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Meghan Markle makes surprising gesture for Khloé Kardashian
Meghan Markle showed off her special friendship she shared with the Kardashian family with a notable gesture.
The Duchess of Sussex, who launched her As Ever brand earlier this year, sent a lovely basket full of As Ever goodies for reality TV star Khloe Kardashian..
The As Ever founder on Sunday took to her personal Instagram account to reshare a Story from Khloé, who had received a sweet gift
The basket consisted of fresh vegetables ranging from colourful bell peppers, cherry tomatoes to gorgeous flowers. It also contained bottles of Meghan’s Napa Valley rosé wine and the limited-edition honey.
The Kardashians star had added a sticker message to the IG story which read, “hey hey all my girls with a K” along with white hand-drawn heart sticker.
Meanwhile, the IG Story shared by Meghan had a kiss emoji and three white hearts.
While Prince Harry’s wife does have connections to A-listers in Hollywood, Meghan is known to be friends with Kris Jenner. This seems to be the first time someone from the Kardashian family had a public exchange with the Duchess.
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EMEA Morning Briefing: Stock Futures Rise at Start of Week
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No major economic or corporate trading updates expected
Opening Call:
European and U.S. stock futures rose to start the week. Asian stock benchmarks advanced; the dollar edged lower; while oil and gold futures fell.
Equities:
Stock futures rose early Monday as traders look ahead to U.S. inflation data and President Trump’s meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday.
Investors will be watching closely for any evidence of prices rising in the U.S. economy due to tariffs, with data from the consumer-price index due out Tuesday. Some worry that a “stagflationary trend” risks taking hold, which involves both inflation and the unemployment rate picking up, said Kevin Gordon, senior investment strategist at Charles Schwab.
Hotter-than-expected inflation could “deliver a reality check to the market,” potentially causing stocks to stumble from their recent rebound in the U.S., Gordon said.
Forex:
U.S. tariff revenue continues to increase every month and will erode profit margins if businesses don’t raise selling prices, CBA said. If U.S. July core CPI is stronger than expected by economists, risks are that the greenback recoups some of its recent losses, the bank said.
Bonds:
Local governments in the U.S. have been flooding the market with new municipal bonds. The added supply has been blamed for a decline in the price–and consequent increase in yields–of munis. Painful as they may be for bond holders, high yields are an appealing entry point for investors interested in the munis’ tax exemption benefit.
Conning’s Cindy Beualieu expects munis to remain attractive, but at more normal levels. “We aren’t calling for significantly lower rates.”
Energy:
Oil futures fell in Asia amid easing concerns about supply disruptions.
Geopolitical risks have eased, ANZ said, citing the news of talks between Trump and Putin. Also, U.S. tariffs have officially commenced, raising worries over weaker economic activity and hence, demand for crude oil, it added.
Metals:
Gold edged lower early Monday as traders assessed mixed signals on the likelihood of U.S. tariffs on the precious metal.
There was a supposed change by U.S. customs authorities over the classification for a kilogram bar and a 100-oz bar, which would lead to them being subjected to import tariffs, said UOB. However, “the White House was said to be issuing a clarification soon on this matter, but investor nerves may have been frayed amidst the constant fear of import tariffs on gold,” it added.
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LME aluminum prices have been relatively stable since July following a recovery in May and June, HSBC said. The bank expects the metal’s exports from China to stay soft after a drop in July, citing U.S. tariffs, withdrawal of China’s 13% export-tax rebate since December, capacity caps and robust domestic demand.
Aluminum industry fundamentals look solid, backed by the 45 million-ton production cap in China and resilient demand, HSBC said.
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Media reports of significant lithium-production capacity closures in China could mark an inflection point for sentiment if confirmed, Jefferies said. “According to media sources, the Jianxiawo lepidolite mine will cease production” and has no plan to restart. That huge mine is owned by battery maker CATL.
Supply cuts in China could help to reset the balance in the lithium market, the bank said. Lithium prices have fallen by as much as 90% since a 2022 peak amid a global glut of the battery metal.
TODAY’S TOP HEADLINES
American Companies Are Buying Their Own Stocks at a Record Pace
American companies are repurchasing their shares at a record pace, boosting their balance sheets and fueling the U.S. stock rally.
