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Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid visits former PM Ismail Sabri at National Heart Institute
Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi visited former Prime Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob at Kuala Lumpur's National Heart Institute on August 10.
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No Man's Sky marks 10 years with ongoing updates, Light No Fire development continues
Hello Games celebrates No Man's Sky's 10th anniversary in 2026 while advancing development on Light No Fire.
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Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei in full health after lengthy meeting with President
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei is in perfect health following a seven-hour meeting on national issues.
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Global ocean surface temperature hits record 20.96°C in July 2026
In July 2026, global ocean surface temperature between 60°N and 60°S reached a record 20.96°C, surpassing the 2023 high.
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Spain battles wildfires and evacuations amid heightened risks before total solar eclipse
Authorities evacuated over 1,000 people and warned of wildfire risks ahead of Spain's August 12 solar eclipse.
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Pakatan Harapan open to cooperation based on stability and people's interests
Pakatan Harapan says it will consider political cooperation with any party that supports stability and the people’s interests, denying current ties with Bersatu.
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China imposes preliminary anti-dumping duties on US and Mexican pecans from August 11, 2026
China’s Ministry of Commerce announced preliminary anti-dumping deposits of 54.3% on US pecans and 17.8%-51.6% on Mexican pecans starting August 11, 2026.
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Meta launches Muse Glimmer open-weight AI model with Zuckerberg urging US AI policy reform
Meta unveiled Muse Glimmer, a new open-weight AI model, and Mark Zuckerberg called for US policy changes to boost AI leadership.
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Witness testifies Najib received 1MDB funds but unsure if Jho Low led scheme
Angela Barkhouse testified unable to confirm Jho Low's top role but confirmed Najib Razak received 1MDB funds in a civil suit hearing.
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ASEAN targets becoming world’s fourth-largest economy by 2030 with boost to intra-trade
ASEAN is aiming to become the world’s fourth-largest economy by 2030 by increasing trade within member states, officials said.
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Malaysia’s MITI to strengthen electrical and electronics sector for global tech supply role
Malaysia’s Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry plans continued support for the electrical and electronics sector to maintain its key global supply chain role.
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Malaysia deploys 606 emergency pumps nationwide to combat El Niño drought risks
Malaysia’s Department of Irrigation and Drainage has deployed 606 portable emergency pumps nationwide to manage water supply and firefighting amid El Niño conditions.
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TSMC Reports 45% Sales Rise in July Fueled by Strong AI Hardware Demand
TSMC posted a 45% year-on-year revenue increase in July and raised its 2026 capital spending forecast amid robust AI chip demand.
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Court of Appeal Upholds RM169.2 Million Asset Freeze Against Ricky Wong and Associates
The Court of Appeal upheld an order freezing RM169.2 million in assets of Datuk Ricky Wong, his mother, and their company in a Securities Commission Malaysia case.
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JPMorgan raises S&P 500 year-end target to 8,000 on strong AI-driven earnings
JPMorgan raised its 2026 year-end S&P 500 target to 8,000 citing robust earnings and AI investment growth.
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Sabah to test direct-to-device satellite internet under JENDELA Phase II
Malaysia's Communications Minister announced tests of satellite internet technology in Sabah as part of JENDELA Phase II covering over 300 locations nationwide.
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Malaysia rehabilitates 1,647 abandoned housing projects worth RM153 billion
The Malaysian government has resolved 1,647 abandoned housing projects worth RM153 billion, helping nearly 200,000 homebuyers.
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High Court upholds acquittal of blogger Jufazli Shi Ahmad over YouTube posts against Ismail Sabri and UMNO
The High Court dismissed the prosecution's appeal and upheld blogger Jufazli Shi Ahmad's acquittal on charges related to offensive YouTube posts and non-compliance with police requests.
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85% of Malaysian Affluent Investors Use AI, Prefer Hybrid Human-AI Decision-Making
A survey finds 85% of Malaysia's wealthy investors use AI for finance but 58% prefer combining AI tools with human advice.
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Malaysia Allocates RM12-12.3 Million for Penang STEM Pilot Project to Train 100,000 Students by 2030
The Malaysian Economy Ministry launched a RM12-12.3 million STEM Talent Pilot Project in Penang aiming to train 100,000 students by 2030.
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Malaysia's July 2026 Palm Oil Stockpiles Increase 3.32% to 2.63 Million Tonnes
Malaysia's palm oil stockpiles rose 3.32% to 2.63 million tonnes in July 2026 amid higher production and exports.
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Atletico Madrid sign Tottenham captain Cristian Romero for €40 million
Atletico Madrid have agreed a €40 million deal to sign Tottenham captain Cristian Romero, who leaves after five seasons with the club.
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J Arul Kumar appointed Negeri Sembilan DAP chairman, replacing Anthony Loke
Nilai assemblyman J Arul Kumar was appointed Negeri Sembilan DAP chairman on August 10, succeeding Anthony Loke after 22 years.
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Trump administration asks Supreme Court to allow White House ballroom construction to continue
The Trump administration petitioned the US Supreme Court on August 14 to allow ongoing White House ballroom construction despite a federal court injunction.