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🔒 Impact & source links — PremiumA school shooting survivor is suing an AI gun detection company after its system failed to spot the weapon before the attack. The lawsuit puts a harsh spotlight on how reliable these AI safety tools actually are. Schools across India and the world are investing in similar tech, assuming it works.
The Creative Sound Blaster Katana V2X, a well-reviewed speaker, has a serious security flaw. It can be used to infect a connected PC without anyone physically touching it. Creative doesn't even consider it a vulnerability, which is the alarming part.
The S&P 500 — the index that tracks America's biggest public companies — has blocked SpaceX from fast-tracking its entry. It also ruled out OpenAI and Anthropic from joining because they aren't profitable yet. This means these companies can't tap into the billions of dollars that passive investors automatically put into S&P 500 stocks.
A developer planning a giant data centre slashed its size by 50% after facing heavy protests from local communities. The developer admitted they had no choice after the backlash. This shows that data centre expansion — happening rapidly in India too — isn't a guaranteed win for tech firms.
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A school shooting survivor is suing an AI gun detection company after its system failed to spot the weapon before the attack. The lawsuit puts a harsh spotlight on how reliable these AI safety tools actually are. Schools across India and the world are investing in similar tech, assuming it works.
The Creative Sound Blaster Katana V2X, a well-reviewed speaker, has a serious security flaw. It can be used to infect a connected PC without anyone physically touching it. Creative doesn't even consider it a vulnerability, which is the alarming part.
The S&P 500 — the index that tracks America's biggest public companies — has blocked SpaceX from fast-tracking its entry. It also ruled out OpenAI and Anthropic from joining because they aren't profitable yet. This means these companies can't tap into the billions of dollars that passive investors automatically put into S&P 500 stocks.
A developer planning a giant data centre slashed its size by 50% after facing heavy protests from local communities. The developer admitted they had no choice after the backlash. This shows that data centre expansion — happening rapidly in India too — isn't a guaranteed win for tech firms.
A startup called Antares has achieved criticality in the US's first test of a small modular reactor, or SMR. Criticality means the nuclear chain reaction is self-sustaining — the key step before a reactor can generate power. It isn't producing electricity yet, but this is a significant milestone for next-generation nuclear energy.
The ongoing air leak in a Russian module of the International Space Station took a serious turn. Repair work caused conditions bad enough that astronauts had to shelter in a different part of the station. NASA and Russia's Roscosmos are now looking for a joint solution.
Axiom Space and Prada have revealed the Liquid Cooling and Ventilation Garment — the high-tech base layer astronauts will wear under their spacesuits during NASA's Artemis IV Moon mission in 2028. This inner suit keeps the crew cool and ventilated in the extreme heat of the Moon's surface. It's essentially very expensive, very important long johns.
The Trump administration is making another push to revive coal power in the US, with money to keep existing coal plants open and fund the first new coal plants built in over a decade. This goes against the global trend of phasing out coal to fight climate change. The move is likely to face legal and political resistance.
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A startup called Antares has achieved criticality in the US's first test of a small modular reactor, or SMR. Criticality means the nuclear chain reaction is self-sustaining — the key step before a reactor can generate power. It isn't producing electricity yet, but this is a significant milestone for next-generation nuclear energy.
The ongoing air leak in a Russian module of the International Space Station took a serious turn. Repair work caused conditions bad enough that astronauts had to shelter in a different part of the station. NASA and Russia's Roscosmos are now looking for a joint solution.
Axiom Space and Prada have revealed the Liquid Cooling and Ventilation Garment — the high-tech base layer astronauts will wear under their spacesuits during NASA's Artemis IV Moon mission in 2028. This inner suit keeps the crew cool and ventilated in the extreme heat of the Moon's surface. It's essentially very expensive, very important long johns.
The Trump administration is making another push to revive coal power in the US, with money to keep existing coal plants open and fund the first new coal plants built in over a decade. This goes against the global trend of phasing out coal to fight climate change. The move is likely to face legal and political resistance.