U.S. companies have announced $983.6 billion worth of stock buybacks so far this year, the best start to a year on record, according to Birinyi Associates data going back to 1982. They are projected to purchase more than $1.1 trillion worth overall in 2025, which would mark an all-time high.
Trump’s Tariffs Won’t Solve U.S. Chip-Making Dilemma
President Trump’s chip-tariff regime could disrupt the global electronics trade and send prices of all kinds of goods higher. One thing it appears unlikely to do: bring advanced chip-making roaring back in the U.S.
Trump last week threatened a 100% tariff on “chips and semiconductors,” but offered an exemption. Companies that commit to “build in the U.S.” won’t have to pay the duty, according to Trump.
Ukraine and Europe Counter Putin’s Cease-Fire Proposal
BERLIN-European powers and Ukraine responded to Vladimir Putin’s cease-fire plan with a counterproposal that they say must serve as a framework so that coming talks between President Trump and the Russian leader can gain traction, according to European officials familiar with the talks.
The European plan rejected a Russian proposal to trade Ukrainian-held parts of the Donetsk region for a cease-fire. It was put forward in a meeting with top U.S. officials in England on Saturday.
Why India Can’t Afford to Jettison Its Relationship With Russia
President Trump is using the threat of stiff tariffs to try to peel India away from Russia, as he attempts to boost pressure on Russian President Vladimir Putin to end the war in Ukraine.
But decades of close economic, political and military relations between New Delhi and Moscow mean Trump faces a challenge in persuading Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to drop a partnership that has survived great geopolitical turmoil.
Nvidia, AMD to Give U.S. 15% Cut on AI Chip Sales to China
Nvidia and Advanced Micro Devices have agreed to give the Trump administration a portion of the sales from their artificial-intelligence chips to China, unusual agreements that deepen their relationships with the U.S. government.
The Trump administration will receive 15% of the sales as part of a deal to approve exports of Nvidia’s H20 AI chip to China, according to people familiar with the matter. That could amount to billions of dollars given demand for the H20 chips and is the latest example of the White House employing novel tactics to raise revenue.
Intel CEO Singled Out by Trump to Visit White House on Monday
Intel CEO Lip-Bu Tan is set to visit the White House Monday after President Trump called for his removal last week over ties to Chinese businesses, according to people familiar with the matter.
Tan is expected to have a wide-ranging conversation with Trump, with the intent of explaining his personal and professional background, the people said. He could also propose ways that the government and Intel could work together, they said.
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Kwena Maphaka Breaks 16-Year-Old World Record; Becomes First Player In History To Register Massive Feat | Cricket
Kwena Maphaka created history vs Australia |Courtesy – ICC
KEY HIGHLIGHTS
- Kwena Maphaka created history in Darwin
- Mahpaka broke a 16-year-old world record
- The 19-year-old broke Shadab Khan’s world record
Kwena Maphaka etched his name in the history books despite South Africa’s 17-run defeat at the hands of Australia in the first T20I of a three-match series at the Marrara Cricket Ground in Darwin on Sunday (August 10) with a brilliant spell that saw him take four wickets in four overs while conceding just 20 runs.
The 19-year-old showed why he is regarded among the finest young pacers in world cricket at the moment with the dismissals of Mitchell Owen, Ben Dwarshuis, Adam Zampa as well as the high-flying Tim David, who made a knock of 83 in just 52 balls.
Kwena Maphaka Creates History
Maphaka broke a huge world record, which stood for 16 years, by becoming the youngest pacer in history from a full member nation to take a four-wicket haul in T20Is. The South African star broke a record of his countryman Wayne Parnell.
Youngest To Take Four-Wicket Haul In T20Is (Full Member Nations)
Player Age Team Opponent Figures Venue Year Kwena Maphaka 19 years, 124 Days South Africa Australia 4-20 Darwin 2025 Wayne Parnell 19 Years, 318 Days South Africa West Indies 4-13 Oval 2009 Mohammad Wasim 20 Years, 110 days Pakistan West Indies 4-40 Karachi 2021 Mustafizur Rahman 20 Years, 202 Days Bangladesh New Zealand 5-22 Kolkata 2016 Lungi Ngidi 20 Years, 299 Days South Africa Sri Lanka 4-19 Johannesburg 2017 Maphaka also became the first teenage bowler (spinner or pacer) to take a four-for against Australia in the shortest format of the game. The previous youngest player to achieve the feat was Pakistan’s Shadab Khan in the 2021 T20 World Cup semi-final at the Dubai International Stadium.
