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Source: The Guardian – World ·
GeopoliticsCuba hopes for World Cup respite from US sabre-rattling – but prepares for the worst
With some matches being held in nearby Miami, a Cuban response to US military action could mar the tournamentAs Cuba crumbles under a nearly five-month-long US oil blockade, many …
Source: Inc. ·
EntrepreneurshipWhy networking is a long game
Strong networks require intention. When cultivated thoughtfully, they amplify your impact far beyond what you can achieve alone.
Source: Inc. ·
EntrepreneurshipHealthcare Outsourcing Has Moved Past Cost-Cutting
Healthcare leaders are rethinking how using global talent is a strategy for leveraging specialized expertise.
Source: Wired ·
Tech & StartupsSignal Alums Reveal ‘Encrypted Spaces,’ a System for Making Private Collaboration Apps
The new open-source project could serve as the basis for a future of apps with features as complex as Slack, Discord, or Google Docs—but with added protection against surveillance.
Source: TechCrunch ·
Tech & StartupsAnthropic taps TCS to scale its enterprise AI deployments
The partnership will see TCS creating a business unit focused on deploying Anthropic's AI models to its customers.
Source: The New York Times – World ·
GeopoliticsTwo Men Sentenced to Death for 2015 Bangkok Bombing
A Thai court convicted the men, who are Uyghur, for a terrorist attack at a Hindu shrine that killed 20 and injured dozens more.
Source: Your Story ·
StartupsStartup news and updates: Daily roundup (June 11, 2026)
YourStory presents the daily news roundup from the Indian startup ecosystem and beyond. Here’s the roundup for Thursday, June 11, 2026
Source: The Guardian – World ·
GeopoliticsThai court sentences two Uyghur men to death for 2015 Bangkok bombing
Twenty people were killed and 120 injured in the attack at the Erawan Shrine, a popular tourist destinationA Thai court has handed out death sentences to two Uyghur men from the n…
Source: The Hindu – World ·
Geopolitics‘Not an era of war’: In Bulgaria, Jaishankar calls for dialogue and diplomacy to resolve conflicts
EAM Jaishankar is on a two-nation tour of Bulgaria and Finland aimed at advancing India's engagement with European partners and strengthening bilateral cooperation across sectors
Source: The Guardian – World ·
GeopoliticsCrans-Montana fire bereaved ask for murder charges against bar owners
Lawyers ask prosecutors to upgrade charges from manslaughter in light of text messages discussing fire riskLawyers for victims of the deadly New Year’s Eve fire in the Swiss ski r…
Source: BBC News – World ·
GeopoliticsWhat we know about US sea drone used in helicopter crew rescue mission
BBC Verify examines what we know about the drone boat and how the mission took place.
Source: MIT Technology Review ·
AI / Deep TechGoogle DeepMind is worried about what happens when millions of agents start to interact
Google DeepMind is funding research into the potential dangers of millions of different AI agents interacting with each other online. According to Rohin Shah, who directs the comp…
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsDo not let US-China ties spiral out of control, ex-Treasury chief Paulson warns
Former US Treasury secretary Henry Paulson has urged Washington and Beijing to manage their escalating strategic competition to prevent it spiralling into broader conflict, warnin…
Source: Inc. ·
EntrepreneurshipBonuses Don’t Create Employee Buy-In. Research Shows What Leaders Are Getting Wrong
Your team doesn’t need more perks. They need more voice.
Source: Inc. ·
EntrepreneurshipKristin Cavallari’s Sparkling Protein Drink Fizzen Launches Nationwide in Target
The protein trend continues—this time, with a carbonated twist.
Source: Wired ·
Tech & StartupsYouTube Appears to Be Making Money Off of Sanctioned Iranians’ Accounts
New research suggests that dozens of monetized YouTube channels are run by people and organizations that the US government has sanctioned for their ties to Tehran.
Source: Wired ·
Tech & StartupsAmericans Are Trading Billions of Dollars on Polymarket’s Banned Offshore Platform
It’s the first estimate of how many Americans are sneaking onto Polymarket’s banned crypto-based platform.
Source: Wired ·
Tech & StartupsBest Portable Monitors (2026): Add a Second Screen I've Tested
If you're someone who needs to (or likes to) take their work on the go, a portable monitor will make a huge difference. These are my favorite that I tested.
Source: Wired ·
Tech & StartupsFiido Air Carbon Fiber Electric Bike Review: A Light, Quiet Ebike
This impressively light carbon commuter makes switching to an ebike easier than ever.
Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) – World ·
GeopoliticsSpaceX IPO holds both promise and peril
Elon Musk’s rocket and AI company presents potential for investors. But its futuristic, unproven plans also carry significant financial risks.
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsMalaysia’s hunt for Russian oil tests Anwar’s ‘friends with all’ policy
Malaysia’s search for alternative crude supplies is complicating Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s “friends with all” foreign policy, analysts have said, with the country potentially…
Source: Wired ·
Tech & StartupsWelcome to the Waymo World Cup
It might not feel all that different from older World Cups—for better or worse.
Source: BBC News – World ·
GeopoliticsVance says Israeli PM Netanyahu 'has got some things wrong'
The US vice-president says the Israeli leader "aggressively asserts" his country's interests, but they do not always align with those of the US.