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🔒 Impact & source links — PremiumA year after the Air India crash, BBC spoke to people who were on the ground — a grandfather, a witness, a survivor — and how that day changed their lives forever. The crash killed dozens and left deep scars on communities nowhere near the plane. Their stories are only now being told.
An Indian citizen was killed in the United States, and police are now offering a $20,000 reward for information leading to an arrest. India's Consulate General in New York said it is helping the victim's family. The case has drawn attention to the safety of Indians living and studying abroad.
Nearly 30 British MPs signed a letter urging the UK government to step in diplomatically over what they called 'escalating tensions' in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir. The letter was sent to the UK Foreign Office on June 6. India considers this region its own territory and will be monitoring London's response closely.
Israel struck an Iranian petrochemical complex in Mahshahr on June 8, escalating a war that started 100 days ago when Israel and the US killed Iran's Supreme Leader. Oil prices jumped over $2 a barrel after the strikes. Iran fired missiles at Israel in response, and the two sides are now in an active exchange of fire.
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A year after the Air India crash, BBC spoke to people who were on the ground — a grandfather, a witness, a survivor — and how that day changed their lives forever. The crash killed dozens and left deep scars on communities nowhere near the plane. Their stories are only now being told.
An Indian citizen was killed in the United States, and police are now offering a $20,000 reward for information leading to an arrest. India's Consulate General in New York said it is helping the victim's family. The case has drawn attention to the safety of Indians living and studying abroad.
Nearly 30 British MPs signed a letter urging the UK government to step in diplomatically over what they called 'escalating tensions' in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir. The letter was sent to the UK Foreign Office on June 6. India considers this region its own territory and will be monitoring London's response closely.
Israel struck an Iranian petrochemical complex in Mahshahr on June 8, escalating a war that started 100 days ago when Israel and the US killed Iran's Supreme Leader. Oil prices jumped over $2 a barrel after the strikes. Iran fired missiles at Israel in response, and the two sides are now in an active exchange of fire.
One hundred days into a war that began when Israel and the US killed Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei, both countries are now trading direct missile strikes. Iran hit Israel in retaliation for Israeli attacks in Lebanon. Israel then struck military targets inside Iran. Trump says he's urging Netanyahu to hold back and claims a peace deal is close.
Chinese President Xi Jinping arrived in North Korea for talks with Kim Jong Un in a closely watched visit. Beijing wants to reassert its influence over Pyongyang at a moment when North Korea has been getting closer to Russia. Kim needs China's economic support; Xi needs leverage in his standoff with the US.
Ukraine's President Zelensky flew to London to meet the leaders of the UK, France, and Germany, calling them potential negotiators in any peace talks with Russia. This comes as the US shifts its attention to the Iran conflict and steps back from mediating in Ukraine. Europe is now being asked to step up.
In Pakistan's Dadu District, temperatures have crossed 125 degrees Fahrenheit, and people are struggling to find shade, water, and safety. The area already deals with sandstorms, drought, and flooding — and this heat wave is pushing people to their limits. Climate scientists say events like this will get more frequent.
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One hundred days into a war that began when Israel and the US killed Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei, both countries are now trading direct missile strikes. Iran hit Israel in retaliation for Israeli attacks in Lebanon. Israel then struck military targets inside Iran. Trump says he's urging Netanyahu to hold back and claims a peace deal is close.
Chinese President Xi Jinping arrived in North Korea for talks with Kim Jong Un in a closely watched visit. Beijing wants to reassert its influence over Pyongyang at a moment when North Korea has been getting closer to Russia. Kim needs China's economic support; Xi needs leverage in his standoff with the US.
Ukraine's President Zelensky flew to London to meet the leaders of the UK, France, and Germany, calling them potential negotiators in any peace talks with Russia. This comes as the US shifts its attention to the Iran conflict and steps back from mediating in Ukraine. Europe is now being asked to step up.
