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Geopolitics

AI use on 1823 platform will cut frustration but data safeguards needed: experts

South China Morning Post – World · China

Deploying artificial intelligence on Hong Kong’s 1823 complaint platform will reduce public frustration and strengthen governance, but authorities must also gu…

Geopolitics

Asia Cup: Anything less than title will be a 'major disappointment' for India

Times of India – World · India

Given the historic dominance of the Indian team in the tournament, former India cricketer and ex-women's team coach WV Raman believes anything less than a titl…

Geopolitics

Nepal flood toll hits 389; rescue work in top gear

The Hindu – World · India

Over 800 people rescued after the flash flood, 910 remain missing, say authorities; alert sounded along Bhotekoshi river as satellite images show blockage upst…

Geopolitics

US aid cuts threaten Ghana’s child immunisation gains

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Ghana faces a $78.2m health funding shortfall as aid cuts put immunisation gains at risk.

Geopolitics

Hong Kong home prices end 13-month upswing as tax fears weigh on demand

South China Morning Post – World · China

Hong Kong’s lived-in home prices fell 0.46 per cent in July, halting a 13-month upswing, according to the latest official data. The index tracking second-hand …

Geopolitics

US base dispute hangs over Japan’s Okinawa governor election

South China Morning Post – World · China

Okinawa’s governor election next month is set to be a major test of whether Japan’s ruling party can win over voters from a prefecture that has long opposed it…

Geopolitics

What Our Reporter Saw After the Floods in Nepal

The New York Times – World · US

Our correspondent Anupreeta Das witnessed the rescue operation following the catastrophic flooding in Nepal and Tibet, in which a torrent of debris and water c…

Geopolitics

Three journalists sue Pentagon after being fired from military news outlet

The Guardian – World · Europe

Three employees of Stars and Stripes, a government-funded news service, allege they were fired after reporting on USS Abraham LincolnThree journalists who were…

Geopolitics

Nepal Flash Flood Highlights: Nearly 2,000 people missing, says Nepal Disaster Authority

Indian Express – World · India

- Nepal's flash floods leave 2,000 missing, 579 dead; 320 Indian nationals and 100 of Indian origin remain unaccounted. - Rescue teams use heavy machinery, h…

Geopolitics

Tiger, Futu post strong overseas gains after Beijing clampdown stalls mainland growth

South China Morning Post – World · China

Tiger Brokers and Futu Holdings, two of the region’s largest online brokerages, posted robust second-quarter growth as they expanded overseas to absorb Beijing…

Geopolitics

Trump signs executive order to rename Lake Ontario as Lake America

The Guardian – World · Europe

Mark Carney rejects attempt to rename lake as did several US governors, with Tony Evers mocking the moveUS politics live – latest updatesDonald Trump signed an…

Geopolitics

Trump says Putin won’t attack NATO territory

The Hindu – World · India

Kremlin also dismissed the reports that Washington had warned Moscow against a possible move on Europe, following a rare visit to the Russian capital by CIA Di…

Geopolitics

In Nepal, a Catastrophe So Sudden There Was No Time to React

The New York Times – World · US

The collapse of part of a mountain created a flash flood of a scale and speed no one had imagined, survivors said. Hundreds died, at least, and many more are m…

Geopolitics

Trump hints at sanctions on Chinese banks over Iran ties before Xi’s expected US visit

South China Morning Post – World · China

US President Donald Trump on Thursday hinted at sanctioning Chinese banks over their commercial links with Iran, just weeks before Chinese leader Xi Jinping is…

Geopolitics

Peter Cullen, voice of Optimus Prime and Eeyore, dies at 85

South China Morning Post – World · China

Peter Cullen, a prolific voice actor who enlivened scores of television series, specials and films, including Optimus Prime in the syndicated 1984 series Trans…

General

Who is Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, the man accused of being the mastermind of the 9/11 attacks

NBC News – World · US

Over two decades since 9/11, a date has finally been set for Khalid Sheikh Mohammad to go to trial. NBC News' Courtney Kube reports on the alleged mastermind's…

Geopolitics

US urged to use Beijing playbook to secure Chinese tech transfers

South China Morning Post – World · China

The United States should take a leaf out of Beijing’s industrial playbook and strategically open up specific sectors to Chinese investment while ensuring that …

General

Tate brothers ask judge to be released from Miami jail as they fight extradition to U.K.

NBC News – World · US

"Manosphere" influencers Andrew and Tristan Tate, who are facing rape and sex trafficking charges, asked a judge in Miami to be released from jail as they figh…

Geopolitics

A Venezuelan Colonel Turned Actor Is Deported From Florida

The New York Times – World · US

A former lieutenant colonel in Venezuela’s National Guard living in Florida was deported, interrupting a lawsuit that accused him of ordering violent raids and…

Geopolitics

What we know after the big Grand Theft Auto 6 preview

BBC News – World · Europe

The official look at the blockbuster video game leaves fans and critics impressed.

Geopolitics

Chinese executives may join Xi’s US trip, as trade truce extension ‘almost certain’

South China Morning Post – World · China

Chinese and US officials are discussing whether business leaders will join President Xi Jinping’s delegation to the United States next month, as the two sides …

Geopolitics

Uganda declared Ebola-free even as Congo faces deadly, fast-growing epidemic

The Washington Post – World · US

Uganda's final Ebola patient was discharged from hospital care on July 16.

