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Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsMpox in Hong Kong: what to know about the virus and sauna-linked outbreak
Hong Kong has recorded an uptick in Mpox cases after an outbreak linked to a gay-friendly sauna and fitness club in Mong Kok, prompting health authorities to launch a targeted vac…
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsThousands of Iranians left without water in searing heat after US hits reservoirs
Thousands of Iranians in the southern port town of Sirik have lost access to drinking water after US strikes hit two reservoirs in the area, Iranian state media said on Wednesday.…
Source: The Guardian – World ·
GeopoliticsJapanese manga fans urge Trump to stop using characters in his online posts
Renewed outrage at White House’s use manga and anime imagery after US president is depicted as ninja NarutoJapanese anime and manga fans are urging Donald Trump to stop using thei…
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsChina’s factory price jump contrasts with muted consumer inflation
China’s factory gate prices rose by the most since 2022, surpassing expectations, as higher oil costs stemming from the war in Iran help manufacturers escape years of deflation. T…
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsBeijing detects suspected Japanese spy jets near Taiwan
Mainland Chinese maritime authorities detected what analysts believed to be Japanese surveillance aircraft southeast of Taiwan on Monday, after Beijing bolstered patrols around th…
Source: The New York Times – World ·
GeopoliticsNeed a U.S. Visa and Want to Skip a 12-Month Line? That’ll Be $750
A new fast-track program will allow certain visa applicants to pay a premium and secure an interview within 10 business days.
Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) – World ·
GeopoliticsWorld Cup: Edin Dzeko still strong for Bosnia-Herzegovina
With so much unpleasantness surrounding this year's World Cup it's easy to forget that there's anything about it that can elicit a smile. But the story of Bosnia-Herzegovina capta…
Source: The New York Times – World ·
GeopoliticsArgentina’s World Cup Sticker Albums Are a Low-Tech Craze Immune to the Digital Revolution
World Cup sticker albums have captivated children and adults in Argentina, in a collecting fever that seems immune to the digital revolution.
Source: The New York Times – World ·
GeopoliticsA Twist in Ukraine’s Drone Campaign Is ‘Really Hurting the Russians’
Midrange attacks, using upgraded drones that Ukraine produces in huge numbers, are causing fuel shortages and complicating troop rotations.
Source: The Guardian – World ·
GeopoliticsThe vanishing of Nicolás Maduro: how the former dictator is being erased from Venezuela
Billboards are being painted over and former allies seem eager to forget the man they once glorifiedFor years, his bewhiskered face stared down from propaganda billboards glorifyi…
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsIndonesian union boss defends joining Prabowo’s government
Prabowo Subianto has brought one of Indonesia’s most prominent labour leaders into his administration, giving organised labour a voice inside the presidential palace while also fu…
Source: MIT Technology Review ·
AI / Deep TechThe “steroid olympics” were a circus—and a window into our culture
Testosterone. Methenolone. Nandrolone. Human growth hormone and EPO. Meldonium, modafinil, and mixed amphetamine salts. Clomiphene, anastrozole, levothyroxine, and liothyronine. P…
Source: Inc. ·
EntrepreneurshipRoyal Flush: How Dude Wipes Reached $1 Billion in Lifetime Sales With ‘Newsjacking’ and Toilet Humor
The flushable wipes brand exclusively shares how it spends its $50 million marketing budget today.
Source: Inc. ·
EntrepreneurshipThe Hidden Cost of AI Search That Business Leaders Are Missing
Despite its size and reach, Google’s latest innovation makes it vulnerable to disruption now more than ever.
Source: Inc. ·
EntrepreneurshipThe Real Risk of AI Hype Isn’t Technology—It’s Brand Trust
Public promises made before AI is proven in practice can quietly erode credibility with employees, customers, and investors—long before the numbers show it.
Source: Inc. ·
EntrepreneurshipWhy ‘Frictionmaxxing’ Could Be the Secret Weapon Brands Need in the AI Era
Decades of consumer psychology said to remove friction. AI is forcing a different tack.
Source: Inc. ·
EntrepreneurshipCompanies Spend Billions on Leadership Training, but Are Training the Wrong Leaders. Here’s What Actually Works
Most companies spend heavily on leadership development but systematically skip the managers who matter most.
Source: TechCrunch ·
Tech & StartupsWaymo says it built a better benchmark for comparing robotaxis to humans
Waymo created a new computer model to help it better understand how humans behave in crash scenarios that its robotaxis encounter.