Youngest Bowlers To Take Four-Wicket Haul vs Australia In T20Is (Full Member Nations)
Player Age Team Figures Venue Year Kwena Maphaka 19 Years, 124 Days South Africa 4-20 Darwin 2025 Shadab Khan 23 Years, 38 Days Pakistan 4-26 Dubai 2021 Obed Mcoy 24 Years, 186 Days West Indies 4-26 Gros Iset 2021 Wanindu Hasaranga 24 Years, 314 Days Sri Lanka 4-33 Colombo 2022 Ajantha Mendis 26 Years, 150 Days Sri Lanka 6-16 Pallekele 2021 Talking about the match, Australia put up a score of 178 on the board after being reduced to 74-6. The Proteas fell short despite a 55-ball 71 from Ryan Rickelton.
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Brad Pitt, Sat Hari and the long road to linen
“Brad and I had been friends for years. One Tuesday night, I had a dream about him. In my dream, I’m sitting on a couch and I’m looking at him. He’s standing and a woman is dressing him. He’s in head-to-toe green, a bright green, including a hat, and it’s all cashmere. I go, ‘What are you doing? You look like a leprechaun.’ And he says, ‘I just need more softness in my life.’”
As far as origin stories go, God’s True Cashmere has one of the craziest. The cashmere brand was founded in 2019 in Los Angeles by Brad Pitt and jewellery designer and holistic healer Sat Hari, after the latter had that fateful dream. It’s named after Sat Hari, whose name means “God’s truth” in Gurmukhi. Today, the company reports earnings in the eight figures with exponential year-on-year growth, according to a spokesperson.
“That Thursday, I saw Brad and I told him about the dream. He goes, ‘That’s really weird because on Tuesday, I told my stylist that I needed more softness in my life, and could they get me some cashmere,’” Sat Hari adds. “When his birthday came around a couple of months later, I called countless fashion houses looking for something special in green cashmere, but most of it was wool and none of it was right. A friend of mine was at a meditation retreat in Italy and she met a man who owned a knitwear factory. He made the shirt and I gave it to Brad, who loved it.”
“But while the material was amazing, the fit was not. I grew up in India and have a jewellery business, so I have a deep love for the healing properties of gemstones. I thought, ‘What if I made the buttons or snaps on the shirt out of gemstones?’ Because no one’s done that — you can find a button, but not a snap,” she tells me. “Then I thought, ‘We have the seven chakras in our body, so what about putting seven along the front of the shirt for the seven chakras so you’re really enveloped in the healing properties of these gemstones.’ I had wanted to give Brad something that felt like a warm hug. I realised the whole world wants this hug. I told Brad and he said, ‘Let’s do a business.’”
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Pakistan Expected to Rotate Key Players in UAE Tri-Series
With the West Indies tour about to wrap up, Pakistan cricket fans won’t have to wait long for the next big announcement, as reports in the local media suggest that the squad for the UAE tri-nation series and the Asia Cup 2025 is just around the corner.
Sources close to the team say the tri-series, featuring Afghanistan and the UAE, could see the return of more recent talent as the PCB eyes rest for their bowling unit. Pacer Salman Mirza and all-rounder Ahmed Daniyal, who impressed against Bangladesh, are tipped to make a return, adding depth to Pakistan’s bowling options.
But there’s also a twist: star fast bowlers Shaheen Shah Afridi and Haris Rauf are expected to be given a rest for the tri-series, clearing the way for the newcomers. Their omission is part of their workload management, with both expected to be back in green for the Asia Cup, where Pakistan will need them at full throttle.
The selectors are also looking at taking 16 players instead of the usual 15, with head coach Mike Hesson and the captain finalising things once the West Indies tour ends.
One big boost for the team will be the comeback of Fakhar Zaman. The aggressive left-hander has been sidelined since a hamstring injury against the West Indies, but his recovery is said to be on track, and he’s expected to be fit for both the tri-series and the Asia Cup.
The PCB is expected to announce both the tri-nation series and Asia Cup squads in the coming week.
The tri-series kicks off at Sharjah Cricket Stadium on 29 August, with Pakistan taking on Afghanistan under the lights. Each team will face the others twice before the top two sides meet in the final on 7 September.
