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China detains multiple Japanese executives over rare earth export violations amid tensions
Chinese authorities have detained several Japanese nationals, including executives, accused of violating dual-use export controls on rare earths.
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Chinese man duped by rapid marriage scam amid gender imbalance crisis
Wang Zhuang, 37, was conned by a Guiyang matchmaking agency into a quick marriage with a fraudulent bride, losing hundreds of thousands of yuan.
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Grand Theft Auto Fans Raise Over $50,000 for Fan’s Rare Lung Transplant Surgery
Fans of Grand Theft Auto raised more than $50,000 to support 25-year-old Jerry Fort’s risky lung transplant and recovery.
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UK-Ireland Greenlink cable rerouted to protect Dobby’s Harry Potter memorial at Freshwater West
Greenlink project managers rerouted their £430 million subsea power cable to avoid disturbing Dobby’s memorial after fan protests.
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China’s Long March 7A rocket explodes shortly after launch, satellite lost
China’s Long March 7A rocket carrying the ChinaSat-4B satellite exploded less than 90 seconds after liftoff from Wenchang on August 10.
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China imposes preliminary anti-dumping duties on US and Mexican pecans from August 11, 2026
China’s Ministry of Commerce announced preliminary anti-dumping deposits of 54.3% on US pecans and 17.8%-51.6% on Mexican pecans starting August 11, 2026.
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Meta launches Muse Glimmer open-weight AI model with Zuckerberg urging US AI policy reform
Meta unveiled Muse Glimmer, a new open-weight AI model, and Mark Zuckerberg called for US policy changes to boost AI leadership.
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TSMC Reports 45% Sales Rise in July Fueled by Strong AI Hardware Demand
TSMC posted a 45% year-on-year revenue increase in July and raised its 2026 capital spending forecast amid robust AI chip demand.
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JPMorgan raises S&P 500 year-end target to 8,000 on strong AI-driven earnings
JPMorgan raised its 2026 year-end S&P 500 target to 8,000 citing robust earnings and AI investment growth.
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South Korean President Lee Jae Myung's approval rating hits record low at 43.3%
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung's approval rating fell to 43.3%, the lowest since taking office, amid controversies over tax reforms and legal changes.
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Taiwan slows mobile internet in central region during Han Kuang military drills
Taiwan throttled mobile internet in central Taiwan on August 10 to simulate communication disruptions during the Han Kuang war games.
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Shein cuts Vietnam warehouse lease from 15 to 6 hectares, refocuses on China supply chain
Shein scaled back its Vietnam export base plan in 2026, downsizing warehouse space and layoffs, while boosting Chinese supply chain investment.
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Red Sox beat Athletics 13-1 with Payton Tolle's 14 strikeouts, extend winning streak to 9 games
On August 8, 2026, the Boston Red Sox defeated the Oakland Athletics 13-1 at Fenway Park, led by Payton Tolle's 14 strikeouts over six innings.
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US Judge Blocks Defense Department from Enforcing Military Company Designation on WuXi AppTec
A US federal judge halted the Defense Department from enforcing its June 2026 military company label on WuXi AppTec, citing lack of evidence and potential harm.
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South Korea and Taiwan surpass Japan in exports for first half of 2026 on AI chip demand
South Korea and Taiwan each exceeded Japan in total exports in the first half of 2026, driven by soaring AI semiconductor sales.
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China’s Zhejiang halts maritime activity as Typhoon Dolphin nears east coast
Zhejiang Province suspended ferry routes and docked ships ahead of Typhoon Dolphin’s expected landfall this weekend.
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Woman arrested for attacking YG Entertainment with golf club before Blackpink event
A woman in her 20s was detained after she attacked YG Entertainment’s Seoul headquarters with a golf club on August 6, 2026.
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Unitree Robotics raises $900 million in Shanghai IPO with DeepSeek among investors
Unitree Robotics raised 6.1 billion yuan ($900 million) in a Shanghai IPO, with DeepSeek investing about $20.8 million and partnering on AI development.
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Sony enables PSSR 2.0 by default in PS5 Pro beta to enhance game visuals
Sony’s latest PS5 Pro beta update enables PlayStation Spectral Super Resolution 2.0 by default to improve visuals across all games.
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Egyptian actress Sarah Khalifa sentenced to death in major drug trafficking case
On August 4, 2026, Egypt sentenced actress Sarah Khalifa and 12 others to death for a large-scale drug trafficking operation.
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UK Approves Paramount’s $110 Billion Takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery
The UK government and CMA approved Paramount Skydance’s $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery after securing editorial independence commitments.
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China Buys Additional 800,000 Tonnes of US Soybeans, Nearing Quarterly Purchase Target
Chinese state-owned firms purchased 13 more US soybean cargoes, bringing 2026-27 season total close to 6 million tonnes, about a quarter of the annual target.
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Philippine President Marcos Jr. seeks reset in Philippines-China ties and progress on joint oil exploration
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. announced a plan to reset Philippines-China relations and reported progress on joint oil and gas talks following a South China Sea clash.
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Yangzijiang Shipbuilding reports 28.4% net profit rise to US$800M in H1 2026
Yangzijiang Shipbuilding's net profit rose 28.4% to US$800 million on higher revenue and new orders in the first half of 2026.