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Source: The New York Times – World ·
GeopoliticsHow Does Trump’s Deal With Iran Compare to Obama’s?
The two agreements are difficult to compare, because the current memorandum of understanding is an interim arrangement meant to outline a negotiating path to a fuller deal.
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsPersistent heavy downpours expected to ease for Hong Kong’s Tuen Ng Festival
Hong Kong has been hit by more heavy downpours, with flooding risks persisting, but the Observatory expects conditions to improve during the Tuen Ng Festival. The Hong Kong Observ…
Source: The Guardian – World ·
GeopoliticsEbike thefts soar in NSW as Victoria’s crime rate drops for first time in four years
Theft rises in both states, even as Victoria’s crime rate decreases 1.9% on the year beforeFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free …
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsTeen dies in horse carriage incident in New York’s Central Park
A teenager thrown to the ground Wednesday when a Central Park carriage horse bolted away from its driver has died, according to police. The 18-year-old was riding in the horse-dra…
Source: The Hindu – World ·
GeopoliticsTrump, Iran’s President sign deal to end West Asia war
Trump put his signature to the memorandum of understanding during dinner with French President Emmanuel Macron
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsGreen group urges Hong Kong to cut excessive e-commerce packaging waste
A leading green group has urged Hong Kong to align with coming national standards on excessive packaging, warning that the city generated at least 2.7 million kg (5.9 million lbs)…
Source: Your Story ·
StartupsUsing AI to mitigate climate disasters; How Equip streamlines hiring
Resilience AI has Resilience 360, a web-based platform that integrates climate, geological, environmental, and infrastructure data to generate hyperlocal risk profiles.
Source: BBC News – World ·
GeopoliticsMoment Trump signs US-Iran agreement at Palace of Versailles
The 14-point Memorandum of Understanding was signed at a post-G7 dinner in France.
Source: Times of India – World ·
GeopoliticsCrude prices fall as US-Iran deal reopens Hormuz after over 100 days
Oil prices dropped significantly as the US and Iran reached an interim agreement to end the war, reopen the Strait of Hormuz, and lift sanctions on Tehran's oil. This deal, aiming…
Source: The Guardian – World ·
GeopoliticsShelter-in-place ordered in LA as blaze engulfs roof of 500,000 sq-ft warehouse
Clouds of dark smoke and ammonia rose from cold storage and freezing facility in Boyle Heights near downtownThe solar panel-covered roof of a 500,000 sq-ft cold storage facility i…
Source: Al Jazeera – News ·
GeopoliticsSouth Africa coach tells critics to ‘shut up’ before second World Cup match
'I never listen to the trash of the social media,' Hugo Broos says before Bafana Bafana's match against Czechia.
Source: Times of India – World ·
Geopolitics'Was not easy': Trump signs US-Iran pact during dinner with Macron; Iran president also signs deal
Here are four clear bullet points summarizing the article: • TOI World Desk is a team of experienced journalists and writers dedicated to bringing global news and diverse perspec…
Source: Al Jazeera – News ·
GeopoliticsGhalibaf says talks delivered more results than war
Ghalibaf says talks delivered more results than war
Source: The Guardian – World ·
GeopoliticsPolitical lobbyists with unfettered access to Australia’s parliament to be publicly named
MPs who sponsor lobbyists’ entry to halls of power will also be listed online under new transparency rulesFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking ne…
Source: Al Jazeera – News ·
GeopoliticsUS and Iran sign Memorandum of Understanding to end war
US President Donald Trump and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian have reportedly signed a Memorandum of Understanding
Source: Al Jazeera – News ·
GeopoliticsGhana beat Panama 1–0 in chaotic World Cup Group L match
Caleb Yirenkyi scored a winner in the fifth minute of stoppage time in a scrappy end to the match in Toronto.
Source: Your Story ·
StartupsOrange Health Labs is bringing 30-minute home sample collection to Indian diagnostics
Backed by Y Combinator and Accel, Bengaluru-based Orange Health Labs wants to make getting a blood test as easy as ordering food, without queues, delays, or friction.
Source: The Hindu – World ·
GeopoliticsPM Modi arrives in Paris, says India-France partnership vital for global progress
Mr. Modi is scheduled to attend VivaTech 2026 alongside French President Emmanuel Macron and interact with the Indian community
Source: Times of India – World ·
Geopolitics‘Yes, I was’: Gill admits he was chasing double hundred after battling cramps vs AFG
Shubman Gill's brilliant 154 powered India to a massive 402 and a series win against Afghanistan. Battling cramps, Gill revealed he aimed for a double century, emphasising his goa…
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsWhere do office supplies belong? Here’s a hint: it’s in the name
I seldom, if ever, assume people in general do a particular thing, unless, of course, I do it too. But if it is a criminal act, then I assume in general that nobody would do it. T…
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsHong Kong has a chance to think bigger about its place in the world
The Hong Kong government has launched a public consultation on the city’s first five-year development plan, a blueprint aimed at aligning with China’s newly approved 15th five-yea…
Source: Times of India – World ·
GeopoliticsShubman Gill-Ishan Kishan stand offers a glimpse into India's 2027 ODI WC blueprint
Shubman Gill and Ishan Kishan's 224-run stand against Afghanistan in Lucknow was more than just a batting masterclass. In unforgiving conditions, with the temperature constantly h…
Source: BBC News – World ·
GeopoliticsUS-Iran deal leaves core sticking points unresolved - and a $300bn question
Trump has insisted the deal ensures that Iran will never buy, develop or produce a nuclear weapon. But text of the agreement falls short of that.
