Entrepreneurship
Sick of Office Kiss-Ups? Here’s How Leaders Can Shut Down Sycophancy Gracefully
Inc. · Global
Alison Green shares a simple trick to deflect awkward public praise, spotlight your team, and reset office dynamics.
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Entrepreneurship
CEOs Have a New Top Concern, and It’s Not Rising Costs. It’s Preparing for What Comes Next
Inc. · Global
New Inc. 5000 data shows business leaders are less focused on any single economic threat, and more focused on their ability to handle future challenges.
Geopolitics
Attackers kill 60 people in South Sudan cattle raid: local official
The Hindu – World · India
The nation has long been plagued by violent cattle raids but is now also seeing clashes between troops loyal to President Salva Kiir and forces loosely allied …
Geopolitics
What’s behind Iran’s new military appointments and what do they indicate?
Al Jazeera – News · Middle East
Observers say the nominations empower the hardline old guard, prioritise loyalty over military innovation.
Entrepreneurship
This CEO Learned That Great Leadership Comes Down to 1 Communication Habit
Inc. · Global
When leaders leave an information vacuum, employees will fill it themselves. That’s where trust problems can begin.
Geopolitics
Ebola deaths surpass 2,000 in Democratic Republic of Congo
The Washington Post – World · US
Health experts are racing to stem the outbreak which WHO officials believe started months earlier than officially declared.
Geopolitics
UPI MDR: What is being proposed, and who pays the final cost? Explained
Times of India – World · India
The government has clarified that UPI will continue to remain free for consumers and no transaction charges will be applicable to person-to-person payments. Th…
Geopolitics
How Social Media Sparked a Refugee Crisis Between Spain and Morocco
The New York Times – World · US
A wave of disinformation online contributed to a surge of migrants in the Spanish enclave of Ceuta who were trying to reach Europe, resulting in about 90 death…
Geopolitics
Lebanon becomes first Arab nation to abolish death penalty
South China Morning Post – World · China
In a landmark change to Lebanon’s penal system, the country’s parliament on Tuesday approved legislation abolishing the death penalty, replacing it with life i…
Geopolitics
Hunter Biden defends Tucker Carlson over Netanyahu comments
Al Jazeera – News · Middle East
Hunter Biden defends Tucker Carlson over Netanyahu comments
Geopolitics
Watch: India’s Russian oil imports hit 48% as U.S. readies 100% tariffs
The Hindu – World · India
Russia’s share of India’s crude oil imports hit an all-time high of 48% in June 2026, even as the United States moves closer to imposing tariffs of up to 100% …
Geopolitics
Somali denied World Cup ‘proud’ to referee PSG vs Villa in UEFA Super Cup
Al Jazeera – News · Middle East
Omar Artan was turned away on arrival at Miami International Airport before World Cup 2026 where he was to officiate.
Geopolitics
Pilot of turbulence-hit AI flight tests positive for marijuana: Sources
Times of India – World · India
- Pilot-in-command of Air India's Phuket-Delhi flight tested positive for doping. - Confirmatory test results were released last Tuesday. - India News repo…
Geopolitics
Duan Jansen, Marco’s twin brother, earns maiden South Africa call-up for Namibia tour
Times of India – World · India
Duan Jansen, twin brother of Marco, has received his maiden South Africa call-up for the Namibia tour. The Proteas will play a T20I tri-series against Namibia …
Geopolitics
China is pitching its AI models to Europe, but is it enough to avoid 2-horse race with US?
South China Morning Post – World · China
As the United States and China consolidate their dominance in artificial intelligence, attention is turning to whether Europe can carve out a distinct third po…
Engineering
Zap Rocks. Add Water. Get Clean Hydrogen
IEEE Spectrum · Global
In a tranquil Boston suburb, on the far edge of a horse farm, where pasture gives way to woods, a crane lowers an enormous electrode into a borehole. The elect…
Tech & Startups
Spotify will label ‘AI Persona’ profiles and exclude their music from recommendations
TechCrunch · US
Spotify is introducing “AI Persona” labels for artist profiles that represent AI-generated identities and will exclude their music from editorial, algorithmic,…
Geopolitics
Old allies, new equation? Why SAD and BJP may join hands for Punjab polls
Times of India – World · India
Haryana chief minister Nayab Singh Saini has categorically denied any prospective alliance with Shiromani Akali Dal for 2027 Punjab assembly elections. However…
Geopolitics
Deported multiple times, Mexico man sneaks back into US; exploits 2 minors
Times of India – World · India
- Mexican national with prior deportations reentered U.S. illegally. - Received 20-year federal prison sentence for illegal reentry. - Convicted under fede…
Geopolitics
What to know about the US primary election in Minnesota
Al Jazeera – News · Middle East
Immigration is at the centre of another closely watched Democratic Senate race.
