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Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 Beta to Include Single-Player Campaign Mission for First Time
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 beta will feature the single-player mission 'Entrenched' alongside multiplayer and Warzone modes.
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Stop Killing Games backs Dutch lawsuit against Sony over PlayStation Store monopoly
Stop Killing Games and DoesItPlay supported the Dutch collective lawsuit accusing Sony of monopolizing PlayStation digital game sales and inflating prices.
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Malaysia Joins APFRAS to Boost Food Safety and Digital Governance
Malaysia officially joined the Asia-Pacific Food Regulatory Authority Summit to improve regional food safety governance through digital tools.
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Malaysian investigators question pilot detained in Jakarta over large ecstasy haul
Four Malaysian narcotics officers interviewed a pilot held in Jakarta on drug charges involving over 26 kg of ecstasy, probing links to an international syndicate.
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France enforces ban on unsolicited telemarketing calls without prior consent
France banned unsolicited telemarketing calls without prior consent on August 11, imposing strict fines for violations.
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Singapore’s DayOne Data Centers files confidentially for US IPO, targets up to $6.4 billion
DayOne Data Centers confidentially filed for a US IPO aiming to raise $5 billion to $6.4 billion, with plans to list next quarter.
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Tesla recalls 20,349 US vehicles for overly bright low-beam headlights
Tesla is recalling over 20,000 Model 3 and Model Y vehicles in the US due to low-beam headlights that could impair other drivers’ vision.
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Muhyiddin urges one-year forensic audit of Tabung Haji funds following major losses
Muhyiddin Yassin called on the Malaysian government to conduct a comprehensive forensic audit of Tabung Haji's funds and complete it within a year.
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Foreign Investors Withdraw $29.2 Billion from Taiwan and South Korea Equities in July Amid AI Concerns
Foreign investors pulled $29.2 billion from Taiwan and South Korea stocks in July amid worries over AI spending and chip demand.
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Bank of Korea signals possible further rate hikes amid inflation concerns
Bank of Korea deputy governor Ryoo Sangdai signaled more interest rate hikes may come due to inflation and strong economic growth.
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Australian PM Albanese refuses to apologise for melon joke about Japanese PM Takaichi
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese declined to apologise over a joke about receiving premium melons from Japanese PM Sanae Takaichi amid criticism.
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Australia and Vietnam Agree to Expand Military and Economic Ties Amid China Concerns
On August 11, Australian PM Anthony Albanese and Vietnam’s To Lam agreed to deepen military and economic cooperation to boost regional stability.
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Philippines proposes 7.2 trillion peso 2027 budget with higher borrowing to boost growth
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr proposed a 7.2 trillion peso budget for 2027 with increased borrowing to finance a 1.7 trillion peso deficit and support growth.
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Man who fled Singapore over 20 years ago caught at Changi Airport using false identity
Tan Khi Wie, who fled Singapore in 2002 to avoid jail for cheating, was arrested at Changi Airport in March 2026 using a false Indonesian identity.
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China detains multiple Japanese executives over rare earth export violations amid tensions
Chinese authorities have detained several Japanese nationals, including executives, accused of violating dual-use export controls on rare earths.
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Reserve Bank of Australia keeps cash rate at 4.35%, signals possible future hikes
The Reserve Bank of Australia held its cash rate steady at 4.35% after three hikes this year, warning rates could rise again if inflation risks increase.
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14-year-old girl arrested for injuring classmate with kerambit at Shah Alam school
A 14-year-old female student allegedly injured a male classmate with a kerambit at a Shah Alam secondary school on August 5.
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Malaysia launches National Energy Efficiency Policy and Action Plan 2026–2035 targeting RM85 billion savings
Malaysia unveiled the National Energy Efficiency Policy and Action Plan 2026–2035 to save RM85.24 billion and cut energy demand by 11.6% by 2035.
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GM to sell 49.99% stake in Indiana battery plant joint venture to Samsung SDI
General Motors will sell its entire stake in the Indiana battery joint venture to Samsung SDI, making it a wholly owned subsidiary.
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NUS mandates AI courses and offers ChatGPT Edu access to all students and staff
Starting August 2026, NUS will require undergraduates to complete AI courses and provide all students and staff with free ChatGPT Edu access.
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UOB beats Q2 profit estimates but fee guidance cut and asset quality raise concerns
UOB reported a stronger-than-expected Q2 net profit of S$1.48 billion while lowering fee income guidance amid rising non-performing assets, prompting mixed analyst reactions.
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Chinese man duped by rapid marriage scam amid gender imbalance crisis
Wang Zhuang, 37, was conned by a Guiyang matchmaking agency into a quick marriage with a fraudulent bride, losing hundreds of thousands of yuan.
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Iga Swiatek reaches Canadian Open semi-finals with 6-2, 6-1 win over Diana Shnaider
Iga Swiatek defeated Diana Shnaider 6-2, 6-1 on August 10 to advance to the Canadian Open semi-finals in Toronto.
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Wildfire near Omis, Croatia kills one, injures dozens, forces large evacuations
A wildfire near Lokva Rogoznica spread rapidly to Omis on August 14, killing one, injuring about 40, and forcing evacuation of over 1,000 people.