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Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
Geopolitics‘Overwhelming’: Hong Kong’s dog-friendly restaurant scheme twice oversubscribed
A licensing scheme allowing dogs in Hong Kong restaurants has attracted an “overwhelming” 2,100 applications, more than double the 1,000-place quota allocated, according to food h…
Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) – World ·
GeopoliticsXi calls China–North Korea ties "unbreakable," but Pyongyang's Russia pivot is testing Beijing's leverage.
The Chinese leader's first trip to North Korea in 7 years comes as Pyongyang has moved closer to Russia. Kim Jong Un is likely to seek more access to China's economic power, analy…
Source: Times of India – World ·
GeopoliticsSpaceX IPO this week: 10 things to know before Musk's firm goes public
Here are 4 clear bullet points summarizing the article: • Trisha Mahajan is a journalist at The Times of India digital, covering business, corporate affairs, national, world deve…
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsChina’s EV giants challenge Tesla in race to commercialise humanoid robots
Chinese electric vehicle (EV) makers are opening a new front in their battle with Tesla: humanoid robots. After spending years competing on electric cars and autonomous driving te…
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsWhy Hong Kong matters to Kazakhstan’s financial ambitions
As part of its decades-old “multi-vector” foreign policy, based on balancing relations between major powers such as China, Russia, the United States and the European Union, Kazakh…
Source: BBC News – World ·
GeopoliticsSchoolchildren run from collapsing roof as ground shakes in Philippines quake
Pupils could be heard screaming as the earthquake struck the city of Digos, but the school said nobody was injured in the incident.
Source: MIT Technology Review ·
AI / Deep TechThe Download: how the World Cup ball will fly and OpenAI’s “super app”
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 this year’s World Cup bal…
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsNWD tests market with 28 Pavilia Rosa flats for sale amid Hang Seng slump
Hong Kong developer New World Development (NWD) is making 28 units of its Pavilia Rosa project in Kowloon Tong available to buyers on Friday, a test of sentiment and demand in the…
Source: The Hindu – World ·
GeopoliticsWHO chief visits Ebola-hit Uganda
“Of the 19 confirmed cases so far, 14 were among people who entered from DRC and five are Ugandan nationals,” Mr. Tedros said on X
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsWorker dies after falling from building under construction in Hong Kong
A worker died on Monday afternoon after falling from a building under construction at a public housing site in Hong Kong. Police said they received a report at 2.25pm from a staff…
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsTaiwan hits back at Beijing’s ‘cognitive warfare’ after coastguard patrols
Taiwan has accused Beijing of escalating tensions after mainland Chinese coastguard and survey vessels carried out law-enforcement operations in waters off the island’s east coast…
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsChina’s C919 jet poised to tackle ageing domestic fleet: industry official
China’s massive civil aviation fleet is ageing faster than planes are being replaced, threatening to saddle airlines with higher costs, but orders for home-grown C919 jets could h…
Source: Inc. ·
EntrepreneurshipWhen a Creator Becomes a Business Owner, Everything Changes
Your content might be booming. Your legal protection? Not so much.
Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) – World ·
GeopoliticsTeacher protests in Mexico could spoil the World Cup party
Just before the opening of the World Cup, host country Mexico faces a political tug-of-war. Striking teachers have occupied the central fan zone and have pledged to continue prote…
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsHong Kong cancels all rainstorm warnings after issuing first black alert of 2026
This story has been made freely available as a public service to our readers. Please consider supporting SCMP’s journalism by subscribing. The Hong Kong Observatory issued the fir…
Source: Your Story ·
StartupsWhy Persistence Outperforms Power: Lessons from a River’s Path
What James N. Watkins’ line about rivers and rock teaches us about building habits, learning effectively, and making durable progress in modern life.
Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) – World ·
GeopoliticsDepression in romantic relationships: You, me and the illness
Depression can be a huge challenge for a relationship. Loved ones of someone with depression often feel helpless. But there is actually a lot they can do ― and a lot they shouldn'…
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsHong Kong data centres outpace global average for carbon footprint: UN study
Hong Kong ranks among the world’s largest data centre hubs but has a carbon footprint exceeding the global average, a United Nations think tank study has found, urging a responsib…
Source: The New York Times – World ·
GeopoliticsAt Least 32 Dead After Earthquake and Landslide in the Philippines
A 7.8-magnitude quake struck off the island of Mindanao, causing widespread destruction and a deadly landslide. More than 100 others were injured and tens of thousands displaced.
Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) – World ·
GeopoliticsPeru: Presidential election too close to call
With over 90% of the votes counted in Peru's runoff presidential election, right-wing conservative candidate Keiko Fujimori and left-wing politician Roberto Sanchez are in a neck-…
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsWHO chief visits Ebola-hit Uganda after virus spreads from DRC
The head of the World Health Organization on Monday visited Uganda, where a deadly Ebola outbreak has killed two people after spreading from the neighbouring Democratic Republic o…
Source: The Hindu – World ·
GeopoliticsNepal Foreign Minister Shishir Khanal to visit China in mid-June
Nepal FM Shishir Khanal is expected to meet the Chief of the International Department of the Communist Party of China Liu Haixing, besides holding bilateral meetings with his Chin…
Source: The Hindu – World ·
GeopoliticsSri Lankan opposition leaders launch protest in support of former intelligence chief
Suresh Sallay was admitted to the National Hospital last night due to his resorting to a fast unto death, alleging degrading treatment under detention since late February
Source: The Hindu – World ·
GeopoliticsIndia, China should stick to ‘right strategic perception’ of being cooperative partners: Beijing
The two sides need to handle the bilateral relations from a strategic height and long-term perspective, expand cooperation, and promote steady development of China-India relations…
Source: The New York Times – World ·
GeopoliticsWhat to Know About Mahshahr, the Iranian Petrochemical Complex That Israel Targeted
The facility makes materials that Iran says are for civilian uses, but that Israel argues are also deployed in military applications.
