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Ukrainian Drone Strikes Target Russian Energy Sites, Rattle Kremlin Amid Putin Conference
Ukrainian forces struck Russian energy and military targets inside Russia, including Saint Petersburg, causing Kremlin panic, EU's Kaja Kallas says.
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US services sector growth accelerates in May amid supply chain concerns from Iran war
The US services sector PMI rose to 54.5 in May as companies increased orders and inventories ahead of expected supply shortages linked to the Iran conflict.
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Heavy Rains Cause 271 Flooding Incidents, Work and Class Suspensions in Southern Taiwan
Southern Taiwan faced extensive flooding and suspended work and classes on August 24 amid heavy rains and Typhoon Saudel’s approach.
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UN report details huge environmental costs of AI infrastructure, urges sustainability
A UN report reveals AI data centres consume massive resources and produce growing e-waste, calling for transparency and sustainable practices.
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Japanese cross-party parliamentary delegation visits China, first since Takaichi's Taiwan remarks
A three-member Japanese cross-party delegation visited China August 24-27, 2026, aiming to ease strained relations after 2025 Taiwan-related remarks by PM Takaichi.
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Euro Area Sees 0.6% Rise in Producer Prices but Retail Sales Drop 0.4% in April 2026
Euro area producer prices rose 0.6% in April, while retail sales fell 0.4%, and GDP declined in first quarter 2026.
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Taiwan urges Japan and Philippines to respect its maritime rights in border talks
Taiwan demanded Japan and the Philippines respect its territory and rights in upcoming maritime boundary negotiations overlapping its waters.
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Japan raises wages amid bankruptcy surge; Taiwan plans minimum wage hike and industry support
Japan saw a 5.37% wage rise and record employee resignation bankruptcies in 2025; Taiwan expects minimum wage above 30,000 NTD and urges industry aid.
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China’s property service firms face fee collection crisis amid real estate slump
Property service providers in China struggle to collect management fees as homeowners and developers with unsold flats refuse payments.
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Japan’s PM Takaichi backs Pacific Island support and nuclear power expansion
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi pledged aid to Pacific Island nations and endorsed expanding nuclear power in Japan at a Tokyo summit.
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Chinese National Pleads Not Guilty to Murdering Colleague in Cheras Restaurant
Yang Yahong pleaded not guilty in the High Court to stabbing colleague Zhang Wei multiple times in Cheras in 2024.
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Ukraine marks 35th Independence Day with Zelensky’s defiant peace call amid attacks
Ukraine celebrated 35 years of independence on August 24 with President Zelensky’s speech and visits by European leaders amid ongoing Russian attacks.
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US Treasury doubles long-term bond buybacks amid rising yields and dollar slide
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on August 19 announced plans to double buybacks of long-term government bonds to lower borrowing costs amid market volatility.
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Alibaba completes US$10.2 billion share sale in Hong Kong to fund AI expansion
Alibaba raised HK$80 billion through a secondary share sale in Hong Kong to finance AI development efforts.
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Bitcoin surges 23% in largest weekly gain in 3 years amid US Treasury buybacks and short squeeze
Bitcoin price jumped about 23% last week, fueled by US Treasury bond buyback plans and a massive crypto short squeeze.
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Alibaba raises HKD 80 billion in Hong Kong share offering to fund AI expansion
Alibaba sold 710 million new shares at a discount to raise about HKD 80 billion for AI investments amid a profit drop and stock decline.
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EU approves €6.1 billion aid package to boost Ukraine's air and missile defense
On August 24, 2026, the European Commission approved €6.1 billion to help Ukraine strengthen its air and missile defense systems.
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Shein files for Hong Kong IPO valuing company at $27 billion, down 70% from peak
Shein filed for a Hong Kong IPO aiming to raise HKD 13.86 billion with shares priced between HKD 47.60 and 49.50, valuing it at $27 billion.
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Second World Humanoid Robot Games open in Beijing with China dominating medals
The second World Humanoid Robot Games opened August 22 in Beijing with 2,056 robots from 666 teams competing across 51 events.
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Dodgers beat Pirates 5-4 in 10 innings; Yamamoto loses chance for 13th win
The Los Angeles Dodgers defeated the Pittsburgh Pirates 5-4 in 10 innings on August 22 at home, with Tommy Edman hitting the walk-off single.
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Klay Thompson signs two-year deal with Miami Heat after Dallas buyout
Klay Thompson signed a two-year contract with the Miami Heat on August 23, 2026, following a buyout from the Dallas Mavericks.
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Nvidia in talks to invest in AI startup Perplexity at $30 billion-plus valuation
Nvidia is negotiating an investment in AI startup Perplexity in a funding round valuing the company at over $30 billion.
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Anonymous AI Model Ox Alpha Released on OpenRouter with High Capacity and Free Access
Ox Alpha, a free AI model supporting coding and multi-modal inputs, launched anonymously on OpenRouter on August 20, 2026.
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Japanese Olympic figure skating pair Rikuryu announces engagement
Japanese pair skaters Riku Miura and Ryuichi Kihara announced their engagement on August 23, 2026.