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China’s LandSpace recovers Zhuque-3 rocket booster on land for first time
LandSpace launched and recovered the first stage booster of its Zhuque-3 rocket on land on August 19, 2026.
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South Korea considers Jeonbuk for new financial hub to ease Seoul overcrowding
South Korea is exploring Jeonbuk province, 200 km south of Seoul, as a new financial center to reduce concentration in the capital region.
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Malaysia reviews RM1,700 minimum wage amid rising living costs
Malaysia’s government is reviewing the RM1,700 monthly minimum wage to assess its adequacy against changing economic and living conditions.
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Hong Kong Exchange posts record Q2 net income on IPO and trading surge
Hong Kong Exchanges & Clearing Ltd reported a record HK$5.38 billion net income in Q2 2026, driven by a surge in IPOs and trading activity.
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USS Benfold lost power for four days in South China Sea after generator failure
The USS Benfold lost power for four days in July during an engineering failure in the South China Sea, disrupting life aboard the ship and requiring a tow to Subic Bay.
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TikTok developing peer-to-peer payments through direct messages in the US
TikTok is creating a feature letting US users send money via direct messages using TikTok Pay, currently in early hidden-code testing.
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French civil servant Christian Nègre accused of drugging nearly 250 women during job interviews
Christian Nègre, a former French Culture Ministry official, faces accusations from nearly 250 women who say he drugged them during job interviews from 2009 to 2018.
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Charges to be filed over death of stray dog Rocky during Port Klang operation
Selangor police will file charges tomorrow against individuals linked to the death of stray dog Rocky during a July operation in Port Klang.
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MACC closed 2021 corruption investigations into former minister Xavier Jayakumar in 2024
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission closed corruption probes into ex-minister Xavier Jayakumar in 2024 due to lack of evidence.
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Former UBB CEO Razlan Raghazli charged with RM139.89 million cheating in Sessions Court
Razlan Raghazli, ex-CEO of UBB Investment Bank, was charged with cheating RM139.89 million and pleaded not guilty today.
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Flight attendants face highest radiation-related cancer death risk, pilots second
A study finds U.S. flight attendants and pilots have elevated odds of dying from radiation-related cancers compared to other workers.
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US 30-Year Treasury Yield Hits 5.3%, Highest Since 2007, Amid Global Bond Sell-Off
On August 18, 2026, the US 30-year Treasury yield rose to 5.3%, its highest level since 2007, driven by a global sovereign bond sell-off.
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Brandon Nakashima rallies past Daniil Medvedev at Cincinnati Open third round
Brandon Nakashima saved three match points to upset Daniil Medvedev 6-7(3) 7-6(4) 6-1 at the Cincinnati Open on August 18.
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China allows limited shipments of Nvidia H200 AI chips to ByteDance and Tencent
ByteDance and Tencent have each received about 10,000 Nvidia H200 AI processors amid eased Chinese import controls, sources say.
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Peter Seah steps down as National Wages Council chairman; Hsieh Fu Hua takes over
Peter Seah stepped down as National Wages Council chairman and was succeeded by Hsieh Fu Hua on August 19, 2026.
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Major GTA 6 Gameplay and Dev Builds Leak, Showing PC and Xbox Dev Kit Versions
Large-scale leaks of GTA 6 gameplay footage and development builds surfaced on August 21, revealing PC and Xbox dev kit versions.
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Sony to Launch Pulse Elevate Wireless Gaming Speakers on November 12, 2026
Sony announced the Pulse Elevate wireless gaming speakers will launch November 12, with preorders opening in September in the US and Hong Kong.
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Nilai private university CFO pleads not guilty to RM6.56 million criminal breach of trust charge
Noraini Aripin pleaded not guilty to criminal breach of trust involving RM6.56 million at a Nilai private university in Sessions Court Seremban today.
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US and South Korea end Ulchi Freedom Shield drills six days early following Trump order
The US and South Korea agreed to cut short the 2026 Ulchi Freedom Shield military exercise, ending it August 21 instead of August 27.
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MPBL Champions Abra Weavers to Compete in 2026-27 East Asia Super League Season
Abra Weavers, 2025 MPBL champions, will join the East Asia Super League starting October 2026.
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Fire in Kolkata hotel kills at least 9, including a child, injures several
A fire broke out early today in a five-story budget hotel in Kolkata, killing at least nine people and injuring six to nine others.
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Gunmen Kill At Least 24 in Night Raid on Nigeria’s Plateau State Community
Gunmen killed at least 24 people and burned homes in an attack on the Bin-Per community in Nigeria’s Plateau State overnight Monday into Tuesday.
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US unions and advocacy groups sue to block new visa time limits for foreign students and journalists
A coalition filed suit August 18 to block DHS rules capping student, exchange visitor, and journalist visas starting September 15.
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Premier League 2026-27 season begins with Arsenal hosting Coventry City
The 2026-27 Premier League season kicks off on August 21 with Arsenal facing Coventry City at Emirates Stadium.