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Geopolitics

Albanese: Canberra to join Australia’s gun buy-back programme after Bondi attack

South China Morning Post – World · China

Australia’s capital will join a gun buy-back ⁠as part of ⁠a response to a ⁠shooting spree that killed 15 at a Jewish festival in Sydney, Prime Minister Anthony…

Geopolitics

Small German airplane crashes in Croatia, killing 2

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

The two-seater motor glider went down in the Velebit mountains, near Zadar, killing both passengers.

Geopolitics

Mainland Chinese research ship spotted near Taiwan’s largest naval base

South China Morning Post – World · China

A mainland Chinese research ship has sailed close to a key Taiwanese naval base, marking its third appearance near the island since May. The Tong Ji is a 2,000…

Geopolitics

Trump may rename Navy carrier after himself, replacing Pearl Harbor hero Doris Miller

Indian Express – World · India

- A US Navy carrier named after Doris Miller, a Black hero of Pearl Harbor, may be renamed for Trump, sparking backlash over honoring a sitting president. - …

Geopolitics

U.S., Iran keep up hostile rhetoric ahead of new sanctions

The Hindu – World · India

As the war neared six months old, the two sides ⁠were not exchanging fire but also not pursuing peace talks

Geopolitics

Government still weighing decision on restricting proxy voters, Hong Kong official says

South China Morning Post – World · China

Hong Kong authorities have yet to decide whether to restrict proxy voters at homeowners’ meetings to relatives or other flat owners of the same estate under pr…

Geopolitics

Yvette Roudy, France’s First Minister for Women’s Rights, Dies at 97

The New York Times – World · US

Maintaining that access to abortion was as much a matter of economic equality as women’s rights, she successfully championed state reimbursement for abortions.

Geopolitics

Lebanon’s Efforts to Tame Hezbollah Stall Amid Israel War

The New York Times – World · US

President Joseph Aoun took office with a popular mandate to reassert control after the militant group dragged the country back into war with Israel.

Geopolitics

Missing From a Mass Wedding in India: Brides

The New York Times – World · US

A fraud case, in which dozens of grooms showed up for a wedding that never materialized, is an extreme example of scamming in a marriage industry long prone to…

Geopolitics

Former British and French diplomats urge action over Israel’s ‘erasure’ of Palestine

The Guardian – World · Europe

In letter to Macron and Burnham, more than 100 senior figures accuse Israel of ethnic cleansing and call for measures including trade banMore than 100 French a…

Entrepreneurship

The Business You Built May Be Holding You Back. For Some Founders, Selling Is the Braver Move

Inc. · Global

After two decades of running a fast-growing agency, I realized staying put was less risky than starting over.

Entrepreneurship

The Las Vegas Slowdown Comes Down to 1 Mistake Every Business Owner Should Watch

Inc. · Global

The city’s tourism problem is not just price. It is what happens when customers feel every small friction adding up.

Tech & Startups

NASA Cancels Its Rescue Mission for the Aging Swift Telescope

Wired · Global

The LINK probe was supposed to use robotic arms to capture Swift and lift it into a safe orbit. Problems with its control system forced NASA to call off the at…

Geopolitics

She’s a Trump acolyte. He’s a ‘gringo Sandinista.’ Meet the Harps.

The Washington Post – World · US

Trump aide Natalie Harp is estranged from her brother, Preston, who has used social media and recent interviews to criticize her and highlight his own left-win…

Geopolitics

Hong Kong hits back at Western ‘slander’ over verdict on Tiananmen vigil leaders

South China Morning Post – World · China

Hong Kong authorities have hit out at “baseless slander and smearing” by Western countries over the convictions of the now-disbanded alliance behind the annual…

Geopolitics

Brazil’s Lula seeks end to ‘baseless tariffs’ in call with Trump

South China Morning Post – World · China

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva urged US counterpart Donald Trump in a phone call on Friday to resolve their countries’ trade dispute, saying US …

Geopolitics

Sun Screen

The New York Times – World · US

What makes a movie a summer movie? Is it the time of its release, or the way that it depicts the season itself? Or something else entirely?

Geopolitics

India news: Gandhi's handwritten notes sold for $1.7 million at Mumbai auction

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

A collection of notes written by Mahatma Gandhi has fetched the highest ever price for an Indian historical document in Mumbai. Meanwhile, a reported visit by …

Geopolitics

What’s so bad about a planned Hong Kong economy? Just look at Singapore

South China Morning Post – World · China

Why is the idea of a planned economy anathema to so many people despite China’s success? And why do so many retain faith in market economies given the economic…

Geopolitics

Ukraine: Russia steps up attacks as German Foreign Minister Johan Wadephul visits Kyiv

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul has traveled to Kyiv ahead of Ukraine's 35th Independence Day. A Russian missile attack killed at least 2 people as Wad…

Geopolitics

U.K. forecasts ‘biggest’ El Nino will smash records, spark hottest year

The Hindu – World · India

An El Nino weather event happens when warming sea surface temperatures in the tropical eastern Pacific trigger worldwide changes in winds, atmospheric pressure…

Geopolitics

Inside Trump’s $400 million White House ballroom: Bunkers, hospital and more

Indian Express – World · India

- Supreme Court paused lower court order, allowing Trump's White House ballroom construction to continue temporarily. - Project includes a 90,000 sq ft ballr…

Geopolitics

El Niño could be strongest in living memory, put 2027 on track as hottest year

Indian Express – World · India

- El Niño may become the strongest in decades, with UK Met Office warning 2027 could be the hottest year ever due to combined effects of the phenomenon and cli…

