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Chinese AI optical maker Zhongji Innolight raises US$6.8 billion in Hong Kong IPO with shares falling on debut
Zhongji Innolight raised US$6.8 billion in a Hong Kong IPO, but its shares fell 2-4% amid a global selloff in AI stocks.
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Singapore extends ABSD remission timelines for large en bloc housing projects
Singapore extends ABSD remission timelines from July 29, 2026, giving developers more time to complete and sell large en bloc residential projects.
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US Begins Review of Military Presence in Europe to Shift Defense to NATO Allies
The US started a review on July 27 to accelerate NATO allies taking primary responsibility for conventional defense in Europe.
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Savannah Guthrie makes emotional plea to find her kidnapped mother near Tucson
Savannah Guthrie pleaded publicly for her kidnapped mother Nancy's safe return over six months after her disappearance near Tucson, Arizona.
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Former South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol sentenced to suspended prison term for election law violations
A South Korean court sentenced ex-president Yoon Suk Yeol to 18 months in prison, suspended for three years, for making false statements during his 2022 campaign.
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Trump warns US may resume strong military action if Iran diplomacy fails amid US-Israel tensions
President Trump warned that failure of diplomacy with Iran could return the US to strong military action amid strained US-Israel ties.
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US Accuses Chinese AI Firms of IP Theft via Distillation, Threatens Sanctions; China Denies Charges
The US government accused Chinese AI firms including Moonshot AI of stealing US AI intellectual property and warned of sanctions, while China called the claims baseless AI hegemony.
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Amazon shares jump up to 15% on strong AWS revenue, while Apple falls nearly 10%
Amazon's stock surged between 11% and 15% on July 31, 2026, led by 37% growth in AWS revenue, offsetting sharp declines in Apple shares amid supply concerns.
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Shots fired at US consulate in Toronto for second time in 2026
Shots were fired near the US consulate in Toronto on July 27, marking the second such incident this year with no injuries reported.
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Three Singaporean Teenagers Detained Under ISA for Planning Violent Attacks
Three Singaporean male teenagers aged 14, 15 and 19 were detained between April and June 2026 under the Internal Security Act for planning separate violent attacks.
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Over 100 Rohingya refugees evicted from Penang resettled and temporarily detained in Kuala Lumpur
Around 120 Rohingya refugees evicted from Penang were relocated to Kuala Lumpur, detained briefly, and later released across Malaysia.
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Shein reports 38.7% profit drop in 2025 ahead of Hong Kong IPO
Shein’s net profit fell 38.7% to $2.064 billion in 2025 while revenue grew 8%, as it prepares for a Hong Kong IPO.
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Chinese AI Startup Moonshot Releases Open-Weight Kimi K3 Model With 2.8 Trillion Parameters
Moonshot AI unveiled its open-weight Kimi K3 model on July 27, featuring 2.8 trillion parameters and making it publicly downloadable.
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Ryan Gosling to Star as Marvel's Ghost Rider in 2028 Film Directed by Shawn Levy
Ryan Gosling will play Marvel's Ghost Rider in a standalone film set for release in 2028, directed by Shawn Levy.
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Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls beta hits record Steam players despite PC performance problems
Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls open beta drew a record 33,233 concurrent Steam players but faced major PC performance issues ahead of its August 6 launch.
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Two men die after small plane crashes into house in northwestern Germany
A small private plane crashed into a house roof in Ganderkesee on July 25, killing two men onboard aged 65 and 77.
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Six-year-old Chinese girl dies after experimental gene-editing treatment at Shanghai hospital
A six-year-old girl died one week after receiving experimental brain-targeted gene-editing therapy for a rare genetic condition in Shanghai in March 2025.
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US pauses 13-night airstrike campaign on Iran amid pending Trump military decision
The US paused a 13-night airstrike campaign against Iran as President Trump weighs a major strike and diplomats pursue indirect talks.
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China fines Trip.com 5.18 billion yuan for abusing dominant hotel booking position
China’s market regulator fined Trip.com 5.18 billion yuan for abusing dominance in the online hotel booking market.
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Trump Delivers Speech at Rescheduled 2026 White House Correspondents' Dinner After April Shooting
President Donald Trump spoke at the rescheduled White House Correspondents' Association dinner July 24, 2026, after an April assassination attempt forced its cancellation.
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US Measles Cases in 2026 Surpass 2025 Total in Worst Outbreak Since 1991
The US reported 2,318 confirmed measles cases in 2026, exceeding the 2025 total amid large state outbreaks.
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Anthropic launches Opus 5 AI model with near-Fable 5 performance at half the cost
Anthropic released Opus 5 on July 24, 2026, offering similar or better performance than Fable 5 at roughly half the price and with fewer restrictions.
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Trump warns China and Russia against arming Iran, says they are not involved
On July 24, 2026, President Donald Trump said China and Russia are not supplying weapons to Iran but warned against any involvement.
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Trailer for Zach Cregger’s Resident Evil film with original story and game nods released
Zach Cregger released the final trailer for his Resident Evil movie featuring a new protagonist and multiple references to the game series.