In Pakistan's Dadu District, temperatures have crossed 125 degrees Fahrenheit, and people are struggling to find shade, water, and safety. The area already deals with sandstorms, drought, and flooding — and this heat wave is pushing people to their limits. Climate scientists say events like this will get more frequent.
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🔒 Impact & source links — PremiumOver a dozen US lawmakers are pushing hard to tighten, suspend, or kill the H-1B visa programme in 2026. Indian tech professionals and IT outsourcing firms that depend on H-1B to send workers to the US are now in a very uncertain spot. This is one of the biggest threats to that pipeline in years.
Anant Ambani, son of Mukesh Ambani, has been officially appointed as whole-time executive director of Reliance Industries, with 94.4% of shareholders voting yes. This marks a formal entry into leadership at one of India's most powerful conglomerates. The vote clears a key step in Reliance's next-generation leadership transition.
HDFC Bank's board won't decide whether to give CEO Sashidhar Jagdishan a third term until it receives findings from a legal review triggered by concerns raised by former chairman Atanu Chakraborty. With only four months left in Jagdishan's current term, the delay is creating leadership uncertainty at India's largest private bank. The board's key panel is yet to meet on this.
A fire caused major damage to a key processing line at Tata Steel's Port Talbot plant in the UK, and the company has shifted operations to its Newport facility, running it around the clock to keep supplying customers. The Port Talbot plant was already in transition after Tata Steel shut down its old blast furnaces there last year. This fire adds fresh pressure to an already complicated situation.
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Over a dozen US lawmakers are pushing hard to tighten, suspend, or kill the H-1B visa programme in 2026. Indian tech professionals and IT outsourcing firms that depend on H-1B to send workers to the US are now in a very uncertain spot. This is one of the biggest threats to that pipeline in years.
Anant Ambani, son of Mukesh Ambani, has been officially appointed as whole-time executive director of Reliance Industries, with 94.4% of shareholders voting yes. This marks a formal entry into leadership at one of India's most powerful conglomerates. The vote clears a key step in Reliance's next-generation leadership transition.
HDFC Bank's board won't decide whether to give CEO Sashidhar Jagdishan a third term until it receives findings from a legal review triggered by concerns raised by former chairman Atanu Chakraborty. With only four months left in Jagdishan's current term, the delay is creating leadership uncertainty at India's largest private bank. The board's key panel is yet to meet on this.
A fire caused major damage to a key processing line at Tata Steel's Port Talbot plant in the UK, and the company has shifted operations to its Newport facility, running it around the clock to keep supplying customers. The Port Talbot plant was already in transition after Tata Steel shut down its old blast furnaces there last year. This fire adds fresh pressure to an already complicated situation.
AI was the top reason cited for job cuts in the US for the third month running, linked to a record 38,579 layoffs in May alone — that's 40% of all US job cuts that month. Companies are openly saying they're replacing roles with automation. This is no longer a future fear; it's happening now at scale.
AI is taking over the tasks that used to be done by fresh graduates — think basic research, data work, drafting documents. Entry-level job postings have been falling sharply, and universities haven't updated what they teach fast enough to keep up. Young people are graduating into a job market that has quietly changed the rules on them.
A new report finds that as AI tools push workers to do more and faster, a large chunk of employees feel stressed, unseen, and starved of basic transparency from their managers. Researchers are calling this a 'dignity debt' — the gap between how leaders think their teams feel and how workers actually feel. It's growing, and it's making people disengage or quit.
As AI handles more of the coordination, tracking, and reporting that middle managers used to do, companies are being forced to ask a hard question: what exactly is a manager's job now? A new analysis argues that management roles need to shift from oversight to coaching, mentoring, and judgment calls that AI can't make. Many organisations have too many managers doing tasks that no longer need humans.
