<div><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=0htMaj_0uoz6UXh00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=0htMaj_0uoz6UXh00" width="450" height="301" > BEIJING (Reuters) - Chinese technology conglomerate Huawei and BAIC Motor on Tuesday launched their first jointly developed electric vehicle (EV). Prices for the Stelato S9 sedan start at 399,800 yuan ($55,925.47). ($1 = 7.1488 Chinese yuan renminbi) (Reporting by Beijing newsroom; Editing by David Goodman) <nbtemplate data-id="AdPlaceholder" data-content="JTdCJTdE"></nbtemplate></div>

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Business Insider

A black market of Nvidia chips used to power advanced AI systems is booming in China despite US export controls, the Times reported.

Nvidia chips used to power advanced AI are finding their way to the Chinese military despite US blockade

Reuters

TAIPEI (Reuters) -Taiwan's total defence budget is set to reach a new high of T$647 billion ($19.74 billion) next year as the island seeks to boost defensive self-reliance and cooperation with democratic partners, President Lai Ching-te said on Tuesday.

Taiwan's defence budget will hit new record next year, president says

BEIJING (Reuters) - Tesla is performing a remote recall of 1.7 million vehicles in China with an over-the-air software update, the state market regulator said on Tuesday. The recall in Tesla's second-largest market involves imported Model S and X vehicles and China-made Model 3 and Y vehicles that could fail to detect when the front trunk lid is unlocked, resulting in potential safety hazards, the State Administration for Market Regulation said in a statement.

Tesla to fix 1.7 million vehicles in China, says market regulator

Business Times

In a stark warning reminiscent of Cold War-era tensions, Russian President Vladimir Putin has cautioned the United States against deploying long-range missiles in Germany, signaling that such actions would provoke Russia to station similar nuclear-capable missiles closer to Western borders. The warning comes amid escalating geopolitical friction between the two nuclear powers.

Putin Threatens to Station Nuclear Missiles Near Western Borders if U.S. Proceeds with German Deployment

TOKYO (Reuters) -Japan's biggest steelmaker, Nippon Steel Corp., has hired former U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo to help with its effort to acquire U.S. Steel, the Japanese company said on Saturday.

Nippon Steel hires Mike Pompeo to advise on U.S. Steel deal

Missouri State

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. -- As state treasurer, Vivek Malek pushed Missouri's main retirement system to pull its investments from Chinese companies, making Missouri among the first nationally to do so. Now Malek is touting the Chinese divestment as he seeks reelection in an Aug. 6 Republican primary against challengers who also are denouncing financial connections to China.

Amid tensions with China, some US states are purging Chinese companies from their investments

The Associated Press

WASHINGTON (AP) — Four Indo-Pacific countries attending the NATO summit issued a joint statement Thursday to “strongly condemn the illicit military cooperation” between Russia and North Korea, showing how the military alliance and its Pacific partners are forging closer ties to counter what they see as shared security threats.

Faced with threats from Russia and its Asian supporters, NATO and Indo-Pacific partners get closer

The Independent

 Germany and the Philippines agreed Sunday to rapidly finalize a defense pact that would allow joint military training and possible sale of German weapons to address security threats, including China’s growing aggression in the South China Sea, which Manila’s defense chief said was “the sole cause of tensions” and conflicts in the disputed waters.China has long claimed much of the entire seaway, a key global trade and security route, and vowed to defend its territorial interests at all costs.Philippine Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro said the proposed Arrangement on Defense Cooperation that he and Defense Minister Boris Pistorius discussed in...

Germany and the Philippines agree to rapidly finalize a defense pact to address security threats

CARACAS (Reuters) - Brazil announced a diplomatic agreement on Monday that will allow it to represent the interests of Argentina and Peru in Caracas, after Venezuela severed ties with the two nations following its contested presidential vote.

Brazil, Venezuela reach deal after diplomatic ruptures following contested election

MEXICO CITY/NEW YORK (Reuters) -The Mexican peso touched its weakest against the U.S. dollar in nearly two years before paring much of the losses back, as concerns the U.S. economy could be headed for a recession added to recent peso weakness as a popular global trade unwinds.

Mexican peso pares losses, remains volatile on US recession fears

CARACAS (Reuters) -Venezuela's Defense Minister Vladimir Padrino on Tuesday reaffirmed the military's "absolute loyalty" to President Nicolas Maduro, amid an on-going dispute over the country's contested presidential election results.

Venezuela defense minister reaffirms military's loyalty to Maduro

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WASHINGTON (Reuters) -Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris selected Minnesota Governor Tim Walz to be her running mate on Tuesday, choosing a progressive policy champion and a plain speaker from America's heartland to help win over rural, white voters.

Kamala Harris picks Minnesota's Tim Walz for vice president

(Reuters) - Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni visited China at the end of July to boost co-operation with the world's second-largest economy and reset trade ties after leaving the Belt and Road infrastructure investment scheme.

Factbox-Deals signed by Italy and China after PM Meloni's trip

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Foodie in Chicago

Shortly before 3 AM, people in the Chicago area may have felt their houses shake as a 3.4-magnitude earthquake occurred about 60 miles west of the city. (CHICAGO) The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported a 3.4-magnitude earthquake around Somonauk, IL. Somonauk is in DeKalb and LaSalle Counties, 64 miles west of Chicago.

Did You Feel the Earthquake?

(Reuters) - The United States is imposing sanctions on Paraguayan tobacco company Tabacalera del Este, accusing it of giving financial support to ex-President Horacio Cartes, who has been implicated in corrupt activities, U.S. officials said on Tuesday.

US slaps sanctions on Paraguay tobacco company over ties to ex-president

ABUJA (Reuters) - Nigeria has detained some tailors for making Russian flags that were waved during anti-government protests this week in northern states, the state secret police said, in a move that underscores concerns about increased Russian activity in western Africa.

Nigeria detains tailors who made Russian flags for anti-government protests

(Reuters) -Uber's second-quarter results beat Wall Street estimates on the back of steady demand for its ride-sharing and food-delivery services, sending the company's shares up 5% on Tuesday.

Uber's second-quarter results beat on ride-sharing demand

Local media reported that while Japanese authorities believe the ship made a mistake, its captain is still being questioned for the 20-minute incident.

Japan is scrambling to explain why its naval destroyer pushed into Chinese waters where Beijing was conducting live-fire drills near Taiwan

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David Heitz

A bill quietly introduced this spring in the Colorado legislature to decriminalize the possession of drug paraphernalia obtained by harm reductionists has become law. As low-key as the legislation was introduced, the bill was signed into law without fanfare June 6. It garnered little to no media attention.

Colorado legalizes needles, pipes for meth and crack if obtained by harm reduction group

WashingtonExaminer

Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump recently said Taiwan needs to do more for its defense. And he’s right. In an interview with Bloomberg, the former president was asked if he would defend Taiwan against China. The Chinese Communist Party routinely violates Taiwan’s sovereignty and has threatened to take over the island nation. CCP General Secretary Xi Jinping […]

Trump is right on Taiwan

BEIJING (Reuters) - Chinese technology conglomerate Huawei and BAIC Motor on Tuesday launched their first jointly developed electric vehicle (EV). Prices for the Stelato S9 sedan start at 399,800 yuan ($55,925.47).

China's Huawei and BAIC Motor launch first jointly developed EV

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