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GDP Forecast After Strong First-Half Growth

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A 46 segment × 3 exposure HDR panorama of the Hong Kong night skyline. Taken from Lugard Road at Victoria Peak .

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South China Morning Post World

Hong Kong to Raise 2026 GDP Forecast After Strong First-Half Growth

Finance Chief Paul Chan pledges to promote global yuan use following debut of offshore Chinese government bond futures.

Aug 2, 2026, 6:42 AM South China Morning Post World

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Netflix’s Q3 Earnings Forecast Misses Wall Street Expectations, Shares Drop Nearly 8%

Netflix projects third-quarter revenue and earnings below analyst forecasts and plans to reduce disclosure on viewing hours amid a competitive streaming landscape.

CNA Latest News | Jul 16, 2026, 8:59 PM

Verena Utzinger, President, SABC attends the « Talking Business Africa II » interactive session during the Wolrd invesment Forum 2018, palais des Nations. 24 October 2018. UNCTAD Photo by Violaine Martin

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Zambia Faces Economic Challenges Ahead of August 13 Vote Amid Regional Tensions

After stabilizing its economy post-Covid-19 default, Zambia's next administration must navigate tough policy decisions to sustain growth, while regional conflicts disrupt global oil supplies.

Africanews | Jul 30, 2026, 3:27 PM

Quarterly gross domestic product compared to Federal Funds Rate.

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Government Report to Reveal US Economic Performance Amid Iran Conflict

The upcoming report will detail the US economy's resilience during inflationary pressures linked to the Iran war and a global oil shock.

ABC Top Stories | Jul 30, 2026, 10:24 AM

Secretary of State Dean Rusk , President Lyndon B. Johnson , and Secretary of Defense Robert McNamara at a meeting in the Cabinet Room of the White House.

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Japan Lowers Growth Forecast for Fiscal 2026 Amid Rising Energy Costs

Higher oil prices linked to Middle East tensions have led Japan's government to reduce its economic growth outlook for the current fiscal year, while projecting a budget surplus return in 2027.

CNA Latest News | Jul 30, 2026, 3:01 AM

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Netflix Faces Growth Challenges Amid Competition, Explores New Revenue Streams

As Netflix prepares to report its second-quarter results, the streaming giant confronts slowing revenue growth and user engagement declines, while exploring bids for major sports rights and platform acquisitions.

CNA Latest News | Jul 15, 2026, 10:16 AM

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China's Economic Growth Slows Sharply, Missing Annual Target

Weak domestic demand and rising oil prices linked to the Iran war overshadow strong export gains in China’s second quarter.

BBC World | Jul 15, 2026, 5:33 AM

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China’s GDP Growth Slows to 4.3%, Marking Slowest Pace in Over Three Years

Industrial production grew 5.4% in early 2026, but weak consumption and fragile economic momentum weigh on outlook.

Nikkei Asia | Jul 15, 2026, 4:04 AM

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Team USA Faces Tough Questions After 4-1 Loss to Belgium in 2026 World Cup

The US Men's National Team's recent defeat to Belgium in Seattle recalls the 2014 World Cup loss but highlights a more nuanced trajectory of growth over the past 12 years.

Fox News Latest | Jul 7, 2026, 4:47 PM

Typhoon Prapiroon formed in the western Pacific on July 31, 2006, off the coast of Luzon, the northernmost of the Philippine Islands. The tropical depression strengthened to storm status in the next day after crossing Luzon, and reached typhoon status by early August 2, as it continued east-northeast across the South China Sea towards the Asian mainland. The storm system was blamed for some six deaths in the Philippines as it crossed the island. As of August 3, it was predicted to make landfall in southern China not far from Hainan Island, packing forecasted winds around 115 kilometers per hour (73 miles per hour). Fishing boats were ordered into port, and rescue teams were being prepared for possible flooding and landslides. This photo-like image was acquired by the Moderate Resolution Imaging Spectroradiometer (MODIS) on the Aqua satellite on August 2, 2006, at 1:50 p.m. local time (05:50 UTC). Prapiroon had a very well-defined spiral shape and active thunderstorm systems (bright, puffy clouds) close to the eyewall. Prapiroon at the time the Aqua satellite passed overhead had a partially opened eye: the center of the storm still had some light cloud cover. Sustained winds in the storm system were estimated to be around 120 kilometers per hour (75 miles per hour) around the time the image was captured, according to the University of Hawaii’s Tropical Storm Information Center. The high-resolution image provided above is provided at the full MODIS spatial resolution (level of detail) of 250 meters per pixel. The MODIS Rapid Response System provides this image at additional resolutions.

