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Flooding hits eastern Syria after Euphrates River bursts its banks
The Euphrates River overflowed on May 31, causing flooding in eastern Syria and prompting rescue operations in Deir Az Zor.
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China orders largest-ever recall of 4.3 million vehicles over emergency door handle safety
China announced a recall of 4.3 million vehicles from nine carmakers, including Tesla, citing emergency door handle safety risks.
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Iranian President Pezeshkian urges end to war with US as Tehran claims strength
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian called to end the war with the US, saying Iran is in a strong position amid ongoing conflict and diplomatic talks.
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BN Seeks Tailored Negotiation Formula for Melaka State Election Ahead of 2026 Deadline
Barisan Nasional chief Ahmad Zahid Hamidi mandated Melaka CM Ab Rauf Yusoh to negotiate a unique election formula for Melaka ahead of year-end mandate expiry.
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George Russell claims sprint race pole at Dutch Grand Prix after Antonelli tops practice
George Russell secured pole position for the Dutch GP sprint race, while Kimi Antonelli led the sole practice session but qualified fifth.
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London High Court allows concussion lawsuits by over 500 former rugby players to proceed
London High Court ruled on August 21, 2026, that lawsuits by over 500 former rugby players over concussion injuries can continue to trial.
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Malaysia PM Anwar Ibrahim arrives in Brunei for 27th Annual Leaders’ Consultation
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim arrived in Brunei on August 21 for the 27th Annual Leaders’ Consultation with Brunei.
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Six-year-old boy dies after teacher slaps him in Indian private school
A six-year-old boy died after being slapped by his teacher at a private school in Visakhapatnam, India, on August 20.
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Mourinho says Mbappe, Vinicius Jr, and Bellingham can play together at Real Madrid
Jose Mourinho said Kylian Mbappe, Vinicius Junior, and Jude Bellingham are not incompatible and can perform well together at Real Madrid.
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China and Indonesia hold inaugural Comprehensive Strategic Dialogue in Jakarta
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi and Indonesian Foreign Minister Sugiono held the first China-Indonesia Comprehensive Strategic Dialogue in Jakarta on August 21, 2026.
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Jamal Musiala collapses twice due to medication change for neurological condition
Bayern Munich midfielder Jamal Musiala collapsed twice in August friendlies after altering treatment for a neurological disorder.
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Finance Ministry clarifies PMO's role in Jana Wibawa contractor evaluations at trial
Datin Rosni Mohd Yusoff testified today that the PMO issued evaluations instructions but had no direct role in contractor selection decisions under Jana Wibawa.
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Rapid KL to run 24-hour trains and buses for National Day celebrations
Rapid KL will operate all rail services and selected buses 24 hours on August 30-31 for National Day events in Malaysia.
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Jose Mourinho holds first Real Madrid press conference ahead of LaLiga opener
Jose Mourinho spoke on August 21, 2026, outlining his vision and injury updates before Real Madrid’s LaLiga opener against Espanyol.
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Pacific island nations detain four Chinese and Indonesian fishing vessels for illegal fishing
Kiribati, Palau, and Papua New Guinea detained four Chinese and Indonesian fishing boats for illegal fishing or license breaches in August 2026.
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UK retail sales drop 0.5% in July 2026 after World Cup and heatwave boost
UK retail sales volumes fell 0.5% month-on-month in July 2026 after rises in May and June, with clothing and footwear seeing the biggest decline.
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Singaporean jailed nearly 10 years and caned for abusing young boys at school facility
A 31-year-old Singaporean was sentenced to nine years and 10 months’ jail and eight strokes of the cane for abusing multiple boys aged 6 to 11 under his care.
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U.S. Navy Considers Renaming USS Doris Miller Carrier After President Trump
The U.S. Navy is weighing renaming aircraft carrier USS Doris Miller (CVN-81) to honor former President Donald Trump.
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Penang Hill cable car project hits 32% completion; operations due late 2027
The Penang Hill cable car project reached 32% completion today, with operations targeted for the fourth quarter of 2027.
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Malaysia to use ASEAN channels to tackle transboundary haze affecting Sarawak
Malaysia will engage ASEAN diplomatic channels and write to Indonesia to address the haze crisis impacting Sarawak and the region.
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New York Overtakes San Francisco Bay Area as Largest U.S. Tech Talent Market in 2025
New York's tech workforce grew to 394,300 in 2025, surpassing the San Francisco Bay Area’s 375,730 for the first time.
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Two apartment building fires in Switzerland leave 5 missing and 19 injured
Two overnight fires struck apartment buildings in Thusis and Schaffhausen, leaving five missing and 19 injured across both incidents.
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Penang enforces new licensing laws for short-term rentals with grace period until November 1
Penang requires short-term rental operators to obtain licences from August 1, with enforcement starting November 1 after a two-month grace period.
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Malaysian GOF raids illegal mining sites in 5 states, seizing RM45 million in assets
The General Operations Force arrested 45 people and seized RM45 million worth of illegal mining assets in multi-state raids on August 20.