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Enes Kanter Freedom ejected and banned from Chicago Sky games after verbal clash with Natasha Cloud
Former NBA player Enes Kanter Freedom was ejected and banned from Chicago Sky games after a verbal altercation with guard Natasha Cloud on August 23, 2026.
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Ukraine marks 35th Independence Day with Zelensky’s defiant peace call amid attacks
Ukraine celebrated 35 years of independence on August 24 with President Zelensky’s speech and visits by European leaders amid ongoing Russian attacks.
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Malaysia Proposes Home Ownership Campaign and EV Infrastructure for 2027 Budget
Malaysia’s Housing and Local Government Ministry proposed home ownership and EV charging initiatives during Budget 2027 engagement with stakeholders.
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Malaysia logs over 21 million international arrivals in H1 2026 despite Middle East conflict
Malaysia recorded 21.1 million international visitors in the first half of 2026, a 2.5% rise despite flight cancellations from Middle East tensions.
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US Cancels September Ssangyong Amphibious Exercise with South Korea Over Iran War Strains
The US cancelled the September Ssangyong joint amphibious landing exercise with South Korea due to limited US force availability from the Iran war.
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FTSE Russell to add 27 Vietnamese stocks, increasing market weight and inflows
FTSE Russell announced 27 Vietnamese stocks will join its indexes starting September 21, boosting market weight and estimated passive inflows to $3 billion.
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US Treasury expands long-term buybacks as Fed hawkish tone pressures dollar
US Treasury doubled long-term security buybacks to ease borrowing costs while Fed Chair Warsh signaled possible rate hikes amid inflation fight.
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Filipino woman sentenced to 25 months for role in Cambodia-based scam targeting Singaporeans
De Villar Rizalyn Panganiban was jailed for 25 months for participating in a Cambodia scam syndicate that defrauded Singapore victims of SGD 52.5 million.
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UK Shares Classified SCALP Missile Tech with Ukraine, Prompting Russian Criticism
British Prime Minister Andy Burnham declassified missile production data to aid Ukraine’s defense, drawing strong condemnation from Russia.
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Lando Norris wins 2026 Dutch Grand Prix from pole, claims second straight victory
Lando Norris won the 2026 Dutch Grand Prix, overtaking Kimi Antonelli after a restart and claiming his 13th career victory.
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High Court rejects prosecution bid to forfeit RM21 million and gold bar in Aman Palestin case
The Shah Alam High Court rejected the prosecution’s application to forfeit RM21 million and a 1kg gold bar linked to Aman Palestin today.
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Fireworks thrown by Feyenoord fans injure five Cambuur supporters in Dutch league match
Five SC Cambuur fans were injured by fireworks thrown by Feyenoord supporters during the league match in Leeuwarden on August 23, 2026.
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Malaysia Airlines retimes KLIA flights amid National Day airspace closures
Malaysia Airlines will adjust selected flights at KLIA Terminal 1 due to temporary airspace closures for National Day celebrations from August 26 to 31.
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Finas probes cartel claims in Malaysia's film industry, plans regulatory updates
Finas announced an investigation into cartel and market dominance allegations and outlined plans for a new regulatory framework in Malaysia's film sector.
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KTMB adds eight KTM Komuter Utara train services for holiday travel between Butterworth and Padang Besar
KTMB will run eight additional KTM Komuter Utara services from August 27 to 31 to meet higher passenger demand for school holidays and National Day.
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PM Anwar to Deliver 2026 National Day 'Amanat Perdana' Address at Dataran Merdeka on August 30
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim will deliver the 2026 National Day 'Amanat Perdana' address at Dataran Merdeka on August 30, ahead of the National Day parade in Putrajaya.
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E-hailing driver pleads not guilty to attempted murder after setting woman on fire in Kepong
Ang Kam Tong pleaded not guilty in Kuala Lumpur to attempted murder of Gan Siew Teen by setting her on fire at a Kepong outlet.
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Netherlands Withdraws from Eurovision 2027 Citing Loss of Neutrality Amid Gaza Conflict
Dutch broadcaster AVROTROS announced the Netherlands will not participate in Eurovision 2027 over the contest’s loss of neutrality amid Gaza war divisions.
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Japan PM Sanae Takaichi defends working mainly from official residence
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi defended working long hours from her official residence, saying it helps manage her workload and staff demands.
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Over 50 coordinated arson attacks hit southern Thailand, causing injuries and damage
More than 50 coordinated arson attacks struck southern Thailand on August 22, injuring at least two and damaging buildings and infrastructure.
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Forensic examination finds four journals linked to Zara Qairina Mahathir incomplete with missing pages
Forensic experts found four journals connected to late Zara Qairina Mahathir incomplete, with hundreds of pages missing and alterations in one journal, a court heard today.
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Shein’s $80 Million Purchase of Everlane Undergoes US National Security Review
Shein completed its $80 million acquisition of Everlane in May 2026 and voluntarily submitted the deal for US national security review by CFIUS.
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KPMG Australia to cut nearly 400 jobs amid audit leaks scandal and revenue drop
KPMG Australia will cut about 360 employees and 27 partners as it faces fallout from audit leaks and a revenue decline.
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Alibaba raises HK$80 billion in record Hong Kong share sale to fund AI expansion
Alibaba completed a HK$80 billion ($10.2 billion) share sale in Hong Kong to finance its artificial intelligence projects.