Geopolitics
Debate Over Ancient Iranian Jewelry Worn by Zendaya to ‘Odyssey’ Event
The New York Times – World · US
The actress wore earrings to an event for “The Odyssey” that a London gallery has said were made from an ancient artifact.
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Geopolitics
2,000 volunteers join a painstaking effort to restore massive skeleton of prehistoric predator
The Hindu – World · India
Mastodonsaurus lived about 240 million years ago during the Middle Triassic period. It was an underwater ambush hunter, preying mainly on fish and smaller amph…
Geopolitics
Daily Quiz | On monument destroyed on July 21, 356 BCE
The Hindu – World · India
On July 21, 356 BCE, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World was destroyed in an act of deliberate vandalism. Test your knowledge of the monument, its hi…
Geopolitics
Fact check: Spotting AI-generated 'historical' images
Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe
DW Fact check selected three "historical" videos that aren't real — they're AI. Could you recognize the fake? Here's how to spot it — and why it matters.
Geopolitics
Chinese scientists unearth 2,000-year-old cousin of chess played by royals and commoners
South China Morning Post – World · China
There is no game quite like chess, which is so beloved and intricate that millions of people around the world dedicate their lives to mastering its strategies.…
Geopolitics
Somalia races to save Radio Mogadishu’s fading archive
Al Jazeera – News · Middle East
A small team is working to digitise decades of Somali history in the country's main public radio station.
Geopolitics
Shipwrecks of Shackleton and Scott recreated in 3D digital form after deep sea expedition
The Guardian – World · Europe
Canadian scientists visit remains of polar exploration vessels in ‘golden era for shipwreck investigating’Moments after devouring the final glimmers of light, …
Geopolitics
T.Rex skeleton sells for $50.1 million at New York auction
Al Jazeera – News · Middle East
A T.Rex skeleton nicknamed ‘Gus’ sold for a record $50 million at an auction in New York.
Geopolitics
Ancient Chinese lord buried with bells meant to silence ancestral war rituals
South China Morning Post – World · China
Imagine, for a moment, that you lived in ancient China, with a rival state threatening your people’s very existence. In the quest for any advantage, one strate…
Geopolitics
Tyrannosaurus rex most expensive dinosaur ever sold
BBC News – World · Europe
The dinosaur skeleton, which roamed the planet 67 million years ago, was sold by Sotheby's in New York.
Tech & Startups
Sotheby’s Big T. Rex Auction Raises Concerns Hype and Wealth Are Upending Science
Wired · Global
Private buyers are increasingly outbidding museums for fossils. That’s making it difficult—or even impossible—for researchers to improve our understanding of t…
Geopolitics
Israel releases video of hidden tunnels below Lebanon’s Beaufort Castle
Al Jazeera – News · Middle East
The Israeli Army has released footage of what it says are hidden tunnels under Lebanon’s historic Beaufort Castle.
Startups
WhatsApp's reply on 'username' notice due today: IT Secretary
Your Story · India
WhatsApp's response to the Centre's notice over its proposed username feature is due today, as the government examines concerns that the feature could fuel imp…
Startups
Ready to Build AI That Matters? Register for the Snowflake CoCo CLI Hackathon 2026
Your Story · India
From workflow automation agents to domain-specific AI copilots, Snowflake’s hackathon challenges developers to shape the next wave of AI solutions with real bu…
Geopolitics
A 2,000-year-old gold ring found in Thailand has an ancient Indian connection
Indian Express – World · India
Here are four clear bullet points summarizing the news article: • Archaeologists in Thailand have discovered two 2,000-year-old gold rings, one bearing an ins…
Geopolitics
Have support from India: Netanyahu counters Vance
The Hindu – World · India
We have some other friends, like a small country called India, you know, it has 1.4 billion people and, boy, do we have tremendous support there, said Mr. Neta…
Geopolitics
Mysterious debris found on Queensland beaches could be ‘space balls’ – and may contain toxic rocket fuel
The Guardian – World · Europe
Australian Space Agency working to confirm origin of objects as space archaeologist says they may be connected to a rocket launchGet our breaking news email, f…
Geopolitics
Archaeologists uncover ancient Byzantine city in Egypt’s western desert
The Guardian – World · Europe
Well-preserved fourth-century quarters reveal details of daily life, urban development and economic activitiesArchaeologists in Egypt have uncovered a well-pre…
Geopolitics
Man Rescued 8 Days After Quake, a Ray of Joy in Stricken Venezuela
The New York Times – World · US
The 44-year-old security guard was pulled alive from a pancaked basement, offering a fleeting moment of hope amid a soaring death toll.
Geopolitics
An Aerial View of Disaster at a Venezuela Housing Project
The New York Times – World · US
What one aerial image of a collapsed building tells us about the aftermath of an earthquake in La Guaira, Venezuela.
Geopolitics
Archaeologists Find Maya Monuments Off the Beaten Path. Way Off.
The New York Times – World · US
Scientists drove ATVs for miles and then hiked miles more through dense forest to reach a site untouched by looting on Mexico’s Yucatán Peninsula. They named i…
Geopolitics
First dinosaur bone from Antarctica found in a drawer
BBC News – World · Europe
The fossil, collected in Antarctica in 1985, is part of the tail of a beast called a Titanosaur.
