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China Buys Additional 800,000 Tonnes of US Soybeans, Nearing Quarterly Purchase Target
Chinese state-owned firms purchased 13 more US soybean cargoes, bringing 2026-27 season total close to 6 million tonnes, about a quarter of the annual target.
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Argentina sets July 15 as National Football Teams Day after 2026 World Cup semifinal win over England
Argentina's Football Association named July 15 National Football Teams Day to honor the 2026 World Cup semifinal victory over England.
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Philippine President Marcos Jr. seeks reset in Philippines-China ties and progress on joint oil exploration
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. announced a plan to reset Philippines-China relations and reported progress on joint oil and gas talks following a South China Sea clash.
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Diageo launches $1 billion savings plan under new CEO Dave Lewis
Diageo announced a restructuring to save $1 billion amid sales drops under CEO Dave Lewis.
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Malaysia's GDP rises 6% in Q2 2026, surpassing official forecast
Malaysia’s economy grew 6.0% year-on-year in Q2 2026, beating forecasts as exports and industrial output drove expansion.
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UEFA Challenges FIFA President Infantino over Governance and World Cup Plans
UEFA president Aleksander Ceferin led opposition to FIFA president Gianni Infantino after plans to involve private investors in World Cups were dropped in August 2026.
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Yangzijiang Shipbuilding reports 28.4% net profit rise to US$800M in H1 2026
Yangzijiang Shipbuilding's net profit rose 28.4% to US$800 million on higher revenue and new orders in the first half of 2026.
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Modular classrooms under Program Cakna MADANI to finish by December 2026
Malaysia's Public Works Department will complete modular classrooms for 14 schools by December 2026 using the Modular Precast System.
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JustCo reports narrower H1 2026 loss and plans 28 new centres by year-end
JustCo narrowed its net loss by 52% in H1 2026 and announced 28 new centres planned for 2026.
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Japan urges US to halt use of Mario, Pokémon, Naruto in political social media posts
Since March 2025, Japan has repeatedly requested the US government stop using its anime and game characters in official political social media content.
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Ryanair flight passenger partially sucked out after engine fan blade failure
A Ryanair flight suffered engine failure July 10 near Thessaloniki, partially sucking passenger Ljubisa Karović out of the plane before emergency landing.
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Malaysia’s Q2 2026 GDP grows 6% despite rising inflation and cost pressures
Malaysia’s economy expanded 6.0% year-on-year in Q2 2026, beating forecasts amid rising inflation and ongoing cost of living pressures.
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Singapore Exchange posts 24.6% rise in full-year adjusted net profit for 2026
Singapore Exchange reported a 24.6% increase in its full-year adjusted net profit to S$759.5 million for 2026.
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Ugandan soccer star David Owori dies after assault in Kampala
David Owori, captain of SC Villa and Uganda international, died after being assaulted by unknown attackers in Kampala on August 4.
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Auditor General barred from probing Najib Razak’s personal accounts during 1MDB audit
The Auditor General was prevented from examining Najib Razak’s personal bank accounts amid the 1MDB audit in 2015, limiting the scope of the investigation.
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North Korea Fires Unidentified Projectile Toward East Sea on August 6
North Korea launched an unidentified projectile eastward into the sea near the Korean Peninsula on August 6, 2026, officials said.
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Halo Studios lays off staff following Halo: Campaign Evolved release
Halo Studios laid off several employees, including key staff, shortly after releasing Halo: Campaign Evolved in early August 2026.
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Ecuador police seize 469 kg of cocaine hidden with Erling Haaland image near Colombia border
Ecuador police seized 469 kilograms of cocaine concealed in a truck marked with Erling Haaland’s image near Tulcán on August 12, arresting two suspects.
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Ebola outbreak in Democratic Republic of Congo spreads rapidly with over 4,449 cases and 2,061 deaths
The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has spread to six provinces since May 2026, causing more than 4,449 confirmed cases and over 2,061 deaths by early August.
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High Court sets aside RM313.8 million tax claim against Na’imah Abdul Khalid
The High Court ruled on August 6, 2026, to set aside a RM313.8 million tax claim against Na’imah Abdul Khalid related to foreign property taxes.
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Falling tree incidents in Malaysia cause 50 deaths and prompt calls for safety audits
Malaysia recorded 26,001 falling tree incidents from 2021 to mid-2026, causing 50 deaths and prompting calls for regular safety audits.
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US-led war game simulates China pressuring Taiwan via energy blockade without military attack
In July 2026, US groups held a war game simulating China using energy supply restrictions and economic means to pressure Taiwan without direct military conflict.
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Indonesia to close over 750 state-owned enterprises by end of 2026 amid management issues
Indonesia's President Prabowo Subianto announced a plan to shut more than 750 unproductive state-owned enterprises by December 31, 2026.
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US credit card debt rises to $1.26 trillion in Q2 2026, nearing record high
US credit card debt increased by $21 billion to $1.26 trillion in Q2 2026, close to last year's record high of $1.28 trillion.