Clamping down: China tightens exit rules
The Chinese government announced new border regulations in late July in a move seen as expanding state control over its citizens. The new rules, which come into effect on September 15, tighten checks
World
france24.com
18.08.2026
A Chinese animated film mocked as ‘terrible’ becomes a box-office hit
A Chinese animation with crude visuals has unexpectedly surged at the box office."
World
abcnews.com
18.08.2026
Trump crypto firm backs venture offering AI from restricted Chinese companies
Experts say the business collaboration runs counter to the Trump administration's stance toward Chinese tech companies.
World
japantimes.co.jp
18.08.2026
The Pentagon has asked 30 companies to report on their relations with Chinese, Russian and Iranian entities
The US Department of Defense has asked 30 American scientific and educational institutions to check their connections with Russian, Chinese and Iranian organizations blacklisted by the Pentagon.
Azerbaijan
report.az
18.08.2026
Sydney Swans coach ‘extremely disappointed’ as club faces call on standing down players over alleged sexual assault
Victoria police investigating allegation of sexual assault in the early hours of Monday morning at a Melbourne hotel l, free app or daily new
World
theguardian.com
18.08.2026
Arthur Fery gives Alex de Minaur stern test before bowing out in Cincinnati
Wimbledon semi-finalist loses 7-5, 7-6 in third roundDisappointment on day of GB Davis Cup squad call-upThe most pertinent question surrounding the rapidly blossoming career of Arthur Fery is exactly
Sport
theguardian.com
18.08.2026
Who is Jimmy Gomez? Democratic Congressman Accused of Sexual Misconduct
Rep. Jimmy Gomez is facing a House Ethics Committee investigation into allegations of sexual misconduct involving a congressional staffer.
Politics
newsweek.com
18.08.2026
House Democrat investigated over alleged 'inappropriate sexual contact' with staffer
The House Ethics Committee announced an investigation into Rep. Jimmy Gomez over allegations of inappropriate sexual contact with a House staffer.
Politics
foxnews.com
17.08.2026
US Navy destroyer adrift in South China Sea for four days after losing power
USS Benfold lost power after ‘engineering casualty’ leaving sailors without galley services, toilets and air conditioningA US guided-missile destroyer reportedly spent four days adrift and without pow
World
theguardian.com
17.08.2026
China’s economy showing signs that slowdown may be extending
Industrial output and retail sales slump in July after one of the country’s weakest quarterly growth rates everChina’s economy is showing signs of extending a slowdown with a slump in industrial outpu
Finance
theguardian.com
17.08.2026
Finland is discussing lowering the age of criminal responsibility
Finland's Ministry of Justice is considering lowering the age of criminal responsibility.
Azerbaijan
report.az
17.08.2026
Is China encroaching upon Indian territory in Arunachal Pradesh?
India and China are tangled in yet another border dispute, angering locals in the eastern state of Arunachal Pradesh.
World
aljazeera.com
17.08.2026
The King of Jordan will pay a five-day state visit to China
King Abdullah II of Jordan will pay a state visit to China on August 18-24.
Azerbaijan
report.az
17.08.2026
Cincinnati Open: Sabalenka takes six match points to defeat Gibson
Top-ranked Aryna Sabalenka escapes with a nail-biting win while Felix Auger-Aliassime downs ex-champ Stefanos Tsitsipas.
World
aljazeera.com
17.08.2026
China Box Office: ‘Once Upon a Time in the Middle East’ Dominates With $70 Million Weekend as Christopher Nolan’s ‘The Odyssey’ Debuts Second
Dirty Monkeys’ war comedy-drama “Once Upon a Time in the Middle East” took command of the mainland China box office during the Aug. 14–16 weekend, grossing RMB477.9 million ($70.3 million) over the th
Culture
variety.com
17.08.2026
Chinese ship sets off for Europe through Arctic, halving travel time
A Chinese container vessel has set sail for Europe through the Arctic as part of a new weekly service on a route that cuts shipment times in half but that environmental groups warn could speed up the
Science
phys.org
16.08.2026
The U.S. Military Wants A.I. Dominance. Feuds and China May Thwart It.
The administration is veering wildly in its response to the national security implications of A.I. as China, America’s main technological and military rival, charges ahead.
Politics
nytimes.com
16.08.2026
Fery wins on his return since Wimbledon to progress in Cincinnati
Highlights from the Cincinnati Open match between Arthur Fery and Jack Duckworth.
Sport
skysports.com
16.08.2026
Novak Djokovic suffers in Cincinnati heat as Thiago Agustín Tirante inflicts shock defeat
Argentinian powers to 2-6, 6-4, 6-4 victoryHeat and humidity take toll on DjokovicThe scoreboard did not yet indicate that anything was awry, but even as Novak Djokovic led by a set in his opening mat
Sport
theguardian.com
16.08.2026
Djokovic knocked out early in Cincinnati after struggling in sapping heat
Novak Djokovic suffered defeat and struggled physically in his first match since Wimbledon as he was upset by Thiago Agustin Tirante in a sapping three-set contest at the Cincinnati Open.
Sport
skysports.com
15.08.2026