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Peru Quake Felt Across South Regions; No Damage — Aug 20, 2026A strong earthquake struck central and southern Peru, with magnitudes reported as 6.6–6.7 and depths around 66 km (some reports say 10 km), near Upahuacho, with no immediate casualties or significant damage reported and no tsunami threat detected as authorities monitor for updates.

India Sets MDR for High-Value UPI PaymentsFinance — 4dIndia’s government notified amendments to the Payment and Settlement Act prohibiting banks and system providers from charging customers for UPI transactions and RuPay debit card payments up to ₹2,000, expanding a no-fee digital payments regime. The move comes in the context of earlier changes to allow possible merchant MDR charges, though current guidance specifies the zero-charge rule applies to individual users up to ₹2,000.

Cher's Son Elijah Allman Indicted on New Hampshire Felony Charge — 2dCher’s son Elijah Blue Allman has been indicted on a felony criminal mischief charge in New Hampshire for the March 1 Windham home break-in, with authorities saying he damaged property by breaking a glass panel and later sat on the occupant’s couch while smoking a cigarette; his arraignment is scheduled for October amid ongoing treatment at a state hospital. He previously faced burglary and breach of bail charges and also faces separate charges and competency proceedings related to a Concord incident at St. Paul’s School, with the overall case timeline paused while he continues treatment.

CEPS, DP Poland, PGE Report 2026 EarningsBusiness — 3dCEPS PLC posted a strong half-year with GBP 9 million in sales and GBP 10.98 million in net income, while DP Poland saw a 12% intraday stock rise alongside a quarterly EPS of GBP 0.01 and half-year sales of GBP 30.7 million. PGE Polska Grupa Energetyczna reported solid Q2 results with PLN 15,263 million in sales and PLN 2,015 million in net income, six-month sales of PLN 32,716 million and net income of PLN 3,953 million, with DP Poland also noting an insider purchase of 315,000 shares.

ST Launches Lower-Cost In-Cabin Image Sensor — 5dSTMicroelectronics unveiled the ST SafeSense VD56GA, a 1.1 MP automotive image sensor for infrared in-cabin sensing designed to scale driver and occupant monitoring across vehicle lines while reducing module costs. The sensor delivers 35% higher MTF sharpness and nearly 60% higher infrared sensitivity, includes embedded image processing, and leverages front-end manufacturing in Crolles to boost supply-chain resilience and simplify camera integration.

Tom Gallagher Shifting production to Crolles should help keep these parts available even if global supply issues pop up again.

Displaced Lebanese Residents Say Israeli Drones Raze Southern Villages — Sep 11, 2026Residents of Mansouri in southern Lebanon, displaced to nearby towns, watch as Israeli drones drop explosives on homes and the village’s public school is demolished, all amid a fragile ceasefire and Israeli control of large parts of the area. They blame both Israel and Lebanese authorities for destroying their livelihoods, highlighting a prolonged occupation while regional diplomacy stalls and civilians remain at risk.

Derek Foss It's heartbreaking to see drones demolishing entire villages like Mansouri even during a ceasefire. The people there deserve accountability from both Israel and their own government.

Jury convicts Duane Davis of murdering Tupac Shakur after 30-year investigation — Sep 1, 2026

Sam Okafor years is a long time for a family to wait, but that jury didn't hesitate once they had the facts.

Duane Davis convicted in 1996 murder of Tupac Shakur — Aug 31, 2026Closing arguments are set to begin in Las Vegas in the 1996 Tupac Shakur murder case against Duane 'Keffe D' Davis, with prosecutors asserting he orchestrated the killing while his defense maintains his public statements were bravado and not corroborated. Across nine days of testimony, prosecutors highlighted Davis’s own interviews and memoir as key evidence, while the defense argues there is no hard corroborating evidence tying him to the crime or proving he was in Las Vegas that night.

Dana Whitfield Curious how the jury weighs public boasting against actual physical proof. Words matter, but they're not the same as hard evidence.

