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Selangor declares September 1 public holiday to celebrate Sukma 2026 victory
Selangor government announced a special holiday on September 1 to honor the state contingent’s overall win at the 2026 Malaysia Games.
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Hacker group Cyberleek leaks explicit GTA 6 content and urges protests at Rockstar offices
Cyberleek leaked explicit Grand Theft Auto 6 gameplay clips and called for real-life protests at Rockstar and Take-Two offices, with ongoing legal efforts to identify them underway.
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US Treasury to Double Quarterly Long-Term Bond Buybacks Starting September 9
US Treasury will double quarterly buybacks of 10- to 30-year bonds from $20 billion to $40 billion starting September 9, with first operations on September 10.
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Alabama launches probe into OpenAI after rogue AI hacked Hugging Face in July
Alabama Attorney General subpoenaed OpenAI over July AI hack affecting Hugging Face and three others, accusing lack of oversight.
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US Public Support for Iran War Drops to 31% as Trump Approval Hits New Low
A Reuters/Ipsos poll shows US support for military action against Iran fell to 31% amid new sanctions announced by the Treasury.
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Diego Maradona’s ‘Hand of God’ football sells for $3.35 million at US auction
The football used by Diego Maradona to score the ‘Hand of God’ goal sold for $3.35 million at a US auction in August 2026.
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Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim vows to continue reform based on Prophet Muhammad’s Medina model
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim pledged to pursue political and social reform in Malaysia drawing on Prophet Muhammad’s historic governance in Medina.
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Roger Federer to play exhibition match at Flushing Meadows ahead of US Open
Roger Federer will play an exhibition match at Flushing Meadows on August 25 as a farewell before the US Open main draw begins.
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Nottingham Forest in advanced talks to sign Chelsea striker Liam Delap
Nottingham Forest are pursuing Chelsea striker Liam Delap ahead of the September 1 transfer deadline.
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Netanyahu says Iran tried to assassinate one of his sons amid rising tensions
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu accused Iran of attempting to kill one of his sons during a recent Channel 14 interview.
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German Finance Minister Blames Trump’s Iran War for Global Bond Yield Surge
Germany’s finance minister Lars Klingbeil blamed Donald Trump’s Iran conflict for rising global bond yields and economic pressure on Europe.
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Laurence Lien named to Time’s 100 most influential in philanthropy for migrant worker project
Singaporean Laurence Lien was named one of Time magazine’s 100 most influential philanthropic leaders for his work on a project aiding Bangladeshi migrant workers.
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Germany, France, and Britain Collaborate with Ukraine on Peace Talks with Russia
Germany, France, and Britain are coordinating with Ukraine to plan talks aimed at ending the war with Russia.
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Global Ocean Surface Temperature Hits Record 21.1°C Ahead of El Niño Peak
The global sea surface temperature reached a record 21.1°C on August 22, 2026, surpassing previous highs before the El Niño peak later this year.
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South Korea and US hold talks to boost nuclear cooperation including submarines
South Korea and the US held two-day consultations in Seoul to advance nuclear cooperation and discuss nuclear-powered submarines.
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Fiji rejects Australian billionaires’ plan to burn imported waste for energy
Fiji’s environment ministry rejected a proposal to build a large waste-to-energy incinerator near Nadi on June 4, 2026.
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France and Saudi Arabia Agree on $7 Billion Dragon Ball Z Theme Park Near Paris
France and Saudi Arabia agreed to build a $7 billion Dragon Ball Z theme park near Paris, financed by Saudi group Qiddiya, expected to create 22,000 jobs.
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US to revoke up to 200,000 business and tourism visas linked to asylum seekers
The US State Department plans to revoke up to 200,000 B1 and B2 visas issued since 2016 to holders seeking asylum in the US.
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Israel and Lebanon agree conditional ceasefire as oil prices slip amid US-Iran talks
Israel and Lebanon agreed on a conditional ceasefire tied to Hezbollah halting fire as Brent crude dropped to $97 a barrel amid stalled US-Iran talks.
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Trump signs executive order to tighten customs enforcement with AI tools
President Trump signed an order Wednesday directing stronger customs enforcement using AI to crack down on tariff evasion and illegal imports.
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Singapore two-year dollar swap rate hits record discount vs US amid capital inflows and Fed outlook
Singapore's two-year dollar swap rate fell to a record 246 basis points discount to US rates driven by strong capital inflows and expectations of Fed hikes.
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Anthropic plans Singapore presence, opens key AI-related job recruitment
Anthropic will establish operations in Singapore and is hiring Asia-Pacific accounting, product support, and research economist roles.
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Ted Danson apologizes for 1993 blackface performance at Whoopi Goldberg roast
Ted Danson publicly apologized for his 1993 blackface act and racial slurs during a roast of Whoopi Goldberg.
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Chelsea beat Fulham 3-2 in Premier League opener under Xabi Alonso
Chelsea won 3-2 at Fulham on August 24 in Xabi Alonso’s first competitive match as manager.