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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.
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Explosion at Ammunition Factory near Rome Causes No Injuries, Investigation Underway
A large explosion struck a KNDS-owned ammunition factory near Colleferro, Italy, on August 13; all 24 workers on site were unharmed.
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Monsoon floods and landslides kill over 100 people across India since July
Monsoon floods and landslides have killed more than 100 people across India since July, with Assam among the hardest hit states.
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Lionel Messi Donates €80,000 to Support Madrid Wildfire Reconstruction
Lionel Messi donated €80,000 to aid reconstruction in Sierra Oeste after July wildfires damaged homes and land near Madrid.
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Falcons edge rusher Jalon Walker feared to miss 2026 season with ACL injury
Falcons second-year edge rusher Jalon Walker likely tore his ACL in practice on August 4, risking the entire 2026 season.
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US Stocks Rally to Record Highs on Strong Earnings and Easing Oil Prices
US stock indexes soared Monday led by robust corporate earnings and a sharp drop in oil prices amid US-Iran Strait of Hormuz talks.
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White House finalizes voluntary AI cybersecurity framework but keeps details secret
The White House unveiled a voluntary AI cybersecurity framework requiring companies to share new models 30 days before release, but withheld key details after briefing industry leaders.
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Italian woman recovers €1 million lottery ticket after mistakenly discarding it as trash
An Italian woman won a €1 million lottery but threw away the ticket after a shop machine error and later recovered it from trash with help from waste staff.
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Teen Developer's $200 Joke Game Nets Nearly $1.4M on Steam Before Refunds
18-year-old Michael Major sold over 6,700 copies of a $200 joke game on Steam, earning nearly $1.4 million before refunds cut his net to $2,000.
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Investigation finds 2025 Eaton wildfire in Los Angeles caused by Southern California Edison tower arcing
Los Angeles County officials said electrical arcing from an out-of-service Southern California Edison tower caused the deadly 2025 Eaton wildfire.
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Former Neo-Nazi Joshua Bonehill-Paine Withdraws as Tory Candidate Amid Controversy
Joshua Bonehill-Paine, former neo-Nazi activist, withdrew as Conservative council candidate and accepted advisory role after backlash over his past convictions.
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Chelsea undecided on Mykhailo Mudryk's future after doping ban clearance
Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso says no decision has been made on Mykhailo Mudryk’s future after the winger was cleared to play again following a doping suspension.
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Ipswich Town sign Portuguese midfielder Florentino Luis from Burnley on five-year deal
Ipswich Town signed 26-year-old Portuguese midfielder Florentino Luis from Burnley on a five-year contract.