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NBA Rising Stars Invitational to feature Lakers’ Rui Hachimura in Singapore this June
Rui Hachimura and NBA legends will join the NBA Rising Stars Invitational in Singapore from June 23-28, 2026.
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Raja of Perlis Urges Support for MB Abu Bakar to Lead Until Assembly Term Ends
The Raja of Perlis called for uninterrupted leadership by Menteri Besar Abu Bakar Hamzah until the end of the 15th State Legislative Assembly term.
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Mediacorp to Air 28 Free-to-Air Matches of 2026 FIFA World Cup in Singapore
Mediacorp will broadcast 28 free-to-air matches from the 2026 FIFA World Cup on Channel 5 and mewatch in Singapore.
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Former football legends call for FIFA leadership change amid Infantino pressure
A group of former international footballers demanded immediate reforms at FIFA, criticizing President Gianni Infantino’s leadership and abandoned commercial plans.
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France will ban mobile phone use in high schools from September 2026
France’s parliament approved a mobile phone ban in high schools starting with the 2026/2027 school year despite a social media ban for under-15s being overturned.
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17th Malaysia-Indonesia JCBC meeting held in Jakarta to boost economic and energy cooperation
Malaysia and Indonesia held their 17th JCBC meeting in Jakarta to enhance economic ties and strengthen supply chain resilience.
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Muhammad Ali remembered with global Day of Compassion on 10th death anniversary
The Muhammad Ali Center marks 10 years since Ali’s death with a worldwide Day of Compassion and new measures of compassion in society.
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Former Ministry Communications Head Acquitted of RM5,268 Bribery Charge
Nur Fazreen Mohamad Kamal was acquitted by the Sessions Court of bribery charges involving a gold bracelet payment.
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Suspect in Oregon killing of five found dead in apparent suicide in Washington
Benjamin Charles Parker, suspect in deaths of five in rural Oregon, was found dead by suicide in Washington, authorities said.
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Tukaram Mundhe leads crackdown on food safety violations in Mumbai since May 2026
Maharashtra food safety chief Tukaram Mundhe has conducted over 3,000 raids targeting poor hygiene in Mumbai's food businesses since May 2026.
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Japan raises wages amid bankruptcy surge; Taiwan plans minimum wage hike and industry support
Japan saw a 5.37% wage rise and record employee resignation bankruptcies in 2025; Taiwan expects minimum wage above 30,000 NTD and urges industry aid.
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Arbitrator orders Washington Post to reinstate columnist Karen Attiah after firing
An arbitrator ruled August 20 that The Washington Post wrongfully fired columnist Karen Attiah and must reinstate her with back pay.
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China’s property service firms face fee collection crisis amid real estate slump
Property service providers in China struggle to collect management fees as homeowners and developers with unsold flats refuse payments.
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UOB’s damages against Lippo Marina Collection raised to S$76.1 million on appeal
The High Court increased UOB’s damages to S$76.1 million from S$17.7 million over inflated housing loans to Marina Collection buyers.
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Human-caused Hawk Fire near Reno forces tens of thousands to evacuate, destroys 32 homes
A human-caused wildfire near Reno, Nevada, has burned 15,000 acres and led to mandatory evacuation of roughly 63,000 people as of August 25.
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Indonesia, Malaysia, and Singapore affirm commitment to safe, open Malacca and Singapore straits
Indonesia, Malaysia, and Singapore reaffirmed efforts to keep the Malacca and Singapore straits free, open, and safe at a forum on August 25, 2026.
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Hugging Face explores sale valuing it at $13 billion or more
Hugging Face is exploring a potential sale that could value the company at $13 billion or more, up from a $4.5 billion valuation in 2023.
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GNU Emacs 31.1 Released with New Features and Dumper Removal
GNU has released Emacs 31.1, adding new features and replacing the traditional dumper with a portable one.
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California AG Rob Bonta cancels Paramount settlement meeting over leaks in merger suit
California Attorney General Rob Bonta canceled a settlement meeting with Paramount on Monday, citing leaks and bad faith amid antitrust merger litigation.
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Singapore and Ecuador sign MoU to deepen development cooperation
Singapore and Ecuador signed a Memorandum of Understanding to enhance cooperation in development sectors on August 24, 2026.
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Malaysia and Australia seize illegal exotic animal shipments worth over RM665,000
Malaysian forces seized four exotic birds on June 2, while Australian officials raided an illegal cockroach breeding site on June 5.
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Perlis allocated RM661.7 million under 13th Malaysia Plan, urged to speed up projects
Perlis received RM661.7 million under the 13th Malaysia Plan and its ruler called for faster project implementation and efficient spending.
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Japan’s PM Takaichi backs Pacific Island support and nuclear power expansion
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi pledged aid to Pacific Island nations and endorsed expanding nuclear power in Japan at a Tokyo summit.
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Chinese National Pleads Not Guilty to Murdering Colleague in Cheras Restaurant
Yang Yahong pleaded not guilty in the High Court to stabbing colleague Zhang Wei multiple times in Cheras in 2024.