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US Senate Considers Clarity Act to Ban Officials from Issuing Digital Assets in Office
The US Senate is reviewing an updated Clarity Act that would bar presidents and federal officials from issuing or sponsoring cryptocurrencies during their terms.
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Steam Deck sales plummet over 80% after May 2026 price hikes and model removal
Valve's Steam Deck sales fell 80-82% after raising prices and removing the $399 LCD model in late May 2026.
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Sony to End PlayStation Disc Production by 2028, Threatening Second-Hand Game Market
Sony will stop making PlayStation game discs by January 2028 and switch to digital-only releases, risking the $7.2 billion second-hand game market.
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Singapore Renames Ministry of Trade and Industry to Ministry of Energy, Trade and Industry
Singapore announced the renaming of its Ministry of Trade and Industry to include Energy, effective October 1, 2026.
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Ukraine scores first air-to-air kill with F-16 downing Russian Su-35 fighter
Ukraine's F-16 jets shot down a Russian Su-35 on July 8, marking their first air-to-air kill, confirmed by a US general on July 21.
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Zaqy Mohamad joins PAP central executive committee, replacing Faishal Ibrahim
Zaqy Mohamad was co-opted into the PAP central executive committee on July 22, 2026, replacing Faishal Ibrahim who resigned two days earlier.
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German tax investigators raid Deutsche Bank and Postbank offices over cum-cum tax fraud
German tax authorities searched Deutsche Bank and Postbank offices on July 22 in a probe into alleged cum-cum tax fraud from 2008-2010.
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Venice Biennale to legally challenge EU €2 million funding cut over Russian pavilion
Venice Biennale announced it will legally contest the EU's decision to withdraw €2 million funding due to Russia's return in 2026 edition.
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US government announces $5 billion Genesis Mission to boost AI-driven scientific research
The US announced a $5 billion investment for the Genesis Mission to apply AI across 15 federal agencies in scientific research.
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Hong Kong residential rents and home prices surge in 2026 amid strong demand
Hong Kong rents rose nearly 4% in H1 2026, with home prices forecast to climb 11% this year, driven by mainland Chinese and expat demand.
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Singapore to expand air traffic control workforce by 40%, offer S$20,000 sign-on bonus
The Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore will grow its air traffic control staff from about 500 to 700 by mid-2030s, offering new recruits a S$20,000 sign-on bonus.
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Police arrest 161 in bust of RM27 million daily turnover online gambling syndicate in Klang Valley
Malaysian police raided 19 Klang Valley premises and arrested 161 linked to an online gambling syndicate with RM27 million daily betting turnover during the World Cup.
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Malaysia aligns GLIC and public fund investments with national development under GEAR-uP
The Malaysian government is directing GLIC and public fund investments to support national development via the GEAR-uP programme.
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Joshua Harris nominated as US Ambassador to Malaysia, Senate review underway
Joshua Harris, a senior diplomat, has been nominated as the next US Ambassador to Malaysia and awaits Senate confirmation.
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Faishal Ibrahim resigns over inappropriate online messages with woman
Associate Professor Faishal Ibrahim resigned on July 20 after his online interactions with a woman fell below standards expected of a Member of Parliament.
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Japan spends $74 billion in April to support yen amid 40-year lows against dollar
Japan intervened with record $74 billion in April but yen continued to weaken, trading near ¥163 in July 2026.
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UK inflation slows to 2.6% in June, lowest since March 2025
UK consumer price inflation slowed to 2.6% in June 2026, down from 2.8% in May, driven by falling fuel and food prices.
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Louisiana woman suffers severe genital injury on Honduras cruise excursion, incurs $50,000 evacuation bill
Kirsten Lindsey, 28, was severely injured during a rope swing excursion in Honduras, leading to a costly medical evacuation to Florida.
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Former IRAS Investigator Charged with Unauthorised Access to Tax Data in Singapore
Mansur @ Thio Shuang Long, ex-IRAS investigator, faces 21 charges for unauthorised tax data access; associate Loh Chee Wee also charged.
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Rebel Wilson cleared of defamation over Instagram posts about Charlotte MacInnes
A Sydney federal court ruled Rebel Wilson did not defame Charlotte MacInnes in Instagram posts, dismissing the case on July 22.
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ASEAN launches 2026-2030 education plan prioritizing AI, STEM, and student development
ASEAN launched a five-year Work Plan on Education focusing on AI use, STEM education, and holistic student growth at a July meeting in Singapore.
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Samsung in talks to invest €1 billion in French AI start-up Mistral at €20 billion valuation
Samsung is negotiating a €1 billion investment in AI firm Mistral, valuing the company at about €20 billion amid a funding round involving other investors.
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British woman jailed six years in Hong Kong for blackmail after false rape claim
Isabel Rose was sentenced to six years in Hong Kong for blackmail and perverting justice over false rape accusations against a British banker.
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US Secretary of State Rubio says US open to Iran talks but doubts Tehran's seriousness
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the US is willing to negotiate with Iran but questioned Tehran’s commitment to a deal.