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Man arrested for assaulting Ipoh City Council officer during duty in Jalan Pengkalan Barat
A 42-year-old man was detained for allegedly assaulting and threatening an Ipoh City Council enforcement officer in Ipoh on July 25.
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Japanese PM Takaichi says she sleeps 0 to 3 hours nightly, sparking debate on work habits
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi reported sleeping 0 to 3 hours a night since taking office, stirring public and political debate on July 20, 2026.
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Ukraine Submits Peace Proposals to US, Warns of Russian Mobilization After September Vote
Ukraine handed war-ending proposals to US negotiators on August 11 and warned Russia plans new troop mobilization after its September 2026 parliamentary election.
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Singapore targets longevity economy growth without raising healthcare costs
Singapore seeks to expand its longevity economy by improving lives while controlling healthcare spending, Health Minister Ong Ye Kung says.
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Samsung secures $200 billion chip supply deal with Broadcom through 2030
Samsung Electronics won a $200 billion contract to supply chips to Broadcom over five years through 2030.
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Former Top Indonesian Anti-Corruption Prosecutor Febrie Adriansyah Arrested on Money Laundering Charges
Febrie Adriansyah was arrested on suspicion of money laundering after police seized cash and gold from his properties.
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Singapore launches SG Youth Plan to support over 500,000 youths with 20+ initiatives
Singapore’s government launched the SG Youth Plan on July 25 to support more than half a million youths aged 15 to 35 over five years through 20 initiatives.
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Malaysia's GNI per capita hits US$12,380, close to high-income status threshold
Malaysia's GNI per capita reached a record US$12,380 in 2025, edging closer to World Bank high-income status, with GDP at a historic US$472 billion.
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Teenage Student Arrested After Newborn Found Dead at Kuala Langat University Hostel
Police arrested a teenage female student following discovery of a newborn's body at a university hostel in Kuala Langat, Selangor.
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Malaysia’s wholesale and retail trade sales rise 10.1% to RM168.5 billion in June 2026
Malaysia’s wholesale and retail trade sales grew 10.1% year-on-year to RM168.5 billion in June 2026, driven by strong motor vehicle and specialised wholesale sales.
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China backs Pakistan-led efforts to revive stalled US-Iran talks amid Gulf conflict
Pakistan is exploring restarting US-Iran negotiations to end nearly five months of war, following a push led by China.
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Santa Monica Studio announces new Kratos-led God of War game after God of War Laufey
Santa Monica Studio revealed a new God of War game starring Kratos, set to follow God of War Laufey releasing in February 2027.
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Nvidia and South Korea's SK Group unveil $500B AI partnership with data centers and memory chips
Nvidia and SK Group announced a $500 billion collaboration involving AI data centers, next-gen memory chips, and major investments.
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Singer D4vd charged with murder and sexual abuse of teenage girl Celeste Hernandez
David Burke, known as D4vd, faces multiple charges including first-degree murder and child sexual abuse in the death of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez.
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Debian project opens discussion on use of AI tools in contributions
Debian project began a discussion on August 12 about allowing or banning AI-assisted contributions to its software and documentation.
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Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim to be discharged after hernia surgery
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim is expected to leave hospital on August 12 following successful hernia surgery and recovery.
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Taiwan condemns China-Indonesia navy drill east of island as provocation
Taiwan condemned China's planned mid-August navy drill with Indonesia east of Taiwan, calling it a military provocation and political manipulation.
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US lifts TikTok ban on federal devices following ByteDance restructuring
The US White House Office of Management and Budget rescinded the 2023 TikTok ban on government devices after TikTok’s US business shifted to American ownership.
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PSG and Aston Villa face off in 2026 UEFA Super Cup amid squad challenges
Paris Saint-Germain and Aston Villa meet in the 2026 UEFA Super Cup in Salzburg on August 12 amid squad disruptions after the World Cup and transfers.
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Venezuela Announces Withdrawal from International Criminal Court Citing Bias
Venezuela informed the United Nations it will withdraw from the ICC, accusing the court of political and geographical bias.
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Big Tech Surpasses Banks in US Corporate Bond Market Risk Amid AI Spending
Debt from major tech firms now outweighs Wall Street banks in US corporate bond market risk as AI-driven capital spending rises.
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Norway’s Sovereign Wealth Fund Discloses 0.05% Stake in SpaceX and Major Tech Holdings
Norway's sovereign wealth fund revealed a 0.05% SpaceX stake worth $1.22 billion and holds large shares in Nvidia, Apple, Alphabet, Microsoft, and TSMC as of June 30, 2026.
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Stephen Curry enters final contract year with Warriors, expected to finish career in Golden State
Stephen Curry is in the final year of his Golden State Warriors contract and aims to end his NBA career with the team.
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Six killed in Houthi attack on cargo ship in Bab el-Mandeb; US disables Panama-flagged vessel
On August 11, 2026, a Houthi attack on the cargo ship Tihamah killed six, while the US struck a Panama-flagged vessel in the Gulf of Oman.