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Source: The Hindu – World ·
GeopoliticsIndian-origin woman shot dead in U.S.; husband arrested
Former Google executive Sheetal Wrzesien’s son was injured in the shootout that took place at the couple’s home at Laurel Creek Trail
Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) – World ·
GeopoliticsGermany's Ruhr Valley is on brink of financial collapse
With tax revenues down and social spending up, more and more cities and towns in the Ruhrgebiet are struggling to make ends meet. One city that is particularly deep in the red is …
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsWhy China’s ethnic unity law marks shift in policy towards assimilation
China’s new law on ethnic unity signals a shift in Beijing’s focus from handling specific ethnic matters to assimilation, according to a party ethnologist. The Law on Promoting Et…
Source: Wired ·
Tech & StartupsScientists’ Side Hustle? Using AI and Quantum Computing to Generate New Peptides
Researchers cobbled together funding and time to show how quantum computing could aid in the development of drugs to help underserved populations and combat rare diseases.
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsSouth Korea under emergency advisory as heatwave days increase
South Korea issued its first-ever emergency heatwave alert on Sunday under a new warning system launched this year, advising people to halt outdoor activities and keep cool. The n…
Source: Inc. ·
Entrepreneurship1 Small Behavior Change Improves Your Brain Chemistry, According to 201 Studies
It also makes you happier.
Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) – World ·
GeopoliticsQatar: Former Emir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani dies at 74
The former Emir led Qatar's transformation from a small Gulf state into one of the world's wealthiest nations and oversaw the launch of Al Jazeera and the country's World Cup bid.
Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) – World ·
GeopoliticsHow a Jewish heir is taking on Germany's far-right AfD
Heavily supported in eastern states, the Alternative for Germany is using a GDR cultural icon, the Schwalbe moped, in its campaigning. Now, the Jewish heir of the manufacturer is …
Source: BBC News – World ·
GeopoliticsPeople flee as Russian strike hits near Ukraine coffee shop
Three cameras caught the moment people ducked then ran for cover in Sumy, in north eastern Ukraine.
Source: The New York Times – World ·
GeopoliticsTrump Sought an Iran War Exit. Putin Pushed On in Ukraine. Now Both Are Stuck.
The Iran and Ukraine wars underline the common limits of military force in achieving political ends, but also the differences between a dug-in Russian president and a vacillating …
Source: The Washington Post – World ·
GeopoliticsHe fleeced the Navy for millions, then fled the country. Now he wants a pardon.
In an exclusive interview, the legendary con man known as Fat Leonard, back in prison, tells The Post about his wild escape and his bid for a presidential pardon.
Source: Inc. ·
EntrepreneurshipYour Customer Acquisition Problem May Actually Be a Retention Problem
Acquisition costs are climbing for structural reasons. Most DTC brands skip is the one that actually works.
Source: Inc. ·
EntrepreneurshipThe Coachella Influencer Meltdown Exposed a Bigger Problem: Too Many Brand Trips Have No Real Purpose
For years, brands treated influencer getaways as marketing magic. The latest creator backlash suggests audiences can tell when there’s no real story behind the spectacle.
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsBeijing hits out as US-led coalition marks 10th anniversary of South China Sea ruling
Beijing has cast US-led military deployments as the “primary threat” to peace in the South China Sea, hitting back at a multinational declaration that marked the 10th anniversary …
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsWhy some Hongkongers take a 6-hour train ride for a Zhangjiajie holiday
Hongkonger Lam Chun and his family hopped onto a high-speed train for the first time last month for a five-day holiday in Zhangjiajie in Hunan province, finding the experience mor…
Source: Indian Express – World ·
GeopoliticsTyphoon Bavi hits China: 2 million evacuated as year’s ‘strongest storm’ strikes
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Source: Indian Express – World ·
GeopoliticsIndian-origin Google techie killed in Georgia shooting, husband charged with murder
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Source: Times of India – World ·
GeopoliticsPaw-sper economy: From kibble to birthday cakes - India's pets are living large
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Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsHong Kong probes civil service negligence in 15-year delay over baby blunder case
Hong Kong authorities are reviewing whether any civil servants neglected their duties in a 15-year delay by the Medical Council in handling a complaint against a paediatrician lin…
Source: The Guardian – World ·
GeopoliticsFirst patients enrolled in record-breaking Ebola treatment trial in DRC
Two drugs are being trialled in the Ituri region in a programme set up just six weeks after the outbreak was declared, with hopes it will reduce mortality ratesThere is no approve…
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsSinger Leehom Wang gets 39 stitches after stage cable trip in China, sparking safety concerns
Taiwanese-American singer-songwriter Leehom Wang continued his concert despite suffering from sudden injuries that later required 39 stitches to his face and ear, winning him wide…
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsHow Chinese investors are supercharging Africa’s multibillion-dollar e-bike boom
Motorcycle taxis – often called boda-bodas in East Africa and okadas in Nigeria and parts of West Africa – serve as the primary mode of transport for millions in Africa. Now, Chin…
Source: Al Jazeera – News ·
GeopoliticsUS CENTCOM completes third round of strikes on Iran
US CENTCOM completes third round of strikes on Iran
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsDemocratic pastors eye US midterms to blunt Trump’s grip on Christian nationalism
A band of white Democratic pastors has a striking message ahead of November’s US midterm election: Republicans have hijacked Jesus for political gain, and we are not going to stan…
Source: Times of India – World ·
GeopoliticsVietnam boat tragedy: Embassy begins repatriation of 15 Indians killed
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Source: Al Jazeera – News ·
GeopoliticsMissiles and drones fired at Gulf states after night of US strikes on Iran
Three people injured by falling shrapnel in Qatar as attacks also reported in UAE, Kuwait, Bahrain, Oman and Jordan.
