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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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

Xi Pushes Advanced Manufacturing Self-Reliance as Exports Rise — 1dPresident 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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

‘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…

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…

Kosovo court to deliver verdict in trial of four ex-KLA leaders — 4dThe 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.

Iraq fires commander after confirming drones targeting Saudi pipeline launched from its soil — 6dIraq’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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

SUPIF short interest surges 1,348% in JulyFinance — Aug 11, 2026July saw dramatic shifts in short interest for several investment names: SMI 3Fourteen REAL Asset Allocation ETF slashed short interest by 92.1% to 3,100 shares, while Supermarket Income REIT (SUPIF) surged about 1,348% to 155,033 shares and Cohen & Steers Quality Income Realty Fund (RQI) saw short interest drop 96.2% to 190,526 shares. Trading activity and days-to-cover varied, with SUPIF facing unusual volume reporting and low-volume benchmarks noted across outlets.

Gold Above 4400 as Fed Watch GrowsFinance — Aug 7, 2026Gold prices firmed across multiple markets: Iraqi rates rose around 930,000–950,000 IQD per mithqal in Baghdad and Erbil, Vietnamese and regional bullion indices hit multi‑week highs on global price gains, and Indian futures climbed on renewed spot demand as futures and spot prices moved higher. The rally was driven by weaker US payrolls and fading expectations of further Federal Reserve rate hikes, lifting spot gold to around $4,350 an ounce.

Hu Jiaqi's half-century quest to save humanity — Jul 24, 2026Hu Jiaqi, a 1979 Northeast Institute of Technology student, concluded that unchecked science and technology could threaten humanity, a belief that steered him to decades of work on human issues and a life spent appealing for caution. He left a secure government post in 1994 to pursue entrepreneurship alongside his research, dedicating his wealth to the cause of saving humanity.

ISIS-linked Australian doctor among 13 seeks repatriationWorld — Jul 21, 2026Tareq Kamleh, known as Dr Jihad, is alive in an Iraqi prison among 13 Australian men seeking repatriation, and the government says it will not assist his return and he would face the full force of the law if he comes back. Australian officials acknowledge that blocking returns is legally constrained, while politicians from across the spectrum urge caution and emphasize keeping Australians safe as Kamleh and others press for repatriation.

Hefei Street Qualifier Draws 24 TeamsLifestyle — Jul 21, 2026The Hefei Street Qualifier of the 2026 Super Anhui Food Competition concluded with the Jiqinglou Wushan Tribute Goose Climbing Team taking the championship, followed by the Changfeng Ruyi Team and the Wushan Tribute Goose Team in second and third place as the event blended cooking stations, marketplace sales, and cultural experiences. The competition emphasized immersive experiences and community engagement through experiences like the Haoche Food Market and related entertainment and consumer-benefit activities.