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Source: The Hindu – World ·
GeopoliticsWatch: Telegram under fire: NTA’s crackdown explained | Above the Fold | 17.06.2026
Telegram challenges its temporary NEET block, fresh details emerge on the U.S.-Iran ceasefire deal, and Messi makes World Cup history with a hat-trick - Top stories of the day.
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsIranians find little cause for celebration in US peace deal: ‘99% in survival mode’
When Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi announced the interim deal this week to end the war with the United States, he declared his country the victor. To many Iranians, it d…
Source: Inc. ·
EntrepreneurshipI’ve Co-Founded and Sold Multimillion-Dollar Companies. Here Is the 1 Rule That Saved My Marriage From My Startups
The business will eat the marriage if you let it.
Source: TechCrunch ·
Tech & StartupsThe slowtech revolution is here to kill your phone addiction and rescue your attention span
“People just really want to take back control of their time, their lives, their attention... They’re down for whatever helps them do that.”
Source: Inc. ·
EntrepreneurshipTarget Shareholders Just Made a Major Decision About the Company’s Future. Not Everyone Thinks It’s a Good Idea
The retailer is currently trying to stage a massive turnaround. A recent decision may make that even more difficult.
Source: IEEE Spectrum ·
EngineeringHow Musicians Can Get Paid for Training AI
Musicians are accustomed to getting paid each time their creative work is used. Across vinyl/CD sales, streams, radio, cover versions, and those numerous niches like karaoke, ther…
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsAs the Iran war comes to a close, is the US pulling warships back to the west Pacific?
The US Navy has redeployed an amphibious strike group originally bound for the Middle East to the South China Sea, a move experts say may signal Washington shifting its focus back…
Source: TechCrunch ·
Tech & StartupsCollecting robot training data is dirty, unglamorous work. Some AI labs are already paying XDOF to do it.
If physical AI is going to match the accomplishments of LLMs, there's a data problem that needs to be solved.
Source: Inc. ·
EntrepreneurshipUnited Airlines Is Bringing Europe’s Most Controversial Seating Trend to the U.S.
Rather than cramming more passengers into the economy cabin, the major carrier is cutting back, giving travelers even more space.
Source: Times of India – World ·
Geopolitics6 women killed after racing tractors crash into e-rickshaw in UP
Six women were killed and three injured when two speeding tractors, allegedly racing, rammed their e-rickshaw on the Kachla-Ujhani highway in Budaun. The women were en route to a …
Source: BBC News – World ·
GeopoliticsNigerian man jailed for storing human faeces outside his home
Neighbours said the stench from the property had become so overwhelming that it was impossible to relax at home.
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsLebanon peace talks with Israel ‘independent’ of US-Iran deal: Aoun
Lebanese President Joseph Aoun said on Wednesday that his country’s negotiations with Israel in Washington were independent of the US-Iran deal to bring an end to the Middle East …
Source: BBC News – World ·
GeopoliticsLeader of South Africa's second biggest party wants his predecessor sacked as minister
John Steenhuisen is one of South Africa's best-known politicians after leading the DA for seven years.
Source: Times of India – World ·
Geopolitics‘I am afraid to take the test again’: NEET aspirant dies by suicide in Coimbatore
A 19-year-old NEET aspirant died by suicide in Coimbatore, citing fear and mental strain after the exam's cancellation and announcement of a re-examination. The student had expres…
Source: TechCrunch ·
Tech & StartupsPramaana Labs raises $27M seed round from Khosla Ventures to bring formal verification to AI
Pramaana will focus on highly sensitive verticals like law, drug discovery, and tax preparation — where errors can be costly and reliability is at a premium.
Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) – World ·
GeopoliticsMorocco: The 2030 World Cup is more than sports, it is a national project
Hosting the 2030 World Cup is more than just a sporting event for Rabat. While the kingdom invests heavily in infrastructure and prestige projects, doubts and social conflicts gro…
Source: The Hindu – World ·
GeopoliticsPM Modi, German Chancellor Merz hold bilateral talks on trade and defence
We discussed possibilities for how we can further strengthen bilateral cooperation through joint efforts in the areas of trade, investments, circular economy, defence, IT, and oth…
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsCan China-US breadbasket diplomacy sidestep tension over American’s arrest?
Officials from key US farm-belt states joined their Chinese provincial counterparts on Tuesday in a cooperation dialogue, the latest pivot towards closer engagement following Pres…
Source: Inc. ·
EntrepreneurshipNew Research Shows Women Leaders Excel at the Core Skills AI Hasn’t Mastered
AI can crunch data, but it can’t read a room.
Source: Times of India – World ·
GeopoliticsChina, India, Iraq: Iran has billions in frozen assets. But where is it stored?
Here are four clear bullet points summarizing the article: • TOI World Desk's team of journalists and writers reports global events 24/7. • They focus on accuracy, depth, and tim…
Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) – World ·
GeopoliticsWorld Cup 2026: Africa's new era takes shape
From Cape Verde's debut to DR Congo's return, Africa's expanded presence at the 2026 World Cup brings new stories and renewed expectations of success.
