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Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim Files Defamation Suit Against PAS Deputy President Tuan Ibrahim
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim filed a defamation suit against PAS deputy president Tuan Ibrahim over June remarks accusing abuse of power.
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Bethany England signs two-year contract with Crystal Palace Women
Bethany England has joined Crystal Palace Women on a two-year deal after leaving Tottenham Hotspur Women this summer.
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Yellowstone bison that tossed tourist will not be euthanised; injured man recovering
A 900kg Yellowstone bison tossed a 65-year-old tourist into the air on July 10; the man is recovering after surgery and the bison will not be euthanised.
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Sunderland sign Belgium defender Thomas Meunier on two-year deal
Sunderland have signed 34-year-old Belgium defender Thomas Meunier on a two-year contract after he left Lille.
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Japan sees 2% drop in foreign visitors in first half of 2026 amid sharp decline in Chinese tourists
Japan received 21.1 million foreign visitors in the first half of 2026, a 2% decline driven by a 56% drop in travelers from China.
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RM24.4 Million Paid to KCJ Engineering for Jana Wibawa Road Project Revealed in Court
Negeri Sembilan's Public Works Department paid RM24.4 million to KCJ Engineering in 2022 for a RM62 million road project linking Felda Bukit Jalor to Gemas.
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UN reports slow global childhood immunisation recovery in 2025 with major measles outbreaks
In 2025, global childhood immunisation coverage improved slightly but remained below pre-pandemic levels amid widespread measles outbreaks.
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Singapore raises 2026 GDP forecast to 4.5%-5.5% as Q2 growth hits 5.9% on AI exports
Singapore's Ministry of Trade and Industry raised the 2026 GDP growth forecast to 4.5%-5.5% after Q2 economy expanded 5.9%, led by AI-driven manufacturing and exports.
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Trump extends Jones Act waiver 90 days with narrower scope for US energy shipments
President Trump extended the Jones Act waiver for 90 days, limiting it to certain energy shipments and requiring case-by-case approval.
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People’s Park Centre launches third collective sale with S$1.48 billion guide price
People’s Park Centre in Chinatown has launched its third collective sale tender, lowering the guide price to S$1.48 billion with 80.5% owner consent.
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Malaysian Government Investigates Network School Over Alleged Israeli Participants
Malaysia launched an investigation into Network School for allegedly hosting Israeli nationals using second-country passports, with deportations announced.
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Lithuania warns Russia may plan targeted attacks on critical infrastructure
Lithuanian intelligence reports Russia plans targeted kinetic attacks on critical infrastructure in Lithuania and the Baltics.
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Malaysian bipartisan group calls for election law reforms to curb government resource use
The All-Party Parliamentary Group Malaysia on Integrity, Governance, and Anti-Corruption urged amendments to election laws to ban government resource use during campaigns and strengthen Election Commission powers.
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Nvidia teams with six financial giants to raise $500 billion for AI infrastructure
Nvidia partnered with Apollo, BlackRock, Blackstone, Brookfield, Goldman Sachs, and KKR to launch financing platforms targeting over $500 billion for AI compute infrastructure.
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Haze triggers unhealthy air and school closures in Sarawak and Selangor in August 2026
Haze from transboundary pollution caused unhealthy air quality and led to school closures across Sarawak and Selangor in August 2026.
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Man Arrested for Burglary and Car Theft at Kim Kardashian's Hidden Hills Home
A man was arrested August 9 for burglary and vehicle theft at Kim Kardashian’s Hidden Hills residence in Los Angeles County.
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Argentina beats England 2-1 to reach 2026 World Cup final against Spain
Argentina defeated England 2-1 in the 2026 World Cup semifinal after a comeback, setting up a final against Spain.
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Vietnam police crack down on diamond smuggling ring linked to jeweller PNJ
Vietnamese police arrested over 30 suspects, including former PNJ lab director, for smuggling 28,000 diamonds worth $11 million.
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India’s SBI Funds IPO Raises $31 Billion in Bids, Fourth-Most Subscribed in Country
SBI Funds Management's $1.03 billion IPO drew $31.1 billion in bids, becoming India’s fourth-most-subscribed IPO in July 2026.
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US Strategic Petroleum Reserve falls below 300 million barrels for first time since 1983
US Strategic Petroleum Reserve crude stocks dropped to about 298.7 million barrels on August 7, the lowest since 1983 amid Iran conflict tensions.
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Anthropic partners with Macquarie and GIC to develop AI data centres in US
Anthropic, Macquarie Asset Management and Singapore’s GIC formed Theseus Infrastructure to build AI data centres in the United States.
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AGC applies to declare Iris Koh and Raymond Ng vexatious litigants in Singapore court
The Attorney-General’s Chambers filed to label Iris Koh and Raymond Ng vexatious litigants over abusive litigation tactics.
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Nvidia partners with six Wall Street firms to raise $500 billion for AI infrastructure
Nvidia teamed with Apollo, BlackRock, Blackstone, Brookfield, Goldman Sachs, and KKR to secure $500 billion for AI compute financing projects.
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American League shuts out National League 4-0 in 2026 MLB All-Star Game; Bellinger named MVP
The American League defeated the National League 4-0 in the 2026 MLB All-Star Game as Cody Bellinger earned MVP honors.