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North Korea Fires Unidentified Projectile Toward East Sea on August 6
North Korea launched an unidentified projectile eastward into the sea near the Korean Peninsula on August 6, 2026, officials said.
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Ebola outbreak in Democratic Republic of Congo spreads rapidly with over 4,449 cases and 2,061 deaths
The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has spread to six provinces since May 2026, causing more than 4,449 confirmed cases and over 2,061 deaths by early August.
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US-led war game simulates China pressuring Taiwan via energy blockade without military attack
In July 2026, US groups held a war game simulating China using energy supply restrictions and economic means to pressure Taiwan without direct military conflict.
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Putin visits disputed Kuril Islands, prompting strong protests from Japan
Russian President Vladimir Putin visited Iturup Island in the Kuril Islands on August 13, sparking strong protests from Japan over the territorial dispute.
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White House Report Names Taiwan Among Countries Aiding China in Transshipment to Evade US Tariffs
The White House released a report accusing over 40 countries, including Taiwan, of helping China avoid US tariffs through transshipment schemes.
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Apple Trains Proprietary AI Model for China Market with Alibaba’s Support
Apple developed a China-specific large language model with Alibaba and plans to launch its AI suite after regulatory approval.
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Nagasaki’s 81st Atomic Bomb Memorial Sees Taiwan Protest Over Seating Arrangement
On August 9, 2026, Nagasaki marked 81 years since its atomic bombing with 98 countries attending, while Taiwan’s representative protested seating outside diplomatic area by skipping the ceremony.
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South Korean Kospi index reels from steep fall, rebounds on AI enthusiasm and easing Fed fears
South Korea’s Kospi index plunged from over 9000 in June to about 5500 in July, then rebounded 23% by mid-August driven by AI stocks and optimism on U.S. interest rates.
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US accuses over 40 countries of aiding China in evading tariffs via transshipment
The White House on August 13 accused China of using more than 40 countries to reroute goods and evade US tariffs from the Trump era.
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Taiwan confirms AI-assisted foreign cyberattacks targeting government agencies in July 2026
Taiwan government agencies faced AI-assisted cyberattacks from foreign sources in July, compromising accounts and stealing personnel data.
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Record Rainfall in Chiba Prefecture Causes Flooding, 4 Dead, Major Transport Disruptions
Chiba Prefecture in Japan suffered record-breaking rain and severe flooding on August 13, causing 4 deaths, power outages, and transport shutdowns.
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Perez Hilton Live-Streams Self-Harm on TikTok, Hospitalized for Treatment
Perez Hilton live-streamed self-harming by cutting himself on TikTok before emergency responders hospitalized him for urgent care.
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CXMT overtakes Tencent as China's most valuable company amid AI demand
CXMT Corp surpassed Tencent Holdings Ltd in market value on August 13, 2026, driven by strong investor demand for AI-related hardware.
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DeepSeek raises flagship V4 AI model prices over fourfold with peak and off-peak rates
DeepSeek announced major price hikes for its flagship V4 AI models effective August 16, introducing new peak and off-peak pricing tiers.
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DeepSeek announces major price increase for AI API services in China
DeepSeek said on August 6 it will significantly raise prices for its AI API services, ending its unusually low-cost model in the Chinese market.
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Hong Kong Cantopop Lyricist and Actor Peter Lai Dies at 76
Peter Lai, celebrated Hong Kong Cantopop lyricist and TVB actor, died at age 76 on August 5, 2026.
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OpenAI Drives About 70% of Microsoft's $34 Billion AI Revenue in Fiscal 2026
OpenAI contributed roughly $24.1 billion, or 70%, to Microsoft’s $34 billion AI revenue in fiscal 2026, the company reported.
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China launches first national security probe on imported office equipment with foreign software
China’s Ministry of Commerce began a national security investigation into imported printing and copying office equipment using foreign system software on August 5, 2026.
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China Protests Japan's 2026 Defense White Paper Over Taiwan and Military Issues
China condemned Japan’s August 4 defense white paper for exaggerating the China threat and interfering in Taiwan affairs.
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NHK confirms employee sexually assaulted by program cast member, president apologizes
NHK disclosed that an employee was sexually assaulted by a cast member in 2023 and apologized for mishandling the case.
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Italian woman recovers €1 million lottery ticket after mistakenly discarding it as trash
An Italian woman won a €1 million lottery but threw away the ticket after a shop machine error and later recovered it from trash with help from waste staff.
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Chelsea undecided on Mykhailo Mudryk's future after doping ban clearance
Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso says no decision has been made on Mykhailo Mudryk’s future after the winger was cleared to play again following a doping suspension.
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Japan releases 2026 defense white paper outlining multi-trillion yen investment to boost defense industry
Japan's Defence Ministry published its 600-page 2026 defense white paper detailing strategic threats and plans to transform defense capabilities over five years.
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"This Game Costs 200 Dollars" Sold 6,700 Copies But Developer Made $2,000 After Mass Refunds
Michael Major sold over 6,700 copies of his $200 Steam game, but 99.9% were refunded, leaving him with about $2,000 in earnings.