ Douglas Lumsden says city has spoken ‘loud and clear’ in support of the North Sea oil and gas industry UK politics – live updatesThe Scottish National party (SNP) has lost…
Source: Your Story ·
StartupsBengaluru startup Phygital Studio is rebuilding how brands sell physical spaces
Phygital Studio unites design, hardware, software, and storytelling on its platform, called Beto, helping brands like Adani and Deloitte build immersive spaces to actively drive s…
Source: Al Jazeera – News ·
GeopoliticsCanada vs Qatar World Cup: 3 goals for David, 2 red cards, 1 injured Kone
BC Place was a battlefield as Kone was stretchered off, Qatar got two red cards, and both teams brawled after full-time.
Source: Al Jazeera – News ·
GeopoliticsObama opens presidential centre with call for unity
Former US President Barack Obama opened his presidential centre in Chicago, using the occasion to call for unity.
Source: The Hindu – World ·
GeopoliticsTrump defends Iran deal from critics he calls 'fools'
These fools, who think I haven't been tough enough on Iran, when the Stock Market Just Hit A RECORD HIGH, and Oil prices are 'tumbling' down, are either jealous, bad people, or st…
Source: Times of India – World ·
GeopoliticsT20 World Cup: Big blow for India! Shreyanka Patil ruled out, replacement named
India's ICC Women's T20 World Cup campaign faces a significant blow as off-spinner Shreyanka Patil is ruled out due to an ankle injury. Uncapped leg-spinner Prema Rawat has been n…
Source: BBC News – World ·
GeopoliticsUK actress charged with importing meth worth almost A$300m into Australia
Emaa Hussen, 34, faces life in prison for allegedly trying to smuggle 320kg of meth hidden in bags of charcoal.
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsWhy West doesn’t understand China, according to ex-Harvard Chinese author
Nie Huihua, a professor of economics at Renmin University, discusses how an effective understanding of China’s development requires a shift from Western-centric frameworks to an i…
Source: TechCrunch ·
Tech & StartupsTelegram ban in India sparks a rush to VPNs, rival apps
Telegram argues India should block specific content, not an entire platform used by millions.
Source: Al Jazeera – News ·
GeopoliticsPaint peeling after $14 million memorial pool renovation
Paint is peeling and algae is blooming less than two weeks after the $14 million renovation of DC’s Reflecting Pool.
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsSouth Korean police detain 12-year-olds in rare crackdown on young offenders
South Korean police have taken the rare step of placing three 12-year-old boys in juvenile facilities after they allegedly stole cars and drove without licences in two separate in…
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsThe Chinese scientists hoping to use a space solar plant to power the world
Using a few mirrors, solar panels and a microwave transmitter, Fan Guanheng and his team can send power over 100 metres (330 feet) through the air. But they are dreaming much bigg…
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsChinese AI improves forecasts as Hong Kong braces for super typhoons
An artificial intelligence model recently deployed at the Hong Kong Observatory and mainland China’s National Meteorological Centre can solve one of the toughest challenges in wea…
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsChina’s ‘soy sauce’ intestinal detox scam swindles over 100 seniors out of US$1.5 million
A Chinese health centre scammed more than 100 elderly people out of a total of over 10 million yuan (US$1.5 million) by putting soy sauce in an intestinal cleaning liquid to dupe …
Source: The New York Times – World ·
GeopoliticsIsrael Stunned by Trump’s Iran Deal
The agreement accomplishes none of Israel’s stated war aims and arguably leaves the country in worse shape on each of them.
Source: The Guardian – World ·
GeopoliticsUS military kills three people in boat strike in Pacific Ocean
Attack brings to at least 211 number of people killed as Trump administration targets alleged ‘narcoterrorists’The US military attacked a boat accused of smuggling drugs in the ea…
Source: TechCrunch ·
Tech & StartupsSource: Elastic agrees to buy CRV-backed DeductiveAI for up to $85M
DeductiveAI, a startup that uses AI to catch and resolve bugs in software, was founded just three years ago.
Source: Al Jazeera – News ·
GeopoliticsEU won’t lift key Iran sanctions until formal nuclear deal reached
EU won't lift key Iran sanctions until formal nuclear deal reached
Source: Times of India – World ·
Geopolitics'Still a kid': BCCI explains why parents will accompany Sooryavanshi on England tour
India's youngest cricket prodigy, 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, will have his parents accompany him on his maiden senior national tour to Ireland and England. This unprecedent…
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
Geopolitics‘Harder to quit than drugs’: illegal online gambling fuels Hongkongers’ growing addiction
In the first of a two-part series tracing the new trends of illegal betting in Hong Kong amid excitement over the World Cup 2026, Edith Lin looks at how social media has become a …
Source: Al Jazeera – News ·
GeopoliticsZimbabwe bill to scrap presidential elections sparks backlash
Supporters call the bill a governance reform, while opponents see a turning point for Zimbabwe's political future.
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