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsAfghan government workers face sack, jail after smartphone ban begins
Government workers in different parts of Afghanistan have started switching off their smartphones, following an order imposed on Wednesday that they said came from Supreme Leader …
Source: The Hindu – World ·
GeopoliticsIndia-EU free trade deal to be inked by year-end: Ursula von der Leyen
In the meeting, held on the sidelines of the G7 summit in this French commune, the two sides also resolved to step up security and defence cooperation
Source: Times of India – World ·
GeopoliticsSooryavanshi turns eagle to grab a stunner during IND A vs AFG A - Watch
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi stole the show with a sensational diving catch to dismiss Khalid Taniwal during India A's Tri-Nation Series clash against Afghanistan A. The 15-year-old's ath…
Source: BBC News – World ·
GeopoliticsIran sends tankers loaded with oil past US military blockade
Three Iranian tankers loaded with crude oil have passed the US blockade line in the Gulf of Oman, ship-tracking data shows.
Source: Your Story ·
StartupsIIM Bangalore’s new undergraduate campus gets grant from Tata Trusts
IIMB's School of Undergraduate Studies will offer courses in economics and data science.
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
Geopolitics‘Not final’: Trump flips again on Iran deal, plans press conference in France
US President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that the recently announced framework with Iran remained a work in progress rather than a finalised agreement, indicating that negotiat…
Source: The Hindu – World ·
GeopoliticsNepal Govt wants stronger ties with India, China: Nepal Foreign Minister Khanal
Mr. Khanal's visit to Beijing followed closely on his trip to India during which he said his government would accord “highest priority” to relations with New Delhi
Source: The Guardian – World ·
GeopoliticsProtesters to rally against World Cup sponsor Hyundai before Mexico game
Focus on business dealings with mining company Guadalajara rally to highlight fate of ‘disappeared’Hyundai will be targeted by protesters at a rally before the Group A game betwe…
Source: The Guardian – World ·
GeopoliticsConstruction equipment multinationals may be aiding Israeli war crimes, experts say
Exclusive: Images show Israeli military using six companies’ bulldozers and excavators to demolish south Lebanon villagesHuman rights experts have alleged that six multinational c…
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsTop operative of China-born tycoon Chen Zhi extradited from Cambodia
Liu Ren, a central figure of a criminal group masterminded by Chinese tycoon Chen Zhi, has been extradited from Cambodia to China. Chinese police recently escorted Liu from Cambod…
Source: Inc. ·
EntrepreneurshipApple’s Latest AI Announcement Highlights a Mistake Most Founders Still Make
Apple doesn’t just sell products. It builds relationships.
Source: Wired ·
Tech & StartupsThe Gemini-Powered Google Home Speaker Is Finally Here
Arriving six years after Google’s last smart speaker, the new HomePod-style device was redesigned to play host to Gemini’s chatbot.
Source: BBC News – World ·
GeopoliticsBystanders smash windows of private jet to rescue passengers after crash
One of the six people on board died in the crash, a local official said. The five survivors were taken to hospital and are in a stable condition.
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsSexual abuse cases against children up 20% as security chief vows tighter laws
Sexual abuse cases against children aged under 17 jumped 20 per cent in 2025 from the previous year, with Hong Kong’s security minister vowing to tighten laws that will better pro…
Source: The Hindu – World ·
GeopoliticsU.S. not 'pulling away' from allies by cutting NATO commitments, says Rutte
U.S. and German media reported that the cuts include a third of the 150 U.S. F-16 and F-15 jets designated for NATO, plus refuelling and reconnaissance aircraft, bombers and drones
Source: The Guardian – World ·
Geopolitics‘Period tax’ on sanitary products to be abolished, says Pakistan minister
Campaigners welcome announcement cutting levies on menstrual health items, but say their work to end period poverty is ‘far from over’Pakistan plans to abolish “period tax”, in a …
Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) – World ·
GeopoliticsIran's hardliners fear being sidelined in US deal
As an Iran-US memorandum aimed at ending the war moves closer to formal signature, hardline supporters of the Islamic Republic fear losing influence as Iran's politics shift from …
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsChinese chip-equipment maker CFMEE targets US$410 million in Hong Kong IPO
Chinese lithography and integrated circuit manufacturer Circuit Fabology Microelectronics Equipment (CFMEE) is set to launch a Hong Kong listing next week, as China continues its …
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsIt’s time the West genuinely accepted China’s global ascent
In 1996, the bestselling China Can Say No, co-authored by a group of intellectuals, reflected a nascent rejection of worship of the West and a rise in Chinese nationalism. Thirty …
Source: Wired ·
Tech & StartupsI Found 22 Early Prime Day Deals That Are Worth Shopping Now
We’ve trawled the depths of Amazon to find the best deals on gear we’ve tested.
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsCan Singapore’s education system take ‘late bloomers’? Harvard speech reignites debate
When Singaporean Joel Tan stood before fellow Harvard Medical School PhD graduates recently, he recalled how the chance to study biology had once seemed unrealistic because he was…
Source: IEEE Spectrum ·
EngineeringThe Secret to Marathon-Winning Humanoid Robots
On April 19, 2026, the Honor Lightning humanoid robot ran a half-marathon in 50 minutes and 26 seconds, beating the human world record by 7 minutes and the best robot time from 20…
Source: The Hindu – World ·
GeopoliticsG7 leaders back Ukraine, plan greater pressure on Russia
The G7 leaders also welcomed the preliminary peace deal between the United States and Iran, which Mr. Trump signed on the eve of the summit, and said they are ready to contribu…
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsShooting of Russian artist critical of Putin in Poland likely ‘political murder’: Tusk
The fatal shooting in eastern Poland of a Russian artist known for his caricatures of Russian President Vladimir Putin was likely politically motivated, Polish Prime Minister Dona…
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