A federal appeals court ruled that President Trump's tariffs on several countries, including Indonesia, were unlawful. These tariffs, imposed due to alleged fentanyl trafficking, will remain until October 14th, allowing for a Supreme Court appeal. While August saw strong stock market gains, this new uncertainty could cause market volatility...
After a period of absence from the public eye, fueling health rumors, President Trump reappeared, golfing and posting on Truth Social. He vehemently denied ill health, attributing a hand bruise to frequent handshaking and dismissing speculation about his mortality. His vice president expressed confidence in Trump's fitness for office...
Asian markets dipped following a US tech slump, with chipmakers like Samsung and SK Hynix suffering significant losses after US sanctions on China. The Nikkei fell 1.6%, while the MSCI Asia Pacific Index edged down 0.1%. However, Hong Kong bucked the trend, boosted by a 17% surge in...
No one won the $1 billion Powerball jackpot, but two California tickets each won $1 million. Nine tickets matched five numbers, but missed the Powerball. The next drawing on Monday offers a $1.1 billion prize, the fifth-largest Powerball jackpot ever. The largest Powerball jackpot was $2.04 billion, won...
Apple is gearing up to release iOS 18.7 and iOS 26 in September. iOS 18.7 will be a smaller update, focusing on security fixes, and will be one of the last for iPhone XS, XS Max, and XR. iOS 26, however, is a major update compatible with iPhone...
Trump claimed credit for ending a conflict between India and Pakistan, stating he prevented a potential nuclear war. India, however, insists the resolution was bilateral. Following trade talks stalled, Trump pressured Modi for public acknowledgment, even suggesting a joint White House meeting with Pakistan's army chief, a request...
Kamala Harris's Secret Service protection ends, sparking a political clash between Donald Trump and Gavin Newsom. Trump revoked Harris's extended protection, despite earlier threats against her. Newsom, however, has reportedly arranged for California Highway Patrol and LAPD protection for Harris, citing concerns for her safety and criticizing Trump's...
Liverpool agreed to a £125 million deal for Newcastle's Alexander Isak, setting a new Premier League transfer record. The deal includes solidarity payments, bringing Newcastle's total to £130 million. Isak will undergo a medical before signing a six-year contract. This follows Liverpool's previous significant summer signings and Newcastle's...
China's manufacturing sector surprisingly grew in August, reaching 50.5 on the Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI), according to a private survey. This is above the 50 mark indicating growth and better than analysts predicted. However, concerns remain about the economy's overall strength due to tariffs and low consumer confidence.
Amidst strained US-India relations due to US tariffs on Indian imports, Indian Prime Minister Modi met with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Tianjin. The meeting aimed to improve bilateral ties, focusing on easing border tensions and boosting economic cooperation. While both sides expressed commitment to peace and resolving...
