Tony Ferguson marked a victorious boxing debut, defeating Salt Papi in Manchester. Ferguson secured a TKO in the third round, claiming the Misfits Boxing Pro interim middleweight title. This win breaks Ferguson's eight-fight losing streak in MMA. Dillon Danis challenged Ferguson post-fight, hinting at a future match. Ferguson's boxing debut offers a fresh start after UFC setbacks.
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Hrithik Roshan and Jr NTR's 'War 2' continues its box office run, earning Rs 235.1 crore in India by its 19th day, with Monday collections at Rs 0.60 crore. Rajinikanth’s 'Coolie', also in its third week, made Rs 1.10 crore on the same day, totaling Rs 280.20 crore.
Donald Trump called trade with India a disaster. Analysts criticized his approach, saying it pushes India towards China and Russia. Trump complained about trade imbalance and India buying oil from Russia. US media reported on warm interactions between Narendra Modi, Xi Jinping, and Vladimir Putin. Despite this, the US State Department says the US-India partnership remains important.
Hamburgini, a once-thriving Saudi fast-food chain, has declared bankruptcy following a devastating 2024 food poisoning incident that left over 70 injured and one dead. The Riyadh Commercial Court has ordered liquidation of its parent company, Food Basics Trading. Once operating 57 branches nationwide, Hamburgini’s rapid downfall highlights the lasting impact of reputational crises on business survival.
Gold prices in the national capital soared to a record high of Rs 1,03,670 per 10 grams, driven by persistent buying, a weaker rupee, and global uncertainties. Silver prices eased after reaching record highs, while international markets saw spot gold remain steady. Market participants are closely monitoring US-India trade tensions and the upcoming US PCE Price Index release.
A Delhi-Kolkata IndiGo flight faced a significant delay due to a dispute between crew members and a passenger. The crew accused the passenger, a lawyer, of disruptive behavior, including chanting a religious slogan and consuming alcohol on board.
Rashid Khan etched his name in T20I history, becoming the highest wicket-taker as Afghanistan defeated UAE by 38 runs. Khan's 3/21 restricted UAE to 150/8, surpassing Tim Southee's record. Afghanistan posted 188/4, fueled by Ibrahim Zadran's 63 and Sediqullah Atal's 54. Despite Muhammad Waseem's 67, UAE faltered. This victory marks Afghanistan's comeback in the tri-series after losing to Pakistan.
Senator Bernie Sanders has urged US health secretary Robert F Kennedy Jr to resign, citing actions endangering public health. Sanders criticizes Kennedy's anti-vaccine stance and promotion of debunked conspiracy theories, highlighting the dismissal of the CDC director and resignations of other officials. He warns Kennedy's policies could undermine access to essential immunizations and threaten the childhood immunization schedule.
Rajinikanth's 'Coolie,' directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj, has grossed Rs 273.25 crore in 15 days, facing competition from 'War 2.' Despite a strong start during the Independence Day window, day 15 saw its lowest single-day collection at Rs 1.75 crore. The film's second week added Rs 41.85 crore, with Tamil Nadu leading in regional contributions, while maintaining steady theatre occupancy.
Like most members of the current Trump administration, the key to understanding Navarro is through a book. Kash Patel has his legal-thriller-style memoir. Navarro’s is more melodrama. I Went to Prison So You Won’t Have To: A Love and Lawfare Story in Trump Land, set for release in September 2025, co-written with his fiancée Bonnie “Pixie” Brenner and featuring a foreword by Steve Bannon, is pitched as part prison diary, part love story, and part political tract.