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Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsThai girl, 13, admits killing sister, 7, in fight over toy and mobile phone
A 13-year-old Thai girl has confessed to killing her seven-year-old sister while arguing over a toy and a mobile phone, in a case that has attracted attention online because of th…
Source: The Hindu – World ·
GeopoliticsDonald Trump dismisses idea that Iran betrays his ‘no new wars’ campaign message
‘I don't like these endless wars; this is not an endless war; we've been doing this for three months,” says U.S. President Donald Trump
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsBoy dies in Thailand after attack by grandfather’s monkey, pet released into forest
A six-year-old boy in Thailand’s Nakhon Si Thammarat province died after he was attacked by his grandfather’s pet monkey, sparking concern in a country where exotic animals are of…
Source: The Guardian – World ·
Geopolitics‘Extreme fear’ among immigrants as backlash sweeps South Africa
African migrants say legal status offers little protection as rallies against illegal immigration gain momentumAfrican migrants in South Africa say they are living in fear after a…
Source: Times of India – World ·
GeopoliticsAffordable housing now crosses Rs 45 lakh — but govt limit stays unchanged
India's urban areas face a growing affordable housing crisis, with the deficit projected to reach 30 million units by 2030. Developers are shifting focus away from affordable home…
Source: Times of India – World ·
Geopolitics'You don't need a turning track': Gavaskar decodes Suthar's six-wicket haul
Debutant Manav Suthar starred as India bowled out Afghanistan for 152 and enforced the follow-on in the lone Test. The left-arm spinner claimed 6 for 33, recording the second-best…
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsHong Kong’s southbound travel scheme opens to 5 more Greater Bay Area cities
Hong Kong will expand a travel scheme that allows mainland Chinese motorists to enter the city for leisure, opening it to drivers from five more Greater Bay Area cities and doubli…
Source: Al Jazeera – News ·
GeopoliticsAsia’s stock markets dive amid Iran-Israel conflict, Wall Street jitters
South Korea’s main index plunges nearly 9 percent, while stocks in Japan, Taiwan and Hong Kong also see sharp falls.
Source: Al Jazeera – News ·
GeopoliticsUkraine, Russia trade fire as Zelenskyy allies back call for direct talks
UK, France, and Germany support Zelenskyy's proposal for a meeting with Putin, as drone attacks continue.
Source: BBC News – World ·
GeopoliticsPeru election result close as vote counting continues
The race between right-wing Keiko Fujimori and left-wing Roberto Sánchez has been dominated by concerns over crime and political instability.
Source: The Guardian – World ·
GeopoliticsStarmer gives tech firms ultimatum to block explicit images on children’s phones
Companies such as Apple and Google have until September to install software or face legislation, says PMUK politics live – latest updatesApple and Google have been given until Sep…
Source: Times of India – World ·
GeopoliticsWorld comes to China, Xi goes to North Korea: Why Kim Jong Un makes Beijing uneasy
Here are four clear bullet points summarizing the article: • Aashish Saxena is an Assistant News Editor at the Times of India. • He has 14 years of experience in editing and repo…
Source: Times of India – World ·
GeopoliticsHow Israel's air-defence network intercepts everything from ballistic missiles to drones
Amid rising tensions, Iran launched a series of eleven missiles aimed at Israel, yet each was thwarted by the country's intricate air defense system. This episode not only reveals…
Source: Al Jazeera – News ·
GeopoliticsNew York stabbing, Kansas City shooting raise World Cup security concerns
Six people were stabbed in New York and nine injured in Kansas City, days before the World Cup's opening weekend.
Source: Al Jazeera – News ·
GeopoliticsYemen’s Houthis declare ban on Israeli ships sailing the Red Sea
Yemen’s Houthis have declared a ‘total ban’ on Israeli vessels wanting to pass through the Red Sea.
Source: Times of India – World ·
Geopolitics'Every red light was making my heart race': 61 km, two exams, and a father’s X post
A post on X by Shailendra Sharma has drawn attention to the logistical strain faced by students during competitive exams. He described rushing his daughter between two national-le…
Source: Al Jazeera – News ·
GeopoliticsMagnitude 7.8 earthquake rocks southern Philippines
At least 15 people were killed and 129 injured in a magnitude 7.8 earthquake that struck the southern Philippines.
Source: Al Jazeera – News ·
GeopoliticsOri Goldberg: Israel’s escalations threaten relationship with US
Ori Goldberg: Israel’s escalations threaten relationship with US
Source: Al Jazeera – News ·
GeopoliticsPerez re-elected at Real Madrid paving way for Mourinho’s return as manager
Jose Mourinho expected to be announced as Real Madrid manager, returning to Real Madrid after 13 years.
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsMoonshot AI eyes US$30 billion valuation as China’s AI race intensifies
Moonshot AI, the developer of China’s popular Kimi chatbot, is seeking to raise between US$1 billion and US$2 billion in a new funding round that could value the company at as muc…
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsAs AI upends humanity, we must focus on what makes us human
“When we graduate, what can we do?” As a philosophy professor, questions like this – about employability – often crop up in my conversations with students. Indeed, with youth unem…
Source: Inc. ·
EntrepreneurshipElon Musk Is on Track to Become the World’s First Trillionaire. Here’s the Real Impact on Your Business
The SpaceX IPO has huge implications for how you lead when extreme wealth concentration is reshaping trust, culture, and your employees.
Source: Your Story ·
StartupsGPS Renewables raises Rs 635 Cr in Series C funding
GPS Renewables will use this funding largely for several growth-related initiatives.
Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) – World ·
GeopoliticsIndian stock markets dive amid Middle East escalation
India's Sensex and Nifty have fallen over 13% and 10% in 2026, hurting retail investors. Monday's stock losses only add to that pain. Meanwhile, Kerala is in danger of landslides …
Source: Times of India – World ·
GeopoliticsOpenAI CFO: I wouldn't hire a finance person who doesn’t know how to use Excel
OpenAI's CFO, Sarah Friar, stressed that AI tool proficiency is now as crucial for finance professionals as spreadsheets were decades ago. She highlighted that companies are acti…
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsDelta resumes direct Hong Kong-US flights despite higher fuel costs
United States carrier Delta Air Lines has resumed direct flights to the city after the pandemic, launching a daily Hong Kong-Los Angeles service amid surging fuel prices. Jeff Moo…
Source: The Hindu – World ·
GeopoliticsTalks begin in Cairo on advancing fragile Gaza ceasefire
Despite the Gaza truce technically in effect since October, daily violence has rocked the territory, over half of which is under Israeli military control in defiance of the ceasef…
Source: The New York Times – World ·
GeopoliticsNikol Pashinyan Wins Re-election in Armenia
Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan overcame a pressure campaign by Moscow and was on track to win a mandate to move ahead on peace talks that President Trump helped broker.
Source: NBC News – World ·
GeneralIranians feel ‘sense of pride’ after launching strikes on Israel
Iranians took to the streets of Tehran after Iran launched missiles toward Israel for the first time since a ceasefire was reached in April. The strikes came after Israel struck B…
Source: BBC News – World ·
GeopoliticsAt least 19 dead after major earthquake strikes southern Philippines
The magnitude-7.8 quake triggered small tsunami waves in the Philippines, Indonesia and Japan.
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsChinese team injects desert moss gene into Xinjiang cotton to beat fungus, boost output
Chinese scientists who inserted a gene from desert moss into cotton say their innovation can boost yields by nearly a quarter through protection against a pervasive fungal disease…
Source: Al Jazeera – News ·
GeopoliticsIsrael and Iran exchange attacks as ceasefire falters
In effort to contain escalation, US President Donald Trump spoke with Israel's Benjamin Netanyahu, US media reported.
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsChina’s new battery tech set to turbocharge EVs, energy storage
Next-generation Chinese electric-vehicle (EV) batteries that charge in minutes are expected to add fuel to global sales of the country’s carmakers. An EV battery that goes from a …
Source: The Hindu – World ·
GeopoliticsVotes being counted in runoff election to choose Peru’s ninth leader in 10 years
Peru’s presidential runoff election remains undecided as authorities tally votes for the country’s ninth leader in a decade
Source: Times of India – World ·
GeopoliticsCBSE revaluation row: Delhi HC issues notice to board, Centre on OSM discrepancy plea
The Delhi High Court has issued notices to the Centre and CBSE regarding discrepancies in the board's On-Screen Marking system. This follows student allegations of handwriting mis…
Source: Times of India – World ·
GeopoliticsWatch: CM Vijay plays chess with Praggnanandhaa after announcing Rs 50 lakh reward
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay honoured chess prodigy R. Praggnanandhaa with Rs 50 lakh and a memento after his historic Norway Chess triumph. The 20-year-old became th…
Source: Al Jazeera – News ·
Geopolitics‘Homes turned into ovens’: Millions of Yemenis swelter amid heat, blackouts
Millions of Yemenis grapple with a heatwave as power cuts add to the suffering of people in the war-torn nation.
Source: The Hindu – World ·
GeopoliticsPrivate jet crash kills two pilots in Dominican Republic
Baseball legend Yadier Molina said the plane had been bound for Texas to pick up him and his family and fly them to his native Puerto Rico
Source: Al Jazeera – News ·
GeopoliticsSecret Service-level security for NBA Finals with Trump attending Game 3
Watch party bans, road closures and bag bans in place as US President Trump plans to attend Game 3 with Knicks in lead.
Source: Al Jazeera – News ·
GeopoliticsWhat time are World Cup 2026 matches in my time zone?
Find out the match time in your part of the world for the 104 fixtures of the FIFA World Cup 2026 in North America.
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsJapanese city closes 94 schools as hunt for stray bear enters third day
A bear roaming the streets of a Japanese city for three days forced the closure of nearly 100 schools on Monday, as dozens of hunters and officials searched for the animal. The ci…
Source: Al Jazeera – News ·
GeopoliticsHow Lebanon and Iran’s war of words became backdrop for latest Israel clash
Iran had warned that talks could be stopped and attacks would resume if Israel continued to hit Lebanon.
Source: Times of India – World ·
Geopolitics100 days of Middle East crisis: What happens when the Strait of Hormuz opens
Iran has indicated the Strait of Hormuz will reopen under new conditions set by Iranian and Omani authorities, potentially including transit fees for services. This comes as oil f…
Source: Times of India – World ·
Geopolitics'He knows I helped him': Gehlot on Sachin Pilot, 2022 Rajasthan crisis & a 'big conspiracy'
Former Rajasthan CM Ashok Gehlot expressed hurt over Sachin Pilot's alleged failure to publicly acknowledge his role in becoming a Union minister. Gehlot also claimed a "big consp…
Source: The Guardian – World ·
GeopoliticsArmenia’s pro-Europe party wins election and cements shift away from Russia
Result strengthens PM Nikol Pashinyan’s drive for deeper integration with Europe despite warnings from MoscowArmenia’s ruling pro-Europe party has won parliamentary elections, con…
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