For Pakistan, the Sharjah matches are more than just warm-ups. They’re a chance to fine-tune combinations, test bench strength, and send a warning shot to Asia Cup rivals.
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Gates, Wellcome, South Africa pledge $33 million for HIV research | Philanthropy news
South Africa has announced a R600 million ($33 million) commitment, in conjunction with the Gates Foundation and Wellcome Trust, to bolster HIV research in light of funding cuts by the United States.
The three-year pledge to the South African Medical Research Council (SAMRC) includes R400 million ($22.5 million) from the South African government and R100 million ($5.6 million) each from the Gates Foundation and Wellcome Trust. The combined funding will support research on diseases including AIDS and tuberculosis as well as mental health, maternal and child health, and health systems strengthening.
“This is a critical moment for South African science and public health. The withdrawal of U.S. funding could have severely compromised key research programs that underpin our national response to diseases such as HIV, TB, and non-communicable diseases,” said SAMRC president and CEO Ntobeko Ntusi. “We are immensely grateful to the Gates Foundation and the Wellcome Trust for standing with us during this time, and to our government for swiftly stepping in to safeguard our research infrastructure and workforce.”
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Apply Now: $300,000 for Climate Resilience AI Solutions
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By Wayan Vota on August 11, 2025Local communities must adapt to a changing climate and build long-term resilience. This includes for example strengthening food security, enhancing health systems, and building coastal resilience in regions that are particularly vulnerable to climate impacts.
We need to support pioneering projects that leverage artificial intelligence for climate adaptation in underserved, climate-vulnerable regions, like using AI to support smallholder farmers, build early warning systems, or translate complex risk data into community action plans.
$300,000 for Climate Resilience AI Solutions
Klarna’s AI for Climate Resilience Program seeks proposals from organizations working to reduce vulnerability of local communities to climate-related risks in low- and middle-income countries.
Projects must demonstrate a clear use case for AI, a pathway to local ownership, and a commitment to responsible, collaborative innovation. Early-stage ideas are welcome too, especially from teams needing support to refine technical details or implementation plans.
Grants of up to $300,000 will be awarded to selected projects that:
- Harness and elevate local knowledge. Discern, organize, and analyze community insights to generate concise, actionable information accessible both to large-scale actors (e.g. governments, NGOs) and the very communities that contributed it.
- Develop and demonstrate novel AI applications in real-world settings—such as smartphone-based AI advisers for smallholder farmers to enhance resilience, or AI-powered climate-risk assessments for low-lying islands to inform infrastructure planning and relocation strategies.
- Improve and enhance adoption, cost-effectiveness or sustainability of existing AI solutions for climate adaptation and resilience, including advancing ecosystem-wide knowledge by contributing open datasets, benchmarks, or best-practice insights that benefit the broader AI-for-adaptation community.
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The Take: When AI agents take the lead, do humans lose control? | Technology News
AI agents are taking charge. They’re booking appointments, managing your inbox, and handling tasks with minimal input. They promise convenience, but some have leaked data, made surprise purchases, and even tried to replicate themselves. Big Tech and the military are betting big on their future. As we hand over more control, are we ready for what comes next?
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This episode was produced by Sarí el-Khalili, Amy Walters, Diana Ferrero, and Sonia Bhagat, with Phillip Lanos, Melanie Marich, Marya Khan, Kisaa Zehra, Farhan Rafid, and our host, Malika Bilal. It was edited by Kylene Kiang.
The Take production team is Marcos Bartolomé, Sonia Bhagat, Spencer Cline, Sarí el-Khalili, Diana Ferrero, Tracie Hunte, Tamara Khandaker, Kylene Kiang, Phillip Lanos, Chloe K. Li, Melanie Marich, Amy Walters, and Noor Wazwaz. Our editorial interns are Marya Khan, Kisaa Zehra, and Farhan Rafid. Our host is Malika Bilal. Our engagement producers are Adam Abou-Gad and Vienna Maglio. Aya Elmileik is lead of audience engagement.
Our sound designer is Alex Roldan. Our video editors are Hisham Abu Salah and Mohannad Al-Melhem. Alexandra Locke is The Take’s executive producer. Ney Alvarez is Al Jazeera’s head of audio.
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