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NATO Expands Focus South, Ties European Security to Mediterranean and Sahel Stability

NATO is broadening strategy to the Mediterranean, North Africa and the Middle East to stop southern instability becoming a European vulnerability.

U.S. Considers Allowing Drug Licensing, Chinese Biopharma Stocks Rally

Hong Kong drug stocks jumped after a report the U.S. Treasury is drafting rules to let American firms license or invest in most Chinese drug programs.

13-Year-Old Yu Zidi Sets Asian Games Record, Gives China Day-One Gold

China wins a dominant opening gold as 13-year-old Yu Zidi breaks the Asian Games 200m butterfly record and finishes more than three seconds clear.

Trump Moves to Create AI Force and Appoint Czar to Keep US Ahead

Trump said he will appoint an AI czar and create an 'AI Force' to monitor the technology, rejecting calls to slow development.

Trump Says He's Creating 'AI Force', Vows Not to Hinder AI Growth

He posted on Truth Social that he will soon name an 'AI czar' and pledged not to 'hinder or stifle' the industry's growth.

Trump Signs Bill Letting US Levy 100% Tariffs on Top Russian Oil Buyers

The law, named for Senator Lindsey O. Graham, lets the president impose up to 100% tariffs on the five largest buyers of Russian oil and gas.

Wife of Jailed US Scholar Asks Trump to Raise Case With Xi

Sylvia Zin, wife of a US scholar held in China, is among relatives asking President Trump to press the arrest when he hosts President Xi next week.

Huawei Moves Ascend 960DT Launch to Q1 2027, Tightens Race With Nvidia

Huawei brought forward the Ascend 960DT to Q1 2027, accelerating its push into high-performance AI chips while raising questions about cluster scale

Hartog’s Rapid Rescue Keeps Millroy Alive, Drivers to Reunite and Push Safety

Millroy calls survival 'a miracle' after Loek Hartog pulled him from a burning Ferrari in China. The pair will meet and press for better safety.

China Lets Authorities Bar Citizens From Leaving for Three Years

New regulations let authorities block outbound travel for up to three years, expand controls at border points and warn against "high-risk"

US Confirms Orbital Weapon, Expands Offensive Options in Space

Secretary of the Air Force Troy Meink said the device is an "on orbit" weapon to protect US forces, while he declined to detail its capabilities or

Brics Summit Leaves Global Order Undefined, Deepens Splits Over Iran

Modi framed Brics as 'rule-shapers', yet the New Delhi Declaration stayed cautious, avoiding direct blame for Middle East fighting and leaving no

Beijing Seeks BRICS Backing To Secure Middle East Ceasefire

Xi told BRICS in New Delhi China will work with members to pursue a permanent ceasefire and support a two-state solution.

Modi Links Border Peace to Restoring India-China Ties, Leaders Pledge To Address Trade Deficit

Modi said 'peace and tranquility' on the border is essential for rebuilding ties; he and Xi agreed to seek a fair settlement and tackle India’s trade

Anthropic CEO Calls To Slow AI Development To Buy Time For Safety

Dario Amodei urges a coordinated slowdown, proposing independent monitoring, industry and global regulation to reduce catastrophic AI risks.

Ford Will Spend $1 Billion to Modernize Paint Shop at Kentucky Truck Plant

Ford will spend $1 billion to build a new paint shop at its Kentucky Truck Plant, replacing existing operations after federal scrutiny of China ties.

Fire Kills 25 on Qingdao Cargo Ship, Xi Orders Urgent Search

A maintenance blaze on the Liberia-flagged Ocean Melody left 25 dead and 17 evacuated in Qingdao. Xi and Premier Li demanded rescue and a swift probe.

IAEA Refers Iran to UN Security Council, China and Russia Make Fresh Sanctions Unlikely

The IAEA board sent Iran to the UN Security Council over restricted inspector access and unexplained nuclear material, but Beijing and Moscow opposed

Asia’s Ultra‑Rich Shift Into Gold And Digital Assets, Sending Bullion Back To Singapore

Wealthy Asians are expanding into gold and digital assets, shipping bullion from Dubai to Singapore and buying property in Malaysia.

Jaguar Land Rover Cuts Jobs as Sales Fall and Chinese Competition Intensifies

JLR is trimming staff as sales decline and Chinese rivals pressure its switch to electric vehicles.

