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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.
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Chief Secretary orders immediate steps to fix service issues at Universiti Malaya Medical Centre
Tan Sri Shamsul Azri Abu Bakar held a meeting on July 23 to address complaints about service delays and staff shortages at Universiti Malaya Medical Centre.
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Barisan Nasional affirms unity government commitment, denies plans to topple Anwar Ibrahim
Barisan Nasional pledges to stay in Malaysia's unity government until parliament ends, rejecting rumors of a bid to remove Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim.
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Cristiano Ronaldo Marries Georgina Rodriguez in Private Portugal Ceremony
Cristiano Ronaldo and Georgina Rodriguez married on August 11, 2026, in a private civil ceremony in Cascais, Portugal.
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Senator Bernie Sanders urges pause on AI development by OpenAI, Anthropic, and Meta
Senator Bernie Sanders called on AI company CEOs to stop development over uncontrollable risks, warning of possible Senate regulations.
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Malaysia's Renewable Energy Capacity Nears 32%, On Track for 35% by 2030
Malaysia reached nearly 32% renewable energy capacity in June 2026, advancing toward its 35% target for 2030.
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Malaysian businesses face weakened confidence and financing challenges amid rising costs in 1H 2026
Malaysian businesses reported weakened confidence and financing difficulties in 1H 2026 due to rising costs and global uncertainties, ACCCIM survey shows.
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China resumes issuing robotaxi licences after April safety suspension
China restarted robotaxi licence issuance in July 2026 after a safety review and service halt prompted by a March outage in Wuhan.
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Seven-Eleven Japan cracks down on staff scalping of anime and game merchandise
Seven-Eleven Japan warned franchisees and terminated some agreements over staff scalping of anime and game merchandise.
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2026 Commonwealth Games open in Glasgow with 10 sports and 3,000 athletes
Glasgow opened the 2026 Commonwealth Games featuring a reduced program of 10 sports and 3,000 athletes from 74 nations over 10 days.
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Nokia’s Q2 2026 Profit Rises 18% Led by AI and Data Centre Sales Growth
Nokia reported a Q2 2026 operating profit of €434 million, beating estimates as AI and cloud sales doubled to €446 million.
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Seven work-related traffic deaths in Singapore in early 2026, four are platform workers
Singapore recorded seven work-related traffic fatalities in the first half of 2026, surpassing all of 2025, with four involving platform workers.
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Three Vietnam Airlines managers charged in Singapore over bribery linked to excess baggage fees
Three Vietnam Airlines managers were charged in Singapore courts for accepting bribes linked to excess baggage fees.