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Public Anger in Hong Kong Over Low Typhoon Signal During 2006 Typhoon Prapiroon

The Hong Kong Observatory faced criticism for not raising the storm warning above No. 3 as Typhoon Prapiroon brought severe winds, putting workers and residents at risk.

South China Morning Post World | Aug 2, 2026, 4:15 AM

The City of Houston developed rapidly in the 19th century due in large part to its capacity for shipping and transportation. This was made possible by waterways, such as Buffalo Bayou, and railroads, five of which radiated from the city in 1861. Houston's industrial center, the warehouse district, grew up east of Main Street, along the banks of Buffalo Bayou. In 1860, Samuel May Williams sold this property to Houston physician D.F. Stuart, who built a warehouse in the 1880s for cotton storage. The Lottman brothers purchased the site in 1893 and converted the building into a mattress factory. In 1904, they sold the property to H.F. Spalti, vice-president of Olive & Myers Manufacturing Company of Dallas. Spalti and Company President W.B. Myers started Myers-Spalti on this site. J.A. Grieves assisted them in developing the Houston branch of their successful mattress and furniture factory. The original warehouse housed the millwork and planning sections of the company. Built in 1905, Warehouse Number Two housed the shipping, cabinetry and finishing departments, and Warehouse Number Three contained the printing and management offices. By 1907, a rail line extended onto the property from nearby tracks. Myers-Spalti added a fourth warehouse for storage in 1909 and additional structures in the 1920s. The company moved operations in the 1950s. The development of Houston's industrial architecture can be seen in this site's building styles, which range from brick and heavy timber to concrete slab and columns. Since the 1950s, the buildings have housed hardware sales, electronics and manufacturing, storage and other light industrial businesses. The structures were once part of a city marketplace project and later developed into residential housing. Location 29° 45.612? N, 95° 20.815?

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Houston Texans’ 2025 Win Total Set at 9.5 Amid Offensive Line Concerns for CJ Stroud

Despite a strong 12-5 record last season, the Houston Texans face questions about their offensive line as they aim for continued success in 2025.

Fox News Latest | Aug 1, 2026, 5:30 PM

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NRL Round Highlights: Warriors Lead Titans, Roosters Dominate Dragons, Broncos Edge Knights

On August 1, 2026, key NRL matches saw the New Zealand Warriors strengthen their top-four position against the Gold Coast Titans, the Sydney Roosters secure a commanding win over the St George Illawarra Dragons, and the Brisbane Broncos keep finals hopes alive with a victory over the Newcastle Knights.

ABC Australia News | Aug 1, 2026, 6:25 AM

FIFA Ballon D‘OR Awards, FIFA Museum, Zurich

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Asian Football Confederation Chief Welcomes FIFA's Reversal on World Cup Stake Sale

Sheikh Salman bin Ebrahim Al-Khalifa emphasizes transparency and consultation after FIFA scraps plan to sell a stake in World Cup events.

CNA Latest News | Aug 1, 2026, 5:35 AM

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Sony Reports Over 30% Rise in Quarterly Profit, Raises Full-Year Forecast

Sony Group's net profit exceeded $2 billion in the first fiscal quarter, driven by growth in chips, music, and games sectors, while the impact of a recent earthquake on production remains uncertain.

Nikkei Asia | Jul 31, 2026, 6:10 AM

This is a high-resolution image of the United States Declaration of Independence ( article - text ). This image is a version of the 1823 William Stone facsimile — Stone may well have used a wet pressing process (that removed ink from the original document onto a contact sheet for the purpose of making the engraving).

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US GDP Growth Slows to 1.5% in Q2 2026 Amid Inflation and Trade Deficit

Economic growth in the United States slowed sharply in the second quarter of 2026, driven by supply shocks from tariffs and rising oil prices, according to a recent BEA report.

Al Jazeera | Jul 30, 2026, 11:33 PM

Angel Peak FAA (Federal Aviation Administration) Station photographed in December of 2018.

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FAA Deputy Administrator Chris Rocheleau Returns to Private Sector Role at NBAA

Chris Rocheleau, former acting FAA administrator, is leaving the agency to rejoin the National Business Aviation Association as COO.

The Hill | Jul 30, 2026, 10:30 PM

St George Illawarra Dragons and North Queensland Cowboys players competing in the second NRL game to be played in the regional Australian city of Rockhampton, Queensland on 28 August 2021. The North Queensland Cowboys won the match 38-26. The game attracted a crowd of 4,487. The Round 24 game was the second of two NRL games played in Rockhampton over two consecutive weeks with the attendance boosted by the presence of a Queensland-based team. (1,624 more people attended the second game compared to the previous week's game at Browne Park between Wests Tigers and Cronulla Sharks.)

