A full, concise overview of major global happenings.
🔭 SCIENCE & SPACE
Quantum Year Declared: The UN officially designated 2025 as the International Year of Quantum Science & Technology, highlighting global advances in quantum computing, communication, and sensing .
Optical Computing Breakthrough (June 17): Chinese researchers showcased a chip capable of handling 100 parallel operations via soliton microcombs—a big step toward ultra-fast, energy-efficient computing .
Rubin Observatory continues impact: After its first “first light” images last week, the observatory promises nightly sky scans to explore dark matter, detect asteroids, and catch rare cosmic events .
🎬 CINEMA & CULTURE
Rath Yatra festival greetings: India’s Prime Minister Modi sent warm wishes on Rath Yatra, celebrating its importance in Indian culture .
Inspiring school themes: Indian school assemblies shared “Perseverance” as the Word of the Day and featured a thought by Eleanor Roosevelt—“The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams” .
⚽ SPORTS
Khelo India University Games: India announced that Jaipur will host November’s event, featuring 4,000 student-athletes from across the country .
Global sports in schools: Assemblies also covered key sports news like Neeraj Chopra’s Ostrava win and Manny Pacquiao’s comeback boxing match .
🏛️ POLITICS & DIPLOMACY
US–Canada tech tensions: President Trump suspended digital-services trade talks with Canada over new Canadian tech taxes, straining bilateral relations .
Supreme Court rulings: The US Supreme Court restricted nationwide injunction authority for district judges—praised by the White House—though birthright citizenship remains debated .
High-profile legal cases: Closing arguments were held in the Sean “Diddy” Combs trafficking trial in New York; meanwhile, the president of the University of Virginia resigned under White House pressure .
💼 BUSINESS & CORPORATE NEWS
India’s office boom: Office leasing in India jumped 11% during Q2, pointing to strong urban growth and business activity .
Newsom sues Fox News: California Governor Gavin Newsom filed a $787 million defamation lawsuit against Fox News .
📉 MARKETS & ECONOMY
Global market themes: Mid-2025 markets are shaped by U.S. monetary policy, dollar weakness, and investor shifts toward Chinese tech and gold .
Job data and Fed outlook: Markets await U.S. employment numbers; Fed minutes reveal concerns over inflation and potential rate cuts .
China slowdown: Asian economies, especially China, continue shifting investor interest amid sluggish growth and business activity .
🌱 ENVIRONMENT & SOCIETY
Border tensions in ASEAN: Clashes at the Thailand–Cambodia border escalated, prompting regional diplomatic concern .
ID gap in Asia–Pacific: UN reports highlight that millions in Asia–Pacific lack official ID, limiting access to services like healthcare and education .
💻 TECHNOLOGY
AI and data centres: Amazon announced a $13 billion investment over four years in Australian data centers to power generative AI and cloud services—80% green-powered .
Online safety laws advance: The US Supreme Court upheld a law requiring adult websites to verify age, strengthening digital protections for minors .
🗓️ OTHER REGIONAL UPDATES
Sri Lanka’s IMF appeal: Sri Lanka, amidst domestic challenges, seeks IMF assistance to attract foreign direct investment .
Pakistan–US ties: Pakistan’s Army Chief visited Washington to strengthen ties with the U.S., discussing trade, minerals, and crypto with President Trump .
Thailand tourism drop: China‑Thailand tourism fell 33%; Thailand and Indonesia are planning stimulus packages to mitigate losses .
✅ SUMMARY
June 28, 2025, brought key developments in science—with renewed focus on quantum tech—and business, including major investments in AI. Diplomacy and trade saw tense US–Canada tech relations. Environmental and societal challenges persisted in Asia–Pacific, while court rulings, corporate activity, and regional cooperation shaped the global agenda.
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