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsHong Kong authorities propose doubling size of planned Lau Fau Shan tech hub
Hong Kong authorities have proposed doubling the size of a planned digital technology hub in Lau Fau Shan under the city’s Northern Metropolis megaproject, while landmark building…
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsManhunt in South Africa for attackers who killed 12 in mass shooting
Multiple attackers killed 12 people and wounded at least nine in a late-night mass shooting in Johannesburg, police said Wednesday, the latest in such attacks that have shaken the…
Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) – World ·
GeopoliticsPakistan carries out new deadly strikes on Afghanistan
Pakistan has hit three Afghan provinces with airstrikes, according to the Taliban. The Afghan government reports that 13 civilians were killed in the fresh strikes, while Pakistan…
Source: The Guardian – World ·
GeopoliticsDemocrats rally round Platner in Maine while Trump reaffirms grip on GOP after primary elections
Outcome of polls in four states offer mixed signals about direction of two major parties before November’s midtermsProgressives rallied round the controversial Graham Platner afte…
Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) – World ·
GeopoliticsMiddle East: Iran targets US bases in retaliatory strikes
Iran is attacking US bases across the Persian Gulf. The missile launches follow a series of US airstrikes after Iran downed an Apache helicopter. Israel is continuing strikes agai…
Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) – World ·
GeopoliticsWar in Ukraine: Kyiv strikes key Russian supply lines
Russian troops rely on supplies via the land corridor to Crimea, but Ukrainian forces are now able to launch concentrated attacks along the critical route. Experts say this indica…
Source: The Hindu – World ·
GeopoliticsStarlink says talks with India remain productive as it awaits final clearance
Starlink remains in active and productive discussions with the Government of India contrary to misleading stories based upon unsubstantiated claims, says VP of Starlink Business O…
Source: The Guardian – World ·
GeopoliticsMan to appear in court over Belfast knife attack as rioting described as ‘race-based pogrom’ by SDLP leader – UK politics live
30-year-old man to appear in court today charged with attempted murder, with Keir Starmer expected to face questions on the disorder during PMQsAnna Turley, the Labour party chair…
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsEU threat of trade war against China is a strategic farce
The European Commission has declared its trade and economic relationship with China “unsustainable”, pointing to a daily trade deficit of €1 billion (US$1.16 billion) and Chinese …
Source: BBC News – World ·
GeopoliticsTwelve killed in mass shooting in Johannesburg as manhunt under way
Another nine people were injured at an informal settlement in Cleveland late on Tuesday.
Source: Your Story ·
StartupsStartup news and updates: daily roundup (June 10, 2026)
YourStory presents the daily news roundup from the Indian startup ecosystem and beyond. Here's the roundup for Wednesday, June 10, 2026.
Source: Al Jazeera – News ·
GeopoliticsSpidercam crashes onto pitch during Hungary match
A spider camera crashed near the touchline during a football friendly between Hungary and Kazakhstan.
Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) – World ·
GeopoliticsHitler's henchmen killed for promotions and recognition
The Nazi leader's followers were not monsters, but ordinary men. Philosopher Hannah Arendt had already observed this. Two researchers now provide the evidence.
Source: The Guardian – World ·
GeopoliticsAsian stocks fall as US and Iran exchange fire – business live
Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial newsThe industrial and energy company Metlen Energy & Metals is the best performer in the FTSE 100 so far this morning, w…
Source: The Hindu – World ·
GeopoliticsHong Kong charges seven people, two firms over deadliest fire in decades
The massive blaze, which engulfed seven of the eight high-rise apartment blocks at the Wang Fuk Court estate in November, prompted a months-long investigation in to the cause
Source: Al Jazeera – News ·
GeopoliticsTwelve killed in Johannesburg mass shooting, manhunt under way
Police say a manhunt is under way for more than 10 suspects after the attack on an informal settlement.
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsTargeted therapy could turn advanced lung cancer into chronic illness: CUHK study
A Hong Kong co-led global study has found that a targeted therapy can keep more than half of advanced lung cancer patients alive without disease progression for at least seven yea…
Source: The Guardian – World ·
GeopoliticsBill Gates to face questions from House committee over links to Jeffrey Epstein
Microsoft co-founder to appear in closed-door session as part of lawmakers’ investigation into convicted sex offenderBill Gates is set to testify in front of the House committee o…
Source: Times of India – World ·
GeopoliticsCongress hangs RSS uniform at Bhopal election office over Natarajan's Rajya Sabha rejection
Congress workers protested the rejection of Rajya Sabha candidate Meenakshi Natarajan's nomination by hanging an RSS uniform on the locked gate of the Chief Electoral Officer's of…
Source: Al Jazeera – News ·
GeopoliticsBaltic states fear Russia-Ukraine war spillover after drone incursions
A spate of drone incursions fuels anxieties about a possible military conflict with Russia.
Source: Al Jazeera – News ·
GeopoliticsFIFA World Cup 2026 explained in maps and charts
Qualified teams, groups, schedule and snapshot of stadiums that will host World Cup matches.
Source: The Hindu – World ·
GeopoliticsU.S. urges Europe to step up travel measures to prevent spread of Ebola from Africa
Marco Rubio, on June 9, called European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen to discuss U.S. and European coordination and response efforts to the Ebola outbreak in the Democ…
Source: The Guardian – World ·
GeopoliticsDisorder in Belfast ‘stoked by those who would struggle to find the city on a map’
Northern Ireland’s justice minister says online ‘bad faith actors’ have incited racism in city after knife attackThe disorder in Belfast was fuelled by people online who would hav…
Source: The Guardian – World ·
GeopoliticsWH Smith to raise £100m as it warns on profits due to Iran war
Retailer plans to shut unprofitable stores as shopper numbers at airports fall amid Middle East conflictBusiness live – latest updatesWH Smith has issued a profit warning after sh…
Source: The Hindu – World ·
GeopoliticsChina, Taiwan spar over legality of coast guard patrols east of island
China said ships were sent for a “special maritime operation” in waters east of Taiwan after announcements from Japan and the Philippines; Taiwan accused these ships of “harassing…
Source: The Hindu – World ·
GeopoliticsWe'll see if communism outlives Dalai Lama or the other way around: Head of Tibetan govt-in-exile
The Sikyong also said China has "never used the tools" that can win the hearts and trust of Tibetans
Source: The Hindu – World ·
GeopoliticsIndonesian military court jails four officers involved in acid attack on rights activist Andrie Yunus
The four officers were found guilty on charges of serious premeditated assault after attacking Andrie Yunus, a deputy coordinator with a rights group known as KontraS
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