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Chinese stocks fell to a one-week low on Tuesday, led by a sharp selloff in technology and semiconductor shares as investors questioned AI-driven valuations. The CSI300 dropped 2.3% alongside declines in key tech indices, mirroring broader market anxiety across Asian markets over rising competition and heavy AI spending.

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi is gearing up for the Duleep Trophy following a standout performance in Zimbabwe, where he emerged as India’s top run-scorer. Appointed as the vice-captain for the East Zone team, this role not only acknowledges his talent but is designed to prepare him for future leadership. The Duleep Trophy will be an important opportunity…

Citigroup has downgraded South Korea to neutral after a year-long overweight stance, citing heightened volatility in AI-linked chip stocks and stretched valuations. While remaining positive on the long-term AI theme, the brokerage retained an overweight rating on Taiwan and upgraded China, signalling a shift in emerging market positioning.