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China's new home prices stagnate or decline in July 2026 amid market challenges
New home prices in China's major cities were flat or declined in July 2026, ending a four-month rebound in top-tier markets amid broader sector weakness.
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Valorant streamer GrannyGamingz returns to raise funds for late daughter’s headstone
GrannyGamingz resumed streaming Valorant in November 2025 to fundraise for a headstone for her daughter Brooke, who died in July 2023.
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Meta Faces Federal Trial in 30-State Case Over Youth Harm and Data Violations
A federal jury trial accusing Meta of designing Facebook and Instagram to harm children and teens begins August 18 in Oakland, California.
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China urges Panama to resist third-party interference amid port concession dispute
China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi met Panama's Foreign Minister to oppose US pressure and defend Chinese port operations near the Panama Canal.
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Japan’s Q2 2026 GDP Growth Slows to 1.1% Annualized, Below Expectations
Japan's economy grew 1.1% annualized in Q2 2026, slower than expected, weighed down by weak domestic demand and falling capital expenditure.
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Iran shifts to offensive stance in Strait of Hormuz after US peace talks fail
Iran announced a full offensive policy in the Strait of Hormuz after a 60-day ceasefire with the US expired without agreement.
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Hong Kong home prices hit 30-month high in April 2026 amid rising rents
Hong Kong private home prices rose for the 11th straight month to a 30-month high in April 2026, with rents also reaching record levels.
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Geely Auto Q2 Profit Rises About 36-37% on Export Growth Despite Weak China Sales
Geely Automobile Holdings reported a 36-37% profit rise in Q2 2026, driven by surging exports that offset weak domestic demand in China.
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Hong Kong government halves environmental impact assessment times with AI
Hong Kong government cut environmental impact assessment times from up to 48 months to 15-24 months using AI, rolling out 30 projects across 13 departments today.
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USS Benfold loses power for four days in South China Sea amid generator failure
The US Navy destroyer USS Benfold lost power for four days starting July 24 off South China Sea due to a generator casualty during Indo-Pacific operations.
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China's Economy Slows in July with Weak Industrial Output, Retail Sales, and Investment
China's industrial production, retail sales, and fixed-asset investment all weakened in July amid rising unemployment and weather disruptions.
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18-year-old Belgian student discovers €9 million gold hoard during house renovation
Kobe, an 18-year-old student in Sint-Gillis-Dendermonde, Belgium, found a €9 million gold hoard sealed inside a cellar wall during renovation work.
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Bank of Japan likely to speed up rate hikes starting September amid global inflation and yen weakness
Bank of Japan raised its policy rate to 1% in June and is expected to accelerate hikes starting September 17-18, 2026.
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Ukraine and Russia exchange large-scale drone and missile attacks killing civilians and damaging infrastructure
On August 16-17, Ukraine and Russia launched drone and missile strikes causing multiple civilian deaths and major damage in both countries.
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Galeries Lafayette closes Beijing flagship after 13 years amid China luxury slowdown
Galeries Lafayette closed its six-floor Beijing flagship store near the Forbidden City on May 27, 2026, after 13 years of operation.
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Magnitude 7.7 Earthquake in East Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia Kills Over 50 and Displaces Thousands
A 7.7 magnitude earthquake struck East Nusa Tenggara on August 15, killing at least 53 and displacing thousands amid ongoing rescue efforts.
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Xi Jinping Leads Ceremony in Beijing for Jiang Zemin’s 100th Birth Anniversary
Chinese President Xi Jinping presided over a ceremony in Beijing on August 17 to mark Jiang Zemin’s centenary.
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Hurricane Lala weakens to tropical storm after impacting Hawaii with heavy rain and damage
Hurricane Lala passed near Hawaii’s Big Island August 15-16, causing flooding, power outages, and damage before weakening to a tropical storm early August 16.
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Hong Kong International Airport opens Terminal 2 to boost passenger capacity
Hong Kong International Airport opened Terminal 2 on May 27, 2026, to expand capacity and serve budget airlines.
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Cristiano Ronaldo says 2026-27 season likely his last before retirement
Cristiano Ronaldo, 41, told Vogue the upcoming 2026-27 football season will probably be his final as a professional player.
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China’s Type 054B Frigate Joins Liaoning Carrier in Western Pacific Drills
China's Type 054B frigate took part for the first time with the Liaoning carrier in western Pacific exercises near Okinotorishima in May 2026.
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Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Shares Videos Handling Nonvenomous and Venomous Snakes
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. posted videos showing him handling nonvenomous black racer snakes and rescuing a venomous rattlesnake.
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Panama seeks to renew maritime deal with China amid Canal port dispute
Panama aims to ease tensions and renew a maritime agreement with China as their 2017 deal nears expiry amid Canal port disputes and US pressure.
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Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi urges UN revitalization and condemns unilateral actions
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi called for upholding the UN Charter and criticized unauthorized military actions and sanctions today at the United Nations.