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Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsThe origin and influence of gaokao in China
Here are the 4 clear bullet points summarizing the article: • The ancient Chinese imperial exam, a precursor to gaokao, was rigorous and punitive, with candidates housed in cells…
Source: TechCrunch ·
Tech & StartupsOpendoor’s India exit is fueling a bigger conversation about AI and outsourcing
The decision comes as India emerges as the world’s largest GCC market.
Source: The New York Times – World ·
GeopoliticsThe War in Ukraine Has Now Gone On Longer Than World War I
Parallels between the two wars abound, from the grinding nature of the fighting to the way new technologies reshaped warfare.
Source: The New York Times – World ·
GeopoliticsA.I. and the Chip Boom: Take a Quiz on New Korean Slang and Memes
What’s a “silicon-collar”? South Korea’s chip industry has been supercharged by the advent of the A.I. age, inspiring a host of new phrases.
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsMystery platform? China says it was carrying out research at Scarborough Shoal
China said it had carried out a scientific expedition in Scarborough Shoal, amid renewed confrontation with the Philippines over the disputed South China Sea atoll. The research m…
Source: Al Jazeera – News ·
GeopoliticsOpenAI says China-based actors stoking opposition to AI data centres
AI company says ChatGPT accounts sought to 'exploit and amplify existing public concerns' about energy prices.
Source: TechCrunch ·
Tech & StartupsAnthropic’s Dario Amodei has just one direct report
If you doubted his genius, doubt no more.
Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) – World ·
GeopoliticsCanada introduces bill to ban social media for under-16s
Canada is seeking to ban social media accounts for children under 16 with a new bill. The government also wants to regulate AI chatbots.
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsHong Kong urged to expand driver-monitoring systems to reduce traffic accidents
The Hong Kong government should expand its planned mandate for driver-monitoring systems on public buses to other modes of transport and upgrade road infrastructure as part of a m…
Source: The Guardian – World ·
GeopoliticsAustralia news live: PM casts doubt on One Nation’s $1.9m donation claim; radio listeners abandon Kiis after Kyle and Jackie O exit
Follow today’s news liveGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastWong not ‘interested’ in One Nation’s fundraisingWong says she isn’t concerned about One Nation’…
Source: The Hindu – World ·
GeopoliticsEx-intelligence chief Sallay ‘directed’ 2019 Easter bombings, says Sri Lanka Minister
Minister Ananda Wijepala said Major General Suresh Sallay, who was arrested in February on accusations of “aiding and abetting” the attack, had identified a Catholic church to be …
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsSouth Korea hits e-commerce giant Coupang with record US$409 million fine for data breach
South Korea imposed on Thursday a record US$409 million fine on e-commerce giant Coupang over a leak that exposed the data of more than 30 million customers, provoking ire from US…
Source: The Hindu – World ·
GeopoliticsUNHCR says fewer people displaced worldwide in 2025 but long-term refugee crisis persists
Most returns were to six countries: the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Sudan, Syria, Afghanistan, Ukraine and Myanmar
Source: The Hindu – World ·
GeopoliticsFBI seizes 13 websites allegedly used by China to target, recruit U.S. workers
The 13 websites purported to be affiliated with consulting companies that advertised job openings for current and former holders of security clearances. But the companies were all…
Source: The New York Times – World ·
GeopoliticsIran War Live Updates: U.S. and Iran Trade Strikes for a Second Day
The exchanges raise the specter of a return to all-out war in the Middle East.
Source: The Hindu – World ·
GeopoliticsWest Asia war LIVE: Kuwait temporarily closes airspace after Iranian attacks
The U.S. military denied Iran's claim that the Strait of Hormuz had been fully closed in response to the latest U.S. strikes
Source: Wired ·
Tech & StartupsAnthropic Walks Back Policy That Could Have ‘Sabotaged’ AI Researchers Using Claude
The company changed course after researchers spoke out against the policy, which would have covertly limited Claude’s ability to develop competing AI models.
Source: Al Jazeera – News ·
GeopoliticsFIFA’s Infantino defends US as World Cup host amid visa row, entry denials
FIFA chief says his organisation cannot rule on government policies after a Somali referee was denied entry into the US.
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsIndia calls in air force to ensure exam papers secured after scandals fuel protests
India is taking unprecedented measures to restore confidence in its national student examination system after a series of scandals fuelled angry protests from young people and put…
Source: The Guardian – World ·
GeopoliticsAustralian billionaire Brett Blundy wages high-stakes campaign to oust chair of Victoria’s Secret
Blundy’s investment firm, BBRC International, owns about 13% of the US-listed lingerie brand, giving it a potential platform to launch a hostile takeoverFollow our Australia news …
Source: The Guardian – World ·
GeopoliticsStates tell Albanese government that NDIS changes could mean people with disabilities are shifted into hospitals
Plan to move 240,000 people off scheme leads states and territories to jointly warn they can’t ‘deliver like-for-like services to people who are exited from the NDIS’Follow our Au…
Source: The Guardian – World ·
GeopoliticsPeter Weir receives inaugural AFTRS lifetime achievement award
Director of Picnic at Hanging Rock and Gallipoli celebrated for defining Australian culture and ‘global influence on craft, form and storytelling’Follow our Australia news live bl…
Source: The New York Times – World ·
GeopoliticsIndonesian Military Court Sentences Four in Acid Attack on Rights Advocate
The victim is an outspoken critic of Indonesia’s powerful military, and military prosecutors took over the case despite his objections.