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AI was the top reason cited for job cuts in the US for the third month running, linked to a record 38,579 layoffs in May alone — that's 40% of all US job cuts that month. Companies are openly saying they're replacing roles with automation. This is no longer a future fear; it's happening now at scale.
AI is taking over the tasks that used to be done by fresh graduates — think basic research, data work, drafting documents. Entry-level job postings have been falling sharply, and universities haven't updated what they teach fast enough to keep up. Young people are graduating into a job market that has quietly changed the rules on them.
A new report finds that as AI tools push workers to do more and faster, a large chunk of employees feel stressed, unseen, and starved of basic transparency from their managers. Researchers are calling this a 'dignity debt' — the gap between how leaders think their teams feel and how workers actually feel. It's growing, and it's making people disengage or quit.
As AI handles more of the coordination, tracking, and reporting that middle managers used to do, companies are being forced to ask a hard question: what exactly is a manager's job now? A new analysis argues that management roles need to shift from oversight to coaching, mentoring, and judgment calls that AI can't make. Many organisations have too many managers doing tasks that no longer need humans.
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🔒 Impact & source links — PremiumIran fired missiles at Israel for the first time since April's ceasefire, sending oil prices sharply higher. The 100-day-old Iran war now looks shakier than ever, with both sides ignoring calls for restraint. Global oil markets reacted instantly, with futures jumping on fears of supply disruption.
The Nasdaq fell over 1,121 points on Friday — its biggest single-day point drop ever — wiping out $1.8 trillion in value from the S&P 500. A massive tech selloff ended Wall Street's two-month rally in one brutal session. The sell-off was triggered by a combination of AI hype cooling off and rising geopolitical tension.
The US added strong jobs numbers in May, making it almost certain the Federal Reserve won't cut interest rates anytime soon. New Fed Chair Kevin Warsh now faces his first real policy test with inflation risks on one side and a slowing global economy on the other. Markets had been hoping for cuts by mid-2026 — that hope is now gone.
Tencent's new Chief AI Scientist joined from OpenAI, and he's openly gunning to build artificial general intelligence — the kind of AI that can do almost anything a human can. China is aggressively pulling top AI researchers away from American companies and aiming to build the next global super-app. The talent war is intensifying fast.
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Iran fired missiles at Israel for the first time since April's ceasefire, sending oil prices sharply higher. The 100-day-old Iran war now looks shakier than ever, with both sides ignoring calls for restraint. Global oil markets reacted instantly, with futures jumping on fears of supply disruption.
The Nasdaq fell over 1,121 points on Friday — its biggest single-day point drop ever — wiping out $1.8 trillion in value from the S&P 500. A massive tech selloff ended Wall Street's two-month rally in one brutal session. The sell-off was triggered by a combination of AI hype cooling off and rising geopolitical tension.
The US added strong jobs numbers in May, making it almost certain the Federal Reserve won't cut interest rates anytime soon. New Fed Chair Kevin Warsh now faces his first real policy test with inflation risks on one side and a slowing global economy on the other. Markets had been hoping for cuts by mid-2026 — that hope is now gone.
Tencent's new Chief AI Scientist joined from OpenAI, and he's openly gunning to build artificial general intelligence — the kind of AI that can do almost anything a human can. China is aggressively pulling top AI researchers away from American companies and aiming to build the next global super-app. The talent war is intensifying fast.
After Friday's brutal tech selloff, investors started moving money into sectors they'd been ignoring — health insurers, banks, and brick-and-mortar retailers. This kind of shift is called a 'sector rotation', and it's a sign that big money managers think the AI-driven tech rally has run too far, too fast. Old-economy stocks are suddenly back in fashion.
Nvidia announced a fresh deal for memory chips, but that wasn't enough to save South Korean chipmakers Samsung and SK Hynix from a brutal day of selling. The Kospi — South Korea's main stock index — is heading for sharp losses as AI excitement cools globally. Investors are questioning whether the AI chip boom has already peaked.
