The U.S. Treasury Department announced it will more than double its government bond buybacks to calm soaring long-term yields driven by Iran war oil prices, rising government debt, and heavy tech borrowing.
US national debt has surpassed $40tn, driven by heavy spending under Trump and Biden administrations and rising interest payments, raising concerns over growing borrowing needs and higher borrowing costs.
Lakshya Sen overcomes Chia-Hao Filimon in a thrilling 3-game match at the World Championships, while Indian doubles teams Jolly/Gopichand win and Selvam/Singhi struggle against Stoeva/Stoeva.
Alexander Zverev reached the fourth round of the Cincinnati Masters, while Serena and Venus Williams lost their first doubles match together in four years against Payton Stearns and Marta Kostyuk.
Serena and Venus Williams lost their first doubles match together in four years, beaten 6-2 1-6 10-8 by Marta Kostyuk and Peyton Stearns at the Cincinnati Open.
Venus and Serena Williams returned to doubles tennis together for the first time in four years at the Cincinnati Open, falling 6-2, 1-6, 10-8 to Marta Kostyuk and Peyton Stearns.
Le RC Lens a battu le Paris Saint-Germain (1-0) lors du Trophée des champions au stade Bollaert-Delelis grâce à un but de Florian Thauvin, s'offrant le premier trophée de la saison malgré deux expulsions.
Russell Westbrook, the NBA’s career leader in triple-doubles and 2017 MVP, has announced his retirement after 18 seasons in the league.
The CFTC invoked emergency authority to shield prediction market Kalshi from New York State's attempts to block sports contracts, as Kalshi's annualized revenue run rate tops $4 billion.
AI cloud giant CoreWeave reported Q2 revenue doubled to $2.6 billion driven by AI compute demand, though operating expenses resulted in an operating loss.
India added 19-year-old Manas Dhamne to their Davis Cup squad for the first time as they prepare to face South Korea in Seoul on September 18-19 in the Qualifiers Round 2 tie.
Uefa has reiterated its threat to boycott Fifa competitions and its loss of confidence in Gianni Infantino's presidency, as criticism mounts from Fifpro, Conmebol, and various national associations over governance and unilateral actions.
SpaceX reports Q2 2026 revenue of $7.8 billion, a 92% increase from Q2 2025, driven by Starlink's growth and new AI computing deals with Anthropic and Google, despite a $541 million loss.
Used electric car leasing in the UK surged by 170% over the past year as drivers sought cheaper transport options to counter rising petrol prices driven by conflict involving Iran.
India's chief national coach Pullela Gopichand warns that the BWF's shift to a 15-point scoring system will fundamentally change badminton, favoring speed and mental resilience while potentially ending the careers of players unable to adapt to the tactical transition.
Serena and Venus Williams will make their Cincinnati Open doubles debut this month after receiving a wild card, marking their first doubles appearance since 2022.
Serena and Venus Williams have been granted a wildcard for the women’s doubles at the Cincinnati Open, marking their first doubles partnership since the 2022 US Open. Serena, 44, aims to return to the US Open after a knee injury.
A PAC largely funded by Ripple Labs and Coinbase, Protect Progress, has doubled its ad spending to over $2 million in Michigan's 13th Congressional District primary, supporting Rep. Shri Thanedar and opposing Donavan McKinney. This spending is part of a broader effort by crypto-aligned PACs to influence US elections and legislation.
Prediction market startup Kalshi significantly exceeded its projections during the 2026 Fifa World Cup, achieving US$27 billion in trading volume and three million users. This success propels Kalshi into wider event contracts, including new markets for clinical trials and FDA reviews, despite ongoing regulatory challenges.
New York City mayor Zohran Mamdani reaffirmed support for the ICC, urging federal authorities to execute an arrest warrant for Benjamin Netanyahu if he visits in the fall. This follows Mamdani's earlier "war criminal" remarks, sparking debate among officials and advocates.
PV Sindhu continued her resurgence at the China Open, defeating Unnati Hooda to reach the second round. Ayush Shetty caused a major upset by beating world No. 11 Alwi Farhan, while several Indian doubles pairs exited the BWF Super 1000 event.
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China's NMPA has approved a rare-disease therapy for commercial sales to treat narcolepsy type 1 in individuals aged 16 and older. The unnamed drug previously received fast-track status in the US and orphan-drug designation in Japan and the EU, indicating international recognition for its importance.
Market forecasts indicate a doubled likelihood of a Reserve Bank interest rate hike as escalating Middle East tensions drive fuel prices higher. Brent crude surged 23% to near $US90/barrel, impacting Australian motorists and raising stagflation concerns for the economy.