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsLife sentences for Hong Kong pair who suffocated man with tape in village temple
Two Hongkongers have been sentenced to life imprisonment for murdering a man by suffocating him with tape in a village temple and burying his body under concrete outside, with a j…
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsMindanao quake exposes Philippines’ vulnerability to ‘Big One’ tremor in Metro Manila
A powerful magnitude 7.8 earthquake that struck southern Mindanao on Monday morning served as a stark reminder of the Philippines’ vulnerability to a major quake in Metro Manila, …
Source: The Hindu – World ·
GeopoliticsUnited Nations urge Afghan Taliban to end arrests of women over dress rules
The United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan did not specify how many women had been affected
Source: Wired ·
Tech & StartupsLenovo IdeaPad Slim 5x Review: The Best Laptop Under $1,000
Lenovo's IdeaPad Slim 5x just might be the best laptop you can buy for $850. It's hard to find any major flaws, which is basically unheard of in a laptop at this price.
Source: Inc. ·
EntrepreneurshipThe Next Internet Crisis Might Start With Age Verification
Age checks are rising and so are the risks.
Source: TechCrunch ·
Tech & StartupsUber, Wayve and Waymo are headed towards a robotaxi showdown in London
Uber customers in the UK can now join an interest list to increase their chances of being matched with a Wayve robotaxi.
Source: The Guardian – World ·
GeopoliticsWeather tracker: Monsoon season brings vital rainfall to parts of Asia
India declares onset as up to 280mm of rain falls in 72 hours in Kerala, while downpours hit south-west ThailandThe monsoon season has officially begun in parts of Asia, marking t…
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsChinese President Xi Jinping pledges ‘unwavering’ support for North Korea and Kim Jong-un
Chinese President Xi Jinping said Beijing’s commitment to North Korea and its leader Kim Jong-un was “unwavering ” on Monday. The trip is Xi’s first foreign visit of the year, and…
Source: The Guardian – World ·
GeopoliticsMiddle East crisis live: Trump tells Israel and Iran to stop ‘shooting’ after countries launch first strikes since April ceasefire
Israel says it expects several days of fighting as US president calls for deescalation Israel strikes Iran despite Trump plea as Middle East crisis threatens to escalateIranian me…
Source: The Guardian – World ·
GeopoliticsStarmer says tech firms must stop children receiving or sending naked images or face new laws - UK politics live
Prime minister makes announcement during speech at the start of London Tech Week The government has highlighted work done by the internet safety firm SafeToNet as showing that the…
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsHong Kong rules out favouring existing ride-hailing platform drivers for permits
Hong Kong authorities will not favour existing ride-hailing platform drivers in the allocation of such vehicle permits, citing concerns about encouraging illegal activities and di…
Source: Wired ·
Tech & StartupsMomfluencers Are Pitching AI as a Better ‘Coparent’ Than Men
Moms are outsourcing tedious household tasks to ChatGPT and selling courses teaching others to do the same. Where are all the dads?
Source: Times of India – World ·
GeopoliticsGoogle AI CEO Demis Hassabis on AGI: Humans only have a few years left to prepare
Google DeepMind CEO Demis Hassabis warns humanity is on the cusp of Artificial General Intelligence, potentially within four years, urging immediate preparation. He views current …
Source: Your Story ·
StartupsBharat Innovates 2026: How an IIT Madras incubator helped build the world's first 3D-printed rocket engine
Agnikul Cosmos is building India's most flexible launch system using 3D-printed engines, modular rockets, and the country's first private launchpad. The Chennai startup, incubated…
Source: BBC News – World ·
GeopoliticsArmenia's pro-West government wins election despite Russian pressure
Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan's Civil Contract Party secures nearly 50% of the vote, comfortably beating the other contenders.
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
Geopolitics4 jailed for rioting at Polytechnic University during 2019 unrest in Hong Kong
A Hong Kong court has jailed four men for up to three years and one month for rioting during the 2019 anti-government protests, in the latest round of sentences following authorit…
Source: The Washington Post – World ·
GeopoliticsIsraelis push Netanyahu to keep fighting in Lebanon, signalling long occupation
As Trump fumes over fighting that has impeded his peace talks with Iran, some Israelis recall the 18-year occupation of Lebanon that began in 1982 and cite “complete déjà vu.”
Source: The Hindu – World ·
GeopoliticsU.K. PM Keir Starmer set to ban ‘harmful’ social media for under-16s
Keir Starmer is said to have decided to proceed with restrictions after speaking to bereaved parents and considering evidence from Australia, which brought in a ban for under-16s…
Source: The New York Times – World ·
GeopoliticsLive Updates: Iran and Israel Trade Strikes as Trump Calls on Them to Stop
Iran launched waves of missiles at Israel, and Israel said it struck military targets and a petrochemical complex in Iran, as an uneasy two-month truce broke down. President Trump…
Source: Al Jazeera – News ·
GeopoliticsIsrael kills 14 people in attacks across Gaza
Israel killed at least 14 people in Gaza on Sunday in strikes across Khan Younis, Gaza City, and Deir el-Balah.
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