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Geopolitics

Berkshire Hathaway reshuffles portfolio, raises Alphabet and homebuilder stakes

Times of India – World · India

Berkshire Hathaway is undergoing a notable transformation in its investment approach. The company has notably augmented its investments in Alphabet and US home…

Geopolitics

Is Trump losing the Gulf? Why Saudi Arabia and US allies are rethinking ties with Washington

Indian Express – World · India

- Gulf nations (Saudi Arabia, UAE, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain) express frustration over US inability to end the US-Iran war, questioning the value of hosting US mi…

Geopolitics

Al Jazeera journalist opens beach cafe in the Gaza she loves

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Palestinian journalist Hind Khoudary has opened a Gaza beach cafe, hoping to revive a much-loved part of life in the war

Geopolitics

Devdutt Padikkal responds to no.3 debate with maiden century in Galle

Times of India – World · India

Devdutt Padikkal celebrated Independence Day with flair, recording his inaugural Test century following an extensive period off the field due to injury. His re…

Geopolitics

Chinese ‘family bridge’ makes 200 mountain trips yearly to connect elderly with overseas children

South China Morning Post – World · China

A man in central China has completed more than 200 trips to remote mountain villages in a year, visiting elderly parents on behalf of their children who work a…

Geopolitics

Qatar calls Iran’s claim ‘misleading’, denies capturing 3 pilots after March strike

Times of India – World · India

Qatar denied Iran's claims about holding three captured military pilots. Iranian jets allegedly violated Qatari airspace during a March operation. Qatar stat…

Geopolitics

Iran fires back at Trump's threat to declare Hormuz a U.S. territory

The Hindu – World · India

Mr. Trump has repeatedly said the strait, which Tehran effectively closed at the start of the West Asia war in late February, is under U.S. control an asserti…

Startups

Efficiency, lifespan, environment: test your business creativity with Edition 245 of our weekly quiz!

Your Story · India

This insightful feature from YourStory tests and strengthens your business acumen! Here are 5 questions to kick off this 245th quiz. Ready?

Geopolitics

As China launches new gang crackdown, lawyers fear wrongful convictions

South China Morning Post – World · China

During a crackdown on organised crime, Zeng Jianbin, a real estate developer in Mianyang, southwestern China’s Sichuan province, was sentenced to 20 years in p…

Geopolitics

Does K-pop need the Grammys? BTS’ boycott reignites debate

South China Morning Post – World · China

For Asian musicians, the Grammy Awards represent the ultimate dream and recognition of success in the global music industry long dominated by their Western cou…

Startups

PM Modi’s AI bet: Train 1 crore youth in one year

Your Story · India

Startups announced funding worth $146 million across 15 deals this week, down from $323 million last week.

Geopolitics

Magnitude 6.0 earthquake strikes Minahassa Peninsula; third to strike Indonesia

The Hindu – World · India

This comes as a magnitude 6.5 quake struck Indonesia, hours after a devastating 7.7-magnitude quake in the morning killed more than 40 people, CBS News reported

Geopolitics

19-yr-old held after Virginia University shooting wounds 5; hid in dorm closet

Times of India – World · India

- 19-year-old arrested for overnight shooting at Virginia State University. - Incident wounded five people, including one in critical condition. - Occurred…

Geopolitics

'Voice note, house dispute': How man killed Bengaluru techie before hanging himself

Times of India – World · India

A Bengaluru couple was discovered deceased in their rented residence on Thursday morning. Sumant Jain was found hanging, while his wife Padmavathi was found d…

Geopolitics

'Unfriendly look, but we get along great': Trump posts old photo with Kim Jong Un

Times of India – World · India

- Trump shared a throwback photo with Kim Jong Un, joking about their "unfriendly" relationship. - The image dates to their 2018 summit, highlighting past di…

Geopolitics

As petrol prices soar, electric bikes gain ground in Nigeria

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Riders say the switch is helping them cut fuel and maintenance costs.

Geopolitics

Iran war: Qatar denies holding missing Iranian fighter pilots

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

Tehran said the three pilots "were captured alive" by Qatari forces after their fighter jets were shot down in the early days of the US-Israel war with Iran. Q…

Startups

Curiosity is more important than expertise: insights from the inspiring Ritz-Carlton art walk

Your Story · India

In this photo essay, we showcase artistic and design highlights from Ritz-Carlton Bangalore.

Geopolitics

Bou Meng, Rare Survivor of Khmer Rouge Torture House, Dies at 85

The New York Times – World · US

Saved by his ability to paint, he was one of only a handful of prisoners to make it out of the brutal prison Tuol Sleng.

Geopolitics

Hong Kong’s growing wealth inequality: will it be an M- or olive-shaped society?

South China Morning Post – World · China

An ageing society and a widening income gap threaten Hong Kong’s social fabric. In the last of a five-part series on the city’s five-year plan, we look at what…

Geopolitics

Luxury home sales rebound in mainland China but overall market recovery unlikely: analysts

South China Morning Post – World · China

Sales of luxury homes in mainland China’s top cities are picking up as high-net-worth individuals, benefiting from the country’s tech boom, splash out billions…

Geopolitics

Feet moving, mind clear: How Devdutt Padikkal cracked spin puzzle

Times of India – World · India

Devdutt Padikkal’s career has been marked by such recoveries. After a modest 119 runs in five matches in the 2023-24 Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, he responded with…

Geopolitics

Army drops roses on Syrian crowds in a far cry from war

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Syrian army helicopters dropped roses on crowds at Damascus Citadel’s Summer Syria festival.

