IJR News — today's news from every sideNew Zealand, Philippines Forge Comprehensive Partnership — Jul 21, 2026New Zealand and the Philippines formalized a Comprehensive Partnership, elevating ties across political engagement, defence and security, maritime cooperation, trade and economic ties, and people-to-people links, and they signed education and geothermal-energy cooperation agreements. The partners plan a Plan of Action, celebrate six decades of diplomatic relations, and aim to deepen defense cooperation and trade, including discussions on joining the CPTPP and boosting two-way trade toward 2030. 
Tottenham announces 35-man pre-season squad, Vicario out — Jul 23, 2026Tottenham have announced a 35-man travelling squad for their pre-season tour of Australia and New Zealand, including new signings Jan Paul van Hecke and Andy Robertson. Several World Cup stars are remaining at Hotspur Way or on extended leave, with Vicario absent due to a minor knock and players like Kudus, Simons, Kulusevski, Odobert, Bentancur, Sarr, Porro, Romero, Senesi and Spence not traveling for various rehab or post-World Cup reasons. UNODC: Asia-Pacific online scams hit US$114BWorld — Jul 21, 2026A UNODC report says victims of transnational online scams in East Asia, Southeast Asia, Australia and New Zealand lost up to US$114.1 billion in 2025, more than triple 2023, with Cambodia and Myanmar identified as regional hubs for fake romance and cryptocurrency investment schemes; authorities, including the United States, Britain and China, are cracking down and have extradited scam bosses from Cambodia, as the broader illicit economy becomes increasingly integrated across multiple markets. China, South Korea and Taiwan recorded the largest losses among regional victims, signaling a widened and more sophisticated cybercrime landscape.
30 Sundays reports $6.7 million Series A to fund AI travel expansionBusiness — Jul 21, 2026Gurugram-based travel tech startup 30 Sundays has raised about ₹61 crore ($6.7 million) in a Series A led by Bessemer Venture Partners, with participation from Info Edge Ventures and Eximius Ventures, boosting its total funding to around $7.5 million. The funds will accelerate AI-driven itinerary planning, product development, and brand-building while expanding into new international markets such as Georgia, Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, and the Philippines, following recent launches in New Zealand and Mauritius, and a reported annualised gross booking value of roughly ₹200 crore across Bali, Vietnam, the Maldives, and Thailand.
On X · @FCBarcelonaFC Barcelona 'Your Favorite Team' Hype Video ReactionsOfficial FC Barcelona hype video draws mostly positive fan engagement with ~87% supportive reactions focused on club pride and match predictions; no meaningful controversy or split in opinions.601 likes · 22mIJRAI Might Have Just Made Hacking A Bank Easier Than Ever, Finance Leader SaysDylan Kresak · 3 min · 3h
