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U.S. Tech Stocks Drop After Chinese Startup Unveils Competitive AI Model

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Madison Square Garden Files Defamation Lawsuit Against WIRED Over Celebrity 'Risk Scores' Report

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Trump Media Launches Paid Early Access to Influential Social Posts for Wall Street

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BBC World | Jul 17, 2026, 6:41 AM

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China’s Xi Calls for International Cooperation in AI Development at Shanghai Conference

Chinese President Xi Jinping urges global collaboration on artificial intelligence, emphasizing a people-centred approach and opposing dominance by any single country.

Al Jazeera | Jul 17, 2026, 6:01 AM

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Trump Accuses China of Penetrating U.S. Voter Rolls in New 2020 Election Claims

President Trump alleges election system flaws and Chinese interference in a primetime speech, while experts and officials dispute the claims.

CBS Politics | Jul 17, 2026, 3:19 AM

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Trump Accuses China of Largest US Election Data Breach, Vows to Declassify Intelligence

US President Donald Trump alleges China obtained 220 million voter records and claims election system vulnerabilities, contradicting past US intelligence findings.

BBC World | Jul 17, 2026, 3:12 AM

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Uzbekistan Attracts New Energy Investors in Shift from Gas

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Trump Accuses China of Massive US Election Data Breach

In a national address from the White House, former President Donald Trump raised concerns over election security, alleging a significant data breach linked to China.

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Trump to Address Elections, Expected to Raise New Allegations of Chinese Access to U.S. Voter Data

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Trump Administration Finalizes Stricter US Visa Limits for Foreign Students and Journalists

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Japan’s Maglev Train Project Faces Calls for Clear Timeline After Years of Delays

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Following a wipeout in Johor, Malaysia’s Islamist party PAS aims to leverage its support base in the upcoming Negeri Sembilan state election, as Barisan Nasional leaves seats open for potential allies.

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Palantir CTO Highlights Shift Toward National Interest Among Tech Innovators Since Trump’s Return

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