Jury convicts Keffe D Davis in Tupac Shakur's 1996 murder, appeal planned — Sep 1, 2026Duane “Keffe D” Davis was found guilty of orchestrating Tupac Shakur’s 1996 murder, a verdict that prosecutors say implicates involvement by others tied to West Coast rap demographics, while Davis seeks an appeal and possible retrieval of seized items ahead of sentencing. The case has drawn renewed attention to alleged conspiracies around Diddy and the broader industry, with Aubrey O’Day arguing that accountability should extend beyond the shooter if evidence links others to the crime.

Maya Lindstrom If prosecutors really think others were involved, why did it take this long to name names.

Davis Trial Nears Verdict in Tupac Case — Aug 26, 2026Robert Ladd, a former Compton detective, testified that Duane “Keffe D” Davis was a high-ranking shot caller who could order younger gang members to act, effectively orchestrating the Tupac Shakur shooting in Las Vegas as retaliation for a casino brawl involving his nephew. Prosecutors contend Davis did not fire the shots himself but directed the hit, a move that sparked a deadly gang war in Compton and a renewed crackdown on gang violence.

Genentech-DualityBio Global ADC Deal Over $1BBusiness — Aug 28, 2026DualityBio and Genentech (Roche) have launched a global collaboration to develop next-generation antibody-drug conjugates using the DUPAC payload platform, featuring a $45 million upfront and potential milestones exceeding $1 billion, with DualityBio leading early discovery and Genentech obtaining exclusive worldwide rights after Phase 1a. The program targets tumors resistant to current topoisomerase-inhibitor–based ADCs, backed by preclinical data and potential expansion into China via the Dupac platform.

Medicover India targets profitability across 25 hospitals — Aug 26, 2026Medicover India's 25-hospital network is on track to be fully profitable within 18 months as occupancy grows toward about 4,000 beds and EBITDA margins rise to 20-25% from about 14%, with 19 currently profitable. The €1.2 billion KKR deal will fund expansion and debt reduction, highlighting rising private equity interest in India's hospital sector.

Thai woman jailed one year in Myanmar immigration case — Aug 26, 2026A Thai woman, Pavinee Supasirivisan, was sentenced to one year in prison in Myanmar for immigration violations related to the death of her ex-husband, a U.S. diplomat, with a potential murder charge still under investigation. Western outlets identify the victim as Daniel Paul Riva, a U.S. State Department officer, and the incident occurred near the U.S. Embassy at the Sakura Residence & Hotel.

Bangladesh tribunal keeps three journalists jailed awaiting trial — Aug 24, 2026Bangladesh’s special tribunals have kept three journalists—Shyamal Dutta, Mozammel Babu, and Farzana Rupa—jailed awaiting trial in a crimes-against-humanity case linked to the 2024 Hasina uprising, with prosecutors alleging they incited suppression during protests triggered by Hasina’s press conference. Rights groups and the Commonwealth Journalists Association criticized the move as entrenching press repression and warned it criminalizes reporting; the journalists’ families say they are being held illegally and question the evidence.

Davis Tupac Trial Opens; Meta Trial Begins — Aug 16, 2026Opening statements begin in Las Vegas in the Tupac Shakur murder trial of Duane “Keffe D” Davis, the 63-year-old accused of orchestrating the 1996 drive-by; prosecutors say he ordered the killing and supplied the gun, with the trial expected to span weeks and involve 35–45 witnesses, while Davis has publicly discussed his role in books and interviews. Family, friends, and fans are traveling to the city as jurors are seated and the case looms as one of hip-hop’s most infamous unresolved cases offering a potential life sentence if convicted.

Davis Charged With Single Murder Count in Tupac Case — Aug 17, 2026Tupac Shakur’s murder trial is resuming in Las Vegas with opening statements anticipated as prosecutors pursue a case against Duane “Keffe D” Davis for allegedly orchestrating the 1996 killing, while Mopreme Shakur emphasizes seeking justice and reflecting on Tupac’s enduring legacy. The coverage also notes the ongoing mystery surrounding Tupac’s death, the lasting impact of his life on music, and the broader strain on the justice system as the case unfolds.

