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New Zealand Reserve Bank raises Official Cash Rate by 25 basis points for first time in 3 years
The Reserve Bank of New Zealand raised its Official Cash Rate from 2.25% to 2.5% on July 8, 2026, marking its first hike since 2023.
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Japan to Transfer Five Retired Abukuma-class Warships to Philippines Within 3 Years
Japan will transfer five retired Abukuma-class destroyer escorts to the Philippines under a defense cooperation deal finalized in July 2026.
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Hong Kong to sentence activist Joshua Wong in September over national security charges
Joshua Wong, a Hong Kong pro-democracy activist serving a nearly five-year jail term, faces a new sentencing hearing on September 2 for national security charges.
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Hong Kong launches trial of new gold clearing system to boost bullion trading
Hong Kong launched a trial gold clearing system in July 2026 backed by 11 banks to establish a global gold price reference.
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Chinese court sentences former Nanjing official Yang Youlin to death for over 2.2 billion yuan bribery
A Chinese court sentenced former Nanjing official Yang Youlin to death for accepting over 2.2 billion yuan in bribes over up to 30 years.
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Prince Harry Will Not Stay at Buckingham Palace During London Visit After Invitation Dispute
Prince Harry will visit London alone this week but will not stay at Buckingham Palace due to disagreement over the invitation response deadline.
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ByteDance and Alibaba disable AI companion persona features under new Chinese rules
ByteDance, Alibaba, and other Chinese AI firms are removing AI companion persona features ahead of July 15 regulation deadline.
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Chinese underground church leader Jin Mingri released from prison, arrives in US
Jin Mingri, founder of China's underground Zion Church, was released from prison and arrived in Los Angeles in July after US-China talks.
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Trump and Putin hold nearly 90-minute call on Ukraine war ahead of NATO summit
On July 4, Trump and Putin spoke for nearly 90 minutes about Ukraine and Iran ahead of the NATO summit where Trump will meet Zelenskyy.
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Valve Steam Machine suffers GPU failure dubbed 'Red Line of Death' after game and update
Valve's Steam Machine encountered a GPU hardware fault marked by a red LED line after gameplay and a firmware update.
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Stuart Fairchild becomes free agent after DFA by Cleveland Guardians; CPBL's Wei Chuan Dragons show interest
Stuart Fairchild elected free agency following DFA by Cleveland Guardians, with Taiwan’s Wei Chuan Dragons expressing potential signing interest.
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Jensen Huang's Signed Tom Ford Leather Jacket to Be Auctioned at Sotheby's New York
A black Tom Ford leather jacket worn and signed by NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang will be auctioned at Sotheby's in New York in July 2026.
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US Marks 250th Independence Anniversary with Divided Events and Mixed Public Sentiment
The United States celebrated its 250th Independence Day on July 4, 2026, with contrasting official events and public debate over the tone and focus of commemoration.
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Anthropic in early talks with Samsung to develop custom AI chip using 2nm technology
Anthropic is negotiating with Samsung Electronics to develop a custom AI chip leveraging Samsung’s advanced 2nm process and packaging technology.
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Hong Kong bookseller Lam Wing-kee dies in Taipei aged 70 after lung cancer battle
Lam Wing-kee, detained by China in 2015 for selling critical books, died in Taipei after battling lung cancer.
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Young Indonesian couple publicly caned in Aceh for kissing on TikTok livestream
A young couple in Aceh province were publicly caned for kissing during a viral TikTok livestream, violating Islamic Sharia law.
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Kling AI raises up to $3 billion led by Alibaba and Tencent at $15-$18 billion valuation
Kling AI, a Kuaishou-backed AI video firm, secured $2.8-$3 billion from Alibaba, Tencent, Baidu, and others in July 2026.
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Russia’s Defense Minister Approved Secret Chinese Military Training in 2025
In 2025, Russian Defense Minister Andrei Belousov approved secret Chinese military training for about 200 Russian troops, including NBC defense courses.
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France faces political clash over air conditioning amid deadly June heatwave
France’s 2026 heatwave caused 1300 deaths and sparked debate over air conditioning policies.
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Hong Kong insurers' shares tumble as China enforces tax on offshore insurance income
Shares of major Hong Kong-listed insurers fell sharply after reports China began taxing offshore insurance returns at 20%.
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Taiwan launches largest annual Han Kuang military drills amid Chinese pressure
Taiwan began a 10-day Han Kuang military exercise on August 5 to prepare troops and civilians for potential Chinese invasion.
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Electronic Arts Completes $55 Billion Buyout to Go Private
Electronic Arts completed its $55 billion leveraged buyout led by Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund, ending its public trading today.
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Mykhailo Mudryk returns to Chelsea after 20-month doping ban with debut in Hong Kong
Mykhailo Mudryk made his first appearance for Chelsea since a 20-month doping suspension in a friendly against Juventus on August 5, 2026.
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Spotify Premium subscribers exceed 300 million in Q2 2026, revenue hits €4.8 billion
Spotify reported over 300 million Premium subscribers and €4.8 billion revenue in Q2 2026, with service expansions and AI features announced.