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Japanese Olympic figure skating pair Rikuryu announces engagement
Japanese pair skaters Riku Miura and Ryuichi Kihara announced their engagement on August 23, 2026.
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Taiwanese actress Tsai Yi-chen arrested over damage to Japan’s Buddha’s Footprint Stone
Japanese police arrested Taiwanese actress Tsai Yi-chen on August 22 for allegedly pouring oil on a national treasure in Nara in April.
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Nvidia to Raise AI Server Prices Over 15% in Early 2027 Due to Memory Costs
Nvidia will increase prices for AI servers with Vera Rubin and Grace Blackwell chips by more than 15% starting early 2027 amid rising memory chip costs.
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Shein targets nearly $27 billion valuation in Hong Kong IPO after sharp drop from prior highs
Shein plans to raise up to HK$13.86 billion in Hong Kong IPO priced between HK$47.60 and HK$49.50 per share.
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Food Republic closes last Beijing outlet after 26 years amid lease expiry
Food Republic will close its last Beijing store at Oriental Plaza on June 15, ending 26 years of operations in the city.
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Australia's Q1 2026 GDP growth slows to 2.5%, missing forecasts amid weak demand
Australia's economy grew 2.5% year-on-year in Q1 2026, slower than expected, as high rates and weak consumption weighed on growth.
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Kanye West’s Istanbul Concert Draws Criticism Over Religious Offense
Kanye West performed for 120,000 fans in Istanbul but faced government backlash over offensive lyrics and symbols.
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China Postpones Chang’e-7 Lunar Mission Citing Unmet Launch Conditions
China's space agency postponed the Chang’e-7 lunar mission after it failed to meet launch conditions ahead of its scheduled 2026 liftoff.
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Around 10,000 march in Stockholm climate protest ahead of Swedish election
Approximately 10,000 people marched in Stockholm on August 23 to demand stronger climate action before Sweden's general election.
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Taiwan to Distribute NT$10,000 to All Citizens in 2027 Amid Strong Economic Growth
President Lai Ching-te announced a NT$10,000 cash payout for all Taiwanese citizens in 2027 funded by economic gains and a balanced budget.
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Measles outbreak in Bangladesh causes over 600 deaths and tens of thousands of suspected cases
Bangladesh has reported at least 601 measles-related deaths and over 83,700 suspected cases since March 2026 amid an ongoing outbreak.
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China and UK commit to stronger ties as UN chief candidate Bachelet meets top Chinese diplomat
China and the UK pledged to deepen cooperation amid global uncertainty; UN candidate Bachelet met China's Wang Yi ahead of secretary-general vote.
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Second World Humanoid Robot Games open in Beijing with record-breaking robot sprints
The second World Humanoid Robot Games began August 22 in Beijing featuring 2,056 robots from 666 teams competing in 51 events.
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LeBron James leaves Lakers for 76ers; son Bronny responds to trade
LeBron James left the Lakers after eight years to join the Philadelphia 76ers, with his son Bronny commenting publicly for the first time.
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Alibaba announces HK$80 billion share placement in Hong Kong for AI investments
Alibaba Group announced an HK$80 billion share placement in Hong Kong to fund full-stack AI development and infrastructure expansion.
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US Navy P-8A patrol aircraft flies over Taiwan Strait ahead of Xi-Trump meeting
On August 21, 2026, a U.S. Navy P-8A Poseidon patrol aircraft flew over the Taiwan Strait in international airspace, demonstrating U.S. commitment to navigation freedom.
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Gold prices climb above $4600 per ounce amid US Treasury bond buybacks and dollar weakness
Gold surged past $4600 per ounce on August 24 as the US Treasury expanded bond buybacks and the dollar weakened, boosting safe-haven demand.
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Apple releases iOS 26.5.1 to fix charging issue on iPhone 17 and Air models
Apple released iOS 26.5.1 on June 1 to fix a wired charging bug affecting some iPhone 17 and iPhone Air users.
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Nvidia to Raise AI Server Prices Over 15% Due to Rising Memory Chip Costs
Nvidia has informed customers that AI server prices using its chips will rise by more than 15%, effective early next year.
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STMicroelectronics Raises 2026 Data Center Revenue Forecast to $1 Billion on AI Demand
STMicroelectronics boosted its 2026 data center revenue forecast to $1 billion amid strong AI infrastructure demand and plans factory expansion in France.
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General Mills sells Haagen-Dazs ice cream shops in mainland China to Ningji consortium
General Mills signed an agreement to sell its Haagen-Dazs ice cream shops in mainland China to a consortium led by lemon tea chain Ningji.
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Chinese rules tighten, threatening Hong Kong property buying surge by mainland Chinese
Mainland Chinese spent a record HK$43 billion on Hong Kong property in Q1 2026 before new Beijing curbs on overseas cash outflows tightened in May.
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China's companionship economy grows with paid social partners in urban gig markets
Hikers and urban residents in China increasingly pay for companionship services like climbing buddies and dining partners amid shifting lifestyles and gig work growth.
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China’s Unitree Robotics approved for Shanghai IPO amid wave of robotics listings
Unitree Robotics won Shanghai IPO approval as dozens of Chinese robotics firms pursue listings to boost AI and robotics R&D.