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Trump administration detains and deports family members of US military personnel
Since Trump’s 2025 return to office, over 50 parents and spouses of active-duty US troops have been detained and six deported.
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Malaysia boosts aviation and border security with police, AI, drones, and intl cooperation
Malaysia involves police in aviation security and deploys AI, drones, and joint operations to enhance border and aviation safety.
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Sri Lanka blocks access to over 120 unlicensed online betting sites in crackdown
Sri Lanka banned more than 120 unlicensed online gambling sites, ordering telecoms to enforce the block starting August 5 and expanding it on August 7.
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2026 Wyndham Championship set for August 6-9 at Sedgefield with Cameron Young favored
The 2026 Wyndham Championship will run August 6-9 in Greensboro, with defending champ Cameron Young among the top betting favorites.
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Minneapolis Fed President Kashkari urges gradual rate hikes to curb US inflation
Neel Kashkari called for starting gradual interest rate increases now to lower US inflation, dissenting against holding rates steady in August 2026.
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Hull City signs Greece goalkeeper Konstantinos Tzolakis for record £20m fee
Hull City signed 23-year-old Greece goalkeeper Konstantinos Tzolakis from Olympiacos on a five-year deal for a club-record £20 million plus add-ons.
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UN warns El Niño may push 49 million more into acute hunger by end of 2027
The UN's World Food Programme says El Niño could increase acute food insecurity by 22% in 45 vulnerable countries by late 2027.
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China Protests Japan's 2026 Defense White Paper Over Taiwan and Military Issues
China condemned Japan’s August 4 defense white paper for exaggerating the China threat and interfering in Taiwan affairs.
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Wildfire in Stourbridge, England Destroys Homes and Hospitalizes Firefighters and Child
A wildfire near Stourbridge on August 13 damaged homes, hospitalized three firefighters and a child, and sparked evacuations.
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Proxmox VE 9.2 Adds Official 64-bit ARM Architecture Support
Proxmox announced on August 12 that its Virtual Environment 9.2 now fully supports 64-bit ARM alongside x86-64.
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Workers’ Party calls for economic strategy focused on inclusive growth and SME support
On August 5, 2026, WP MP Kenneth Tiong moved a motion in Parliament proposing a new economic model emphasizing fair wealth distribution and support for small businesses.
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Malaysia will not repatriate Rohingya refugees if their lives are at risk
Malaysia plans to repatriate 5,000 Rohingya refugees but will halt any returns that endanger their safety, officials said.
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Pet Dog Rocky Dies During Stray Dog Operation in Port Klang, Police Investigate
Rocky, a pet dog, died July 29 during a stray dog-catching operation in Port Klang amid allegations of animal cruelty.
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Britain’s Job Market Downturn Matches Longest Since 2008-09 Crisis
Britain’s private sector cut jobs for 22 straight months through July 2026, matching the longest slump since the 2008-09 financial crisis.
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Malaysia urges social media firms to automate takedown of scam and gambling content
Malaysia's Communications Minister said social media platforms will be given time to automate removal of scam and online gambling content under new codes.
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NHK confirms employee sexually assaulted by program cast member, president apologizes
NHK disclosed that an employee was sexually assaulted by a cast member in 2023 and apologized for mishandling the case.
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Rep. Chuck Edwards Drops 2026 Re-election Bid After Ethics Committee Censure Recommendation
Rep. Chuck Edwards announced he will not seek re-election following a House Ethics Committee report recommending censure over sexual harassment allegations.
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Malaysia's PM orders fast-track processing of 15,000 foreign worker applications
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has directed rapid processing of 15,000 foreign worker applications to address labour shortages in key sectors.
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SMRT Trains' profit nearly doubles to S$12.8 million as revenue rises 5.6%
SMRT Trains reported a near doubling of profit to S$12.8 million for FY 2025/2026 on a 5.6% revenue increase to S$969.7 million.
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Netflix shuts Night School Studio and Moonloot Games in gaming strategy shift
Netflix is closing Night School Studio and Moonloot Games and cutting internal gaming jobs amid a strategic focus change.
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MPV Collides with Wild Elephant Herd on East Coast Expressway 2 in Terengganu
An MPV crashed into a herd of wild elephants near Cheneh Toll Plaza on LPT2, injuring the driver and his wife on August 4, 2026.
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Category A COE premium falls 1.7% to S$123,890 in Aug 5 bidding; Category B stable
Category A COE premium dipped 1.7% to S$123,890 in Aug 5 tender, while Category B remained nearly unchanged at S$129,910.
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US continues talks on Ukraine producing Patriot missiles amid Trump’s expressed doubts
The US is still discussing allowing Ukraine to produce Patriot missiles despite former President Trump expressing reservations after initial support.
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Houthis claim missile strike on Saudi oil tanker Wafaa in northern Red Sea
The Houthi group said it attacked the Saudi oil tanker Wafaa with ballistic missiles off Yanbu on August 5, 2026.