Current Affairs
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Source: The Guardian – World ·
GeopoliticsFrance accuses Israeli firm of interfering in Scottish elections and targeting SNP
Cyber agency says BlackCore targeted John Swinney, as well as interfering in New York and French electionsFrance’s cybersecurity agency has accused the Israeli tech company BlackC…
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsUS-China talks need to be ‘institutionalised’ to ease tensions in AI era: Haass
The United States and China should hold regular high-level meetings and deepen cooperation on emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence, as greater transparency is ess…
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsPLA scientists propose a plan to destroy US carrier groups from 3,000km away
As the United States quietly pulls its most precious military assets away from the coasts of Asia, they are falling back to places like Guam in Micronesia, a US island territory f…
Source: Wired ·
Tech & StartupsCrypto Guys Bought the Answer to the CIA’s Mysterious Kryptos Sculpture
They swear they haven’t peeked at the closely guarded secret and that they’ll keep the cryptographic competition going.
Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) – World ·
GeopoliticsIran-US deal: What are the main sticking points?
The US and Iran may be nearing a breakthrough, according to Donald Trump. DW looks at what has emerged so far, and the key risks and challenges shaping any possible agreement.
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsPaul Chan praises blockbuster film about Teochew community during local premiere
Hong Kong’s finance chief praised a blockbuster film about the Teochew community as it premiered locally on Friday, and highlighted the ethnic group’s contributions to the city’s …
Source: Your Story ·
StartupsMeesho acquires B2B commerce platform Kirana Club for Rs 202 Cr
The acquisition gives Meesho deeper access into the grocery market and a platform for B2B play across categories.
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsIntern doctor arrested for allegedly accessing patient data without authorisation
An intern doctor has been arrested by Hong Kong police on suspicion of accessing patient data without authorisation and fired from her hospital, according to an insider and medica…
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsStarmer says he won’t ‘walk away’ after minister Healey’s shock resignation
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Friday rejected the idea that he had lost authority in his role, and said he would fight to keep his job, adding that anyone who wanted t…
Source: Your Story ·
StartupsFrom the Ocean to the World: Bharat Innovates India’s Blue Economy Moment
India will take its top 120 deep-tech ventures to Nice, France, for Bharat Innovates 2026, an initiative of the Ministry of Education of India.
Source: Your Story ·
StartupsIndia’s next phase of growth will be driven by innovation
India’s next phase of growth will be shaped by how effectively it turns ideas into institutions, enterprises and technologies for the world.
Source: Wired ·
Tech & StartupsA White Supremacist Youth Group Helped Orchestrate the Belfast Riots
After Elon Musk and Tommy Robinson stoked anger over a horrific knife attack in Belfast, a youth group linked to a global neo-Nazi movement quietly orchestrated anti-immigrant rio…
Source: The Hindu – World ·
GeopoliticsU.K. PM Starmer says he has not lost authority, will fight to stay in job
“I’m not going to walk away,” Mr. Starmer told the BBC, making his first public comments since Healey’s shock resignation. With rivals expected to launch a contest to replace h…
Source: The New York Times – World ·
GeopoliticsJapan Pushes Back on Trump’s Anime Posts
The use of anime imagery online by President Trump and his administration has strained diplomatic ties with Japan and drawn criticism from creators and fans.
Source: Your Story ·
StartupsByju Raveendran gets temporary relief after Singapore High Court grants stay
Singapore’s High Court has stayed the committal and surrender provisions of a civil contempt order against Byju Raveendran, pending his appeal against the finding.
Source: Times of India – World ·
GeopoliticsViral pregnancy yoga video sparks debate over safety of advanced poses at 39 weeks
A pregnant woman's advanced yoga at 39 weeks sparked online debate, highlighting the nuanced safety of exercise during pregnancy. While movement is encouraged for healthy pregnanc…
Source: Inc. ·
EntrepreneurshipSocial Security: Map Shows Benefits Crisis by State, Insolvency by 2032
Americans could see their payments drop by $500 a month, with the agency’s money predicted to run out in just seven years.
Source: NBC News – World ·
General2026 World Cup kicks off in Mexico as U.S. prepares to face off with Paraguay
The first day of the 2026 World Cup kicked off in Mexico amid red cards and excitement. Mexico scored the first goal and victory of the tournament when they beat South Africa 2-0 …
Source: The Guardian – World ·
GeopoliticsAn ideological tug-of-war: the pressures facing Iran’s World Cup squad in US
Flag bans, travel headaches and a religious regime video among bumps in road, as team prepares to be first to play in country with which it is at warIran will present a major chal…
Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) – World ·
GeopoliticsCuracao's World Cup dream: 'Nothing is impossible'
Curacao is the smallest nation ever to qualify for a World Cup. The Caribbean island is abuzz ahead of their first match on football's biggest stage – against four-time champions …
Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) – World ·
GeopoliticsSahel juntas are 'crushing' basic freedoms
In the Sahel countries of Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger, military rulers are increasingly clamping down on press freedom and freedom of expression. Many journalists, bloggers and …
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsChina’s ban on Philippine defence chief and family seen as warning shot to Manila
China’s decision to ban Philippine Defence Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jnr and his family from Chinese territory has taken Beijing’s maritime feud with Manila into unusually person…
Source: The Hindu – World ·
GeopoliticsIndia sends measles vaccines, medical supplies to Maldives amid rising cases
India has dispatched a consignment of 20,000 doses of measles vaccines and approximately 3 tonnes of medical supplies to support the Maldives, the Ministry of External Affairs said
Source: Inc. ·
EntrepreneurshipWant to Turn Failure Into Progress, and Even Happiness? Research Shows You Just Need to Tell Yourself the Right Stories
Fortunately, you get to choose whether failure is something to avoid, or learn from.
