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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.
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UOB agrees to sell asset management arm to Allianz Global Investors for S$555 million
United Overseas Bank agreed on August 5 to sell its asset management business to Allianz Global Investors for S$555 million.
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Indonesia's GDP growth slows to 5.29% in Q2 2026, beating forecasts despite household spending dip
Indonesia's economy grew 5.29% year-on-year in Q2 2026, slowing from Q1 but surpassing forecasts amid mixed sector performance.
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Singapore's GIC seeks to sell about US$1 billion in private equity stakes
Singapore's sovereign wealth fund GIC is looking to sell private equity fund stakes valued near US$1 billion, including holdings in EQT, TPG Asia, and KKR.
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No system fault found after 432 O-Level English oral exam discrepancy reports
Singapore’s education board found no malfunction after 432 candidates reported prompt differences in the July 15 O-Level English oral exam.
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Malaysia Gazettes Nine More Open Spaces to Protect Kuala Lumpur’s Green Areas
The Malaysian government officially gazetted nine additional open spaces in Kuala Lumpur, covering 5.15 hectares, to preserve urban green areas.
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Aryna Sabalenka beats Moyuka Uchijima 6-3, 6-3 in WTA Toronto second round
World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka defeated Japanese qualifier Moyuka Uchijima 6-3, 6-3 in the WTA 1000 tournament in Toronto on August 4, 2026.
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North Korea Threatens Additional Military Response to Japan's Missile Tests
Kim Yo-jong warned North Korea will pursue further military options in response to Japan's expanding defense capabilities and missile tests.
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Public Service Department Opens 2026 Dermasiswa B40 Scholarship Applications for 2025 SPM Holders
The Public Service Department opened applications for the 2026 Dermasiswa B40 scholarships for eligible 2025 SPM holders from low-income families to pursue diploma studies.
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Thai footballer dies after lightning strike during Golok Cup match in southern Thailand
Sofwan Awae, 24, died after being struck by lightning during a Golok Cup game in Sungai Golok on August 4, injuring 12 others.
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Cameron Smith backs LIV Golf’s survival but ready to return to PGA Tour if it ends
Cameron Smith said he wants LIV Golf to continue but will return to the PGA Tour if LIV ends after Saudi funding stops.
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Ukraine accuses Russia of war crime after drone wounds vegetable seller in Kherson
Ukraine accused Russia of a war crime after a Russian drone attacked and injured a vegetable seller in Kherson on August 4.
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US pledges indefinite naval blockade and new economic sanctions on Iran amid Strait of Hormuz conflict
The US announced an indefinite naval blockade of Iran and imminent unprecedented economic isolation measures amid escalating tensions in the Strait of Hormuz.
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Two trains derail in southeast England within 24 hours causing injuries and disruption
Southern Rail and Greater Anglia trains derailed near Lewes and Wickford on August 13-14, causing injuries and rail disruptions.