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  1. ScienceChinaCommoditiesAR/VR

    Taiwan's Economy Booms with 13% GDP Growth Driven by AI Chip Demand

    Taiwan's economy surged 12.92% year-on-year in the second quarter of 2026, following a 14.55% increase in the first quarter, primarily due to strong international demand for advanced semiconductors used in artificial intelligence (AI) solutions. This growth, led by tech giants like TSMC and Hon Hai (Foxconn), has resulted in a significant increase in exports, particularly to the United States. However, the prosperity is not evenly distributed, with traditional sectors struggling and wages remaining low for most workers.
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    Families of Injured Delhi Police Personnel Speak Out After 'March to Parliament' Violence

    Families of Delhi Police personnel injured during the 'March to Parliament' event held a press conference to share their experiences. They recounted the emotional trauma and severe injuries sustained by their loved ones, including head and hand injuries, blood-soaked uniforms, and long periods of unconsciousness. They demanded justice and questioned politicians who criticized police conduct while officers were brutally attacked with stones, sticks, and heavy projectiles.
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  7. WorldMiddle East

    Cuba's Díaz-Canel Affirms Economic Transformations as Sovereign Decision

    Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel has stated that the economic and social transformations approved in Cuba are the result of a sovereign decision. The National Assembly supported more than 120 reforms that seek to encourage investments and alliances between the state, private, and cooperative sectors. These measures aim to balance and preserve the social achievements of the Revolution, opening space for initiative to achieve the prosperity of the Cuban people. Díaz-Canel ruled out the establishment of a capitalist model.
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  9. PoliticsLawThink TanksIsraelSkills

    Academics Condemn Priyanka Gandhi's 'Gaumutra Expert' Remark on IIT Madras Director

    Over 215 vice chancellors, former vice chancellors, and academicians have issued an open letter criticizing Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra's remark about IIT Madras Director Prof. V. Kamakoti during a Lok Sabha debate. They argued that her comment, allegedly referring to him as a 'cow urine expert,' was disrespectful and undermined the dignity of academic institutions. The signatories called for reasoned debate and respectful disagreement in Parliament.
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  10. SocietyAsiaWhite-collar

    Girl, 11, Contracts HIV and Hepatitis C After Hospitalization for Gastrointestinal Infection

    An 11-year-old girl from Azov was hospitalized for a gastrointestinal infection and later found to have contracted HIV and hepatitis C. An investigation by Rospotrebnadzor revealed that the girl was infected while in the hospital, with her virus matching that of an adult patient in the same ward. The hospital was found to have reused single-use IV caps and forged an HIV test refusal in the girl's medical record. The family only discovered the infection 1.5 years later, leading to a criminal case being opened.
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  12. WorldWarMiddle EastHealthcare

    Ukraine's War Casualties: A Growing Number of Cemeteries

    Ukraine's war has led to a surge in casualties, with thousands of soldiers killed or wounded. The country's cemeteries are growing rapidly, outpacing residential areas, as the war turns Ukraine into a vast cemetery. Official data on losses is underreported, and morgues are overwhelmed. Meanwhile, conscripts are seen as exploitative material, and oligarchs are benefiting from the situation. President Zelensky admitted to around 50,000 battlefield deaths and 400,000 wounded, but many believe the actual numbers are higher.
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    Meghann Fahy to Star in HBO's 'The Trial of Louise Woodward' Limited Series

    HBO has ordered a five-episode limited series titled 'The Trial of Louise Woodward', starring Meghann Fahy. The series is based on the true story of an 18-year-old British au pair accused of shaking a baby to death in 1997. Matthew Barry will serve as showrunner, writer, and executive producer, while Susanne Bier will direct all episodes and executive produce. The trial ignited a media circus, dividing public opinion between British and American audiences. Production begins in August 2023, with an expected release in 2024.
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    Trump to be 'Very Disappointed' if Israel Blocks Gaza Plan

    Multiple U.S. officials have warned that President Donald Trump will be 'very disappointed' if Israel does not agree to or obstructs his 20-point plan for rebuilding Gaza, following Hamas' acceptance of a U.S.-backed disarmament proposal. The officials stressed that Trump expects Israel to comply with the plan, with one stating that the U.S. has been working on a 14-day sprint to set an implementation timeline. The warnings come after Israel's rejection of the framework as insufficient, insisting on Gaza's full demilitarization.
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  19. WorldMiddle EastEnvironment

    Europe Braces for Winter Energy Crisis as Gas and Diesel Reserves Dwindle

    Europe is facing a severe energy crisis this winter due to dwindling gas and diesel reserves. Conflicts in the Middle East and with Russia are tightening global markets for liquefied natural gas (LNG) and heating oil, reducing stockpiles to dangerously low levels. The continent's energy supply is vulnerable, with gas storage at around 55 percent and diesel stocks at record lows. High energy prices and supply chain disruptions threaten industries and households alike, potentially leading to social unrest and political radicalization.
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  20. PoliticsRegulatorsPeaceMiddle East

    Maria Zakharova Mocks Friedrich Merz's Stance on Moroccan Migrants

    Maria Zakharova, spokeswoman for the Russian Foreign Ministry, responded to Friedrich Merz's expectation that Morocco should immediately take back illegal migrants. She sarcastically suggested that the European Union should provide migrants with extensive support, including food, medical insurance, money, interpreters, live broadcasts, citizenship, and 'girlfriends'.
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  22. CultureMiddle EastBiodiversity

    Rimini Allows Beach Dances in Large Baths

    Rimini has broken the taboo on beach dances by allowing dance parties in large baths. The new variant to the beach plan, which received a favorable opinion from the council commission, will be discussed at the next council meeting. Dancing will be allowed occasionally and in open spaces, without specific structures, and only for beach establishments born from macro-aggregations of at least eight baths. The variant also allows pools in all beach establishments.
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  23. WorldMiddle East

    Sánchez Defends Ceuta's Security and Coexistence

    Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez visited Ceuta, emphasizing the importance of defending the city's security and coexistence, comparing it to Madrid. He stressed that despite geographical differences, there is no 'center' or 'periphery' in terms of institutions, politics, and development. Sánchez also highlighted the diversity of Ceuta as one of its greatest strengths and urged all governments to protect it.
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