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Source: The Hindu – World ·
GeopoliticsAustralia orders China-linked investors to sell stakes in rare earths firm
Northern Minerals is vying to challenge China's dominance of dysprosium production, a rare earth mineral used to make high-performance magnets used in electric vehicles
Source: The Hindu – World ·
GeopoliticsPM Modi in Norway: PM Modi emplanes for Oslo
Trade, energy, discussions on global conflicts to top agenda for Modi’s Nordic visit; India, Sweden agreed to elevate ties to Strategic Partnership
Source: The Hindu – World ·
GeopoliticsPM Modi woos Swedish companies to invest in India, says 'reform express' going at full speed
Here are four clear bullet points summarizing the article: • Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged Swedish companies to enhance their presence in manufacturing, green hydroge…
Source: The Hindu – World ·
GeopoliticsHantavirus-stricken cruise ship expected to arrive in Netherlands
Crew members who are unable to return home will be quarantined in the Netherlands, the Dutch Health Ministry said last week
Source: Inc. ·
EntrepreneurshipThis Brain Implant Could Treat Depression—It Just Got Cleared For Human Trials
A tiny brain implant now approved for human trials could help treat depression from home. The breakthrough signals a new frontier in mental health care.
Source: Inc. ·
EntrepreneurshipThis Space Founder Plans to Do What Even Elon Musk Hasn’t Tried. It’s a Masterclass in Small Business Thinking
Pulsar Fusion founder Richard Dinan thinks like an entrepreneur, not a physicist. That may be his superpower.
Source: Inc. ·
EntrepreneurshipThe Googlebook Doesn’t Make Any Sense
Google announced the successor to the Chromebook, but it’s not clear if it’s a laptop anyone is asking for.
Source: Inc. ·
EntrepreneurshipHow NASA’s Next Moon Mission Could Change the Global Economy
The next competitive frontier may be off-world logistics: lunar cargo, surface transport, robotics, and power systems. Artemis is setting the table for a commercial lunar economy.
Source: Inc. ·
EntrepreneurshipHow One Founder Is Fixing the Broken World of Live Event Bookings
The real headliner in live entertainment? The software behind the scenes.
Source: Inc. ·
EntrepreneurshipAI Wearables Are Coming. But They’ll Need to Pass This Crucial Coffee Shop Test to Survive
Using a laptop or smartphone in public has long since become the norm. But AI wearables face a unique challenge.
Source: Inc. ·
EntrepreneurshipThis Man’s on a Mission to Return Pizza Hut to Its Retro Glory. He Just May Save the Company
By evoking 1980s nostalgia, Tim Sparks has found a way to get people talking about Pizza Hut—and coming back.
Source: Inc. ·
EntrepreneurshipAI Tools Are Rewriting Business Security and Not in a Good Way
The fastest way to scale with AI is also the fastest way to leak your data.
Source: Inc. ·
EntrepreneurshipNetworking Isn’t Dead but Most Entrepreneurs Are Doing It Wrong
Founders love collecting contacts. The smart ones build trust.
Source: Inc. ·
EntrepreneurshipWhy Most Companies Get Succession Planning Completely Wrong
The real secret to future leaders? It starts long before anyone gets promoted.
Source: Inc. ·
EntrepreneurshipThe Hidden Cost of a Sleepless Night
A new study finds the brain needs 72 hours to reorganize and recover from a poor night’s sleep.
Source: Inc. ·
EntrepreneurshipI Moved Abroad as a Founder. Here’s What Actually Matters When Choosing a Destination
Your dream destination might look great on Instagram but can it handle your Zoom calls?
Source: Inc. ·
EntrepreneurshipA Trip to the Grand Canyon Completely Changed How I Think About Leadership
The best leaders don’t fight the current. They read it.
Source: Inc. ·
Entrepreneurship43 Small Business Grants Women Founders Can Apply for Right Now
Business grants sound intimidating until you realize some only ask you two questions.
Source: Inc. ·
EntrepreneurshipEdmund ‘Ned’ Phelps, Who Won the 2006 Nobel Prize in Economics, Has Died at 92
The innovative economist who upended traditional thinking was also a professor, prolific author, and champion of entrepreneurs and risk-takers.
Source: Your Story ·
StartupsD2C brands grow in Tier II cities and beyond; Tagbin’s bet on gov-tech
India’s D2C sector saw order volumes increasing by 33% and GMV growing by 32% year-on-year, based on an analysis of over 400 million order items processed through Unicommerce’s Un…
Source: Wired ·
Tech & StartupsGaza Is Rebuilding With Lego-Like Bricks Made From Rubble
As reconstruction materials remain blocked, Palestinians are crushing debris into interlocking blocks to build shelters from destruction.
Source: Wired ·
Tech & StartupsThe First Atomic Bomb Test in 1945 Created an Entirely New Material
The discovery from the Trinity nuclear test site shows how extreme conditions can result in materials never before seen in nature or in the lab.
