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Hong Kong Court Convicts Tiananmen Vigil Organizers on August 21
Hong Kong court convicts Lee Cheuk-yan and Chow Hang-tung of inciting subversion for organizing Tiananmen vigils. Both face up to 10 years in prison. Sentencing delayed to next week.

ACE Robotics CEO: Humanoid Robot Brains to Reach ‘ChatGPT Moment’ by Late 2027 via Embodied AI
Humanoid robots could be heading toward a major advance in AI. On August 21, 2026, ACE Robotics Chairman Wang Xiaogang said embodied AI may reach a “ChatGPT moment” by the end of 2027. The aim is to help robots understand and respond to unfamiliar real-world situations instead of simply following fixed commands. As world models…

Trump Threatens ‘Economic D-Day’ Against Iran as War Enters New Phase on August 21
Trump vows ‘economic D-Day’ against Iran with unprecedented sanctions. Treasury Secretary Bessent promises details August 24. Oil rises to $94 as global allies face pressure to join blockade.

Ethereum (ETH) Surges 29% to $2,422 on Record $220M Spot ETF Inflow and Whale Outflows
Ethereum climbed more than 28% over the past 24 hours to trade near $2,409 on August 21, 2026. The rally added $12.4 billion to its market cap, now at $289.4 billion. A record $220.77 million flowed into US spot Ethereum ETFs on August 20, the highest daily inflow since October 28, 2025. Whales pulled large…

Stock Market Today: S&P 500 Futures Gain Amid Iran Sanction Threats; Ross Stores Rallies 9% on Strong Q2 Beat
S&P 500 futures climbed 0.2% on Friday, August 21, 2026, following Thursday’s decline. Dow futures gained 65 points, while Nasdaq 100 futures advanced 0.4%. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent warned the US will impose “the toughest sanctions in history” on Iran. Ross Stores shares jumped 7.92% in after-hours trading on a strong second-quarter earnings beat. Why…

FTSE 100 Today: UK Stocks Edge Up 0.16% as Antofagasta and Mining Rally Mask Weak Retail Sales
The FTSE 100 edged 0.16% higher on August 21, 2026, as stronger metals prices lifted London-listed mining stocks. Antofagasta led the gains with a 4.3% jump, while gold, silver and copper also moved higher. The rise came despite a weaker UK consumer picture. Retail sales fell 0.5% in July, adding to concerns over household spending….

Stock Market Close: Sensex Ends Flat at 77,540, Nifty Holds 24,200 as Bank Gains Offset IT and Auto Drag
Sensex closed nearly flat at 77,540 on Friday, up marginally from the previous close of 77,537.72. The Nifty50 held near 24,235, against Thursday’s close of 24,231.85. Banking and financial stocks like HDFC Life and Power Grid cushioned the index, while IT, FMCG, and auto shares dragged. The muted session reflected cautious global cues as Brent…

41 Sick in Multistate E. coli and Salmonella Outbreak Tied to Minnesota Sprouts, August 21
Minnesota and Wisconsin health officials warn consumers to avoid Everything Sprouts and Calco alfalfa sprouts after 41 people became ill with E. coli and salmonella in a multistate outbreak.

Alibaba (BABA, 9988.HK) Stock Falls 3% to HK$125 After Profit Plunges 76%
Alibaba shares fell 3% to HK$125 on Friday after quarterly net income plunged 76%. Net income attributable to shareholders dropped to RMB10.54 billion from RMB43.12 billion a year earlier. Revenue still rose 9% to RMB268.95 billion, beating consensus estimates. The gap between growth and profit came from a sharp jump in AI spending. Investors weighed…