International Hot News — 10 August 2026
China: Typhoon Dolphin has hit China’s eastern coast, with more than 1 million people evacuated as authorities warned of flooding and dangerous weather conditions.
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United States–Russia: The U.S. Senate has advanced a major bill proposing stronger sanctions against Russia, particularly targeting its energy sector. The legislation now faces consideration in the House.
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U.S. Tariffs: A group of 25 Democratic-led U.S. states has sued the Trump administration, challenging the legality of the latest U.S. tariff measures.
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Iran: The United States has sanctioned a Dubai-based cryptocurrency exchange, alleging that it helped process millions of dollars connected to Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps. �
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China Technology: Chinese humanoid-robot company Unitree has priced its Shanghai IPO at 150.8 yuan per share, giving the company a valuation of roughly 61 billion yuan ($9 billion).
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Democratic Republic of Congo: The current Ebola outbreak has exceeded 4,000 confirmed cases, marking a major escalation in the outbreak.
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Global Markets: U.S. stocks ended last week strongly, with the S&P 500 closing at a record high, helped by expectations around interest rates.
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Typhoon Dolphin hits China's east coast, over 1 million evacuated
US Senate passes Russia sanctions championed by Graham; US House
