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Friday, 28 August 2026

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U.S. District Judge Rita Lin blocked the Pentagon's decision to blacklist Anthropic, a company that creates AI chatbots, on Thursday. Meanwhile, in the financial sector, US stock futures declined as investors awaited Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh's upcoming speech in Jackson Hole. The Nasdaq 100 Index futures dropped 0.3%, while the S&P 500 Index futures fell 0.2%. In India, ESDS Software Solutions is set to raise ₹720 crore through an equity issue to fund expansion.

In other news, former Malaysian human resources minister M Saravanan pleaded not guilty to charges of accepting RM1.097 million in bribes. US President Donald Trump announced that Lake Ontario would be renamed "Lake America" in response to US-Canada trade talks collapsing. The Indian stock market will continue its operations despite Raksha Bandhan celebrations, with both the National Stock Exchange and the Bombay Stock Exchange remaining open.

These stories are separate from the Anthropic and US stock futures news, with no direct connection between them.

Written by urgent.news from the day's reporting.

AI

AI

Judge says Pentagon’s measures against Anthropic were ‘illegal and baseless’

A federal judge has ruled that the Pentagon's measures against AI company Anthropic were "illegal and baseless." The government had labeled Anthropic as a supply chain risk earlier this year after the company criticized the Department of Defense's stance on AI use. U.S. District Judge Rita Lin issued a written order on Thursday stating that the Pentagon's actions were based on a desire to make a public example of Anthropic for its criticism, not on any basis to believe the company would sabotage its products.

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Pentagon’s blacklisting of Anthropic was unlawful, US judge rules

Anthropic argued designation as ‘supply chain risk’ could cost the company billions of dollars in lost business and reputational harm A US federal judge ruled Thursday that sanctions imposed in February by the Trump administration against AI giant Anthropic were illegal, finding that the government had punished the artificial intelligence…

Tech

Tech

Roborock’s Qrevo 2 Pro robot vacuum officially launches in the U.S., and its already on sale

Roborock's new Qrevo 2 Pro launches Aug. 28 with a limited-time discount dropping it to $549.99 (68% off) through Sept. 6.

Roborock has officially launched its Qrevo 2 Pro robot vacuum in the United States, with the device already on sale. The vacuum and mop combination is available for $549.99, a significant 68% discount off its original price of $799.99. This limited-time offer, which runs through September 6, makes the Qrevo 2 Pro an affordable option for consumers seeking flagship-level performance without the premium price tag.

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Business

Business

Apple announces price increase for Apple TV and Apple One subscriptions

Just weeks after announcing price increases for Apple Music, Apple today announced that Apple TV is also getting more expensive. The company confirmed to 9to5Mac that the price of Apple TV is increasing from $12.99 to $14.99 per month. The Individual tier of Apple One is also getting more expensive.

Apple has recently announced a price increase for its Apple TV and Apple One subscriptions. The cost of Apple TV will rise from $12.99 to $14.99 per month. Additionally, the Individual tier of Apple One is also experiencing a price hike. Other Apple One plans remain unaffected by this change.

The new prices will apply to new subscribers starting today. Existing customers will be informed of the price increase approximately a month prior to being charged the higher amount. Notably, Apple last raised the price of Apple TV in August 2025, taking it from $12.99 per month to $9.99 per month. During that time, the company did not increase the price of the annual plan or Apple One bundles.

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Rooftop solar isn’t energy transition

Drive through Lahore, Karachi or Peshawar today and the rooftops tell their own story: blue panels catching sunlight over car parks, small factories, shopfronts, entire housing colonies. Ask around and most people will tell you Pakistan is in the middle of an energy transition.

Defence Export Rules Simplified To Boost India's Global Arms Market Push

New Delhi, Aug 28: The Department of Defence Production has undertaken a comprehensive set of reforms to simplify the Defence Export Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) and the Open General Export Licence (OGEL) framework with the aim of making India a reliable, competitive and trusted global defence manufacturing and export partner…

Finance & Markets

Finance & Markets

Fed Chairman Warsh says inflation is running too high, offers first assesment of economy

Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh warned on Friday that inflation remains too high, signaling it should be the central bank's primary concern. In his first speech as chairman at the Jackson Hole economic symposium in Wyoming, Warsh provided a strong assessment of the economy, although he refrained from offering forward guidance.

