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Lakshya Sen suffered a shock second-round exit at the BWF World Championships, losing to USA's 18-year-old world No. 92 Garret Tan in three games. Meanwhile, Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty advanced via walkover, and Ayush Shetty and PV Sindhu moved into the pre-quarterfinals.
The Reserve Bank of India's Monetary Policy Committee kept the repo rate unchanged at 5.25% but signaled possible tightening if food and fuel prices lead to broader inflation. Minutes from the August 3–5 meeting show members divided between vigilance and a wait-and-watch approach, with inflation projected to peak at 5.9% in Q3.
Peacock has increased prices across all its subscription tiers, marking the fourth hike in four years. New rates took effect August 18 for new customers and will apply to existing subscribers from September 17. Meanwhile, bundles and memberships like Apple TV, Walmart+, and Instacart+ offer ways to offset the higher costs.
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced a plan to more than double buybacks of long-term U.S. debt, a 'Treasury twist' aimed at lowering borrowing costs. While yields initially fell, they quickly rebounded, with the 10-year closing the week near 4.73% and the 30-year at 5.24%. Analysts question the plan's effectiveness amid record $40 trillion debt, inflation concerns, and uncertainty over Fed policy.
Israeli airstrikes killed at least 10 people in Gaza on Wednesday, two days after U.S. negotiators reportedly asked Israel to draw down attacks. The strikes, along with an Israeli raid across the ceasefire line, have cast doubt on efforts to advance the tenuous ceasefire.
Dan + Shay's upcoming album 'Young' marks a personal turn for the duo, led by 'Say So,' a tribute to late mentor Ben Vaughn. The 10-track record explores themes of loss, faith, and growth, emerging from a period of reflection and scrapped material.
Washington, D.C., hosts its first IndyCar race this weekend as the Freedom 250 Grand Prix takes over the National Mall and Pennsylvania Avenue. President Trump and first lady Melania Trump are scheduled to attend, with Trump set to lead the prerace kickoff in the presidential limousine. The event marks the finale of a summer of celebrations for the nation's 250th anniversary.
Roughly 4,500 National Guard troops in Washington outnumber the city's 3,200 police officers, yet a review of court records shows they appear in only 1.3% of criminal cases. Troops mostly handle minor incidents in affluent neighborhoods, with no court record of activity in areas where most murders occurred. The deployment, costing an estimated $1.65 million per day, has drawn praise from the White House and skepticism from local officials and residents.
Amazon announced plans to expand its Prime Air drone delivery service to nearly 500 US cities by the end of 2026, a sixfold increase from its current footprint, with deliveries in as fast as 30 minutes. The expansion includes new metro areas like Chicago, Atlanta, Cleveland, and Boise, but drones will still handle a small fraction of total deliveries. In England, the sole Darlington site remains capped at 100 deliveries a day under an accident investigation.
A US mother, Crystal Murphey, shared video on Instagram after her teenage son Brett found a note superglued to his car window. Brett said he had permission from a woman to park outside her home, but a neighbor left a harsh note and a shouting confrontation followed. Murphey said she understands residents' frustration but considers the superglue approach unacceptable.
The Organization of American States has voted overwhelmingly to convene an urgent meeting of foreign ministers over Nicaragua, declaring that representative democracy 'no longer exists' there. The move follows proposed constitutional reforms that would extend President Daniel Ortega's term and ban opposition figures from elections. Nicaragua withdrew from the OAS in 2023, limiting the body's leverage to diplomatic action.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has firmly rejected former defense minister Mykhailo Fedorov's call for elections during wartime, warning they would be a 'tsunami' that could destroy the country. The dispute highlights growing internal political tensions as Russia continues its offensive and Ukraine faces missile shortages and funding gaps.
New research suggests some Earth microbes could survive in shadowed areas of the Moon's South Pole, raising concerns about contamination as NASA and other nations prepare to return astronauts to the lunar surface.
The International Criminal Court denounced U.S. sanctions against its president and a trial lawyer as a 'flagrant attack' on its independence, drawing widespread international support from the EU, Japan, and others. The U.S. defended the measures as part of a campaign against a 'sham of a court,' while the ICC vowed to continue its mandate.
Syria and Israel held high-level, US-mediated talks in Jordan on Sunday aimed at easing tensions after recent Israeli strikes, with discussions focused on halting attacks and reviving security negotiations. Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shaibani said Syria expects talks to resume soon despite a lack of trust, while reports of a separate meeting between al-Shaibani and Mossad chief Roman Gofman surfaced.
US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor's description of Kashmir as 'an important part of India' during his first visit sparked a diplomatic row, with Pakistan summoning a US envoy and rejecting the remarks. Gor also hinted at easing travel advisories, citing security improvements.
Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf visits Iraq, urging regional cooperation without foreign interference and warning that talks with the US are fruitless without military readiness. The trip coincides with US pressure on Iraq to disarm Tehran-aligned factions and a government deadline for weapons handover.
Thousands of dog and cat adoptions in Texas are on hold due to concerns over the New World screwworm, an invasive parasite that has re-emerged in the U.S. for the first time in 60 years. With most states restricting animal movements from affected areas, shelters are facing overcrowding and a higher risk of euthanasia, as reported by multiple outlets.
Pakistan summoned the US charge d'affaires in Islamabad and lodged a 'strong demarche' after US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor described Jammu and Kashmir as an 'important part of India.' Officials in Pakistan-administered Kashmir also criticized the remarks, urging Washington to revisit its diplomatic record on the disputed territory.
Victor Wembanyama has been appointed captain of the French national basketball team for the upcoming FIBA World Cup qualifying window, taking over from Rudy Gobert. The 22-year-old returns to the squad for the first time since the Paris Olympics, with coach Frédéric Fauthoux calling him the 'undisputed leader' of his generation.