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Source: Times of India – World ·
GeopoliticsMark Cuban warns 'Elons of world' could see wealth wiped out in stock market crash
Billionaire Mark Cuban warns even the wealthiest entrepreneurs face potential fortune loss from stock market crashes. He highlighted his past wealth exceeding Musk and Bezos combi…
Source: BBC News – World ·
GeopoliticsTrump hosts UFC cage fight on the White House lawn
Thousands are expected at the mixed martial arts fight, which coincides with Trump's 80th birthday.
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsThe waste-to-sand plant that could pave the way for China’s zero waste coal goal
In China’s premier coal province Shanxi, a massive project that converts ultra-hard coal waste into high-value industrial materials – has begun operations, bringing the country’s …
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
Geopolitics‘A year is a long time’ – John Lee on whether he will run again in 2027
Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu has said he is focused on accomplishing much more in the final year of his current term, which he described as a “long period for a lot of things …
Source: The Guardian – World ·
GeopoliticsIn Makerfield for the byelection that could change everything - podcast
Helen Pidd goes to Makerfield where the Labour candidate and would-be prime minister Andy Burnham faces Reform UK in a crucial byelection. With reporting from Josh HallidayOn Thur…
Source: Your Story ·
StartupsBIRAC nurturing the biotech sector; Turning bars into classrooms
Several successful biotech startups trace their roots to BIRAC. Cleantech company GPS Renewables, for example, received funding under BIRAC’s Biotechnology Ignition Grant.
Source: Your Story ·
StartupsHow BIRAC is shaping India’s biotech startup ecosystem
The multipronged approach of Biotechnology Industry Research Assistance Council (BIRAC) encompassing funding, infrastructure, networks, market reach has led to expansion of biotec…
Source: The Hindu – World ·
GeopoliticsU.S.-Iran peace deal announced with ‘permanent’ end to military action
Donald Trump said that a peace deal with Iran is “now complete,” announcing the Strait of Hormuz is open and the United States will lift its naval blockade
Source: The New York Times – World ·
GeopoliticsTrump Claims Strait Will Be ‘Permanently Toll-Free’ Under Agreement With Iran
In a call to The New York Times, President Trump praised Russia’s and China’s leaders and described Israel’s prime minister as “a very difficult guy.”
Source: Al Jazeera – News ·
GeopoliticsUS-Iran to sign a ‘peace deal’ on Friday: What we know so far
Trump says a US-Iran deal will be signed this Friday, as Tehran confirms plans to end hostilities.
Source: Your Story ·
StartupsPints, professors, and packed houses: How Pint of View is turning bars into classrooms
Bengaluru-based Pint of View hosts sold-out academic lectures in bars across India, proving that curiosity doesn’t end with college — and that people will happily pay to learn wit…
Source: BBC News – World ·
GeopoliticsUS-Iran deal eases uncertainty over the war - but there is much still to play out
Pakistan says the deal includes Lebanon, but recent ceasefires there have failed to take hold.
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsPursuit of academic excellence in Hong Kong shouldn’t be a deadly race
I’m still reeling from last week’s tragedy in Hong Kong: a mother and her 12-year-old daughter lost their lives to suicide within hours of each other reportedly following an argum…
Source: Times of India – World ·
GeopoliticsDeepti Sharma sets world record with historic five-for against Pakistan
Deepti Sharma achieved a career-best 5/10 and became the highest wicket-taker in Women's T20 Internationals. Her bowling masterclass helped India defeat Pakistan by 64 runs in the…
Source: Times of India – World ·
GeopoliticsNCZ restoration puts focus on delayed mapping of Aravali, conservation zones
In April 2022, National Green Tribunal (NGT) had ordered the Board to complete mapping of NCZ. Experts working for protection of Aravali and NCZ in NCR said the Board should exped…
Source: Al Jazeera – News ·
GeopoliticsTrump allies cheer Iran ‘peace deal’ announcement as Democrats seek clarity
US and Iran say memorandum of understanding to be signed on Friday, but no official terms yet released.
Source: The Guardian – World ·
GeopoliticsKyiv monastery set on fire in night of Russian attacks across Ukraine
Dormition Cathedral of Kyiv Pechersk Lavra, one of Ukraine’s most significant religious sites, and residential buildings hit across capitalUkraine has come under a massive Russian…
Source: The New York Times – World ·
GeopoliticsSinger Oliver Tree Is Said to Have Died in Collision of Helicopters in Brazil
The two helicopters crashed in Rio de Janeiro on Sunday, killing at least six people, the authorities said.
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsChinese boy, 7, ends up in ICU with severe abdominal pain after drinking iced beverages
The case of a seven-year-old Chinese boy who had to be sent to an intensive care unit (ICU) after drinking two iced drinks has triggered a heated online discussion. The boy from c…
Source: Al Jazeera – News ·
GeopoliticsZimbabwe’s climate migrants fear eviction as crackdown intensifies
Many settled in Zimbabwe’s fertile Eastern Highlands after drought left their home areas unable to support farming.
Source: Times of India – World ·
GeopoliticsSkilled blue-collar talent in demand amid AI surge
“Every AI breakthrough has a physical backbone — power grids need an upgrade, cooling systems must be built, and factories increasingly need to be automated. Behind every intellig…
Source: Times of India – World ·
Geopolitics16-yr-old dies minutes after eating ‘safe’ ice cream: What happened to Adriano D’Orsi?
A 16-year-old Italian boy, Adriano D’Orsi, tragically died from a severe milk allergy after eating ice cream. Despite his known allergy and the staff's awareness, a suspected cros…
Source: Al Jazeera – News ·
GeopoliticsIran’s Ghalenoei, Taremi decry US treatment before first World Cup game
Striker Mehdi Taremi says US travel policies are dampening the usual joy the football tournament ignites.