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Sydney Roosters Score 82 Points in Highest NRL Win in 91 Years

The Sydney Roosters delivered a dominant 82-12 victory over North Queensland in Townsville, marking the highest winning score in the NRL since 1935.

ABC Australia News | Jul 30, 2026, 4:55 PM

Former Site of the Central Plains Bureau of the CPC Central Committee

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China to Hold Fifth Central Committee Plenum in October Amid Economic Challenges

The ruling Communist Party's Politburo acknowledges economic difficulties and plans measures to support growth in the second half of 2026.

CNA Latest News | Jul 30, 2026, 9:29 AM

Portions of Oman, The United Arab Emirates and Iran are seen at the Strait of Hormuz (26.0N, 56.0E) in this view. A number of ship wakes can be seen in the area of the strait. Sunglint in the Persian Gulf to the northwest, accentuates the complex currents and oil slicks, seen as dark toned blue streaks on the surface. Qeshm Island, just off the coast of Iran, can be seen on the edge of the photo.

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Japan Turns to Canadian Crude Amid Strait of Hormuz Supply Disruptions

Asian countries, including Japan, are increasingly relying on Canadian crude oil from the Trans Mountain pipeline as uncertainty over oil supplies through the Strait of Hormuz grows.

Al Jazeera | Jul 30, 2026, 2:29 AM

Josh Kennedy clearance during the AFL round two match between the Western Bulldogs and Sydney on 31 March 2017 at the Etihad Stadium in Melbourne, Victoria.

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Lachie Kennedy and Torrie Lewis Shine Amid Challenging Weather at Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games

Australia's athletics team delivers standout performances despite heavy rain at Scotstoun Stadium, with Kennedy winning silver in men's 100m and Lewis securing bronze in women's 100m.

ABC Australia News | Jul 28, 2026, 11:16 PM

Five fingers peak. Quartzite sandstone Huangshizhai Zhangjiajie Wulingyuan Hunan, China. Panorama 2012.

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Chinese Brands Gain Ground at Home and Abroad Amid Growing Cultural Curiosity

Chinese brands are increasingly favored by domestic consumers and expanding overseas, reflecting a shift in perception and rising interest in Chinese culture and design.

CNA Latest News | Jul 28, 2026, 10:25 PM

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Hong Kong’s Student Housing Market Surges Amid Rising Non-Local Enrolment

Investment in Hong Kong’s commercial real estate has surged, driven by strong demand in the student housing sector amid a sharp increase in non-local student admissions.

South China Morning Post World | Jul 27, 2026, 8:53 AM

The arrival of El Niño in the tropical Pacific Ocean triggers a cascade of changes in tropical rainfall and wind patterns that echo around the globe. For the United States, the most significant impact is a shift in the path of the mid-latitude jet streams. These swift, high-level winds play a major role in separating warm and cool air masses and steering storms from the Pacific across the U.S. This map illustrates the typical impacts of El Niño on U.S. winter weather. During El Niño, the Pacific jet stream is more reliable across the southern tier of the United States. Southern and interior Alaska and the Pacific Northwest tend to be warmer than average, and the southern tier of U.S. states—from California to the Carolinas—tends to be wetter than average. Farther north, the Ohio and Upper Mississippi River Valleys may be drier than usual. One or more of these climate patterns have occurred during many El Niño events in the past. That doesn’t mean that all of these impacts happen during every episode. Every event is somewhat different. In other words, the influence of El Niño on U.S. winter climate is a matter of probability, not certainty. El Niño and La Niña are opposite phases of a natural climate pattern across the tropical Pacific Ocean that swings back and forth every 3-7 years on average. El Niño and La Niña alternately warm and cool large areas of the tropical Pacific—the world’s largest ocean—which significantly influences where and how much it rains there. Like a boulder dropped into a stream, this shift in the location of tropical rainfall disrupts the atmospheric circulation patterns that connect the tropics with the middle latitudes, which in turn modifies the mid-latitude jet streams. By modifying the jet streams, El Niño and La Niña can affect temperature and precipitation across the United States and other parts of the world. The influence on the U.S. is strongest during the winter (December-February), but it may linger into early spring.

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Super El Niño Expected to Cause Major Economic Losses Across Africa

African Development Bank warns of a $10 billion to $20 billion economic impact and lasting effects on GDP due to a strong El Niño event.

Africanews | Jul 27, 2026, 8:08 AM

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China Chipmaker CXMT Shares Surge 470% in Shanghai Trading Debut

CXMT's market value tops China's stock market, surpassing ICBC after Asia's largest IPO in 2026.

CNA Latest News | Jul 27, 2026, 2:52 AM