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Hong Kong Activist Joshua Wong Pleads Guilty to Foreign Collusion Charge
Joshua Wong, 29, pleaded guilty on September 2, 2026, to colluding with foreign entities under Hong Kong's national security law.
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Putin, Xi, and Trump May Hold Trilateral Meeting at 2026 APEC Summit in Shenzhen
Russian officials say Putin, Xi, and Trump may meet during the APEC summit in Shenzhen this November amid ongoing discussions.
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US sanctions Cuba’s state oil company amid growing China-Cuba cooperation
The US Treasury sanctioned Cuba’s state oil company CUPET, blocking its assets and citing ties to Cuba’s security apparatus, officials said Thursday.
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US Urges G20 to Limit New AI Regulations at 2026 Tech Meeting in North Carolina
The US called on G20 members to avoid broad AI rules, backing limited regulation and industry self-policing at a September 1-3 summit in Chapel Hill, NC.
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Eurozone inflation rises to 3.3% in August, highest in nearly three years
Eurozone inflation hit 3.3% year-on-year in August 2026, driven by energy price surges amid Middle East tensions, prompting expectations of an ECB rate hike.
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Canada’s Privacy Commissioner Accuses Elon Musk’s Grok AI of Privacy Law Violations
Canada’s Privacy Commissioner says Elon Musk’s Grok AI allowed creation of sexualized deepfake images without consent, breaching privacy laws.
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Kenya awards $2.9 billion Jomo Kenyatta Airport upgrade contract to Chinese firm
Kenya has given China Communications Construction Co. a $2.9 billion contract to upgrade Jomo Kenyatta International Airport after canceling a previous Adani deal.
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South Korean prosecutors raid Samsung HQ over Rainbow Robotics insider trading case
South Korean prosecutors raided Samsung Electronics headquarters in Suwon over insider trading involving Rainbow Robotics employees and referred 16 individuals to prosecutors.
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Ousted Turkish Opposition Leader's Team Resigns, Forcing CHP Chairman Re-Election
Ozgur Ozel's faction resigned from Turkey's CHP assembly, triggering a congress to re-elect the party chairman within 45 days.
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Man detained in Chongqing after abusing and killing adopted dogs sparks protests
A 39-year-old man in Chongqing was detained for abusing and killing adopted dogs, prompting protests by more than 100 people demanding action.
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Taiwanese singer Ivy releases new single and overnight music video with vintage car scene
Taiwanese singer Ivy released her second single and an overnight-filmed MV featuring a unique non-licensed driving scene on June 11, 2026.
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Micron Taiwan unions threaten strike over bonus dispute despite record profits
Micron Taiwan unions warn of a strike unless the company reforms its bonus system amid record profit payouts.
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China urges automakers to avoid price wars in export markets to protect brands
China’s government today issued guidelines to carmakers to prevent aggressive price cuts in overseas markets.
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Jollibee to list international unit on Hong Kong stock exchange, dropping US plan
Jollibee Foods Corp will spin off and list its international operations on Hong Kong’s stock exchange, abandoning earlier US listing plans.
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Japan lifts advisory cap on monthly overtime amid business and union clash
Japan removed the 45-hour monthly overtime cap for businesses starting September 1, 2026, under PM Sanae Takaichi's government growth strategy.
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Chinese court freezes Nexperia's China assets worth 2.14 billion yuan over ownership dispute
A Guangdong court froze Nexperia's China-based assets valued at 2.14 billion yuan following a lawsuit by Chinese parent Wingtech.
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USS Abraham Lincoln docks in Thailand after record 286-day deployment at sea
USS Abraham Lincoln arrived in Pattaya, Thailand, on September 2 for a five-day port visit following a 286-day nonstop deployment.
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China warns of 'consequences' over Taiwan's presence at Pacific Islands Forum in Palau
China warned of unspecified consequences after Taiwan attended the Pacific Islands Forum opening in Palau on September 1, 2026.
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Global government bond yields hit multi-decade highs amid inflation and geopolitical strains
Government bond yields surged worldwide, with UK, US, and Japanese yields reaching multi-year highs on September 1-2 amid inflation and geopolitical tensions.
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Thailand cuts visa-free stay to 30 days for 60 countries starting September 15
Thailand will reduce visa-free stays from 60 to 30 days for tourists from 60 countries including Singapore, Taiwan, and the US, effective September 15, 2026.
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NZ and US to jointly fund $50M upgrade of Cook Islands’ Penrhyn port
New Zealand and the United States will jointly fund a major upgrade of a Cook Islands port to improve transport links and economic resilience.
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South Korean Jeju officer arrested for falsely closing 298 missing person cases
A Jeju police officer was arrested for falsely closing 298 missing person cases between 2025 and 2026, citing workload pressures and resulting in deaths.
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South Korea unveils record 821 trillion won 2027 budget to boost AI and semiconductors
South Korea proposes a 2027 budget of 821 trillion won, a 12.8% increase to fund AI, semiconductor industries, and strategic weapons programs.
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Sony launches free ad-supported Live TV streaming service on PS5 in the US
Sony Interactive Entertainment launched Live TV on PS5, a free ad-supported streaming service with 100+ live channels for US PlayStation 5 users.