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  Hong Kong Records Fewer Than 30,000 Births in Year to Mid-2026
  
  Hong Kong recorded 29,700 births between mid-2025 and mid-2026, a record low, as the government prepares its September 16 policy address and five-year plan
  
  Hong Kong Labour Minister Says Ethnic Minorities Can Help Belt and Road Ties
  
  Hong Kong labour minister Chris Sun told a youth summit that the city's ethnic minorities can help build ties with belt and road countries.
  
  Police Officer Guides Civilians to Safety Before Tibet Border Mudslide
  
  A police officer at Gyirong Port on the China-Nepal border directed civilians to safety moments before a mudslide struck, as Nepal seeks flood recovery aid
  
  Typhoon Dolphin Drives Hong Kong to Hottest Day on Record as Eastern China Evacuates Millions
  
  Hong Kong hit 36.9C, its hottest in 142 years, as Typhoon Dolphin brought extreme heat and drove mass evacuations across eastern China.
  
  Typhoon Dolphin Nears Eastern China, Closing Schools and Grounding Flights
  
  Typhoon Dolphin approaches eastern China, shutting schools, ports and tourist sites in Zhejiang and disrupting flights across Shanghai and beyond.
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  Sweden Election Too Close to Call as Centre-Left Opposition Holds One-Seat Edge
  
  Sweden's two main blocs are split by about 20,000 votes, with the centre-left opposition holding a projected one-seat edge over the governing right-wing co
  
  Trump Says U.S. May Keep Iranian Oil as Hormuz Talks Are Postponed
  
  Trump said the U.S. could keep Iranian oil like Venezuela as a Gulf-Iran meeting in Oman over the Strait of Hormuz was postponed.
  
  Gunfire Kills 3 Outside Cotabato Polling Station Hours Before Vote
  
  Gunfire outside a Cotabato City polling station killed three and wounded 15 hours before the Philippines' Bangsamoro parliament election opened Monday.
  
  Trump Downplays AI Risks, Says US Won’t Cede Edge to China
  
  President Trump on Sunday played down AI risks, saying the US must not lose its edge over China in the technology race.
  
  Boris Johnson, Ex-CIA Chief Petraeus Near Station Before Russian Drone Hit
  
  Boris Johnson had passed through Yahodyn station and ex-CIA chief David Petraeus was at the station when a Russian drone hit a Warsaw-bound train at the Po
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  Canadian Investors Spent $9B on U.S. Real Estate in Year Through June
  
  Canadian firms spent $9 billion on U.S. commercial real estate in the 12 months to June, up from a five-year rolling average of $5 billion.
  
  Coca-Cola Returns 84% over Five Years as PepsiCo Manages 3%
  
  Coca-Cola shares returned 84% over five years against PepsiCo's 3%, as Q2 results show diverging margins and guidance.
  
  Oracle Down 50% in a Year Despite 30% Revenue Growth and $664 Billion Backlog
  
  Oracle shares are down about 50% over the past year despite 30% revenue growth and a $664 billion contract backlog in remaining performance obligations.
  
  DocuSign Bets on AI Agreement Platform as Revenue Growth Slows to 9%
  
  DocuSign is shifting from e-signatures to AI-driven agreement management as revenue growth slows to 9%, with IAM now 15% of annual recurring revenue.
  
  Nearly a Dozen Data Center Firms Go Public, File for IPO or Explore Listings
  
  Nearly a dozen data center companies have gone public, filed for IPOs, or been reported exploring one over the past year, with the pace accelerating recent
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  Inherited 401(k) Offers a Roth Conversion an IRA Locks Shut
  
  Non-spouse heirs can roll an inherited 401(k) directly into a Roth IRA and pay tax once—an option that vanishes if the money reaches an IRA first.
  
  China Intensifies Crackdown on Celebrity Gossip and Chaotic Fan Culture
  
  China's cyberspace regulator is intensifying its crackdown on online...
  
  Influencer’s Rosé Impersonation Sparks Fierce Debate on Fan Identity and Celebrity Boundaries
  
  A Chinese influencer's recent imitation of K-pop star Rosé...
  
  K-Fashion’s Global Ascent: Brands Expand Offline Footprint in Japan and China
  
  South Korean fashion brands are aggressively expanding their physical...
  
