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Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsUAE says Iranian missiles struck tankers in Hormuz, killing and injuring crew
One Indian crew member was killed and eight others were wounded when two Emirati oil tankers were struck by Iranian cruise missiles in the Strait of Hormuz, the United Arab Emirat…
Source: Times of India – World ·
GeopoliticsIndia's trade deficit hits 5-month high as imports surge
India's trade deficit reached a five-month high as imports surged significantly. Exports showed continued growth, but were overshadowed by increased import costs. Crude oil and fe…
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsChinese medical device makers push into Europe as anti-corruption squeeze bites at home
Facing anti-corruption policies and profit squeezing at home, Chinese innovative medical device companies are accelerating their push into the European market despite mounting cro…
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsAI homework tools cut exam scores by 20%, study of 26,000 Chinese students finds
Artificial intelligence boosts homework scores but cuts exam results by 20 per cent, and this “brain drain” effect takes two years to fully emerge, a new study has found. Generati…
Source: Times of India – World ·
GeopoliticsTom Segura and Christina P split after 18 years: Here's what we know
Tom Segura and Christina P have reportedly separated after 18 years of marriage, according to TMZ. The news has surprised many fans who have followed the couple’s journey through …
Source: Al Jazeera – News ·
GeopoliticsIndonesia’s jailing of Gojek founder raises fears for investor confidence
Authorities say Nadiem Makarim abused his authority to favour Google in the procurement of laptops for school kids.
Source: TechCrunch ·
Tech & StartupsUber’s product chief on hotels, robotaxis, and why the company doesn’t want to be “everything for everyone”
Uber Chief Product Officer Sachin Kansal walks TechCrunch through the company's financial-services ambitions, its increasingly complicated relationship with Waymo, its new AV Labs…
Source: The Guardian – World ·
GeopoliticsUS refunds $81bn in Trump tariffs after supreme court ruled them illegal
Government had been forced to pay back duties to companies that imported goods into the US that were hit by Trump’s tariffsThe US government has already paid back tens of billions…
Source: Al Jazeera – News ·
GeopoliticsHow Kenyan volunteers hunt polio’s hidden trail
Community health volunteers travel across remote northern Kenya to detect poliovirus before it can spread.
Source: Times of India – World ·
GeopoliticsMeet James Dyson: The inventor who failed 5,127 times before building a $20B empire
- TOI World Desk employs seasoned journalists and passionate writers to cover global events. - Committed to accuracy, depth, and timeliness, they deliver timely, nuanced global …
Source: Times of India – World ·
GeopoliticsKharif acreage falls 16%, but ethanol effect boosts sugarcane
Overall kharif crop acreage has fallen sixteen percent as of last Friday. Sugarcane acreage, however, has increased despite water resource pressures. Pulses and cereals show the h…
Source: The Hindu – World ·
GeopoliticsOne Indian sailor killed, six wounded as Iranian missiles strike oil tankers in Strait of Hormuz
Missiles hit the Mombasa and Al Bahiyah in Omani territorial waters; fires damaged both tankers but crews brought them under control
Source: Times of India – World ·
GeopoliticsRam Mandir Trust invites CEO applications: Must be a 'practising Hindu, Ram bhakt'
The Ram Janmbhoomi Teerth Kshetra trust is seeking applications for its first chief executive officer. This professional role aims to enhance the management of the Ayodhya Ram tem…
Source: Times of India – World ·
GeopoliticsAAP launches signature drive to seek death for Ayodhya donation thieves
Arvind Kejriwal has initiated a nationwide signature campaign demanding capital punishment for those accused of theft. He launched the drive in Delhi, signing an open letter to Pr…
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsIs Japan a ‘spy paradise’ fuelling Russia’s war machine?
Concern that foreign spies can operate with impunity in Japan has deepened following a media report that dozens of Russian agents ordered to leave Western European countries have …
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsDollar risks rising but Plaza Accord-style coordination not feasible now: ex-IMF adviser
With central banks prioritising domestic objectives, Plaza Accord-style exchange-rate coordination is now out of reach despite growing concerns over the dollar-centred monetary sy…
Source: TechCrunch ·
Tech & StartupsVideo-generation startup PixVerse raises $439M, valuation soars past $2B
With the cash, the company aims to expand its world model offering and reach customers across geographies.
Source: Al Jazeera – News ·
GeopoliticsIran war live: US launches more attacks; UAE says 1 killed in tanker strike
US has carried out more attacks on Iran, with Iranian media reporting explosions in Kish, Qeshm and Bandar Abbas.
Source: TechCrunch ·
Tech & StartupsX just tweaked its algorithm to make it more friendly, less battleground
The social media site says it will amplify posts made by users' mutual followers' to give the feed more of a communal feel.
Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) – World ·
GeopoliticsIran war: US continues strikes as Trump reinstates blockade
The US has carried out a third consecutive night of strikes on Iran. Donald Trump says Washington is reinstating a naval blockade and warns Tehran will be “hit hard” as tensions c…
Source: The Guardian – World ·
GeopoliticsMichigan health officials identify ‘potential source’ of parasite outbreak
Authorities said inquiry into cyclosporiasis outbreak was continuing but early results pointed to salad greens and lettuceWhat is cyclosporiasis, the parasitic illness causing ‘ex…
Source: Al Jazeera – News ·
GeopoliticsHundreds of experts warn the world must prepare now for AI’s impact
More than 200 economists and AI researchers call on leaders to immediately prepare for sweeping economic disruption.
