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Cryptocurrency scam with fake job offers causes US$11.8 million losses in Singapore
A cryptocurrency-related scam using fake job offers and spoofed websites caused US$11.8 million in losses in Singapore, authorities said.
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USS George Washington departs Vietnam to relieve USS Abraham Lincoln in Middle East
The USS George Washington left Da Nang heading to the Middle East to replace the USS Abraham Lincoln after its extended 266-day deployment.
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ERL offers 50% discount on KLIA Transit return fares to Putrajaya and Cyberjaya for National Day
Express Rail Link will offer half-price KLIA Transit return tickets to Putrajaya and Cyberjaya from August 29-31 for Malaysia's 69th National Day.
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Law Minister Edwin Tong urges Law Society to disclose audit reports on workplace complaints
Law Minister Edwin Tong called on August 14 for the Law Society of Singapore to release its full audit committee report on workplace issues to members with redactions.
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Singapore MRT achieves record 9 months without delays over 30 minutes as reliability rises
The Singapore MRT network recorded nine consecutive months without a delay exceeding 30 minutes as of July 2026, marking its longest streak since 2011.
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PKR leadership affirms unity under Anwar Ibrahim despite MP departures
PKR strategy director Sim Tze Tzin said the party remains united under leader Anwar Ibrahim despite several MPs leaving, including Wong Chen.
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Arsenal begins Premier League title defense amid record nine clubs with new managers
Arsenal started the 2026-27 Premier League season as defending champions while nine clubs, including major rivals, have new permanent managers.
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US names Singapore among 40 countries in China’s tariff evasion transshipment network
The White House report on August 13 identifies Singapore as part of a 40-country network used by Chinese exporters to evade US tariffs.
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Malaysia's Q2 2026 GDP grows 6%, surpassing expectations with strong exports
Malaysia's economy expanded 6.0% year-on-year in Q2 2026, driven by robust domestic demand and export growth.
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Alexandra Eala's rise fuels tennis boom in the Philippines
Filipino tennis player Alexandra Eala sparked a surge in tennis participation and racquet sales in the Philippines.
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New Zealand Football Withdraws Support for FIFA President Infantino Over Funding Scheme Concerns
New Zealand Football pulled support for FIFA President Gianni Infantino's reelection and called for an independent review of the FIFA Forward Enterprise project.
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Hacking group Cl0p claims data theft from nearly 50 companies including Shell, Philips, GE, and Fiserv
Cl0p hacking group claimed data theft from almost 50 firms worldwide, including Philips, Shell, Fiserv, and GE, prompting ongoing investigations.
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Australian PM Albanese urges Trump to exempt Australia from US tariffs in call
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese called US President Donald Trump on August 14 to seek exemption from 12.5% tariffs imposed last month.
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Olam Group reports nearly sixfold rise in H1 2026 profit to S$1.9 billion on divestment gains
Olam Group reported a net profit of about S$1.9 billion for H1 2026, up nearly six times from a year earlier, driven by divestment gains.
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US Appeals Court Orders Rehearing of DJI's Pentagon Blacklist Status
The US Court of Appeals ruled August 14 that a lower court must reconsider DJI’s placement on the Pentagon’s Chinese military company blacklist.
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Magnitude 5 Earthquake Hits Near Granada Causing Damage but No Injuries
A magnitude 5 earthquake struck near Granada, Spain, early today, damaging buildings and cars but causing no casualties.
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Fitch affirms US credit rating at AA+ with stable outlook despite rising debt concerns
Fitch Ratings confirmed the US long-term sovereign credit rating at AA+ with a stable outlook on August 15, 2026.
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Strong El Nino Drives 2026 Toward Hottest Year on Record Globally
A powerful El Nino that began in June has raised the chance that 2026 will become the world’s hottest year, surpassing 2024.
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Apple alerts users in 110 countries of mercenary spyware targeting on August 13
Apple sent push notifications on August 13 to users in 110 countries suspected of mercenary spyware targeting.
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Reddit to join S&P 500 index on August 18, shares surge over 10% after announcement
Reddit will join the S&P 500 on August 18, replacing AvalonBay Communities, after its shares rose over 10% Thursday.
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Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif warns India over suspension of Indus Waters Treaty
Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif accused India of illegally suspending the Indus Waters Treaty and warned of a strong response if challenged over water resources.
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Chicago Bears to Keep Name Despite Possible Move to Hammond, Indiana
The Chicago Bears confirmed they will retain their name while advancing plans for a new stadium in Hammond, Indiana.
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Jared Kushner May Visit Israel Next Week for Gaza Peace Plan Talks
The U.S. is considering sending envoy Jared Kushner to Israel next week to discuss Trump’s Gaza peace plan amid Netanyahu's opposition.
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Putin makes first presidential visit to disputed Kuril Islands amid Japan tensions
Russian President Vladimir Putin visited the southern Kuril Islands on August 13, deepening a longstanding territorial dispute with Japan.