Hong Kong is trying to rival Wall Street as the world's top IPO market, but there's a growing pattern — companies list at high prices, then fall sharply. The initial excitement fades fast, and investors who buy on listing day are often left holding losses. Goldman Sachs has also just downgraded Hong Kong stocks in favour of mainland China.
Bitcoin has fallen to its lowest price since 2024, rattling crypto investors. But in its place, a new type of investment is gaining buzz — ETFs linked to Hyperliquid, a decentralised trading platform, whose token is called HYPE. Traders are betting that the next big crypto wave won't be Bitcoin but newer, utility-driven platforms.
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After Friday's brutal tech selloff, investors started moving money into sectors they'd been ignoring — health insurers, banks, and brick-and-mortar retailers. This kind of shift is called a 'sector rotation', and it's a sign that big money managers think the AI-driven tech rally has run too far, too fast. Old-economy stocks are suddenly back in fashion.
Nvidia announced a fresh deal for memory chips, but that wasn't enough to save South Korean chipmakers Samsung and SK Hynix from a brutal day of selling. The Kospi — South Korea's main stock index — is heading for sharp losses as AI excitement cools globally. Investors are questioning whether the AI chip boom has already peaked.
Hong Kong is trying to rival Wall Street as the world's top IPO market, but there's a growing pattern — companies list at high prices, then fall sharply. The initial excitement fades fast, and investors who buy on listing day are often left holding losses. Goldman Sachs has also just downgraded Hong Kong stocks in favour of mainland China.
Bitcoin has fallen to its lowest price since 2024, rattling crypto investors. But in its place, a new type of investment is gaining buzz — ETFs linked to Hyperliquid, a decentralised trading platform, whose token is called HYPE. Traders are betting that the next big crypto wave won't be Bitcoin but newer, utility-driven platforms.
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🔒 Impact & source links — PremiumRajasthan authorities suspended internet services and imposed prohibitory orders in parts of Jaipur to carry out an anti-encroachment drive. The demolition targets five religious structures that were built on public road space in Nandpuri. Authorities moved preemptively to prevent unrest during the operation.
Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav alleged that a massive fraud has taken place with money donated to the Ram Temple in Ayodhya. He claimed crores of rupees from public donations are missing. The Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Trust pushed back, saying an audit is already underway.
West Bengal's Special Task Force arrested Trinamool Congress leader Jahangir Khan near the Nepal border. Khan had gone into hiding after withdrawing from the Falta re-poll on May 21 and faced five FIRs against him. The Calcutta High Court had earlier refused to extend his interim legal protection.
A sudden storm at Delhi airport caused a passenger boarding stepladder to roll into a parked Air India plane, damaging it. Strong winds also sent ground equipment crashing into three other Air India aircraft. All five planes were taken out of service, though no injuries were reported.
The Punjab government is organising free registration camps for construction workers to enrol them in state welfare schemes. The registration fee of ₹145 has been fully waived. This is aimed at bringing more unregistered workers into the formal welfare net.
Average response time for 108 emergency ambulances in Chennai dropped from 7.45 minutes in 2023-24 to 6.14 minutes in the current year. That is over a minute faster — which in a medical emergency can be the difference between life and death. Authorities credit improved routing and fleet management for the gain.
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Rajasthan authorities suspended internet services and imposed prohibitory orders in parts of Jaipur to carry out an anti-encroachment drive. The demolition targets five religious structures that were built on public road space in Nandpuri. Authorities moved preemptively to prevent unrest during the operation.
Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav alleged that a massive fraud has taken place with money donated to the Ram Temple in Ayodhya. He claimed crores of rupees from public donations are missing. The Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Trust pushed back, saying an audit is already underway.
West Bengal's Special Task Force arrested Trinamool Congress leader Jahangir Khan near the Nepal border. Khan had gone into hiding after withdrawing from the Falta re-poll on May 21 and faced five FIRs against him. The Calcutta High Court had earlier refused to extend his interim legal protection.
