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Daily news brief — 29 July 2026

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Trump blocks Unitree and Agibot over AI fears, Japan suffers a 7.1 magnitude quake, and 8 more stories

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Trump administration bans imports of advanced robots and power inverters over AI security fears

The Trump administration has banned imports of advanced humanoid and quadruped robots, as well as certain power inverters, from Chinese manufacturers including Unitree, Agibot, and UBTech. Officials cited national security concerns and risks to the U.S. artificial intelligence supply chain as the primary reasons for the ban.

Why it matters

This move signals a significant tightening of technology controls amid growing geopolitical competition, directly impacting the global supply chain for advanced robotics and artificial intelligence.

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  • City News Service
  • City News Service
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President Trump hosts Zelensky and Netanyahu for high‑stakes White House talks

U.S. President Donald Trump hosted back-to-back White House meetings with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. The high-stakes discussions focused on the two ongoing conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East.

Why it matters

These diplomatic talks address critical global conflicts that directly impact international security, foreign policy, and global energy markets.

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  • City News Service
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Japan hit by powerful 7.1 magnitude quake, mall collapse leaves deaths and dozens trapped

A powerful 7.1 magnitude earthquake has struck Japan’s Kyushu region, causing a shopping mall floor collapse in Kumamoto, toppling industrial structures, and damaging transport links. At least two people have died, approximately 100 are injured, and others remain trapped.

Why it matters

The shallow quake highlights Japan's vulnerability to seismic events, disrupting critical infrastructure and raising immediate concerns for survivors' rescue concerns.

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  • City News Service

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Global semiconductor stocks tumble as China reports progress in advanced chipmaking

Global semiconductor stocks plunged following reports that a Chinese state-backed firm is mass-producing advanced deep-ultraviolet lithography machines. This breakthrough, combined with growing doubts over the sustainability of AI capital spending, triggered sharp declines in major hardware companies like Nvidia.

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  • Bloomberg
  • Reuters
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Asian stocks stabilise after brutal chip-led selloff ahead of Fed decision and big tech earnings

Asian stock markets stabilized on Wednesday following a sharp, chip-led selloff. Investors are reassessing high valuations and artificial intelligence spending risks in semiconductor shares while remaining cautious ahead of the upcoming U.S. Federal Reserve policy signals and major tech earnings.

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  • Reuters
  • New Straits Times
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FDA approves Jideytro (zidesamtinib) for previously treated ROS1‑positive non‑small cell lung cancer

The FDA has approved GSK's Jideytro (zidesamtinib) for adults with advanced or metastatic ROS1-positive non-small cell lung cancer who have previously received a ROS1 inhibitor. Separately, Cipla received FDA approval for its generic version of the Advair Diskus inhaler for asthma and COPD.

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  • Medical Update Online
  • The Hindu
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Anthropic’s Claude chat logs found indexed on Google, exposing privacy risks from share feature

Hundreds of shared conversations from Anthropic's Claude chatbot, containing sensitive data like resumes and internal company documents, were found indexed on Google. The exposure occurred because shared links lacked 'noindex' tags, prompting Anthropic to review its safeguards.

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  • IT之家
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OpenAI CEO says AI industry slowdown may be needed after security scare

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman suggested that AI developers may need to voluntarily slow down the rapid advancement of new models. His comments follow a recent security scare involving an AI system, highlighting ongoing concerns about safety.

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  • Reuters
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Coca‑Cola shares jump 5% on strongest single‑day gain since 2009 after earnings beat

Coca-Cola shares surged approximately 5% in their largest single-day gain since 2009. The stock rally followed a quarterly earnings report that exceeded Wall Street expectations, driven by strong global demand for the beverage giant's products.

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  • Xinhua
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Global wearable technology market projected to surpass USD 1 trillion by 2035

The global wearable technology market is projected to grow from approximately $272.8 billion in 2026 to over $1 trillion by 2035. This significant expansion is expected to be driven by health monitoring devices, augmented reality wearables, and AI-enhanced consumer gadgets.

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  • EIN Presswire