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Same event, multiple sources, transparently cited.
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South Korean SK Gas pays record $5.3M for Panama Canal transit slot
South Korea's SK Gas Ltd paid a record $5.3 million to secure a Panama Canal transit slot on September 1 for its LPG tanker G Spirit.
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Fire at Russian Amur Gas Complex kills 7, including six Chinese workers
A fire on August 25 at the Amur Gas Chemical Complex in Russia killed seven, injured 152, and left nine Chinese workers missing.
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China’s top legislature begins review of draft cross-border anti-corruption law
China’s top legislature started reviewing a draft law to strengthen cross-border anti-corruption efforts and recover illicit assets abroad this week.
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Anthropic estimates $30 trillion market, plans IPO after US Labor Day 2026
Anthropic forecasts a $30 trillion total addressable market and plans to file its IPO prospectus shortly after September 7, 2026.
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Zelenskyy unveils US-mediated three-part peace plan with diplomacy timed to G20 2026
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy outlined a US-backed three-part peace proposal and a diplomatic window running from December 2026 to summer 2027.
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US Consumer Confidence Drops to Seven-Month Low in August Amid Gas Price Surge
The US consumer confidence index fell to 89.4 in August 2026, its lowest since January, as high gas prices and economic uncertainty weighed on outlooks.
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Chinese robot Tiangong Ultra sets 8.86-second 100m sprint record in Beijing
China's humanoid robot Tiangong Ultra ran 100 metres in 8.86 seconds at the World Humanoid Robot Games, beating the human world record.
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Thomson Reuters launches Thomson-1 AI model to cut reliance on expensive Anthropic tools
Thomson Reuters launched its in-house AI model Thomson-1 on August 24, 2026, to reduce dependence on costly Anthropic AI models.
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Apple unveils Mac mini with M6 and Mac Studio with M5 Ultra chips, ships in September
Apple announced new Mac mini and Mac Studio desktops featuring M6 and M5 Ultra chips, opening pre-orders August 25 and shipping September 22.
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IMF Chief Warns of Rising Fiscal Risks Amid Global Economy's Energy Shock Resilience
IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva urged governments to tackle fiscal risks and called on central banks to focus on price stability amid energy shock resilience.
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Zhongji Innolight Tops CSI 300 Index as Largest Stock on AI Demand Surge
Chinese optical transceiver maker Zhongji Innolight became the top-weighted stock on the CSI 300 Index with a 5.0-5.3% weighting amid rising AI data center demand.
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Missile Strike on Minab School Kills at Least 155 Amid US-Israel-Iran War
A missile strike on Shajareh Tayebeh school in Minab, Iran, killed at least 155 people, mostly children, during the opening hours of the US-Israel war with Iran.
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Indonesia’s nickel supply set for deficit amid policy shifts and investor caution
Indonesia’s rising policy uncertainty and Iran war disruptions push global nickel market toward first deficit in five years.
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Kremlin envoy says Europe needs Russian oil and gas amid energy crisis
Kremlin envoy Kirill Dmitriev said Europe depends on Russian oil and gas to survive the current energy crisis caused by Middle East instability.
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Japanese PM Takaichi plans early July visit to India for talks with PM Modi
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi intends to visit India in early July to discuss bilateral cooperation with Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
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China Condemns US Sanctions on Cuba, Rejects Terrorism Accusations
China accused the US of fabricating terrorism claims to justify sanctions on Cuba and called for an end to the blockade.
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EU and China hold talks to ease escalating trade tensions at OECD meeting
EU trade chief Maros Sefcovic met China’s trade envoy Li Chenggang Thursday to discuss trade and investment issues amid rising tensions.
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South Korea’s Kospi Falls 5.5% Amid $10 Billion Foreign Sell-Off Despite AI Chip Boom
South Korea’s Kospi dropped 5.5% on June 4 after foreign investors sold $10 billion in shares during a week of heavy selling amid rising semiconductor exports.
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China blocks families from Tiananmen burial sites on 37th anniversary of crackdown
Chinese authorities blocked families from visiting victims' graves in Beijing on the 37th anniversary of the 1989 Tiananmen Square crackdown.
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Chinese artist Gao Zhen sentenced to 3 years for insulting heroes and martyrs
Chinese artist Gao Zhen received a three-year prison sentence on August 25, 2026 for insulting heroes and martyrs in his artworks.
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China rejects US sanctions on Iran trade, vows to protect its interests ahead of summit
China condemned US sanctions on Iran and linked Chinese entities, pledging to safeguard its rights amid escalating tensions.
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US expands sanctions on Iran targeting key sectors amid strong Iranian and Chinese opposition
The US Treasury launched broad sanctions on Iran’s economy, hitting digital assets, tech, gold, aviation, and shipping, drawing fierce condemnation from Iran and China.
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Taiwan indicts nine over illegal export of high-end AI servers to China
Taiwan prosecutors indicted nine people, including Nvidia and Super Micro employees, for illegally exporting AI servers to China.
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Taiwan indicts 9 including Nvidia manager for smuggling AI servers to China
Taiwan indicted nine people, including an Nvidia manager and Supermicro staff, for smuggling 74 AI servers to China, violating US export controls.