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China stocks steady, Hong Kong shares rise after Wall Street's gains

SHANGHAI: China stocks were steady on Friday, as gains in real estate shares offset losses in biotech and chipmaking plays. Hong Kong stocks gained following strength on Wall Street overnight. The Shanghai Composite Index edged up 0.1%, while the large-cap CSI300 Index lost 0.1%. In Hong Kong, the Hang Seng Index advanced 0.5%.

World

World

Trump says U.S. now has control over 65 billion barrels of Venezuelan oil reserves

President Trump announced a deal to grant the U.S. control of over 65 billion barrels of proven Venezuelan oil reserves — as the Trump administration angles to get oil companies to return to the country.

President Trump announced a significant deal on Friday, granting the United States majority control of over 65 billion barrels of Venezuela's proven oil reserves. This arrangement is part of the administration's strategy to encourage oil companies to return to the country following a U.S. military operation that replaced Venezuela's leadership earlier this year.

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Science

Science

Will new telescope Roman help reveal long-kept secrets of the universe? Q&A with an expert

On Sunday, Aug. 30, the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope is expected to launch from NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida. The observatory will join the Hubble Space Telescope, launched in 1990, and the James Webb Space Telescope, launched in 2021, in scanning the vastness of space and potentially finding answers to longstanding mysteries of the universe.

The Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope is set to launch on Sunday, Aug. 30 from NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida. This new observatory will join Hubble and James Webb in their efforts to explore the vastness of space and potentially uncover answers to long-standing questions about the universe.

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What 'The Odyssey' Can Teach Us About Climate Chaos

The Bronze Age collapse may have started with a water crisis. Today's droughts raise the unsettling question of whether it could happen again.

  • Bronze Age collapse linked to severe climate shift
  • Study identifies drought and natural cycle as cause
  • Warning for present climate crisis implications

Health & Medicine

Health & Medicine

Congo begins vaccinations to fight the fastest-growing Ebola outbreak in history

Congo begins Ebola vaccinations to fight country’s worst outbreak on record, health minister says

Kisangani, Congo (AP): The Democratic Republic of Congo has launched a vaccination campaign against Ebola, aiming to curb the world's fastest-growing outbreak in history. Frontline health workers and other medical personnel are being prioritized for the Ervebo vaccine, which has proven effective against past Ebola outbreaks. Health Minister Roger Kamba announced the start of the vaccination drive in Kisangani, the capital city of Tshopo province, one of six provinces currently affected by the disease.

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Cholera outbreak not over despite decline in cases – NCDC warns

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has reported a major decline in cholera cases but warned that the disease is still spreading in parts of the country. NCDC Director-General, Dr Jide Idris, gave the warning on Friday during a briefing on the cholera and diphtheria outbreaks in Nigeria.

Culture

Culture

How to watch Crystal Palace vs Man City: Live streams and TV channels for the Premier League 2026/27 game

All the ways to watch Crystal Palace vs Man City live streams, as the Premier League title contenders take on Pierre Sage's side under the floodlights at Selhurst Park

Crystal Palace will take on Manchester City in the Premier League 2026/27 season on Friday, August 28th at 3pm ET / 8pm BST. The match will be broadcast on Sky Sports in the UK and USA Network via Sling TV in the US. To watch the game, sign up for Sling TV's Blue Plan ($45.99/month with 50% off for the first month) which includes USA Network. Free trials are also available on YouTube TV, DirecTV Stream, Hulu+Live TV, and Fubo. For viewers outside the US, a VPN such as NordVPN can be used to access the stream from anywhere.

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Expanded Mid-Autumn Festival lantern show to light up Hong Kong. Here’s what to see

A more international and upgraded lantern show is set to light up Hong Kong’s Victoria Park during the Mid-Autumn Festival next month, as part of the city’s efforts to entice locals and tourists alike. The International Lantern Spectacular, organised by the Hong Kong Tourism Board, will be held at the Causeway Bay park between September…

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