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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.
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Japanese Executives Warn Yen Weakness Threatens Import-Dependent Economy
Japanese business leaders call for yen stability amid risks from currency volatility and a weak exchange rate near 160 per dollar.
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US Seeks Share of Korean Semiconductor Firms' AI-Driven Profits Amid Export Surge
In June 2026, US Deputy Trade Representative Rick Switzer asked South Korea for a share of the profits SK hynix and Samsung earned from AI chip demand.
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Apple to Launch OLED iPad mini in October 2026 with Other iPad Updates in 2027
Apple will release a new OLED iPad mini in October 2026 and update other iPad models in early 2027.
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Unitree Robotics IPO oversubscribed 5,526 times by retail investors in Shanghai
Unitree Robotics priced its Shanghai IPO at 150.8 yuan per share, raising 6.1 billion yuan amid 5,526 times retail oversubscription.
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CORTIS member Keonho fractures both pinkies, limits choreography at July concerts
Seventeen-year-old CORTIS member Keonho fractured both little fingers and will perform with limited choreography at July 18-19 Incheon concerts.
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Former Hungarian Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó Resigns to Join Chinese EV Maker BYD
Péter Szijjártó resigned from the Hungarian parliament on July 15, 2026, to join BYD as head of external relations and business development.
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Almost 3/4 of England declared in drought after driest July and ongoing heatwave
UK government declared 71.3% of England in drought as of August 10 amid record dry July and fifth heatwave of 2026.
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Shein scales back Vietnam warehouse amid US trade headwinds, eyes Hong Kong IPO
Shein cut its Vietnam warehouse lease from 15 to 6 hectares due to US tariffs and prepares for a Hong Kong IPO with valuation estimates between $22B and $40B.
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Japan sees 2% drop in foreign visitors in first half of 2026 amid sharp decline in Chinese tourists
Japan received 21.1 million foreign visitors in the first half of 2026, a 2% decline driven by a 56% drop in travelers from China.
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Nvidia teams with six financial giants to raise $500 billion for AI infrastructure
Nvidia partnered with Apollo, BlackRock, Blackstone, Brookfield, Goldman Sachs, and KKR to launch financing platforms targeting over $500 billion for AI compute infrastructure.
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China’s CXMT launches near-record $9.8 billion IPO on Shanghai STAR Market
ChangXin Memory Technologies priced its IPO at 8.66 yuan per share, aiming to raise up to $9.8 billion on the Shanghai STAR Market.
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England to face Argentina in 2026 World Cup semi-final amid heavy pressure on reigning champs
England will play Argentina in the 2026 World Cup semi-final on July 16 at Atlanta Stadium, with England defender Marc Guehi saying pressure rests on reigning champs Argentina.