🚢 US looks at Iran-Oman deal; Saudi teams up with Pakistan, Turkey

US officials reported progress in talks between Iran and Oman, which could lead to reopening the Strait of Hormuz. This potential deal is being watched by Washington, which might lift the blockade of Iranian ports if it's acceptable. Meanwhile, Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan signed a mutual defense pact on Friday. This agreement states that an attack on any one nation is considered an attack on all three. The US also announced sanctions on six entities and one individual tied to Iran's digital asset network. 🤝

🏛️ Bofors case finally wraps up after four decades

The Supreme Court dismissed an appeal challenging a 2005 Delhi HC judgment in the Bofors pay-off case. The appeal was filed by advocate Ajay K Agrawal against the quashing of criminal proceedings concerning the Hinduja brothers and AB Bofors. The court, comprising Justices JB Pardiwala and K Vinod Chandran, refused further adjournment requests regarding the 2018 matter. Justice RS Sodhi's original Delhi high court ruling dismissed charges because the prosecution lacked reliable evidence. This ends a politically sensitive case that spanned four decades. 🏛️

😔 Grizzlies player Brandon Clarke dies from drug use

Memphis Grizzlies forward Brandon Clarke passed away due to the effects of heroin and cocaine. The LA County Medical Examiner certified the death occurred on Friday after he died on May 11th in Los Angeles. Clarke, who was 29 years old, was found unresponsive in his bedroom at the scene. He was a dual American-Canadian citizen who played for the Grizzlies for seven seasons. His agency expressed deep devastation over the loss of the supportive player. 💔

🎾 Jannik Sinner's journey from mountain roots to tennis champ

Jannik Sinner, now a Grand Slam champion and world No. 1, credits his family for his success. He grew up in San Candido, Italy's South Tyrol, where his parents worked hard without pressure. They gave him the freedom to choose his path, which was a huge foundation for his career. At 14, he left skiing to pursue tennis and moved to Bordighera. He remains humble, constantly thanking his parents for their support. 🎾

🚁 Russian drones target medics, hospitals in Ukraine

Russian drones are repeatedly targeting medics, hospitals, and ambulances across Ukraine. Paramedic Inna Lytvynenko faced drone attacks in Kherson while helping an injured woman. Since February 2022, the WHO has registered 3,118 attacks on healthcare facilities. MSF reports that these deliberate attacks are a sustained feature of the war, not random incidents. Ukraine's President has called for increased pressure on Russia to stop these targeted strikes.

🎬 Suriya's multi-role drama in Vishwanath & Sons

The trailer for Vishwanath & Sons has been released, featuring Suriya in a complex role as Sanjay Vishwanath. He plays an Olympic athlete, businessman, and single father in this film, alongside Mamitha Baiju as Maddy. The movie showcases Sanjay’s struggle as his son needs bone marrow surgery, prompting him to meet Maddy in San Francisco. Maddy's arrival changes her life as she falls for Sanjay and his child, despite the age gap. The film, directed by Venky Atluri, is set for release on August 14, 2026.

🎬 Vismaya Mohanlal's debut outperforms brother's film

Vismaya Mohanlal's survival thriller, Thudakkam, opened successfully on its first day. The film premiered in August 2026, charting better than her brother Pranav Mohanlal's 2018 debut. Thudakkam collected 2.4 crore across 1,102 shows on Friday, August 7th. This performance secured its spot in the top 10 Malayalam openers of 2026. With a 20 crore budget, the film has recovered about 12% of its cost. 🎬

🌟 Chennai Love Story hits top 8 grossers in 2026

The Telugu film Chennai Love Story reached a significant milestone on day 15 of its run. Starring Kiran Abbavaram and Sri Souri Priya, it has become the 8th highest-grossing Tollywood film in India for 2026. The film earned a net total of 36.9 crore domestically, surpassing Dacoit's lifetime collection of 36.7 crore. It entered the top 10 after just 5 days but trails Lenin by 12 crore. The movie is directed by Ravi Namburi and produced by Srinivasa Kumar and Sai Rajesh. 🎬

🦖 Godzilla Minus Zero's North America Box Office Goal

Godzilla Minus Zero is targeting the North American box office to potentially surpass Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle. The Japanese kaiju movie is set for a November 6 release in North America, following its New York Film Festival premiere next month. Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle earned $136.9 million, setting the record for foreign-language films in the region. Godzilla Minus Zero would need to earn at least $137 million to beat this lifetime total. This sequel continues the Shikishima family's struggle in 1949 against a new calamity. 💥

💸 Ishqnama struggles to hit 10 crore mark

Ishqnama is currently facing a decline at the box office despite limited competition. The film, starring Shehnaaz Gill and Jai Randhhawa, collected just 21 lakh on day 15 in India. After 15 days, the total net collection stands at 9.61 crore, down from 35 lakh collected on the second Thursday. The movie was aiming to surpass Ishqan De Lekhe to enter the top 3 Punjabi films of 2026. With the current pace and competition, crossing the 10 crore mark seems impossible. 📉

🐕 Pankaj Tripathi's 'Ohh My Dog' opens under 1 Crore

Pankaj Tripathi's film, Ohh My Dog, opened on August 7th to a modest collection of 0.83 crore. The movie features Suriya and Jyothika and is directed by Amit Rai. Despite a smaller budget of 25 crore, the film has received positive reviews. Strong word-of-mouth is now crucial to help it recover its investment. It will face competition from Sunny Deol’s Batwara 1947 starting August 14th.