A sudden storm at Delhi airport caused a passenger boarding stepladder to roll into a parked Air India plane, damaging it. Strong winds also sent ground equipment crashing into three other Air India aircraft. All five planes were taken out of service, though no injuries were reported.
The Punjab government is organising free registration camps for construction workers to enrol them in state welfare schemes. The registration fee of ₹145 has been fully waived. This is aimed at bringing more unregistered workers into the formal welfare net.
Average response time for 108 emergency ambulances in Chennai dropped from 7.45 minutes in 2023-24 to 6.14 minutes in the current year. That is over a minute faster — which in a medical emergency can be the difference between life and death. Authorities credit improved routing and fleet management for the gain.
A massive earthquake struck the Philippines, killing at least 12 people and injuring over 200 more. Buildings including schools and universities collapsed, with videos showing structures crumbling in real time. Tsunami warnings were issued for the Philippines and neighbouring Indonesia, with waves potentially exceeding one metre.
Iran fired missiles at two Israeli airbases, and Israel struck back at a major petrochemical complex in Mahshahr, Iran. The escalation comes despite US President Trump urging restraint and pushing hard for a nuclear deal with Tehran. Oil prices jumped over $2 a barrel after the strikes.
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A massive earthquake struck the Philippines, killing at least 12 people and injuring over 200 more. Buildings including schools and universities collapsed, with videos showing structures crumbling in real time. Tsunami warnings were issued for the Philippines and neighbouring Indonesia, with waves potentially exceeding one metre.
Iran fired missiles at two Israeli airbases, and Israel struck back at a major petrochemical complex in Mahshahr, Iran. The escalation comes despite US President Trump urging restraint and pushing hard for a nuclear deal with Tehran. Oil prices jumped over $2 a barrel after the strikes.
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🔒 Impact & source links — PremiumIndia Plans $9 Billion Megaport on One of the World's Most Untouched Islands
The Indian government is building a massive port, airport, and city on Great Nicobar Island — one of the most remote and ecologically rich islands on Earth. Critics say the project will destroy pristine forests and threaten indigenous communities who have lived there for centuries. The development is also seen as a strategic move to counter China's growing presence in the Indian Ocean.
Israel and Iran Are Trading Strikes Again — Here's Why India Should Pay Attention
Israel and Iran exchanged missile and drone strikes early Monday, reigniting fears of a full-scale regional war in the Middle East. Iran fired a missile at Israel — the first such attack since a fragile ceasefire was reached in April. Israel retaliated with strikes on Iran and also hit Hezbollah targets near Beirut.
Xi Meets Kim in Pyongyang — And India Is Watching Closely
Chinese President Xi Jinping arrived in North Korea on Monday for a two-day visit — his first trip there in nearly seven years. Xi is expected to hold talks with Kim Jong-un to repair a relationship strained by pandemic-era trade collapse and North Korea's growing closeness with Russia. China wants to reassert influence over its only formal treaty ally.
Indian-American Politician Nithya Raman Surges Into Contention for LA Mayor
Nithya Raman, an Indian-American city councilmember, has pulled into second place in the Los Angeles mayoral primary race, overtaking reality TV star Spencer Pratt. If she holds her position, she will face incumbent Mayor Karen Bass in the November runoff. Vote counting is still ongoing.
Ebola Could Reach 2014 Scale — The Worst Outbreak in History
US health officials say the current Ebola outbreak in central Africa is on a 'dangerous trajectory' and could grow to match the devastating 2014 outbreak that killed over 11,000 people. Rebel attacks in eastern DRC have killed over 30 people and forced infected patients to flee treatment centres, making containment much harder. Experts warn predictions are uncertain, but the warning signs are serious.
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India Plans $9 Billion Megaport on One of the World's Most Untouched Islands
The Indian government is building a massive port, airport, and city on Great Nicobar Island — one of the most remote and ecologically rich islands on Earth. Critics say the project will destroy pristine forests and threaten indigenous communities who have lived there for centuries. The development is also seen as a strategic move to counter China's growing presence in the Indian Ocean.
