Geopolitics
US launches new strikes on Iran, denies its bases hit in Jordan
Al Jazeera – News · Middle East
The US launched new strikes on Iran's southern coast with explosions reported in several locations.
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Geopolitics
US pushes looser approach to AI regulation, while EU pushes new law
Al Jazeera – News · Middle East
US calls for deregulation of AI at a G20 ministerial meeting, emphasising industry growth over regulatory constraints.
Geopolitics
Chinese workers use parasols and sunscreen indoors to combat ‘office ageing’
South China Morning Post – World · China
A growing number of Chinese workers are sharing tips on social media to combat “office ageing.” Suggestions range from applying sunscreen and using full-face m…
Geopolitics
Beyond coal: China’s installed solar power capacity crosses historic threshold
South China Morning Post – World · China
Solar power has overtaken coal as China’s largest source of installed power generation capacity for the first time, marking a landmark shift in the world’s lar…
Geopolitics
Tanker, transporter, controller: China’s Y-20 family expands its Pacific reach
South China Morning Post – World · China
When six Chinese heavy transport planes entered European airspace in April 2022, it was not just their cargo that drew international attention. Bound for Serbi…
Geopolitics
Honduran Court Clears Ex-President Juan Orlando Hernández
The New York Times – World · US
President Trump’s decision set Juan Orlando Hernández free in December. On Tuesday, a court dismissed money laundering and fraud charges against him, effective…
Geopolitics
Moment US strikes on Iranian port city hit wedding party
Al Jazeera – News · Middle East
Iran says a series of US strikes near the southern Iranian port city of Sirik has killed at least four people.
Geopolitics
Senator Ed Markey wins Massachusetts Democratic primary
The Guardian – World · Europe
Incumbent, 80, beats back challenge from Seth Moulton, who argued Markey was too old to be effective at his jobSenator Ed Markey won the Democratic primary in …
Geopolitics
Federal judge tosses Trump lawsuit over young trans athletes in California school sports
The Guardian – World · Europe
In a major LGBTQ+ rights victory, the justice department cannot force the state to ban trans girls from women’s sportsA federal judge has dismissed the Trump a…
Geopolitics
Why Fender’s 35-minute ton from 1920 remains unbeaten after 106 years
Times of India – World · India
In 1920, Percy Fender set the remarkable record for the fastest authentic first-class cricket century, scoring a hundred in a mere thirty-five minutes while pl…
Geopolitics
Trump nominates loyalist Hung Cao to be permanent navy secretary
The Guardian – World · Europe
Acting secretary picked for top role as critics accuse president of overworking sailors during war with IranDonald Trump said Tuesday that he is nominating act…
Geopolitics
HKU partners with tech giants to offer AI labs at expanded Shanghai campus
South China Morning Post – World · China
The University of Hong Kong (HKU) is partnering with tech giants to offer on-site artificial intelligence (AI) laboratories at its expanded Shanghai campus, wh…
Geopolitics
Enflame’s US$900m IPO tests appetite for China’s ‘little dragon’ AI chipmakers
South China Morning Post – World · China
As Enflame Technology gears up for a 6.12 billion yuan (US$910.3 million) initial public offering on Shanghai’s Star Market, the Chinese artificial intelligenc…
Geopolitics
Tiger Woods to change plea after crash arrest
BBC News – World · Europe
The golfer will be in court on Wednesday for a hearing to change his plea after being charged with driving under the influence.
Geopolitics
US officials defend Venezuela oil deal amid questions over rebuilding plan
The Guardian – World · Europe
Government talks up pact but Venezuelan opposition alarmed that democracy yet to return after Maduro exitTrump administration officials on Tuesday defended a h…
Geopolitics
Iran retaliates after US strikes kills four at wedding party, state media reports
BBC News – World · Europe
Iranian news agencies said retaliatory missile and drone attacks on US targets had begun.
Geopolitics
North Korea’s next ruler? Kim Jong-un’s daughter, Seoul’s spies say
South China Morning Post – World · China
North Korea has never named her, confirmed her age or acknowledged her as Kim Jong-un’s heir. Yet South Korea’s spy agency says the evidence is now unmistakabl…
Geopolitics
More than a third of prenatal reports to NSW protective services not investigated, ombudsman finds
The Guardian – World · Europe
Other families have been unlawfully compelled to be case-managed without consent, watchdog findsFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our b…
Geopolitics
Putin Pledges Increased Strikes in Ukraine and Support for Iran
The New York Times – World · US
The Russian president promised continued retaliation against the Ukrainians and “full solidarity” with Iran.
Geopolitics
Iran war live: US bombs Iran, Tehran retaliates on Gulf neighbours, Jordan
Al Jazeera – News · Middle East
Tehran pledges 'severe punishment' and retaliation against Washington following a new wave of US attacks.
Tech & Startups
Larry Page’s flying car company Pivotal loses its CEO
TechCrunch · US
The company told TechCrunch he is "pursuing new endeavors."
