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New Zealand home building drops to 10-year low as house prices weaken
New Zealand home building fell 5% to NZ$17.6 billion in the year to March 2026, the lowest volume since 2016 amid soft house prices and high costs.
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Chinese artist Gao Zhen sentenced to 3 years for insulting heroes and martyrs
Chinese artist Gao Zhen received a three-year prison sentence on August 25, 2026 for insulting heroes and martyrs in his artworks.
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China rejects US sanctions on Iran trade, vows to protect its interests ahead of summit
China condemned US sanctions on Iran and linked Chinese entities, pledging to safeguard its rights amid escalating tensions.
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Global Millionaire Population Grows by Nearly 2 Million in 2025 Driven by AI Optimism
Global millionaires rose to 25.3 million in 2025 as AI-fueled stock rallies and strong markets boosted wealth worldwide.
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US begins returning diplomats to Middle East embassies after February evacuations
The US State Department will restart sending diplomats to Middle East embassies evacuated amid the Iran conflict, beginning the week of August 25, 2026.
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Putrajaya Roads Close August 26-31 for 69th Merdeka Eve Rehearsals and Celebrations
Putrajaya will close major roads and deploy 2,357 police for rehearsals and National Day events from August 26 to 31, affecting bridges and traffic flow in the area.
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Former Wimbledon champion Marketa Vondrousova appeals four-year doping ban to CAS
Marketa Vondrousova has appealed her four-year ban for refusing a doping test to the Court of Arbitration for Sport.
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Man charged with assault after allegedly attacking stranger over Israeli emblem cap in Singapore
Muhammad Asyraf Said was charged June 4 for allegedly assaulting Alan Sim at a Sengkang bus stop in October 2025.
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Tottenham Hotspur sign Brazilian winger Sávio from Manchester City for £75m plus add-ons
Tottenham Hotspur signed 22-year-old Brazilian winger Sávio from Manchester City in a deal worth up to £85 million, marking a major summer signing.
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3.1 Magnitude Earthquake Hits Off Batu Pahat Coast, No Tsunami Risk
A 3.1 magnitude earthquake struck off Batu Pahat, Johor at 4:12pm on August 25, 2026, with no tsunami threat confirmed by authorities.
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US Removes Syria from State Sponsors of Terrorism List After 46 Years
On August 24, 2026, the US officially removed Syria from its state sponsors of terrorism list, ending a designation dating back to 1979.
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US expands sanctions on Iran targeting key sectors amid strong Iranian and Chinese opposition
The US Treasury launched broad sanctions on Iran’s economy, hitting digital assets, tech, gold, aviation, and shipping, drawing fierce condemnation from Iran and China.
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Taiwan indicts nine over illegal export of high-end AI servers to China
Taiwan prosecutors indicted nine people, including Nvidia and Super Micro employees, for illegally exporting AI servers to China.
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NTU's electric VTOL prototypes complete first flight tests in Germany
Nanyang Technological University tested two electric VTOL aircraft prototypes in Germany over 2½ weeks in July and early August 2026.
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Singapore announces bid to host new Multilateral Investment Tribunal for disputes
Singapore will bid to host the proposed Multilateral Investment Tribunal to settle investor-state disputes, Law Minister Edwin Tong said today.
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Iranian state TV airs video threatening Barron Trump with $10 million bounty
Iranian state media broadcast a video threatening to assassinate Barron Trump, the 20-year-old son of former President Donald Trump, with a $10 million bounty.
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Take-Two subpoenas Discord and Microsoft for GTA 6 user data in leak probe
Take-Two Interactive filed subpoenas to obtain user data from Discord and Microsoft on August 20 related to GTA 6 leaks.
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Lee Lam Thye urges urgent review and stronger ASEAN haze pact enforcement
Tan Sri Lee Lam Thye called on ASEAN to urgently review its haze agreement and adopt a binding, enforceable regional action plan today.
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Malaysian Meteorological Department issues thunderstorms and heavy rain warnings across Malaysia
MetMalaysia issued warnings for thunderstorms, heavy rain, and strong winds across 10 states and 3 Federal Territories on August 24-25, 2026.
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Indonesia, Malaysia and Singapore renew pledge to keep Malacca and Singapore Straits safe and open
Indonesia, Malaysia and Singapore reaffirmed their commitment to maintain security and openness in the Straits of Malacca and Singapore at a forum in Singapore on August 25, 2026.
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Deputy PM Zahid backs PAC probe into Tabung Haji management since 2017
Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi supports PAC forming a special body to investigate Tabung Haji management from 2017 to now.
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Nearly Half of Global Oil Supply Comes from Conflict Zones Six Months into Iran War
About 45 million barrels per day, or 43% of global oil, comes from conflict-affected countries six months after the Iran war began.
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Japan raises fees for foreign residents renewing or changing status from October 2026
Japan’s government approved a fee increase for foreign nationals’ residency renewals and permanent residency applications, effective October 2026.
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Six Months After Israel-Iran War, Iran Emerges Stronger as Israel Faces Setbacks
Israel and the US launched war on Iran in February 2026, killing Iran’s supreme leader, but after six months Iran appears emboldened and Israel faces strategic setbacks.