Sabato De Sarno Joins Icicle, Takes Charge of Design for Fall/Winter 2027

Former Gucci creative director Sabato De Sarno will oversee womenswear, menswear, accessories and eyewear at Icicle, debuting Fall/Winter 2027.

China Bolsters Bank Balance Sheets With 360 Billion Yuan Recapitalisation

Beijing will recapitalise eight state banks and insurers with 360 billion yuan to strengthen balance sheets and support lending.

Eurometal Warns 300,000 EU Factory Jobs at Risk From Chinese Supply Chains

Eurometal predicts 300,000 manufacturing jobs will vanish in 2026 unless Brussels restricts Chinese component suppliers embedding in EU supply chains.

Rescue Operations Expand After More Than 5,500 Go Missing in Nepal and China Floods

Teams slog through mud and wreckage as at least 1,384 die and more than 5,500 remain missing across Nepal and China.

Mudslide in Jiangxi Kills One, 11 Missing as Flood Risk Persists

A mudslide after days of heavy rain in Jiangxi, eastern China, killed one person and left 11 missing.

Three-Storey Building Collapses in Fujian as Typhoon Saudel Brings More Rain

Flooding in Fujian toppled a three-storey building, as the province braces for further torrential rain from Typhoon Saudel.

Chinese Connected Vehicles Face U.S. Ban That Would Block Sales

The Alliance for Automotive Innovation asked Congress to outlaw Chinese connected vehicles, hardware and software before the Jan. 3 adjournment.

China Withdraws From Gwangju Biennale, Jeopardising Opening After Taiwan Label Row

China pulled its pavilion nine days after organisers restored the title "Taiwan Pavilion", withdrawing official participation two days before the

U.S. AI Buildout Faces Higher Costs and Delays From Chinese Power and Optical Parts

Heavy reliance on Chinese transformers, switchgear, batteries and optical transceivers threatens higher costs and delivery delays for U.S. AI data

Xi Keeps Iranian President Pezeshkian at Arm's Length Ahead of Trump Summit

Xi met Iran's Masoud Pezeshkian briefly at the SCO, but Chinese state media downplayed the encounter as Beijing manages optics before a Trump summit.

China Risks Strained Ties After Dissent From G20 Statement, Bessent Says

China was the lone G20 dissenter to a joint warning against 'cheap exports', Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said.

BYD Profit Decline Sends Shares Lower As Competition Narrows Margins

Shareholders lost value after BYD’s first-half net profit slid, pushing Hong Kong stock nearly 5% lower.

U.S. Tightens Drone And Robot Rules, China Keeps Manufacturing Edge

U.S. tariffs and FCC limits block Chinese drones and humanoids from parts of the American market, pushing competition abroad.

Lenín Moreno Imprisoned Over Corruption Allegations Tied To Chinese Hydroelectric Deal

Lenín Moreno denies taking bribes from a Chinese firm to secure a contract to build a hydroelectric plant.

Chinese Rescuers Find 'Nothing But Ruins' At Nepal-Tibet Border, Nepal Seeks Help To ID Dead

Nepal and China press on with arduous search and rescue in the flood-hit Himalayas. Nepal is seeking help to identify and store the dead.

Chinese Automakers Follow Tesla Into Humanoid Robots, Betting On New Profits

Technical advances have prompted Chinese automakers to enter the humanoid-robot market, chasing the promise of new profit.

Japan's Exports Jump 23.2% in July, Semiconductor Equipment Fuels Fifth Straight Gain

Semiconductor equipment values surged 49.1% as AI demand lifts chip shipments; exports grew 23.2% in July, beating estimates.

Unitree Soars in Shanghai IPO, Closes at 845 Yuan After Raising 6.1 Billion Yuan

Unitree's shares climbed as much as nearly 630% and settled at 845 yuan after the company raised about 6.1 billion yuan in its IPO.

DeepSeek Raises V4 API Prices by More Than Fourfold

DeepSeek will introduce peak and off-peak API pricing from August 16, raising the cost of its V4 Pro model by more than four times during peak hours.

China Issues Highest Typhoon Alert as Dolphin Forces Mass Evacuations and Flight Cancellations

China has issued its highest-level typhoon warning as Typhoon Dolphin approaches the eastern coast,forcing nearly 100,000 people from high-risk areas and triggering widespread flight,ferry and train disruptions.

How China Is Exporting Censorship and Reshaping Global Knowledge

China is increasingly using economic leverage, diplomatic pressure and institutional influence to shape what the world can say, study and understand about its internal repression, territorial claims and political system.