A new wave of K-dramas is scheduled to hit screens from September 1st to September 7th, 2026. The lineup features highly anticipated titles like 'My Bias, My Boss' among others. Specific release schedules and viewing windows have been announced for these new series. Fans can expect diverse genres catering to various viewing preferences across the week. More details on streaming platforms will be shared closer to the start date. 📺
tech China's CXMT will supply its latest LPDDR6 DRAM chips for Xiaomi's upcoming flagship folding phone. This partnership involves the top Chinese memory chipmaker and the major global smartphone maker. The new foldable phone, named 18 Fold, is scheduled for a September release. LPDDR6 is CXMT's most advanced mobile DRAM, closing the tech gap with Samsung and SK Hynix. The phone is also expected to feature Xiaomi's new 3-nanometre Xring O3 processor.
sports Organizers of the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games have confirmed that lodging is secured for over 17,000 athletes and officials. This assurance came after the BCCI expressed dissatisfaction with the initial facilities for cricketers. The Games are scheduled from September 19 to October 4 across Nagoya and the Aichi region. The high number of participants exceeded the original projection of 15,000, causing some worry. Final preparations are reportedly on track for what promises to be a big event. 🏟️
business Oil prices surged in early Asian trading following a U.S. strike against Iran, which was immediately followed by Iranian retaliation against U.S. bases in Jordan. WTI futures rose 2.47% to $85.46 per barrel, while Brent futures climbed 2.71% to $90.49 per barrel on Monday. The escalation started on Sunday when U.S. forces hit Iranian rocket launchers on Larak Island, leading to Iranian missile and drone attacks on Jordan. This situation leaves the oil market uncertain about future escalation in the Gulf region. Traders are now closely monitoring oil flows through the Strait in the coming days. ⛽
entertainment This week's OTT releases feature several big titles across platforms like Netflix and Prime Video. Taapsee Pannu stars in 'Gandhari' about a mother seeking vengeance against child traffickers in Joypurra. 'Dhamaal 4' brings back Ajay Devgn and his crew for a chaotic treasure hunt on September 4th. Additionally, Ryan Reynolds is in 'Mayday' and 'The Gentlemen' season 2 lands on September 3rd. These shows offer a mix of intense drama and lighthearted action for binge-watchers. 🎬
world A British man shared the final words of his wife before she went missing in devastating flash floods in Nepal. He last spoke to his new spouse on Wednesday at 4:15 p.m. while she was living in Sole, a village hit hard by the disaster. The floods have killed nearly 800 people and left over 3,000 missing across the region. Poudel is now in Nepal, searching for his wife, mother, brother, and uncle amid the crisis.
business The domestic stock market is set for a gap-down opening on Monday, August 31. FMCG stocks, HDFC Bank, RIL, Tata Chemicals, Ather Energy, Ola Electric, and Sterlite Tech are key focus areas. RIL's Jio Platforms IPO could raise around $4 billion, while Ola Electric launched its new S1Z scooter. FSSAI proposed red front-of-pack warnings for high-sugar foods, and Ather invested over ₹400-₹500 crore. 🔋
world RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat stated that India offers asylum to anyone persecuted globally, even those who arrived as aggressors. Speaking in Toronto, he mentioned that Muslims, Christians, Jews, and Parsis all thrive as citizens in India. Bhagwat also highlighted India's rise as 'Vishwaguru' and the philosophy of Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam. He emphasized that diversity in India is seen as an expression of underlying unity. This tradition of helping others is central to Bharat's DNA. 🇮🇳
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman stated that India is expected to sustain an economic growth rate of 7% or higher in the financial year 2026-27. She addressed the Indian diaspora in Chicago during her US visit regarding this projection. Despite geopolitical uncertainties from the US-Iran conflict, the country successfully rerouted disrupted supplies of commodities like crude and fertilizers. Furthermore, the government has kept fertilizer prices stable for farmers via subsidies despite international price hikes. The administration plans to continue systemic reforms and attract more overseas capital as the economy expands.
The H-HeFT trial found that hydralazine with isosorbide dinitrate offered no significant improvement in death or heart failure events. This research was conducted by Professor Lars Køber in 23 centers across Denmark. The study included 592 participants over a follow-up period of up to seven years, with mean age around 70. The findings suggest that H-ISDN may not be beneficial for a wider heart failure population right now. Further randomized controlled trials are needed to confirm any mortality reduction with this drug. 💔
world The UAE confirmed on Monday, August 31, that it successfully dealt with an Iranian drone over its waters. This happened after Iran claimed to have targeted a U.S. base in the Gulf state. Oil prices jumped over $1 a barrel on this date amidst the escalating conflict in West Asia. Tehran stated its action was a response to previous strikes on Iranian forces and civilians on Larak Island. Officials are now calling for de-escalation and the resumption of normal shipping through the Strait of Hormuz. 💣
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