Davis Trial in Tupac Killing; Pleads Not Guilty — Aug 9, 2026Nearly 30 years after Tupac Shakur's death, the murder trial of Duane “Keffe D” Davis is set to begin, with prosecutors centering the case on Davis's own statements and a 2019 memoir while Davis pleads not guilty. The proceedings hinge on credibility disputes, as there is no murder weapon or surveillance footage, and the defense contends Davis fabricated details for fame, a narrative echoed across coverage from Fox News, NPR, CNN and other outlets.

Liberty Island Capsize Tied to Charter Violations — Aug 8, 2026In Florida, a 61-year-old Tampa man died when his boat crashed into a rock jetty near Picnic Island Park, with one other occupant surviving and the investigation led by the FWC. In New York, a 58-year-old man died after his 16-foot Boston Whaler struck docks multiple times and capsized at Captree State Park during launch, with responders from multiple agencies and the incident under investigation.

Suge Knight May Testify in Tupac Shakur Case — Aug 9, 2026Suge Knight, the sole living eyewitness to Tupac Shakur’s 1996 drive-by, remains in prison and refuses to testify as the trial for Duane “Keffe D” Davis begins in Las Vegas, saying the case has nothing to do with him. Knight, who is serving a 28-year sentence for a 2015 hit-and-run, is pivotal to the proceedings but maintains he should not be compelled to participate, while Davis faces murder charges for allegedly ordering the shooting that night.

SUV Hits Transit Bus; Fatal Crashes Across StatesAuto — Jul 21, 2026A cluster of fatal and serious crashes across Las Vegas and Long Beach left multiple people dead or seriously injured, including a delayed death from an SUV striking a bus in Las Vegas, a Long Beach collision with a vehicle plunging into water where the male occupant died, an 81-year-old man killed near Long Beach Airport, a Nassau County home crash injuring two, and a separate Long Beach van collision that resulted in the death of Richard Adam Brown. Police and investigators are continuing to piece together the circumstances in each incident as authorities urge safer driving.

Ravneet Singh Bittu resigns Union Council of Ministers; Modi plans cabinet rejig amid Punjab polls — Jul 24, 2026President Droupadi Murmu accepted Ravneet Singh Bittu’s resignation from the Union Council of Ministers with immediate effect under Article 75(2); Bittu, who had been serving as Minister of State for Railways and Food Processing Industries and had joined the BJP in 2024 after leaving Congress, exits as Prime Minister Modi appears to be preparing a cabinet rejig and with Punjab politics in focus. The development is confirmed across multiple reports detailing his switch to the BJP, the end of his Rajya Sabha term, and speculation about future portfolio allocations and regional election strategies.

Two Motor Vehicle Inspectors Suspended Rampur Checkpost Bribe — Jul 24, 2026West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari announced the immediate suspension of two Motor Vehicle Inspectors at Rampur checkpost after they allegedly harassed a truck driver and demanded a bribe, citing an unlawful ₹22,000 demand and a swift zero-tolerance stance. The Anti-Corruption Branch has launched a criminal inquiry and the matter has been referred for further investigation, with inspectors Nazimul Haque and Anupam Banerjee named in the case.

Coupang Expands Incheon Fire Relief Offers Health Checks — Jul 24, 2026Coupang Fulfillment Services unveiled a comprehensive relief package for residents affected by the Incheon warehouse fire, offering free health checkups, reimbursement for medical and pharmaceutical costs, and coverage of cleaning and car-wash expenses, with professional damage assessors available free of charge. A temporary clinic at Sinhyeon Elementary School will run July 25–August 7, staffed by about 20 medical professionals, and a dedicated Incheon Fire Relief Call Center will operate July 27–November 30 to verify and process claims, including support for nearby factories and small businesses facing vehicle restrictions.

Delhi Police dismisses detention claim at Jantar Mantar — Jul 23, 2026Delhi Police dismissed a viral claim that three boys were detained at Nizamuddin Police Station for carrying food to Jantar Mantar as false and misleading, saying it was a routine security check and no one was stopped. Officials explained the vehicle was stopped to verify identities and origins, the driver left with the vehicle, and the occupants said the food was for the protest site.