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Nikkei Asia

7-Eleven to Invest Billions in Poland’s Largest Convenience Store Chain

Japan’s Seven & i Holdings is finalizing a major investment in Zabka Group, expanding its presence into Eastern Europe.

Jul 16, 2026, 9:41 AM Nikkei Asia

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Why Some Young Chinese Are Leaving Beijing Amid Economic Pressures

Rising living costs and a slowing economy are prompting young residents, including those in lucrative sectors like real estate, to leave China’s capital in search of less stressful lives.

Al Jazeera | Jul 16, 2026, 8:28 AM

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Report Finds Brisbane Has Australia's Best Nightlife — But Only on Thursdays

A new report ranks Brisbane as the top city for nightlife in Australia on Thursdays, highlighting the city's evolving evening culture post-pandemic.

ABC Australia News | Jul 16, 2026, 7:57 AM

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India's Services Exports Near Overtaking Goods Amid Manufacturing Challenges

Despite government efforts to boost manufacturing, India's services exports have grown three times faster than goods exports over the past 12 years.

Nikkei Asia | Jul 16, 2026, 2:57 AM

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Gold Coast Destroys Over 30,000 Fire Ant Nests Amid Ongoing Eradication Efforts

Despite significant progress in reducing fire ant nests, local officials express cautious optimism about fully eradicating the invasive species.

ABC Australia News | Jul 16, 2026, 2:15 AM

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Singapore Residents to Spend S$1 Billion More Annually in Johor Bahru After RTS Link Opens: Study

The Johor Bahru-Singapore Rapid Transit System (RTS) Link, set to open in January 2027, is expected to increase cross-border consumer spending and travel, impacting retail and food and beverage sectors in both cities.

CNA Latest News | Jul 16, 2026, 2:13 AM

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South Korean Central Bank Raises Key Interest Rate Amid Economic Strength

For the first time in over three years, South Korea's central bank increased its key rate to combat inflation driven by rapid economic growth, particularly in the chipmaking sector.

Nikkei Asia | Jul 16, 2026, 1:53 AM

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Vice President JD Vance Warns GOP: Fix Economy or Risk a Socialist President

On July 16, 2026, Vice President JD Vance cautioned that decades of economic policies have pushed young Americans toward socialism, urging Republicans to address these issues to prevent a socialist presidency.

Fox News Latest | Jul 16, 2026, 1:38 AM

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Tasmania’s Liberty Bell Bay Manganese Smelter to Close Immediately

Administrators have ordered the immediate closure of Australia's last manganese smelter after failing to find a buyer amid economic challenges.

ABC Australia News | Jul 16, 2026, 1:27 AM

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Digital Entrepreneur Skylar Mae Credits World Cup for Boosting Income and Soccer Knowledge

Social media influencer Skylar Mae reveals how custom content requests from World Cup fans helped her increase her monthly income by $100,000 while deepening her understanding of soccer.

Fox News Latest | Jul 16, 2026, 12:33 AM

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xAI Files Lawsuit Against South Carolina Man for Misusing AI to Sexualize Minors

Elon Musk’s xAI accuses Terry Harwood of violating terms of service by exploiting AI tool Grok to create explicit deepfake images involving children.

Al Jazeera | Jul 15, 2026, 10:54 PM

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WHO Updates Global Guidelines to Reduce Dementia Risk

New recommendations highlight prevention strategies targeting modifiable risk factors to delay or prevent up to 45% of dementia cases worldwide.

UN News | Jul 15, 2026, 10:24 PM

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Authors and Publishers Sue Google Over Alleged AI Copyright Infringement

Hachette Book Group, Elsevier, and others accuse Google of unlawfully using copyrighted books to train its Gemini AI models.

Al Jazeera | Jul 15, 2026, 9:40 PM

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UN Chief Urges De-escalation as Gulf Military Tensions Rise

UN Secretary-General António Guterres expresses concern over renewed clashes between the United States and Iran in the Strait of Hormuz, calling for immediate dialogue to prevent catastrophic consequences.

UN News | Jul 15, 2026, 8:12 PM

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D.C. Proposes $6 Million Fee for Robotaxis Amid Union Opposition

The Autonomous Vehicle Deployment Authorization Amendment Act aims to legalize commercial autonomous vehicles in Washington, D.C., but labor unions voice concerns over its impact.

Reason | Jul 15, 2026, 7:05 PM

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12 States Sue to Block Paramount–Warner Bros. $110 Billion Merger Over Antitrust Concerns

A coalition of state attorneys general challenges the largest Hollywood merger in history, citing harm to competition and the entertainment industry.

Reason | Jul 15, 2026, 5:56 PM

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China's Small Businesses Face Challenges Raising Prices Amid Growing Inventory

Small enterprises in China are struggling to increase prices as they contend with accumulating unsold stock.

Nikkei Asia | Jul 15, 2026, 4:46 PM

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Iraqi Prime Minister Visits White House Amid Rising US-Iran Tensions

The Iraqi Prime Minister seeks to strengthen economic ties with the US while Iraq-based Iranian allies threaten conflict.

Al Jazeera | Jul 15, 2026, 3:57 PM

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Prediction Markets Transform Digital Economy into Global Gambling Casino

An opinion piece highlights the unforeseen consequences of prediction markets on the digital economy.

The Hill | Jul 15, 2026, 3:22 PM

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Ukraine and EU Forge New Drone Production Partnership Amid Rising Russian Attacks on Odesa

Kyiv and the European Union have agreed to combine Ukrainian battlefield expertise with EU industrial capacity to boost drone production, while Russian missile strikes continue to disrupt grain exports from Odesa.

Deutsche Welle | Jul 15, 2026, 2:40 PM

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Iraq’s Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi Meets Trump Amid Shifting Political Pressures

Ali al-Zaidi’s recent Washington visit highlights the external influences shaping Iraq’s political landscape and militia control efforts.

Al Jazeera | Jul 15, 2026, 2:39 PM

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China Advances in Space Race with New Propellant Tank Dome Technologies

China signals breakthroughs in manufacturing critical rocket components, challenging the US in the race to the moon’s south pole.

South China Morning Post World | Jul 15, 2026, 2:38 PM

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China's Economy Grows 4.3% in Q2, Slowest Pace Since Late 2022

Consumer spending and business investment lag, offsetting gains from strong exports driven partly by artificial intelligence.

NPR News | Jul 15, 2026, 2:38 PM

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US War on Iran Depletes Weapons Stockpile Amid Renewed Attacks

As the US resumes military strikes on Iran, concerns grow over the depletion of its weapons inventory and delays in munitions production.

Al Jazeera | Jul 15, 2026, 1:49 PM