Current Affairs
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Source: BBC News – World ·
GeopoliticsLindsey Graham's sister chosen as replacement after senator's death
The South Carolina governor chose the senator's little sister to serve out the rest of his term after Graham's death on Saturday.
Source: Times of India – World ·
Geopolitics'Comprehensive sex education' coming soon to schools, govt tells Supreme Court
India will formally introduce comprehensive sex education in schools and colleges nationwide. The government has accepted a committee's report recommending this significant curric…
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsWhy China is seriously cultivating AI entertainment
China’s artificial intelligence ambitions tend to be depicted in the news as predominantly related to defence, large language models and semiconductors. But one emerging use case …
Source: Al Jazeera – News ·
GeopoliticsPolice in South Africa open probe into post-World Cup death of Jayden Adams
The country's football players' union confirmed Adams's death on Saturday, but the cause has not been revealed.
Source: The New York Times – World ·
GeopoliticsHungary’s Parliament Votes to Remove Orban Loyalist From Presidential Post
Peter Magyar, Hungary’s prime minister, defended the extraordinary move, which has been criticized by human rights groups and by allies of Viktor Orban, the former right-wing lead…
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsUS National Science Foundation to ban projects with flagged Chinese institutions
The United States’ National Science Foundation (NSF) is set to ban collaborations with Chinese research institutions designated as restricted entities, as well as their employees,…
Source: The New York Times – World ·
GeopoliticsUK Links Iran to Antisemitic Attacks and Calls IRGC Terrorist Group
The designation gives the government additional national security powers to tackle foreign threats under a new law.
Source: Indian Express – World ·
Geopolitics‘20% is too much, we’ll be fair’: Iran mocks Trump over Hormuz cargo fees
- Iran's foreign minister mocked U.S. demands to charge 20% tolls on Hormuz cargo, vowing to charge less and assert control over the strait. - U.S. plans to reinstate a naval bl…
Source: Al Jazeera – News ·
GeopoliticsUS, Iran exchange attacks around Strait of Hormuz
Washington and Tehran both claim to be in control of the strategic waterway as fighting escalates.
Source: The New York Times – World ·
GeopoliticsA Brazilian Biopic About Jair Bolsonaro Is Threatening His Son’s Presidential Campaign
A Brazilian biopic about Jair Bolsonaro has upended his son Flávio Bolsonaro’s presidential hopes after leaks showed he negotiated money for the film with a disgraced banker.
Source: Inc. ·
EntrepreneurshipA Major Snack Maker Opened a $237 Million Facility Last Year. Now It’s Abruptly Cutting Hundreds of Employees
The move is an unexpected shift for one of the most-watched snack brands in the U.S.
Source: Indian Express – World ·
GeopoliticsUK warns Pakistan of visa restrictions if it refuses Rochdale gang leader Shabir Ahmed’s return
- UK may restrict Pakistan visas if they don’t take back Shabir Ahmed, a convicted Rochdale gang leader. - UK seeks to amend 1971 law to deport Ahmed, but Pakistan’s cooperation…
Source: Al Jazeera – News ·
GeopoliticsLindsey Graham’s legacy: Israel advocate, Trump ally, Iran war supporter
Late US senator backed invasion of Iraq, war on Iran and approach of 'more for Israel' as he became a Trump confidant.
Source: Al Jazeera – News ·
GeopoliticsHow is the US tech industry regulated?
Apple files a lawsuit against OpenAI, accusing it of stealing trade secrets.
Source: Times of India – World ·
GeopoliticsIndia launches UNSC campaign for 2028-29 term, Jaishankar unveils ‘SHANTI’ vision
India officially launched its campaign for a United Nations Security Council seat. External affairs minister S Jaishankar highlighted the country's peacekeeping and development pa…
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsUK to change law in bid to deport grooming gang ringleader
Interior minister Shabana Mahmood announced plans on Monday to change UK law to allow a convicted paedophile who led a so-called grooming gang to be deported following his release…
Source: The New York Times – World ·
GeopoliticsIsrael’s Regime-Change Plan for Iran
Here’s the wild back story behind a failed plan to install Mahmoud Ahmadinejad as Iran’s next leader.
Source: TechCrunch ·
Tech & StartupsSatya Nadella has issued a shocking warning to companies using AI
Of all the debates raging about the potential downsides of AI, there is one worry causing the most hand-wringing among AI enthusiasts in Silicon Valley — that the giant AI labs th…
Source: Al Jazeera – News ·
GeopoliticsAndy Burnham in line to become British PM after securing party support
Burnham's bid cannot be challenged by fellow MPs, as he now has the support of almost the entire parliamentary party.
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsUS tariff probe unlikely to derail fall Xi-Trump meeting: analysts
The ongoing US tariff investigations against China and Washington’s other trading partners are unlikely to significantly impair bilateral ties or the planned meeting in September …
Source: Inc. ·
EntrepreneurshipHow This Rising VC Can Tell Whether a Startup Has a Defensible Moat
Promus Ventures’ Sam Collett shares how he looks for the next big tech company.
Source: Al Jazeera – News ·
GeopoliticsArgentina vs England World Cup tickets more expensive than France vs Spain
Prices for the Argentina vs England semifinal have seen a 34 percent increase over the past three days.