Source: BBC News – World ·
GeopoliticsWhat's in the US-Iran agreement?
The 14-paragraph memo includes an end to fighting, an agreement that Iran will never have a nuclear weapon, and a $300bn redevelopment package for Iran.
Source: TechCrunch ·
Tech & StartupsHow to turn off AI in your Google Docs
Here's what you need to do to get those pesky "write with Gemini" pop-ups to go away.
Source: The New York Times – World ·
GeopoliticsBefore Making a Deal, Trump Demanded Iran’s Surrender. He Got a Surprise.
While the Iranians suffered substantial losses in the war, they emerged from a confrontation with the world’s most powerful military having proved they can use economic chaos as a…
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsTrump says Japan ‘doing very well’ under his ‘biggest fan’ Takaichi
US President Donald Trump said on Wednesday he thinks Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is his “biggest fan” among world leaders. “Japan’s doing very well,” Trump said at a p…
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsChina Gen Z male midwife goes viral for skills, looks, bringing ‘powerful tenderness’ to childbirth
A male midwife in eastern China has won praise for his professionalism and striking looks while defying relatives who dismissed his career choice as embarrassing. Zhang Jintao, 25…
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsChina mulls space-based control system for high-speed rail. Can it be hacked?
On a summer evening in 2011, two high-speed trains hurtling through the Chinese countryside met in a fireball of twisted metal and shattered glass. The Wenzhou disaster, as it cam…
Source: The New York Times – World ·
GeopoliticsElon Musk’s Next Move May Be a Mega-Merger of SpaceX and Tesla
Some shareholders might object, but there is little they could do, legal experts say.
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsAlarm raised over China’s threat to older Americans through drug supply chains
China poses a threat to America’s senior citizens through drug supply chains, financial scams and data privacy, a congressional hearing highlighted on Wednesday, with lawmakers an…
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsHong Kong graduates prefer careers in finance, survey finds
Hong Kong graduates believe the city’s finance industry is its most attractive and stable sector, making them more optimistic about career opportunities than their global peers, a…
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsIran and US sign peace deal, Strait of Hormuz to immediately reopen: Pakistan
Iran and the US have signed a peace deal that will take immediate effect, with Iran reopening the Strait of Hormuz and the US lifting its naval blockade, Pakistan’s Prime Minister…
Source: The Guardian – World ·
GeopoliticsTrump signs Iran peace plan, claiming deal averts ‘worldwide depression’
Details of the 14-point agreement revealed as senior US officials claim ‘major win’ despite significant concessions to TehranMiddle East crisis – live updatesReaction: Donald Trum…
Source: Your Story ·
StartupsPet healthcare startup Vetic raises $40M led by Bessemer Venture Partners
Vetic will use the fresh capital to expand its clinic network and also to enhance the technology platform.
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsHong Kong, Macau not rivals for tourist trade, industry leaders say
Hong Kong and Macau can complement rather than compete with each other in tourism development, officials and industry leaders in the gaming hub have said, as it continues its deca…
Source: Al Jazeera – News ·
GeopoliticsUS transfers immigrants out of Florida Alligator Alcatraz detention centre
The facility, located near the Everglade wetlands, has drawn human rights concerns and lawsuits over its conditions.
Source: Times of India – World ·
Geopolitics'It's signed': US-Iran MoU officially finalized after both sides digitally sign agreement
US President Donald Trump and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian have virtually signed a 14-point memorandum of understanding to end hostilities and reopen the Strait of Hormuz. …
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsJapan failed to build its own airliner. Now it’s turning to Boeing
Japan’s push to build its own civil aviation sector and stay competitive in the technology race against China could receive a boost from a potential partnership with American airc…
Source: Al Jazeera – News ·
GeopoliticsIran war live: Pakistan says MoU in effect after Trump, Pezeshkian signing
US officials say the deal includes an end to war in Lebanon and the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.
Source: BBC News – World ·
Geopolitics'I buried my parents one day after the other' - Ebola mourners learn how to grieve safely
A cemetery at the epicentre of the outbreak is rapidly filling up, however large traditional funerals have been scrapped.
Source: Al Jazeera – News ·
GeopoliticsTrump to Netanyahu: Use a ‘softer’ touch on Lebanon
US President Donald Trump has encouraged Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to use a ‘softer touch’ in Lebanon.
Source: Al Jazeera – News ·
GeopoliticsTrump says it’s ‘unfair’ for Iran to lack ballistic missiles
President Donald Trump says it’s ‘unfair’ for Iran to lack ballistic missiles if other regional countries have them.
Source: The Guardian – World ·
GeopoliticsHarvard and Bard face fresh questions from lawmakers over ties to Epstein
Democrat Jamie Raskin seeks ‘comprehensive accounting’ and requests interview with outgoing Bard presidentHarvard University and Bard College are facing new questions about the in…
Source: The Guardian – World ·
GeopoliticsTop Republican decries Trump’s Iran deal: ‘Reagan is rolling over in his grave’
Senator Bill Cassidy attacks ‘worst foreign policy blunder in decades’ while others in his party skeptical over peace dealA handful of Senate Republicans have sharply criticized t…
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