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Geopolitics

Bangladesh presidential election: Voting under way; 349 lawmakers to cast their ballots

The Hindu – World · India

Ruling BNP candidate Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir is facing Colonel (retd) Oli Ahmed, LDP Chairperson and the nominee of the Jamaat-e-Islami-led 11-party Opposi…

Geopolitics

China says U.S. transshipment report disregards facts

The Hindu – World · India

China also said it “firmly opposes” new U.S. tariffs on imports of unmanned drones and their components, after President Trump announced duties of up to 100% l…

Geopolitics

Munich prosecutors close fatal 1970 antisemitic arson case

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

Prosecutors and police in Munich believe they have identified the man who set a 1970 fire at a Jewish community center and old people's home that killed seven …

Geopolitics

Why are Harry and Meghan moving back to UK with Archie and Lilibet?

Indian Express – World · India

- Prince Harry and Meghan Markle return to UK this month with children, who will start UK school in September. - Improved ties with King Charles III, includi…

Geopolitics

Lawyer who represented Mehul Choksi charged with sexual assault in London

The Hindu – World · India

His assistant, Manpreet Kaur, was also arrested at the scene and has been charged with two counts of intentionally encouraging or assisting sexual assault

Tech & Startups

Poolease X1 Pool Robot Review: How Bad Can It Be?

Wired · Global

The Poolease X1 can collect leaves from the pool floor, but dirt, silt, walls, and steps are all beyond its pay grade.

Tech & Startups

Bumble Tried to Change Dating, but the Dating Market Forced It to Change Instead

Wired · Global

The app now allows men to make the first move, suggesting its women-first positioning was limiting growth. It joins other dating apps now throwing everything a…

Geopolitics

Singapore PM Lawrence Wong meets Sitharaman-led ministerial delegation, discusses ways to deepen bilateral ties

The Hindu – World · India

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is leading a ministerial delegation to participate in the 4th India-Singapore Ministerial Roundtable (ISMR) on August 19-20

Tech & Startups

The 3 Best USB Car Chargers for Phones (2026): Anker, DeWalt

Wired · Global

I put top-rated USB car chargers to the test for fast charging, value, heat, and safety. These are the best I found.

Geopolitics

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle will return to Britain after six years in U.S.

The Washington Post – World · US

The prince and his wife have been estranged from the royal family but are now returning to England with their children, Prince Archie, 7, and Princess Lilibet,…

Tech & Startups

A MAGA County’s Top Election Official Wants to Hire Election Denial Superstar Tina Peters

Wired · Global

Tina Peters was convicted of seven counts related to election interference in 2024. Now, she’s fielding an offer from a county that’s become a hotbed of voting…

Geopolitics

North Korea fires 10 missiles day after Trump curtails South Korea joint drills

The Guardian – World · Europe

Launches, detected by South Korea and Japan, came after US scaled back exercises with South Korea in apparent overture to Kim Jong-unNorth Korea has launched a…

Tech & Startups

How Teen ‘After-Prom’ Kings in LA Monetized the High School Rager

Wired · Global

The West Coast house-party scene has long been iconic. For these young, tech-savvy entrepreneurs, it was also inspiration for MyPlots, a party-promotion empire.

AI / Deep Tech

The next big thing in hydrogen could be underground

MIT Technology Review · Global

There’s a hunt for new sources of hydrogen, and the gas (or at least the right conditions to make it) could be hiding beneath our feet. Hydrogen can be used as…

AI / Deep Tech

Unlocking hidden revenue streams with market models

MIT Technology Review · Global

Each day, an airline transports tens of thousands of passengers on hundreds of flights. Often these are not straightforward point-to-point routes, with passeng…

Geopolitics

North Korea fires 10 missiles amid Trump’s 57 vs Seoul’s 120 nuclear weapons claims

Indian Express – World · India

- North Korea launched 10 short-range missiles toward the sea, escalating tensions amid Trump’s push to revive diplomacy with Kim Jong Un. - US-South Korea m…

Geopolitics

Bare Grocery Shelves Are a New Wartime Hardship for Ukrainians

The New York Times – World · US

After years of pounding power plants and cities, Russia’s air war has taken aim at Ukraine’s supermarket warehouses.

Geopolitics

Why Your Next Long-Haul Layover May Be in Seoul, Not Dubai

The New York Times – World · US

The Iran war has slashed transit traffic at Middle Eastern airports, creating opportunities for hubs in Asia and beyond — at least for now.

Geopolitics

Pakistan to honour two Indian doctors: What is Nishan-e-Imtiaz?

The Hindu – World · India

‘Nishan-e-Imtiaz’ or the ‘Order of Excellence’ is Pakistan’s highest civilian honour, which will be conferred upon two doctors of Mumbai’s Parsi community

Geopolitics

Trump’s Order to Cut Military Exercises With South Korea Carries Risks, Experts Say

The New York Times – World · US

President Trump’s decision to curtail the military exercises came as allies question the U.S. commitment to longstanding alliances.

Tech & Startups

Salmonella Is Everywhere

Wired · Global

From granola to guacamole, a wide variety of foods have been recalled lately over salmonella risks. Experts say common-sense precautions go a long way.