Geopolitics
Xi, Trump and Putin may hold trilateral meeting at next Apec forum, Kremlin says
South China Morning Post – World · China
A senior Russian aide suggested on Tuesday that Chinese President Xi Jinping, US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin could hold a trila…
Geopolitics
Trump puts pressure on squeezed US oil refiners to ease pump prices
South China Morning Post – World · China
President Donald Trump pressed US oil refiners to boost domestic production of petrol and diesel during a closed-door meeting on Tuesday, as he contends with h…
Geopolitics
PM Balendra Shah under pressure to attend UN General Assembly, seek support
Indian Express – World · India
- PM Balendra Shah faces pressure to lead Nepal at UN General Assembly to seek climate justice, international aid, and Himalayan ecosystem protection after dea…
Geopolitics
‘Every rescue now a miracle’: 4,462 still missing in Nepal, hopes dim
Times of India – World · India
- Himalayan flood on Aug 26 killed 1,066 in Nepal and Tibet. - Over 4,462 people remain missing, rescue efforts ongoing. - Tragedy struck Trishuli Bazaar, …
Geopolitics
Nepal flash floods: Toll crosses 1,000; morgues full, Kathmandu sees mass burials
Indian Express – World · India
- Over 1,050 confirmed deaths and 4,000 missing from Bhotekosi flash floods, with 75 bodies buried at Gokarna Forest Resort. - Search operations delayed by r…
Geopolitics
Will self-flying planes transform the skies?
BBC News – World · Europe
Autonomous crop-spraying aircraft are leading the way in pilot-free flying.
Geopolitics
Fund defence spending from tax rise on middle earners, thinktank tells Healey
The Guardian – World · Europe
Resolution Foundation argues that UK’s internationally low ‘tax wedge’ must rise to pay for defence ambitionsThe chancellor, John Healey, must be prepared to r…
Tech & Startups
The Range Rover Electric: Specs, Price, Availability
Wired · Global
After long delays, JLR’s biggest gamble with its Range Rover brand is here with huge performance, range, and off-road EV skills. It’s mighty pricey, but the US…
Geopolitics
Fernandez transfers to Man City from Chelsea in joint British record fee
Al Jazeera – News · Middle East
Argentina international Enzo Fernandez signs for Manchester City in a deal from Chelsea worth £125 million ($169m).
Startups
JioHotstar expands into UK, Canada and Singapore
Your Story · India
JioHotstar has over 500 million users in India The international launch of JioHotstar will connect with the South Asian diaspora and also expand its global re…
Tech & Startups
Reliance’s JioHotstar takes its streaming empire global — without sports
TechCrunch · US
JioHotstar will only have entertainment content when it launches in the UK, Canada, and Singapore.
Geopolitics
British aid worker mistakenly identified as a survivor of Nepal-Tibet disaster
The Guardian – World · Europe
More than 1,000 people confirmed dead and more than 4,000, including 36 British nationals, remain missingA British aid worker was mistakenly identified by Nepa…
Geopolitics
Cisco accused of fostering a hostile workplace for Muslim and Arab employees
Al Jazeera – News · Middle East
Cisco employees allege harassment after internal activism against technology sales to the Israeli military.
Geopolitics
GST inflow rises by double digits 3rd month in a row
Times of India – World · India
- Estimate monthly loan installments and SIP returns. - Check PPF/FD maturity and interest earned. - Calculate NPS pension and accumulated corpus. - Use …
Geopolitics
At G20 Summit, Some U.S. Allies Push Back on Trump’s Economic Approach
The New York Times – World · US
At a summit meant to showcase President Trump’s economic policies as a model for the world, Europeans complained about tariffs and the war with Iran.
Geopolitics
US House passes funding bill to avert government shutdown ahead of midterms
Al Jazeera – News · Middle East
The temporary measure gives Congress until December to fully fund the federal government for fiscal year 2027.
Geopolitics
Could the man who murdered a Christian missionary and his sons walk free in India?
BBC News – World · Europe
Dara Singh is serving a life sentence for burning alive Graham Staines and his two sons in Odisha in 1999.
Geopolitics
US Congress seeks to identify foreign countries behind scam calls
South China Morning Post – World · China
US lawmakers are trying to identify which foreign countries are the biggest sources of unlawful robocalls targeting Americans, as Congress steps up efforts to …
Geopolitics
Germany blames Russia for drone attack on airport, announces countermeasures
The Washington Post – World · US
Officials said the Aug. 4 attempt was part of a campaign aimed at undermining European support for Ukraine against Russia.
Geopolitics
US urges G20 to cut trade imbalances, focus on China
Al Jazeera – News · Middle East
US Treasury Secretary Bessent urges other G20 countries to do more to protect their economies from Chinese imports.
Geopolitics
Travis Kelce’s $1.5M nonprofit faces scrutiny over management spending
Times of India – World · India
Travis Kelce’s Eighty-Seven and Running Foundation is facing scrutiny over its reported spending between 2021 and 2024. The nonprofit raised $1.5 million and s…
Tech & Startups
Apple follows Google in adopting Trump’s ‘Lake America’ name
TechCrunch · US
Apple Maps is following President Trump's executive order to change the name of Lake Ontario to Lake America.
Tech & Startups
AfterQuery reportedly becomes Y Combinator’s fastest-ever unicorn, now valued at $3.2B
TechCrunch · US
AI model-training startup AfterQuery has reportedly raised a round that valued it at $3.2 billion, just five months after announcing its $30 million Series A a…
Geopolitics
Cleveland police to get £2m extra to tackle serious crime in Middlesbrough
The Guardian – World · Europe
Cash announced after horror car crash that killed two police officers and house fire in which woman and young girl diedCleveland’s police force is to receive a…
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