Saralnama Lisa Cook is a Federal Reserve governor and the first Black woman in this role. She was appointed in 2022 by President Joe Biden.… Read More »Lisa Cook Fired as US Federal Reserve Governor Over Mortgage Fraud Claims
Saralnama China's Huajiang Grand Canyon Bridge in Guizhou Province passed its final load test from 21 to 25 August 2025. The bridge is 625 meters… Read More »Huajiang Grand Canyon Bridge in China Passes Final Safety Test
Saralnama On 27 Aug 2025, the US imposed 50% tariffs on India for buying Russian oil. At the same time, the Trump administration held talks… Read More »US-Russia Energy Talks Amid Trump’s 50% Tariffs on India
Saralnama The UK Conservative Party chair said the party could consider a deal with the Taliban to return Afghan migrants. This was discussed amid plans… Read More »UK Conservatives May Consider Deal with Taliban on Afghan Migrants
Saralnama Denmark called the US charge d’affaires on 27 Aug 2025. The Danish government accused some Americans of trying to interfere in Greenland’s affairs. Greenland… Read More »Denmark Summons US Envoy Over Greenland Interference Claims
Saralnama Today, FEMA suspended over 20 workers who signed a letter criticizing the Trump administration. The letter said the administration reversed progress made after Hurricane… Read More »FEMA Suspends Workers After Letter Criticising Trump Administration
Saralnama Shane Christie, a former New Zealand rugby player, died at age 39. He played for teams like Otago Highlanders, Canterbury Crusaders, and the Maori… Read More »New Zealand Rugby Player Shane Christie Dies at 39
Saralnama Denmark's Foreign Minister Lars Lokke Rasmussen summoned the top US diplomat in Copenhagen on 27 Aug 2025. This followed reports that some Americans conducted… Read More »Denmark Summons US Diplomat Over Greenland Influence Claims
Saralnama An Israeli strike hit Nasser Hospital in Gaza, killing at least 20 people, including journalists and health workers. Israel said it targeted a Hamas… Read More »Hamas Denies Camera Claim in Gaza Hospital Strike
Saralnama South Korea will ban smartphone use in schools during classes starting March 2026. The new law aims to reduce smartphone addiction among students. Many… Read More »South Korea Bans Smartphones in Schools from March 2026
Saralnama A time capsule buried in 1991 at Great Ormond Street Hospital was opened early. It was made by Diana, Princess of Wales, and two… Read More »Diana’s 1990s Time Capsule Unearthed at Great Ormond Street Hospital
Saralnama US President Donald Trump will chair a large meeting at the White House on 27 Aug 2025. The meeting will focus on a plan… Read More »Donald Trump to Chair White House Meeting on Gaza Conflict
Saralnama Since early August 2025, Israel has destroyed over 1,000 buildings in Gaza City's Zeitoun and Sabra areas. Israeli forces are pushing deeper to control… Read More »Israel Destroys Gaza City Neighbourhoods Amid Conflict
Saralnama At the US Open 2025 on 26 Aug, Jannik Sinner and Iga Swiatek won their first-round matches easily. Sinner beat Vit Kopriva 6-1, 6-1,… Read More »Sinner and Swiatek Win Easily, Gauff Faces Tough Match at US Open 2025
Saralnama South Korea will ban mobile phones and smart devices in schools during class hours starting March 2026. The new law aims to reduce smartphone… Read More »South Korea Bans Mobile Phones in Schools from March 2026
Saralnama Mitch Brown, a former West Coast Eagles player, has become the first openly bisexual man in the Australian Football League's 129-year history. He played… Read More »Mitch Brown Becomes First Openly Bisexual AFL Player in History
Saralnama On 27 Aug 2025, about 30 FEMA employees were suspended after signing a letter. The letter warned that changes by the Trump administration could… Read More »FEMA Suspends 30 Employees Over Letter on Trump Administration Changes
Saralnama US President Donald Trump's 50% tariffs on Indian exports started on 27 Aug 2025. The tariffs mainly affect India's export of Russian oil and… Read More »Trump’s 50% Tariffs on Indian Exports Take Effect from 27 Aug 2025
Saralnama Japan's plan to link four cities with African countries caused confusion and complaints. The Japan International Cooperation Agency named Imabari, Kisarazu, Sanjo, and Nagai… Read More »Japan Faces Backlash Over Africa Hometown Partnership Program
Saralnama From 25 Aug 2025, cold fronts brought snow flurries to four Australian states. Victoria and New South Wales saw 50cm to 80cm of snow,… Read More »Snow Flurries and Cold Weather in South-Eastern Australia
