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Haze from Indonesian fires drives unhealthy air quality across Malaysia in August 2026
Multiple Malaysian states recorded unhealthy Air Pollutant Index levels on August 24-25 due to haze from Indonesian agricultural fires.
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Japanese Olympic figure skating pair Rikuryu announces engagement
Japanese pair skaters Riku Miura and Ryuichi Kihara announced their engagement on August 23, 2026.
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Taiwanese actress Cai Yizhen arrested for damaging Japan's Buddha's Footprint Stone
Taiwanese actress Cai Yizhen was arrested in Japan on August 22 for allegedly pouring glycerin on a national treasure, causing damage.
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Amnesty International says Indian police used excessive force in youth protests over exam leaks
Amnesty International reported Indian police used pellet guns and other weapons excessively against youth protesters in New Delhi and Bihar in July 2026.
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Moderna and Merck announce personalised mRNA cancer vaccine cuts melanoma recurrence
Moderna and Merck developed a personalised mRNA cancer vaccine that reduced melanoma recurrence in a late-stage trial, boosting Moderna shares 177%.
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Nvidia to Raise AI Server Prices Over 15% in Early 2027 Due to Memory Costs
Nvidia will increase prices of AI servers using its chips by more than 15%, starting early 2027, driven by soaring memory chip costs.
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Iran-linked hackers shut down small UK gas power plant for 4 days
Iran-linked hackers shut down a small UK gas peaking power plant for four days in early July, the first confirmed attack on UK energy infrastructure by this group.
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Donald Trump's investment account executed over 1,000 stock trades in June 2026
Donald Trump's investment account made more than 1,000 stock trades in June 2026, including major buys of Berkshire Hathaway and SpaceX shares.
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Ten undocumented migrants escape from Tanah Merah Immigration Depot, one recaptured
Ten undocumented migrants escaped from Tanah Merah Immigration Depot early Aug 23; one was recaptured and nine remain at large.
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Newcastle and Liverpool honor Kevin Keegan ahead of Premier League opener
Newcastle United and Liverpool paid tribute to Kevin Keegan before their Premier League opener at St James' Park on August 23, 2026.
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Shein to IPO on Hong Kong Exchange with Valuation Up to $27 Billion
Shein launched its Hong Kong IPO seeking to raise $1.77 billion, valuing the fast-fashion giant up to $27 billion amid recent losses.
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US Expands Sanctions on Iran, Targeting Its Economy and Trading Partners
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced expanded sanctions on Iran and its trading partners amid rising Middle East tensions and market uncertainty.
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Iran announces discovery of over 7.5 trillion cubic feet natural gas field in Fars province
Iran revealed a new natural gas field in Fars province with more than 7.5 trillion cubic feet of reserves amid ongoing Middle East war damage.
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Syria and Israel hold US-mediated talks in Jordan to ease tensions after strikes
On August 23, 2026, Syria and Israel met in US-mediated talks in Jordan to ease tensions and discuss security agreements following Israeli strikes on Syrian territory.
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Selangor denies viral poster claiming special holiday for Sukma 2026 victory
Selangor Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari denied a viral poster claiming a special holiday for the state's Sukma 2026 win.
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Iranian Parliamentary Committee Approves Fees on Ships Passing Strait of Hormuz, Blacklists Violators
Iran’s parliamentary committee approved draft law to charge fees on ships through Strait of Hormuz and blacklisted 45 vessels for violations.
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Erling Haaland shaves iconic long hair to buzz cut ahead of new Manchester City season
Norwegian striker Erling Haaland cut his long hair to a short buzz cut before Manchester City's 2026-27 Premier League opener.
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Israeli strikes in Gaza kill at least two Palestinians including child amid ceasefire breaches
Israeli air and drone attacks in Gaza on August 23-24 killed two Palestinians, including a 4-year-old boy, and wounded seven amid ongoing ceasefire violations.
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King Harald V Hospitalized with Blood Infection, Public Engagements Canceled
Norway’s 89-year-old King Harald V is hospitalized with haemolytic anaemia and blood infection, responding to antibiotics, with Crown Prince Haakon acting as regent.
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UK PM Andy Burnham visits Kyiv, announces missile tech sharing to support Ukraine
British Prime Minister Andy Burnham visited Kyiv on Ukraine’s 35th Independence Day and pledged ongoing support, including missile technology sharing.
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UEFA President Ceferin rules out FIFA presidency and warns of Infantino challenge
UEFA President Aleksander Ceferin said he will not run for FIFA president and predicted Gianni Infantino will face a challenger in March 2027 elections.
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Ferran Torres scores twice on PSG debut to earn 2-2 draw at Rennes
Ferran Torres came off the bench to score two late goals as PSG salvaged a 2-2 draw against Rennes in the Ligue 1 opener on August 23, 2026.
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Gianni Infantino urges FIFA to close financial gap amid leadership pressure
FIFA President Gianni Infantino called for reducing financial disparities across all 211 member nations while facing leadership challenges and calls for replacement.
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South Korean harassment survivor campaigns for workplace transparency and legal reform
Baek Song-yi, a South Korean survivor of workplace harassment, is campaigning for laws to restrict nondisclosure agreements and mandate victim notification of disciplinary action.