Elvis Presley, the "King of Rock and Roll," loved guns. He enjoyed purchasing them, shooting them, giving them as gifts, and flaunting them. Although he mostly employed them for self-defense, some of his weapons also complemented his lavish way of living. There are currently being auctioned off "numerous military firearms and spy guns with rich histories" by the US-based Rock Island Auction Company, and one of the renowned weapons has ties to the illustrious musician.

One of Elvis Presley's guns is hitting the auction block

The Dragon spacecraft, a joint venture between NASA and SpaceX, has launched, transporting four men to the International Space Station (ISS). The crew of the Crew-7 mission, which also comprises the Russian Konstantin Borisov, Satoshi Furukawa, and Andreas Mogensen of Denmark, is led by American Jasmin Moghbeli.

NASA, SpaceX launch sends four astronauts from four countries to ISS

Terry Gou, the billionaire creator of Foxconn, declared on Monday that he will run as an independent for president of Taiwan in the election set for January 2024. Gou, the richest person in the self-ruled democracy, has long had political aspirations and left Foxconn in 2019 in an effort to win the main opposition Kuomintang (KMT)'s nomination for the most recent election.

Terry Gou: Will not let Taiwan become the next Ukraine

Chandrayaan-3 'Shiv Shakti': After the successful landing of Chandrayaan-3 on the Moon's south pole on August 23, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday (August 26) announced that the landing point will be called "Shiv Shakti".

EXPLAINED | Chandrayaan-3's landing site is named Shiv Shakti. Here's how these points are named

Terry Gou, the founder of Foxconn Technology Group, on Monday (August 28) announced that he will run for Taiwan's presidential elections in 2024 as an independent candidate.

Who is Terry Gou? Know about personal life, net worth & political career of the Foxconn founder

Imran Khan, a former prime minister of Pakistan who was imprisoned earlier this month on corruption accusations, had some comfort on Monday when a court there rejected charges against him related to aiding in murder.

Pakistan court drops murder abetment charges against Imran Khan

Foxconn founder Terry Gou announces run for Taiwan presidency

Heavy rains and strong winds sweep across parts of the Balearic islands, including Mallorca, and Catalonia in northeastern Spain.

Deadly storm ravages Mallorca

Libya demanded that Israel remove the story about the meeting, but it was too late: Riots broke out, and the foreign minister was accused of treason and fled, purportedly on a private plane, to Turkey.

Libyan FM Najla Mangoush flees country after Israel reveals meeting with Israeli counterpart

Prior to his trip to India for the G20 meeting next month, British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is involved in a new conflict of interest dispute amid claims that his family would profit financially from the post-Brexit trade arrangement that the two nations are now negotiating.

UK: Rishi Sunak faces transparency questions related to wife Akshata Murty's Infosys shares

The 104th episode of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's monthly radio show, Mann Ki Baat, will feature a speech today. All facets of society have been affected by Mann ki Baat and have been motivated to help the country achieve the lofty objectives he has set.

104th Edition of Mann Ki Baat: Key pillar of Indian PM Modi's citizen-outreach programme

According to Polish media, the country's railways were the target of a hacking attack by Polish intelligence agencies. The Polish Press Agency (PAP) stated on Saturday that hackers broke into railway frequencies to disrupt traffic in the country's northwest during the course of the night.

Poland investigates hacking attack on state railway network

The BRICS grouping has expanded for the first time since 2010. This time, six new countries will join the grouping. The grouping is expected to recalibrate the world economy.

Expanded BRICS and its economic implications

Soon, chairpersons and managing directors of India's state-owned banks can retire at a later age. Reports suggest that the government is considering a proposal to raise the age-limit for these officials. The age limit for state-run bank chiefs is much lower than their private sector peers, who retire at 70. Analysts have cited lower retirement age as a reason for the lack of continuity in strategy at state-owned lenders.

India may raise retirement age of officials at state lenders

Private equity firm veritas capital has thrown its hat into the ring, extending an offer to acquire Blackberry. Blackberry, once renowned for its iconic business smartphones, has undergone a transformation over the years. The company pivoted away from its smartphone business, instead focusing on software for cars and cybersecurity. The private equity firm, with a penchant for government-focused tech investments, has made an offer to acquire blackberry in its entirety. Details of the offer remain confidential, but sources indicate that Blackberry is actively engaged in discussions with other potential buyers as well.

Veritas capital offers to buy Blackberry

On Friday, there was a widespread loss of energy, which the electricity distribution company Kenya Power attributed to "a system disturbance."

Kenyan minister apologises after main airport hit with power outage

The military in Niger deposed the nation's democratically elected president, Mohamed Bazoum, exactly one month ago. Following Mali, Guinea, and Burkina Faso, Niger had its fourth military coup in West Africa since 2020 on Wednesday, July 26.

Niger's military Junta supporters celebrate coup's one month

Just weeks before Special Counsel Jack Smith filed charges against former President Trump for allegedly handling classified documents, the White House counsel's office met with a key member of his staff, raising serious doubts about coordinated legal actions against President Biden's likely opponent in 2024.

Biden staffers met with Special Counsel Jack Smith’s aides before Trump indictment

Days after Yevgeny Prigozhin, the commander of the Wagner mercenary group, and some of his lieutenants were rumored to have perished in an aircraft crash, President Vladimir Putin ordered the group's warriors to swear loyalty to the Russian state.

Putin orders Wagner fighters to sign oath of allegiance to Russia

Niger: Citizens gather to celebrate one month of Junta rule

The news that Kaja Kallas' husband owns a portion of a business that has continued to operate in Russia since Moscow invaded Ukraine put her under pressure to quit on Friday.

Estonia PM Kallas under pressure to quit over husband's Russia ties

According to local authorities, a white man wearing a mask shot and killed three Black persons in a store in Florida, in the south of the United States. The man, who is believed to be in his 20s but has not yet been identified, entered the Dollar General store armed with a handgun and an assault-style rifle while wearing body armor, according to the sheriff's office in Jacksonville.

US: Gunman kills three black people in Jacksonville

Nadine Dorries, a former minister and Tory MP, resigned from the Commons after accusing Rishi Sunak of "demeaning his office" by criticizing her.

UK: Tory MP and former Minister Nadine Dorries resigns

The decision to expel the ambassador was made in response to acts taken by the French government that were "contrary to the interests of Niger," according to a statement from the foreign ministry established by the junta. It claimed that among them was the envoy's denial of a request to speak with Niger's new foreign minister.

Junta: Response to France's action's contrary to Niger's interests

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