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Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsHow a remark about Najib’s pardon just blew Malaysia’s Johor state election wide open
Malaysia’s Barisan Nasional (BN), the dominant political coalition in Johor, might have expected to cruise to an easy victory come Saturday when the southern state goes to the pol…
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsAI, science and the risks in China’s reliance on imported precision equipment
China’s reliance on imports for the most sophisticated scientific instruments could hold back the country’s use of AI in science, according to a leading Chinese researcher. Advanc…
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsFlights disrupted as weakened Bavi still packs a punch on its way towards China
Flights have been cancelled and airlines are offering refunds in at least 10 airports, as a weakened Typhoon Bavi nears China’s coast, where it is expected to land between Fuqing …
Source: Al Jazeera – News ·
GeopoliticsStrait of Hormuz traffic plunges as US, Iran resume fighting
Brent crude holds steady despite a plunge in traffic in the critical waterway.
Source: Times of India – World ·
Geopolitics'Cricket a shared passion': PM Modi visits Australia's Melbourne Cricket Ground
"Stepping into the MCG evokes two simultaneous emotions for any Indian. First, the thrill of an India-Australia match and second, the realisation that, in both our nations, cricke…
Source: Times of India – World ·
GeopoliticsHow an extortion bid ended in gun battle that killed 4 gangsters in Gurgaon
Four alleged shooters linked to gangster Deepak Nandal were killed in a fierce gun battle. The encounter occurred after the suspects targeted a businessman's residence with extor…
Source: Your Story ·
StartupsWaste is a resource, not a liability: Wilma Rodrigues of Saahas Zero Waste
At MSME Sparks 2026, Wilma Rodrigues, Chief Transformation Officer at Saahas Zero Waste, explained why circular business models will define the next decade of waste management in …
Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) – World ·
GeopoliticsSpain battles deadly wildfire amid heat wave
Spain has mobilized military emergency units to work with regional firefighters to control the blaze. Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez expressed deep sadness over the loss of life.
Source: BBC News – World ·
GeopoliticsSouth Korean chip giant SK Hynix raises $26.5bn in US share sale
The shares are set to start trading on the Nasdaq on Friday in what will be the largest ever debut by a foreign firm.
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsHong Kong exchange marks progress in luring more listings from abroad
The Hong Kong stock exchange is drawing a growing number of foreign companies from across Asia and North America that are seeking international capital, as the bourse marks progre…
Source: Your Story ·
StartupsEnviu’s Devansh Peshin on building markets and jobs from India’s textile waste
At MSME Sparks 2026, Enviu's Devansh Peshin discussed textile recycling, circular economy, green jobs, and the future of waste management in India.
Source: The Guardian – World ·
GeopoliticsNews live: deadly H5 flu found in local Australian bird for first time; press club bills GetUp over stunt during Hanson speech
Club wants activist group’s David Sharaz to pay for the caused by installation of a banner. Follow updates liveGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastTelstra a…
Source: Al Jazeera – News ·
GeopoliticsMuchova beats Gauff in tie-break thriller to reach first Wimbledon final
Muchova sets up final against compatriot Noskova, who overcame Kostyuk in the other women's semifinal.
Source: The New York Times – World ·
GeopoliticsFor Ukraine, Other Patriot Makers Are a Cautionary Tale
Two American allies, Germany and Japan, already have permission to build the American interceptors, a license that President Trump says he will also grant to Kyiv.
Source: Times of India – World ·
GeopoliticsOnly 4 players in 60 years! Mbappe joins Messi with rare FIFA World Cup feat
Kylian Mbappe achieved a rare FIFA World Cup feat by scoring and assisting against Morocco. He joined Lionel Messi in an exclusive club after a remarkable all-round performance. M…
Source: Times of India – World ·
GeopoliticsFresh bid to kill Trump? Israeli intel warns US of Iran 'assassination' plot
Here are four clear bullet points summarizing the article: • The TOI World Desk team is composed of experienced journalists and writers who work tirelessly to bring you up-to-dat…
Source: The New York Times – World ·
GeopoliticsIran War Updates: U.S. and Iran Sink Into Violent Cycle After Latest Strikes
As Iranians buried their slain leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, prospects for a long-term peace deal appeared to be dimming.
Source: Your Story ·
StartupsTCS Q1 profit rises 4.6%; Nilekani's Fundamentum launches Fund III
TCS net profit was Rs 13,349 crore, while revenue rose 13.9% to Rs 72,275 crore; Fundamentum's new fund aims to invest in the range of Rs 100-150 crore in each growth stage startu…
Source: The Guardian – World ·
GeopoliticsMan killed by ICE agents not intended target of immigration arrest, DHS says
Agents seeking different person when they killed Lorenzo Salgado Araujo, Mexican who had lived in US for 35 yearsLorenzo Salgado Araujo, a man killed by federal immigration agents…
Source: The Guardian – World ·
GeopoliticsVictor Marx, self-proclaimed ‘high-risk missionary’, wins Republican primary for Colorado governor – as it happened
This live blog is now closed.Sign up for the Breaking News US emailFormer Olympic canoeist David Hearn has pleaded not guilty to vandalizing the Lincoln Memorial reflecting pool.H…
Source: Times of India – World ·
GeopoliticsFlorida airport officially renamed after Donald Trump; US Prez calls it ‘a very big day’
Palm Beach International Airport officially became President Donald J. Trump International Airport on Thursday. The renaming legislation was signed earlier this year by Florida Go…
Source: Your Story ·
StartupsElasticRun is fulfilling India’s quick commerce appetite with last-mile delivery solutions
The last mile delivery of logistics in India is now focused on speed and ElasticRun is geared up to fulfill this growing demand with its tech stack emerging as the key differentia…
Source: Al Jazeera – News ·
GeopoliticsGaza mourns aid worker killed by Israel who helped them see the World Cup
Israeli strike killed Mohammed al-Wahidi and three others on the eve of the Egypt vs Argentina match on Tuesday.
