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Xi Jinping meets Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif amid US-Iran mediation efforts in Beijing
Chinese President Xi Jinping met Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif in Beijing on May 25 during Sharif’s four-day visit to discuss Middle East peace mediation.[s1,s2]
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ECB's Yannis Stournaras calls for balanced monetary policy to support growth
ECB Governing Council member Yannis Stournaras urged avoiding overly restrictive policy that could hurt economic activity and investment.
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Missile and drone attacks cause casualties, damage energy infrastructure in Russia and Ukraine
Missile and drone attacks on May 24-25 hit Russia's Belgorod region and parts of Ukraine, causing deaths, injuries, and infrastructure damage.
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Silicon Valley firms face soaring AI token costs amid uncertain productivity gains
Silicon Valley tech companies report sharp rises in AI token spending with unclear productivity benefits, as Uber exhausts its 2026 AI budget by April.
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Meta cuts 8,000 jobs, shifts 7,000 employees to AI teams in restructuring
Meta announced it will lay off 8,000 employees and reassign 7,000 to AI roles as part of an AI-focused overhaul.
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Japan's LDP Officials and Defense Minister Visit Yasukuni Shrine on WWII Surrender Anniversary
LDP senior officials and Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi visited Tokyo's Yasukuni Shrine on August 15, 2026, marking the 81st anniversary of Japan's WWII surrender.
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China Donates 15,000 Tonnes of Rice to Cuba Amid Worsening Crisis
China sent 15,000 tonnes of rice to Cuba as the first shipment of a promised 60,000 tonnes amid food and energy shortages.
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Two Tourists Found Dead in South Africa’s Kruger National Park, First Visitor Killings in 100 Years
Two South African tourists were found dead inside Kruger National Park after failing to return to their lodge, marking the park’s first visitor killings in a century.
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China Delivers 15,000 Tonnes of Rice to Cuba Amid Ongoing US Blockade
China delivered 15,000 tonnes of rice to Cuba at Havana port as part of a 60,000-tonne aid package amid Cuba’s economic crisis worsened by a US blockade.
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Magnitude 7.7 earthquake strikes offshore Flores Island, Indonesia, causing damage and casualties
A magnitude 7.7 earthquake hit offshore Flores Island early August 15, damaging buildings, causing at least 47 deaths, and triggering a tsunami warning.
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High-income Americans adopt 'save small, spend big' trend amid economic pressures
High-income US households spend more on experiences and apparel while cutting daily expenses amid inflation.
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Hong Kong school principal investigated over swear words at Singapore security guards
Singapore police are probing a Hong Kong school principal who swore at security guards during a May school trip to Singapore.
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Flooding in Chongqing kills up to 9 with dozens missing, thousands relocated
Severe flooding in Chongqing's Yongchuan and Beibei districts since May 23 has killed 3 to 9 people and displaced over 2,000 residents.
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Romantic Warrior wins Hong Kong Triple Crown with Champions & Chater Cup victory
Romantic Warrior secured the Hong Kong Triple Crown by winning the Champions & Chater Cup at Sha Tin on May 24, 2026.
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EasyJet Cabin Crew Strike in France Causes About 100 Flight Cancellations
EasyJet cabin crew in France began a strike on August 15 over last-minute schedule changes, cancelling around 100 flights across several airports.
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Taiwan legislature approves 2026 budget after record 266-day delay, retains drone funding
Taiwan lawmakers approved the 2026 government budget on August 14 after a 266-day delay, keeping drone industry funding despite opposition cuts.
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At least 7 workers killed in tunnel collapse at Vishnugad-Pipalkoti hydro project in India
A tunnel collapsed at an Indian hydroelectric project on August 13, killing at least 7 workers and trapping others, rescue operations continue.
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OpenAI and Anthropic slash AI model prices amid Chinese competition
OpenAI cut its GPT-5.6 Luna model price by 80%, while Anthropic launched a cheaper Claude Opus 5 model in response to Chinese rivals.
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Hong Kong Raises 2026 Growth Forecast to 3.5%-4.5% After Strong First Half
Hong Kong government raised its 2026 GDP growth forecast to 3.5%-4.5% after a 5.1% expansion in the first half of the year.
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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.