  Pearl Noodles: China’s Comfort Food Craze
  
  Yudu pearl noodles, a beloved dish originating from Jiangxi...
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  May el-Toukhy’s ‘Woman Unknown’ Wins Golden Lion in Rare Venice Double
  
  May el-Toukhy's post-war drama 'Woman Unknown' won the Golden Lion at Venice on Saturday, with star Mathilde Arcel taking best actress in a rare double win
  
  Rapper Lil Durk Acquitted in Murder-for-Hire Trial, Faces October Retrial
  
  Rapper Lil Durk was acquitted Friday of all charges in a federal murder-for-hire case but faces a separate racketeering trial on October 5.
  
  Israeli Filmmakers’ Gaza Documentary Wins 25-Minute Ovation at Venice
  
  NAZA, a documentary on Israel's AI-powered targeting in Gaza by Yuval Abraham and Rachel Szor, drew a record 25-minute ovation at Venice on Thursday.
  
  Hollywood Ends Best Summer in a Decade With $4.61 Billion Haul
  
  Hollywood wrapped its best summer since 2013 with $4.61 billion in domestic ticket sales, up 26.1%, as Gen-Z and women returned to theaters.
  
  Gloria Steinem, Feminist Icon and Ms. Magazine Co-Founder, Dies at 92
  
  Gloria Steinem, journalist, activist and co-founder of Ms. Magazine, died at 92 at her New York City home, her foundation said Wednesday.
Travel
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  Thai Elephant Parks Grapple with Tourist Slump Amidst Global Conflict Uncertainty
  
  Thai elephant parks, including Maetaeng Elephant Park & Clinic, are facing a significant decline in tourist numbers due to global travel disruptions and uncertainty stemming from the Middle East conflict.
  
  China Unveils ‘China Bound’: A Smart Tourism Platform for Global Travelers
  
  China Daily has officially launched "China Bound," an innovative...
  
  Las Vegas Launches “Welcome to Fabulous” Campaign to Boost Tourism
  
  Las Vegas is launching a new campaign, “Welcome to...
  
  Spirit Airlines Cuts Service as Competitors Expand Routes Amid Bankruptcy
  
  Spirit Airlines is scaling back operations across numerous U.S....
  
  Montmartre Residents Push Back Against Overtourism in Paris
  
  Montmartre, the postcard-perfect hilltop district of Paris, is facing...
Sports
- Duplantis, Ingebrigtsen Win $150,000 Each at First Ultimate Championship in Budapest
  
  Armand Duplantis and Jakob Ingebrigtsen each won $150,000 on the opening night of the first World Athletics Ultimate Championship in Budapest on Friday.
  
  NFL Extends Roger Goodell Through 2030 in Performance-Heavy Contract Deal
  
  NFL commissioner Roger Goodell agreed to a four-year contract extension running through the 2030 season, with over 95% of pay tied to performance.
  
  Sabalenka Beats Townsend to Reach US Open Quarterfinals
  
  Two-time defending champion Aryna Sabalenka overpowered Taylor Townsend 6-4, 6-3 on Sunday to reach the US Open quarterfinals in New York.
  
  Cathy Engelbert to Retire as WNBA Commissioner After Seven-Year Tenure
  
  WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert will retire at the end of 2026 after a seven-year tenure that brought record deals, expansion and the league's first mill
  
  NBA Suspends Clippers Owner Ballmer, Strips Five Draft Picks Over Kawhi Deal
  
  The NBA suspended Clippers owner Steve Ballmer for one year, stripped five first-round draft picks and fined the team $30 million over the Kawhi Leonard ca
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Canadian Investors Spent $9B on U.S. Real Estate in Year Through June

Canadian firms spent $9 billion on U.S. commercial real estate in the 12 months to June, up from a five-year rolling average of $5 billion.

Coca-Cola Returns 84% over Five Years as PepsiCo Manages 3%

Coca-Cola shares returned 84% over five years against PepsiCo's 3%, as Q2 results show diverging margins and guidance.

Oracle Down 50% in a Year Despite 30% Revenue Growth and $664 Billion Backlog

Oracle shares are down about 50% over the past year despite 30% revenue growth and a $664 billion contract backlog in remaining performance obligations.

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