Saralnama On 27 Aug 2025, North Korea sharply criticized South Korea’s President Lee. They called him a 'confrontation maniac' for supporting joint military drills with… Read More »North Korea Criticizes South Korea’s Lee as ‘Confrontation Maniac’
Saralnama France returned three human skulls to Madagascar on 26 Aug 2025. One skull belonged to a Malagasy king who was beheaded by French troops… Read More »France Returns Human Skulls to Madagascar After 128 Years
Saralnama Taylor Swift announced her engagement to American football star Travis Kelce on Instagram. The couple has been together for two years. The post showed… Read More »Taylor Swift Engaged to Travis Kelce: Fans Celebrate Worldwide
Saralnama From 27 Aug 2025, the US will charge 50% tariffs on many Indian goods. Around 30% of Indian exports to the US, worth $27.6… Read More »Trump’s 50% Tariffs Hit Indian Exports to US from 27 Aug 2025
Saralnama Grace Chambers, 97, completed her 250th parkrun at Ormeau Park, Belfast, on 19 August 2025. She started parkrunning in 2016 after a dare from… Read More »Grace Chambers, 97, Completes 250 Parkruns in Belfast
Saralnama On 27 Aug 2025, the US raised tariffs on Indian imports to 50%. This move by President Donald Trump targets India's purchase of discounted… Read More »US Imposes 50% Tariff on Indian Goods Over Russian Oil Purchase
Saralnama Australia rejected Israel's claim that its leader influenced the expulsion of Iran's ambassador. The Australian government said it acted after finding Iran directed antisemitic… Read More »Australia Denies Israel’s Role in Expelling Iran’s Ambassador
Saralnama On 25 Aug 2025, an attack on a hospital in southern Gaza killed 21 people, including five journalists. The Israeli military said it targeted… Read More »Hamas Challenges Israeli Account of Gaza Hospital Attack
Saralnama KPop Demon Hunters, an animated musical, became Netflix's most viewed film. It was released on 20 June 2025 and has over 236 million views.… Read More »KPop Demon Hunters Becomes Netflix’s Most Viewed Film Worldwide
Saralnama From 27 Aug 2025, the US has imposed a 50% tariff on Indian goods. This includes an additional 25% penalty over India's purchase of… Read More »US Imposes 50% Tariff on Indian Goods from 27 Aug 2025
Saralnama US President Donald Trump said on 21 Aug 2025 that he spoke with Prime Minister Narendra Modi during the India-Pakistan military conflict in May.… Read More »Trump Claims Call with PM Modi During India-Pakistan Conflict, Jaishankar Denies
Saralnama Brazil's former president Jair Bolsonaro was placed under 24-hour police watch on 26 Aug 2025. A judge declared him a flight risk while he… Read More »Brazil’s Bolsonaro Under 24-Hour Watch Ahead of Coup Trial Verdict
Saralnama Australia expelled Iran’s ambassador on 26 Aug 2025. The government said Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps planned antisemitic arson attacks in Sydney and Melbourne… Read More »Australia Expels Iranian Ambassador Over Antisemitic Attacks
Saralnama Linda Reynolds, former defence minister, won a defamation case against her former staffer Brittany Higgins in the Western Australian Supreme Court on 27 Aug… Read More »Linda Reynolds Wins Defamation Case Against Brittany Higgins in Australia
Saralnama On 26 Aug 2025, Venezuela sent warships and drones to patrol its coast. This was after the US sent three destroyers and 4,000 Marines… Read More »Venezuela Deploys Warships and Drones as US Naval Ships Approach
Saralnama From 27 Aug 2025, the US will charge 50% tariffs on most Indian exports. This doubles the earlier 25% duty. The higher tariff targets… Read More »US Imposes 50% Tariff on Indian Goods from 27 Aug 2025
Saralnama Between 2021 and 2024, Indian nationals in the UK saw a 257% increase in convictions for sexual offences. In 2024, over 100 Indians were… Read More »257% Rise in Sexual Offence Convictions of Indians in UK
Saralnama Two police officers were shot dead and another injured on 26 Aug 2025 in Porepunkah, Victoria. Ten officers were serving a search warrant when… Read More »Porepunkah Police Shooting: Suspect Flees With Firearms in Victoria
Saralnama Bruce Willis, the famous actor, is facing frontotemporal dementia. His wife, Emma Heming Willis, said his brain is failing and his language skills are… Read More »Bruce Willis Battling Frontotemporal Dementia, Says Wife Emma Heming
Saralnama On 26 Aug 2025, US envoy Tom Barrack upset Lebanese journalists by calling their behavior 'animalistic' during a press conference in Beirut. He asked… Read More »US Envoy Sparks Outrage in Lebanon Over Media Remarks