Geopolitics

Hamas leader heads to Cairo for Gaza talks ahead of Kushner visit

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Hamas chief Khalil al-Hayya to meet Egyptian intelligence chief Hassan Rashad in Cairo amid ongoing Gaza tensions.

Geopolitics

Iran's Pezeshkian greets PM Modi on I-Day, calls ties with India 'valuable asset'

Times of India – World · India

- Iranian President greets India on 80th Independence Day, emphasizing deep ties. - Highlights mutual respect and strengthened bilateral relations. - Marks…

Geopolitics

'Go after terrorists wherever they are': Doval reveals PM Modi’s brief on Op Sindoor

Times of India – World · India

- National Security Adviser Ajit Doval revealed strategic insights into Op Sindoor for the first time. - The disclosure offers a rare glimpse into India’s op…

Geopolitics

Iran war live: Talks on Hormuz Strait continue; Israel kills 11 in Lebanon

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Israel kills 11 in deadliest attacks on Lebanon since June truce as Iran and Oman continue talks on Hormuz.

Geopolitics

Australia urged to lead Indo-Pacific cable shield as hybrid war risks rise

South China Morning Post – World · China

The cables that link Australia with the rest of the world lie mostly unseen, stretched across the seabed and threaded through some of the Indo-Pacific’s busies…

Geopolitics

Colombia leader asks Trump to suspend tariffs after deadly quake

South China Morning Post – World · China

Colombia’s new President Abelardo de la Espriella on Saturday called on his US counterpart Donald Trump to suspend tariffs currently targeting the South Americ…

Geopolitics

With no centres to hear, panic buttons in buses lie idle

Times of India – World · India

- Parliamentary panel addresses emergency alert buttons in buses. - Switches cost Rs 15-20 each. - Case is described as curious. - Panel is reviewing the…

Geopolitics

Yemen’s government says Houthi strikes hit residential areas in Marib

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Yemen's Ministry of Information denounces attacks on Marib as 'escalation' that threatens lives and increases suffering.

Geopolitics

Morocco detains dozens of migrants trying to enter Spanish North African exclave Ceuta

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

The attempted crossings come two weeks after around 72,000 people rushed into the Spanish North African exclave from Morocco. Calls for another mass crossing h…

Geopolitics

At least five reported dead amid flooding in US state of Indiana

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Indiana's state governor says that US government has promised assistance after a week of heavy rainfall.

Geopolitics

World News Updates: CENTCOM commander visits US aircraft carrier for second time amid morale concerns

Indian Express – World · India

- US Admiral Cooper visits USS Abraham Lincoln amid crew mental health concerns from prolonged deployment. - Ukraine launches major drone attack on Russia, d…

Geopolitics

BCI-NALSAR row: Manan Kumar Mishra faces heat over professional conduct

Times of India – World · India

- BCI bars 2026 NALSAR law graduates from advocate registration due to controversial decision. - Controversy centers on BCI’s policy affecting Hyderabad’s NA…

Geopolitics

Colombia asks Trump to suspend tariffs as country reels from earthquake

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Post-earthquake reconstruction is expected to cost about $6.4bn, but Colombia has been hit by renewed US tariffs.

Geopolitics

US Democrats finalise major shakeup to 2028 presidential primary calendar

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

South Carolina will again take centre stage as the first nominating contest, pushing Iowa from its top spot.

Geopolitics

Why is the latest Ebola outbreak worsening?

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Virus spreading in DRC faster than containment efforts.

Geopolitics

China’s 1MW perovskite solar farm beats silicon system in industrial-scale test

South China Morning Post – World · China

A China-led team has cleared the last major hurdle in the race to commercialise the most promising alternative to conventional silicon solar technology, paving…

Geopolitics

Australian state to launch gun buyback after Bondi Beach attack

BBC News – World · Europe

New South Wales, where the attack took place, will offer gun owners cash to give up their firearms.

Entrepreneurship

PayPal Back in Play as Buyout Talks With Stripe Are Rekindled

Inc. · Global

The online payments pioneer has resumed negotiations with rival Stripe and a private-equity firm, a month after turning down a $53 billion offer.

Geopolitics

Shocking death of former professor reverberates at Cambridge — and well beyond

The Washington Post – World · US

The death of Jason Arday, 41, came a little more than a week after he resigned from his post at the university amid accusations of plagiarism that ignited a cu…

Geopolitics

Hong Kong’s new university town a test of the city’s global ambitions

South China Morning Post – World · China

Hong Kong’s Northern Metropolis University Town is no longer just a planning concept. After site visits by a university town task force, the government has rep…

Tech & Startups

Woman claims her stepfather used Grok to transform childhood photo into explicit imagery

TechCrunch · US

The woman claimed that AI tools are "taking everyday life and turning it into child sexual abuse."

Geopolitics

$10 Million in Gold Found Buried Under Former Brewery in Belgium

The New York Times – World · US

A construction worker’s drill struck gold during a renovation project in East Flanders, setting off a search for the owners of the stashed fortune.

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