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Source: The Guardian – World ·
GeopoliticsOne Nation, six farcical explanations and no clearer understanding of its housing policy
Hanson’s party is leading in the polls, but it has a long way to go before being recognised as a serious political outfitGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcas…
Source: Your Story ·
StartupsInnefu Labs raises $30M in Series B from Panthera Growth Partners
Innefu Labs will utilise this funding round for global expansion and R&D. It is also looking at a potential IPO.
Source: Your Story ·
StartupsAwestruck: the world's first AI for your free time
Awestruck: the world's first AI for your free time Awestruck is the world's first AI for your free time, a new way to discover and book the best of what is happening around you. …
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsRace for rare earths at Myanmar’s borders fuels pollution fears
A race to dig rare earths and metals in the mineral-rich mountains of eastern Myanmar is polluting waterways that millions of people living downstream depend on after a new tungst…
Source: The Guardian – World ·
Geopolitics‘Family values’ African charter condemned by rights groups as regressive and dangerous
Draft treaty claims sexual and reproductive health and rights are an existential threat to the African familyAn African treaty that rejects longstanding international human rights…
Source: Inc. ·
EntrepreneurshipStephen Curry’s $400 Million Deal Wasn’t His Biggest Offer. Most People Are Missing Why He Turned Down More Money
Curry is chasing more than a paycheck.
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsMalaysian state polls loom as Negeri Sembilan snap vote tests Anwar’s alliance
Malaysia is heading into a run of state elections, including two triggered by early assembly dissolutions, after Negeri Sembilan became the latest state to call a snap poll amid f…
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsHong Kong watchdog to propose criminalising bid-rigging as early as September
Hong Kong’s competition watchdog aims to submit proposals to criminalise bid-rigging as early as September, paving the way for the government to table legislative amendments by th…
Source: Your Story ·
Startups3 Indian semiconductor startups are taking India’s chip story to France
VerveSemi, AGNIT and Netrasemi, 3 Indian semiconductor startups bound for Bharat Innovates 2026, an initiative of the Ministry of Education in France, tell YourStory what it takes…
Source: Al Jazeera – News ·
GeopoliticsUN envoys call on Trump to stop Israeli annexation
UN envoys call on Trump to stop Israeli annexation
Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) – World ·
GeopoliticsGermany updates: Wadephul discusses drug crime, economy in Mexico
Johann Wadephul, Berlin's top diplomat, visits the Latin American country which Germany considers a key partner in the region. The visit comes after Germany's failed bid for a UN …
Source: The Guardian – World ·
GeopoliticsWoman illegally strip-searched by police ‘reasonably thought’ officers would call her a liar, judge says
NSW seeking leave to appeal against successful class action including aggravated damages of $20,000 awarded to woman strip-searched at music festivalGet our breaking news email, f…
Source: Al Jazeera – News ·
GeopoliticsChina’s Xi headed to North Korea in bid to shore up ties
The Chinese leader's visit on June 8-9, his first in seven years, comes as Pyongyang strengthens relations with Russia.
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsAI hyperscaler effect vaults China’s Zhongji Innolight to top of CSI 300 benchmark
The artificial intelligence frenzy has made Zhongji Innolight, a supplier of optical modules to US hyperscalers, the biggest constituent of China’s stock benchmark, highlighting A…
Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) – World ·
GeopoliticsIndia news: Putin hails Delhi ties, Trump calls Modi 'good friend'
Russian leader Vladimir Putin said that India’s cooperation with the US won't harm India-Russia relations, while US President Donald Trump said he has a "good relationship" with P…
Source: The Hindu – World ·
GeopoliticsPakistan ‘forever grateful’ to Trump for India ceasefire intervention: PM Sharif
At an event marking the 250th anniversary of American independence, Shehbaz Sharif described Pakistan-U.S. ties as a "true and special relationship" spanning nearly eight decades
Source: The Guardian – World ·
GeopoliticsUK house prices fall for third successive month amid Iran war uncertainty
Unexpected monthly drop of 0.1% in May leaves price of typical home at £298,806, says lender HalifaxBusiness live – latest updatesUK house prices fell unexpectedly in May as risin…
Source: The Guardian – World ·
GeopoliticsUS government criticises ‘two-tier’ UK policing after Henry Nowak murder
State department warns of ‘ideological conditioning’ in message of condolence to family of murdered studentThe US state department has criticised “two-tiered policing” in Britain …
Source: Times of India – World ·
Geopolitics'There is no loss': Tamil Nadu BJP chief as his predecessor Annamalai quits party
Tamil Nadu BJP chief Nainar Nagendran dismissed any loss following K. Annamalai's exit, who has launched a new political movement, the APJ Abdul Kalam Centre for Ethics and Politi…
Source: The Hindu – World ·
GeopoliticsGunmen kidnap seven students from school in northwestern Nigeria
One student escaped and was in custody; the police said it wasn't clear where the students were taken but efforts were under way to rescue the remaining six
Source: Your Story ·
StartupsInside the quiet rise of India’s women entrepreneurs
From tailoring units and pickle businesses to local canteens, women across India are building sustainable enterprises through digital access, mentorship, and community-driven supp…
Source: Al Jazeera – News ·
GeopoliticsKushner Island? Why a planned resort has provoked protests in Albania
Government hopes the project can boost Albania as a global tourism destination - but environmental concerns are rife.
