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Source: Inc. ·
EntrepreneurshipThe Robot Butler Boom Has Begun—and China Is Way Ahead
The robot butler era has begun—and China is leading the charge. But the machines that cook and clean still can’t handle real homes. Here’s why.
Source: The Hindu – World ·
GeopoliticsCongo reports large daily jump in Ebola cases a month after outbreak was declared
Congolese authorities report a large daily increase in Ebola cases as the virus without a approved medicine or vaccine spreads rapidly
Source: The New York Times – World ·
GeopoliticsGulf Countries Confront Questions About Relying on U.S. for Protection
Iran targeted Bahrain, Qatar, the United Arab Emirates and other American allies in the Middle East during the war, harming their economies and military sectors.
Source: Times of India – World ·
GeopoliticsAfter missing Matoshree meeting, UBT MP meets Shinde Sena minister in Delhi
Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Deshmukh met Union minister Pratap Jadhav, fueling defection speculation after skipping a party meeting. While Jadhav cited personal reasons for the meet…
Source: The Guardian – World ·
GeopoliticsSouth African jazz pianist Abdullah Ibrahim dies aged 91
The accomplished musician, who recorded over 70 albums in his career, died peacefully in Germany after a short illnessThe South African jazz composer and pianist Abdullah Ibrahim …
Source: The Hindu – World ·
GeopoliticsChina says growing its military helps world peace
A Lowy Institute report said that China is capable of a direct missile strike on Australia and the threat of such a move is growing as Beijing amasses long-range and hypersonic we…
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsTrump to hold political rally on July 4 to mark US 250th anniversary
US President Donald Trump announced plans on Monday for a major “rally” in Washington on the July 4 Independence Day, further imposing his political brand on celebrations of the U…
Source: Inc. ·
EntrepreneurshipUniversities Have Never Looked Better. AI Is Quietly Making Them Optional
As AI makes knowledge abundant, universities are becoming more polished—but less essential. Why the future of authority may no longer live on campus.
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsUS, Iran sign preliminary Hormuz deal ahead of formal ceremony
A senior US official on Monday said that President Donald Trump and Vice-President J.D. Vance had signed the memorandum of understanding electronically with Iran to formally reope…
Source: NBC News – World ·
GeneralTrump says the Strait of Hormuz will be 'completely open' by Friday
While meeting with French President Emmnual Macron at the G7 summit, President Donald Trump said that the Strait of Hormuz will fully reopen and that he expects the agreement with…
Source: BBC News – World ·
GeopoliticsMSF staff abused Sudanese refugees in sex-for-food scandal
Some victims said they chose not to speak out because they feared staff would cut off access to aid.
Source: Inc. ·
EntrepreneurshipFox Just Announced Plans to Buy Roku for $22 Billion. Here’s How It Could Change TV Streaming, According to Experts
Fox is seeking to acquire the company’s operating system, advertising business, and viewing data.
Source: Inc. ·
EntrepreneurshipForget Ordinary PTO: Why Companies Like BambooHR and Calendly Are Funding Employee Vacations
While the U.S. lags behind on legally required time off, cutting-edge companies are digging into their pockets to fund trips, boost morale, and lower turnover.
Source: NBC News – World ·
GeneralRenewed fighting between Israel and Hezbollah could scupper the U.S-Iran deal
Israel’s more focused fight against the Iran-backed Hezbollah militia in Lebanon still has the power to disrupt U.S. efforts to resolve its war with Iran.
Source: Times of India – World ·
Geopolitics150 kph and rising: Ashok Sharma gets India A call-up
Ashok Sharma's rapid rise continues as the 23-year-old pacer earns an India A call-up for the Sri Lanka tri-series after replacing injured Yudhvir Singh. Fresh from a domestic swi…
Source: Inc. ·
EntrepreneurshipWith Zero Words, Levi’s Turned a Tricky FIFA World Cup Rule Into a Viral Brand Moment
If there’s one thing football fans appreciate, it’s bucking FIFA regulations.
Source: Inc. ·
EntrepreneurshipStanford Graduates Just Staged a Mass Walkout on Google’s CEO—and It Had Nothing to Do With AI
Sundar Pichai, the CEO of Google, faced backlash during his appearance as the school’s commencement speaker this weekend. Here’s why.
Source: The New York Times – World ·
GeopoliticsDeal to Reopen Hormuz Kicks Off Long Effort to Ease Energy Crisis
The pace of the recovery will depend on how confident companies are that the deal between the United States and Iran will hold and be extended.
Source: The Guardian – World ·
GeopoliticsWill US-Iran peace deal hold? – The Latest
The US and Iran have reached a tentative deal to end the conflict in the Middle East, but competing claims from Donald Trump and Tehran have left the details shrouded in uncertain…
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsEU says China trained Russian troops as bloc weighs tougher stance on Beijing
The European Union’s top diplomat, Kaja Kallas, said on Monday that the bloc has verified reports that China’s military has been “training Russian military personnel to fight in U…
Source: The New York Times – World ·
GeopoliticsTwo Men Found Guilty in Arson Attacks Targeting U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer
The men were convicted of conspiring to set fire to properties and a car linked to the prime minister after one of them was recruited on a Russian-language Telegram account.
