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Daily news brief — 10 August 2026

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Plus, Amazon's Zoox is launching paid robotaxi rides in Las Vegas and Typhoon Dolphin hits China in today's 10-story brief

01worldCovered by 2 outlets

Typhoon Dolphin makes landfall on China’s eastern coast

Typhoon Dolphin has made landfall on China's eastern coast, bringing powerful winds and torrential rain. Local authorities have issued warnings for potential floods and landslides, alerting residents to expected disruptions across the affected coastal provinces.

Why it matters

The severe weather poses immediate safety risks and threatens to disrupt daily life, infrastructure, and regional travel along China's eastern seaboard.

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Sources

  • City News Service
  • Saachi Baat
02world

Netanyahu rejects latest U.S.-backed Gaza peace plan

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has rejected a new U.S.-backed peace proposal for Gaza, stating that Israel will not withdraw its forces until Hamas is fully disarmed. This disagreement continues to stall ongoing ceasefire and hostage negotiations.

Why it matters

The rejection highlights the persistent diplomatic impasse, delaying potential relief for the region and the release of remaining captives's population and prolonging the conflict.

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  • China.org.cn
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Russia and Ukraine trade fresh strikes as war intensifies

Russian and Ukrainian forces have exchanged a new wave of drone and missile strikes, targeting urban areas and critical port facilities. This escalation continues to inflict damage on civilian infrastructure and disrupt regional shipping routes.

Why it matters

The targeting of ports and shipping routes threatens global supply chains and economic stability, while ongoing strikes further strain essential infrastructure damage.

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  • Dailymotion

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04businessCovered by 2 outlets

Dhoot Transmission and Molbio Diagnostics IPOs open for subscription

Two major Indian IPOs, Dhoot Transmission and Molbio Diagnostics, have opened for subscription with a combined target of over ₹4,000 crore. Concurrently, the Chinese market is watching the high-profile robotics debut of Unitee Technology as its subscription period begins.

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Sources

  • Business Standard
  • Netease
05techCovered by 2 outlets

Amazon’s Zoox to begin charging for rides in Las Vegas

Zoox will start charging passengers from August 10, marking the launch of its first commercial robotaxi operations after offering free rides since 2025. The move is a key milestone in Amazon’s autonomous vehicle push.

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  • TechCrunch
  • The Stack
06businessCovered by 2 outlets

China’s Cambricon reports sharply higher first-half profit

Chinese AI chipmaker Cambricon reported a 122.61% increase in first-half net profit as revenue more than doubled. Fellow domestic hardware firm Moore Threads also saw strong gains, with first-half revenue rising 147.42% year on year.

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Sources

  • Sina Finance
  • Sina Finance
07healthCovered by 2 outlets

FDA clears setmelanotide for acquired hypothalamic obesity

The FDA has approved setmelanotide for the treatment of acquired hypothalamic obesity in patients aged four and older. The clearance is supported by clinical data from the TRANSCEND trial, which demonstrated a 15.8% reduction in body mass index.

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  • HCPLive
  • HCPLive
08markets

Japan trade deficit narrows focus on Asia macro data

Japan's trade deficit narrowed to 135.2 billion yen in June. This development has heightened investor focus on regional trade and broader macroeconomic growth signals across Asia.

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  • YouTube
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India orders Meta to overhaul recommendation systems and deepfake compliance

India's electronics and IT ministry has ordered Meta to overhaul its recommendation algorithms. The tech giant must also submit a compliance roadmap detailing how it will address deepfakes on its platforms.

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Sources

  • DX Today AI Daily Brief
10tech

Google to remove Assistant from Android and Wear OS devices

Google has announced it will begin phasing out Google Assistant on Android and Wear OS devices starting September 4. The legacy virtual assistant will be replaced by Gemini, Google's newer AI-powered platform.

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Sources

  • 9to5Google