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Genting Singapore reports 33.5% profit decline in H1 2026 despite stable revenue
Genting Singapore's H1 2026 profit fell 33.5% to S$156.1 million amid higher costs, while revenue remained near S$1.2 billion.
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Malaysian pilot detained in Jakarta questioned over drug trafficking; leads emerge
Malaysian pilot arrested in Jakarta on July 28 is being questioned by authorities, yielding new leads on drug syndicates.
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Malaysia's GDP grows 6.0% in Q2 2026, beating official estimates
Malaysia's economy expanded 6.0% year-on-year in Q2 2026, surpassing expectations with strong exports and domestic demand.
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Record rain in eastern Japan kills at least nine, strands 7,000 at Narita airport
At least nine people died in eastern Japan after record rainfall caused flooding and stranded about 7,000 travelers at Narita airport.
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Elon Musk's 2025 Tesla pay was $158.3 billion, 2.5 million times median worker pay
Elon Musk earned $158.3 billion in 2025 at Tesla, creating a record CEO-to-worker pay gap of 5,387 to 1 in the S&P 500.
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North Korea condemns upcoming US-South Korea drills, warns of stronger deterrent response
North Korea denounced the Ulchi Freedom Shield military drills set for August 17-27 and warned of a new level of deterrent, citing increased threats.
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Nagasaki’s 81st Atomic Bomb Memorial Sees Taiwan Protest Over Seating Arrangement
On August 9, 2026, Nagasaki marked 81 years since its atomic bombing with 98 countries attending, while Taiwan’s representative protested seating outside diplomatic area by skipping the ceremony.
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OpenAI Chief Revenue Officer Denise Dresser to Leave, Dali Rajic Named Successor Ahead of IPO
OpenAI announced Denise Dresser's departure as Chief Revenue Officer, appointing Dali Rajic as her replacement as the company prepares for an IPO next year.
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South Korean Kospi index reels from steep fall, rebounds on AI enthusiasm and easing Fed fears
South Korea’s Kospi index plunged from over 9000 in June to about 5500 in July, then rebounded 23% by mid-August driven by AI stocks and optimism on U.S. interest rates.
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US inflation cools in July, easing pressure on Fed rate hikes and lifting global markets
US inflation data showed slower wholesale and modest consumer price rises in July, prompting market gains and lower Fed rate hike odds.
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US accuses over 40 countries of aiding China in evading tariffs via transshipment
The White House on August 13 accused China of using more than 40 countries to reroute goods and evade US tariffs from the Trump era.
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Iga Swiatek wins Canadian Open women’s singles title over Elena Rybakina
Iga Swiatek defeated Elena Rybakina 6-2, 6-3 to capture the Canadian Open women's singles title in Toronto on August 13, 2026.
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Taiwan confirms AI-assisted foreign cyberattacks targeting government agencies in July 2026
Taiwan government agencies faced AI-assisted cyberattacks from foreign sources in July, compromising accounts and stealing personnel data.
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UN warns Yemen faces highest risk of large-scale conflict since 2022 truce
UN envoy Hans Grundberg alerted the Security Council that Yemen risks renewed large-scale war amid rising frontline fighting and naval tensions.
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Instagram unveils new wordmark after 10 years, prompting mixed user reactions
On August 13, 2026, Instagram revealed a redesigned wordmark replacing its decade-old logo, sparking praise and criticism from users worldwide.
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Record Rainfall in Chiba Prefecture Causes Flooding, 4 Dead, Major Transport Disruptions
Chiba Prefecture in Japan suffered record-breaking rain and severe flooding on August 13, causing 4 deaths, power outages, and transport shutdowns.
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Romania shuts down last nuclear reactor as Danube water hits 30-year low amid drought
Romania disconnected its second Cernavodă nuclear reactor on August 13 due to record low Danube water levels, fully shutting its only nuclear plant.
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Malaysian Economy Minister Blames Lack of Accountability for Government Project Waste
Economy Minister Akmal Nasrullah criticized recurring taxpayer money wastage in government projects, citing complacency and poor accountability.
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Perez Hilton Live-Streams Self-Harm on TikTok, Hospitalized for Treatment
Perez Hilton live-streamed self-harming by cutting himself on TikTok before emergency responders hospitalized him for urgent care.
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Paris Saint-Germain agree €50 million deal for Barcelona forward Ferran Torres
Paris Saint-Germain have reached a deal to sign Spain international Ferran Torres from Barcelona for around €50 million.
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PKR Youth Chief Calls for Self-Reflection and Stronger Strategies After State Election Losses
PKR Youth chief Muhammad Kamil Ahmad Munim urged party self-reflection and stronger grassroots efforts following recent Sabah, Johor, and Negeri Sembilan election losses.
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CXMT overtakes Tencent as China's most valuable company amid AI demand
CXMT Corp surpassed Tencent Holdings Ltd in market value on August 13, 2026, driven by strong investor demand for AI-related hardware.
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DeepSeek raises flagship V4 AI model prices over fourfold with peak and off-peak rates
DeepSeek announced major price hikes for its flagship V4 AI models effective August 16, introducing new peak and off-peak pricing tiers.
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Italian garbage workers recover €1 million lottery ticket discarded by winner
Garbage workers in Bitonto, Italy, recovered a €1 million lottery ticket a woman mistakenly threw away after misreading results.