Source: Al Jazeera – News ·
GeopoliticsUS strikes Iranian ship with drone boats in first-of-its-kind attack
US CENTCOM has published a video it says shows three Corsair unmanned surface vessels striking an Iranian ship facility
Source: Times of India – World ·
GeopoliticsSupreme Court quashes Guwahati high court order on 27 'foreigners'
The Supreme Court stressed fair procedures for declaring individuals foreign nationals. It found fault with tribunals and the Guwahati High Court's actions. Many orders were quash…
Source: Al Jazeera – News ·
GeopoliticsKyiv attacked after Ukraine launches coalition to tackle Russia missiles
Russia has escalated attacks in recent weeks, taking advantage of Ukraine’s critical shortage of air defences.
Source: Al Jazeera – News ·
GeopoliticsIran military warns US against Strait of Hormuz ‘interference’
Iran's military has warned it will not allow the United States to ‘interfere’ in the management of the Strait of Hormuz.
Source: BBC News – World ·
GeopoliticsHungary parliament votes to remove president from office
Tamás Sulyok was widely seen as a loyalist of former prime minister Viktor Orbán, who lost power in April after 16 years.
Source: Times of India – World ·
GeopoliticsStreamer claims Netanyahu aides pitched gym livestream for younger voters
A streamer named Clavicular claims Netanyahu's advisers sought his help. They reportedly wanted a gym livestream to improve the leader's image. Clavicular stated advisers believed…
Source: Al Jazeera – News ·
GeopoliticsArtist sews names of Gaza children killed by Israel into gown
Welsh artist Diana Williams stitched the names of 300 babies killed by Israel’s genocidal war on Gaza into a gown.
Source: Al Jazeera – News ·
GeopoliticsWhat do Israeli settler attacks on Americans reveal?
Recent attacks on international journalists and a US congressman have once again put a spotlight on settler violence.
Source: Times of India – World ·
GeopoliticsChiefs and Packers emerge as favourites for $120m star wide receiver
The Miami Dolphins’ star player Tyreek Hill has experienced a pretty challenging time in the last few months amid his brutal knee injury, sparking chaos among many. Despite his re…
Source: Inc. ·
EntrepreneurshipFemale Founders Had Their Second-Best Funding Quarter Ever—but 1 Startup Drove 89 Percent of It
The numbers suggest female founders are breaking through. The reality beneath the megadeals is more complicated.
Source: Al Jazeera – News ·
GeopoliticsGaza man builds roadside library from books buried in rubble
Bookseller Mohammad Saad lost his son, his home, and his bookstore in the aftermath of Israel’s war on Gaza.
Source: Al Jazeera – News ·
GeopoliticsUS keeping the Strait of Hormuz open is ‘a massive force problem’
Former NATO analyst says Trump's push for a naval blockade in the Strait of Hormuz would mean a huge military operation.
Source: Times of India – World ·
GeopoliticsJ&K: 18 Amarnath yatris injured in Ramban multi-vehicle collision
Eighteen pilgrims sustained injuries in a multi-vehicle collision involving several buses and a car. The accident occurred on the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway in Ramban distric…
Source: Al Jazeera – News ·
GeopoliticsWorld pays tribute to Qatar’s Father Emir
From Gaza to India, this is how the world paid tribute to Qatar's Father Emir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani.
Source: Times of India – World ·
GeopoliticsJammu and Kashmir: BJP slaps Rs 100 crore notice on Omar over MLA poaching charge
The BJP has issued a Rs 100-crore defamation notice to Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah. This action follows Abdullah's allegations that a BJP functionary attempted …
Source: Inc. ·
EntrepreneurshipThink Your City Is Ruining Your Sleep? New Study Just Revealed the Best and Worst Places for Rest
A new survey of 2,000 Americans just identified the best and worst cities for high-quality rest—and the toxic pre-bedtime habit the best sleepers avoid.
Source: The Hindu – World ·
GeopoliticsAndy Burnham set to be U.K. PM after securing more Labour MPs' support
After receiving the votes of 322 of 403 Labour MPs on the first day of nominations on July 9, he had gained an extra 27 nominations by July 13 afternoon
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsTrump officials turn over withheld evidence in Renee Good, Alex Pretti ICE killings
US President Donald Trump’s administration has turned over to Minneapolis prosecutors evidence it had withheld on immigration agents’ killings of Renee Good and Alex Pretti and w…
Source: Times of India – World ·
Geopolitics‘Democratic decentralisation’: Govt announces hill councils for all 7 Ladakh districts
Ladakh will establish hill development councils in all seven districts to strengthen grassroots governance. This move aims to decentralize power and improve administrative reach a…
Source: Inc. ·
EntrepreneurshipNetflix Is Betting $2 Million on Turning a 90-Year-Old Board Game Into Its Next Cash Cow
Can ‘Monopoly’ become the next reality show hit by leaning into its business bona fides?
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsLindsey Graham’s death removes one of Washington’s most influential China hawks
The death of US Senator Lindsey Graham has removed one of Washington’s most influential advocates of a hardline approach towards China at a moment when Republicans are debating ho…
Source: The New York Times – World ·
GeopoliticsTrump’s Threat to Impose Fees in the Strait of Hormuz Contradicts His Aides
President Trump said the United States could collect tolls or fees, despite Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio saying no country could do so.
Source: TechCrunch ·
Tech & StartupsApple says former employee exploited ‘rare’ bug to download confidential files after leaving for OpenAI
Apple would not comment on the "security breach," which allegedly allowed a former employee to download sensitive files from Apple's network long after he departed the company for…
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