Source: Al Jazeera – News ·
GeopoliticsStock markets soar, oil falls as US, Iran confirm deal to end war
Asian stock markets surge as Washington and Tehran announce agreement to end hostilities and reopen Strait of Hormuz.
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsBaby bonus to continue? We’ll consult widely, John Lee says
The Hong Kong government will conduct a consultation on its slew of pro-baby incentives amid persistently low birth rates, Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu has said, noting that d…
Source: Al Jazeera – News ·
GeopoliticsClaims Israel’s Beirut strike pushed Trump on Iran announcement
US diplomat Alan Eyre says despite the US-Iran ceasefire announcement, there is no deal until it has been formalised.
Source: Times of India – World ·
Geopolitics'Peddi' collection day 11: Ram Charan film sees 13.6% growth
Ram Charan's sports drama 'Peddi' is soaring at the box office, crossing Rs 216 crore net in India and nearing Rs 308 crore worldwide. The film saw a significant jump on its eleve…
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsAbu Dhabi to tap Chinese tech to scale up green economy, energy chief says
The Abu Dhabi government is fast-tracking its push to extensively tap into China’s technologies, from renewable energy and electric vehicles (EVs) to robotics, as it pursues a gre…
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsJapan’s train gropers still prowl as women-only carriages turn 25
Mariko was a teenager the day she found herself alone in a near-empty carriage with a man who sat across from her, exposed himself and began to masturbate. Terrified that fleeing …
Source: Times of India – World ·
GeopoliticsFact check: Are Madonna, BTS, and Shakira getting paid millions for the FIFA World Cup halftime show?
A viral document claiming Madonna, BTS, Shakira, Katy Perry, Burna Boy, and Davido were receiving millions for the FIFA World Cup 2026 halftime show sparked major debate online. T…
Source: Inc. ·
EntrepreneurshipScientists Warn a Popular Joint Supplement May Accelerate Your Risk of Cognitive Decline—Here’s What to Know
New data from researchers at the University of Florida identified a link between a widely used compound and certain brain disorders.
Source: Times of India – World ·
GeopoliticsMandhana scripts history, joins Harmanpreet and Mithali Raj to become ...
Mandhana scored 68 off 44 balls and shared a 91-run partnership with captain Harmanpreet Kaur (36 off 35 balls) after India were reduced to 18 for 2 early in the innings. Richa Gh…
Source: The New York Times – World ·
GeopoliticsIn Israel, Broad Discontent Even Before Deal’s Details Are Known
Israelis across the political spectrum have said the agreement appears to leave fundamental security threats posed by Iran unaddressed.
Source: BBC News – World ·
GeopoliticsAs more US business owners retire many are selling up to their staff
Some six million bosses of American firms will be entering retirement between now and 2035.
Source: Times of India – World ·
GeopoliticsWill Modi take up sailor deaths with Trump, asks Congress
Congress said India should put off the upcoming visit of US trade representatives in view of the killings of seafarers and Rubio’s “threatening language” with Jaishankar. Party pr…
Source: BBC News – World ·
GeopoliticsIs the convertible heading into the sunset?
UK drivers have taken a shine to the SUV but could the fate of the convertible be reversed?
Source: Times of India – World ·
GeopoliticsNEET leak & jobs: Rahul Gandhi to hold town halls across nation
Congress has planned a national outreach that will seek to unite students beyond political affiliations and provide a platform for the affected youth to share their experiences an…
Source: Inc. ·
EntrepreneurshipSleep Number Just Filed for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy—Here’s What Went Wrong After Its $2.18 Billion Pandemic Boom
Sleep Country Canada has made a $415 million opening bid for the mattress manufacturer.
Source: The Guardian – World ·
GeopoliticsPeace deal between US and Iran announced, with strait of Hormuz expected to reopen
Exact terms of the deal not clear amid differing claims from both sides on when access to the global shipping route would be restoredMiddle East crisis – live updates A peace deal…
Source: Al Jazeera – News ·
GeopoliticsWorld Cup nations slam UEFA chief for ‘disappointing’ 48-team criticism
'There's no such thing as an unimportant World Cup match,' 13 World Cup participant nations say in a statement.
Source: BBC News – World ·
GeopoliticsOlé, olé, olé, olé - What makes a memorable World Cup song?
Northern Ireland's contribution to the World Cup song includes tournaments in Mexico, Spain and Italy.
Source: The Guardian – World ·
GeopoliticsUK hypermobility sufferers wait up to 21 years for diagnosis, study suggests
Awareness of disorders such as hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos syndrome is low among British healthcare professionalsPeople in the UK with hypermobility conditions are waiting up to 21 …
Source: The Guardian – World ·
GeopoliticsGlobally significant volcanic event formed Giant’s Causeway, scientists find
Geochronologists say Antrim coastline’s basalt columns developed over 5.5m years – 8m less than thoughtFor centuries, the tale has been passed from generation to generation: how t…
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsHKEX, Kazakhstan’s AIFC ‘engaging’ with miners for dual listings after landmark debut
The Astana International Financial Centre (AIFC) and Hong Kong’s bourse are actively engaging with mining companies in Kazakhstan to explore dual-listing opportunities in the city…
Source: Times of India – World ·
GeopoliticsOil prices tumble 4% as Trump announces Iran deal, Hormuz reopening; Brent falls below $85
Oil prices plummeted as President Trump declared the Iran deal finalised, announcing the immediate, toll-free reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. This move eases fears of energy su…
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