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PlayStation Fans Organize Week-Long Blackout Protest Over Sony's Plan to End Physical Discs
A fan group called DoesItPlay announced a week-long boycott starting August 23 to protest Sony’s decision to stop making physical PlayStation game discs by 2028.
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Amos Yee to plead guilty for dodging National Service enlistment in Singapore
Amos Yee, 27, will plead guilty on September 7 to charges of dodging National Service and leaving Singapore without valid permits.
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Witnesses link Muhyiddin to political contributions tied to Jana Wibawa project awards
Two witnesses testified that political contributions to Bersatu were requested to secure Jana Wibawa infrastructure contracts with Muhyiddin's backing.
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Singapore and Australia sign protocol to ensure trade of essential goods and defence supplies
Singapore and Australia signed a protocol in July 2026 to prevent export restrictions on essential goods and strengthen defence supply cooperation.
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Xabi Alonso wins first match as Chelsea manager in 6-4 pre-season thriller in Sydney
Xabi Alonso began as Chelsea manager on July 1 and led the team to a 6-4 pre-season win over Western Sydney Wanderers on July 28 in Sydney.
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Former Chinese Premier Zhu Rongji dies at 97 in Beijing
Zhu Rongji, China’s premier from 1998 to 2003 and key economic reformer, died on August 12 in Beijing at age 97.
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Gaza Teen Saba Rabah Tops Palestinian National Exams Despite War
Saba Rabah, 18, from Gaza scored 99.9% to top Palestine’s June 2026 Tawjihi science exams amid war and displacement.
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Johor Authorities Revoke Network School's Business Licence, No Appeal Filed
Iskandar Puteri City Council revoked Network School operator's licence on July 21 over breaches; no appeal received by July 27.
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Singapore's June manufacturing output rises 7.2% led by electronics amid AI demand
Singapore's factory output grew 7.2% year-on-year in June 2026, driven by strong electronics and precision engineering sectors.
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Federal Constitution amendment to separate Attorney General and Public Prosecutor roles set for October
Malaysia plans to proceed with a constitutional amendment in October to separate the Attorney General and Public Prosecutor roles after Conference of Rulers review.
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Australian court upholds racial discrimination ruling against Pauline Hanson
The Full Federal Court upheld a ruling that Pauline Hanson racially discriminated against Muslim Senator Mehreen Faruqi in a 2022 tweet.
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Japan Eyes Foreign Bank Financing for $33 Billion US Natural Gas Power Projects
Japan is exploring funding from foreign banks, including US lenders, for $33 billion natural gas power projects in Pennsylvania and Texas.
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Russian and Ukrainian attacks kill dozens near Ukraine-Russia border in late July
Russian strikes killed at least 7 in eastern Ukraine on July 27; Ukrainian drone strikes killed 3 in Russia's Belgorod region the next day.
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Malaysia to Raise Wages Before Expanding Tax Base Amid Economic Concerns
Malaysia’s Economy Minister says wage growth will take priority over tax broadening, following OECD recommendations.
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Chinese Biotech Surpasses AI as Top Emerging Market Growth Sector
Chinese biotech stocks surged as investors shifted away from AI amid tech sell-offs in July 2026.
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Malaysia's Economy Grows 5.8% in Q2 2026, Nearing High-Income Status
Malaysia’s economy expanded 5.8% in Q2 2026, driven by manufacturing and mining, edging closer to World Bank high-income threshold.
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HSBC to hire 100+ AI specialists and 100 wealth managers, open global AI centre in Singapore
HSBC will open its first global AI centre in Singapore later this year and hire over 200 staff, including AI experts and wealth managers.
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Ebola outbreak in DR Congo hits 3,200 cases with 1,405 deaths
Ebola infections in Democratic Republic of Congo have reached 3,200 cases and 1,405 deaths amid ongoing spread and response challenges.
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Putin Threatens Retaliation Against European Ship Seizures Over Shadow Fleet Sanctions
Russian President Vladimir Putin warned of tit-for-tat actions if Europe seizes Russian vessels linked to the shadow fleet.
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Chelsea sign Spanish left-back Pep Chavarría from Rayo Vallecano on five-year deal
Chelsea have signed 28-year-old Spanish left-back Pep Chavarría from Rayo Vallecano on a five-year contract until 2031.
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David Crowley narrowly wins Wisconsin Democratic governor primary over Francesca Hong
David Crowley defeated Francesca Hong by about 3,000 votes to win the Wisconsin Democratic gubernatorial primary on August 11, 2026.
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Anthropic to Embed Invisible Watermarks in Claude AI Text and Images for EU Compliance
Anthropic announced it will embed invisible watermarks in Claude AI-generated text and images worldwide to meet new EU transparency rules.
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Seatrium shares surge after upbeat profit guidance and floating data center approval
Seatrium shares rose sharply on July 27 after the company issued positive profit guidance and secured approval for a floating data center concept.
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Singapore's central bank tightens monetary policy again amid inflation and energy price risks
The Monetary Authority of Singapore raised the rate of SGD policy band appreciation on July 27, its second tightening in three months.