Israel and Iran Are Trading Strikes Again — Here's Why India Should Pay Attention
Israel and Iran exchanged missile and drone strikes early Monday, reigniting fears of a full-scale regional war in the Middle East. Iran fired a missile at Israel — the first such attack since a fragile ceasefire was reached in April. Israel retaliated with strikes on Iran and also hit Hezbollah targets near Beirut.
Xi Meets Kim in Pyongyang — And India Is Watching Closely
Chinese President Xi Jinping arrived in North Korea on Monday for a two-day visit — his first trip there in nearly seven years. Xi is expected to hold talks with Kim Jong-un to repair a relationship strained by pandemic-era trade collapse and North Korea's growing closeness with Russia. China wants to reassert influence over its only formal treaty ally.
Indian-American Politician Nithya Raman Surges Into Contention for LA Mayor
Nithya Raman, an Indian-American city councilmember, has pulled into second place in the Los Angeles mayoral primary race, overtaking reality TV star Spencer Pratt. If she holds her position, she will face incumbent Mayor Karen Bass in the November runoff. Vote counting is still ongoing.
Ebola Could Reach 2014 Scale — The Worst Outbreak in History
US health officials say the current Ebola outbreak in central Africa is on a 'dangerous trajectory' and could grow to match the devastating 2014 outbreak that killed over 11,000 people. Rebel attacks in eastern DRC have killed over 30 people and forced infected patients to flee treatment centres, making containment much harder. Experts warn predictions are uncertain, but the warning signs are serious.
A 7.8 Earthquake Just Hit the Philippines — Tsunami Waves Followed
A powerful magnitude 7.8 earthquake struck the southern Philippines early Monday, collapsing buildings and triggering tsunami waves of up to one metre. At least three people have been killed, and rescues are still underway. Tsunami warnings were issued for parts of Indonesia and Malaysia as well.
Canadian Walmart Workers Just Made History With Their First-Ever Union Deal
Warehouse workers at Walmart Canada have signed the first-ever collective bargaining agreement with the retail giant, a company long known for resisting unions. The union, Unifor, called it a historic win and says it is just the beginning of a push to unionise more major employers across Canada. Walmart has historically shut down stores rather than accept unions in some countries.
Alexander Zverev Finally Wins a Grand Slam — In Five Emotional Sets at Roland Garros
German tennis star Alexander Zverev won the French Open on Sunday, claiming his first-ever Grand Slam title after years of near-misses. He beat Italy's Flavio Cobolli in a five-set thriller, and when the final point landed, Zverev fell to his back on the clay and burst into tears. It ends one of the longest Grand Slam waits for a top-ranked player in recent memory.
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A 7.8 Earthquake Just Hit the Philippines — Tsunami Waves Followed
A powerful magnitude 7.8 earthquake struck the southern Philippines early Monday, collapsing buildings and triggering tsunami waves of up to one metre. At least three people have been killed, and rescues are still underway. Tsunami warnings were issued for parts of Indonesia and Malaysia as well.
Canadian Walmart Workers Just Made History With Their First-Ever Union Deal
Warehouse workers at Walmart Canada have signed the first-ever collective bargaining agreement with the retail giant, a company long known for resisting unions. The union, Unifor, called it a historic win and says it is just the beginning of a push to unionise more major employers across Canada. Walmart has historically shut down stores rather than accept unions in some countries.
Alexander Zverev Finally Wins a Grand Slam — In Five Emotional Sets at Roland Garros
German tennis star Alexander Zverev won the French Open on Sunday, claiming his first-ever Grand Slam title after years of near-misses. He beat Italy's Flavio Cobolli in a five-set thriller, and when the final point landed, Zverev fell to his back on the clay and burst into tears. It ends one of the longest Grand Slam waits for a top-ranked player in recent memory.