Current Affairs
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Source: Wired ·
Tech & StartupsThis Summer Travel Season Could Forever Alter the Future of Sustainable Aviation Fuel
As the conflict in Iran disrupts the world’s oil supply, airlines are looking for jet fuel alternatives. The answer: energy from used cooking oil and french fry grease.
Source: Wired ·
Tech & Startups13 Environmentally Conscious Packing Tips for Your Next Vacation
Your trip starts impacting the planet before you even leave home. Here are a few pointers for keeping your footprint small.
Source: Wired ·
Tech & StartupsHow to Spot Greenwashing Claims When You Travel
Hotels and other service providers pitch themselves as eco-friendly when they’re not. Here’s how to call their bluff.
Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) – World ·
GeopoliticsHow disinformation in Congo is worsening Ebola epidemic
The deadly Ebola variant isn't the only thing causing concern for health workers in Congo. Rumors and disinformation are hindering efforts to contain the virus. The patterns are w…
Source: The Guardian – World ·
GeopoliticsIsrael strikes southern Lebanon after ordering evacuations of nine villages
Thousands flee including from village hosting at least 2,500 displaced people, one day after Hezbollah rejects ceasefireThousands fled their homes after Israel issued forced evacu…
Source: Inc. ·
EntrepreneurshipNew Study: This Surprising Mental Trait Could Be the Key to Beating Insomnia
Constantly tired? A simple factor may be contributing to your inability to find high-quality sleep. Here’s what to know.
Source: The Hindu – World ·
GeopoliticsNASA orders astronauts to take shelter after new leak aboard the International Space Station
The decision was made “out of an abundance of caution,” NASA spokesperson said
Source: The Guardian – World ·
GeopoliticsOutrage in Albania over Kushner-Trump $1.6bn luxury resort – The Latest
Thousands have protested in the streets of the Albanian capital, Tirana, this week against a planned luxury resort backed by Donald Trump’s son-in-law Jared Kushner.Groundwork has…
Source: Times of India – World ·
GeopoliticsAt 7.7%, India's GDP growth in FY26 beats slowdown predictions; but will the momentum continue?
What does the GDP data tell us about India’s economic prospects? Will the real hit from the US-Iran conflict reflect in the first quarter GDP numbers? And, is India’s long-term gr…
Source: BBC News – World ·
GeopoliticsThree jailed over heist of ancient golden helmet from Dutch museum
The men are sentenced to 47 months each for stealing the 2,500-year-old Romanian Coțofenești helmet.
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsHong Kong man arrested for allegedly groping schoolgirl on bus
Hong Kong police have arrested a 65-year-old man in connection with a suspected indecent assault case in Mong Kok hours after footage appeared online showing a passenger harassing…
Source: Inc. ·
EntrepreneurshipToni Morrison Helped MacKenzie Scott Land Her First Job After Princeton—Here’s How
The legendary novelist set in motion a career path that would ultimately reshape the worlds of commerce, philanthropy, and business.
Source: Times of India – World ·
GeopoliticsUS lawmaker introduces bill to end H-1B to green card pathway
Here are four clear bullet points summarizing the article: • Lubna Kably is a senior editor who focuses on policies and legislation, particularly immigration and tax policies. • …
Source: BBC News – World ·
GeopoliticsUkraine strikes cargo ships and admits Romania drone blast
Ukraine says it struck five ships carrying illegal cargo in the Sea of Azov and in coastal waters of Russian-occupied territories.
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsUK’s Keir Starmer says Russia could attack Nato within 4 years
Russia could attack a Nato country within four years according to western intelligence assessments, UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer warned on Friday. He made the comments as he ple…
Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) – World ·
GeopoliticsNorth Korea quietly ramps up its nuclear program
With Washington's attention elsewhere, North Korea has slowly been building up its nuclear weapons program. This week, Kim Jong Un took a publicity tour of a new nuclear fuel faci…
Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) – World ·
GeopoliticsEthiopia: An election without a real challenge?
Ethiopia's ruling Prosperity Party is set for a decisive election win despite security challenges, a divided opposition and some regions not voting.
Source: The New York Times – World ·
GeopoliticsThe Gold Mines at the Heart of This Ebola Outbreak
Mining has been the lifeblood of this remote Congolese hill town for decades. Now, it is fueling the spread of a devastating virus.
Source: Wired ·
Tech & StartupsThe DOGE Boys Get VC Funding to Support Their Latest Enterprise
Former DOGE members and Elon Musk allies are backing a startup aimed at using AI to apply “learnings” from DOGE to the private sector.
Source: The Guardian – World ·
GeopoliticsScientists make sourdough bread using yeast found in 5,000-year-old mummy
Team now plans to see if they can use yeast strains harvested from Ötzi the Iceman to brew beer tooScientists have baked a sourdough loaf of bread using yeast strains harvested fr…
Source: The Guardian – World ·
GeopoliticsEU must prove it is capable and willing to take in new members, leaders say
Von der Leyen tells Balkans summit that bloc needs to make enlargement process ‘faster and more credible’The EU must prove its willingness and ability to take in new members and s…
Source: The Guardian – World ·
GeopoliticsAustralian housing was already cooling before the budget – but how cold it gets depends on two key factors
Most economists believe the chronic undersupply of homes will eventually push prices higher once interest rates ease and the tax changes are priced inGet our breaking news email, …
Source: Wired ·
Tech & StartupsHas Microsoft Lost Its Mojo (Again)?
