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Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsHow Malaysia’s Langkawi became a paradise for smugglers
Waves break along Cenang Beach as the sun drops over the Andaman Sea, washing Langkawi’s white sand in gold. Tourists sip fresh coconuts beneath rows of bright umbrellas, gazing o…
Source: The Guardian – World ·
GeopoliticsRegrettable references and claims of ‘rigged’ election laws: why this week has reignited Jacinta Allan spill rumours
Just months from the Victorian election, the premier’s performance has left some MPs wondering if it’s too late for Labor to change leadersGet our breaking news email, free app or…
Source: Al Jazeera – News ·
GeopoliticsIran war live: Iranian missiles target Kuwait, Bahrain after US-Iran clash
The United Nations reports that 1.4 million people are in need of aid in Lebanon amid Israel's attacks on the country.
Source: Times of India – World ·
Geopolitics‘I don't care who we're leaving out': Vaibhav Sooryavanshi backed for India debut
Former England captain Nasser Hussain believes India should fast-track Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's international debut. The young batter's record-breaking IPL 2026 season has impressed…
Source: The Guardian – World ·
GeopoliticsGulf countries targeted by Iran after exchange of fire with US, in latest threat to fragile ceasefire
Kuwait and Bahrain issued air raid alerts as Iran targeted American bases, after the US shot down drones and struck Iranian radar sites The US and Iran exchanged a series of strik…
Source: The Guardian – World ·
GeopoliticsMan charged with murder of veteran US character actor James Handy
Handy, 81, died after being stabbed, allegedly by Michael Gledhill, whose mother was in relationship with HandyA man has been charged with murder in the stabbing of Jumanji and To…
Source: The Guardian – World ·
GeopoliticsCalifornia governor’s race: DoJ sends in federal observer over slow count
Experts warn ballot-counting could drag on in primaries for governor, LA mayor and Congress, as Trump claims ‘rigging’The US justice department on Friday sent a federal prosecutor…
Source: The Hindu – World ·
GeopoliticsU.S. military says it shot down Iranian drones launched toward Strait of Hormuz
It was the latest in back-and-forth attacks that have strained the tenuous ceasefire in the war and efforts to reach a deal to extend that truce.
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsPutin says no reason to meet Ukraine’s Zelensky, calls his letter ‘rude’
Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Friday he currently saw no reason to meet Volodymyr Zelensky after the Ukrainian president published an open letter proposing they hold fa…
Source: Times of India – World ·
GeopoliticsWest Bengal: TMC defection hands Congress civic body
Trinamool has lost control of the Mekhliganj municipality in Cooch Behar after its chairman defected to Congress, bringing six councillors with him. This marks the first civic bod…
Source: Times of India – World ·
GeopoliticsWon’t allow demographic change through influx: Amit Shah
Union Home Minister Amit Shah announced a pilot project for "smart borders" at multiple locations nationwide, aiming to bolster security and prevent demographic shifts through inf…
Source: Inc. ·
EntrepreneurshipThis CEO Thinks Non-Alcoholic Beers Could Soon Make Up 50 Percent of the Market. They’re Only at 2 Percent Right Now
For this leader, a 20 percent market share isn’t the ceiling for the booming sober-curious category.
Source: Times of India – World ·
Geopolitics'Gill will not come back': Ex-India batter makes big T20I captaincy claim
Former India batter Mohammad Kaif strongly backs Shreyas Iyer for the T20I captaincy, citing his IPL success with Gautam Gambhir and leading franchises to finals. Kaif believes Iy…
Source: Times of India – World ·
Geopolitics2 behind DU professor’s murder? Cops probe
Investigators are searching for two masked individuals seen leaving assistant professor Debosmita Paul's housing complex separately around the time of her suspected murder. Police…
Source: The New York Times – World ·
GeopoliticsA Sherpa Survived 6 Days Alone on Everest. His Family Says He Was Abandoned.
Dawa Sherpa, 57, was found alive on Thursday, nearly a week after he was last seen on the mountain. His wife says more could have been done to find him sooner.
Source: BBC News – World ·
GeopoliticsI wanted to quit Eurovision twice - then won it, says Bangaranga singer Dara
The Bulgarian singer says her historic victory in Vienna came close to never happening.
Source: BBC News – World ·
GeopoliticsThe cash-in-the-sofa saga that just won't go away for South Africa's president
A committee of MPs has been formed to look at the case against Cyril Ramaphosa, but he may survive a vote.
Source: Inc. ·
EntrepreneurshipAmazon Is Entering the Pizza Business—but Only for 10 Days. Here’s Why
Through the deal, Amazon Prime members will be able to snag a $5 pizza.
Source: BBC News – World ·
GeopoliticsPalestinian baby killed by Israeli gunfire in West Bank, health ministry says
The Israeli military says Friday's "incident is under review", expressing "deep sorrow for any harm caused".
Source: Times of India – World ·
GeopoliticsCJP’s NEET stir today, Youth Congress rejects overture
Newly formed online group Cockroach Janta Party sought coordination with the Indian Youth Congress for its upcoming NEET protest, but the overture was rejected. The IYC stated it …
Source: Inc. ·
Entrepreneurship‘A Terrible Year to Go Public’: Why This Massive AI Startup Is Resisting the IPO Rush
The CEO of a data platform startup knows that his business will be a public company eventually, but he insists that it won’t happen in the near future.
Source: Times of India – World ·
GeopoliticsWest Bengal CM Suvendu in Delhi to ‘discuss portfolios’
West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari made a surprise visit to Delhi, meeting with BJP's Nitin Nabin and Sunil Bansal. Discussions reportedly focused on portfolio allocation…
Source: Wired ·
Tech & StartupsBest Running Shoes, Tested and Reviewed (2026): Saucony, Adidas, Hoka
We logged thousands of test miles to bring you the best running shoes for every pace, ability, and running goal.
