An attendee reacts to election results during a primary election night event for Abdul El-Sayed, a progressive candidate in the Democratic primary for U.S. Senate in Michigan, Wednesday, Aug. 5, 2026, at the Majestic Theatre in Detroit. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson)

    Taipei Says China’s Traffic Control Order for Taiwan Strait During Typhoon Is ‘Ridiculous’

    TAIPEI, Aug 8 (Reuters) – China’s attempt to implement ⁠traffic ⁠control measures on shipping ⁠heading into the Taiwan Strait during Typhoon Dolphin is “ridiculous”, Taipei ​said, adding that Beijing has no right to restrict access to international waters. China, which ‌views democratically governed Taiwan as ‌its own territory, also claims the strategic strait through which…

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      Daily Market Price Updates and Commentary 7th August 2026

        ICE Futures U.S. Sugar No.11 Contract Settlement (cUS$/lb) Open High Low Last Volume O/I Life High Life Low Oct26 16.45 0.88 ▲ 15.55 16.50 15.49 16.49 207,651 507,918 20.67 13.70 Mar27 17.33 0.84 ▲ 16.46 17.38 16.39 17.36 105,625 315,046 19.14 14.42 May27 17.03 0.75 ▲ 16.22 17.05 16.16 17.05 58,559 94,160 17.99 14.29…

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        Man City deal Barcelona a Rodri reality check

        1 The board at La Liga champions Barcelona have been afforded something of a reality check courtesy of their counterparts at Premier League giants Manchester City. This comes amid confirmation that the former have seen an opening offer for the services of Sky Blues standout Rodri rejected. The name of midfielder Rodri has of course…

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          Elon Musk Is Building the Biggest Building in the World

          Tesla and SpaceX confirmed Thursday they will build Terafab, a semiconductor megafactory in Grimes County, Texas, with a first-phase investment of $16.8 billion. Once complete, the complex is planned to exceed 100 million square feet, more than five times the size of China’s New Century Global Center and larger than the Pentagon, Apple Park and…

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