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Source: The Guardian – World ·
GeopoliticsChina and Xi Jinping seen more favourably than the US and Trump in poll of major countries
Global views appear to have flipped in Beijing’s favour, driven in part by tensions between the Trump administration and US allies, a new Pew survey showsThe world has largely vie…
Source: BBC News – World ·
GeopoliticsBlanche apologises on Capitol Hill for Epstein files 'mistakes'
Blanche faces a bipartisan grilling as he seeks to assume the role of US attorney general permanently.
Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) – World ·
GeopoliticsUS strikes Iranian missile sites as tensions escalate
The United States has launched fresh strikes on Iranian missile and coastal defense sites after reinstating a naval blockade. Iran responded by warning it could disrupt more regio…
Source: Times of India – World ·
GeopoliticsDelay may make registrations of birth, deaths tough
Delayed birth and death registrations may soon require judicial magistrate orders. The government proposes this change to tighten the existing registration process. Reporting birt…
Source: Al Jazeera – News ·
GeopoliticsArgentina players brandish political Falklands flag after England match
The banner, held up by Lisandro Martinez and Giovani Lo Celso, goes against FIFA’s Stadium Code of Conduct.
Source: BBC News – World ·
GeopoliticsA Cold War bunker gets a luxury makeover as 'doomsday' condos
A former Canadian government nuclear bomb shelter in rural Nova Scotia may soon be home to the country’s first large-scale luxury survival shelter.
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsDSE exam success: Hong Kong’s top scorers share their revision secrets
Setting a timer to take a short break after every 25 minutes of study, compiling a “mistakes booklet” to learn from past errors and using artificial intelligence to boost English …
Source: Times of India – World ·
GeopoliticsUS court says Trump's 'censorship' visa policy likely violates free speech
A judge has temporarily blocked a Trump administration immigration policy. This policy targeted foreign researchers and fact-checkers working on misinformation. The judge found th…
Source: Al Jazeera – News ·
GeopoliticsUS Justice Department refuses New Mexico’s request for Epstein files
New Mexico says the withheld records are critical to its criminal investigation into alleged abuse at Epstein’s ranch.
Source: Wired ·
Tech & StartupsSmoke From Canada's Wildfires Turns Skies Sickly Orange Across the Eastern US
Roughly 100 fires are raging out of control in Ontario, sending smoke streaming 1,000 miles to the south and east.
Source: The New York Times – World ·
GeopoliticsUkraine’s Minister of Defense, a Proponent of Drone Warfare, Steps Down
Mykhailo Fedorov announced he was leaving the ministry on Wednesday after conflicts with generals and military contractors over the role of innovative weaponry.
Source: Al Jazeera – News ·
Geopolitics‘Really big news’: What to know about Trump’s primetime speech on Thursday
The address comes as the White House revives scrutiny of the 2020 election and pushes new voting restrictions.
Source: BBC News – World ·
GeopoliticsNew monkey species with orange lips found 'hiding' in DRC forest
Scientists describe "amazing feeling" to look into the face of an animal that so few people knew existed.
Source: BBC News – World ·
GeopoliticsFamilies of 43 victims await verdict in Genoa bridge disaster
A large section of the giant Morandi motorway bridge crumbled and collapsed on to the railway tracks below.
Source: Times of India – World ·
GeopoliticsWatch: US disables oil tanker heading to Iran as naval blockade intensifies
United States forces disabled an oil tanker attempting to reach Iran's Kharg Island port. This action occurred during the initial enforcement period of a reinstated naval blockade…
Source: Times of India – World ·
GeopoliticsPatrick Mahomes' silence on Mia's birthday fuels family feud rumors as fans speculate
Patrick Mahomes sparked online debate after publicly interacting with Brittany Mahomes' Instagram post but not sharing a birthday tribute for his half-sister, Mia Randall. Fans qu…
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsEx-US Fed adviser gets 3 years in prison in China secrets case
A former senior adviser for the Federal Reserve Board of Governors was sentenced to more than three years in prison for lying to federal investigators looking into whether he shar…
Source: BBC News – World ·
GeopoliticsArgentina face action after waving Falklands banner
Argentina face the prospect of disciplinary action from Fifa after their players celebrate the World Cup semi-final win against England with a banner in support of their country's…
Source: BBC News – World ·
GeopoliticsUS military to start screening for testosterone deficiency, Hegseth says
"We owe our warriors the absolute best medical care in the world, and this program delivers on that obligation," Hegseth said in a video.
Source: The New York Times – World ·
GeopoliticsIran’s Top Negotiator Signals Door to Diplomacy Is Still Open
Facing intense divisions within Iran, Gen. Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf both struck a defiant tone and argued that diplomacy could defend Iran’s interests.
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsUS launches more Iran strikes, hits oil tanker trying to break Hormuz blockade
The United States launched a new wave of strikes against Iran on Wednesday to curb its ability to threaten shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, as US President Donald Trump warned he…
Source: The Guardian – World ·
GeopoliticsBlack doctors in England four times less likely to get training places than white counterparts
For one placement, black applicants had a less than 1 in 100 chance of being offered a place, NHS data showsBlack doctors in England are four times less likely to be offered a tra…
Source: Times of India – World ·
GeopoliticsSupreme Court asks CBSE for details of steps taken to curb digital evaluation flubs
The Supreme Court has asked CBSE to detail its actions on digital evaluation issues. A one-member commission is now inquiring into these alleged irregularities. The court noted th…
Source: Times of India – World ·
GeopoliticsSIR exercise: Delhi voters get 10 more days to submit enumeration forms
Electors in Delhi now have an extended period to submit their enumeration forms. House-to-house visits by BLOs in Delhi will continue until August 8. Revised schedules have also b…
Source: Inc. ·
EntrepreneurshipWhat ADHD Does to Your Body Could Be Just as Important as What It Does to Your Brain
A sweeping study of 4.8 million people found ADHD is linked to dozens of physical disorders—raising new questions about how the condition affects the body.
