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Source: Al Jazeera – News ·
GeopoliticsSam Bankman-Fried loses appeal to overturn fraud convictions and prison
If the former crypto billionaire loses all remaining avenues, he would be eligible for release in 2044.
Source: Inc. ·
EntrepreneurshipBefore the Massive IPO, Elon Musk Said This in 2008—and It Predicted SpaceX’s Entire Future
During an appearance at the Inc. 5000 conference in 2008, Musk spoke about his entrepreneurial vision and global outlook.
Source: Inc. ·
EntrepreneurshipSpaceX Revealed Its Rocket Launches Are Losing Millions—Here’s How It Actually Makes Money
Rocket launches are just one part of the SpaceX empire—but they’re not the segment bringing in the big bucks.
Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) – World ·
GeopoliticsWorld Cup: Ghana's Partey denied entry to Canada
Thomas Partey, who has pleaded not guilty to several rape and sexual assault charges in the United Kingdom, has been refused a Canadian visa. He will therefore miss his team's Wor…
Source: Al Jazeera – News ·
GeopoliticsUS judge refuses to block Trump’s White House UFC fight
Federal judge rules UFC fight at White House on Trump’s birthday can proceed despite legal challenges.
Source: Times of India – World ·
GeopoliticsHC tells Uttarakhand govt not to deport Pak Sikhs if they pose no threat
The Uttarakhand High Court has halted the deportation of a Pakistani Sikh family residing in Dehradun on a long-term visa. The court directed the state government not to deport th…
Source: Times of India – World ·
GeopoliticsHoroscope Today: Astrological predictions for June 13, 2026
Horoscope Today: Read daily horoscope predictions for June 13, 2026. Know all about the astrological events and influences that will be affecting each of the 12 zodiac signs. Our …
Source: Al Jazeera – News ·
GeopoliticsVenezuela hits out at Trinidad and Tobago in oil spill spat
Caracas warns of environmental and economic damage amid heightened tension with its neighbour.
Source: The Guardian – World ·
GeopoliticsUS-Iran peace deal remains elusive as Trump and Tehran trade conflicting claims
US president dismisses Iranian media reports agreement is close, despite earlier suggesting a deal could be signed this weekendMiddle East crisis – live updatesProspects for an im…
Source: Al Jazeera – News ·
GeopoliticsIndia’s West Bengal pushes out Muslim Bangladeshis
Thousands of Muslim Bangladeshis have been detained or deported under West Bengal's new BJP government.
Source: Times of India – World ·
GeopoliticsDelta Air Lines flight forced to divert after mysterious odour reported in cockpit
Here are 4 clear bullet points summarizing the article: • TOI World Desk is dedicated to providing the latest news and diverse perspectives on global events. • The team of journa…
Source: Al Jazeera – News ·
GeopoliticsUN adopts treaty setting standards for gig economy workers
The protections included in the world-first agreement include enforcing minimum wage requirements and obligations.
Source: Al Jazeera – News ·
GeopoliticsAt least one killed and nine hospitalised in Midland, Texas shooting
Authorities in Midland, Texas, say that suspected attacker confirmed dead after shooting and standoff with police.
Source: The Guardian – World ·
GeopoliticsCanada police investigate whether Toronto police death linked to global terror attacks
Constable Marc Pinizzotto, 43, was killed while executing search warrants related to a shooting at US consulateAuthorities in Canada are investigating whether the killing of a Tor…
Source: The Guardian – World ·
GeopoliticsChaotic talks on a US-Iran deal continue on the Trump rollercoaster
Amid rhetoric, market uncertainty and tit-for-tat exchanges, the two sides are still trying to find a way out of the impasseGreat news! Donald Trump has said the US and Iran are o…
Source: Wired ·
Tech & StartupsDonald Trump’s White House UFC Event Would Be Embarrassing Anywhere
A Monster Energy–sponsored MMA show on the White House’s South Lawn was never going to be the height of dignity. But UFC Freedom 250 is failing to clear even the lowest bar.
Source: Times of India – World ·
GeopoliticsUS weighed ground operation to seize Iran's uranium, Trump paused it: Report
America considered sending troops to Iran to seize its nuclear material. President Donald Trump paused the plan due to worries about retaliation and American lives. The operation …
Source: The New York Times – World ·
GeopoliticsIsrael Is Building Army Base in Jenin, Flouting 1990s Pact With Palestinians
Critics say the move would help the Israeli military protect increased settlement activity near Palestinian population centers in the West Bank.
Source: IEEE Spectrum ·
EngineeringAward-Winning Researcher Trains Robots to Make Educated Guesses
Yen-Ling Kuo always wanted to understand how things worked. When she was growing up in Taiwan, reading the story of Michael Faraday in elementary school piqued her curiosity about…
Source: Inc. ·
EntrepreneurshipSpaceX’s Biggest Impact Has Nothing to Do With Its Stock Price
SpaceX’s IPO is stirring controversy. But its technology is already changing lives in places the internet never reached.
Source: Times of India – World ·
GeopoliticsOne year after Air India Ahmedabad crash, no report released
The London-bound AI171 crashed immediately after taking off from Ahmedabad airport on June 12, 2025. Of the 242 people on board, 241 were killed, and 19 other victims were from th…
Source: Wired ·
Tech & StartupsChinese Drivers Are Using Tiny Plastic Heads to Fool Tesla’s Autopilot Safeguards
A cottage industry of celebrity figurines, blinking screens, and other DIY gadgets is helping drivers bypass Tesla's distracted-driving controls.
Source: Wired ·
Tech & StartupsElon Musk Is the World’s First Trillionaire
SpaceX’s stock market debut has thrust the richest man in the universe into an unexplored frontier of wealth.