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsHong Kong market sample tests positive for H9 bird flu after boy infected
A sample collected from a market in Hong Kong has tested positive for bird flu H9, days after a two-year-old boy who visited the venue contracted a mild strain of the infectious d…
Source: The Guardian – World ·
GeopoliticsWheels of justice turn (very) slowly: moped stolen in 1984 returned to owner
Garelli bike recovered by police in Italy after they spotted it without licence plate during roadside checkA moped stolen from a northern Italian town in 1984 has been traced and …
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsRelief and wariness: Asia watches US-Iran deal for real impact
The US-Iran peace deal is likely to bring immediate relief but not yet reassurance for Asia, as leaders across the region watch whether the Strait of Hormuz reopens, oil prices ea…
Source: TechCrunch ·
Tech & StartupsCybersecurity vets protest ‘dangerous’ US government ban on Anthropic’s most powerful models
A group made up of dozens of cybersecurity experts urged the White House to remove export-control restrictions on Anthropic’s Fable and Mythos models, arguing that the order is go…
Source: The Washington Post – World ·
GeopoliticsAfter news of Iran peace deal, Lebanese return home to assess wreckage
Some war-weary residents displaced from the south found relative quiet, with guarded optimism that Trump will pressure Israel to adhere to a truce.
Source: Inc. ·
EntrepreneurshipNew Study Finds 40 Percent of Passengers Fail the Most Vital Airplane Evacuation Rule—Here’s How It’s Changing Aviation Safety
If there isn’t a shift in behavior, some industry experts say airlines may be forced to change their safety protocols.
Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) – World ·
GeopoliticsStrait of Hormuz reopening won't end shipping risks
A proposed US-Iran deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz is raising hopes for global shipping and oil markets. But naval mines, high insurance costs and geopolitical risks mean disr…
Source: MIT Technology Review ·
AI / Deep TechThis man with ALS is “the first power user” of a brain implant that lets him speak
Casey Harrell has had a set of electrodes embedded in his brain for almost three years. Harrell, who has amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) and is paralyzed, first used his brain…
Source: The New York Times – World ·
GeopoliticsJaded and Exhausted, Many Iranians Shrug at World Cup
The successes of Iran’s national soccer team used to be a source of celebration. Now, many Iranians can barely muster the energy to care.
Source: Inc. ·
EntrepreneurshipGartner Predicts AI Will Eliminate 50 Percent of These Management Roles by 2026. Here’s Why It’s Actually Good News
The prediction that’s making a lot of managers nervous is the wrong thing to panic about.
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsJapan, Italy to boost tech, critical minerals cooperation
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi and her Italian counterpart Giorgia Meloni agreed on Monday to deepen cooperation in advanced technologies such as semiconductors and streng…
Source: Inc. ·
EntrepreneurshipAI Was Supposed to Replace Sales Teams. Here’s What’s Happening Instead
The popular argument goes something like this: AI has collapsed the cost of building software, so ‘distribution is the new moat.’ It’s really just a starting point.
Source: The Guardian – World ·
GeopoliticsOne Nation branch official defended Hitler Youth and called Aboriginal people ‘stone age’ in racist posts
Exclusive: Aboriginal Australians and migrants the targets of John Drew, who claims he was once kicked out of Pauline Hanson’s party for being ‘too radical’ – but is now a branch …
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsAfter US-Iran accord and oil-price plunge, analysts warn of ‘grey area’ for Chinese firms
As plunging oil prices signal broad market optimism following an initial deal between the United States and Iran, attention has turned to whether Chinese firms sanctioned for Iran…
Source: Inc. ·
EntrepreneurshipWhy AI May Be the Best Thing to Happen to Creativity in Decades
You’re not watching creativity die. You’re watching the gate come down.
Source: Your Story ·
StartupsPM Modi and President Macron inaugurate Bharat Innovates 2026 in Nice, opening India's deep-tech showcase to the world
Bharat Innovates 2026 opened in Nice on 14 June 2026, with PM Modi, President Macron and Piyush Goyal launching India's deep-tech showcase, followed by its first cross-border MoUs…
Source: The New York Times – World ·
GeopoliticsWhy the U.S.-Iran Deal Might Work, and Why It Might Not
For all of the cautious optimism surrounding the framework agreement, some of the toughest issues lie ahead, and the deal could still fall apart.
Source: TechCrunch ·
Tech & StartupsSpaceX’s biggest-ever IPO just grew to $85.7 billion raised
SpaceX's IPO underwriters maxed out their share purchases, adding to an already historic amount of money raised.
Source: TechCrunch ·
Tech & StartupsUK unveils sweeping social media ban for users under 16
The ban would apply to a range of social media platforms, including Snapchat, TikTok, YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, and X.
Source: TechCrunch ·
Tech & StartupsSalesforce acquires AI customer service platform Fin for $3.6B
Salesforce says it wants to use Fin's team and technology to improve Agentforce, its existing enterprise platform that businesses can use to build custom AI agents that automate t…
Source: NBC News – World ·
GeneralIn Iran, hopes and fears over what’s next as deal framework reached with U.S.
TEHRAN, Iran — The news felt like a wave of relief after weeks of counterclaims and strikes
Source: BBC News – World ·
GeopoliticsBowen: Iran deal ends Trump's war that revealed limit of US dominance
The deal to end fighting and re-open the Strait of Hormuz leaves the sides where they were 24 hours before the war - only with thousands now dead.
Source: The Guardian – World ·
GeopoliticsArgentinian activist who spent 50 years looking for disappeared son dies
Outpouring of public grief for Lidia ‘Taty’ Almeida, leader of group of mothers that has marched every week since 1977The human rights activist Lidia “Taty” Almeida – who spent mo…
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
Geopolitics34 fetuses found in Polish doctor’s garden
A Polish doctor has been taken into custody after 34 human fetuses were found buried in the garden of her former home, the authorities said on Monday. Magdalena H. – a 57-year-old…
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