Trump Renews Effort to Remove Fed Governor Lisa Cook

WASHINGTON, United States — President Donald Trump has renewed his effort to remove Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook, giving her three weeks to respond to mortgage fraud allegations that her lawyer has called baseless. The move comes after the U.S. Supreme Court blocked Trump’s earlier attempt to fire Cook in June, keeping the dispute over presidential authority and Federal Reserve independence alive.

Afghanistan Beat Ireland by 92 Runs as Rashid Takes Six

BREDA, Ireland — Afghanistan moved ahead in the five-match ODI series after defeating Ireland by 92 runs in the second ODI on Friday, August 8. Ibrahim Zadran’s 84 helped Afghanistan post 299 for 8 in a rain-shortened 47-over contest before Rashid Khan produced a six-wicket haul to bowl Ireland out for 207 in 33.4 overs.

SC Declines Mahua Moitra Plea in Hate Speech Case

NEW DELHI, India — The Supreme Court on Friday declined to entertain Trinamool Congress MP Mahua Moitra’s plea challenging a Calcutta High Court direction requiring her to appear before police in connection with a hate speech case registered in West Bengal.

Primary Market Booms With 5 Mainboard IPOs Next Week; Milky Mist, Shiprocket Lead Lineup

MUMBAI, India — The Indian primary market is set for intense activity next week as eight initial public offerings (IPOs)—comprising five mainboard issues and three Small and Medium Enterprise (SME) offerings—prepare to open for public subscription. Alongside the new share sales, eight companies are scheduled to complete their stock market listings, signaling robust momentum in corporate fundraising.