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WWE Raw aired live from Ottawa with an unusual 6 p.m. start due to a double-taping. The show featured Stephanie Vaquer defeating Roxanne Perez, a contract signing for a title match, and the semifinals of the World Heavyweight Championship No. 1 Contender Tournament.
The Centre has launched an offer for sale of a 3% equity stake in Hindustan Copper, with a green-shoe option for a further 3%, at a floor price of Rs 514 per share. The sale forms part of the ongoing disinvestment programme and could raise around Rs 3,000 crore while reducing the government’s holding toward 60%.
According to the Henley Passport Index, South African passport holders can travel to 101 destinations without a prior visa. The ranking places the country 50th or 96th globally, depending on the report, with regional highlights across Africa, Asia, the Americas, and the Caribbean.
Take That star Gary Barlow teams up with comedian Jason Manford for a six-part ITV series, Gary Barlow's Food and Wine Tour: New Zealand, airing Sunday August 30. The pair journey across the country sampling food and wine, meeting local producers, and experiencing Maori culture, as Barlow shares his passion for wine and the 'genuine spirit of hospitality' he found.
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will travel to Canada and the United States from August 25 to September 2, aiming to strengthen bilateral economic and financial partnerships. The visit includes an inaugural Economic and Financial Dialogue in Toronto, an investment roundtable, and participation in the G20 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors meeting in Asheville.
Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agrawal will visit Brazil, Argentina, and Chile from August 24-28 to chair joint trade meetings, push forward Chile FTA negotiations, and discuss expanding the Mercosur PTA. Talks with Chile are at an advanced stage with only a few issues—market access and critical minerals—remaining, while the India-Brazil sugar dispute may also come up.
Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman concluded a two-day state visit to France, meeting with President Emmanuel Macron amid agreements on health, transport, and energy, and discussions on regional security and a Dragon Ball-themed park.
CeeDee Lamb's Fairview, Texas home was burglarized on July 30 while he was at Cowboys training camp in Oxnard, California. Police say over $300,000 in property, including four luxury bags, was taken. No suspects have been identified, and the investigation is ongoing.
India's export dependence on the US stayed largely unchanged at around 20% in the 12 months through July, despite tariffs that reached 50% and diversification efforts. Commerce ministry data show US-bound shipments rose to $87.31 billion in 2025-26, while trade experts warn diversification will take years.
The Hind Rajab Foundation has filed a criminal complaint in India against an unnamed Israeli soldier, accusing him of involvement in the unlawful destruction of civilian property in Gaza. It is the second such complaint in India in under three months, following a case in June that saw no action from Indian authorities.
Astronomers propose a new class of celestial object, the 'black hole star,' to explain JWST observations of a distant source, MOM-BH*-1. The research, led by Rohan Naidu and Jorryt Matthee, may reshape our understanding of the early universe, though competing explanations remain under investigation.
NASA has shared video of the August 12 total solar eclipse taken from a WB-57 aircraft flying at 50,000 feet. The footage, captured with cameras developed at Langley Research Center, shows the eclipse's progression and a solar prominence, part of an effort to study the Sun's corona.
Recent polls show a tight race between Brazil's President Lula and challenger Flavio Bolsonaro, with the president holding a slim but narrowing lead. The campaign is marked by controversies, economic concerns, and questions about both candidates' fitness for office.
Mexico's President Claudia Sheinbaum said Colombia refused entry to a Mexican military rescue team, while Colombia denied excluding any country and cited certification requirements. The dispute unfolded as international aid flowed into Colombia following a 7.4-magnitude earthquake that killed at least 273 people.
In a second informal straw poll, Guyana's Carolyn Rodrigues-Birkett received the most support, with eight 'encourage' votes. Costa Rica's Rebeca Grynspan followed closely, while Russian diplomats hinted the candidate list may still grow if the current field deadlocks.