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsCourt extends order against college finance chief in HK$25m embezzlement case
A Hong Kong court has extended an injunction restraining the finance chief of a private college, his wife and two other defendants from handling more than HK$25 million in alleged…
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsKim Jong-un turns out to be the cleverest of them all
Even Western pundits grudgingly admitted the summit between President Xi Jinping and North Korean leader Kim Jong-un was a success. Both sides, according to Bloomberg, “appear to …
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsUS and Iran inch closer to signing deal to reopen Strait of Hormuz
The US and Iran may sign an agreement to reopen the Strait of Hormuz on the sidelines of the Group of Seven world leaders summit next week, according to senior officials. A senior…
Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) – World ·
GeopoliticsWhy is Bulgaria banning arms supplies to Ukraine?
Bulgaria's new government has banned state arms supplies to Ukraine. The ban does not, however, affect commercial exports, raising the question as to whether the move was aimed mo…
Source: The Washington Post – World ·
GeopoliticsPope Leo defends migrants while saying they should reconsider their journeys
As he finished a seven-day visit to Spain, the pope articulated a fuller position on migration, including the “right” of nations to protect their borders.
Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) – World ·
GeopoliticsIndia bets big on domestic drones for future warfare
India is preparing to place its largest-ever military drone order, a procurement worth more than $2 billion that could rapidly expand the country's unmanned warfare capabilities.
Source: MIT Technology Review ·
AI / Deep TechThe Download: “reprogramming” aging, and the hidden sense of interoception
This is today’s edition of The Download, our weekday newsletter that provides a daily dose of what’s going on in the world of technology. Why “reprogramming” is the bu…
Source: The Hindu – World ·
GeopoliticsIndian envoy to China visits Tibet to review arrangements for Kailash Manasarovar pilgrims
The yatra resumed in June 2025 after the first batch of Indian pilgrims arrived at Manasarovar Lake in Tibet after a five-year hiatus
Source: The Hindu – World ·
GeopoliticsBritish High Commissioner Lindy Cameron pays tribute to Air India plane crash victims
‘One year ago today, the tragic Air India crash claimed 260 lives, including 52 British nationals,’ British High Commissioner to India Lindy Cameron said in a post on X
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsChina’s Zhejiang University tops Harvard in Nature Index world academic rankings
Zhejiang University in China has overtaken Harvard University to become the top academic institution in the world, according to the 2026 Nature Index. This is the first time Harva…
Source: Inc. ·
Entrepreneurship21 Leaders on When to Expand Into New Products or Markets
The right timing, market signals, and operational readiness are only a few of the reasons.
Source: Inc. ·
EntrepreneurshipYour Next Flight May Cost Much More Than You Expect. A Digital Nomad Explains the Best Workarounds
Airfare inflation: now boarding everywhere.
Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) – World ·
GeopoliticsWhy bear attacks are rising fast in Japan
Experts say bears are less afraid of humans as hunter numbers fall, pushing them beyond their traditional habitats in search of food.
Source: The Hindu – World ·
GeopoliticsJapan flagship rocket lifts off after earlier failure
Japan’s flagship H3 rocket was developed to boost the international competitiveness of the country's rocket industry, with the lift-off an important sign of progress
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsBeijing confirms arrest of US citizen Min Zin on espionage charges
Beijing has confirmed the arrest of Min Zin, a US citizen and political analyst at a Myanmar-focused think tank, on suspicion of espionage and endangering national security. “It i…
Source: Your Story ·
StartupsFrom Narayana Murthy to Europe's innovation chiefs: the voices shaping Bharat Innovates 2026
Bharat Innovates 2026 speakers include N. R. Narayana Murthy, Ajay Sood, Ritesh Agarwal and European Innovation Council President Michiel Scheffer. Here is who will take the stage…
Source: TechCrunch ·
Tech & StartupsUS surveillance law to expire for first time after lawmakers reject Trump’s controversial pick to lead spy agencies
The spy law known as Section 702, which authorizes the NSA and FBI's warrantless surveillance, will all but certainly expire on Friday for the first time.
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsHong Kong to grant 3 property sites to sweeten East Kowloon transit project tender
Three property sites will be handed over to the future operator of the planned green transit system in Hong Kong’s East Kowloon to boost the project’s financial viability under ar…
Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) – World ·
GeopoliticsGermany news: Pistorius asks for time mulling next-generation jet FCAS replacement
Germany's defense minister says the government needs time to evaluate a bid for a new possible military jet project. A nine-year Franco-German endeavor, the FCAS, collapsed this w…
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsFacing US chip curbs, China launches photonics lab to power AI with light
China has established a top-level laboratory in Shanghai dedicated to photonic computing as the country strives to bypass the power constraints and US technology curbs hobbling it…
Source: Wired ·
Tech & Startups4 Best Floodlight Security Cameras (2026) After Thorough Testing
Light up and secure your driveway, backyard, or porch with a floodlight security camera.
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