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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.
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Palestinian Christians Leave West Bank Amid Violence and Economic Hardship
Hundreds of Palestinian Christians have left the West Bank since Gaza war began, fearing worsening conditions and violence.
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Argentina FA president says Lionel Messi will choose his retirement timing
Argentina Football Association president Claudio Tapia said Lionel Messi alone will decide when to retire from football.
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Russian and Ukrainian strikes kill 7 civilians near Kyiv and Russian border regions
Russian missile strikes killed 3 civilians near Kyiv while Ukrainian drone attacks killed 5 in Russia's Belgorod region on August 8-9, 2026.
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Diego Maradona’s 'Hand of God' football to auction in Texas in August 2026
Heritage Auctions in Texas will auction the football Diego Maradona used for the 'Hand of God' goal from the 1986 World Cup in August 2026.
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56 decomposing bodies found at Chicago funeral home amid license suspension
Illinois authorities found 56 decomposing bodies improperly stored at South Chicago Chapel and suspended funeral director Johanna Morgan's license.
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Royal Commission probes Tabung Haji recovery, flags governance and regulatory gaps
The Royal Commission found Tabung Haji restored financial stability after RM12.6 billion losses but urged further reforms and ongoing investigations.
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Liverpool signs Barcelona defender Ronald Araujo on season-long loan with option to buy
Liverpool has secured a season-long loan for Barcelona defender Ronald Araujo amid defensive injuries and departures.
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Ukrainian President Zelenskiy makes first official visit to Serbia to boost ties
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy arrived in Serbia on August 7 for his first official visit to discuss economic, security, and EU relations with Serbian leaders.
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Overwatch adds D.Mon, a new melee tank hero and teammate to D.Va
Blizzard announced D.Mon, a melee tank hero from Korea’s MEKA Squad, who joins Overwatch with Season 4 on August 11, 2026.
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England’s Lucy Bronze backs UEFA boycott of FIFA events amid Infantino dispute
England defender Lucy Bronze backs UEFA’s boycott of FIFA competitions over objections to FIFA president Gianni Infantino’s leadership and investment plan.
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Singapore advances to ASEAN football championship semi-finals after 1-1 draw with Indonesia
Singapore secured a spot in the ASEAN football championship semi-finals following a 1-1 draw with Indonesia at Jalan Besar Stadium on August 7, 2026.
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PM Anwar orders full report on Felda hotel sale proposed at £60 million loss
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim rejected Felda's plan to sell a hotel at £100 million and ordered a full report into the loss-making proposal.
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Malaysia and Singapore to boost labour cooperation and protect gig workers
Malaysia and Singapore agreed on August 7, 2026, to strengthen labour cooperation and enhance gig worker protections during official talks in Singapore.