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Japan issues highest landslide warning for Yakushima Island amid Typhoon Krovanh rain
Japan Meteorological Agency issued its highest Level 5 landslide warning for Yakushima Island on September 5 as Typhoon Krovanh brings heavy rain.
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Major fire destroys five businesses near Penang's Chew Jetty with no injuries
A fire early today destroyed five business premises near Penang's Chew Jetty, causing no casualties, officials said.
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UN says Israel’s forced displacement of West Bank camps may be crimes against humanity
The UN warned that Israel’s 2025 forced displacement of three West Bank Palestinian camps might constitute crimes against humanity.
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Ben Simmons signs one-year $3.5M contract with Sacramento Kings to return to NBA
Ben Simmons has signed a one-year, $3.5 million deal with the Sacramento Kings after missing the 2025-26 season due to injuries.
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Haze Emergency Declared in Serian Division as Air Quality Hits Hazardous Levels
Sarawak declared a haze emergency in Serian after the Air Pollutant Index surged above 500 on September 4.
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KFC launches global brand overhaul focusing on boneless chicken and new sauces
KFC began a global brand overhaul to prioritize boneless chicken, expand sauces, and update its menu with new items and beverages.
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Pahang Sultan says tahfiz students can become future leaders in key fields
Sultan of Pahang affirms tahfiz education can produce future experts and leaders in medicine, engineering, AI, and economics.
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EU sanctions 34 individuals and dozens of entities linked to Russia's shadow fleet and Navalny case
The European Union imposed sanctions on June 15 targeting Russian shadow fleet operators, Navalny-related figures, and Kremlin propagandists.
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Paragon Union stock hits two-day limit down, Bursa sets floor at RM2.29
Paragon Union shares fell to RM2.29 after two consecutive limit down sessions, prompting Bursa Malaysia to fix the lower price limit.
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Island, helicopter, luxury cars, and yachts to be auctioned across Malaysia in 2026 Insolvency Carnival
Malaysia will auction an island, helicopter, yacht, and luxury cars starting June 26 to help bankrupt individuals settle debts.
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Chinese President Xi Jinping to visit US on September 24 with large business delegation
Chinese President Xi Jinping will visit the US on September 24 with a large business delegation and attend a state dinner hosted by President Trump.
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Khodadad Azizi Calls for Peace and Separation of Football from Politics Amid 2026 World Cup Tensions
Iranian football legend Khodadad Azizi urged separating football from politics ahead of Iran’s 2026 World Cup opener against New Zealand.
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Anthropic delays IPO launch to mid-October, aims to list before US midterms
Anthropic will begin marketing its IPO in mid-October and plans to complete the listing days before the US midterm elections in November.
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US Judge Extends Block on Trump Order Restricting Mail-In Voting Ahead of 2026 Midterms
Federal judge Indira Talwani extended an injunction blocking the USPS from enforcing Trump’s mail-in ballot restrictions before the 2026 midterms.
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Trump calls Iran conflict 'small potatoes' despite 18 US deaths and ongoing strikes
President Trump downplayed the Iran conflict as 'small potatoes' and highlighted intermittent US strikes amid criticism over 18 American deaths.
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Sarawak closes 647 schools and declares Serian emergency due to haze
Sarawak closed 647 schools from Sept 7-11 and declared a haze emergency in Serian as air pollution threatens health and tourism.
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Malaysia deploys SMART team to Nepal for flood search and rescue operations
Malaysia sent an 11-member SMART team with rescue equipment to Nepal on September 5 to aid flood search and rescue efforts.
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SIA Group reports 5.2% rise in passenger numbers to 3.61 million in May 2026
SIA Group's passenger numbers rose 5.2% year-on-year in May 2026 to 3.61 million passengers, while cargo volume and load factors also improved.
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PatSnap confidentially files for IPO on Hong Kong and Singapore exchanges
Singapore-based IP data firm PatSnap has confidentially filed draft IPO documents with Hong Kong and Singapore stock exchanges, aiming to list in 2026.
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Nintendo removes hidden description suggesting faithful Ocarina of Time Switch 2 remake
Nintendo announced a 2026 remake of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time for Switch 2, then removed a hidden description implying a faithful remake.
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India's May Trade Deficit Narrows Slightly as Exports Hit Record High
India's trade deficit in May narrowed to $28.21 billion with exports reaching a record $45.20 billion amid improving outlook from the US-Iran deal.
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New Singapore Cruise Centre HarbourFront terminal to open in July 2026 with phased ferry operator move
Singapore Cruise Centre will open a new HarbourFront terminal in July 2026, relocating ferry and cruise operations from the existing terminal.
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Prosecution appeals to reinstate death sentence for man who killed pregnant girlfriend
Prosecution filed a Federal Court appeal to reinstate the death sentence for Muhammad Fakrul Aiman Sajali over murder of his pregnant girlfriend.
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Russian drone hits Ukrainian Security Service HQ in Kyiv, injuring up to 12
On September 4, 2026, a Russian drone struck the Ukrainian Security Service headquarters in Kyiv, targeting the acting director's office and injuring 5 to 12 people.