Source: The Guardian – World ·
GeopoliticsBrazilian woman, 38, accused of years of ‘elaborate fraud’ by posing as a child
Police who arrested Amanda Maria Souza de Oliveira say she admitted that she had lied to obtain financial supportA 38-year-old woman has been arrested in Brazil accused of pretend…
Source: NBC News – World ·
GeneralElon Musk under fire for stoking ‘racist thuggery’ in Belfast
LONDON — The condemnation over anti-immigrant riots in Northern Ireland was being matched by another growing outrage in Britain on Thursday: that the world’s richest man was incit…
Source: Your Story ·
StartupsIndia continues to move forward on its growth trajectory amid global uncertainty: PM
As India progresses towards achieving the vision of Viksit Bharat, the country's collective responsibility becomes even greater, Modi said while chairing the 11th meeting of the G…
Source: The Guardian – World ·
GeopoliticsTwo children die from measles as England data shows 100 new infections
London, the east of England and the West Midlands have highest number of cases, as UKHSA urges families to get children vaccinatedTwo children in England have died from measles, h…
Source: The Guardian – World ·
GeopoliticsNorthern Ireland secretary condemns Belfast riots as ‘racist thuggery’ after 12 police officers injured – UK politics live
‘If you are targeting people on the basis of the colour of their skin how else can you describe them?’ said Hilary BennFull report: Police use water cannon against rioters in Nort…
Source: The New York Times – World ·
GeopoliticsIran War Live Updates: U.S.-Iran Strikes Risk Dangerous New Phase
The continued exchanges of fire have raised fears that the two sides could return to all-out war. Tehran said that the latest U.S. strikes had effectively rendered the cease-fire …
Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) – World ·
GeopoliticsUkraine: Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant's power cut off
An attack near Europe's largest nuclear power plant in Russian-occupied Ukraine has caused an outage in the area. Meanwhile, a Ukrainian drone attack has sparked a fire at a refin…
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsHas Beijing given up on a nuclear weapon-free Korean peninsula?
China might be downplaying nuclear weapons by not mentioning the issue after Xi Jinping’s visit to North Korea but that does not mean it has accepted its neighbour’s growing arsen…
Source: Times of India – World ·
Geopolitics'Attacks must end': MEA registers protest over repeated strikes on Indian ships in Hormuz
Here are four clear bullet points summarizing the article: • The Times of India's News Desk team operates around the clock to deliver current and comprehensive news. • They have …
Source: The Hindu – World ·
GeopoliticsIndian-American arrested in California for allegedly defrauding bank of $100 million
Mahender Makhijani has been living in the U.S. on a Green Card and faces a maximum sentence of 30 years in prison if convicted
Source: BBC News – World ·
GeopoliticsPope Leo visits Canary Islands to highlight perilous journeys of migrants
During his trip, the Pope will appeal for a humane approach and respectful welcome for migrants seeking a better life.
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsCan Hong Kong’s upgraded Shenzhen crossing really cut clearance to just 5 minutes?
An upgraded border crossing between Hong Kong and Shenzhen is expected to open next month, allowing travellers to complete immigration in just five minutes, according to authoriti…
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsIran’s ‘unity of theatres’ strategy exposes US-Israel rift
The rapid escalation in hostilities between Iran and the US-Israel alliance since Sunday is being driven by Tehran’s growing confidence that it can arise like a mythical phoenix f…
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsTo beat chip crunch, Chinese firm inks memory deal bigger than its sales
Chinese memory module maker Biwin has signed a two-year agreement worth US$1.86 billion to secure flash memory chips, a deal larger than its annual revenue, as demand from artific…
Source: The Guardian – World ·
GeopoliticsSolar generates more energy in US than coal for first time
Solar supplied 12.8% of US electricity in May even as Trump boosts coal over clean energyEven as Donald Trump boosts coal over clean energy, solar power is hitting new milestones …
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
Geopolitics‘Dirty business’: China dog slaughterhouse shuts down ahead of controversial Yulin festival
A dog slaughterhouse owner in southern China has closed his facility and begun transitioning to a new livelihood with support from animal advocates, just days before the start of …
Source: IEEE Spectrum ·
EngineeringDefining Autonomy for Wellness Robots in Senior Care
An examination of how socially assistive wellness robots could support the seven dimensions of senior wellness, and how a framework can measure their autonomy.What Attendees will …
Source: Inc. ·
EntrepreneurshipWarren Buffett Says Most Leaders Miss the Most Crucial Investment of All. Here’s How to Fix it
Buffett’s advice: Invest in yourself before your startup.
Source: Inc. ·
EntrepreneurshipThis Unusual Baltimore Car Wash Doubles as a Hangout Spot—and Now It’s Being Acquired
A fast-growing Miami company is betting big on the Baltimore chain that serves up lattes and offers free WiFi.
Source: Inc. ·
EntrepreneurshipMass Layoffs Are Reshaping the Tech Industry—Which Side Will You Take?
When an industry collectively fires a million employees, expect some radical change and maybe a schism or two.
Source: Wired ·
Tech & StartupsHow Mexican World Cup Stadiums Achieved FIFA’s Environmental Certifications
Venues hosting the 2026 World Cup must meet high standards to obtain environmental certifications, but FIFA also requires that they use natural grass, which is water-intensive to …
Source: Wired ·
Tech & StartupsCameras, Sensors, and 3D Body Scans: All the Tech Helping Eliminate Blown Calls
Soccer officials already rely on cameras to see who’s offside and who sent the ball out of bounds. But during this World Cup, refs will use digital twins of each player to view pl…
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