Exclusive: Cint goes private after steep valuation drop
Finance
finance.yahoo.com
18.08.2026
SharkNinja’s Billionaire Chinese Backer on Building an American Success Story
In his first international media interview, SharkNinja chairman CJ Wang discusses the company’s rise at a time of growing U.S.-China tensions.
World
time.com
18.08.2026
Director of ‘bizarre’ Chinese film Niu Lai says creators didn’t want to let precision get in way of story
Released without a trailer or promotional campaign, the film has now earned more than £1.6m at Chinese box office
Culture
independent.co.uk
18.08.2026
China’s top envoy to visit Seoul as Trump shakes U.S.-South Korea ties
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi will meet his South Korean counterpart, Cho Hyun, to discuss North Korea and bilateral and global issues.
World
japantimes.co.jp
18.08.2026
AFL chief breaks silence over ‘deeply concerning’ Sydney Swans sexual assault allegations
Andrew Dillon says the AFL ‘will consider the broader conduct of the players as more information comes to light’The AFL has declared it is prepared to act over “deeply concerning” sexual assault alleg
World
theguardian.com
18.08.2026
Cincinnati Open: Williams sisters fall in doubles while Zverev advances
Alexander Zverev survives third-round scare versus Terrance Atmane while Venus, Serena Williams lose in doubles return.
World
aljazeera.com
18.08.2026
Chinese company unveils new ‘Superman’ humanoid robot
Chinese company unveils new ‘Superman’ humanoid robot
World
aljazeera.com
18.08.2026
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