YOU WONT BELIEVE: 87 - What They Never Told You

RIP Alan Greenspan: you were charming, powerful and wrong

The former Federal Reserve chair was a smart guy – but he had a huge blind spot. Here’s what I wish I’d said to him

The Guardian - US · Jun 23

Fit with just five minutes’ exercise a day? I don’t believe it

Everyone these days wants to optimise their workouts, but when a study seems too good to be true, it usually is, says public health expert Devi Sridhar

The Guardian - UK · Jun 23

Iran’s defiance: Lessons for the Gulf and the Global South

The 14-point US-Iran Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), signed by US President Donald Trump at the Palace of Versailles in France and President Pezeshkian of Iran in Tehran on 17 June, 2026 , clearly indicates that Iran has won the first round of negotiations.

Newslaundry · Jun 23

The next AI arms race will be over certainty, not intelligence

Recent AI model restrictions by the US government signal a new era of uncertainty, impacting global tech development. India faces a critical juncture, needing to bolster sovereign AI capabilities while remaining integrated with international ecosystems. This requires accelerated development of indigenous models and domestic compute infrastructure, balancing self-reliance with participation…

The Economic Times · Jun 22

When frontier AI can be switched off: India's sovereignty challenge

India must not depend on foreign AI models, as US export controls demonstrate potential access denial. Past reliance on external tech, like nuclear programs, led to self-sufficiency. For AI, India needs a continuity doctrine, fostering multiple research labs and institutions, not just symbolic wins. Learning from Singapore's biotech success, building…

The Economic Times · Jun 22

The Guardian view on Labour’s leadership: Andy Burnham has a story. He must also have a plan

Editorial: Keir Starmer won power but never explained Britain’s crisis. The new MP for Makerfield offers a sharper diagnosis – and one that voters can understand

The Guardian - UK · Jun 22

The Guardian view on the death of Carlo Ginzburg: a historian who taught us to think about outsiders

Editorial: The work of one of Italy’s greatest scholars focused on ordinary lives oppressed by power and prejudice. That approach resonates today

The Guardian - UK · Jun 22

Old Town danger

Following the collapse of a century-old concrete canopy in Bangkok's Old Town last week, the incoming Bangkok governor faces an undeniable mandate: the safety of the city's ageing buildings must immediately top the administration's agenda.

Bangkok Post · Jun 22

The resilience of Thai-Russian relations

To truly grasp Thailand's current relationship with Russia, one must understand the core tenets of Thai diplomacy. In Thai foreign policy, fostering friendships, minimising enemies, and preserving room for strategic adjustment are enduring virtues. The bilateral bond between the two nations -- which will celebrate its 130th anniversary next year…

Bangkok Post · Jun 22

Progress against Aids still fragile

United to End Aids", a new UNAids report released ahead of the 2026 UN General Assembly High-Level Meeting on HIV/Aids, sends a clear warning: progress against Aids is real but fragile.

Bangkok Post · Jun 22