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Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsWas Kim Jong-un the real winner from Chinese President Xi Jinping’s visit to North Korea?
Chinese President Xi Jinping’s visit to North Korea this week helped to improve Kim Jong-un’s international standing and gave him a “big strategic win”, analysts said. Pyongyang h…
Source: Inc. ·
EntrepreneurshipThe Creator Economy’s Biggest Winners May Never Go Viral
Followers are nice. Trust pays better.
Source: The Hindu – World ·
GeopoliticsNorth Korea condemns U.S. missile sale approval to South Korea, KCNA says
The official cited the U.S. State Department’s approval of a nearly $300 million foreign military sale of advanced air-to-air missiles and related equipment to South Korea as t…
Source: The Hindu – World ·
GeopoliticsWatch: U.S.-Iran peace deal signing expected within 24 hours, says Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif
Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif says the United States and Iran are expected to sign a peace agreement within the next 24 hours, marking a major step toward ending months o…
Source: Times of India – World ·
GeopoliticsExplained: Why fuel, fertilisers & forex are so important right now
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman recently urged the country to focus on fuel, fertiliser and foreign exchange and underlined that PM Narendra Modi’s appeal to conserve foreign …
Source: The New York Times – World ·
GeopoliticsThe Scientific Quest for Perfect World Cup Pitch
Every match must be played on natural grass that gives players as consistent a surface as possible, no matter the venue. Cue the years of sod studies.
Source: The Hindu – World ·
GeopoliticsMyanmar detains U.S. businessman who wrote about the 2021 coup: report
U.S. businessman Adam Castillo was detained in Myanmar over breach of trust related to his new book on the 2021 military coup
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsChina accuses US of power abuse with expanded blacklist of Chinese firms
Beijing has warned of a resolute response to the Pentagon’s newly expanded blacklist of Chinese companies, accusing Washington of using national security as a pretext to curb the …
Source: The Hindu – World ·
GeopoliticsFuneral for slain Iranian Supreme Leader Khamenei set for July, as deal to end war nears
Khamenei, was killed in Israeli and U.S. strikes on Iran in February
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsFuneral for slain Iranian supreme leader Khamenei set for July
Iran’s state-run news agency said on Saturday funeral processions for its former supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, would be held in July, as mediators say an agreement to en…
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsWhy SpaceX may not be a model for Chinese companies to copy
China should not try to copy SpaceX despite the US company’s successful IPO, a leading economist has said. The company raised US$75 billion when it went public on Friday and made …
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsHow to say ‘tomato sauce’ in Cantonese? Miss Hong Kong hopeful sparks culture debate
Fluency in Cantonese has captured public attention after a mainland Chinese contestant in a celebrated Hong Kong beauty queen contest spoke about her difficulties learning the lan…
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsChinese team flags life-threatening ‘glaring weakness’ in Nasa’s Artemis programme
In the 21st century race to the moon, there is a question that engineers must ask: what happens when the main engine fails? China and the United States are answering this in contr…
Source: Inc. ·
EntrepreneurshipThe FDA Just Approved the First New Ingredient in Sunscreen in 2 Decades—but Founders Have Been Preparing for This Moment for Years
For 20 years, American brands have lost customers to foreign competitors. Yet, a historic regulatory breakthrough is about to completely change the U.S. market.
Source: Inc. ·
EntrepreneurshipPeople Are Paying $59 to Make Their Phones Worse. The Reason Why Speaks Volumes About the Tech World Right Now
The industry spent decades engineering effort out of everything. Now a wave of premium products is putting it back.
Source: BBC News – World ·
GeopoliticsSwitzerland to vote on plan to cap population at 10 million
The right-wing Swiss People's Party calls the plan a "sustainability initiative", but opponents say it is a recipe for chaos.
Source: The Hindu – World ·
Geopolitics21 terrorists killed in Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Province
Among those killed in North Waziristan district over the last 72 hours were four ring leaders belonging to Fitna-al-Khwarij, wanted for their involvement in numerous terrorist act…
Source: Wired ·
Tech & StartupsMeet the New Dyson Vacuums: V16 Piston Animal, V10 Konical, V8 Cyclone (2026)
The rest of Dyson’s promised 2026 vacuum lineup is here, from the new Dyson V16 Piston Animal to an updated version of the favored Dyson V8 Cyclone.
Source: The Hindu – World ·
GeopoliticsSwedish fighters intercept Russian jets near border
Swedish airspace was not violated in connection with the incidents, Sweden’s military said
Source: Inc. ·
Entrepreneurship5 Small Business Ideas Perfect for Gen Z Entrepreneurs
These small business ideas let aspiring Gen Z business owners monetize their creativity and technical skills.
Source: Inc. ·
EntrepreneurshipMelinda French Gates Just Revealed the Health Crisis She Was Completely Blindsided By
The philanthropist recently announced that she will direct $215 million to women’s health initiatives.
Source: Wired ·
Tech & StartupsHow Can Soccer Players Bend Their Shots in Midair?
As World Cup action kicks off, we look at the physics of the beautiful game.
Source: TechCrunch ·
Tech & StartupsThe FBI built its own replica small town to simulate real-world cyberattacks
Hidden inside a building in Alabama, the FBI has created its own small town as a dedicated cyber training ground for simulating cyberattacks.
