China

Elections

Nepal Election: Gen Z Voters Shape First Ballot Since Protests

Millions of Nepalis cast their votes in the first general election since violent youth-led protests forced the government to resign.

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Markets

Iran War Punctures Favored Strategy of Sell America Buy Asia

The Iran war has forced investors to reassess the 'Sell America, Buy Asia' trade as Asian equities tumble amid fears of inflation and supply shocks.

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Middle East

Iranian Attacks Target Israel, US Bases as Middle East Conflict Escalates

Iran launches fresh attacks on Israel and U.S. bases as Middle East conflict escalates, with China sending a special envoy to de-escalate tensions.

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Corporate

Latin America and Africa Surpass Global Air Travel Growth, Boosting Tourism in Brazil and South Africa

Latin America and Africa drove global air travel growth in January 2026, with Brazil and South Africa benefiting from increased tourism.

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Corporate

New Zealand Surpasses China, US, India, and UK in Boosting Australia’s Tourism Revenue

New Zealand has overtaken China, the US, and the UK to become Australia's top tourism contributor, boosting the economy with $314 billion in revenue.

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Corporate

Storms Disrupt Global Supply Chains in Early 2026

Severe weather in early 2026 has caused widespread delays and disruptions across global shipping and logistics.

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Corporate

Trump’s 15% Tariff Hike Likely This Week, Bessent Says

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Trump's 15% tariff hike is likely to be implemented this week.

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Corporate

China’s Spy Cam Porn Industry Turns Hotel Rooms into Digital Prisons

A Hong Kong man discovered his hotel stay in Shenzhen was secretly filmed and sold as pornography, revealing a thriving non-consensual spy cam industry in China.

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Markets

Strait of Hormuz Crisis Sparks Global Energy Turmoil

A February 2026 strike triggered a regional conflict centered on the Strait of Hormuz, causing global energy prices to surge.

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AI

2026 CFMOTO 450NK Unveiled: Specs, Performance & Price Revealed

CFMOTO unveils the 2026 450NK with a 449cc engine and $5,399 price tag.

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Asia Pacific

Strait of Hormuz Tensions Threaten India’s Pet Coke Supply Chain

Tensions in the Strait of Hormuz threaten India's pet coke supply, impacting cement and steel production.

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Asia Pacific

Liu Jieyi: China’s Economic Resilience Undimmed Amid Global Uncertainty

China's economic fundamentals remain strong, with Liu Jieyi emphasizing resilience and confidence in the face of global challenges.

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Middle East

U.S. F-15s Shot Down by Kuwaiti Air Defenses in Friendly Fire Incident

Three U.S. F-15s were shot down by Kuwaiti air defenses in a friendly-fire incident, according to U.S. Central Command.

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Corporate

26% of Chinese Listed Firms Expected to Report Net Losses in 2025

A record 26% of Chinese listed firms expected to report net losses in 2025 due to a prolonged real estate downturn.

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Middle East

China’s Calm Response to US-Iran Conflict Reflects Strategic Caution

China's response to recent U.S. and Israeli attacks on Iran highlights its strategic focus on balancing regional interests with U.S. relations.

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