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Malaysia strengthens vessel screening to block ships under international sanctions
Malaysia has stepped up monitoring and screening to block 1,404 internationally sanctioned vessels from its waters and ports.
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Europe’s fifth summer heatwave peaks with record temperatures and wildfires
Europe hit by its fifth heatwave of summer 2026, with UK reaching 38.1°C and wildfires worsening across France, Spain and Italy.
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Alexandra Eala wins Washington Open, first Filipina to claim WTA singles title
Alexandra Eala defeated top seed Jessica Pegula to win the Washington Open, becoming the first Filipina to claim a WTA singles crown.
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Itauma vs Hrgovic on August 29 upgraded to vacant IBF heavyweight title fight
Moses Itauma and Filip Hrgovic will fight for the vacant IBF heavyweight title on August 29 in London.
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Singapore plans housing development at Gillman Barracks and Maju Forest over next decade
Singapore will develop housing at Gillman Barracks and Maju Forest to meet future demand, following public consultation ending August 6, 2026.
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Israeli settlers and forces attack multiple West Bank Palestinian communities causing injuries and damage
Israeli settlers and forces attacked Palestinian communities across the West Bank between August 4 and 7, injuring at least 12 and damaging property.
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GovTech retrenches 93 staff in July during two-year restructuring exercise
GovTech retrenched 93 staff in July 2026 as part of a two-year plan to shift focus toward in-house digital product ownership.
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Malaysia requires copyright owner permission for AI training data use
Malaysia’s government confirmed permission from copyright holders is needed to use their works in AI model training under existing law.
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Singapore Parliament introduces new anti-scam laws targeting online account mules and platforms
Singapore introduced the Scams (Countermeasures) and Other Matters Bill to crack down on online account mules and raise fines on platforms failing anti-scam obligations.
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Singapore SCDF proposes new law to prosecute suppliers of non-compliant bomb shelter products
Singapore’s Civil Defence Shelter and Fire Safety Bill proposes powers to act directly against bomb shelter product suppliers and lengthens fire safety licence validity.
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Bayer, BP, Evonik, McDonald’s and Saudi Aramco report Q2 2026 earnings beating expectations
Bayer, BP, Evonik, McDonald’s and Saudi Aramco posted strong Q2 2026 results with some cautious outlooks and leadership changes.
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Singapore lowers en bloc consent thresholds for older condos aged 40 years and above
Singapore’s Ministry of Law proposed lower en bloc consent thresholds for condominiums aged 40 years and above to revive collective sales market.
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Toyota and Honda Raise Full-Year Profit Forecasts on Weaker Yen Support
Toyota and Honda raised their fiscal year 2027 profit forecasts, citing weaker yen and strong sales despite regional headwinds.
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Airport employee named person of interest in Malaysia Airlines pilot drug smuggling probe
Police identified a KLIA airport employee as a person of interest in the investigation of a Malaysia Airlines pilot caught with over 70,000 ecstasy pills in Indonesia.
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Japan releases 2026 defense white paper outlining multi-trillion yen investment to boost defense industry
Japan's Defence Ministry published its 600-page 2026 defense white paper detailing strategic threats and plans to transform defense capabilities over five years.
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Three Malaysians arrested in Thailand with 87kg of meth worth RM4.3 million
Three Malaysian men were arrested July 31 in Hat Yai, Thailand, carrying 87 kilograms of crystal methamphetamine worth RM4.3 million.
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"This Game Costs 200 Dollars" Sold 6,700 Copies But Developer Made $2,000 After Mass Refunds
Michael Major sold over 6,700 copies of his $200 Steam game, but 99.9% were refunded, leaving him with about $2,000 in earnings.
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Luigi Mangione to plead guilty in federal stalking case ahead of New York murder trial
Luigi Mangione is expected to plead guilty to federal stalking charges on August 14 or 15 as jury selection for his New York murder trial approaches.
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South Korea’s July CPI Inflation Slows to 2.8% as Core Pressures Persist
South Korea’s consumer price index rose 2.8% year-on-year in July 2026, easing from June amid fuel price shifts and government measures.
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Grab raises 2026 revenue and earnings forecasts on strong ride-hailing demand
Grab raised its 2026 revenue forecast to up to US$4.15 billion and increased its adjusted EBITDA guidance on strong ride-hailing and delivery growth.
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House Ethics Committee recommends censure of Rep. Chuck Edwards over sexual harassment claims
The House Ethics Committee urged censoring Rep. Chuck Edwards for sexual harassment and hostile work conduct involving two female staffers.
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Spider-Man: Brand New Day Ends Ambiguously, Sparking Theories on Ned’s Memory Return
Spider-Man: Brand New Day closes with Ned seemingly recalling Peter Parker, reigniting debate over whether his memory truly returned.
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Apple files new legal challenge against UK demand for encrypted iCloud data access
Apple challenged the UK government's second demand to access encrypted iCloud user data in a legal complaint filed last month.
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Sigrid Haugset wins stage 3, takes overall lead at Tour de France Femmes
Norwegian cyclist Sigrid Haugset won stage three and claimed the yellow jersey at the Tour de France Femmes.