Top Stories
Same event, multiple sources, transparently cited.
-
Kuala Lumpur City Hall begins formal land acquisition to reopen Taman Datuk Senu road
Kuala Lumpur City Hall has started acquiring private land to reopen a blocked public access road in Taman Datuk Senu, Sentul.
-
US charges Indian gang leader Lawrence Bishnoi with ordering 2023 murder of Canadian Sikh separatist
US authorities charged imprisoned Indian gang leader Lawrence Bishnoi with ordering the 2023 murder of Canadian Sikh separatist Hardeep Singh Nijjar.
-
Typhoon Maysak kills at least 17, causes floods and rare tornadoes in southern China
Typhoon Maysak triggered deadly floods, dam breaches, and tornadoes in Guangxi and Hubei, killing at least 17 and displacing 60,000.
-
Bank of Japan signals possible faster rate hikes amid rising inflation concerns
The Bank of Japan held its policy rate at 1% in July 2026 but signaled possible faster rate hikes due to inflation risks.
-
Workers' Party appoints Harpreet Singh to CEC and co-opts MPs Fadli Fawzi, Andre Low
The Workers' Party re-elected Pritam Singh as secretary-general and updated its Central Executive Committee, adding Harpreet Singh and co-opting Fadli Fawzi and Andre Low.
-
Air Raid Sirens Sound in Bahrain and Gulf States as US and Iran Exchange Military Strikes
Air raid sirens sounded in Bahrain, Qatar, and Kuwait amid renewed US strikes on Iran and Iranian retaliatory attacks on July 8-9, 2026.
-
Apple tests Chinese CXMT memory chips for iPhones and MacBooks amid supply concerns
Apple is testing memory chips from China's CXMT for iPhones and MacBooks to address component shortages fueled by AI demand.
-
Donald Trump Names Will Scharf as White House Counsel Effective September 1, 2026
Donald Trump announced on August 9 that Will Scharf will replace David Warrington as White House counsel starting September 1, 2026.
-
Paris Saint-Germain re-sign Lucas Digne from Aston Villa on three-year deal
Paris Saint-Germain re-signed French defender Lucas Digne from Aston Villa on a three-year contract through 2029.
-
China's July CPI and PPI inflation slow, both below market forecasts
China reported July consumer and producer price inflation slowed, missing forecasts as gasoline prices and international oil declines weighed on indices.
-
Bruno Guimarães joins Arsenal in £75m transfer ahead of 2026-27 season
Arsenal signed midfielder Bruno Guimarães from Newcastle United for £75 million, unveiling him at Emirates Stadium on August 9, 2026.
-
Chinese autonomous driving startup Momenta raises US$751 million in Hong Kong IPO
Chinese autonomous driving firm Momenta debuted on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, raising about US$751 million in its IPO.
-
Selangor Sultan Withholds Consent for Friday Prayers at Shopping Malls
The Sultan of Selangor has declined permission for Friday prayers to be conducted in shopping malls across the state.
-
Thailand boosts air-conditioner exports to Europe amid heatwave, promotes rainy-season tourism
Thailand increased air-conditioner exports to Europe by 41.3% in May 2026 and promotes rainy-season holidays to attract European tourists escaping heatwaves.
-
US Airlines’ Fuel Costs Rose 84% in May Amid Middle East Conflict and Oil Price Surge
US airlines spent $6.66 billion on fuel in May 2026, up 84% from last year due to higher jet fuel prices linked to Middle East tensions.
-
Muhyiddin Yassin says Perikatan Nasional may not form Johor government but urges opposition support
Bersatu president Muhyiddin Yassin acknowledged Perikatan Nasional may not lead Johor state government after July 11 election but stressed the need for a strong opposition role.
-
Malaysian Government Cites Legal Protections in Refusing To Disclose Former MACC Chief’s Shareholdings
The Malaysian government refused to reveal ex-MACC chief Azam Baki’s shareholding records, citing laws protecting personal and investigation documents.
-
Foundation Healthcare Holdings IPO 3.8x Oversubscribed, Shares Open 0.7% Higher on SGX Debut
Foundation Healthcare Holdings' IPO was 3.8 times subscribed, raising S$242 million, with shares opening 0.7% above the IPO price on July 8, 2026.
-
European football revenue tops €40 billion in 2024-25 season but growth slows
European football generated €40.2 billion in revenue in 2024-25, up from €38 billion the previous year, though future growth is expected to stall.
-
Liverpool lose 3-2 to Monaco in Andoni Iraola’s Anfield managerial debut
Liverpool lost 3-2 to Monaco at Anfield in a friendly on August 9, 2026, dropping a two-goal lead for the second straight match under manager Andoni Iraola.
-
Air India A320 Loses 91 Meters Altitude; Pilot Undergoes Confirmatory Drug Test
On August 4, 2026, Air India flight AI2379 suddenly lost 91 meters altitude en route from Phuket to New Delhi before landing safely; pilot faces confirmatory drug testing.
-
Malaysian PM Anwar Ibrahim undergoes surgery for para-umbilical hernia on 79th birthday
Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim had laparoscopic surgery for a para-umbilical hernia and remains under observation for two days.
-
Microsoft begins replacing OpenAI and Anthropic AI models with own MAI models in key software
Microsoft is switching from third-party AI models to its in-house MAI models in Excel, Outlook, and GitHub Copilot to cut costs and streamline services.
-
Premier League clubs report £948 million pre-tax losses in 2024-25, up over 600%
Premier League clubs’ combined pre-tax losses surged from £135 million to £948 million in 2024-25 amid rising transfer spending and limited player sale profits.