Geopolitics

China residents found three king cobra nests, including one guarded over 72 eggs

Times of India – World · India

Residents in Yunnan, China, unearthed three king cobra nests, sparking excitement among scientists eager to expand their understanding of snake reproduction. O…

Geopolitics

Ramaswamy will make a great Governor of Ohio: Vance

The Hindu – World · India

- Vance endorses Ramaswamy as Ohio's gubernatorial candidate, calling him a "great next governor." - Ramaswamy, an Indian-American entrepreneur, runs with Tr…

Geopolitics

Canada vows to match Trump’s 50% tariffs after trade deal talks fail

The Guardian – World · Europe

Mark Carney accuses Washington of ‘unfair’ last-minute changes to deal, as US and Canada fail to reach agreement after three-day extension of talksCanadian pri…

Geopolitics

Battery fires at recycling centres are costing UK £1bn a year, figures show

The Guardian – World · Europe

Experts say fires caused by wrongly discarded lithium batteries, such as those in vapes, are putting lives at riskFires at recycling centres caused by wrongly…

Geopolitics

‘We fear lessons will not be learned’: Chloe Moffat’s parents on their fight to hold Treasury to account

The Guardian – World · Europe

Couple considering suing for wrongful death after coroner found disciplinary process materially contributed to suicideWhen a coroner ruled this month that the …

Geopolitics

India joins China and South Korea in push for Arctic shipping routes

South China Morning Post – World · China

Climate change and conflict are conspiring to open up the Arctic to Asian commercial shipping, with China, South Korea and India all eyeing the icy short cut t…

Geopolitics

Components crunch: China’s carmakers face rising costs to keep intelligence edge

South China Morning Post – World · China

Chinese smart vehicle makers have been hit by another setback as a global components shortage collides with surging prices of raw materials, driven by the arti…

Geopolitics

Sorrow as community pays tribute to ‘shining light’ Lily Hooper after NSW hiking tragedy

The Guardian – World · Europe

The 18-year-old remembered as a talented athlete with an infectious smile and ‘one of those people who everyone simply liked’Get our breaking news email, free …

Geopolitics

Coles website down after viral Reddit post sees customers buy cases of alcoholic drinks at nearly 80% discount

The Guardian – World · Europe

Supermarket’s website and app go offline as customers save more than $100 on some 24-packsGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe Coles …

Geopolitics

US court strikes down Trump visa ban affecting South Asian nations

South China Morning Post – World · China

A US ⁠judge has struck down a Trump administration ⁠policy suspending the issuance of immigrant visas to applicants from 75 countries, saying that the policy e…

Geopolitics

Trade standoff: Trump's 50% tariff kicks in; Carney vows 'dollar-for-dollar' response

Times of India – World · India

Trade negotiations between the United States and Canada fell apart after a three-day face-off. Canada called a halt to discussions, criticizing the US for pres…

Geopolitics

China’s new moon mission could unlock secret of lunar ice: Why that matters

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

The Chang'e-7 seeks to find out more about the water trapped within the moon's shadowed craters.

Geopolitics

‘It was a tsunami’: Floods leave death trail in India’s Assam

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

From father searching for his daughter's body to man who drowned trying to save a friend, floods take devastating toll.

Geopolitics

BJP chief Nitin Nabin holds first meeting with new team ahead of polls

Times of India – World · India

Nitin Nabin led the BJP's new national team in their first meeting. They discussed upcoming assembly elections and grassroots outreach efforts. The party unv…

Geopolitics

Elon Musk took authority away from Tesla managers and handed it to employees

Times of India – World · India

Elon Musk issued productivity rules to Tesla staff in an April 2018 email. He urged employees to eliminate unnecessary meetings and avoid complicated jargon. M…

Geopolitics

2 injured in stabbing at Canada’s Edmonton gurdwara, suspect in custody

The Hindu – World · India

Prime Minister Mark Carney condemned the attack and expressed solidarity with the Sikh community.

Geopolitics

Labour unions call for mandatory heatstroke-prevention equipment for workers

South China Morning Post – World · China

Hong Kong labour unionists have called for employers to be required to provide outdoor workers with heatstroke-prevention equipment during extreme temperatures…

Geopolitics

Russian strikes on Ukraine kill two, officials say, a day after deadly attack on mall

BBC News – World · Europe

Attacks come a day after at least 16 people were killed in a double-tap strike on a shopping mall.

Geopolitics

Canada-U.S. Trade War Escalates as Talks Collapse

The New York Times – World · US

Intense negotiations to stave off new levies by the Trump administration ended in an impasse as Mark Carney suspended talks. U.S. tariffs on Canada, and retali…

Geopolitics

West Asia LIVE: Trump says Iran not ready to make the 'right deal'

The Hindu – World · India

U.S. President Donald Trump said, "We have total control of that entire region ‌having to do with the Strait of ​Hormuz, and that means well into it, the land …

Geopolitics

'Antisemitic dictator': Netanyahu slams Erdogan after Turkey seeks Interpol action

Times of India – World · India

Israel's Prime Minister Netanyahu fiercely criticized Turkey's President Erdogan after Ankara sought an Interpol notice. Erdogan's government requested the no…

Geopolitics

U.S. is set to impose 50% tariffs on $20 billion worth of Canadian products

The Hindu – World · India

The countries sold each other $880 billion worth of goods and services last year

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