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US Commerce Secretary Opposes Apple Buying Chinese Memory Chips Amid Shortages
US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick said the Trump administration opposes Apple purchasing memory chips from Chinese firms CXMT and YMTC amid supply shortages.
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South Korean President Lee Jae Myung backs 4-year, two-term presidency with stronger parliament
President Lee Jae Myung supports constitutional reform for a 4-year, two-term presidency and enhanced National Assembly powers, seeking bipartisan backing.
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Pokémon Pokopia sells over 5 million units, lifting Nintendo shares 7% in Japan
Pokémon Pokopia has sold more than 5 million units worldwide since March, boosting Nintendo's Tokyo stock by 7% on August 14.
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Applied Materials Reports Strong Q3 Revenue of $9.12B and Raises 2026 Outlook on AI Demand
Applied Materials posted Q3 revenue up 25% to $9.12 billion and raised its 2026 forecast, driven by strong AI-related semiconductor demand.
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US Appeals Court Orders Rehearing of DJI's Pentagon Blacklist Status
The US Court of Appeals ruled August 14 that a lower court must reconsider DJI’s placement on the Pentagon’s Chinese military company blacklist.
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Putin makes first presidential visit to disputed Kuril Islands amid Japan tensions
Russian President Vladimir Putin visited the southern Kuril Islands on August 13, deepening a longstanding territorial dispute with Japan.
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Modi announces free online coaching and AI training for India's youth
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi unveiled free online coaching and AI skills training for youth during Independence Day speech on August 15.
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JD.com posts first quarterly revenue drop in over a decade despite profit rise
JD.com reported a 2.9% revenue drop in Q2 2026 but saw net profit rise to 7.1 billion yuan amid mixed results.
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Xdinary Heroes Leader Gunil Leaves Group Following Fan Conduct Allegations
Xdinary Heroes leader Gunil ended his contract with JYP Entertainment and left the group after allegations about his treatment of fans surfaced online.
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SMIC Q2 Profit Triples on AI Chip Demand, Plans Capacity Expansion
SMIC reported Q2 net profit of US$479.2 million and plans to add production capacity amid strong AI chip demand.
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BTS’s V reveals 30% hearing loss in right ear after two and a half years
BTS member V disclosed on August 12, 2026, that his right ear hearing is at 30% after worsening over two and a half years, including during military service.
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South Korean President Lee Jae Myung proposes talks with North Korea to officially end Korean War
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung called for talks with North Korea to formally end the Korean War during the 81st Liberation Day ceremony.
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US charges 11 in decade-long sham marriage fraud involving Chinese nationals and US soldiers
US prosecutors charged 11 people in a sham marriage scheme involving over 1,000 fake marriages including at least 14 active-duty US soldiers.
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U.S. July 2026 Budget Deficit Hits $432 Billion, Highest Since March 2021
The U.S. federal budget deficit surged to $432.3 billion in July 2026, a 48% rise from last year, driven by record spending and calendar timing effects.
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US demands countries choose sides in AI race, warns against joining China’s coalition
The US is preparing letters to 35 countries urging them to pick between its AI alliance and China’s competing coalition.
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Honor launches Robot Phone with motorized gimbal camera for content creators
Honor introduced the Robot Phone in China featuring a motorized gimbal camera designed to follow users during video and live streams.
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Foxconn Reports 35% Rise in Q2 Profit on Strong AI Server Demand
Taiwan's Foxconn posted a 35% increase in second-quarter net profit to NT$59.97 billion, driven by rising demand for AI servers.
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Iran conflict disrupts Strait of Hormuz shipping, pushing oil prices higher in 2026
Ongoing Iran conflict sharply cut oil shipments through the Strait of Hormuz, driving up global oil prices and market volatility in August 2026.
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China moves to address US$148 billion to US$190 billion non-residential lease expiry risk
Shanghai and Guangzhou officials issued guidelines this year to manage looming lease expiries on over 1 trillion yuan in non-residential property.
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Nvidia develops Nemotron 4 AI model family aiming at open-source leadership
Nvidia is advancing its Nemotron AI models with Nemotron 4, a trillion-parameter open-source model expected by late 2026.
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LeBron James to debut for 76ers against Knicks on 2026 NBA opening night
LeBron James will make his Philadelphia 76ers debut on October 20, 2026, facing defending NBA champion New York Knicks.
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Tesla recalls 20,349 US vehicles for overly bright low-beam headlights
Tesla is recalling over 20,000 Model 3 and Model Y vehicles in the US due to low-beam headlights that could impair other drivers’ vision.
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Foreign Investors Withdraw $29.2 Billion from Taiwan and South Korea Equities in July Amid AI Concerns
Foreign investors pulled $29.2 billion from Taiwan and South Korea stocks in July amid worries over AI spending and chip demand.
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Australia and Vietnam Agree to Expand Military and Economic Ties Amid China Concerns
On August 11, Australian PM Anthony Albanese and Vietnam’s To Lam agreed to deepen military and economic cooperation to boost regional stability.