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U.S. Marine Corps drone detected near inter-Korean border prompts evacuations
A U.S. military drone flying near the inter-Korean border during joint exercises triggered evacuations and a security alert.
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MACC urges AI scanners to tighten dangerous goods handling at Malaysian cargo terminals
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission recommended AI-based scanners and staffing upgrades to CAAM following a dangerous goods incident at Kuala Lumpur International Airport.
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Nvidia raises GPU prices by up to 30% amid global memory shortage
Nvidia increased GPU bundle prices by 20% to 30%, marking its third hike this year amid a global memory crisis.
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Nscale to acquire AI software firm Anyscale for $1.65 billion
Nscale agreed to buy AI software company Anyscale for $1.65 billion, bringing 200 employees into its cloud AI computing business.
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Chinese yuan hits strongest level against US dollar since February 2023 in late July 2026
The Chinese yuan climbed to around 6.75 per US dollar at the end of July 2026, its highest since February 2023, amid signals from the People's Bank of China to moderate gains.
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Stephen Fleming named England Test coach; Joe Root returns as captain
Stephen Fleming will lead England men’s Test cricket as head coach on a four-year deal, with Joe Root reinstated as captain.
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Court orders Papagomo to enter defence on sedition and false posting charges
Sessions and High Courts ordered blogger Papagomo to enter defence for sedition and false Facebook post charges in July 2026.
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Germany records nearly 10,000 heat-related deaths by mid-July 2026
Germany reported nearly 10,000 heat-related deaths by July 19, surpassing previous annual records amid severe summer heatwaves.
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Philippines launches $1 billion subsidy to boost domestic electric vehicle manufacturing
The Philippines has introduced a $1 billion subsidy program to support electric vehicle manufacturing and attract foreign investment.
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Minnesota's AI nudification ban takes effect as xAI files lawsuit challenging law
Minnesota’s first-in-US ban on AI-generated non-consensual nude images took effect August 1 amid a federal lawsuit from Elon Musk’s xAI.
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Singapore’s private car numbers fall to lowest since 2019 as rental cars reach record high
Singapore’s private car population dropped to 516,237 units by June 2026, while rental cars hit a record 97,567 units, data from the Land Transport Authority shows.
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Malaysia to build 77 telecom towers to boost coverage on 10 highways
The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission will build 77 telecom towers along 50 km of highway stretches nationwide to improve mobile coverage.
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Malaysia’s Public Service Department offers pension payments via TNG eWallet for retirees
The Public Service Department launched a new pension payment channel through Touch 'n Go eWallet to help over 835,000 retirees access their funds more easily.
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Chinese anti-Japanese FPS game 'The Resisters' draws praise and critiques in early demos
Hangzhou Haotang Technology released demo of 'The Resisters', a WWII-era FPS with strong story and historical focus, drawing mixed player reviews in China and abroad.
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Cadillac appoints Marcin Budkowski as new Formula 1 team principal, replacing Graeme Lowdon
Cadillac named Marcin Budkowski as its new F1 team principal on August 12, 2026, replacing founding leader Graeme Lowdon.
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Malaysia begins screening Rohingya refugees ahead of repatriation to Myanmar
Malaysia started identifying and documenting Rohingya refugees for repatriation after Myanmar agreed to accept 5,000 returnees.
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Rolls-Royce and BAE Systems raise earnings forecasts on strong H1 results and defense demand
Rolls-Royce and BAE Systems boosted full-year earnings forecasts July 30 after strong H1 results and rising global defense spending.
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Former Chinese Premier Zhu Rongji Dies at Age 97 or 98 in Beijing
Zhu Rongji, former Chinese premier known for economic reforms and warnings on Taiwan independence, died August 12 in Beijing at 97 or 98.
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Singapore holds top spot in ASEAN Championship Group A after 0-0 draw with Vietnam
Singapore stayed atop Group A in the 2026 ASEAN Football Championship after a 0-0 draw away at Vietnam on July 31.
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Bev Craig elected mayor of Greater Manchester in July 30 byelection
Labour’s Bev Craig won the Greater Manchester mayoralty in a July 30 byelection following Andy Burnham’s resignation.
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Saudi Arabia confirmed to host next three Asian Champions League Elite finals
The AFC has granted Saudi Arabia permanent hosting rights for the next three Asian Champions League Elite finals.
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Federal Court to hear constitutional questions in Na’imah Abdul Khalid’s asset declaration case on Oct 8
The Federal Court will hear constitutional questions raised by Na’imah Abdul Khalid over her asset declaration charge on October 8, 2026.
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Ukraine Conducts Multiple Drone Strikes on Wildberries Warehouses Across Russia
Ukraine has launched drone attacks on over a dozen warehouses of Russian online retailer Wildberries since July 18, causing fires and disrupting logistics.
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US Justice Department seeks deportation of Afghan woman linked to 2024 Election Day terror plot
The US Justice Department used the Alien Terrorist Removal Court to pursue deportation of Nazira Haji Zada for ties to a 2024 ISIS-inspired election attack plot.