Geopolitics
Jellyfish force shutdown of 3 reactors at French nuclear power plant
South China Morning Post – World · China
A nuclear plant in northern France shut down three reactors after a swarm of jellyfish clogged pumps used to cool the units, energy group EDF said on Tuesday. …
Geopolitics
Born in Ronaldo's hometown, ex-Australia cricketer to lead Portugal's T20 WC bid
Times of India – World · India
Henriques, who played four Tests, 16 ODIs and 24 T20Is for Australia, will lead Portugal's 14-member squad at the T20 World Cup Europe Sub-Regional Qualifier C…
Geopolitics
Pune conversion case: UK-based OCI holder booked under new Maharashtra law
Times of India – World · India
Pune Police registered an FIR against a UK OCI cardholder for alleged religious conversion attempts. The accused allegedly spoke about Jesus and made statemen…
Geopolitics
Hong Kong rolls out online consent forms for children’s school flu jabs
South China Morning Post – World · China
Parents can submit online consent forms from Monday for their children’s seasonal flu vaccinations under a school outreach programme, with Hong Kong authoritie…
Geopolitics
Philippines sailors say they will work despite wartime risks
Al Jazeera – News · Middle East
Philippines sailors say they will work despite wartime risks
Tech & Startups
A Zoom Screen-Sharing Bug Let Anyone Take Over Other Devices on a Call
Wired · Global
Researchers say it took fewer than 20 prompts for a public AI tool to find a flaw (now fixed) allowing anyone on a Zoom call to hijack another participants’ de…
Geopolitics
Late snow blankets parts of southern Africa as winter nears its end
Al Jazeera – News · Middle East
Late-season snow hits South Africa and Lesotho as the Northern Hemisphere swelters in heat and wildfires.
Geopolitics
Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky hails ‘AI-native’ shift for gains, plans higher token spend
Times of India – World · India
Airbnb's CEO attributes the company's impressive financial turnaround to a bold embrace of artificial intelligence. Following the release of robust quarterly r…
Geopolitics
Hockey World Cup 2026: Full match schedule, groups, India vs Pakistan
Al Jazeera – News · Middle East
Pools, format, match schedule, timings, India vs Pakistan history and more before 2026 FIH Hockey World Cup.
Geopolitics
Examining Mecca pact impact on national security, will protect interests, says MEA
Times of India – World · India
- India assesses implications of the Mecca pact involving Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, and Turkey. - Focus on national interests and regional dynamics. - Pact a…
Geopolitics
A strong China is the best hope for the ‘long peace’ to endure
South China Morning Post – World · China
The “long peace” is a term coined by Yale professor and Cold War historian John Lewis Gaddis in his 1987 book The Long Peace: Inquiries into the History of the…
Tech & Startups
What comes after the smartphone? Amazon’s Panos Panay will make his case at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026
TechCrunch · US
At Disrupt 2026, Amazon's Panos Panay will provide his vision for what's in store for us beyond the smartphone.
Geopolitics
Iran, US set new conditions during Hormuz talks: What does this mean?
Al Jazeera – News · Middle East
Oil prices surge as talks stall over competing demands, hampering prospects for reopening crucial strait.
Startups
Supply chain disruptions push ideaForge into losses in Q1FY27
Your Story · India
The order book of ideaForge now stands at over Rs 300 crore with demand coming in from both civil and defence sectors
Geopolitics
'Bitter disdain persists': BJP slams Shashi Tharoor over Vande Mataram remark
Times of India – World · India
- TOI News Desk is a dedicated team of journalists working 24/7 to deliver current, comprehensive news. - Committed to excellence, they gather, verify, and p…
Geopolitics
Harbhajan Singh bowls ‘doosra’ after Punjab Police fact-checks video on drug crisis
Times of India – World · India
BJP MP Harbhajan Singh responded after Punjab Police fact-checked a viral video he shared. He stated the drug issue cannot be dismissed by questioning video lo…
Tech & Startups
Anthropic says it will watermark text generated by its AI models
TechCrunch · US
Anthropic will extend support for watermarking AI generations for older models as well.
AI / Deep Tech
The Download: the next big thing in LLMs and how AI academic research is shifting
MIT Technology Review · Global
This is today’s edition of The Download, our weekday newsletter that provides a daily dose of what’s going on in the world of technology. These sta…
Geopolitics
Final phase of voting in Pakistan-administered Kashmir amid security fears
Al Jazeera – News · Middle East
Final phase of voting in Pakistan-administered Kashmir, despite security fears
Startups
India’s top 300 family businesses valued at $1.46T, rivaling global economies
Your Story · India
Valued at $1.46 trillion, India’s top 300 family businesses could represent the world’s 18th-largest economy. Led by the Ambanis, they grew 27.5%, outperformin…
Geopolitics
What to watch in Wisconsin’s high-stakes primary
Al Jazeera – News · Middle East
US Democrats face another test after Michigan as voters choose nominees for governor and Congress.
Geopolitics
Afghanistan five years of Taliban rule: Has Germany kept its promises?
Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe
After the Taliban retook power in Afghanistan on August 15, 2021, Berlin promised to bring all the Afghan local staff members to Germany. But people are still …
Geopolitics
China says US tried to buy its super magnet that has ‘40% higher’ performance
South China Morning Post – World · China
A US laboratory that once dominated the field of superconducting magnets is now hoping to buy Chinese technology used in a leading particle accelerator, offici…
Entrepreneurship
Motivation Requires More Than Willpower. Scientists Found the Brain Cells That May Help Sustain It
Inc. · Global
Researchers say orexin neurons helped rats keep working for an expected reward, offering clues to what’s required to sustain motivation.
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