A Nobel laureate has praised China’s approach to artificial intelligence and employment. The remarks link the two issues without offering further detail. China’s attitude is presented positively by the laureate.
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CGTNOriginal★☆☆☆☆2026-08-07 06:15
German exports increased by 0.9% in June from the previous month, exceeding expectations. The figures were released on Friday by the federal statistics office. The data points to an improvement in Germany’s export performance during the month. It records a month-on-month rise in the country’s foreign trade shipments.
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ReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-07 06:15
As global supply chains are being reshaped, some countries are politicizing trade issues and advancing a narrative about “China overcapacity.” They are also imposing additional restrictions on Chinese companies while claiming to protect their own interests. The commentary presents the campaign as rooted in U.S. anxiety.
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China News ServiceOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-07 06:12
China’s industrial capacity is portrayed as a force supporting global economic recovery rather than posing a threat. The commentary argues that dimming others’ lights will not make one’s own shine brighter. It says blocking cooperation would instead hold back one’s own future. The piece therefore rejects the framing of China’s capacity as a danger.
A magnitude 4.9 earthquake struck Gao County in Yibin, in southwest China’s Sichuan Province. The China Earthquake Networks Center said the tremor occurred at 1:08 p.m. on Friday.
CChina News ServiceOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-07 06:10
Growing concern over Japan’s expanding military capabilities and changing security policies has brought demonstrators into the streets. Protesters are opposing what they describe as a military shift under the Takaichi government. They warn that the country could see a return of militaristic thinking. The rally reflects public unease over the direction of Japan’s security policy.
CCGTNOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-07 06:07
Honghe National Nature Reserve in northeast China’s Heilongjiang Province says it has bred 138 healthy Oriental white stork chicks this year. China and Russia are also reinforcing cross-border protection for the endangered migratory bird. The reserve announced the breeding result on Thursday, highlighting joint conservation efforts involving the species across the two countries.
CChina News ServiceOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-07 06:06
China said its exports slowed a little in July compared with the previous month. Demand for high-tech electronics and vehicles, however, continued to grow strongly. The figures point to a modest easing in overall export performance alongside robust interest in advanced products. High-tech goods remained a notable area of strength.
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The Associated PressOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-07 06:00
A meeting of Pacific Island nations failed to agree on whether to criticize a Chinese missile test conducted a month earlier. Tuvalu, a tiny island country, feared the test could trigger a tsunami. The lack of consensus highlights increasingly stark geopolitical tensions across the region.
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Bloomberg NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-07 06:00
A student satellite team from Harbin Institute of Technology has successfully launched its self-developed Lilac-3 satellite into orbit. The mission marks a milestone for the young team, which has been working independently on satellite development. The launch highlights the students’ progress in building and sending their own spacecraft into space.
CChina News ServiceOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-07 05:52
Three unmanned aerial vehicles fell onto the roof of a Wildberries logistics facility in Yekaterinburg. Emergency responders are working at the site. Firefighters are also battling the blaze at the facility.
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TASSOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-07 05:51
A Wildberries logistics facility in Yekaterinburg caught fire following an attack. Eight hundred people had been evacuated from the facility beforehand.
A magnitude 5.8 earthquake struck offshore from Occidental Mindoro province in the western Philippines on Friday. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology reported the quake. Tremors were also felt in the capital, Manila, according to Reuters witnesses. The event affected both the provincial offshore area and the capital’s residents.
RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-07 05:50
A search team has recovered the remains of climbers who died in an avalanche on Broad Peak. The retrieved dead include renowned climber Nirmal Purja and several members of his team. The recovery operation marks the latest stage of efforts to locate those killed in the incident.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-07 05:49
Confirmed Ebola infections in the Democratic Republic of Congo have exceeded 4,000 for the first time during the current outbreak, according to government data. The milestone reflects a continued rise in recorded cases. The figure refers to infections confirmed by the government. It marks a new scale for the ongoing outbreak.
RReutersOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-07 05:45
The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo has moved beyond 4,000 confirmed cases, local health authorities say. The disease has claimed 1,850 lives, while hundreds of people remain isolated. Aid organizations warn that the virus is spreading at an unprecedented rate and that the health crisis is worsening rapidly.
CCGTNOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-07 05:42
A shooting in Thailand has left eight people dead. More than 30 others were wounded, according to the prime minister.
CCGTNOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-07 05:38
Jiangxi recorded 290,000 newly created urban jobs during the first half of 2026. The provincial human resources and social security authorities said the figure represents 71% of the target set for the full year. The data was released on Thursday, indicating that the province has made substantial progress toward its annual urban employment goal.
CChina News ServiceOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-07 05:37
More than a year after the United States placed reciprocal tariffs on Chinese goods, numerous multinational companies that had relocated production to Southeast Asia are bringing parts of their supply chains back to China. The shift highlights the continuing advantages of Chinese manufacturing and the country’s lasting importance to global industrial networks despite the tariff measures.
CChina News ServiceOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-07 05:36
Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh wants the bond market to take a greater role in determining the price of money in the United States. He argues that market forces should do more of this work. The upcoming jobs report will provide a fresh test of his preference for offering less guidance.
RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-07 05:35
Alan Jones’s defence has told a Sydney court that one complainant invented intimate details about alleged assaults at a Fitzroy Falls farm. The barrister argued that describing Jones’s penis as moving was an effort to “humiliate” and “smear” the broadcaster. The complainant had earlier given evidence about an alleged bedroom incident and described Jones’s sexual state and size. Jones has pleaded not guilty to 22 charges of indecent assault and sexual touching.
TThe GuardianOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-07 05:30
The U.S. State Department and the chair of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations renewed their demand on Friday for the unconditional release of Myanmar’s detained former leader, Aung San Suu Kyi. They also called for the release of other political prisoners. The appeal reiterates their position on political detentions in Myanmar.
RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-07 05:30
Mexico has sent more than 1,500 troops to its main avocado-producing state. The deployment followed a US decision to suspend export inspections. The move is intended to secure the region after the halt. The action links security measures in Mexico to the disruption of avocado exports to the United States.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-07 05:25
Real Madrid have officially completed the signing of Yan Diomandé from RB Leipzig on a contract running through 2033. The agreement includes a €125 million fee and up to €15 million in add-ons. It is now the most expensive transfer in the Spanish club’s history. At 19, the Ivory Coast international also becomes the costliest African player ever.
FFrance 24Original★★☆☆☆2026-08-07 05:25
With a heat wave sweeping the Korean Peninsula, North Korean state media has promoted dog-meat soup and chicken broth as ways to withstand the high temperatures. The coverage also depicts Kim Jong Un as a leader who faces harsh conditions alongside ordinary people.
RReutersOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-07 05:25
A shooting at Debsirin Nonthaburi School in Thailand has left several people dead. The incident occurred in Bang Kruai district, within Nonthaburi province. The location is just north of Bangkok, the country’s capital. Authorities have not provided further details in the report.
DDWOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-07 05:23
Officials said a shooting took place at a school north of Bangkok on Friday. A student opened fire, killing at least one teacher and injuring four other people. Authorities said the shooter then died by suicide.
Police said a shooting at a school in Thailand left a teacher dead and four other people injured. The gunman was a student, according to police. He later killed himself, authorities said on Friday. The incident involved multiple victims at the school.
A Thai school shooter has committed suicide, according to a newspaper report. The report says two people were killed. Updated figures indicate that 15 others were injured.
Authorities report that a shooting at a high school northwest of Bangkok killed one person and injured four others. The alleged gunman was a student, officials say. He reportedly shot and killed a teacher at the school before taking his own life. The incident occurred at a high school in the area, according to authorities.
A school shooting in Thailand has left two people dead and more than 20 others injured, according to a report citing Khaosod. Law enforcement officers and emergency service personnel are at the scene. The report gives no further details about the circumstances of the shooting or the identities of those affected.
Police say they are responding to a shooting at a high school in Thailand’s Nonthaburi province. Thai news outlets report that several people were injured in the incident. The shooter was reportedly still inside the school. Police operations at the scene were continuing.
At least two people were hurt in a shooting at a school north of Bangkok on Friday, according to authorities. Officials said a student opened fire at the school. The incident involved injuries, but no further details were provided in the report.
Officials say a shooting occurred at a school in Thailand. Injuries have been reported in connection with the incident.
Three new airlines are looking to enter the Australian market. Their plans are shaping up to be the biggest challenge to Qantas’ firm control of domestic air travel since the company was listed in 1995. The prospective entrants could significantly intensify competition across Australia’s domestic airline sector.
BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-07 05:15
Prime Minister Narendra Modi offered an olive branch to the young people behind India’s biggest student-led protests in years. The gesture has done little to halt what many participants say are continuing online attacks and police action. Protesters maintain that they are still facing both forms of pressure. The response has therefore failed to calm the treatment they describe.
BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-07 05:11
Inside the stripped remains of a disused turboprop aircraft, engineer Jonathan Beck moves between rows of tanks. He demonstrates how his French startup intends to enter the fight against wildfires across Europe. The company is positioning its aircraft as a challenger to ageing Canadair water-bombers. The effort reflects a race to develop new tools for tackling Europe’s future wildfires.
RReutersOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-07 05:10
Alexander Stepanov commented on the Lithuanian government’s decision to begin producing drones for the Ukrainian army. He characterized the Baltic states’ pursuit of such production as a “suicidal policy.” The report centers on Lithuania’s decision and Stepanov’s critical assessment of the move.
TTASSOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-07 05:04
The United States and China are imposing sanctions against each other in a growing exchange of measures. That friction is making the path toward Chinese leader Xi Jinping’s expected visit to the United States next month look more difficult than Beijing would have wanted. The analysis asks whether the worsening tensions could put a planned meeting between Xi and Donald Trump at risk.
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CNNOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-07 05:02
A record-breaking heatwave is moving across the Korean Peninsula. Temperatures in South Korea have surged sharply, reaching 42.5C.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-07 05:00
European and global markets look ahead to the day’s trading. Investors are hoping that the jobs report will deliver a clear and orderly signal about economic conditions.
RReutersOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-07 05:00
Several countries in central and eastern Europe have recorded unprecedented temperatures as a continuing spell of extreme weather fuels wildfires and drought across the continent. Slovakia, Austria and Hungary were among those reporting new records. Slovakia’s hydrometeorological agency said Dolné Plachtince reached 42C, setting a new national high. In Poland, authorities were forced to shut the Kozienice and Połaniec power plants amid the heat.
TThe GuardianOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-07 05:00
Record temperatures across Europe are adding fresh strain to food prices and supply chains. Heavily indebted economies are also facing another burden from the heat. Financial markets have already been roiled by an energy shock driven by the war in Iran. The worsening weather is creating yet another headache for investors and policymakers.
U.S. intelligence reports have raised fresh alarms about a possible Russian move against NATO. The reports say Russian President Vladimir Putin could provoke a NATO member with a limited attack as early as this fall. The assessment was reported by The Wall Street Journal on Aug. 6.
TThe Kyiv IndependentOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-07 04:54
Taiwan President William Lai participated in an emergency evacuation drill. The exercise formed part of Taiwan’s military preparations for a potential Chinese invasion. Lai took part in the drill during the middle of the night. The scenario was designed to test evacuation readiness amid that perceived threat.
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BBC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-07 04:52
Data showed that only 33 vessels passed through the Strait of Hormuz from Monday to Thursday this week. That compared with 50 vessels during the same period a week earlier. Markets were watching talks between Iran and Oman for indications of progress toward reopening the key waterway.
RReutersOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-07 04:50
AFP News AgencyTurkiye’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan is set to visit Saudi Arabia. According to his office, he will meet Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. Erdogan is also scheduled to meet Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. The meetings are drawing attention to the issues that may feature during the visit and its possible outcomes.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-07 04:43
US President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Thursday targeting polysilicon imports. The order sets minimum import prices for polysilicon products and adds a 15% tariff. Polysilicon is a key material used in solar panels and semiconductors.
CCGTNOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-07 04:42
Trade records and satellite imagery indicate that North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has quietly amassed a $22 billion windfall. The accumulation reportedly occurred despite global sanctions. The wealth has helped fortify his regime, according to the report. It has also been used to strengthen North Korea’s nuclear arsenal.
BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-07 04:34
Amanda Knox is defending a comedy show she is scheduled to perform over the coming days at Scotland’s Edinburgh Fringe festival. She says the performance honors her former roommate, who was murdered. Knox is responding to scrutiny over the decision to present the show and its connection to her former roommate’s memory.
TThe Associated PressOriginal★☆☆☆☆2026-08-07 04:30
ReutersU.S. employment growth is expected to have strengthened in July. The result would reassure those watching the labor market that it has remained resilient. The unemployment rate is forecast to stay at 4.2%. That would allow the Federal Reserve to keep concentrating on inflation.
RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-07 04:10
Tennessee legislator Andy Ogles has lost his congressional primary. The defeat came despite an endorsement from Donald Trump. Ogles recently said that Muslims “don’t belong in American society.”
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-07 04:04
AFP News AgencyA judge in New Mexico has found that Meta created a public nuisance that damaged children’s mental health. The ruling orders the company to pay more than half a billion dollars in damages. It also requires Meta to overhaul safety features on Facebook and Instagram. The decision links the platforms’ safety practices to harm suffered by children.
DDWOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-07 04:02
A New Mexico judge ordered Meta on Thursday to pay more than $500 million in a child safety case. The judge found that the social media company created a public nuisance and harmed children. The ruling follows a March jury verdict that awarded the state $375 million. That verdict held Meta liable for exposing children to online predators and other harms.
A New Mexico court has ordered Meta to pay $567m over harm caused to youths. The decision was issued in the second phase of a landmark trial. The owner of Instagram and Facebook also lost in proceedings held in March, adding to the legal setbacks facing the company.
Meta has been ordered to pay $567 million to address children’s mental health. The order links the technology company directly to concerns involving the mental wellbeing of children. No further details about the authority behind the order or how the money will be used are provided here.
A New Mexico judge has ordered Meta to put $567 million into a fund intended to remedy the company’s role in a youth mental health crisis. The ruling adds to $375 million in penalties that had already been decided. Meta therefore faces both the new fund contribution and the previously determined penalties. The case centers on the company’s alleged impact on young people’s mental health.
A court in New Mexico ordered Meta on Thursday to contribute $567 million to a state fund. The money is intended to address mental health problems faced by teenagers who use the company’s products. The ruling directs the payment toward efforts focused on teen mental health.
A New Mexico court has ordered Meta, the parent company of Instagram and Facebook, to pay $567 million. The money is intended to address harms to young people linked to its platforms. The ruling centers on concerns about children’s and teenagers’ mental health and safety while using the services.
A New Mexico judge has ordered Meta, the parent company of Instagram, Facebook and WhatsApp, to pay another $567m. The ruling concerns the company’s alleged harm to children. The judge characterized Meta’s conduct as a “public nuisance,” making the decision a significant legal setback for the technology company. The case centers on the impact of its platforms on children.
Scientists have used an artificial intelligence program to create new viral genomes, according to a new study. The genomes differ from all known natural viruses and were designed to target specific hosts. The development is described as a hopeful step toward medical advances, while also prompting concerns about its potential misuse.
CCNNOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-07 04:01
US researchers say they used artificial intelligence to create 16 viruses that have not been found in nature. The work has raised hopes that the technology could support medical advances. At the same time, it has prompted concerns that the same capabilities could be misused. The development highlights both the potential and risks of AI-assisted virus research.
China accused the United States of interfering in Argentina. Officials from the American embassy had opposed a contract that would enlarge the presence of Chinese telecommunications giant Huawei Technologies Co. The contract concerns Argentina’s oil-producing region, bringing the two countries into contention over Huawei’s proposed expansion there.
BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-07 04:00
An unmanned aerial vehicle carrying explosives was found at Leipzig Airport. Security agency sources told ZDF that the drone was fitted with 5G antennas. They said the equipment indicates that control of the UAV may have been conducted through mobile communications. The report presents the finding as an indication of how the device was operated.
TTASSOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-07 03:53
Shelling by Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthi movement injured 11 civilians in southern Saudi Arabia. Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan are also expected to sign a joint defense agreement. The developments come amid continuing regional tensions. Follow-up on the situation remains ongoing.
DDWOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-07 03:51
A Houthi attack from Yemen struck southern Saudi Arabia on Thursday and left 11 civilians wounded, according to a military official. The kingdom warned that a broader threat could be approaching. Saudi Arabia said coordinated attacks involving the Houthis and Iran-backed Iraqi militias were imminent. The warning came as concern grew over possible joint action by the two groups.
The Philippine economy expanded 2.3% in the second quarter compared with the same period a year earlier, the country’s statistics agency said on Friday. The result was weaker than expected, indicating that growth slowed during the quarter.
RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-07 03:50
US President Trump has signed a new order targeting birthright citizenship. The action is presented as a presidential measure focused on the citizenship status granted by birth. No additional provisions are specified. The order places birthright citizenship at the center of the announcement.
CCGTNOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-07 03:47
The order signed by US President Trump is intended to impose fresh limits on birthright citizenship. It prohibits birth tourism and expands the definition of children regarded as ineligible for US birthright citizenship.
US President Donald Trump has signed a new executive order seeking to place limits on birthright citizenship. The policy concerns the granting of nationality to children born in the United States. Trump had also said on the first day of his second-term inauguration last year that he would review the system.
US President Donald Trump signed two executive orders on Thursday seeking to narrow birthright citizenship. The move represents a fresh effort by his administration after the Supreme Court ruled against its earlier order. The orders renew the administration’s push on the issue despite that judicial setback.
Donald Trump has made another attempt to limit birthright citizenship in the United States. The new executive orders prohibit birth tourism and broaden the existing definition of people whose children are considered ineligible for US birthright citizenship.
Donald Trump has signed an executive order banning what it calls “birth tourism” in the United States. White House Deputy Chief of Staff Stephen Miller said the group of people ineligible for automatic US citizenship had been expanded. The order therefore broadens the scope of those excluded from automatic citizenship under the administration’s policy.
US President Donald Trump has signed two executive orders aimed at further narrowing eligibility for birthright citizenship. The measures target what is described as so-called “birth tourism”. They represent an additional effort to restrict who can qualify for citizenship by birth in the United States.
US President Donald Trump has signed new orders aimed at restricting birthright citizenship. The move comes only two months after the Supreme Court ruled that his first executive order on citizenship was unconstitutional. The new action brings the citizenship dispute back into focus. It follows the administration’s earlier attempt to change the policy through executive authority.
US President Donald Trump has signed another executive order aimed at what he calls “birth tourism.” The measure seeks to restrict entry for pregnant visitors who intend to give birth in the United States, thereby limiting access to birthright citizenship. Trump said the step came after the Supreme Court rejected his previous attempt to narrow the constitutional right.
President Trump has signed executive orders once again targeting birthright citizenship and what the orders describe as “birth tourism.”
US President Donald Trump has signed new executive orders aimed at limiting birthright citizenship in the United States. The move marks his latest attempt to pursue a reinterpretation of the constitutional right. It follows a Supreme Court ruling against his effort to advance that interpretation.
President Donald Trump signed two executive orders seeking to deny citizenship to some people born in the United States. It marks his second effort to restrict birthright citizenship. The move follows the Supreme Court’s rejection of an earlier directive on the issue. The new orders revive the dispute over how birthright citizenship should be applied.
President Donald Trump has signed executive orders targeting birthright citizenship. The action comes one month after the US Supreme Court rejected the Republican president’s attempt to restrict the practice. The orders renew the administration’s effort to challenge the policy despite the court’s earlier ruling.
U.S. President Donald Trump plans to sign two executive orders on Thursday, Axios reported. The measures would target citizenship for children born in the United States in cases connected to commercial “birth tourism.” The reported plan frames the action as an effort to deny citizenship to those children. Trump is expected to sign both orders as part of the administration’s stated approach.
The United States announced sanctions on Thursday against eight senior Cuban military officials and five entities. The measures target procurement networks associated with weapons and military equipment. Washington says the action is intended to cut off state revenue and constrain what it describes as “foreign adversary operations.”
CCGTNOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-07 03:41
The United States has imposed sanctions on five Cuban entities and eight individuals. US officials say the sanctioned parties help Cuba obtain military equipment from Russia and China. The measures target Cuban military officials and companies, with US diplomat Rubio leading the action.
The United States has imposed sanctions on Cuba’s military attaché in Russia. Restrictions were also added against Cuba’s military attaché in China. The measures target Cuban military representatives in both countries.
The United States has issued new sanctions connected to Cuba. The measures were announced on Thursday, according to information shown on the U.S. Treasury Department’s website.
A new survey by the Socis Center for Social Research found that nearly 70% of Ukrainians support joining the European Union. More than 60% also back NATO membership. The findings come as frustration with the government is growing. Despite that dissatisfaction, a majority still see closer integration with both institutions as part of Ukraine’s future.
TThe Kyiv IndependentOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-07 03:32
Google employees are preparing for the departure of Jeff Dean, an AI pioneer who began working at the company more than two decades ago. Dean drew intense attention after Google introduced its first Gemini chatbot in 2023 to compete with ChatGPT. At an AI conference soon afterward, attendees crowded around him for selfies before he had to give a talk. His exit now marks a significant change for the company’s AI organization.
BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-07 03:30
Beijing is deploying an initial group of 72 robots this summer across 14 municipal parks. The machines will guide visitors, clean public areas, monitor ecological conditions and assist with water rescues. The rollout includes the Summer Palace, Temple of Heaven Park and Yuyuantan Park.
CChina News ServiceOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-07 03:22
Alexander Krierenko says the West does not need Ukraine to become strong and independent. In his view, Western countries want territory that can be used to maintain constant pressure on Russia. The claim presents Ukraine primarily as an instrument of pressure rather than as an independent state. No further details of the alleged Western objective are provided.
TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-07 03:20
Singapore lenders OCBC and UOB posted stronger second-quarter profits than analysts had forecast. Revenue from wealth management and other fee-based businesses helped offset the impact of lower interest rates on their core lending operations. Both banks reported the results on Friday, highlighting the support provided by non-lending income as rate pressure weighed on margins.
RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-07 03:20
The 3,600-tonne research vessel Tan Kah Kee, operated by Xiamen University, has docked for the first time in Kota Kinabalu, the capital of Malaysia’s Sabah state. Local residents are being offered a free opportunity to visit the vessel over two days beginning Thursday. The stop marks the ship’s first visit to Sabah.
CChina News ServiceOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-07 03:15
Factory tours are becoming a new trend in China’s summer travel market. A report released Wednesday by online travel platform Tongcheng Travel said the activity is attracting growing interest from Chinese travelers during the summer season.
CChina News ServiceOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-07 03:02
A cyberattack affecting water systems in a dozen US states is highlighting years of under-investment in critical infrastructure. Industry experts and current and former US officials say the incident shows how adversaries could threaten services that Americans rely on every day. The episode raises concerns about the cyber vulnerabilities of the country’s water systems and the resilience of essential services.
CCNNOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-07 03:01
A rare total solar eclipse is expected to pass over parts of Europe next week. Millions of enthusiasts are being drawn to the event. The guide focuses on using a smartphone to record the eclipse as it crosses the continent.
TThe Associated PressOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-07 03:00
Unitree Robotics has set the price for its Shanghai initial public offering at 150.80 yuan per share, or about $22.34. The company announced the pricing on Thursday. Applications through both online and offline channels will begin next Monday. The offering is being conducted on Shanghai’s STAR Market.
CChina News ServiceOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-07 02:57
Flooding in India’s Assam state has affected more than one million people. Severe inundation followed monsoon rains that began causing disruption in July. Thousands have been displaced from their homes as the flooding continues to affect communities across the state.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-07 02:53
Lawmaker Viktor Vodolatsky says the United States is refusing to provide Kyiv with a Patriot system in order to protect the image of its military-industrial complex. He argues that the system does not perform particularly well against Russian weapons. The remarks frame the reported refusal as a matter of reputation rather than capability alone.
TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-07 02:36
Vladimir Saldo says Kyiv’s reliance on Western “wonder weapons” against Russia has failed as expected. He argues that Russia is growing stronger and continues to find countermeasures for everything. The statement presents the weapons effort as ineffective while emphasizing Russia’s increasing strength and ability to respond.
Lebanon and Israel finished their seventh round of direct negotiations in Rome on Thursday. The talks were brokered by the United States. The two sides are seeking progress on a phased withdrawal of Israeli forces from southern Lebanon. They are also discussing the deployment of the Lebanese army. The negotiations took place as tensions along the border rose again.
CCGTNOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-07 02:36
AFP News AgencyCollaboration software company Atlassian reported fourth-quarter revenue above Wall Street expectations on Thursday. Strong demand for its enterprise software services and cloud-based products helped drive the result. The performance points to continued interest in the company’s cloud offerings.
RReutersOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-07 02:30
Nigerian security forces have rescued 308 people who were abducted in separate attacks. The incidents took place in northern Niger State and Kwara State. The operation brought the victims out of the two areas. The report focuses on those rescued by the Nigerian forces.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-07 02:30
The annual Regong June Festival reached the height of its summer celebrations on Tuesday in Tongren, Qinghai Province, in northwest China. Performers dressed in elaborate costumes beat drums and presented traditional dances as incense smoke filled the scene. Chinese visitors and people from abroad joined the thousand-year-old folk celebration, highlighting its enduring cultural character and communal atmosphere.
CChina News ServiceOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-07 02:28
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