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DBS poised to gain from China’s stricter controls on individual outbound investments
DBS Group Holdings stands to benefit most among Singapore banks from China’s new rules on individual capital outflows starting July 2023.
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Trump warns US will not allow China to take control of Panama Canal
On July 1, 2026, President Donald Trump vowed the US will never let China take over the Panama Canal during the Theodore Roosevelt Library opening.
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Russian missile and drone attack kills at least two in Kyiv
At least two people died in a large-scale Russian missile and drone strike on Kyiv on Thursday early morning.
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Taiwanese Wealth Shift to Singapore Surges Amid China-Taiwan Tensions
Taiwanese wealthy increasingly move assets and business bases to Singapore seeking stability amid rising geopolitical risks from China.
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US SEC probes $100M insider trading linked to Chinese brokerages Futu and Tiger Brokers
The US SEC is investigating insider trading generating $100 million tied to Chinese brokerages Futu and Tiger Brokers ahead of a May 22 Chinese crackdown.
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SP Group completes acquisition of ChargEco, gaining over 1,000 EV chargers in Singapore
SP Group finalized its purchase of ChargEco on June 30, 2026, adding more than 1,000 EV charging points to its network.
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Senegal midfielder Pape Gueye to pause national team duties after World Cup elimination
Pape Gueye announced he will take a break from Senegal’s national team while current coach Pape Thiaw remains in charge following World Cup exit.
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US and Iran hold indirect talks in Doha, make progress amid Khamenei funeral preparations
The US and Iran held indirect technical talks in Doha on July 1, 2026, making progress on a memorandum despite no breakthrough on lasting peace.
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Coco Gauff survives tight tiebreak to reach Wimbledon third round
Coco Gauff beat Argentina’s Solana Sierra 6-3, 3-6, 7-6(10-7) on July 1 to reach Wimbledon’s third round.
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Fire at Saudi Aramco Jazan refinery extinguished after drone attack by Yemen's Houthis
A drone attack by Yemen’s Houthis caused a fire at Saudi Aramco's Jazan refinery on August 9; the fire was later put out with no injuries reported.
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Danny Glover reveals he has lived with Alzheimer's disease for several years
Danny Glover, 79, publicly disclosed he has been living with Alzheimer's disease since shortly after his 2022 honorary Oscar.
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Project Hail Mary begins streaming on Prime Video after initial MGM+ debut
Project Hail Mary started streaming on Amazon Prime Video on July 3, following its June 18 premiere on MGM+ and a March theatrical release.
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Germany Indicts Ukrainian National for 2022 Nord Stream Pipeline Explosions
German prosecutors charged Serhii K for orchestrating explosions that damaged Nord Stream pipelines in September 2022.
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TikTok begins global restructuring with about 300 job cuts in Dublin headquarters
TikTok launched a global restructuring on July 1, 2026, cutting around 300 jobs in its Dublin office amid wider layoffs in Asia.
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Researchers create synthetic SpudCells that feed, grow, and reproduce using lab-made DNA
A University of Minnesota team led by Dr. Kate Adamala created SpudCells, synthetic cells that complete a cell cycle with lab-made DNA and chemicals.
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Hong Kong records hottest day ever at 36.9°C as Typhoon Dolphin brings extreme heat
Hong Kong hit a record high of 36.9°C on August 9 amid extreme heat linked to Typhoon Dolphin's subsiding air.
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Trump takes inaugural flight on new Qatar-gifted Air Force One to dedicate Roosevelt Library
President Donald Trump flew the newly refurbished Qatar-gifted Air Force One to North Dakota to dedicate the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library.
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Chelsea sign Italy defender Marco Palestra from Atalanta for £47m
Chelsea signed 21-year-old Italian right-back Marco Palestra from Atalanta on a six-year deal for £47 million including add-ons.
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Netanyahu Rejects US-Backed 15-Point Gaza Peace Plan Citing Hamas Disarmament
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu rejected the US-backed Gaza peace plan, demanding full Hamas disarmament before troop withdrawal.
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Michael Burry expands bearish bets on AI and semiconductor stocks including Tesla and SOXX
Investor Michael Burry increased short positions on AI-driven and semiconductor firms, citing peak industry optimism and a downtrend in valuations.
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FIFA reports 13-fold surge in online abuse at 2026 World Cup, 11% racially motivated
FIFA revealed a thirteenfold rise in abusive social media posts during the 2026 World Cup group stage, with 11% involving racial abuse.
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Belgian Deputy PM Maxime Prévot concludes first Malaysia visit focusing on rare earths and trade
Belgian Deputy Prime Minister Maxime Prévot completed a two-day working visit to Malaysia focusing on renewable energy, rare earth minerals, and bilateral trade.
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Brother of NFL's Calais Campbell charged with murder of their mother in Atlanta
Ciarre Campbell, brother of Baltimore Ravens player Calais Campbell, was charged with murdering their mother in Atlanta on Tuesday.
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Australia beat England to win seventh ICC Women's T20 World Cup title
Australia defeated England by seven wickets at Lord's to claim their seventh ICC Women's T20 World Cup on August 9, 2026.