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United States to face Bosnia and Herzegovina in 2026 World Cup Round of 32 match
The US men's soccer team will play Bosnia and Herzegovina on July 3, 2026, in the Round of 32 at the World Cup in Santa Clara, California.
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Anwar Ibrahim and Wan Azizah visit Fadillah Yusof and Ismail Sabri at National Heart Institute
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim and wife Wan Azizah visited DPM Fadillah Yusof and ex-PM Ismail Sabri at IJN on August 8, 2026.
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USMNT to face Bosnia and Herzegovina in 2026 World Cup round of 32 match
The US men's national soccer team will play Bosnia and Herzegovina on July 1 at Levi's Stadium in the round of 32 at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
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Aaron Wan-Bissaka key for DR Congo in World Cup tie against England in Atlanta
London-born fullback Aaron Wan-Bissaka played a pivotal defensive role for DR Congo in their World Cup last-32 match versus England on June 29.
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Biden-era Save student loan repayment plan ends July 1, forcing 7M borrowers to switch
The Save Plan ends July 1, 2026, requiring over 7 million US borrowers to choose new repayment plans within 90 days of notification.
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AI coding agents and engineering skills lead GitHub stars today
Self-improving AI agents and developer skill frameworks drive trending repos, alongside auth tools and niche open source projects.
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Over 30,000 consumers approved for higher Budi Diesel quota in Malaysia
More than 30,000 Malaysians have been approved to increase their Budi Madani Diesel quota from 200 to 300 litres monthly.
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Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd speeds transformation after March 2025 privatisation amid PAC scrutiny
Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd accelerated operational and governance changes after privatisation as Malaysia’s Public Accounts Committee urged stronger oversight.
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Grassroots Movement Sweeps US Targeting Flock License Plate Cameras Over Privacy
A growing grassroots movement across the US is disabling and protesting Flock’s license plate reader cameras amid privacy concerns.
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Former SK Hynix Employee Sentenced to 18 Months for Leaking Semiconductor Secrets to Chinese Firm
A former SK Hynix employee was sentenced to 18 months in jail for leaking semiconductor technology to a Chinese company in 2022.
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AI Chipmakers Drive Strong Stock Gains in Asia and US in First Half of 2026
Shares of AI-focused chipmakers surged in early 2026, powering big market gains in Asia and the US.
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Malaysia to review and upgrade airport baggage screening after pilot drug smuggling case
Malaysia's government will review and consider upgrading airport baggage scanners following the arrest of a pilot smuggling 25 kg of drugs.
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Pentagon drafts nuclear strategy to expand US President’s options with tactical nukes
The Pentagon is planning a new nuclear strategy to increase the US President’s use of tactical nuclear weapons in regional conflicts with China or Russia.
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US-Iran clashes and Fed rate hike fears drive gold price volatility in late June 2026
Gold prices fluctuated amid US-Iran military clashes and worries over Federal Reserve interest rate hikes in late June 2026.
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US Pentagon orders defense firms to speed weapons production amid Iran war stockpile strain
The Pentagon directed major US defense contractors to accelerate weapons production and expand capacity due to depleted stockpiles from the Iran conflict.
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Jetstar and Qatar Airways planes narrowly avoid collision at Sydney Airport
A Jetstar Airbus A320 narrowly avoided colliding with a Qatar Airways Boeing 777 being towed at Sydney Airport on August 9, injuring one crew member.
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Malaysia's 2026 Fuel Subsidy Bill Expected to Near RM40 Billion Amid New Diesel Program
Malaysia’s fuel subsidy spending in 2026 is projected to reach nearly RM40 billion while rolling out a targeted diesel subsidy scheme.
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Thai Airline Crew Member Arrested in Melbourne for Heroin Trafficking
A 26-year-old Thai airline crew member was arrested in Melbourne after heroin was found hidden in her luggage on June 25.
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Malaysia seizes container at Tanjung Pelepas over suspected shipment to Israel
Malaysia's Border Control Agency seized a container at Port of Tanjung Pelepas on August 7 over suspected Israel-bound goods.
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Bodies of five climbers missing since 2025 Nepal avalanche found near Yalung Ri peak
Rescuers and locals found the bodies of five climbers missing since a November 2025 avalanche near Nepal’s Yalung Ri peak.
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Typhoon Dolphin hits Okinawa, injures five and causes widespread outages
Typhoon Dolphin struck Okinawa on August 8, injuring five and disrupting flights while moving toward eastern China.
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Japan Plans Record 8.9 Trillion Yen Defense Budget for Fiscal 2027, Potentially 10 Trillion Yen Total
Japan's Defense Ministry aims to submit an 8.9 trillion yen budget request for fiscal 2027, potentially rising to 10 trillion yen with additional expenditures.
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King of Malaysia orders tighter airport and border controls to combat drug smuggling
King Sultan Ibrahim directed Malaysian authorities to strengthen security at all airports and entry points to curb drug smuggling and related crimes.
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WNBA continues talks on transgender athlete participation amid divided views
WNBA leaders and players are debating transgender athlete participation, with a key meeting set for the week of August 10, 2026.