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Source: The Hindu – World ·
GeopoliticsIsrael-Iran war LIVE: Details of potential Iran deal emerge as Trump says not to rush
The United States and Iran have observed a ceasefire since April 8 while mediators push for a negotiated settlement, although Iran has imposed controls on Gulf shipping, and the U…
Source: Inc. ·
EntrepreneurshipHow Smart Professionals Use AI to Sharpen, Not Replace, Their Voice
AI is a great writer as long as you’re a great communicator.
Source: Inc. ·
EntrepreneurshipWaymo Halts Highway Rides Nationwide
The driverless car service is banning its robotaxis from freeways temporarily to address flood-related navigation issues.
Source: Wired ·
Tech & StartupsThe Universe Is Full of ‘Impossible’ Black Holes. Now Scientists Know Why
There are black holes that are too big to be born from the death of a star but aren’t quite supermassive either. There’s finally evidence for where those came from.
Source: Wired ·
Tech & StartupsA Fundamental Principle of Aeronautical Engineering Has Been Overturned
It's long been accepted that the smoother the surface, the lower the aerodynamic drag. That turns out not always to be the case.
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsAsia’s silver dividend can offset ageing’s economic toll
Population ageing is fast becoming a global phenomenon. Even regions currently enjoying youthful demographics will eventually undergo demographic transition – and this is increasi…
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsHong Kong villager steps up ‘adopt a tree’ bid amid Northern Metropolis evictions
Ken Mak’s greatest wish before leaving his village in Hong Kong this month is to save the fruit trees planted by his grandfather before the bulldozers arrive. To give the trees in…
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsOwners of Chinese mine where 82 died in blast accused of ‘serious violations’ of the law
The owners of a Chinese coal mine where at least 82 people were killed have been accused of “serious violations of the law” by the local government. As search and rescue operation…
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
Geopolitics‘We are very proud,’ John Lee tells first Hong Kong astronaut ahead of space flight
The leader of Hong Kong offered his praise and blessings to the first local astronaut, Lai Ka-ying, in a video call ahead of the launch of the Shenzhou-23 mission on Sunday, calli…
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsRussian missiles pummel Kyiv in retaliation for dorm attack that killed 18
Russia pounded Kyiv with a large missile and drone attack early on Sunday, killing one person and wounding 20, authorities said, after Moscow threatened retaliation for strikes in…
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsHow Chinese traders in Iran are keeping business afloat as war capsizes naval shipping
As the US-Israel war on Iran stretches past its 80th day and continues to upend global naval shipping, a growing number of Chinese investors in Iran are turning to railway and ove…
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsBeyond China: emerging markets hold key to profitability for world’s largest robovan fleet
Chinese robovans could generate twice as much revenue in Southeast Asia and the Middle East than in the domestic market, making overseas expansion a must for profitability, accord…
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsCalifornia races to prevent chemical tank explosion as thousands evacuated
Firefighters warned on Saturday that a tank of toxic chemicals in California is heating up, adding to fears of a catastrophic explosion that has already forced tens of thousands o…
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsJapan to scour social media in hunt for visa overstayers, illegal foreign workers
Japan’s immigration authorities plan to crack down on visa overstayers and illegal foreign workers by monitoring social media and other platforms for information or leads. The ini…
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsWill Zimbabwe’s lithium strategy help it break into the value-adding game?
Zimbabwe is betting that its move into lithium processing will finally break the cycle of digging and shipping ore that has defined its mining sector for decades. This follows the…
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsCrowds top 10,000 at Hong Kong’s Cheung Chau Bun Festival as parade draws visitors
Hong Kong’s annual Cheung Chau Bun Festival drew more than 10,000 visitors by noon on Sunday, including tourists who had travelled specially to witness the signature parade featur…
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsChina scientists argue that harsh settings, not warm climates, drive early human creativity
Archaeologists in central China have directly challenged the long-held belief that humanity’s earliest ancestors reached their creative peak during warm and hospitable climates. F…
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsHong Kong is the best anchor for Chinese firms seeking global waters
Last year, China’s outward direct investment climbed 7 per cent to US$174 billion while overseas mergers and acquisitions rebounded to over US$43 billion, up nearly 40 per cent, a…
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsWhat to eat and buy at Hong Kong airport’s revamped Terminal 2
The expanded second passenger terminal at Hong Kong International Airport is set to open its doors to travellers on Wednesday, offering 25 new shopping and dining options. While t…
Source: Al Jazeera – News ·
Geopolitics19 feared trapped after building collapse in Philippines
An unfinished nine-storey building collapsed near Manila early on Sunday, with 19 workers feared trapped
Source: Al Jazeera – News ·
GeopoliticsLIVE: Trump says Iran deal ‘largely negotiated’; Pakistan says talks soon
US president makes announcement after mediator Pakistan holds 'highly productive' talks in Tehran.
Source: Al Jazeera – News ·
Geopolitics‘Want equal respect’: Pakistan’s females galloping to glory in tent pegging
More and more women and girls are making a mark in the overwhelmingly male sport, locally called 'neza baazi'.
Source: Al Jazeera – News ·
GeopoliticsUsyk avoids shock defeat with 11th-round stoppage of Verhoeven
The world heavyweight champion is pushed by the former Dutch kickboxer to 11 rounds in Egypt.