Geopolitics

Yielding on French Could Restart Trade Talks, Canadian Officials Say

The New York Times – World · US

Canada’s minister in charge of trade with the U.S. was responding to comments by Jamieson Greer, the U.S. trade representative. But that was before any mention…

Geopolitics

Tech giants urge global response to AI cybersecurity threats

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

Concerns have emerged over the state of the world's cybersecurity after AI models escaped test environments and breached multiple organizations.

Geopolitics

Fire Outside Home of Canadian Parliament Member Is Under Investigation

The New York Times – World · US

Two cars were destroyed at the Toronto home of Salma Zahid, a Liberal member of Parliament, in an overnight episode condemned by Prime Minister Mark Carney.

Geopolitics

Rescuers race to find survivors after Himalayan floods kill more than 350

The Washington Post – World · US

Hundreds of people, including more than 600 tourists, remain missing after the floods hit the Nepal-China border.

Geopolitics

Burnham announces crackdown on rogue bailiffs and ‘cowboy builders’

The Guardian – World · Europe

New rules are aimed at protecting people in debt in England and Wales and stopping homeowners being ripped offA clampdown on “rogue bailiffs” has been launched…

Tech & Startups

6 Takeaways From the GTA VI Extended Look

Wired · Global

Grand Theft Auto VI is nigh. Here’s what the developer revealed about its highly anticipated game.

Entrepreneurship

AI Transformation Experts Say Companies Are Really Facing a Talent Management Problem

Inc. · Global

The companies getting the most from AI aren’t treating it as a technology rollout. They’re redesigning work around the partnership between people and intellige…

Entrepreneurship

100 Million Users Will Start Seeing Ads in ChatGPT. OpenAI Says Answers Won’t Change

Inc. · Global

According to a report, the startup will soon start showing ads for 50 brands through partnerships with well-known agencies.

Tech & Startups

AI Agents Are Hacking Systems. Could That Push the US and China to Cooperate?

Wired · Global

This week on “Uncanny Valley,” senior writer Will Knight talks his recent visit to China and the future of AI collaboration.

Entrepreneurship

‘Survivor’ Is Reinventing Itself After 25 Years. Smart Brands Should Pay Attention

Inc. · Global

Even iconic brands can’t coast on familiarity forever.

Geopolitics

US immigrant visa pause: What it means for Indians, family-based applicants

Indian Express – World · India

- Trump administration expands immigration crackdown to legal visa applicants, planning to revoke hundreds of thousands of visitor visas, including B1/B2 for a…

Entrepreneurship

He Started With a $7,500 Tow Truck and $40 Tows. 3 Years Later, Revenue Topped $1 Million

Inc. · Global

After leaving his job in security, Early Walker sought out a career with a higher ceiling. Now he’s helping other Black entrepreneurs find their own success.

Entrepreneurship

Dolly Parton Was a Retail and Marketing Whiz, Too. Here’s How She Built Most of Her Fortune

Inc. · Global

The late, great Queen of Country Music launched everything from perfume and lingerie lines to cast iron pans and ‘Doggy Pardon’ dog clothes.

Entrepreneurship

Mark Cuban Says Anyone Can Be a Founder—But That Doesn’t Mean They Should

Inc. · Global

The investor and entrepreneur told Emma Grede that building a company demands a level of sacrifice most aspiring founders aren’t prepared to make.

Geopolitics

Jury deliberating in trial of Lindsay Clancy, US woman accused of killing her children

BBC News – World · Europe

Prosecutors argued Clancy made a calculated decision to murder the children, while the defence argued that she was suffering from postpartum psychosis.

Geopolitics

High School Sports in the Heat

The New York Times – World · US

High temperatures and new safety rules are transforming practice as a new school year begins.

Geopolitics

Democrats to investigate ‘miraculous’ rise of Trump Jr’s investment firm

The Guardian – World · Europe

Congressman Jamie Raskin asks president’s son to detail firm’s recent success after he joined 1789 Capital as partnerDemocrats on a powerful US congressional c…

Geopolitics

It’s Bake Time

The New York Times – World · US

Our colleagues from NYT Cooking share a recipe reviewed by nearly 22,000 readers. And it still has five stars.

Tech & Startups

Rivian’s CFO is leaving the company

TechCrunch · US

Claire McDonough is stepping down on October 30 to pursue a new opportunity, the company said in a filing on Thursday.

Tech & Startups

Bluesky adds an ‘algorithmic opt-out’ feature for those who don’t want to go viral

TechCrunch · US

Sometimes people just want to post to their followers, Bluesky says.

Geopolitics

Nepal Flood Maroons Thousands After Roads and Bridges Swept Away

The New York Times – World · US

Twenty-five miles of roads were erased, stranding a quarter of a million Nepalis and knocking out phone and power lines.

Tech & Startups

Buried in Meta’s $18B settlement is a legal pass on kids’ data

TechCrunch · US

Meta’s settlement with 29 states allows it to retain certain data from children under 13 to train and test age-detection models, highlighting a privacy trade-o…

Entrepreneurship

KPMG’s Investment in Interns Reveals an AI Problem Companies Can’t Ignore

Inc. · Global

AI may improve short-term productivity while quietly weakening the pipeline that develops future experts, managers, and decision makers.

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