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Stories from across Asia reflect the region's complexity: from energy markets and trade relations to corporate accountability, data security and competition in emerging industries like electric vehicles. Whether driven by government policy, corporate behaviour or market forces, developments in Asia often ripple through global supply chains, financial markets and international diplomacy, making regional news essential context for understanding world affairs.

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AI-driven memory crunch jolts India’s smartphone market

  • AI chip demand is driving up smartphone memory costs worldwide
  • India's shipments fell 10% year-on-year, hitting budget phones hardest
  • OnePlus is pulling new launches from Europe and North America

India's smartphone market is experiencing a sharp downturn as a global shortage of memory chips, driven by surging AI data centre demand, pushes up handset prices. Manufacturers such as Samsung, SK Hynix and Micron have redirected production towards high-bandwidth memory used in AI accelerators, which is far more…

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Taco Bell iceberg lettuce identified as source of cyclosporiasis in 5 states

  • Taco Bell iceberg lettuce from a Mexican supplier linked to Cyclospora outbreak
  • Affects Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio and West Virginia restaurants
  • CDC reports 1,645 confirmed US cases; Michigan alone has 5,002

US federal health officials have identified shredded iceberg lettuce imported from Mexico and served at Taco Bell restaurants as a source of Cyclospora, the parasite behind a nationwide surge in cases of severe, watery diarrhoea. A traceback investigation by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and…

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Korn’s Jonathan Davis Joins Yoshiki for Classical Performance of “Freak on a Leash”: Watch

  • Jonathan Davis joined Yoshiki for orchestral "Freak on a Leash" in LA.
  • Part of Yoshiki's two-night "Yoshiki Classical" shows at Walt Disney Concert Hall.
  • Yoshiki played piano then switched to drums during the performance.

Korn frontman Jonathan Davis made a guest appearance alongside Yoshiki, leader of Japanese rock band X Japan, for a classical rendition of Korn's hit "Freak on a Leash." The performance took place during the first of two shows at Walt Disney Concert Hall in Los Angeles, part of…

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China’s Moonshot AI claims Kimi K3 can rival OpenAI and Anthropic

  • Chinese AI firm Moonshot unveiled Kimi K3 with 2.8 trillion parameters, claiming parity with OpenAI and Anthropic, with open-source release planned for 27 July
  • Third-party benchmarks show performance comparable to leading American models; open-source release could disrupt Silicon Valley's commercial AI business models

The company has unveiled a massive new artificial intelligence model it says can take on top American firms.

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China hits back at Trump election claims… as landmark state visit thrown into doubt

  • China rebuts Trump's election-related claims publicly.
  • Row puts planned landmark state visit in doubt.
  • Signals fresh strain in US-China diplomatic relations.

China has responded sharply to comments made by Donald Trump regarding elections, in a row that has now cast doubt over a planned state visit. The dispute marks a fresh point of friction between Washington and Beijing, coming at a time when the two powers have been seeking…

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Garth Brooks Adds More Shows to Tour Launch in Indianapolis

  • Garth Brooks adds two more Indianapolis shows due to demand.
  • Four concerts now set for Gainbridge Fieldhouse, 20-23 August.
  • Tour revives his classic in-the-round Drum Pod stage.

Garth Brooks has added two extra performances to the Indianapolis launch of his new tour, "Blame It All On My Roots," after strong demand for tickets. The additional opening night show on 20th August and a matinee on 23rd August bring the total run to four consecutive concerts,…

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Trump ‘wanted to say even crazier s***’ during election fraud speech as GOP insiders knife ‘loser’ president

  • Trump reportedly wanted harsher rhetoric in an election fraud speech
  • Some GOP insiders reportedly now calling him a "loser"
  • Full article details unavailable to confirm specifics

A Daily Mail report claims that Donald Trump wanted to make even more inflammatory remarks during a recent speech in which he made allegations of election fraud, according to insiders. The article suggests growing friction within Republican circles, with some GOP figures reportedly turning on the president and…

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Is America ready for this quirky Jeep-looking EV that can park itself?

  • Chip Motors unveils a $15,000, 25mph self-parking electric "life utility vehicle".
  • It seats four or six, has 100 miles of range, and charges via a household outlet.
  • Deliveries begin 2027; company eyes full self-driving capability eventually.

Chip Motors, a Miami-based startup, has launched a small, boxy electric vehicle called Chip that blurs the line between a golf cart and a Jeep. The low-speed vehicle (LSV) is capped at 25mph, meaning it can only legally be driven on roads with speed limits of 35mph or…

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Authorities Confirm Taco Bell as Source of Explosive Diarrhea Parasite

  • CDC confirms Taco Bell lettuce as source of Cyclospora parasite outbreak
  • Record cyclosporiasis cases reported across 31 US states
  • Supplier Taylor Farms linked to prior 2013 and 2024 outbreaks

US health authorities have confirmed that Taco Bell restaurants served lettuce contaminated with the parasite Cyclospora, linking the chain to a nationwide outbreak of diarrhoeal illness. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention traced the contamination to lettuce sourced from Mexico and served at Taco Bell branches in…

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IPL 2026 Powers India’s JioStar to $1.14 Billion Quarter and Streaming Record

  • JioStar's Q1 revenue hit $1.14 billion, up 14% year-on-year
  • IPL 2026 drew a record 1.2 billion combined viewers
  • JioHotstar streaming users reached an all-time high of 530 million

JioStar, India's leading media platform, posted revenue of INR10,946 crore ($1.14 billion) for the quarter ending 30 June 2026, a 14% year-on-year rise fuelled by subscription growth and stronger digital advertising. The results were driven largely by the Indian Premier League (IPL) cricket tournament, which reached a combined…

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