🎮 Dawnwalker discs hit players early

The Blood of Dawnwalker discs have started reaching pre-order customers ahead of the official release date. The new action RPG, from the director of The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, is coming to PC, Xbox Series X|S, and PlayStation 5. Some players, including one in Europe, received their copies a week early before the September 3rd launch. This early access was facilitated by a large European store offering in-person pickup instead of standard postal delivery. Reviews for the game are anticipated to drop on Monday, August 31st, at 6:00 PM Moscow time.

🤝 Turkiye, Saudi Arabia, Pakistan meet in Istanbul

Top officials from Turkiye, Saudi Arabia, and Pakistan are meeting in Istanbul this Monday. Foreign ministers, defence ministers, and chiefs of staff from these three nations will attend the gathering. This meeting marks the first since the signing of the Mecca Joint Defence Agreement earlier this month. The summit aims to formally establish a political and defence strategic committee to discuss security. Future discussions might include potential expansion to Egypt and Bangladesh.

💔 Two Malayali Women Killed in California

Two Malayali women were killed in California, United States, allegedly by a female friend living in the same apartment complex. The victims were identified as 35-year-old Anjana and 40-year-old Ann Mary Mathew. The killings reportedly happened around noon on Friday (US time), and the San Jose police have taken the suspect, Anila, into custody. Families suggest the motive might be job-related, though Anjana's family has not confirmed this yet. Authorities are currently investigating and arranging for the bodies to be returned to India. 💔

💧 Reservoir needed in Parandur land

PMK president Anbumani Ramadoss demanded the state government build a large water reservoir in the 5700 acres of land acquired in Parandur. He addressed this during an awareness rally in Chennai, urging the government to connect all 33 lakes. This reservoir, spanning over 5,500 acres, would greatly benefit Chennai and surrounding districts. He also stressed that agricultural lands in Parandur must not be destroyed for airport or industry projects. Furthermore, he called for official notification of Pallikaranai marshlands via satellite imagery. 💧

💔 Four arrested for selling newborn baby in Ambur

Four individuals were arrested by Ambur Town police for the illegal sale of a nine-day-old baby boy. The incident occurred in Tirupattur, involving Rahmatullah, R. Aushma, Shameen Taj, and Syed Akbar Basha. The transaction took place on Sunday, with the baby sold to the Bengaluru couple for ₹1 lakh. Aushma sold the child because her husband was jobless and she felt she couldn't manage four children. A probe is currently underway following the baby's rescue. 💔

🌟 Deepti Sharma sets new T20I wicket record

Deepti Sharma etched her name in history by delivering a brilliant 3/0 bowling spell in the Women’s T20 Asia Cup. This milestone occurred while playing for India in Dubai against Thailand. The spell, which followed her 150th T20I, brought her total wickets to 171 as of Sunday. She became the first Indian bowler to achieve three or more wickets without conceding a run in a Women's T20I. India secured a dominant 94-run victory and will next face Hong Kong on Thursday. 🏏

📱 Apple's magnetic pencil for foldable iPhone likely shelved

Apple developed a shorter, magnetic Apple Pencil prototype for the upcoming iPhone Ultra, slated for the September 9 event. This accessory was designed for the foldable device, which is expected to feature an A20 Pro chip and dual 48-megapixel cameras. However, concerns over scratching the soft display and awkward handling have made its launch unlikely for now. The prototype's existence keeps the door open for a future release with a second-generation model. This decision mirrors Samsung's approach of dropping stylus support to prioritize screen durability. 📱

😠 FIR filed against Rahul Gandhi over Haldwani remarks

An FIR has been registered against Rahul Gandhi regarding his comments about a Haldwani 'purification yajna'. The complaint was filed by Amit Kumar, a Scheduled Caste community member, in Haldwani City Kotwali. The case invokes Sections 196 and 299 of the BNSS and the SC/ST Act, 1989. This follows a political row after a 'purification yajna' was allegedly done at Ramlila Ground on August 11. The situation escalates the political clash between Congress and BJP. 😠

👑 Bilawal Bhutto denies marriage rumors with Austrian princess

Rumors circulated on social media suggesting PPP chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari was marrying Austrian princess Gloria von Habsburg. Karachi Mayor and senior PPP leader Murtaza Wahab officially dismissed these speculations as both incorrect and unfounded. The rumors grew after Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari's private trip to Liechtenstein was confirmed on August 27th. The supposed bride was 26-year-old Gloria von Habsburg, a former Austrian archduchess. No comment has been provided by Bilawal or his family regarding these claims.

⚽ Mourinho praises Bellingham's intense drive

Real Madrid manager Jose Mourinho commented on Jude Bellingham's high standards after the 4-0 win against Malaga on Sunday. He noted that Bellingham is very demanding of himself and others, which he genuinely appreciates in the player. Mourinho mentioned that the team lost shape slightly at 3-0 but praised their organization overall. He stated that Jude Bellingham is incredible in midfield and could potentially win the Ballon d'Or. The manager emphasized the importance of team unity to navigate inevitable challenges this season. 🤩

🏏 Albert's fifty can't save Hampshire's vibe

Hampshire drew their Rothesay County Championship match with Glamorgan at Sophia Gardens after the weather stopped the play. The visitors, who were looking for a win to support survival claims, saw Glamorgan struggling at 21 for 3 in their run chase. Hampshire reached 300 for 8 and declared on August 31, with Albert scoring 64 and Kellaway hitting 4-78. The draw means both counties get 11 points, and Hampshire still has work to do to avoid the bottom two. Future matches will determine if Hampshire can maintain their Division One status. 🏏