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsRussian missiles strike Kyiv, triggering fires across the Ukrainian capital
Russian forces attacked the Ukrainian capital Kyiv with missiles early on Tuesday, triggering fires in widely separated districts of the city, senior officials said. The air aler…
Source: Times of India – World ·
GeopoliticsUK: Peterborough council denies sale of Hindu temple to mosque is ‘unlawful’
Peterborough city council argued its decision to sell a complex housing a Hindu temple was not unlawful. The council stated that while Hindu faith is protected, it does not dictat…
Source: Indian Express – World ·
GeopoliticsIndian sailor killed, 8 injured as Iranian missiles hit UAE tankers in Hormuz
- Iranian cruise missiles struck UAE oil tankers in Strait of Hormuz, killing an Indian crew member and injuring eight others, including four seriously. - UAE condemned the atta…
Source: The Guardian – World ·
GeopoliticsTrump dramatically cuts size of two national monuments held sacred by tribes
Bears Ears and Grand Staircase-Escalante in Utah will lose ‘close to a million and a half acres each’ and open land to developers and oil industryDonald Trump has approved a sharp…
Source: BBC News – World ·
GeopoliticsUAE condemns Iran's 'brazen' attack on tankers as US launches fresh strikes
The third consecutive night of US strikes on Iran came as Trump announced a 20% charge as part of a new blockade on the strait.
Source: Inc. ·
EntrepreneurshipConor McGregor and WeWork Made the Exact Same Mistake. Here’s How to Tell If Your Startup Is Making It Too
Success can hide structural weaknesses. Ambitious moves can reveal it.
Source: Al Jazeera – News ·
GeopoliticsThree Palestinians killed, 15 wounded in Israeli attacks across Gaza
Israel shows no sign of letting up its attacks on the devastated Palestinian territory, despite a 'ceasefire' in place.
Source: TechCrunch ·
Tech & StartupsHermes agent maker Nous Research in talks for new funding at $1.5B valuation
The company is raising at least $75 million, led by Robot Ventures, with significant participation from USV and other prominent investors.
Source: The Hindu – World ·
GeopoliticsIndia, Japan review defence ties, prepare ground for 2+2 dialogue later this year
According to Ministry of Defence, the two sides assessed the progress made since the previous round of talks and reaffirmed their commitment to further strengthening the India-Jap…
Source: Times of India – World ·
GeopoliticsMeet the magnetic liquid metal robot that merges & squeezes through tiny gaps
- TOI Science Desk is a team of journalists dedicated to exploring science, offering news, features, and articles on topics like genetics, space, and AI. - They aim to demystify…
Source: Times of India – World ·
Geopolitics'We were talking about...': Gill opens up on 2027 WC planning with Kohli
Indian captain Shubman Gill advocates for the 50-over format's preservation. He suggests reviving triangular or quadrangular series to enhance engagement. Gill also congratulated …
Source: Al Jazeera – News ·
GeopoliticsNorway ‘rows’ at the royal palace to welcome back World Cup heroes
More than 100,000 people turned out to celebrate Norway's national football team after their World Cup exit.
Source: NBC News – World ·
GeneralDozens killed following Bangkok bar fire
New images have emerged following a deadly bar fire in Bangkok. The fire that happened overnight Sunday has taken the lives of 28 people. Janis Mackey Frayer has the story.
Source: Times of India – World ·
GeopoliticsOne Indian crew member killed, 6 injured after Iran strikes UAE tankers in Hormuz
Two UAE-flagged tankers were struck by Iranian cruise missiles in Omani waters. One Indian crew member died and eight others sustained injuries in the attack. The UAE condemned th…
Source: The Guardian – World ·
GeopoliticsUK children will be one of unhealthiest generations in decades, doctors say
Analysis of 12 indicators including asthma, obesity and vaccination finds child health is ‘national embarrassment’Children in the UK will grow up to be one of the unhealthiest gen…
Source: The Guardian – World ·
GeopoliticsWorld Cup and sunshine prompt UK consumers to splash out on beer and online shopping
Despite spending increase in June, Barclays says most people still pessimistic about economyRelentless sunshine and the World Cup coaxed consumers to spend more on beer and online…
Source: The Guardian – World ·
GeopoliticsAndy Burnham backs controversial asylum bill amid Labour dissent
Prime minister-in-waiting votes for plans to tighten appeals system as 14 Labour MPs oppose measuresAndy Burnham has backed the government’s controversial asylum changes, voting f…
Source: Times of India – World ·
GeopoliticsUS launches third straight night of strikes on Iran as Hormuz tensions escalate
United States forces conducted strikes on Iranian military assets for a third night. These actions aim to degrade Iran's ability to attack commercial shipping. President Trump ann…
Source: The Guardian – World ·
GeopoliticsUS launches third night of strikes on Iran as Trump announces Hormuz blockade
American president says ships will be charged for safe passage through strait in apparent policy reversalMiddle East crisis live – latest updatesThe US has launched its third cons…
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsUK bans support for Iran’s IRGC and a linked group over antisemitic attacks in Britain
Britain banned support for Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) and a linked group on Monday following a series of antisemitic attacks, using new powers designed to sto…
Source: Al Jazeera – News ·
GeopoliticsBacked by Trump, Lindsey Graham’s sister Darline will replace him in Senate
South Carolina governor chooses Darline Graham Nordone to serve the rest of the late US senator's term until early 2027.
Source: Al Jazeera – News ·
GeopoliticsNine deaths tied to Trump’s immigration enforcement operations in US
Fatal shooting in Biddeford, Maine, is latest in at least nine deaths linked to US president's immigration crackdown.
Source: Wired ·
Tech & StartupsSam Neill Inspired a Generation of Scientists
The actor, who died at age 78 on Monday, embodied a passionate approach to research and positive masculinity in his role as paleontologist Alan Grant in the 1993 blockbuster Juras…
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