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Tokyo expands Cool Biz campaign to allow shorts at work amid record summer heat, sparking debate
Tokyo’s Cool Biz campaign now lets men wear shorts at work to beat heat, prompting debate over fairness and 'leg hair harassment'.
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Asia-Pacific online scams caused up to $114 billion in losses in 2025, UN reports
Asia-Pacific residents lost between $88.3 billion and $114.1 billion to online scams in 2025, tripling losses from 2023, the UNODC said.
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Death toll from Venezuela's June 24 earthquakes exceeds 5,300; IMF releases $346M aid
Venezuela's twin earthquakes on June 24 have killed 5,346 people, with the IMF releasing $346 million for relief and recovery.
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Chinese AI startup DeepSeek plans new funding round and Shanghai IPO in 2027
DeepSeek raised $7 billion in June 2026 and plans a new funding round plus Shanghai Star Market IPO by 2027 Q2.
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DeepSeek Founder Liang Wenfeng Becomes World's Richest AI Model Creator
DeepSeek founder Liang Wenfeng's net worth doubled to $36 billion after a $7.4 billion funding round in June 2026.
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South Korea announces record 2027 budget over 800 trillion won amid AI chip boom and raises 2026 growth forecast to 3%
South Korea plans a record 2027 budget exceeding 800 trillion won, driven by rising AI chip tax revenues and raises 2026 GDP growth forecast to 3%.
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June 2026 Heatwave Triggers Record Drownings and Spike in Deaths in Germany and Western Europe
Germany faced a June heatwave with temperatures up to 41.7°C, leading to 99 drownings and a 32% rise in deaths during late June 2026.
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China recovers reusable booster of Long March 10B rocket using sea-based net system
China successfully recovered the reusable first stage of its Long March 10B rocket via a sea-based net after a July 10 launch.
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Meta to Start Iris AI Chip Production in September, Aims to Double AI Compute by 2027
Meta plans to begin volume production of its Iris AI chip in September 2026 while aiming to double AI compute capacity to 14GW by 2027.
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US Navy MH-60S helicopter makes emergency water landing in Arabian Sea, one missing
A US Navy MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter made an emergency water landing in the Arabian Sea on July 1; three crew rescued, one missing.
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South Korean police raid Starbucks Korea HQ over 'Tank Day' marketing controversy
On August 5, 2026, Seoul police raided Starbucks Korea headquarters amid an investigation of the controversial 'Tank Day' campaign from May 2026.
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Drone attack kills 7 including 3 children at Russian Black Sea beach near Arkhipo-Osipovka
A drone crashed and exploded on a crowded beach in Russia's Krasnodar region on August 2, killing seven people including three children and injuring around 40.
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South Korea’s record-breaking heatwave kills 23 and disrupts daily life
South Korea’s extreme heatwave since mid-May has caused 23 deaths, over 2,600 illness cases, and major disruption nationwide by August 6, 2026.
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Jetstar to charge for overhead carry-on bags starting February 2027
Jetstar will charge passengers for carry-on bags stored in overhead lockers from February 2027, offering one free personal item per booking.
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Tourist Plane Crashes Near Nazca Lines in Peru, Killing All 13 On Board
A sightseeing plane carrying 11 passengers and 2 crew crashed near Peru’s Nazca Lines on August 1, killing everyone on board.
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Magnitude 4.7 Earthquake Hits Campi Flegrei Near Naples Causing Injuries and Damage
A 4.7-magnitude earthquake struck Campi Flegrei near Naples on July 31, injuring over 20 people and causing evacuations and power outages.
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Microsoft reports $90 billion revenue in Q4 2026 as Azure surpasses $100 billion annual revenue
Microsoft posted $90 billion in Q4 2026 revenue with Azure cloud exceeding $100 billion in annual revenue for the first time.
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Japan's population falls below 120 million for first time since 1984 amid record decline
As of January 1, 2026, Japan's citizen population dropped to about 119.74 million, marking the largest annual decline on record.
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Global tech and semiconductor stocks plunge on AI concerns and China chip tech rise
On July 28, global semiconductor shares fell sharply amid worries over AI investment and new Chinese chip technology advancements.
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South Korean Kospi plunges over 18% in two days amid chipmaker selloff, trading halts triggered
South Korea’s Kospi index fell over 18% across July 28-29, led by sharp drops in SK Hynix and Samsung Electronics shares, triggering consecutive trading halts.
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Rockstar Games to Premiere Grand Theft Auto 6 Extended Look on Netflix August 27
Rockstar Games will debut a 30-minute extended look at Grand Theft Auto 6 exclusively on Netflix August 27 for subscribers, followed by a free YouTube release.
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US Secretary of State Rubio holds talks with China and Russia at ASEAN summit in Manila
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio met Chinese and Russian foreign ministers in Manila to discuss regional tensions and the Ukraine war.
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Xi Jinping's September US Visit Proceeding Despite Trump’s Election Interference Claims
Chinese President Xi Jinping's planned September 2026 visit to the US is continuing amid fresh tensions over election interference allegations.
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Japan PM Sanae Takaichi’s approval rating falls below 50% for the first time
A Jiji Press survey on July 16, 2026, showed Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s approval rating dropped to 49%, slipping below 50% since taking office in October 2025.