AI / Deep Tech

Support networks aim to help kids through the polycrisis

MIT Technology Review · Global

Sometime in the late 2000s, Pim Sullivan-Tailyour was sitting in the back of a car, headed toward her great-grandmother’s tiny town in the south of Thailand. S…

Geopolitics

How Europe can better protect against extreme wildfires

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

In another summer of European wildfires that have even seen wetlands burning, scientists say the situation is set to worsen in the future. What's needed is fir…

Geopolitics

Russia hit Ukraine with dozens of missiles, 168 drones in overnight attack, Ukrainian air force says

The Hindu – World · India

The Kyiv region was the ‌main target of ​the attack, the air force ⁠said on ⁠Telegram

Geopolitics

USCIRF seeks sanctions against RSS, no high-level meetings with its leaders

The Hindu – World · India

The remarks of the religious freedom body’s chief came weeks ahead of RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat’s visit to the U.S.

Geopolitics

Two doctors of Mumbai's Parsi community to receive Nishan-e-Imtiaz for keeping secret Jinnah's illness

The Hindu – World · India

Elaborating on the importance of their act, Mr. Iqbal said that any revelation about Jinnah’s frail health could have impacted the creation of Pakistan in 1947.

Geopolitics

U.S. sanctions on International Criminal Court officials | Explained

The Hindu – World · India

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, announcing the sanctions, said that the ICC has made multiple attempts to assert authority over U.S. nationals and citizen…

Geopolitics

Quiet channel between ICE and Iran shaped deportation flights, newly released emails show

The Hindu – World · India

The president of the National Iranian American Council, said the emails undermine Mr. Trump's assertions that the U.S. is at war with Iran to save ordinary Ira…

Geopolitics

Pakistan summons U.S. Chargé d’Affaires over Sergio Gor's remarks on J&K

The Hindu – World · India

The statement further highlighted that the “irresponsible statement” by the U.S. ambassador “negated the long-standing and well-documented position of the Unit…

Geopolitics

Only 40% of world’s health facilities meet basic sanitation standards: UN

The Hindu – World · India

It found there was no sanitation service at more than one in 10 health facilities globally, serving 936 million people.

Geopolitics

Evergrande founder Hui Ka Yan sentenced to life in prison

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

A Chinese court ordered the former billionaire's assets to be confiscated and fined Evergrande-related companies billions of dollars.

Geopolitics

Prince Harry and Meghan Will Move Back to U.K. After 6 Years in U.S.

The New York Times – World · US

The prince and his wife, whose relations with King Charles and the rest of the royal family have long been strained, will remain non-working royals, according …

Geopolitics

Indian national dies in Israel; suspect arrested

The Hindu – World · India

- Indian national Rajiv Acharya died in Israel; suspect arrested, investigation ongoing. - Embassy confirmed death, expressed condolences to family, offering…

Geopolitics

Harry and Meghan’s Break With Britain and Planned Return: a Timeline

The New York Times – World · US

The couple will remain non-working royals. It is unclear where they will live.

Geopolitics

Pilot killed in violent collision with Pennsylvania police helicopter

The Hindu – World · India

The crash at the small airport in Carlisle, about 170 kilometres northwest of Philadelphia, involved the Bell 407 helicopter and the Cessna 150, according to t…

Geopolitics

Erratic Trump left with few exits in Iran war | Data

The Hindu – World · India

Increased war costs and depleting critical munitions indicate that the U.S. is caught in a bind in the ongoing Iran-Israel-U.S. conflict

Geopolitics

Trump to host crypto executives as SEC considers regulations

The Hindu – World · India

The SEC on Tuesday proposed long-awaited ‌rules that would exempt certain token offerings from securities regulations, making it easier for crypto companies to…

Geopolitics

South Korea estimates North Korea has up to 120 nuclear warheads, far above Trump’s figure

The Hindu – World · India

South Korea Defence Minister Ahn Gyu-back told lawmakers that North Korea was generally believed ‌to have around 80 to 120 warheads, although he cautioned it w…

Geopolitics

Trump threatens Iran’s trade partners, as military strikes make way for economic pressure

The Guardian – World · Europe

US president pivots towards ‘crushing’ economic operation against Iran and its trading partners as military strikes fail to bring Tehran to the tableDonald Tru…

Geopolitics

World News Today: Iran-backed Houthis attack Najran airport, Aramco facilities in Saudi Arabia

Indian Express – World · India

- **Houthi rebels claimed drone attacks on Saudi Arabia’s Najran airport and Aramco facility, though Saudi has not confirmed the strikes.** - **US national d…

Geopolitics

Trump vs. the International Criminal Court

The New York Times – World · US

The U.S. approach to the court has always been complicated. Now, it’s openly hostile.

Geopolitics

U.S. national debt now stands at $40 trillion

The Hindu – World · India

The milestone figure was recorded just five months after the U.S. hit a record $39 trillion debt in March. It reached $38 trillion five months before that, in …

Geopolitics

Hating Matcha, Yet Loving Life, Made Him a TikTok Star at 89

The New York Times – World · US

Werner Kalecinski is a social media sensation among young Germans. How did he go from heartbroken widower to partying on a yacht?

Geopolitics

Harry and Meghan moving back to Britain: reports

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle will return to the UK after living in the US for over six years, according to reports. The former senior royals will reportedly …

Geopolitics

Days after Indonesia quake killed 53, another 5.9 earthquake strikes Flores Island

Indian Express – World · India

- A 5.9-magnitude earthquake struck Flores, Indonesia, on Thursday, the second in two weeks, with shallow depths causing widespread shaking and panic. - Resc…

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