Source: The Guardian – World ·
GeopoliticsWildfires in southern Spain kill 12 amid soaring temperatures
Wildfire comes as Spain suffers a heatwave, with scorching temperatures triggering orange weather warningsTwelve people were reported killed in a wildfire in Almeria in southern S…
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsIn Malaysia’s Johor, Chinese voters prize affordability over politics
Koo can see Johor changing around him, even if the promised wealth has not reached his bank account. The 30-year-old service worker has lived for 25 years in Skudai, a busy Johor …
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsNorthern Metropolis’ science and education focus key to Hong Kong’s future
China’s new development narrative places science and education at the centre of long-term competitiveness. This is a systemic project powered by technology, grounded in education …
Source: The Hindu – World ·
GeopoliticsDeath toll in Southern Spain wildfire climbs to 12
"The number of people who died in the fire in Los Gallardos has risen to 12 after the confirmation of six more deaths," the regional government of Andalusia said in a statement
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsChinese clinic extracts 12 teeth from man after he complains of ache in one tooth
A Chinese clinic has been punished by authorities after it extracted the 12 remaining teeth from a 63-year-old man with high blood pressure and heart disease, and withdrew all the…
Source: Al Jazeera – News ·
GeopoliticsCan the US Supreme Court stay independent?
Kim Wehle says rising threats against judges are eroding the rule of law.
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsLow prices fail to deter thieves from stealing Malaysia’s premium durians
Falling durian prices have done little to deter thieves in Malaysia, with a Penang trader losing baskets of prized Black Thorn variety in two break-ins just days apart. Wenny Ooi,…
Source: The Guardian – World ·
GeopoliticsTrump fires last members of election commission, inciting fears of midterm ‘chaos’
Bipartisan Election Assistance Commission maintains mail-voter registration form, among other dutiesDonald Trump has terminated the remaining members of the independent, federal c…
Source: BBC News – World ·
GeopoliticsFactory fire kills at least 28 in China's 'shoe capital'
Footage shows huge flames rising from a building and thick, black smoke rising into the sky.
Source: Wired ·
Tech & StartupsThousands of ‘Pokémon Go’ Players Descend on Times Square to Defeat Mewtwo
A surprise 10th-anniversary event saw Niantic fulfilling a promise teased in the original 2016 launch trailer for its popular mobile game.
Source: The Hindu – World ·
GeopoliticsSupreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei laid to rest months after being killed in Iran war
Khamenei’s flag-covered coffin was carried aloft into the shrine of Imam Reza in his home city of Mashhad in eastern Iran as a sea of people waited outside and listened to prayers
Source: The New York Times – World ·
GeopoliticsBombing Iran Didn’t Work for Trump. Neither Did a Tentative Cease-Fire. Is There a Plan C?
The administration appears to be reverting to an all-stick, no-carrot approach. But it has yet to answer why it believes economic warfare and bombing will yield a different result…
Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) – World ·
GeopoliticsUK police: Mosque model on loyalist bonfire is hate crime
Police in Northern Ireland said the placing of a replica mosque atop a loyalist bonfire is a hate crime. Political and religious leaders have condemned what the bonfire organizers…
Source: The New York Times – World ·
GeopoliticsIranian Attacks on Jordan Highlight Kingdom’s Difficult Position
Iran’s military said it fired missiles at a Jordanian air base used by American forces. Jordan said it had intercepted missiles entering its air space.
Source: Times of India – World ·
GeopoliticsRajpal Yadav cheque bounce case: Delhi HC to deliver verdict today
The Delhi High Court is slated to pronounce its verdict on Friday in a batch of petitions filed by Bollywood actor Rajpal Yadav and others challenging their conviction and sentenc…
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsUniqlo defies sluggish China market with double-digit profit growth
Japanese apparel retailer Uniqlo posted higher revenue and double-digit profit growth in mainland China over the three-month period ending in May, defying sluggish domestic consum…
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsThe radar system that Taiwan says tracked the PLA’s ballistic missile launch
Taiwan gained critical information about Beijing’s ballistic missile launch this week thanks to the island’s long-range early-warning radar system and intelligence sharing with Wa…
Source: Indian Express – World ·
GeopoliticsCeasefire collapse: Trump threatens escalation as 90 targets hit in Tehran, Iran fires back at Gulf states
Here are the 4 clear bullet points summarizing the news article: • The US carried out airstrikes on Iran, targeting missile launchers and runways, after President Trump warned of…
Source: Al Jazeera – News ·
GeopoliticsHow World Bank and IMF loans are reshaping policymaking in Africa
As debt pressures grow, African governments are reassessing the trade-offs of concessional financing.
Source: Times of India – World ·
GeopoliticsKylian Mbappe makes unwanted World Cup history with first-ever ...
Kylian Mbappé missed the first World Cup penalty of his career during France's 2-0 quarter-final win over Morocco, becoming only the second French player to fail from the spot in …
Source: The Guardian – World ·
Geopolitics‘A lot of red flags’: plans for New Zealand’s first datacentre spark concern as locals demand greater transparency
Plans to build a NZ$3.5bn datacentre in Makarewa in the country’s south has drawn concern about electricity and water use, and potential noise pollutionPeople living near the site…
Source: Al Jazeera – News ·
GeopoliticsBritain’s likely PM says will work to ‘stop the suffering’ in Gaza
Andy Burnham took to social media to apologise for the Labour Party’s initial stance on Israeli attacks in Gaza.
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