Source: Wired ·
Tech & StartupsIf You’re a Serious Bowler, You Need to Know About Bowling Lane Oil
Bowling centers apply oil to their lanes using a machine that works like a giant inkjet printer. The pattern in which it’s applied can change everything about how the ball travels.
Source: Wired ·
Tech & StartupsTake Control of Your Debt With These Free Tools
These free debt calculators help you set up payment plans to get back in the black.
Source: Wired ·
Tech & StartupsThe 6 Best Grills and Smokers of 2026: Smart, Portable, Pellet
I grilled, smoked, seared, cleaned, and synced digital temp controllers to find the best grill option for every cookout and tailgate.
Source: Wired ·
Tech & StartupsOto Smart Sprinkler Review (2026): Solar-Powered and Simple to Use
The Oto Smart Sprinkler makes it easy to keep your lawn watered—as long as it gets three hours a day of direct sun to stay charged.
Source: TechCrunch ·
Tech & StartupsFor Eclipse, the $2.5B Cerebras win is just the start of realizing its physical-world thesis
Investing in the real world was lonely for Lior Susan 10 years ago. Now his firm finds itself at the center of the tech world's action.
Source: TechCrunch ·
Tech & StartupsTechCrunch Mobility: The AI skills arms race is coming for automotive
Welcome back to TechCrunch Mobility — your central hub for news and insights on the future of transportation.
Source: TechCrunch ·
Tech & StartupsIf you’re giving a commencement speech in 2026, maybe don’t mention AI
It's tough to get graduating students excited about a future shaped by artificial intelligence.
Source: TechCrunch ·
Tech & StartupsWhy trust is a big question at the Elon Musk-OpenAI trial
A big theme in the trial’s final days was whether OpenAI CEO Sam Altman is trustworthy.
Source: TechCrunch ·
Tech & StartupsApple’s Siri revamp could include auto-deleting chats
Privacy will be a major theme when Apple unveils a new version of Siri.
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsNorth Korean footballers arrive in South, match tickets sell out
North Korean women’s football club Naegohyang FC arrived in South Korea on Sunday for an Asian Women’s Champions League semi-final, marking the first visit by athletes from the i…
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsAs France passes law on returning loot, should China pop the champagne?
In November 1861, during his self-imposed political exile, French writer Victor Hugo penned a blistering condemnation of his country. The author of Les Misérables described two “b…
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsPhilippine lawyers support ICC arrest warrant for fugitive senator
Philippine government lawyers have urged the Supreme Court to reject the bid of fugitive Senator Ronald dela Rosa, who is wanted for alleged crimes against humanity linked to his …
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsRecord Ukrainian drone attack on Moscow kills 3, targets refinery
Russia’s capital and the surrounding Moscow region came under record drone attacks overnight, leaving at least three people killed and over a dozen wounded. Residential buildings …
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsHong Kong High Court to hear Evergrande liquidators’ lawsuit against PwC on Monday
The liquidators of China Evergrande Group’s lawsuit against PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) International will have their case heard in the Hong Kong High Court on Monday, according …
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsChina’s motorsports industry continues to rev up with country’s first race-grade fuel
China’s first domestically developed fuel designed for motor racing has made its debut at a rally in the western deserts in what state media hailed as a milestone for the country’…
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsHung Shui Kiu industrial park operator eyes bond issuance, tax cuts for firms
Hong Kong’s Hung Shui Kiu industrial park operator will consider issuing bonds to finance its future operations and propose tax concession measures to the government to attract en…
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsDid Chinese scientists simulate what could be the ‘end of the universe’?
If a certain tiny bubble suddenly appeared somewhere in the cosmos, physicists say, it could expand and erase everything in its path. Known as “false vacuum decay”, the scenario h…
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsDrone strike sparks fire on edge of UAE nuclear power plant complex
A drone strike sparked a fire on the edge of the United Arab Emirates’ sole nuclear power plant on Sunday in what authorities called an “unprovoked terrorist attack”. No one was b…
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsWhy does the PLA object to Japan’s drone plans for its southern islands?
The People’s Liberation Army has accused Japan of taking a “dangerous gamble” with its plan to deploy satellite-aided drones to its southwestern islands near Taiwan. In a commenta…
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsXi-Trump summit: what ‘strategic stability’ means for US-China ties
One formulation emerging from the summit between President Xi Jinping and US President Donald Trump in Beijing merits particular attention: the reference in China’s official reado…
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsChina ramps up building a national computing power network as AI token demand surges
China is stepping up construction of a “national computing network”, aiming to turn artificial intelligence infrastructure into a public utility as token usage surges and telecoms…
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsHong Kong’s elite pay tribute to philanthropist Maisy Ho at memorial service
Hundreds of Hongkongers, including prominent business and political figures, have attended a memorial service for Maisy Ho Chiu-ha, the daughter of late Hong Kong and Macau tycoon…
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsA sinking ship? Why the EU and China could be heading for a trade war
Sparks flew in a Beijing conference room last week, as diplomats, officials and experts from Europe and China clashed over their deepening trade problems. Chinese speakers were ac…
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