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Zhang Kun Steps Down, Zhang Qi Takes OverFinance — Sep 28, 2026

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Heavy Casualties Reported in Qingdao Cargo Ship Fire — Sep 10, 2026A fire aboard a foreign-flagged cargo ship at Qingdao Beihai Shipbuilding Co. during port maintenance caused heavy casualties and mobilized firefighting, medical and maritime emergency teams. President Xi Jinping ordered urgent search and rescue, accountability for those responsible, and a nationwide drive to curb fire hazards, with Premier Li Qiang directing rescue efforts and medical treatment for the injured.

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Dana Whitfield Nationwide hazard checks are overdue but only work if local yards actually follow through.

Ohashi Sets 200m Breaststroke World Record, Wins Gold — Sep 24, 2026Japan's 17-year-old Shin Ohashi won Asian Games gold in 2:04.83 on Sept. 24, 2026, breaking Qin Haiyang's 2:05.48 world record and becoming first under 2:05.

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Jared Kim Qin Haiyang's record lasted only a short time, but this 2:04.83 swim looks like it could stand for years.

China Names Party Chiefs for Tibet, Gansu, Qinghai — Sep 22, 2026New Tibet party chief Hu Changsheng pledged to "remain unswervingly and absolutely loyal to the party" as US-sanctioned Wang Junzheng stepped down.

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Derek Foss Swapping the Gansu and Qinghai chiefs at the same time feels like a coordinated effort to refresh the team without major disruption.

JPMorgan and Qatar Investment Authority eye $20 billion partnership — Sep 21, 2026QIA and JPMorgan Asset Management signed a Sept. 21, 2026 MOU for a $20B partnership: $15B equities mandate and $5B U.S. middle-market financing.

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Priya Raman This scale of Qatari capital flowing into US middle market loans should help smaller companies access better financing terms.

Most Influential Women in World HistoryYourlist — RankingFrom ancient queens who ruled empires to modern activists who changed laws, these women left indelible marks on politics, science, and culture. Vote for who you think shaped history most profoundly.

Xi Pushes Advanced Manufacturing Self-Reliance as Exports Rise — Sep 17, 2026President Xi Jinping urged China to expand its advanced manufacturing sector, strengthen control over key industrial supply chains, and accelerate AI-driven upgrades to build a modern industrial system with greater self-reliance in high-end technology. The push accompanies a shift of resources toward manufacturing and indigenous tech, with Premier Li Qiang backing next-generation intelligent manufacturing amid global supply-chain disruptions.

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Maya Lindstrom Focusing on self-reliance might help long term but risks cutting off useful foreign tech inputs.

China Livestream Shopping Slows as AI Hosts Cut Costs — Sep 24, 2026Li Jiaqi, with more than 100 million followers, says AI is always yesterday's version of him as China livestream volume nears 7 trillion yuan a year.

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Rachel Meyers Even with AI cutting costs, I doubt it can match the energy Li Jiaqi brings to selling products live.

Kosovo court to deliver verdict in trial of four ex-KLA leaders — Sep 14, 2026The Kosovo Specialist Chambers in The Hague will deliver the verdict in the case against the Kosovo Liberation Army leaders Hashim Thaçi, Kadri Veseli, Jakup Krasniqi, and Rexhep Selimi on charges of war crimes and crimes against humanity tied to 1998-99, with a decision expected on September 16. A panel of four international judges will determine guilt or innocence after a lengthy trial, a development with wide implications for Kosovo, the EU, and regional dynamics.

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Iraq fires commander after confirming drones targeting Saudi pipeline launched from its soil — Sep 11, 2026Iraq’s Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi dismissed a Maysan province operations commander after investigations confirmed drone attacks on Saudi Arabia originated from Iraqi territory, and ordered the formation of an investigative council. Saudi Arabia reported the East-West Pipeline was attacked by drones launched from Iraq, and while it did not retaliate, the incident underscores rising regional tensions amid the broader US-Israel-Iran conflict.