Geopolitics
Discovery of fish-eating raptor in Argentina points to prehistoric links with China
South China Morning Post – World · China
Scientists have uncovered a new species of raptor in Argentina that sports the same telltale curved claw as the velociraptors found in China, some 19,000km (11…
Startups
Startup news and updates: daily roundup (June 25, 2026)
Your Story · India
YourStory presents the daily news roundup from the Indian startup ecosystem and beyond. Here's the roundup for Thursday, June 25, 2026.
Geopolitics
Buildings collapse after back-to-back quakes rock Venezuela
Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe
The United States Geological Survey said high casualties and extensive damage are probable in Venezuela after two strong earthquakes rattled the capital and su…
Geopolitics
AI helps read papyrus scroll burnt to crisp during Vesuvius eruption
The Guardian – World · Europe
Previously hidden text revealed without unrolling scroll discusses stoic philosophy on ethics, art and human behaviourThe surviving part of an ancient scroll t…
Geopolitics
Daily Quiz | On history of the treaties and territory of Antarctica
The Hindu – World · India
The Antarctic Treaty System, which came into force on June 23, 1961, remains one of the most ambitious international frameworks governing an entire continent. …
Tech & Startups
One Climate Change Innovation: Just Look Up
Wired · Global
To build one family’s dream house on a flood-prone Mississippi bayou, AD100 architect Tom Kundig decided the sky’s the limit.
Geopolitics
DNA from 2,000-year-old grape seeds points to origins of modern winemaking
The Guardian – World · Europe
Researchers also discover that the ancient vines of Chianti, famed for its red wines, produced white fruitDNA extracted from 2,000-year-old grape seeds found i…
Geopolitics
Chinese archaeologist who discovered 5,000-year-old city pleads guilty to corruption
South China Morning Post – World · China
Liu Bin, a Chinese archaeologist credited with discovering a vast 5,000-year-old prehistoric city that rewrote the history of Chinese civilisation, has pleaded…
Startups
GCC growth lifts Awfis earnings; A Rs 2,000 Cr AI & deeptech fund
Your Story · India
Profit after tax for Awfis rose 66% year-on-year to Rs 71 crore, while operating EBITDA climbed 37% to Rs 550 crore, with margins expanding to 36.8%.
Geopolitics
Energy infrastructure damaged in missile attack on Russia's Belgorod region
The Hindu – World · India
The casualties were the result of the drone and missile strike, the missiles cut power and water supplies, authorities said
Geopolitics
China scientists argue that harsh settings, not warm climates, drive early human creativity
South China Morning Post – World · China
Archaeologists in central China have directly challenged the long-held belief that humanity’s earliest ancestors reached their creative peak during warm and ho…
Geopolitics
Suspect dead after approaching White House checkpoint with weapon, says U.S. Secret Service
The Hindu – World · India
The U.S. Secret Service said in a statement that, according to a preliminary investigation, the person approached a checkpoint shortly after 6 p.m. ET, “remove…
Tech & Startups
Memorial Day 2026 Grill and Griddle Deals: Weber, Traeger, Recteq
Wired · Global
Some of WIRED's favorite griddles, grills, and pellet smokers are as much as $250 off for Memorial Day weekend.
Geopolitics
English Heritage unveils recreation of 4,500-year-old Neolithic hall near Stonehenge
The Guardian – World · Europe
The Kusuma Neolithic Hall, based on Durrington 68 site, will allow visitors to ‘step back in time’ into the lives of those who built the stone circleIt may hav…
Geopolitics
Trump-backed push for deep-sea mining 'unlawful': ISA chief
The Hindu – World · India
Companies hope to earn billions by scraping the ocean floor for polymetallic nodules loaded with manganese, cobalt and nickel
Startups
It Always Seems Impossible Until It’s Done: Meaning and Modern Uses
Your Story · India
In fast-moving workplaces and classrooms, complex goals often look unmanageable: shipping a new product, retraining for a different career
Geopolitics
Watch: Vande Mataram: What’s the bigger picture in West Bengal? | Above the Fold | 20.05.2026
The Hindu – World · India
In today’s episode, West Bengal politics dominates headlines as the State makes Vande Mataram compulsory in madrasas, announces action against illegal infiltra…
Geopolitics
At White House briefing, Vance says Iran war won’t be 'forever'
The Hindu – World · India
The White House briefing room has emerged this month as an informal audition stage in the race to succeed President Donald Trump in 2028. Mr. Vance's appearan…
Geopolitics
China confirms death of hypersonic weapon expert Fang Daining, 68, in South Africa
South China Morning Post – World · China
Fang Daining, a leading and at times controversial figure in China’s hypersonic weapons research, died earlier this year, the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS)…
Geopolitics
PM Modi in Norway: PM Modi emplanes for Oslo
The Hindu – World · India
Trade, energy, discussions on global conflicts to top agenda for Modi’s Nordic visit; India, Sweden agreed to elevate ties to Strategic Partnership
Geopolitics
IN-SPACe leads Indian space-tech delegation at Space Meetings Veneto 2026
The Hindu – World · India
Nine Indian companies were part of the delegation which strategic engagements with the Italian Space Industry Study Group in Venice, Italy. Three companies sig…
Geopolitics
UN event highlights India-Oman maritime ties through maiden voyage of stitched sail vessel
The Hindu – World · India
The Indian Ambassador to the UN Parvathaneni Harish underlined that India and Oman share a maritime relationship of peaceful trade and commerce that goes back …
Startups
[Weekly funding roundup May 9-15] Rapido deal lifts the VC inflow
Your Story · India
Venture capital funding into Indian startups continue to show a modest inflow and a single large transaction providing the lift.
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