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Malaysia PM Anwar Ibrahim affirms Taiwan as part of China, supports use of force to maintain unity
Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said Taiwan is part of China and endorsed use of force to prevent secession, drawing condemnation from Taiwan.
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Malaysian PM Anwar Ibrahim backs China’s claim on Taiwan, sparks regional tensions
Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim stated Taiwan is part of China and justified military force against secession in a recent interview, drawing wide criticism.
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Fort Stewart unit offers 4-day pass to play Grand Theft Auto VI for reenlistment
The 9th Brigade Engineer Battalion at Fort Stewart is granting soldiers four days off to play GTA VI if they reenlist by November 14, 2026.
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Dead humpback whale Timmy towed ashore on Danish island Anholt for postmortem
The dead humpback whale Timmy was pulled ashore on Anholt island, Denmark, for examination after drifting for weeks at sea.
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ASEAN chief says US-China easing of tensions key for South-east Asia stability
ASEAN Secretary-General Kao Kim Hourn said US and China steps to ease tensions are crucial for South-east Asia’s stability and development.
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US announces unprecedented coordinated sanctions aimed at collapsing Iranian economy
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced plans for the largest coordinated sanctions targeting Iran and urged allies including China to join or face consequences.
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Stripe to acquire AI model routing startup OpenRouter for about $7.5 billion
Stripe announced plans to buy AI model routing startup OpenRouter for about $7.5 billion on August 19, 2026.
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China urges US to withdraw planned 100% tariffs on drone imports citing harm to trade
China called on the US to immediately remove the new tariffs of up to 100% on drone imports set to start September 3, 2026.
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Taiwan and Japan Propose Record Defense Budgets for Fiscal 2027
Taiwan approved a NT$1.12 trillion defense budget and Japan proposed a ¥8.9 trillion defense request for fiscal year 2027.
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Lionel Messi scores first goal since father’s death in Inter Miami’s 2-2 draw vs Philadelphia Union
Lionel Messi scored his first goal since his father’s death as Inter Miami drew 2-2 with Philadelphia Union in an MLS match on August 19.
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Apple delays camera-equipped AI AirPods to 2027 despite recent video leak
Apple postponed its new AirPods with built-in cameras and AI from 2026 to 2027 due to supply and software issues.
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AIA reports 13% growth in half-year new business value led by Hong Kong and China
AIA Group posted a 13% rise in new business value to US$3.21 billion in H1 2026, driven by strong sales in Hong Kong and China.
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Evergrande Founder Xu Jiayin Sentenced to Life Imprisonment, Group Fined 158 Billion RMB
Xu Jiayin, founder of Evergrande, was sentenced to life imprisonment and fined alongside the group for multiple financial crimes on August 20, 2026.
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Shein delays Hong Kong IPO debut to September with lower valuation
Shein postponed its Hong Kong IPO to September, setting a reduced valuation of $25-$27 billion amid investor delays.
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Kaohsiung attracts NT$2.7 trillion investment in six years, emerging as semiconductor and AI hub
Kaohsiung has secured over NT$2.7 trillion in investments under Mayor Chen Chi-mai, transforming into a center for advanced manufacturing, semiconductors, AI, and finance.
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Alibaba reports 9% revenue rise in April-June quarter driven by AI cloud growth
Alibaba's revenue rose 9% year-on-year to about 269 billion yuan in Q1 2026, led by a 45% jump in AI cloud services amid a profit decline.
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Moderna and Merck's personalized mRNA vaccine cuts melanoma recurrence in Phase 3 trial
Moderna and Merck announced that their personalized mRNA vaccine intismeran autogene significantly reduces melanoma recurrence in a large Phase 3 trial.
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Four workers killed by express train at Shin-Kanuma Station in Japan
Four workers died after being struck by an express train while removing weeds at Shin-Kanuma Station on August 20, 2026.
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China's Wang Yi visits Seoul to urge US policy shift on North Korea and boost peace talks
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi visited Seoul Aug 18-20 to call for US policy change on North Korea and promote regional peace efforts.
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Game Science releases 15-minute gameplay demo of Black Myth: Zhong Kui
On August 20, Game Science unveiled a 15-minute gameplay demo of Black Myth: Zhong Kui showing combat and story scenes.
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Founder of China Evergrande sentenced to life in prison over fraud charges
Hui Ka Yan, founder of China Evergrande Group, was sentenced to life imprisonment and had all personal property confiscated amid multiple fraud charges.
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Google launches AI study tools and offers free AI subscriptions to US and Taiwan students
Google introduced new AI-powered study tools and announced free one-year AI subscriptions for eligible university students in the US and Taiwan.
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Hong Kong proposes sweeping tax exemptions to attract hedge funds and asset managers
Hong Kong government introduced a bill to exempt carried interest and performance fees from taxes for hedge funds and asset managers.
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SK Hynix launches $29 billion buyback and boosts shareholder returns through 2027
SK Hynix announced a 40 trillion won ($29 billion) stock buyback and plans to allocate over 50% of free cash flow to shareholder returns from 2025 to 2027.