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Rachel Meyers Iraq must get serious about controlling its territory or these drone incidents will keep pulling the region into bigger conflicts.

U.S. sanctions firms accused of financing Hezbollah and Kata'ib Hizballah — Sep 9, 2026The United States expanded Operation Economic Outcast with new sanctions targeting Iran’s proxy networks, including KH and IRGC-QF-linked finance, to disrupt funding and deter regional destabilization. Regional coordination between Iran-backed militias, the Houthis, and Iraqi groups is raising the stakes for Saudi Arabia and other allies, prompting American-led military and economic responses.

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China Ordains 18th Bishop Under Vatican Agreement — Sep 8, 2026Father Andrew Ding Yang was ordained archbishop of Chongqing on September 8 as the 18th bishop under the Vatican agreement with China.

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Priya Raman Eighteen bishops is a solid number, but true religious freedom will take more than these deals.

Toy Story vs ShrekYourlist — VS BattleThe toy box vs the swamp: two animation revolutions, one inevitable playground argument.

New Delhi to host 2026 BWF World Championships — Jul 23, 2026The BWF World Championships return to New Delhi, India from August 17-23, 2026, with five reigning champions—Shi Yu Qi, Akane Yamaguchi, Kim Won Ho and Seo Seung Jae, Liu Sheng Shu and Tan Ning, and Chen Tang Jie and Toh Ee Wei—aiming to defend their titles. Shi and Yamaguchi seek to extend historic legacies as the first Chinese man since Chen Long to defend the title and Yamaguchi pursues a fourth world crown, while the Korean doubles duo, the young Chinese doubles pair, and Malaysia’s mixed doubles champions look to maintain their supremacy on badminton’s biggest stage.

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Swiatek wins two tiebreaks, sets up US Open rematch with Zheng — Sep 6, 2026Iga Swiatek defeated Marie Bouzkova in two tight tiebreak sets to reach the US Open fourth round and set up a rematch with Zheng Qinwen, while Qinwen staged a dramatic comeback to advance to the round of 16 and eye a clash with Swiatek. The results keep Swiatek on track despite a challenging season, and place Qinwen as a rising contender who could meet her former Olympic-winning rival in the next stage.

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Chris Dalton Zheng coming back like that shows real fight. A rematch with Swiatek after their Olympic final would be a great watch.

Cipla and Qilu ink exclusive deal to sell Keytruda biosimilar in US — Sep 3, 2026Invagen Pharmaceuticals has signed an exclusive US licensing deal with Qilu Pharmaceutical to commercialize QL2107, a Keytruda (pembrolizumab) biosimilar, with Qilu handling development, regulatory work, and supply while Cipla USA drives commercialization. The arrangement underscores Cipla’s strategy to expand its oncology-focused biosimilars portfolio and reduce cancer treatment costs for patients, following multiple collaborations with Chinese manufacturers.

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Derek Foss Patent cliff for Keytruda can't come soon enough. Hope this actually translates to lower prices once it hits the US market, not just corporate profit shifting.

Beijing Restaurant Preserves Imperial Cuisine Heritage — Aug 19, 2026Fangshan Restaurant in Beijing preserves imperial Qing Dynasty cuisine, founded in 1925 by former Qing chefs, and uses handcrafted pastries and storytelling at Beihai Park to connect diners with the imperial court’s rituals and dishes, including the famed dream pastry linked to Empress Dowager Cixi. The cuisine spans daily meals, grand banquets, and ceremonial rites, and today blends traditional techniques with modern adaptations to keep the traditions culturally relevant while evolving for contemporary tastes.

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The Big FiveQuizie — QuizThe personality model scientists actually use — five traits, twenty questions, your real percentages, and an AI read of what your mix means.

