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Ukraine strikes Russian grain terminals and naval base in Novorossiysk, halting exports
Ukraine launched drone and missile attacks on Novorossiysk’s grain terminals and naval base, killing 3 and halting shipments at major Russian ports.
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Sabah to acquire 40% stake in floating LNG project in new Petronas deal
Sabah will secure a 40% stake in a floating LNG project and 20% in a Sandakan oil and gas field under an upcoming Petronas agreement.
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Israeli airstrikes destroy medical warehouses at Gaza’s Al-Aqsa Martyrs Hospital
On August 1, 2026, Israeli airstrikes destroyed two medical warehouses and damaged others at Al-Aqsa Martyrs Hospital in Gaza, displacing families nearby.
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Queen Raja Zarith Sofiah urges compassion to break mental health stigma in Malaysia
Queen Raja Zarith Sofiah called for greater compassion to end silence around mental health during a speech at University of Reading Malaysia’s 10th convocation.
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WorldPride parade held in Amsterdam under heightened security after Berlin attack
Thousands gathered in Amsterdam on August 1 for WorldPride’s canal parade amid increased security following a deadly Berlin Pride attack.
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Construction begins on Penang International Logistics Aeropark to boost northern Malaysia air cargo
Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd and Penang Development Corporation started building the Penang International Logistics Aeropark in August 2026.
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Taliban ban blocks 2.4 million Afghan girls from secondary education since 2021
Since March 2022, about 2.4 million Afghan girls have been banned from secondary schools by the Taliban, reversing years of progress.
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Putin visits disputed Kuril Islands in first trip by Russian president since 2010
Russian President Vladimir Putin visited Iturup, part of the disputed Kuril Islands, on August 13, 2026, drawing strong protests from Japan.
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Josh Kerr wins men’s mile gold at 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow
Josh Kerr won the men’s mile gold medal at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow on August 1.
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Sabah to discuss RM900 million balance of MA63 special grant at August 3 meeting
Sabah plans to discuss the remaining RM900 million balance of a RM1.5 billion MA63 special grant at an August 3 meeting with federal officials.
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US July inflation rises 0.1%, markets ease rate hike bets amid Middle East tensions
US consumer prices rose 0.1% in July, lowering September Fed rate hike odds to 40%, while oil prices stayed high on Middle East unrest.
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German cabinet approves intelligence reform to expand BND and BfV operational powers
On August 12, 2026, Germany's cabinet approved reforms granting foreign and domestic intelligence agencies broader powers for active operations against hybrid threats.
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SpaceX Faces Stock Drop and Market Pressure Ahead of First Public Earnings Report
SpaceX’s shares fell nearly 20% from IPO price by July 31 as it prepares to release first public Q2 earnings on August 4.
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AI agents, diagram tools, and RAG engines lead GitHub trends on Aug 13, 2026
Today's top trending repos focus on AI agent platforms, diagram design, and retrieval-augmented generation tools, showing strong interest in AI orchestration and visualization.
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Trump Signs Memo Authorizing US Private Companies to Launch Cyber Operations Against Criminal Groups
President Donald Trump on August 12 signed a memorandum letting vetted private firms conduct offensive cyber actions against foreign transnational criminal organizations under government oversight.
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Rare total solar eclipse observed across Europe and Arctic on August 12, 2026
A rare total solar eclipse on August 12, 2026, was seen across Europe and the Arctic, drawing millions of viewers and causing major travel and security operations.
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Settler attacks and military raids escalate in West Bank after Israeli guard’s death
Israeli security guard’s killing sparked settler attacks and military raids in the West Bank that left five dead and dozens detained.
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Animal hospital in Kumamoto shelters 26 earthquake evacuees with pets after July quake
Ryunosuke Animal Hospital in Kumamoto is housing 26 evacuees with pets after a powerful earthquake struck southern Japan on July 28, 2026.
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AFC welcomes FIFA decision to cancel World Cup stake sale plan
The Asian Football Confederation praised FIFA’s scrapping of plans to sell a stake in a unit managing World Cup events.
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Malaysian PM Anwar Ibrahim invites Rajmohan Gandhi to deliver lecture in early 2027
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim invited Rajmohan Gandhi to visit Malaysia in early 2027 for a lecture on democracy and leadership.
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Aeon Mall Kumamoto staff re-entered building after evacuation before fatal explosion
Aeon Mall Kumamoto staff were allowed to re-enter after a July 28 earthquake evacuation before a blast killed seven employees.
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Workers’ Party chief Pritam Singh struck off lawyer rolls for lying under oath
Pritam Singh, Workers’ Party chief and Aljunied GRC MP, was disbarred on August 13 for criminal conviction of lying under oath to a parliamentary committee.
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Taliban ban keeps 2.4-2.6 million Afghan girls out of secondary schools for five years
Since August 2021, Taliban restrictions have prevented millions of Afghan girls from secondary education, reversing two decades of progress.
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Malaysia suspends validity of passports exceeding 10 years amid airline check-in issues
Malaysia's Immigration Department suspended passports valid over 10 years due to airline check-in problems and capped passport validity at 10 years.