Source: Al Jazeera – News ·
GeopoliticsMan dies in northeast Australia after shark attack
The man was rushed to shore after being bitten on Sunday near Kennedy Shoal, but died shortly afterwards.
Source: Al Jazeera – News ·
GeopoliticsAttacks on Ebola centres intensify in eastern DRC amid outbreak fears
Anger and mistrust growing over Ebola burials as traditions clash with medical response to prevent spread.
Source: Al Jazeera – News ·
GeopoliticsKnicks beat Cavaliers to reach brink of NBA Finals
Brunson scores 30 points as the Knicks beat the Cavs 121-108 to take a 3-0 lead in the Eastern Conference finals.
Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) – World ·
GeopoliticsMissiles hit Kyiv after Russia vows retaliation
Russia struck Kyiv with a powerful hypersonic Oreshnik ballistic missile, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said.
Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) – World ·
GeopoliticsDisplaced Ukrainians risk home seizure under Russian law
Russia is tightening control over property in occupied Ukrainian territories, requiring owners to register under Russian law. Many Ukrainians say returning to do so would put thei…
Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) – World ·
GeopoliticsAustralia: Man dies of shark attack on eastern coast
The man was bitten by a shark at Kennedy Shoal in Australia's northeastern state of Queensland, in the second shark attack in the country this month.
Source: The Guardian – World ·
GeopoliticsFormer prosecutor calls for EU statute blocking US sanctions on ICC members
US imposed sanctions on nine judges and a prosecutor after ICC issued arrest warrants for members of Israeli cabinetA former prosecutor at the international criminal court has cal…
Source: The Guardian – World ·
GeopoliticsSqueals of horror over price caps – but how are we going to fix our broken food system?
Global events and the climate crisis have left Britain’s food system dangerously exposed and in desperate need of an overhaulThe news that the Treasury was asking UK supermarkets …
Source: The Guardian – World ·
Geopolitics£600 for cheese? The Brazilian beach scams that cost visitors dear
Travellers warned to beware of debit card cons after one was charged £1,500 for a kebab and another £3,000 for corn on the cobWhen Lisa Selby* used her debit card to pay for two s…
Source: The Guardian – World ·
Geopolitics‘AI washing’: firms are scrambling to rebrand themselves as tech-focused
PR executives say UK companies are forcing them to present ordinary automation as artificial intelligence UK companies are performing “yoga-level” stretches to describe themselves…
Source: The Guardian – World ·
GeopoliticsTreasury rejected ministers’ plan to cut VAT on public EV charging to 5%
Department for Transport is understood to back reducing levy, which critics have called a ‘pavement tax’Business live – latest updatesGovernment officials considered cutting the V…
Source: The Guardian – World ·
GeopoliticsUK judge’s decision not to jail boys for rape like a ‘rock straight in my face’, says victim, 16
Boys, aged 15, given youth rehabilitation orders for two separate attacks against two girls in Hampshire A judge’s decision not to jail two teenage boys who raped two girls has be…
Source: The Guardian – World ·
GeopoliticsShark attack: man dies on Great Barrier Reef in far north Queensland
The 39-year-old was reportedly fishing at Kennedy Shoal between Cairns and Townsville when emergency services alerted about middayGet our breaking news email, free app or daily ne…
Source: The Guardian – World ·
GeopoliticsHunger increasingly used as weapon of war as ‘food-related violence’ surges, analysis shows
More than 20,000 attacks on markets, farmland and food distribution systems have been recorded since 2018Hunger is being increasingly exploited as a weapon of war with more than 2…
Source: BBC News – World ·
GeopoliticsMan killed in shark attack off Australia's north-east coast
The 39-year-old was fatally injured while swimming out at a shoal off the Cassowary Coast in Queensland.
Source: BBC News – World ·
GeopoliticsFour dead and dozens injured in wave of Russian strikes on Kyiv
More than 50 people have been injured, including three children, with damage reported across Kyiv and nearby areas.
Source: BBC News – World ·
GeopoliticsSuspect killed after opening fire on Secret Service near White House
Officials say a suspect approached a checkpoint near the building and opened fire, and that a bystander was wounded.
Source: The New York Times – World ·
GeopoliticsKyiv, Ukraine, Hit in Russian Missile Attack
Buildings rattled in the Ukrainian capital for hours early Sunday. It was unclear if Russia’s Oreshnik intermediate-range ballistic missile had been used.
Source: The New York Times – World ·
GeopoliticsIranian Officials Say Proposed Peace Deal Would Open Strait of Hormuz
Iran has not formally responded to President Trump’s announcement that a peace deal was close. But officials suggested the oil choke point in the Strait of Hormuz could reopen.
Source: The New York Times – World ·
GeopoliticsCan Concrete Molds Revive Coral Reefs Ruined by Bombs and Climate Change?
In a devastated section of the Coral Triangle in the Pacific Ocean, a conservation group is trying to build an artificial reef.
Source: Times of India – World ·
GeopoliticsPromising martial artist from MP slips into well, dies
A promising 14-year-old martial artist, Keshika Chaure, tragically died after accidentally falling into a well near her home in Chhindwara. While attempting to switch on a motor p…
Source: Times of India – World ·
GeopoliticsDelhi weather: Relief short-lived, brace for heatwave spell from today
A thunderstorm hit Delhi with strong winds, offering brief relief from the heat. Temperatures are rising again, and heatwave conditions are forecast to return from Sunday. Maximum…
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