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Barisan Nasional pledges commitment to unity government through parliamentary term end
Barisan Nasional declared it will fulfill its federal government roles until the current parliamentary term ends despite contesting recent state polls against PH and PKR.
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White House attacks CNN reporter Kristen Holmes over questions on Trump aide Natalie Harp
CNN correspondent Kristen Holmes faced personal attacks from the White House after questioning Trump on Senator Ossoff's remarks about aide Natalie Harp.
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Trump says Kim Jong Un responded after US scales back South Korea military drills
President Trump said North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has responded to his outreach following US reduction of joint exercises with South Korea.
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Anthropic’s Annualized Revenue Surpasses $65 Billion Ahead of Planned IPO
Anthropic reported an annualized revenue run rate of $65 billion by July 2026, marking a sevenfold increase from 2025.
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Reddit begins testing AI-powered audio and video formats for posts
Reddit started limited testing of AI-generated audio and video versions of text posts on its mobile apps and web.
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Trump says no extension of Iran deal, denies talks amid Strait of Hormuz blockade
President Trump announced he will not extend the June Iran framework deal and denied any ongoing talks amid US blockade of the Strait of Hormuz.
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Global Oil Investments to Fall Below $500 Billion in 2026 Amid Middle East Conflict
Global oil investments will drop below $500 billion in 2026 for the third year in a row due to Middle East supply shocks despite rising oil prices.
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Australia charges woman returned from Syria with IS membership and conflict zone entry
A 34-year-old Australian woman returned from Syria in September 2025 was charged with IS membership and entering a declared conflict zone.
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IEA projects $3.4 trillion global energy investment in 2026 with record solar and nuclear spending
The International Energy Agency expects $3.4 trillion in global energy investments in 2026, led by solar, nuclear, and natural gas growth amid ongoing energy crisis management.
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Kushner and Netanyahu agree US general will verify Hamas disarmament before Gaza redeployment
Jared Kushner and Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu agreed August 17 that an American general will verify Hamas’s disarmament prior to any Israeli redeployment in Gaza.
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Ferrari Luce electric car sells for record $40 million at charity auction
A bespoke 2026 Ferrari Luce electric car sold for $40 million at RM Sotheby’s auction in California, setting a new record for a new car sale.
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Johnny Depp in talks to return as Jack Sparrow in Pirates of the Caribbean 6
Producer Jerry Bruckheimer confirmed ongoing negotiations with Johnny Depp about reprising Jack Sparrow in Pirates of the Caribbean 6, with screenplay development underway.
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Accommodation Prices in Busan Soar Ahead of BTS Concerts, Sparking Complaints
Accommodation prices in Busan surged up to 3.3 times during BTS concerts on June 12–13, prompting complaints and presidential calls for action.
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Trump Declares Strait of Hormuz U.S. Territory Amid Heightened Iran Tensions
On August 18, 2026, President Trump declared the Strait of Hormuz as new U.S. territory, rejecting talks with Iran and maintaining a naval blockade.
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Bethesda releases Fallout 4 update that may break mods; Skyrim patch coming soon
Bethesda Game Studios rolled out a Fallout 4 update on August 18 improving Creations but warned it may break many user mods.
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Mark Ronson, Goo Goo Dolls, and DJs to Perform at 2026 Singapore Grand Prix
The 2026 Singapore Grand Prix will run October 9-11 featuring concerts by Mark Ronson, Goo Goo Dolls, and EDM DJs alongside a new F1 Sprint race.
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Oil prices rise amid Iran war stalemate, pushing up US bond yields and pressuring markets
Brent crude hit about $90 a barrel amid stalled US-Iran talks, driving 30-year Treasury yields near 5.34% and weighing on global stocks.
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Japan launches new five-level weather warnings for flooding and storms
Japan introduced a revamped weather warning system with five alert levels on May 28, 2026, ahead of the rainy and typhoon seasons.
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Jeanie Buss Opposes Sale of Remaining Lakers Stake to Bob Iger and Josh Kushner
Lakers controlling owner Jeanie Buss opposes her siblings’ sale of the family’s remaining 17.8% stake to new majority owners Bob Iger and Josh Kushner.
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Long-term government bond yields reach multi-decade highs amid inflation and fiscal concerns
Long-term government bond yields surged worldwide this week, driven by inflation, rising debt, and concerns over central bank policies.
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Trump Administration in Talks to Fund US Drone Makers Including Unusual Machines
The Trump administration is negotiating funding for drone companies like Unusual Machines and Neros to boost production and supply chains.
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Singapore extends HFC emission limits to commercial refrigeration and vehicle air-conditioning
Singapore's NEA announced that new emission limits for hydrofluorocarbon gases will apply to large commercial refrigeration and vehicle air-conditioning starting 2027 and 2028.
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California Governor Newsom to Impose 100% Tax on Trump Anti-Weaponization Fund Payouts
Governor Gavin Newsom announced plans to tax fully any payouts to California residents from Donald Trump’s $1.776 billion Anti-Weaponization Fund.
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Vigil in London for Jason Arday draws up to 30,000 amid plagiarism controversy
Thousands gathered in Trafalgar Square on August 17 to mourn Jason Arday, former Cambridge professor who died amid plagiarism allegations.