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Errol Spence Jr. returns July 25 in Sydney to fight Tim Tszyu at middleweight
Errol Spence Jr. will return to boxing on July 25, 2026, against Tim Tszyu in a 160-pound middleweight bout in Sydney.
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Barcelona's Frenkie de Jong out for weeks with serious knee ligament injury
Barcelona midfielder Frenkie de Jong will miss several weeks after tearing knee ligaments during the World Cup.
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World Bank estimates Venezuela earthquakes caused US$19.6 billion in physical damage
Two earthquakes struck Venezuela on June 24, causing US$19.6 billion in damage and thousands of casualties, the World Bank said.
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Two-thirds of Gaza population face acute hunger risk by end of 2026 amid aid cuts
An estimated 1.4 million people in Gaza, about 67% of the population, are expected to face severe food insecurity by December 2026 due to aid reductions.
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Singapore Seeks Relief from US Tariffs Amid Forced Labour Investigation
Singapore’s Foreign Minister Vivian Balakrishnan called for exemption from new US tariffs following forced labour claims affecting trade partners.
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US Fires Missiles on Panama-Flagged Ship Trying to Break Iran Port Blockade
On August 11, 2026, the US Navy disabled Panama-flagged M/V Vela Nova for violating the Iran port blockade in the Gulf of Oman.
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Malaysian extremist groups shift recruitment to online platforms including Roblox targeting youths
Extremist groups in Malaysia have shifted from face-to-face recruitment to online methods like Roblox, with many recent arrests involving teenagers.
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Malaysia’s Senate passes law to prosecute cross-border child sex offenders
Malaysia’s Dewan Negara approved an amendment extending legal reach to prosecute child sex offences committed abroad by those linked to Malaysia.
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One Soldier Killed and Four Injured in Czech Army Helicopter Crash
A Czech army UH-1Y Venom helicopter crashed on July 23 at Namest nad Oslavou airbase, killing one soldier and injuring four others.
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Selangor allocates RM40.5 million for 39 flood mitigation projects in Petaling Jaya
Selangor state government allocated RM40.5 million for flood mitigation across Petaling Jaya, covering 39 projects to address flash floods, officials said.
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Darline Graham advances to runoff in South Carolina Republican Senate primary
Senator Darline Graham reached a runoff election in South Carolina’s special Republican primary after the August 11 vote.
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North Korea fires ballistic missile ahead of US-South Korea military drills
North Korea launched a ballistic missile from Wonsan on August 12, flying over 700 km into the sea east of the Korean Peninsula.
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No by-election for Subang seat after Wong Chen resignation, EC announces
Subang MP Wong Chen resigned, and Election Commission confirmed no by-election for the seat will be held.
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Former Singapore PE teacher pleads guilty to sexually abusing teenage student
A 45-year-old former Singapore secondary school PE teacher pleaded guilty to three counts of sexually abusing a student aged 14 to 15 in 2022 and 2023.
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Barisan Nasional Unveils 88-Point Manifesto for Negeri Sembilan State Election
Barisan Nasional launched an 88-point manifesto on July 25 aiming to revive stalled development plans and attract RM30 billion in investments.
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DOJ Withdraws Subpoenas for New York Times Journalists in Trump Air Force One Leak Probe
The U.S. Justice Department withdrew subpoenas for four New York Times journalists after a judge threatened to quash them.
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Israeli Far-Right Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir Visits Al-Aqsa Mosque Amid Tensions
Far-right Israeli minister Itamar Ben-Gvir visited the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound with thousands of Jewish extremists on July 23, 2026, breaching the non-Muslim prayer ban.
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Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang urges open AI models, warns against fearmongering in Washington
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang urged US policymakers to avoid exaggerated AI fears and endorsed open-weight AI models with industry peers.
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EasyJet Q3 profits fall 70% amid soaring fuel costs and takeover battle
EasyJet reported a 70% drop in Q3 pre-tax profits due to rising fuel costs amid Middle East conflict and faces two takeover bids.
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Lim Guan Eng faces corruption charges over RM6.3 billion Penang undersea tunnel project
Lim Guan Eng is charged with receiving RM3.3 million in bribes linked to the RM6.3 billion Penang undersea tunnel and roads contract.
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EU Agrees on 21st Sanctions Package Targeting Russia’s Banks and Shadow Fleet
The European Union agreed July 23 on its 21st sanctions package against Russia, expanding financial and shipping restrictions.
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Greece approves €4.2 billion Israeli-led Achilles Shield air defence system
Greece’s security council approved a €4.2 billion air defence package centered on Israel’s Achilles Shield system.
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UniCredit Raises Stake to 48% in Commerzbank, Aims for Full Takeover by Q4 2026
UniCredit increased its Commerzbank stake to about 48% and targets a full takeover after regulatory approvals, possibly in the fourth quarter of 2026.
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West Virginia deploys 500 National Guard troops as flash floods devastate state
West Virginia deployed about 500 National Guard members after flash floods damaged homes, roads, and bridges across all 55 counties.