Microsoft’s AI products aren’t selling, and Github’s been plagued with troubles. WIRED spoke with VP Scott Hanselman about whether the company is in catch-up mode.
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsHong Kong ideal platform for Uzbek firms to spread wings globally, John Lee says
Hong Kong serves as an ideal platform to help Uzbek enterprises expand through its world-class professional services and international business environment, the city’s leader has …
Source: The New York Times – World ·
GeopoliticsHopes of Lebanon Cease-Fire Falter as Israel and Hezbollah Fight On
The U.S.-brokered agreement requires Hezbollah, which Iran backs, to stop firing first. But the group, not party to the talks, rejected the conditions as a virtual surrender.
Source: TechCrunch ·
Tech & StartupsThe token bill comes due: Inside the industry scramble to manage AI’s runaway costs
"The whole conversation shifted from tokenmaxxing and 'go fast' to 'we need guardrails, how do we control this?'"
Source: TechCrunch ·
Tech & StartupsNASA briefly sheltered space station astronauts in SpaceX’s Dragon due to leaks
The space agency said Roscosmos discovered new leaks in the Russian service module.
Source: Inc. ·
EntrepreneurshipAs the Whiskey Industry Continues to Struggle, This Company Just Made a Bet on a Surprising Sector—Here’s Why
For the past few years, sales of whiskey and other liquors have fallen. Yet, instead of pivoting out of the industry, this brand is leaning in.
Source: The New York Times – World ·
GeopoliticsRussia Floods Armenia With Disinformation Ahead of Election
Fearing a loss of influence, groups linked to the Kremlin and intelligence agencies have sought to discredit the country’s prime minister.
Source: TechCrunch ·
Tech & StartupsNSA said to be readying Anthropic’s Mythos for use in cyber operations
The U.S. eavesdropping agency is reportedly preparing Anthropic's Mythos for use in cyberattacks, despite a federal ban on using the AI model maker.
Source: The Hindu – World ·
Geopolitics13 foreigners among dead in Delhi hotel fire, in touch with embassies: MEA
About 20-22 foreign nationals have sustained injuries in the fire incident, according to MEA.
Source: Wired ·
Tech & StartupsInside Madonna’s Horny, Full-Throttle Grindr Takeover
From talking about sex with JFK Jr. to a surprise show in Times Square, the queen of pop is leveraging Grindr’s “gayborhood” to sell her new album.
Source: Your Story ·
Startups[Weekly funding roundup May 30- June 5] Investor appetite in the startup ecosystem rebounds after a dull week
The first week of June came as a relief for the Indian startup ecosystem as venture capital funding bounced back after touching a new low.
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsMost Asia-Pacific firms use AI for tasks without cutting jobs: survey
While a wave of job cuts across Asia’s finance and other industries due to wider use of artificial intelligence has spurred concerns, a new study shows that the technology’s net i…
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsXi Jinping’s ‘chief of staff’ Cai Qi takes Central Party School helm
Cai Qi, the fifth-ranked member in the Communist Party’s hierarchy, has been picked to head the Central Party School, the top training ground for cadres. Cai, 70, sits on the elit…
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsSummer most likely window for US attack on Cuba, Chinese defence tech firm says
Any US military attack on Cuba would most likely take place this summer, according to a Chinese defence technology company closely tracking US military movements around the island…
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsChina launches space computing hub as SpaceX gears up for historic IPO
China is ramping up its bets on space-based artificial intelligence computing with the launch of a state-backed research institute in Beijing, accelerating a frontier tech race wi…
Source: The Guardian – World ·
GeopoliticsMore than a quarter of UK musicians lost all EU work since 2021, report finds
Average tour earnings down 45%, with nearly three-fifths of musicians saying touring in Europe is no longer viableMore than a quarter of British musicians have lost all their work…
Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) – World ·
GeopoliticsWhy businesses are offering 'Quiet Hour'
More peace and quiet, less stress — the Quiet Hour is an initiative for people with invisible disabilities. An increasing number of stores and institutions in Germany are launchin…
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsNorway crown princess awaits lung transplant
Norway’s Crown Princess Mette-Marit has been placed on a waiting list for a lung transplant after a significant deterioration in her health that likely gave her only a year left t…
Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) – World ·
GeopoliticsIran at war: Stability masks deepening crises
One hundred days after the start of the Iran war, the Islamic Republic appears stable. But beneath the surface, economic strain, social unrest and growing repression point to deep…
Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) – World ·
GeopoliticsUS Senate passes $70 billion funding for ICE, Border Patrol
Senators voted 52-47 to approve funds set to finance the immigration forces for another three years, through the rest of Donald Trump's term. The bill still needs to clear the Hou…
Source: Times of India – World ·
GeopoliticsHe feared he couldn't compete with AI: Indian family dumps American Dream, leaves US after tragedy
Here are four clear bullet points summarizing the article: • TOI World Desk's team of journalists and writers sifts through global events for the latest news and diverse perspect…
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsDo China-Russia trade payment frictions show limits of de-dollarisation?
China and Russia have largely moved away from the US dollar in bilateral trade settlement, with most transactions now settled in their own currencies. Yet cross-border payment bot…
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsEU needs a ‘dedicated instrument’ to unwind China dependencies, trade chief says
The EU’s trade chief has confirmed publicly for the first time that the bloc is considering a specific rule to compel companies to diversify their suppliers, as Europe looks to un…
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