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Global Ocean Surface Temperature Hits Record 21.1°C Amid Intensifying El Nino
The global average sea surface temperature reached a record 21.1°C on August 22, 2026, driven by a strengthening El Nino and long-term warming.
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Amirudin Shari appointed to lead PH-BN talks for Melaka state election cooperation
Pakatan Harapan named Amirudin Shari to handle cooperation and seat allocation talks with Barisan Nasional for Melaka polls.
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Taiwan indicts 9 including Nvidia manager for smuggling AI servers to China
Taiwan indicted nine people, including an Nvidia manager and Supermicro staff, for smuggling 74 AI servers to China, violating US export controls.
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Nevada Files Lawsuit Against Trump-Era Colorado River Water Cuts
Nevada sued the U.S. government on August 24, 2026, over a plan cutting Colorado River water for lower basin states by 20%.
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Cleveland Browns name Deshaun Watson starting QB for 2026 season opener vs Jaguars
The Cleveland Browns named Deshaun Watson as their starting quarterback for the Week 1 game against Jacksonville after a competitive preseason battle.
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Singapore and US officials call to halt Israeli settlement expansion in West Bank's E1 area
Singapore's MFA and US Rep. Gregory Meeks urged Israel to stop expanding settlements in the West Bank's E1 area, citing legal and peace concerns.
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US reviews Shein’s $80M purchase of Everlane over national security concerns
US authorities are reviewing Shein’s May 2026 $80 million acquisition of Everlane for national security risks linked to American data.
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India lifts wheat export ban, allowing immediate shipments amid global supply strain
India ended its near four-year wheat export ban on August 24, permitting shipments including durum wheat and flour.
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US Dollar Near Multi-Month Lows Amid Rising Debt and Iran Sanctions Uncertainty
The US dollar hovered near multi-month lows on August 24-25, pressured by US debt concerns, Treasury bond buybacks, and Iran sanctions uncertainty.
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US launches 'economic D-Day' sanctions targeting Iran's trade partners including China
The US announced a broad sanctions campaign on Monday to isolate Iran economically, targeting Iran’s global trade partners including China and the UAE.
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68 incidents in six months near Strait of Hormuz cause at least 20 deaths amid war
Since late February, 68 incidents involving commercial vessels have occurred near the Strait of Hormuz, causing at least 20 deaths and disrupting shipping routes.
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AI coding tools, local-first privacy apps, and modern project management lead GitHub trends
Today’s top GitHub repos include AI-powered coding assistants, privacy-focused device software, and open-source Jira alternatives gaining strong interest.
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Malaysia Cabinet to Discuss Proposal for Forensic Audit of Felda Management
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim confirmed a forensic audit proposal for Felda management will be discussed by the Cabinet following calls over financial losses.
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Bitcoin Tops $80,000 for First Time Since May on US Treasury Bond Buybacks
Bitcoin surged above $80,000 on August 25, marking its biggest weekly gain in three years amid US Treasury bond buybacks and dollar weakness.
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Tornado injures 40 and damages hundreds of homes in southwest France village
A tornado struck Pomas in southwestern France on August 24, injuring around 40 people and damaging roughly 300 homes.
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Goldman Sachs warns AI reliance may dull reasoning skills in young bankers
Goldman Sachs partner Chris Churchman warned that heavy AI use threatens cognitive decline and weakens training for junior bankers and traders on Wall Street.
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US plans 7.5% tariff on Chinese goods ahead of Trump-Xi September summit
The US is considering a 7.5% tariff on Chinese imports over manufacturing overcapacity before the Trump-Xi summit on September 24, 2026.
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WNBA bans Enes Kanter Freedom and Royce White from playing after gender claims
WNBA declared former NBA players Enes Kanter Freedom and Royce White ineligible after they claimed female identity to enter the 2027 draft.
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Porsche sells consulting unit MHP to TCS and signs €1.25 billion AI partnership
Porsche agreed to sell its consulting firm MHP to Tata Consultancy Services and joined a €1.25 billion five-year AI partnership with TCS.
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Hebei's Kangbao county cabbages found dipped in formaldehyde, authorities launch probe
Authorities in Hebei's Kangbao county confirmed cabbages were illegally treated with formaldehyde and launched investigations after exposure by a blogger on August 22, 2026.
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Gold prices hit highest since mid-May amid US Treasury bond buyback and dollar weakness
Gold prices rose above $4,640 per ounce as the US Treasury doubled bond buybacks and the dollar weakened.
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MetMalaysia issues Level 1 hot weather alert for 17 areas amid worsening haze in Malaysia
MetMalaysia issued a Level 1 hot weather alert for 17 areas in Malaysia as unhealthy haze conditions worsen nationwide.
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Australia bans fully AI-generated songs from top music charts starting August 21, 2026
Australia’s ARIA has banned fully AI-generated songs from its music charts and awards to protect human artistry.
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Trump bought SpaceX shares days after its record IPO, disclosure shows
President Donald Trump purchased between $15,001 and $50,000 in SpaceX shares on June 23, shortly after the company’s historic IPO.