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Iranian state television has aired a video purporting to track Barron Trump's movements and offering a $10 million reward, prompting security concerns. The broadcast, linked to the Revolutionary Guards, follows similar threats against First Lady Melania Trump and other US officials amidst escalating tensions.
The ball Diego Maradona used to score his 'Hand of God' goal at the 1986 World Cup has sold at auction for £2.5m ($3.3m), falling short of the $10m expected. The ball was kept by referee Ali Bin Nasser for decades and authenticated in 2023.
Sonova launched its third real-time AI hearing-aid platform, Phonak EON, on Monday, with the company positioning it as key to meeting medium-term growth targets. The Swiss firm aims to capitalize on the platform's advanced speech clarity and connectivity to attract both new and replacement customers. Rollouts in the U.S. began immediately, with Europe, Australia, and other markets to follow.
Former NBA player Enes Kanter Freedom was escorted out of a WNBA game after a heated exchange with Chicago Sky guard Natasha Cloud, who later posted a message of support for transgender people. The WNBA has said Freedom and Royce White are not eligible for the league, and the incident has reignited the debate over transgender athletes in women's sports.
A Kotak Mahindra Mutual Fund report projects India's semiconductor market will reach $155 billion by 2031, growing at a 20% CAGR and lifting its global consumption share to 9%. The report highlights India's strong chip-design workforce and emerging manufacturing capabilities, with OSAT capacity expected to triple by 2028.
India is negotiating free trade agreements with at least eight to nine more groups of countries, aiming to cover 75% of global trade, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal announced during a business delegation visit to Japan, as he courted Japanese investment across sectors including semiconductors and AI.
Hanmi Pharm has entered an exclusive licensing agreement with Genentech, a Roche Group member, to develop and commercialize HM17321, a novel obesity treatment. The deal, valued at up to $2.3 billion, covers worldwide rights except South Korea. HM17321 is designed to preserve muscle mass, a potential advantage over existing GLP-1 therapies.
Energy Minister Terje Aasland said Norway will continue developing Barents Sea oil and gas regardless of the EU's moratorium on Arctic drilling, and rejected the 'green battery' label. He emphasised Norway's sovereign right to develop resources, while the EU weighs energy security against environmental concerns.
Indian equities opened higher on Monday but surrendered most gains by mid-morning, with the Sensex and Nifty ending mixed. Gains in IT stocks were offset by caution over possible new US sanctions on Iran and elevated crude prices, while volatility rose ahead of Tuesday's F&O expiry.
A Counterpoint Research report predicts Samsung will overtake Apple as the top smartphone vendor in 2026, with Samsung shipments rising 0.8% while Apple's decline 2.1%. Samsung's strength is attributed to its broad portfolio and supply chain resilience, while Apple faces price hikes, launch schedule changes, and a modest debut for its first foldable iPhone.
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Joseph Vijay announced the abandonment of the Parandur greenfield airport project, citing impacts on agricultural land and livelihoods. The decision drew criticism from the DMK and BJP, while industry bodies and passengers voiced concerns over economic consequences, and the government plans to expand the existing Chennai airport instead.
Aora India Private Limited has launched its direct-to-consumer website, aoraspectrum.com, expanding beyond online marketplaces. The site combines its supplement range with a digital wellness platform, offering customers more detailed product information and serving as the launchpad for future products.
In a significant market move, Meesho shares worth ₹945 crore were sold in a block deal on August 24, with reports pointing to Y Combinator as the likely seller. Institutional investors including Morgan Stanley, Goldman Sachs, and several mutual funds were among the buyers, according to exchange data.
Arthur Fils defeated Frances Tiafoe 6-3, 1-6, 6-0 in the Cincinnati Open final to claim his first ATP Masters 1000 title, while Coco Gauff beat Jessica Pegula 6-2, 6-4 for her second Cincinnati crown. The men's final was notable as the first ATP Masters 1000 final featuring two Black players.
Unofficial photos show Google's screenless Fitbit Air tracker available in Indian retail stores, with one seller pricing it around Rs. 16,000. Google has confirmed an October 2026 India launch for the device, but official pricing and availability details are still pending.
Gold prices in Delhi climbed to a more than five-month high on Monday, while silver rose for a third straight session. Analysts say the next moves in bullion may hinge on US inflation data and the Federal Reserve's response to ongoing geopolitical tensions.
An SBI Research report highlights a notable divergence between the RBI's Monetary Policy Committee minutes and Governor Sanjay Malhotra's statements, described as a 'chalk and cheese' problem. The report notes a hawkish tilt in the minutes versus a patient, data-dependent tone from the Governor, with implications for an October rate hike decision.
Indian government bonds opened on a cautious note in a holiday-truncated week, with the benchmark yield expected to trade between 6.83% and 6.88% after a Friday close of 6.8495%. Elevated Brent crude prices and the threat of US sanctions on Iran weighed on sentiment, while RBI's weekend inflow announcement and policy signals provided some support.
Iceland holds a referendum on August 29 asking voters whether to resume EU accession negotiations, a process halted since 2013. The vote, pushed by the 2024 coalition government, comes amid economic concerns over fisheries and geopolitical shifts following Trump's remarks about Greenland.
Three-year reduced-credit bachelor's degrees are expanding across the U.S., with 26 states now offering at least one program, according to RAND. Supporters say they cut costs and time, but critics warn they could narrow learning and complicate graduate school or licensing.