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Kallang Distripark to be redeveloped into thousands of private homes with new park
URA proposed redeveloping the 13-hectare Kallang Distripark site into private housing and parkland on August 14.
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Meta Faces Federal Trial in 30-State Case Over Youth Harm and Data Violations
A federal jury trial accusing Meta of designing Facebook and Instagram to harm children and teens begins August 18 in Oakland, California.
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BadHostCVE-2026-48710 Vulnerability Exposes Thousands of FastAPI and Starlette Apps
X41 D-Sec discovered a serious vulnerability allowing Host header manipulation in FastAPI and Starlette frameworks, affecting thousands of applications worldwide.
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China urges Panama to resist third-party interference amid port concession dispute
China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi met Panama's Foreign Minister to oppose US pressure and defend Chinese port operations near the Panama Canal.
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S&P 500 opens mixed amid US-Iran tensions and strong AI revenue forecast
The S&P 500 opened slightly lower or mixed on August 17 as markets balanced Middle East risks and Anthropic's bullish AI revenue outlook.
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US dollar hits lowest level since June as rate hike bets fade amid weak economic data
The US dollar fell to its lowest since early June on August 17 as softer US data and reduced Fed rate hike expectations weighed on the currency.
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US Supreme Court again rejects Trump’s bid to overturn $5 million verdict in Carroll case
The US Supreme Court on August 17, 2026, again refused to rehear Donald Trump’s appeal in the $5 million sexual abuse and defamation case brought by E. Jean Carroll.
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Japan’s Q2 2026 GDP Growth Slows to 1.1% Annualized, Below Expectations
Japan's economy grew 1.1% annualized in Q2 2026, slower than expected, weighed down by weak domestic demand and falling capital expenditure.
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Iran War Disrupts Fertiliser Shipments, EU Agriculture Ministers Meet in Brussels
EU agriculture ministers gathered to address fertiliser supply disruptions caused by war-related shipping challenges through the Strait of Hormuz.
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Houthis launch missile and drone attacks on Saudi naval vessels and depot near Yemen
Yemen's Houthi group fired ballistic missiles and drones at Saudi naval ships and a weapons depot near Mocha on August 17.
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Iran shifts to offensive stance in Strait of Hormuz after US peace talks fail
Iran announced a full offensive policy in the Strait of Hormuz after a 60-day ceasefire with the US expired without agreement.
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Sebastien Pocognoli named Scotland men’s football head coach on two-year deal
Sebastien Pocognoli, 39, was appointed Scotland men’s national football team head coach on Sunday, succeeding Steve Clarke and signing a two-year contract.
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Trump threatens to bomb Oman over Strait of Hormuz amid US-Iran war tensions
On August 17, 2026, President Donald Trump threatened to bomb Oman if it interferes with US actions regarding the Strait of Hormuz and Iran.
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Hong Kong home prices hit 30-month high in April 2026 amid rising rents
Hong Kong private home prices rose for the 11th straight month to a 30-month high in April 2026, with rents also reaching record levels.
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Crystal Palace Reach 2026 Conference League Final Against Rayo Vallecano
Crystal Palace advanced to the 2026 Conference League final on May 27, facing Rayo Vallecano for their first European trophy.
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Many Filipinos Unable to Afford Homes as Manila’s Housing Prices Soar
Finance professional Dayanara Lim could not buy her Metro Manila unit after a rent-to-own deal and moved to smaller rented housing in May 2026.
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Malaysia's Q2 2026 GDP grows 6%, outpacing forecasts amid public concerns on impact
Malaysia's economy grew 6% in Q2 2026, exceeding projections, but many Malaysians report limited benefits amid inflation and rising costs.
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AI drives job cuts in UK white-collar sectors amid rising youth unemployment
UK companies using AI cut jobs by 8% by October 2025 as youth unemployment hits highest level since 2014.
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Former Attorney General Pam Bondi diagnosed with thyroid cancer after DOJ departure
Pam Bondi was diagnosed with thyroid cancer after leaving the Department of Justice and is now recovering from surgery.
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Geely Auto Q2 Profit Rises About 36-37% on Export Growth Despite Weak China Sales
Geely Automobile Holdings reported a 36-37% profit rise in Q2 2026, driven by surging exports that offset weak domestic demand in China.
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Hong Kong government halves environmental impact assessment times with AI
Hong Kong government cut environmental impact assessment times from up to 48 months to 15-24 months using AI, rolling out 30 projects across 13 departments today.
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USS Benfold loses power for four days in South China Sea amid generator failure
The US Navy destroyer USS Benfold lost power for four days starting July 24 off South China Sea due to a generator casualty during Indo-Pacific operations.
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Anthropic adds invisible watermark to Claude AI text to meet EU AI Act rules
Anthropic implemented an invisible watermark in its Claude chatbot to comply with the EU AI Act’s text transparency requirements in August 2026.
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Sydney Swans players involved in alleged sexual assault at Melbourne hotel under police investigation
Several Sydney Swans players are under investigation over an alleged sexual assault at a Melbourne hotel early Sunday morning.