Source: The Hindu – World ·
GeopoliticsBoat carrying tourists had barely left shore when it capsized, says witness
Weather conditions were not adverse, says Indian national
Source: Times of India – World ·
GeopoliticsDaughter-in-law accuses former MP Vinayak Raut, family of harassment
Vinayak Raut and six others face charges following a complaint by his daughter-in-law. Girija Raut alleged physical and mental harassment after her marriage in December 2017. She …
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsHong Kong police arrest 9 in crackdown on dangerous driving
Hong Kong police have arrested nine suspects, including two who are on a wanted list, for serious driving offences during a week-long crackdown on speeding and other road safety b…
Source: BBC News – World ·
GeopoliticsUS Senator Lindsey Graham dies after 'brief and sudden illness', his office says
The influential politician has just returned from Kyiv, where he met Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky on Friday.
Source: Indian Express – World ·
GeopoliticsIndians killed in Vietnam capsize: Repatriation begins; what we know so far
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Source: The Hindu – World ·
GeopoliticsU.S. Senator Lindsey Graham passes away at 71
Key ally of President Trump died on July 11 after a brief and sudden illness, his office said
Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) – World ·
GeopoliticsUS: Reporters subpoenaed over Air Force One stories
New York Times journalists who reported on security fears about the president's new Qatari-gifted plane have been called to court. The case raises concerns about press freedoms un…
Source: Al Jazeera – News ·
GeopoliticsFrance vs Spain World Cup semifinal: Prediction, Mbappe-Yamal, venue, stats
European football titans France and Spain meet in a blockbuster FIFA World Cup 2026 final four matchup in Dallas.
Source: The New York Times – World ·
GeopoliticsTyphoon Bavi Hits China, Causing Evacuations, Floods and Flight Delays
Typhoon Bavi made landfall in China after killing 17 in the Philippines, skirting Japan and hitting Taiwan. At its largest, the storm was about the width of France.
Source: Times of India – World ·
Geopolitics'10 rescused, 1 missing': India condemns attack on vessel carrying Indian crew off Oman coast
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Source: Times of India – World ·
GeopoliticsBeyond Patriot: Why Ukraine is pushing Europe to build its own missile shield
Kyiv is currently under intensified drone and missile assaults from Russia, placing significant pressure on Ukraine's air defence systems. President Zelenskyy is calling on allies…
Source: Al Jazeera – News ·
GeopoliticsIRGC vows ‘crushing response’ to any further US attacks
IRGC vows ‘crushing response’ to any further US attacks
Source: Times of India – World ·
GeopoliticsOFFSIDE: Jude makes England's World cup song better as Messi looms...
Day 31 saw Jude Bellingham drag England past Norway, Argentina stumble through Switzerland and Lionel Messi demand respect from the referee.
Source: Times of India – World ·
GeopoliticsLionel Messi's FIFA World Cup scoring streak ends; fails to ...
Lionel Messi provided a crucial assist for Argentina's opening goal against Switzerland. The defending champions secured a 3-1 extra-time victory in their quarterfinal match. Me…
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsUS senator and Trump ally Lindsey Graham dies after sudden illness
US Senator Lindsey Graham, a pivotal Republican who went from a vocal critic of Donald Trump to one of his most loyal allies on Capitol Hill after Trump became president, has died…
Source: Times of India – World ·
GeopoliticsBeyond the Quad: How India is expanding its defence arc across the Indo-Pacific
Prime Minister Modi's Indo-Pacific visits highlight India's growing defense ties. India strengthens its Indo-Pacific strategy through diverse bilateral partnerships. Cooperation w…
Source: The Hindu – World ·
GeopoliticsQatar’s former ruler Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani has died at age 74, state news agency says
Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, former ruler and architect behind Qatar’s stunning ambitions, has died at the age of 74
Source: Indian Express – World ·
GeopoliticsUS Senator Lindsey Graham, staunch ally of President Donald Trump, dead at 71
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Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) – World ·
GeopoliticsUS: Senator Lindsey Graham dies
The South Carolina politician and staunch ally of Donald Trump died aged 71 after a brief and sudden illness, his office said.
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