Chen Xingtong & Harimoto Crown Singles at WTT Champions Yokohama
Chen Xingtong and Tomokazu Harimoto captured singles titles at WTT Champions Yokohama with thrilling comebacks and strategic heroics on the table.
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Cirstea Stages Comeback to Beat Yuan Yue, Reaches Cincinnati Last 16
Romanian veteran Sorana Cirstea came from a set down to beat Yuan Yue of the Chinese mainland 6-7(2), 6-4, 6-4 at the WTA Cincinnati Open, advancing to the round of 16.
Trump’s Alaska Summit with Putin: A ‘Feel-Out Meeting’
Trump calls his Alaska summit with Putin a ‘feel-out meeting’, leaving room for a potential three-way talk with Ukrainian President Zelenskyy.
Trump Declares ‘Liberation Day’, Deploys National Guard to DC
President Trump deploys National Guard in Washington, D.C., invokes Home Rule Act for federal control of the city’s police and promises similar actions in other cities.
Ambassador Xie Feng Champions Music as Bridge to Peace at DC Gala
At a DC gala, Ambassador Xie Feng hailed music as a bridge to peace, connecting hearts across borders at the WIPAC Winners’ Classic Circle Concert.
Colombian Senator Miguel Uribe Turbay Dies After Campaign Shooting
Colombia mourns the death of Senator and presidential candidate Miguel Uribe Turbay, shot two months ago at a rally. The nation now faces political uncertainty and debate over campaign safety.
UNSC Holds Emergency Meeting Over Gaza and Israel’s Takeover Plan
The UN Security Council convened on Aug. 10 to debate Israel’s plan to seize Gaza City and evacuate 1M residents amid growing humanitarian concerns.
Trump Declares ‘Liberation Day’ in DC with National Guard Deployment
President Trump calls it ‘Liberation Day’ in DC as he deploys the National Guard and federalizes the police to combat rising crime.
India Rallies to Boycott US Brands After Trump’s 50% Tariffs
Calls to boycott US brands like McDonald’s and Apple grow in India after Trump’s 50% tariff, as Modi and entrepreneurs push #MakeInIndia.
6.1-Magnitude Earthquake Rattles Balikesir, Türkiye: 1 Dead, 29 Injured
A 6.1-magnitude earthquake struck Türkiye’s Balikesir province, killing one and injuring 29. Buildings collapsed in Sindirgi, tremors reached Istanbul, and aftershocks followed.