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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.
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Data centre demand in Selangor does not strain domestic water supply
Selangor government confirms data centre water use has no impact on domestic supply, backed by adequate reserves and strict project oversight.
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Malaysia Deputy PM says state rivalry won't affect federal government stability
Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said state political rivalry will not disrupt federal stability under the Unity Government agreement.
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DeepSeek announces major price increase for AI API services in China
DeepSeek said on August 6 it will significantly raise prices for its AI API services, ending its unusually low-cost model in the Chinese market.
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Passenger Partially Sucked Out of Ryanair Plane After Engine Fan Blade Failure
A Ryanair flight from Greece to Germany on July 10 suffered an engine failure that shattered a cabin window, injuring a passenger seriously.
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Singapore’s National Day Parade 2026 Fireworks Launched from Kallang Basin with Multiple Viewing Spots
The 2026 National Day Parade fireworks were launched from a floating platform in Kallang Basin beside the National Stadium on August 9 evening.
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Afghan women's football team reunites in New Zealand after FIFA ruling
The Afghan women's national football team gathered in New Zealand in August 2026 for their first reunion abroad since Taliban banned them in 2021.
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Celta Vigo vs Osasuna LaLiga Opener Postponed to August 27 Due to Fungus on Pitch
Celta Vigo’s LaLiga opener against Osasuna on August 16 was postponed due to fungus damage on the pitch at Estadio de Balaidos.
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Hong Kong Cantopop Lyricist and Actor Peter Lai Dies at 76
Peter Lai, celebrated Hong Kong Cantopop lyricist and TVB actor, died at age 76 on August 5, 2026.
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Pahang Forms Joint Committee to Address Hazardous Trees After Fatal Incident, Reports RM3M Telecom Theft Losses
Pahang government set up joint committee and preventive measures after a deadly tree fall killed four in Bentong and reported over RM3 million telecom losses in 2025.
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Google launches Gemini 3.7 Flash AI model with enhanced coding, agent skills at half price
Google released Gemini 3.7 Flash on August 13, 2026, improving coding and workflow automation at half the price of its predecessor until year-end.
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OpenAI Drives About 70% of Microsoft's $34 Billion AI Revenue in Fiscal 2026
OpenAI contributed roughly $24.1 billion, or 70%, to Microsoft’s $34 billion AI revenue in fiscal 2026, the company reported.
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Trump imposes tariffs up to 100% on imported drones and components over security concerns
US President Donald Trump signed tariffs on imported drones and parts, effective September 3, to boost domestic production and limit reliance on foreign supply chains.
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Erica Schwartz confirmed as CDC director amid agency leadership turmoil
The US Senate confirmed Dr Erica Schwartz as CDC director in a 51-44 vote after agency turmoil and leadership turnover.
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UAE accuses Iran of attacking two ADNOC vessels in Strait of Hormuz
Two ADNOC vessels were attacked in the Strait of Hormuz on August 13, with the UAE blaming Iran’s Revolutionary Guard Corps.
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Wildfire in northern Greece triggers mass evacuations in Halkidiki resort areas
A major wildfire broke out in Halkidiki, northern Greece, on August 13, forcing hundreds to evacuate from summer resorts Siviri and Fourka.
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Iran’s Mojtaba Khamenei faces communication challenges amid health speculation since February strike
Iranian Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei has maintained a low profile with difficult communication after succeeding his father post-February strike.
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Demi Vollering wins stage five as Marlen Reusser keeps Tour de France Femmes lead
Demi Vollering won stage five of the Tour de France Femmes while Marlen Reusser retained the overall lead by 12 seconds.
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Iran Warns Gulf States of Retaliation if U.S. Launches New Strikes on Its Territory
Iran warned Gulf states that any new U.S. attacks would trigger retaliation against critical regional energy infrastructure.
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Iraqi PM meets Saudi intelligence chief to discuss regional security and coordination
Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi met Saudi intelligence chief Khalid al-Humaidan in Baghdad on August 7 to discuss regional security amid recent US-Saudi strikes on militias.
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PKR to hold national congress in Melaka on August 15-16 with 2,500 delegates expected
Parti Keadilan Rakyat will hold its 2026 national congress in Melaka with 2,500 delegates and 3,000 observers attending starting August 15.
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Apple’s Private Relay leaks real IP addresses due to WebKit vulnerabilities
Security researchers found flaws in Apple’s WebKit engine that expose users’ IP addresses despite Private Relay being enabled.