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsIndia military transport plane crash kills 5
Five Indian air force personnel were killed when a military plane crashed while landing at a base in the country’s remote northeast on Saturday, the military said in a statement. …
Source: Wired ·
Tech & StartupsEcoFlow PowerOcean Battery Review: Cutting My Bill in Half
Whether you want to buy cheaper electricity, store solar energy, or guard against outages, EcoFlow’s home battery might be just what you need.
Source: Wired ·
Tech & StartupsThe FCC Wants to Kill Burner Phones
Plus: AI bug hunting fuels Microsoft’s biggest-ever Patch Tuesday, ShinyHunters ransomware gang exploits an Oracle zero-day, and more.
Source: The Hindu – World ·
GeopoliticsExplained | Switzerland’s population cap proposal and what it would mean for Europe
The country will vote in a referendum on June 14 to cap the population at 10 million by introducing stricter immigration rules as the population reaches 9.5 million
Source: NBC News – World ·
GeneralTrump and Iranian officials give differing accounts of deal timeline
A U.S.-Iran deal could be sealed within days, according to President Donald Trump, Iranian officials and key mediator Pakistan, with a memorandum of understanding expected to reop…
Source: The Hindu – World ·
GeopoliticsLebanon reports Israeli strikes in south after evacuation warning
Israeli airstrikes hit several areas covered by the warning, including the villages of Rihan and Sujud, located not far from Nabatieh
Source: Times of India – World ·
GeopoliticsLt Gen Dhiraj Seth appointed next Army chief, to take charge on June 30
Here are four clear bullet points summarizing the article: • Lieutenant General Dhiraj Seth is appointed as the next Chief of the Army. • He is currently serving as the Vice Chie…
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsPolice seize HK$7.2m of drugs, target syndicate recruiting using online gaming
Hong Kong police have arrested four men and seized 9.5kg (20.9lbs) of suspected drugs worth about HK$7.2 million (US$918,850) in a case involving two mainland Chinese men allegedl…
Source: The New York Times – World ·
GeopoliticsUnfinished Business
We like it when projects are completed, but what if we could abide comfortably in the toiling and striving it takes to get them there?
Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) – World ·
GeopoliticsGermany news: Hopes high ahead of first World Cup match
Germany is to play World Cup debutant Curacao on Sunday at its first appearance in this year's soccer championship. And another German-French defense project seems to be in jeopar…
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsCan America sustain a war with China? New reports raise questions
The United States can launch stealth bombers across continents, track missiles from space and deploy forces anywhere on the planet. But as the nation approaches its 250th birthday…
Source: The New York Times – World ·
GeopoliticsAn Honored Canadian Journalist on the Importance of Investigative Reporting
Our Times colleague Susanne Craig was back home in Canada to be honored for her extraordinary career, which began in Calgary, Alberta, her hometown.
Source: Inc. ·
EntrepreneurshipMy John-Wick-Inspired AI Agent Team is Dangerous – Let’s Create Yours
If you’re not having fun learning AI, you’re doing it wrong.
Source: Wired ·
Tech & StartupsRivian’s CEO on Tesla’s Cybertruck, Ferrari’s Luce, and What Happens If the R2 Fails
RJ Scaringe, the CEO of Rivian Automotive, joined us for a wide-ranging interview about how his company’s new electric SUV fits into the current EV industry, and what comes next.
Source: Times of India – World ·
GeopoliticsCanada's sixth-largest state Manitoba retires student pathway to permanent residency
Manitoba has closed its Career Employment Pathway for international graduates, effective immediately. Candidates with active EOIs and six months of provincial work experience can …
Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) – World ·
GeopoliticsAnthropic cuts top-tier AI access after US foreigner ban
The firm said it was ordered to block foreign nationals from accessing its state of the art Fable 5 and Mythos 5 AI models on national security grounds.
Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) – World ·
GeopoliticsIran war: Trump says deal to be signed on Sunday
Mediator Pakistan has said the deal could be finalized "in the next 24 hours," but Iran says an agreement is unlikely to be confirmed on Sunday. DW has more.
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
Geopolitics2 rare owl chicks born in Hong Kong breeding success
Two rare brown wood owls have been bred at a botanic garden in Hong Kong, with the two chicks growing their flight feathers last month. Kadoorie Farm and Botanic Garden in Tai Po …
Source: The New York Times – World ·
GeopoliticsBrazilians Revive a World Cup Ritual to Cheer on Their National Team
After years of dampened enthusiasm about the World Cup, Brazilians are excited about their national team again — and they’re showing it by painting the streets.
Source: The New York Times – World ·
GeopoliticsRussia Is Rich in Ballistic Missiles. Ukraine Is Short of Ways to Stop Them.
Ukraine is running out of American-made Patriot air-defense interceptors, and is pleading for more.
Source: Inc. ·
EntrepreneurshipBefore You Spend a Dollar on Marketing, Steal These 2 Partnership Strategies
One company a cruise line. The other borrowed an artist. Both spent virtually nothing.
Source: Wired ·
Tech & StartupsA German Court Has Ruled That Google Is Liable for False Statements Generated by AI Overviews
The ruling holds that a company that designs, trains, operates, and manages an AI system must assume legal liability for any damages caused by the responses it generates.
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