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsUS ‘80-85%’ confident of signing peace deal with Iran, senior official says
The Trump administration on Friday said that it is “80-85 per cent” confident of signing the peace agreement with Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and end the war in the Middle…
Source: Times of India – World ·
GeopoliticsPlanning of cities must be people-centric, says Khattar as Brics forum adopts urban pact
Cities must prioritize people and their needs, according to Housing Minister Manohar Lal, as BRICS nations adopted a declaration for inclusive urban development. The 'Cities for P…
Source: Times of India – World ·
GeopoliticsVaibhav Sooryavanshi's 10-year-old younger brother Aashirwad slams century
Younger brother Aashirwad Sooryavanshi, aged 10, has scored a brilliant century in a local practice match, mirroring the cricketing talent of his elder brother Vaibhav. Vaibhav, a…
Source: The Hindu – World ·
GeopoliticsUN experts condemn crackdown on women by Afghan morality police
"Allegations that women were detained for dress code violations are deeply concerning and may constitute arbitrary and unlawful detention, as it appears to penalise the exercise o…
Source: Inc. ·
EntrepreneurshipSpaceX Made Investors Audition to Give It Money. The Reason Explains Everything About Elon Musk
The company’s record-breaking IPO is the latest example of a management style that keeps Musk involved in decisions many chief executives typically delegate.
Source: TechCrunch ·
Tech & StartupsMistral is rumored to be raising €3B at €20B valuation
The funding round would value the company at around €20 billion (about $23.15 billion), nearly double its Series C valuation of €11.7 billion.
Source: Times of India – World ·
GeopoliticsCristiano Ronaldo fired back at critics as World Cup doubts continue growing
Cristiano Ronaldo pushed back against fitness concerns ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup after ESPN FC shared his response to reporters. The Portugal captain said, “Physically? I’m…
Source: Times of India – World ·
GeopoliticsAmarnath Yatra: Shah orders multi-layered security, pushes tech-driven pilgrim safety
Home Minister Amit Shah has ordered a robust, multi-layered security grid for the Amarnath Yatra, utilizing advanced technology like drones and CCTV. He stressed securing tourist …
Source: Inc. ·
EntrepreneurshipThe Knicks Triumphed Over a 29-Point Deficit Using This $47 Billion Tech Giant’s Playbook
Panicking often leads to fatal mistakes because becoming emotional leads to rash, impulsive decisions.
Source: Times of India – World ·
GeopoliticsDelhiites to pay more for power from next month
Delhi power bills are set to increase for lakhs of consumers as the DERC allows discoms to recover higher fuel and power purchase costs. Consumers in BYPL areas will see a 5.7% ri…
Source: The Hindu – World ·
GeopoliticsPhilippines protests China's sanctions against its Defence Chief as 'unfriendly act'
The Chinese government also prohibited individuals and groups in China from having any transaction with Mr. Teodoro and his family “to uphold China's sovereignty, security and dev…
Source: Inc. ·
EntrepreneurshipHis Manager Gave Him the Keys— Then He Learned Why
Harrison Allen Lewis went from scooping ice cream at Baskin-Robbins to becoming a CIO for major enterprises. He says the lesson that shaped his entire career came from the worst m…
Source: Times of India – World ·
GeopoliticsTu cheez badi hain....Musk Musk: A small step for SpaceX, a giant leap to a trillion for Elon
Elon Musk has achieved a historic milestone by becoming the world’s first trillionaire, driven by the soaring valuation from SpaceX’s IPO. His vision for reusable rockets and inte…
Source: Wired ·
Tech & StartupsChina Didn’t Make Americans Hate Data Centers
GOP lawmakers, tech investors, and even OpenAI have tied the anti-data-center movement in the US to Chinese interference. Experts say it’s much more complicated than that.
Source: Times of India – World ·
Geopolitics'I don't wear a watch': Nvidia CEO reveals the best career advice he ever received
Here are four clear bullet points summarizing the article: • Forbes releases list of 250 most successful living immigrant Americans. • The list celebrates America's 250th anniver…
Source: The Hindu – World ·
GeopoliticsU.S. plans to slash fighter jets, warships to NATO in Europe: report
U.S. President Donald Trump has called the alliance a "paper tiger" and its members "cowards" in frustration that they have not joined the U.S.-Israeli war against Iran
Source: Inc. ·
EntrepreneurshipBefore SpaceX Was a Tech Giant, Elon Musk Made This Bold Claim: ‘I Have Not Met Anyone Who Could Do This’
In 2007, former Inc. writer Max Chafkin described the entrepreneur as someone who “just might change the world.” He turned out to be right.
Source: Inc. ·
EntrepreneurshipGen-Z Won’t Skip This 60-Minute Habit—It’s Making Them Better at Their Jobs
The simplest productivity upgrade might be the one we’ve been skipping. Gen-Z is proving that stepping away from work can actually make you better at it.
Source: TechCrunch ·
Tech & StartupsRobinhood sees ‘record-breaking’ traffic after SpaceX stock debuts
The trading platform says some customers experienced intermittent disruptions, but those issues have resolved.
Source: Inc. ·
EntrepreneurshipDisney World Has Quietly Removed More Than 400 Alligators Over the Past 10 Years—Here’s Why
A decade after a fatal attack reshaped resort policies, Disney appears to remain committed to expelling the animals from its resort.
Source: BBC News – World ·
GeopoliticsMother finds body of missing son two days after Kenya's Ebola quarantine centre protests
Sylvester Muigai Ndung'u was in Nanyuki to fetch a school uniform on Tuesday, his mother says.
Source: The Hindu – World ·
GeopoliticsMusk becomes world's first trillionaire as SpaceX shares jump
The blockbuster operation, which raised more than $75 billion, is expected to kick off a series of major IPOs by AI companies in the coming months
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