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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.
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsCan Singapore-linked growth deliver votes for Johor’s ruling party?
The state elections in Johor and Negeri Sembilan, scheduled for July 11 and August 1, have opened two battlegrounds where economic issues take precedence over the political wrangl…
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsDistrict councillor linked to Tai Po fire resigns as adviser to second estate
A Hong Kong district councillor criticised for her links to the former owners’ committee of the fire-ravaged Wang Fuk Court has resigned from her advisory role for another housing…
Source: BBC News – World ·
GeopoliticsTaylor Swift makes tearful 21-minute speech as she joins Songwriters Hall of Fame
The singer thanks her family as she becomes the youngest woman to be inducted into the Hall of Fame.
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsBeijing pushes Taiwan exchanges at Straits Forum despite tightened restrictions
Beijing is seeking to expand people-to-people exchanges with Taiwan as it hosts hundreds from the island for an annual event, despite the ruling Democratic Progressive Party (DPP)…
Source: Wired ·
Tech & StartupsPedal Electric H/T Review: A Fast, Powerful, Stylish Ebike
The pedal-assist can be jerky, but the throttle offers smooth, powerful acceleration.
Source: Inc. ·
EntrepreneurshipWhat SpaceX’s IPO Teaches About Winning Any Audience
More numbers don’t persuade. Better ones do.
Source: Wired ·
Tech & StartupsReal-Life Disclosure Day Will Look Nothing Like Steven Spielberg’s New Movie
Previous landmark scientific discoveries like the Higgs boson provide a better template for what it will take to confirm whether aliens have made contact with Earth.
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsPaw patrol: Hong Kong airport dog unit to cover reopened Terminal 2
Hong Kong airport’s security contractor has expanded its canine patrol unit to the newly relaunched Terminal 2, deploying its 20 dogs and their handlers to cover the upgraded faci…
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsChina’s chip design software firms back Huawei’s new scaling law. But can they catch US rivals?
China’s chip design software industry is rallying behind Huawei Technologies’ ambitious new architecture aimed at producing chips that can rival leading global products, but analy…
Source: BBC News – World ·
GeopoliticsSouth Africa trolled by African fans in wake of World Cup loss
The taunting reflects anger from parts of the continent over reports of xenophobia in South Africa.
Source: NBC News – World ·
GeneralEmpty seats during World Cup’s South Korea vs. Czech Republic match renew ticket price concerns
The World Cup opened with jubilation in Mexico City as a packed stadium roared the hosts to victory.
Source: Wired ·
Tech & StartupsSheeran Loopers Looper X Review: Create Your One-Person Tour
The musician created his own line of loopers that record and layer riffs in a loop. The pricey Looper X does what it claims, but it isn’t without quirks.
Source: Wired ·
Tech & StartupsMatchmakers Are Being Paid $25K to Find Trad Wives for Rich Men
Even in blue states, nonreligious tech entrepreneurs and CEOs are increasingly asking for “traditional” and “conservative” women, matchmakers tell WIRED.
Source: The Guardian – World ·
GeopoliticsChina arrests US academic at conference for ‘espionage activities’
Arrest of Min Zin, who writes about Myanmar and Chinese foreign policy, comes just month after Trump visit to BeijingChina has arrested a US scholar who writes about Myanmar and C…
Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) – World ·
GeopoliticsWill life improve for Hungary's Roma community under Magyar?
Under Viktor Orban, the Roma community was kept at the very bottom of the social ladder. His successor is taking a stand against antiziganism. But can Hungarian Roma expect fundam…
Source: NBC News – World ·
GeneralDavid Hockney, giant of British contemporary art, dies at 88
The iconic British contemporary artist David Hockney has died, his publicist said Friday.
Source: Your Story ·
StartupsKarnataka concludes ELEVATE NxT 2026 with 983 startup applications, 256 finalists
The Karnataka government has concluded ELEVATE NxT 2026, its flagship DeepTech startup program, after drawing applications from 983 startups
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsHow to cope with parenting stress after mother and daughter suicides in Hong Kong
Hong Kong is reeling from a double tragedy on Wednesday after a 48-year-old social worker jumped to her death from her 19th-floor home in Taikoo Shing after arguing with her 12-ye…
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsChinese man detained for allegedly torturing, killing adopted dogs under ‘caring’ guise
A man in China who sparked public outrage for abusing and killing his adopted dogs has been detained for throwing objects from a height and vandalism. The period of administration…
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsEurope is blaming China’s economic rise for its own failures, think tank says
As the European Union prepares tougher measures to counter what it sees as the “China shock 2.0”, a researcher with a Beijing-linked think tank has accused Brussels of clinging to…
Source: Inc. ·
EntrepreneurshipThe Entrepreneurs Winning Right Now All Believe One Thing: Chaos = Opportunity
In a world defined by war, inflation, and uncertainty, the smartest founders aren’t waiting for stability—they’re using chaos as a competitive advantage to grow faster than ever.
Source: Wired ·
Tech & StartupsThe US Is Requiring Foreign Influencers to Get Work Visas for the 2026 World Cup
FIFA announced agreements with platforms such as TikTok and YouTube that include the participation of dozens of international influencers to generate content in the three host cou…
Source: MIT Technology Review ·
AI / Deep TechYou do your own time
There we were, a regular murderers’ row of librarians. Little Jo. Eustace. And me. Turning around in the nave of our library to greet the sound of footsteps, pistols leveled in ca…
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