Potapova upsets Anisimova to reach US Open fourth round for first time — Sep 5, 2026Anastasia Potapova upset No. 10 seed Amanda Anisimova in straight sets to reach the US Open fourth round for the first time, benefiting from Anisimova’s 46 unforced errors. A controversy over a suspected mocking gesture afterward circulated online, while Zheng Qinwen surged to defeat Madison Keys to also reach the Round of 16.

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Elena Vasquez unforced errors is brutal for a top 10 seed. Potapova didn't need to do much but stay steady and let Anisimova beat herself.

Sterlite Tech Q1 FY27 revenue hits record, debt-free — Jul 24, 2026Sterlite Technologies posted Q1 FY27 revenue of INR 1,910 crore, up 87% YoY, with EBITDA of INR 397 crore (20.8% margin) and PAT of INR 197 crore, as the order book climbed to a record INR 18,618 crore driven by AI data center connectivity and hyperscaler contracts. The company also eliminated net debt after a ₹1,500 crore QIP, signaling a strengthened balance sheet to support AI-driven infrastructure growth and near-term demand in data centers and cloud services.

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Joy Xu Named Vice President Investor Relations — Jul 23, 2026Joy Xu, aka Qianyi Xu, has focused her career on investor relations and cross-border capital, and since January 2025 she has been Vice President of Investor Relations at New Land Capital to build cross-border pipelines and clearly communicate investment narratives for sustainable urban development. Her background includes a stint as PR Specialist at Youyork Management LLC (February 2023 to January 2025), where she developed PR materials, media relations, and investor outreach to support projects in the United States.

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JSW Infrastructure Q1 profit falls, revenue climbsBusiness — Jul 21, 2026JSW Infrastructure posted revenue growth driven by port and cargo operations, but first-quarter and June-quarter profits declined due to higher costs, even as the company strengthened its balance sheet with a ₹7,503 crore QIP. The group remains committed to a large capex plan and a growth trajectory to double cargo handling capacity to 400 MTPA by 2030, supported by ongoing port expansions and asset diversification.

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‘You Will Never See Him’: Fate Of Top Chinese Official Who Mysteriously Vanished Reportedly Revealed — Sep 9, 2024Former U.S. officials have finally revealed what happened to a high-level Chinese official who mysteriously vanished in 2023, The Washington Post reported Sunday. Former Chinese Foreign Minister Qin Gang, who served as…

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Musk Meets With Chinese Foreign Minister As China’s EV Dominance ContinuesReporting — May 30, 2023Tesla CEO Elon Musk met with China’s Foreign Minister Qin Gang in Beijing to discuss expanding the company’s business there amid the country’s rapid expansion of electric vehicle exports, according to multiple reports…

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Law firm alleges misleading statements by five companies as deadlines loom — Sep 3, 2026Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP announced investigations into five companies—Microvast, Wix, Wise, Blaize, and Alarum—seeking lead plaintiffs for federal securities class actions with deadlines between September 21 and October 5, 2026, accusing executives of false or misleading statements and undisclosed risks. The lawsuits allege scenarios such as overstated margins or benefits, underreported costs, improper revenue recognition, regulatory risks, and related conduct that harmed investors.

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Multiple Investor Class-Action Deadlines ApproachingBusiness — Aug 20, 2026Faruqi & Faruqi is warning investors about upcoming lead-plaintiff deadlines in securities class actions against Wise, Datavault AI, Wix, Blaize, and First Solar over alleged misstatements and overstated metrics. Deadlines range from September 22 to October 5, 2026, with actions already filed and potential recoveries for eligible investors.

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Taiwan warns off Tongji amid grey-zone harassment — Aug 21, 2026Taiwan’s coast guard warned off and shadowed the Chinese research ship Tongji near the Penghu and Liuqiu islands, marking the vessel’s third appearance since May in what Taipei calls ongoing maritime provocation as part of grey-zone tactics. The Tongji reportedly did not deploy instruments, while Taiwan vowed to defend its sovereignty amid persistent Chinese military activity around the island.

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