Source: Times of India – World ·
GeopoliticsIndia slashes excise duty on ethanol-blended petrol: Key details
India has waived excise duty on blended petrol containing 22-30% ethanol as part of a push to increase ethanol usage. This move coincides with rising fuel prices due to the Middle…
Source: Times of India – World ·
GeopoliticsSutapa Sikdar slams Pranit over viral misogynistic clip: 'Sorry after enjoying like joker?'
Sutapa Sikdar has rejected comedian Pranit More's apology for laughing at a misogynistic audience remark about expecting a 'return' after buying biryani. Sikdar questioned the exp…
Source: Al Jazeera – News ·
GeopoliticsWhich World Cup teams, players and officials were denied US visas, entry?
Top Somali referee Omar Artan latest victim of stringent US travel policies after Iranian squad's visas were delayed.
Source: Times of India – World ·
GeopoliticsWatch: Ronaldo wastes easy opportunities in Portugal's final match before WC
Portugal head into the FIFA World Cup after a 2-1 warm-up win over Nigeria. Cristiano Ronaldo, set for a record-tying sixth World Cup appearance, missed several chances and failed…
Source: The New York Times – World ·
GeopoliticsU.S. Officials Told Colombia to Cancel President’s Meeting With Mamdani
The State Department canceled President Gustavo Petro’s visa last year after he attended a pro-Palestinian rally in Manhattan. He had planned to attend a forum led by Mayor Mamdan…
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsSingapore says arrest warrants for 1MDB’s Jho Low still in force despite US clemency bid
Singapore police said arrest warrants for fugitive financier Jho Low remain active, even as the Malaysian continues efforts to seek clemency from US President Donald Trump. “Warra…
Source: Al Jazeera – News ·
GeopoliticsNigerian migrants flee South Africa after spike in xenophobic protests
Migrants say they are living in fear after a group gave people living illegally in South Africa a deadline to leave.
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
Geopolitics‘We’re Nothing At All’: why Hongkongers must avoid collective apathy
Through the invitation of a good friend, I had the privilege last Saturday of attending a charity movie screening held by SideBySide, a non-profit social service organisation. The…
Source: The Hindu – World ·
GeopoliticsIran says ‘will target’ any vessel traffic in Strait of Hormuz after U.S. strikes in latest escalation
U.S. Central Command said in a social media post that the military is striking “multiple targets in Iran” and that it's being done “in response to Iran's unwarranted and continued…
Source: NBC News – World ·
GeneralAmerica's Afghan allies in limbo in Qatar
A rare look at life inside a former American military base in Qatar, where more than one thousand Afghan refugees are stranded. NBC News' Matt Bradley reports.
Source: Times of India – World ·
GeopoliticsAir India Ahmedabad crash probe: Final report likely to be delayed by 3 months
Investigators are set to miss the one-year deadline for the Air India Boeing 787 crash report, with critical engine analysis still underway in the US. A preliminary report indicat…
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsAs Japanese and Korean giants move upmarket, China’s MLCC firms see their chance
As demand for AI servers soars, leading Japanese and South Korean multilayer ceramic capacitor (MLCC) makers are shifting further upmarket, opening the door for Chinese competitor…
Source: The Guardian – World ·
GeopoliticsMehdi Hasan on Donald Trump’s big, beautiful birthday – podcast
As the US prepares to celebrate its 250th anniversary and Trump turns 80, what state is the country in? And its president?This weekend kicks off an extravaganza of celebrations fo…
Source: The Guardian – World ·
GeopoliticsFrench man on trial accused of raping partner after contact with Dominique Pelicot
Man accused of sedating and filming abuse of partner had contact with Pelicot, who was jailed for drugging wife and inviting men to rape herA bodyguard from Lyon is to go on trial…
Source: Your Story ·
StartupsZoho’s made-in-India server; Exponent Energy secures Rs 200 Cr
The Nathu La server, based on Intel Xeon 6 Processors, is designed to optimise performance for virtualisation (VM), High Performance Computing (HPC), AI inference, and storage app…
Source: The Guardian – World ·
GeopoliticsMike Johnson attempts to defend Trump after president says ‘I love the inflation’ – as it happened
This live blog is now closed.Sign up for the Breaking News US emailDonald Trump’s immigration crackdown is largely targeting people from the countries most vulnerable to displacem…
Source: The Hindu – World ·
GeopoliticsU.S. military strikes ‘multiple targets’ in Iran in second day of renewed fire
The U.S. Central Command issued a statement saying its forces targeted "Iranian military surveillance capabilities, communication systems and air defense sites across Iran"
Source: BBC News – World ·
GeopoliticsTehran targets US Gulf bases after American forces launch new strikes on Iran
US Central Command says its latest round of strikes were in response to "unwarranted and continued aggression" from Iran.
Source: Times of India – World ·
GeopoliticsDay after Kuki hostages’ release, 6 abducted Nagas found dead in Manipur
Six Naga villagers, abducted four weeks ago by Kuki groups, were found dead in Kangpokpi district, Manipur. This discovery has reignited ethnic tensions, prompting a 24-hour shutd…
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsESF Unveils Guaranteed Pathway, Completing Through-Train Model
[The content of this article has been produced by our advertising partner.] In Hong Kong, few conversations among parents are as charged as the one about school places. From the m…
Source: Times of India – World ·
Geopolitics'Region will become hell': Iran launches strikes on over 18 US bases in Kuwait, Bahrain & Jordan
Here are four clear bullet points summarizing the article: • TOI World Desk is a team of experienced journalists and writers who gather global news 24/7. • The team prioritizes a…
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsWas Xi’s stance on China-North Korea military ties also a message for US, Russia?
North Korea is gaining in strategic importance for China to counter the United States, but Pyongyang may refrain from intensifying military ties with Beijing, analysts say. During…
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