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Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh faces a critical test at his first Jackson Hole symposium, while Nvidia's earnings and key economic data are poised to drive market direction this week.
The Senate is set to vote on a cloture motion for the CLARITY Act on September 15, with Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong urging support. The bill, which would create a federal framework for digital assets, faces uncertain odds as Republicans need Democratic backing to advance.
Pakistan secured their first FIH Hockey World Cup victory in 16 years with a thrilling 4-3 comeback against Japan in their classification match at Wagener Stadium, Amstelveen. Trailing 2-0 after the first quarter, Pakistan fought back through Rana Waheed Ashraf's brace and late goals from Hammaduddin Muhammad and Shahid Hannan. The win comes amid broader concerns about Pakistan hockey's decline, with former players urging focus on the upcoming Asian Games.
Punjab FC have signed Cameroonian centre-forward Raphaël Messi Bouli on a contract running until May 31, 2027. The 34-year-old, who has no connection to Lionel Messi, returns to the Indian Super League after previous stints with Kerala Blasters, East Bengal, and Jamshedpur. His signing adds experience and attacking depth to Punjab FC's squad.
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar downplayed the relevance of the Mecca Joint Defence Agreement signed by Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Turkey, questioning what it had achieved amid 'live military situations' facing each signatory. India says it will factor the pact into its security calculus, while analysts debate whether the agreement is a genuine defensive alliance or a reaction to waning US security guarantees.
Malaysia's Aaron Chia-Soh Wooi Yik beat defending champions and world No. 1 pair Kim Won-ho-Seo Seung-jae 21-17, 21-18 in the World Badminton Championships semi-finals in New Delhi, setting up a second shot at the world title. They will face either China's Liang Weikeng-Wang Chang or Taiwan's Lee Jhe-huei-Yang Po-hsuan in the final on Sunday.
India lost 3-1 to the Netherlands in their opening Pool E match of the FIH Men's Hockey World Cup 2026 second round, with Harmanpreet Singh scoring India's only goal. The defeat leaves India's semi-final hopes dependent on other results, while Dutch goals from Duco Telgenkamp, Tjep Hoedemakers and Thijs van Dam secured the hosts' place in the last four. The match also saw a star-studded attendance, including Rahul Dravid, Steve Waugh and Abhishek Bachchan, ahead of the inaugural ETPL season.
Spider-Man: Brand New Day continued its box office dominance with $39 million in its fourth weekend, while Insidious: Out of the Further debuted at No. 2 with $25.3 million. Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey set new records, becoming the director's highest-grossing film ever.
Miyu Yamashita rebounded from a bogey on the 17th with a birdie on the 18th to take a six-stroke lead into the final round of the CPKC Women's Open in Edmonton. The 25-year-old Japanese player, who shot 65 for a 19-under 191 total, is seeking her fourth LPGA victory in wire-to-wire fashion. Canada's Aphrodite Deng shot 63 to move into a tie for sixth, while Brooke Henderson and other contenders trail.
At VIT's 41st convocation, Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta called on graduates to make India a creator of AI rather than a consumer, citing the India AI Mission and Delhi's partnerships with IITs. Chancellor G. Viswanathan highlighted India's low higher-education enrolment ratio and appealed to the new education minister.
Alex Lanier defeated Japan's Kodai Naraoka 21-11, 21-11 in the men's singles final at the BWF World Championships in New Delhi, becoming the first French player to win the title. The French pair of Thom Gicquel and Delphine Delrue also won gold in mixed doubles, making it a historic day for French badminton.
The Panama-flagged bulk carrier MV Ocean Winner sank in the Bay of Bengal on August 22 after losing communication roughly 200 to 240 nautical miles off Paradip, Odisha. Two Chinese crew members were pulled from liferafts by a merchant tanker as the Indian Coast Guard and Navy searched for the remaining 22 of a 24-person multinational crew. The cause of the sinking has not been established.
Kazakhstan holds a snap parliamentary election on August 23, expected to strengthen President Tokayev's rule. The vote to the new unicameral Kurultai comes amid constitutional changes, economic strain, and geopolitical balancing between Russia, China, and the EU.
Chinese humanoid robots broke multiple human athletic records at the World Humanoid Robot Games in Beijing, including running the 100 meters faster than Usain Bolt's world record. The events showcase China's rapid robotics progress amid a US-China tech race, though experts note limitations in real-world deployment.
Tesla and eight other automakers are recalling about 4.3 million vehicles in China over concerns that doors may be difficult to open in an emergency, marking the country's largest automotive recall. The move follows increased regulatory scrutiny and a 2027 ban on concealed door handles.
Indian External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar met Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow on Monday, conveying Prime Minister Narendra Modi's greetings and a personal communication. The meeting focused on deepening economic cooperation, with Putin crediting Modi for trade growth and pledging increased fertiliser supplies.
South Carolina Republicans decide Tuesday between Sen. Darline Graham, backed by President Trump, and Rep. Ralph Norman in a runoff for the late Lindsey Graham's seat. Early voting concluded with officials reporting lower-than-usual turnout amid voter fatigue.
The US Supreme Court cleared the way for the Trump administration to begin implementing parts of an executive order restricting mail-in voting, though legal challenges and practical hurdles remain. The US Postal Service published a final rule requiring states to share voter lists and use barcoded envelopes, but it remains blocked by a separate nationwide injunction.
Two sources familiar with the matter say China is considering hosting the 2028 UN climate talks (COP33), though no final decision has been made. The move could bolster Beijing's climate leadership image and position it as a counterweight to the US, but also draws scrutiny given its emissions record.
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian urged an end to the war with the US, claiming Tehran holds a position of strength, while Washington prepares to unveil 'the toughest sanctions in history.' With diplomatic talks stalled and the Strait of Hormuz partially shut, both sides trade defiant messages ahead of the US Treasury's press conference.