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsUS hardens AI stance on China as Anthropic calls for extending lead
Washington is moving to strengthen its artificial intelligence posture towards China, with lawmakers advancing new export control bills and the Trump administration deepening coop…
Source: BBC News – World ·
GeopoliticsCrackdown on 'objectionable' books in Indian-administered Kashmir sparks row
Authorities in Indian-administered Kashmir have asked educational institutions to review every book on their premises.
Source: BBC News – World ·
Geopolitics'I must get out into the free world', dissident who fled China on boat tells BBC
Dong Guangping, who has resettled in Canada, recounts his perilous escape from China to South Korea.
Source: BBC News – World ·
GeopoliticsBangkok's bar fire is the city's latest deadly blaze - will anything ever change?
The same horrific scenes have played out before, spurring calls for action. So why has this happened again?
Source: The Guardian – World ·
Geopolitics‘Malvinas are Argentinian’: World Cup holders celebrate win over England with Falklands banner
Banner refers to Falkland Islands conflict in 1982Players celebrate on the pitch with the messageThe Argentina players celebrated their World Cup win over England with a banner sa…
Source: Inc. ·
EntrepreneurshipWarren Buffett Just Issued a Sharp Warning to Day Traders: ‘Humans Love to Gamble’
The philanthropist and businessman issued a strong critique on a growing financial sector.
Source: Times of India – World ·
GeopoliticsKudankulam nuclear plant data breached, NPCIL says core systems untouched
Nuclear Power Corporation of India stated its core systems remain secure after a cyber incident. A ransomware group posted files related to the Kudankulam nuclear plant online. Re…
Source: Al Jazeera – News ·
GeopoliticsIran says peace deal voided, fighting ‘existential war’ after US attacks
The US announced a new wave of attacks Wednesday night, amid reported explosions in Bandar Abbas, Chabahar and Ahvaz.
Source: Times of India – World ·
GeopoliticsDelhi high court judge, later Manipur CJ, had LPG agency during tenure
Justice Siddharth Mridul allegedly operated an LPG distributorship during his judicial service. This action appears to violate judicial ethics and conduct codes. Bharat Petroleum …
Source: Al Jazeera – News ·
GeopoliticsArgentina stun England in 2-1 comeback win to reach 2026 World Cup final
Holders Argentina will face Spain in the final after snatching victory from England in a highly charged encounter.
Source: Al Jazeera – News ·
GeopoliticsxAI sues user for exploiting AI tool to sexualise minors
Lawsuit accuses Terry Harwood of misusing xAI to bypass safeguards and produce explicit deepfakes involving minors.
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
Geopolitics14-nation South China Sea statement is an expansionist overreach
On July 12, a coalition of 14 nations – the United States, Philippines, Australia, Canada, Britain, Japan, New Zealand, and seven European states including Germany, Italy and the …
Source: Inc. ·
EntrepreneurshipDriscoll’s Strawberries Contaminated With ‘Forever Chemicals,’ Lawsuit Claims
The world’s largest berry distributor promises ‘only the finest’—but now it’s being sued for selling conventional strawberries tainted with 8 pesticide-linked PFAS.
Source: Al Jazeera – News ·
GeopoliticsAuthors, publishers sue Google over alleged AI copyright infringement
Hachette and Elsevier lead US legal action against Google, alleging misuse of books for Gemini AI model training.
Source: BBC News – World ·
GeopoliticsRussian attacks kill 14 as Ukraine hits Black Sea oil tankers
Civilian casualties are reported in a number of Ukrainian regions, while Kyiv hits 20 Russian vessels in the Black Sea.
Source: The New York Times – World ·
GeopoliticsWill Iran Be a Forever War?
President Trump may have fallen into the same trap that his predecessors did in Iraq and Afghanistan. Our chief diplomatic correspondent explains why.
Source: The Washington Post – World ·
GeopoliticsPolice round up Hong Kong booksellers as China widens crackdown
After pro-democracy protests roiled the city in 2019, Beijing cracked down on freedom of speech, and restrictions have continued to tighten.
Source: Times of India – World ·
GeopoliticsUS launches fifth straight day of strikes on Iran, targets military sites near Hormuz
United States forces conducted new airstrikes against Iran on Wednesday. These strikes targeted coastal defense systems and missile infrastructure near the Strait of Hormuz. Irani…
Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) – World ·
GeopoliticsTrump administration replaces Philadelphia slavery memorial
The Trump administration has replaced panels at a Philadelphia memorial about people enslaved by George Washington. Critics argue the new exhibit presents a sanitized view of US h…
Source: The New York Times – World ·
GeopoliticsGuy Scott, Who Caused a Stir as White Leader of Zambia, Dies at 82
Two decades after the fall of apartheid in South Africa, he served briefly as Africa’s only white president.
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