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WHO chief warns US vaccine policy changes contradict decades of scientific evidence
WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus criticized recent US changes to childhood vaccine policy as not supported by scientific evidence.
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US demands countries choose sides in AI race, warns against joining China’s coalition
The US is preparing letters to 35 countries urging them to pick between its AI alliance and China’s competing coalition.
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Honor launches Robot Phone with motorized gimbal camera for content creators
Honor introduced the Robot Phone in China featuring a motorized gimbal camera designed to follow users during video and live streams.
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Youri Tielemans joins Manchester United from Aston Villa on five-year deal
Youri Tielemans moved to Manchester United in July 2026 from Aston Villa on a £35 million five-year contract.
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Ferry capsizes on Lake Kariba in Zimbabwe, killing at least 44
A passenger ferry capsized on Lake Kariba near Kariba town on August 11, killing at least 44 people and leaving 77 rescued.
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Manchester City signs Argentine goalkeeper Gerónimo Rulli from Marseille
Manchester City signed Argentine goalkeeper Gerónimo Rulli from Marseille on a two-year contract.
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Chelsea sets £120m deadline Friday for offers on captain Enzo Fernández amid Man City interest
Chelsea has set a 5pm Friday deadline for bids of £120 million or more for midfielder Enzo Fernández amid interest from Manchester City.
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Lovable raises $400M Series C at $13.3B valuation led by Menlo Ventures and EQT
Lovable secured $400 million in Series C funding at a $13.3 billion valuation, doubling since December 2025.
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David Crowley wins Wisconsin Democratic gubernatorial primary over Francesca Hong
David Crowley won the Wisconsin Democratic primary for governor, narrowly defeating Francesca Hong ahead of the November general election.
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British PM Andy Burnham chairs emergency meeting on heatwaves, drought, and wildfires
Prime Minister Andy Burnham led an emergency meeting on August 12 to address heatwaves, drought, and wildfires amid record summer conditions in the UK.
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Malaysia's Court of Appeal rules it lacks jurisdiction over 1MDB suit against White & Case
Malaysia's Court of Appeal ruled on August 12 that its courts lack jurisdiction to hear 1MDB's lawsuit against UK law firm White & Case LLP.
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Singapore leaders reflect on elected presidency, GRC, and NCMP laws after decades of use
Former Deputy Prime Minister S. Jayakumar and Senior Minister Lee Hsien Loong discussed the origins and effectiveness of Singapore’s elected presidency, GRC, and NCMP schemes.
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EU’s New Packaging Rules Ban High PFAS Levels and Tighten Sustainability Standards
The EU’s Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation took effect on August 12, 2026, banning high PFAS levels and setting stricter packaging standards.
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Malaysia and Saudi Arabia sign MoU to boost judicial cooperation
Malaysia and Saudi Arabia signed an MoU on August 12, 2026, to enhance cooperation between their judiciaries.
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Germany plans major intelligence reforms to counter hybrid threats and cyberattacks
Germany will propose intelligence service reforms on August 14 granting broad new powers for covert operations against external threats.
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Perak DAP unanimously backs staying in Malaysia's unity government under Anwar Ibrahim
Perak DAP unanimously decided to remain in Malaysia's unity government to fulfill the people's mandate and support PM Anwar Ibrahim's reform agenda.
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Magnitude 7.7 earthquake strikes off Indonesia’s Flores Island, killing at least 47
A magnitude 7.7 earthquake hit off Flores Island, Indonesia, on August 15, causing at least 47 deaths and widespread damage.
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Australia faces shortfall in new home construction target due to labor and cost issues
Australia is unlikely to meet its National Housing Accord target of 1.2 million new homes by 2029 amid labor shortages and rising costs.
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JPMorgan raises Singapore stock target to 7,000 amid strong economic growth
JPMorgan raised its target for Singapore stocks, citing robust growth and narrowing valuation gaps.
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Foxconn Reports 35% Rise in Q2 Profit on Strong AI Server Demand
Taiwan's Foxconn posted a 35% increase in second-quarter net profit to NT$59.97 billion, driven by rising demand for AI servers.
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Malaysia to Close Kuala Lumpur Airspace for National Day Flypast and Rehearsals
The Civil Aviation Authority of Malaysia will close Kuala Lumpur airspace at specified times from August 26 to 31 for National Day flypast rehearsals and the event.
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Memphis Depay claims Corinthians breached contract after refusing extension
Memphis Depay accused Corinthians of breaching an agreement after the club chose not to extend his contract despite a prior renewal deal.
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Samsung and SK Hynix shares surge over 8% on Temasek investment report
Shares of Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix jumped more than 8% after reports that Temasek plans direct investment in the chipmakers.
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Malaysian Employers Federation urges stronger support for MSMEs facing rising pressures
The Malaysian Employers Federation called on August 12 for a stronger government package to help MSMEs cope with rising costs, cash-flow issues, and market challenges.