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Charter plane crashes near Cape Newenham radar site in Alaska, killing 8
A Cessna 441 charter plane crashed near Cape Newenham radar site in Alaska on August 21, killing all eight people on board.
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Malaysian PM Anwar Ibrahim condemns Israel’s E1 settlement tenders in West Bank
Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim condemned Israel’s August 18 tenders for 1,234 housing units in the West Bank’s E1 area and warned international companies against involvement.
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Chandra Asri to acquire Cycle & Carriage’s automotive businesses in Singapore and Malaysia
Chandra Asri Pacific agreed to buy Jardine Cycle & Carriage’s automotive operations in Singapore and Malaysia for S$265 million.
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Singaporean man jailed 14 days, fined RM7,000 for insulting Islam in Johor Bahru
Mohamed Anim Atam was sentenced to 14 days' jail and fined RM7,000 after pleading guilty to insulting Islam in Johor Bahru court.
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Singapore Allocates 200MW Data Centre Capacity to Four Operators
Singapore awarded 200MW of new data centre capacity to Digital Realty, Equinix, Keppel, and ST Telemedia, with each receiving 50MW.
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Former Cambridge Professor Jason Arday Dies Amid Plagiarism Scandal; Accuser Suspended by Ghent University
Jason Arday resigned from Cambridge amid plagiarism claims and was found dead days later; accuser Nathan Cofnas has been suspended by Ghent University.
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Malaysia targets locally designed and produced chips using Arm technology by 2030
Malaysia aims to produce its first locally designed chips using Arm technology by 2030, with designs expected by 2028.
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UK Met Office predicts 2026 El Niño to be strongest in over a century with severe global impacts
The UK Met Office warned today that the 2026 El Niño will be the strongest in living memory, with sea surface temperatures rising more than 3°C above normal.
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Man who stabbed St Joseph’s Church priest sentenced to jail and caning
Basnayake Keith Spencer was jailed 4 years 3 months and caned 9 strokes for stabbing Father Christopher Lee in 2024 at St Joseph’s Church.
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Iga Swiatek advances to Cincinnati semifinals after Elena Rybakina retires with heel injury
Elena Rybakina retired due to a heel injury during her Cincinnati quarter-final match, advancing Iga Swiatek to the semifinals.
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Chester Zoo’s python cured of cancer with pioneering electrochemotherapy treatment
A 23-year-old reticulated python named Jodie Foster was cured of jaw cancer after surgery and electrochemotherapy at Chester Zoo in the UK.
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Australian man charged with foreign interference for sharing Ukrainian intelligence with Russia
A 27-year-old dual Russian-Australian citizen was charged with foreign interference for attempting to pass Ukrainian military information to Russian intelligence agents.
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German Finance Minister Lars Klingbeil Accuses China of Violating Trade Rules
German Finance Minister Lars Klingbeil called out China for ignoring global trade rules and urged a tougher German stance against Beijing.
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Hyundai Motor union launches first full strike in 10 years over pay and retirement age
Hyundai Motor's South Korean union staged a full-day strike on August 21, 2026, demanding higher bonuses and extended retirement age.
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Civilian-contracted Cessna crashes near Alaska radar site, killing all 8 aboard
A civilian-contracted Cessna 441 crashed near Cape Newenham radar site in Alaska yesterday, killing all eight people on board.
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Tottenham Hotspur agree £75 million deal to sign Manchester City's Savinho
Tottenham Hotspur have agreed to sign Brazilian winger Savinho from Manchester City for an initial £75 million fee.
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Trump Signs Memorandum to Expand US Space Launches to Over 1,000 Annually by 2030
President Donald Trump signed a memorandum to increase US commercial space launches to more than 1,000 per year by 2030.
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Anwar Ibrahim says Tabung Haji and Felda probes target wrongdoing, not politics or race
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said investigations into Tabung Haji and Felda focus on alleged wrongdoing and are free from political or racial motives.
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Malaysian PM Anwar Ibrahim Seeks Indonesian President's Help on Felda's RM2.5 Billion Loss
Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim requested intervention from Indonesian President Prabowo over Felda's RM2.5 billion potential loss in Eagle High Plantations investment.
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US imposes toughest sanctions yet, enters new phase of economic pressure on Iran
US Vice President JD Vance announced a new phase of economic pressure on Iran as Treasury added 10 individuals to sanctions list today.
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US Declares American Scholar Min Zin Wrongfully Detained in China
The US designated political analyst Min Zin as wrongfully detained after nearly 11 weeks in Chinese custody, raising priority for his release ahead of a US-China summit.
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U.S. Employer Health Care Costs Set to Rise Sharply in 2027, Up to 11.1%
U.S. employer health care costs are expected to increase by 9.5% to 11.1% in 2027, the largest rise in over 20 years, driven by specialty drugs and increased medical use.
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US announces toughest sanctions ever on Iran aiming to cripple regime funding
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced plans for the toughest sanctions in history on Iran to cut its military and proxy funding.
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Malaysian Education Minister orders investigation into bullying after student death in Kuala Lumpur
Malaysia’s Education Ministry has directed a swift probe into alleged bullying linked to a recent student death in Kuala Lumpur.