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Hong Kong residential rents and home prices surge in 2026 amid strong demand
Hong Kong rents rose nearly 4% in H1 2026, with home prices forecast to climb 11% this year, driven by mainland Chinese and expat demand.
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British woman jailed six years in Hong Kong for blackmail after false rape claim
Isabel Rose was sentenced to six years in Hong Kong for blackmail and perverting justice over false rape accusations against a British banker.
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FCC proposes ban on imports of foreign military-grade drones with swarming tech
The US Federal Communications Commission proposed banning imports of some military-grade drones with swarming and infrared capabilities, mainly from China.
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Nike to cut off thousands of online distributors in China from January 2027 to tighten sales control
Nike will end online sales agreements with thousands of Chinese distributors next January, focusing on official channels to improve brand consistency and regain pricing power.
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China's 2026 World AI Conference spotlights US-China AI rivalry and new global governance body
The 2026 World Artificial Intelligence Conference in Shanghai showcased China's AI advances and launched a global cooperation organization amid US-China rivalry.
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Man attacks two Greek-American tourists with knife near Acropolis in Athens
A 60-year-old man stabbed two Greek-American tourists near the Acropolis on July 21, 2026, before being arrested.
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Netanyahu Rejects Trump's 15-Point Gaza Disarmament Plan, Demands Full Hamas Disarmament First
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu rejected U.S. President Donald Trump's Gaza peace plan on August 9, 2026, insisting Israel will not withdraw troops before Hamas disarms.
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Goldman Sachs Sees Brent Crude Surging Above $120 if Hormuz Disruptions Continue
Goldman Sachs analysts warned Brent crude could exceed $120 per barrel in Q4 2026 if Strait of Hormuz disruptions persist.
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Barnaby Joyce interrupts live ABC interview to yell at dog during political questions
Barnaby Joyce shouted at his barking dog during a live ABC interview while discussing Pauline Hanson's controversial UK meeting, then apologized for the disruption.
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Chess champion Judit Polgar declines Hungary presidential nomination
Judit Polgar rejected Hungarian PM Peter Magyar’s offer to become president, citing lack of strength for the role.
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Hong Kong veteran actor Patrick Tse dies at 89
Veteran Hong Kong actor Patrick Tse Yin died at age 89 after declining health, his family announced July 20.
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Drake loses $1.5 million bet after Argentina falls to Spain in 2026 World Cup final
Drake lost a $1.5 million bet on Argentina to win within 90 minutes as Spain defeated Argentina 1-0 in extra time.
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KKR and AEW to sell Chinese commercial properties at heavy losses
KKR and AEW plan to sell multiple China commercial real estate assets at prices covering only 50-60% of original costs.
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South Korea's KOSPI index plunges over 6% amid US-Iran conflict and AI chip sell-off
The KOSPI index dropped more than 6% on July 20, 2026, driven by US military strikes on Iran, rising oil prices, and heavy selling of Samsung and SK Hynix shares.
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China Keeps Loan Prime Rates Unchanged for 14th Month in July 2026
China's 1-year and 5-year loan prime rates held steady in July, marking 14 consecutive months without change amid economic slowdown.
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Thousands of Israelis March to Gaza Border Demanding Return of Settlements
Thousands of Israelis, including government ministers, marched to Gaza border calling for rebuilding settlements evacuated in 2005.
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US Allows Expiration of Executive Order Revoking Hong Kong's Special Trade Status
The US let expire a 2020 executive order that revoked Hong Kong's special trade status, restoring it after five years.
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Hungary's Parliament Elects Andras Baka as President, Replacing Orban Ally
Hungary’s parliament voted 140-6 to elect former Supreme Court head Andras Baka as president on August 11, 2026.
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J.K. Rowling condemns Amnesty UK for labeling her women's centre 'anti-rights'
J.K. Rowling criticized Amnesty International after it called her Beira's Place centre 'anti-rights' in a report later removed.
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Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, and Turkey sign Mecca Joint Defence Agreement with expansion potential
Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, and Turkey signed a NATO-like defence pact on August 7 in Mecca to consider attacks on one as attacks on all three countries.
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AI boosts oil and gas output but increases global carbon emissions beyond renewables’ gains
AI-driven efficiency in fossil fuel production raises carbon emissions that outweigh emission savings from renewables, a new study shows.
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US Corporate Insiders Sold $77.6 Billion in Stock in H1 2026, Second Fastest in 20 Years
US corporate insiders sold $77.6 billion in stock during the first half of 2026, a 20% rise from last year and the second-highest pace since 2001.
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Hong Kong inquiry finds Wang Fuk Court fire caused by preventable renovation failures
A judge-led panel concluded the deadly 168-fatality Wang Fuk Court fire resulted from human errors and safety breaches during renovation.
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Volvo Cars scraps 2026 sales-growth target amid sharp China market downturn
Volvo Cars abandoned its 2026 sales-growth target after Q2 profit fell due to a steep decline in China.