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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.
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Enes Kanter Freedom ejected and banned from Wintrust Arena after WNBA altercation
Former NBA player Enes Kanter Freedom was ejected and banned from Wintrust Arena after a verbal confrontation with Natasha Cloud at a WNBA game Sunday.
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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 Drill with South Korea Over Iran War Commitments
The US has canceled the biennial Ssangyong joint amphibious exercise with South Korea scheduled for September due to Marine Corps force constraints from the Iran conflict.
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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 doubles long-term bond buybacks amid rising yields before Fed chair speech
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced plans to double long-term bond buybacks to ease borrowing costs as yields rise ahead of Fed Chair Warsh’s speech at Jackson Hole.
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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.