Source: Times of India – World ·
GeopoliticsFacing desertion by MPs, Mamata Banerjee clips Abhishek’s wings
Here are four clear bullet points summarizing the news article: • The Trinamool Congress party is facing speculation about a possible split in its parliamentary wing, affecting 2…
Source: Times of India – World ·
GeopoliticsFIR filed against ‘Khan Sir’ in coaching centre firing case
Here are four clear bullet points summarizing the news article: • A tutor named Faisal Khan, also known as "Khan Sir," may face arrest. • The Patna police have registered an FIR …
Source: Times of India – World ·
Geopolitics1st tranche of US trade deal by mid-July: Piyush Goyal
India and the US are nearing the finalization of an interim trade agreement, with the first tranche expected to be executed by mid-July. Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goya…
Source: TechCrunch ·
Tech & StartupsReid Hoffman is leaving Microsoft’s board to go ‘founder mode’ with startup Manus
After a very profitable decade on Microsoft's board, Reid Hoffman is stepping down to focus on his AI drug discovery startup Manus.
Source: The Guardian – World ·
GeopoliticsTexas murder trial under way with 19-year-old accused of stabbing fellow high schooler
Case draws nationwide attention amid debate over racial tensions, as defendant is Black and slain student was whiteTestimony has been unfolding in the murder trial of a 19-year-ol…
Source: Times of India – World ·
GeopoliticsOil India strikes natural gas in third Andaman offshore well
State-run Oil India Limited (OIL) has announced the discovery of natural gas in its third exploratory well, Vijayapuram-3, located off the Andaman Islands. This finding further st…
Source: BBC News – World ·
GeopoliticsA sari for Mars: Outfit worn by Indian 'rocket woman' at US museum
Isro scientist Nandini Harinath wore the sari on the "single most critical day" of India's Mars mission.
Source: Times of India – World ·
GeopoliticsTaylor Swift reportedly rejects Meghan Markle-style wedding spotlight buzz
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are reportedly planning a deeply personal wedding, far from a celebrity-filled spectacle. Sources claim Swift does not want a Meghan Markle and Princ…
Source: Times of India – World ·
GeopoliticsGreat Nicobar Project isn't about defence: Rahul Gandhi
Congress MP Rahul Gandhi released a video of his Nicobar visit, calling the Great Nicobar Project a "lie" and alleging it benefits a businessman for hotels and casinos. He initiat…
Source: Times of India – World ·
GeopoliticsNo mass data leak: JEE (Advanced) authorities
JEE (Advanced) authorities have clarified that a cloud storage misconfiguration identified by an ethical hacker did not lead to any mass extraction of candidate data. IIT-Roorkee …
Source: Times of India – World ·
GeopoliticsBlood test can predict lung cancer 5 years before diagnosis
Scientists found blood markers that can predict lung cancer more than five years in advance. This breakthrough could help detect the disease early in India, where most cases are f…
Source: The Guardian – World ·
GeopoliticsEssex woman jailed for life for poisoning baby son with cocktail of drugs
Emma Barnett killed her one-year-old after a court ruling he be taken away from herA mother who poisoned her one-year-old son with a lethal cocktail of prescription medications ad…
Source: BBC News – World ·
GeopoliticsWhy are devastating mice plagues happening in Australia?
Crops are being ravaged and homes are being invaded by the rodents - and it’s costing farmers hundreds of thousands of dollars.
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsIndonesian police in the market for hi-tech Chinese equipment
Indonesia is considering buying hi-tech policing equipment from China, setting out a shopping list for technology ranging from drones to tactical armoured vehicles at a police equ…
Source: The New York Times – World ·
GeopoliticsPamela Hicks, Lady-in-Waiting to Elizabeth II of Britain, Dies at 97
The queen’s third cousin, she was a bridesmaid at the royal wedding in 1947, and witnessed firsthand pivotal moments in British history.
Source: Times of India – World ·
GeopoliticsBangladesh border guards, BSF accuse each other of push-in attempts
Border Guard Bangladesh accused India's BSF of attempting to push over 70 individuals into Bangladesh near Lalmonirhat, Naogaon, and Chapainawabganj. Meanwhile, BSF reported thwar…
Source: Inc. ·
EntrepreneurshipAir Traffic Control Staffing Shortages Just Delayed Flights at a Major Airport. Other Cities Could Soon Be Next
From 2013 to 2023, the FAA only hired two-thirds of the controllers its staffing model called for. Airports are starting to experience the impact.
Source: BBC News – World ·
GeopoliticsFall in official Ebola numbers appears to be good news but it's not that simple
There are now 380 confirmed cases of Ebola in DR Congo, far lower than initial estimates of suspected cases, writes Fergus Walsh.
Source: TechCrunch ·
Tech & StartupsFounders share VC horror stories, and some are naming names
A massive viral conversation sharing VC horror stories has taken place this week on X. Some are weird. Some are infuriating.
Source: NBC News – World ·
GeneralTrump says Iran has not agreed to a deal because ‘they’re strong, they’re proud’
President Donald Trump on Friday said Iranian leaders have not yet reached a deal with the U.S. to end the ongoing war because they’re “strong” and “proud.”
Source: Times of India – World ·
Geopolitics'It is trite law': SC says documents linked to Official Secrets Act case needed for fair trial
The Supreme Court has ruled that an accused's right to a fair trial includes access to prosecution documents, even if classified under the Official Secrets Act. The court ordered …
Source: BBC News – World ·
GeopoliticsUS stocks slump as fears over Big Tech shake Wall Street
The Nasdaq saw its biggest daily fall since early 2025.
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