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Source: Inc. ·
EntrepreneurshipThe Best Small-Business Insurance
We identified the business insurance providers that are easy to use and highly rated for financial strength.
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsHong Kong’s MTR Corporation raises €3 billion in its first public euro green bond sale
Hong Kong rail giant the MTR Corporation has raised €3 billion (US$3.5 billion) by selling its first euro-denominated public green bonds, in its largest bond deal to date. The sem…
Source: Your Story ·
StartupsIRM India Affiliate sets up global ERM centre at Chitkara University, tapping into Punjab’s entrepreneurial spirit
IRM India Affiliate sets up global ERM centre at Chitkara University, tapping into Punjab’s entrepreneurial spirit Rooted in Punjab’s spirit of enterprise and resilience, the new…
Source: BBC News – World ·
GeopoliticsCharges dropped against Budapest mayor over 2025 Pride march
Budapest's liberal Mayor Gergely Karacsony had been charged with helping to organise the banned 2025 march.
Source: TechCrunch ·
Tech & StartupsApple touts $1.4 trillion in App Store billings and sales, 90% without a commission
Apple's App Store generated $1.4 trillion in sales, up from $1.3 trillion last year, with $149 billion in sales for digital goods.
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsAre Japan-Philippines talks a maritime red line for China’s blue-water ambitions?
Beijing’s strong opposition to maritime boundary talks between Manila and Tokyo reflects growing wariness over a shifting balance of power in the western Pacific. And, experts war…
Source: The Hindu – World ·
GeopoliticsBangladesh says it foiled multiple attempts by India to force people into the country
Dhaka has repeatedly said anyone identified as a Bangladeshi national should be returned through formal legal and diplomatic channels rather than being driven across the border
Source: The Hindu – World ·
GeopoliticsAI to double data centre power and water consumption by 2030, UN researchers say
“The public debate still often treats AI as software, but AI is also physical infrastructure: data centres, electricity generation, cooling systems, transmission networks, chips,…
Source: Your Story ·
StartupsThe Bengaluru startup using AI to bring precision to brain and mental health care
By combining AI-powered neuroimaging, personalised brain mapping, and clinical decision-support tools, Bengaluru-based BrainSightAI is helping doctors better diagnose and treat ne…
Source: The Hindu – World ·
GeopoliticsPakistan accuses India of weaponising water after treaty suspension
Pakistan's Foreign Ministry spokesperson Tahir Andrabi said that New Delhi had not consulted Islamabad on the two Chenab River projects that he said would undermine the Indus Wate…
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsTrump to nominate Todd Blanche as US attorney general
President Donald Trump said he would move to nominate acting US Attorney General Todd Blanche on Thursday to permanently lead the Justice Department, which would make his forme…
Source: BBC News – World ·
GeopoliticsOscar-nominated Persepolis author Marjane Satrapi dies aged 56
The French-Iranian author and illustrator was known for her graphic novel series and Oscar-nominated film.
Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) – World ·
GeopoliticsGermany: Lufthansa plane suffers nose gear collapse
Several Lufthansa crew members were injured after the nose landing gear of a parked jumbo jet "unexpectedly retracted" at Frankfurt Airport.
Source: Inc. ·
EntrepreneurshipRonny Chieng Told Harvard Grads to ‘Destroy AI.’ They Cheered
The ‘Daily Show’ comedian’s directive seemed far better aligned with student sentiment than the AI boosters who’ve been heckled at recent commencements.
Source: The Guardian – World ·
Geopolitics‘Embarrassing’: pressure on Merz after Germany’s failure to win UN security council seat
Criticism comes from across political spectrum after blow to Friedrich Merz’s governmentGermany’s unprecedented failure to win one of the rotating seats on the UN security council…
Source: NBC News – World ·
GeneralLaos cave survivor recounts days trapped in dark, flooded cave
Through the long days and nights he and four other men were trapped inside a flooded cave, all Mued Duangsomdy could think about was food.
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
Geopolitics‘Brilliant’: US public cheers dancing Unitree robots while Congress looks to ban them
A gulf is emerging between how the American public and lawmakers are viewing Chinese robots, analysts say, following a high-profile performance by Chinese robotics champion Unitre…
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsHong Kong police to launch 2-week crackdown on distracted drivers and jaywalkers
Hong Kong police will launch a two-week citywide crackdown on distracted driving and jaywalking after the number of people killed in traffic accidents jumped by more than 40 per c…
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsSmall plane crash in Croatia leaves 4 dead, 2 missing
Four people were killed on Thursday in a plane crash on Croatia’s northern Adriatic coast, police said. “According to currently available information four people have died” in the…
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsChina’s futuristic stealth sub to boost ‘hunt-and-kill’ capabilities: experts
China is aiming to boost its “hunt-and-kill” capabilities with a new submarine that boasts futuristic features, according to Chinese analysts. A submarine that appeared to lack a …
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsChinese carmakers BYD, Chery chart 80% growth overseas as EV demand spikes
Leading Chinese carmakers like BYD and Chery Automobile are reaping rewards from their efforts to boost sales abroad, as they chase higher profitability amid rising demand for ele…
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsWhy China’s Latin America ties aren’t immune to Trump’s influence
For over two decades, China’s rise in Latin America has been viewed as one of the most significant geopolitical developments in the western hemisphere. Through trade, investment, …
Source: The Guardian – World ·
GeopoliticsExperts criticise plan for American-only Ebola quarantine centre in Kenya
Plan departs from policy of bringing CDC staff back to US for treatment and offering support to all health workersFormer top US officials and other experts are urging the Trump ad…
Source: The Hindu – World ·
GeopoliticsIranian-French cartoonist and filmmaker Marjane Satrapi dies at 56
President Emmanuel Macron and his wife Brigitte Macron “pay tribute to a remarkable artist who transformed an Iranian childhood into a universal fable,” a statement said.
Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) – World ·
GeopoliticsGermans at Russia's SPIEF: Who's really there?
Russian officials and media claim German businesses are comming back to the St. Petersburg Economic Forum despite the war in Ukraine. But who is actually attending Russia's flagsh…
Source: MIT Technology Review ·
AI / Deep TechThe Download: AI-generated lawsuits and virtual power plants for data centers
This is today’s edition of The Download, our weekday newsletter that provides a daily dose of what’s going on in the world of technology. How courts are coping with a …
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsPart boat, part plane, part sci-fi: China debuts consumer flying watercraft
The Soviet “sea monster” is back – and this time it’s for sale. A Chinese company has completed the maiden flight of a passenger craft that skims just above the water’s surface us…
Source: Inc. ·
EntrepreneurshipStanley 1913’s Viral Quencher Made It Famous. Now It’s Trying to Reinvent Itself
Viral fame was step one. Staying relevant is step two.
Source: TechCrunch ·
Tech & StartupsOura Ring 5 review: Thinner, lighter, better
The Ring 5, which Oura describes as the world’s smallest smart ring, is 40% smaller than its predecessor and starts at $399.
Source: BBC News – World ·
Geopolitics'Nothing left to chance' for Bayeux Tapestry's journey to London
The 950-year-old work will be as safe "as a baby" during its move to London, French officials say.
Source: The Guardian – World ·
GeopoliticsCivilians flee as Somali troops and opposition-allied militias trade fire in Mogadishu
Violence flares before protests on Thursday over president’s decision to remain in office after his term expiredFierce clashes have taken place between government troops and milit…
Source: Inc. ·
EntrepreneurshipPanera Bread Store Closures: See a List of Shuttered Locations as the Fast-Casual Chain Charts 2026 Growth
Well into a turnaround plan announced last year, Panera is growing its footprint and modernizing its bakery-cafes. But not all of of them will survive.
Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) – World ·
GeopoliticsGermany's UN defeat: What went wrong?
Austria and Portugal have won seats on the UN Security Council, ending Germany's 40-year streak. DW examines the foreign policy questions raised by Berlin's defeat.
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsBeijing’s point man on Hong Kong affairs visits Hengqin in push for integration
Beijing’s top official on Hong Kong and Macau affairs has visited the Hengqin cooperation zone in Guangdong province’s Zhuhai as part of a drive to help the two special administra…
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsJapan’s PM Takaichi eyes India trip for talks with leader Modi
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is considering visiting India early next month to meet with her counterpart Narendra Modi to discuss cooperation on strengthening supply cha…
Source: The Hindu – World ·
GeopoliticsNine killed in overnight strikes in Gaza, says hospital
The nine people were killed in at least four separate strikes in Gaza city, according to Shifa Hospital, which received the bodies
Source: Wired ·
Tech & Startups5 Best Smart Speakers (2026): Alexa, Google Assistant, Siri
Looking to add a smart speaker to your house? Here’s which to choose, whether you’re an Alexa, Siri, or Google fan.
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsUS-China policy under Donald Trump is heading for ‘unpredictable drift’: expert
Soon after Donald Trump concluded a visit to China that he hailed as a great success, America’s top diplomat joined his Indian, Japanese and Australian counterparts in New Delhi f…
Source: NBC News – World ·
GeneralMarjane Satrapi, French-Iranian author of ‘Persepolis,’ dies at 56
Satrapi was “a great artist who transformed an Iranian childhood into a universal fable,” the French presidency said.
Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) – World ·
GeopoliticsMount Everest: Missing Sherpa found alive after 6 days
A Nepalese Sherpa miraculously survived for nearly a week after going missing on May 29. The missing man was found near Everest base camp.
Source: BBC News – World ·
GeopoliticsBondi Beach shooting hero charged with assault
Ahmed al Ahmed disarmed one of the alleged shooters during the deadly attack at a Jewish event.
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsAs India rises in critical minerals race, can it dent China’s dominance?
A new India-US pact on critical minerals has put the spotlight on New Delhi’s potential as an alternative to China, but analysts say despite the country’s significant resources, i…
Source: Your Story ·
StartupsStartup news and updates: Daily roundup (June 4, 2026)
YourStory presents the daily news roundup from the Indian startup ecosystem and beyond. Here’s the roundup for Thursday, June 4, 2026
Source: The Guardian – World ·
GeopoliticsEurope’s far right exploit Henry Nowak murder in UK with populist rhetoric on race
Polish, Spanish and French populists focus on clips of teenager’s dying moments and accuse UK of descending ‘into depths of the earth’UK politics live – latest updatesPolish far-r…
Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) – World ·
GeopoliticsTiananmen dissident lambasts China on massacre anniversary
On the anniversary of the Tiananmen Square massacre, Wu'er Kaixi, who played a leading role during the 1989 protests, spoke to DW about his personal loss and nearly four decades i…
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