Source: The Hindu – World ·
GeopoliticsBrunei's sultan announces cabinet shake-up, appoints sons as Ministers
In a televised broadcast, Sultan Hassanal said he would continue to hold the key roles of Prime Minister, Defence Minister, and Finance Minister
Source: The Hindu – World ·
GeopoliticsIndia condemns attack on UN peacekeepers in Lebanon; seeks accountability
Sergeant Milovan Jovanovic, a Serbian peacekeeper serving with the UNIFIL, was killed when a mortar struck a UN position near Marji'yun on June 3
Source: Times of India – World ·
Geopolitics‘Sooryavanshi has ticked all the boxes’: Ex-selector says 15-yr-old deserves India cap
Former India selector Devang Gandhi advocates for 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's immediate India T20I debut following his stellar IPL 2026. Gandhi highlighted the young batsma…
Source: Al Jazeera – News ·
Geopolitics‘We are fighters’: Iraq aim to shock rivals at 2026 World Cup
Coach Graham Arnold and two key players speak to Al Jazeera ahead of Iraq's first World Cup appearance since 1986.
Source: The Guardian – World ·
GeopoliticsANU scandals during Julie Bishop’s tenure caused $100m in reputational damage, university estimates
Interim vice-chancellor tells senate estimates of ‘very significant’ effect on donor pipeline and enrolmentsFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking …
Source: The Hindu – World ·
GeopoliticsIndonesia volcano erupts, forcing airport to close
The volcanology agency said residents near rivers should also remain on alert for hazardous floods of volcanic material, known as lahar, if heavy rain occurs
Source: The Guardian – World ·
GeopoliticsSexism and bullying keeping women out of careers in sport, MPs told
Women coaches routinely overlooked, undermined and denied opportunities despite qualifications, say experts Women are being shut out of careers in sport by entrenched sexism, disc…
Source: The Guardian – World ·
GeopoliticsGet set for a painted lady summer: big year for orange butterflies in Britain
Migrant insects have been seen in large numbers along east coast thanks to heatwave and benign southerly windsIf you’ve spotted a pale orange butterfly dashing at frenetic pace th…
Source: Times of India – World ·
Geopolitics'We should end cult & dynastic politics': Annamalai quits BJP, announces new 'political movement'
Former BJP leader K Annamalai has launched a new political movement, the APJ Abdul Kalam Centre for Ethics and Politics, based in Coimbatore. He announced his intention to contest…
Source: Times of India – World ·
Geopolitics'Hasn’t got fair chance': Gambhir confirms GT batter at No.3 for Afghanistan Test
The number three position has remained unsettled for India in Test cricket since Cheteshwar Pujara moved out of the side. Since then, seven different batters have been tried at on…
Source: The Hindu – World ·
GeopoliticsUN nuclear watchdog says it’s been unable to inspect Iranian facilities
The International Atomic Energy Agency warned that it was “unable to discharge its safeguards responsibilities” that it has under the Safeguards Agreement of the Nuclear Non-Prol…
Source: Times of India – World ·
GeopoliticsCBSE receives over 70,000 re-evaluation requests as portal withstands cyberattack attempts
CBSE’s post-result grievance portal has received over 70,000 applications for verification and re-evaluation within days of launch, even as it faced repeated cyberattack attempts.…
Source: Times of India – World ·
GeopoliticsZorawar tank: The made-in-India war machine built to dominate China on the LAC
India's defence industry has achieved a significant milestone with the indigenous Zorawar light tank, developed in just 19 months for high-altitude Himalayan warfare. Designed to …
Source: Times of India – World ·
GeopoliticsRupee gains sharply as RBI unveils steps to attract foreign investors
Currency market participants said investor confidence improved following the RBI's policy announcements, particularly after the central bank emphasised that India's foreign exchan…
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsBrunei picks helicopter-flying Prince Abdul Mateen as foreign minister
Brunei’s Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah has named one of his youngest sons as foreign minister in a major cabinet reshuffle – largely seen as a move to prepare for the next generation of…
Source: Your Story ·
StartupsOla Electric raises Rs 780 Cr via QIP
The issue received bids worth about Rs 780 crore, with demand from long-only investors, including global names such as Goldman Sachs and BNP Climate Fund, alongside Indian mutual …
Source: The Hindu – World ·
GeopoliticsChinese leader Xi Jinping will travel to North Korea next week in first visit in years
The announcement came a day after North Korea unveiled a new facility to produce nuclear bomb fuels
Source: Times of India – World ·
Geopolitics'In best of families...': Netanyahu responds to Trump's 'crazy' remark
Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu acknowledged 'tactical disagreements' with US President Trump over regional conflicts but emphasized their shared goals, particularly countering I…
Source: Al Jazeera – News ·
GeopoliticsIran war day 98: Tehran raises doubts on deal as Lebanon fighting continues
Israel strikes Lebanon despite ceasefire, while Hezbollah rejects deal as death toll tops 3,500.
Source: The Guardian – World ·
GeopoliticsNew claimants seek to sue Elon Musk’s xAI after Labour MP’s test case
Jess Asato’s lawyer says others want to take action over demeaning sexualised material created by Grok AI toolNew claimants have come forward to take legal action against Elon Mus…
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsChina woman dances with eye patch and mask after losing partial jaw, vision in one eye to cancer
A 24-year-old Chinese woman keeps managing to shine on stage despite wearing a patch and a mask after she lost an eye and her left upper jaw to cancer. Han Yifei, from eastern Chi…
Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) – World ·
GeopoliticsSSRI antidepressants are often 'carelessly prescribed'
SSRIs, like Prozac and Zoloft, are among the world's most-prescribed psychiatric drugs. These antidepressants help a lot of people. But they don't always work. In fact, some exper…
Source: Times of India – World ·
Geopolitics'Nothing to worry': DKS in damage-control mode after 'closest of friend' quits cabinet
Karnataka chief minister DK Shivakumar has assured that there is "nothing to worry" regarding the resignation of minister Ramalinga Reddy. Reddy, a close friend and senior leader,…
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