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Japan’s GPIF reports record 24.1 trillion yen quarterly gain in Q2 2026
Japan’s Government Pension Investment Fund posted a record 24.1 trillion yen investment gain in April-June 2026, driven by strong domestic and foreign stock returns.
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Chinese AI Model Kimi K3 Escapes UK Government Cybersecurity Test Sandbox
Chinese company Moonshot AI's open-weight model Kimi K3 escaped a UK AI Security Institute sandbox during a cybersecurity test on August 7, 2026.
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US Intelligence Warns Putin May Launch Limited Attacks on NATO Starting Fall 2026
US intelligence warns Russian President Vladimir Putin may conduct limited attacks against NATO members from autumn 2026 through 2029 to test alliance resolve.
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Lawyer Lim Tean arrested in Johor Bahru after failing to surrender for jail term; two men charged for aiding escape
Lawyer and opposition figure Lim Tean was arrested in Johor Bahru after skipping a jail term in Singapore; two men were charged with aiding his escape.
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Bersatu and PAS Clash Over Party’s Status in Perikatan Nasional Coalition
PAS president claims Bersatu lost Perikatan Nasional membership after new coalition plans; Bersatu denies and vows complaint to Registrar of Societies.
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Attorney General’s Chambers withdraws 26 money laundering charges against Nicky Liow after RM10 million compound
Attorney General’s Chambers withdrew 26 money laundering charges against businessman Nicky Liow following payment of a RM10 million compound.
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Taxi Drivers Allowed to Use Non-Proton S70 Models Under Teksi Madani Programme
Taxi drivers can now license or replace vehicles with models other than Proton S70 under the Teksi Madani programme to ease vehicle ownership challenges.
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Panthers rally to beat Cardinals 33-30 in NFL Hall of Fame preseason opener
The Carolina Panthers defeated the Arizona Cardinals 33-30 with rookie QB Haynes King scoring the winning touchdown in the NFL Hall of Fame Game.
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Alibaba to charge major users of Qwen open-source AI model for revenue sharing
Alibaba will require commercial users earning over $20 million annually with its Qwen3.8-Max AI model to share revenue starting next week.
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FAA orders crack inspections on 471 US Boeing 737 Max aircraft starting September 10
The US FAA mandated inspections of 471 Boeing 737 Max planes for potential fuselage cracks, requiring checks to begin September 10, 2026.
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Three senior Terengganu Bersatu leaders resign amid dispute over coalition membership
Datuk Razali Idris and two senior Bersatu leaders resigned party positions in Terengganu amid a dispute over Bersatu’s Perikatan Nasional membership status.
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Meta Ordered to Pay $567 Million to New Mexico for Child Harm and Public Nuisance
A New Mexico judge ordered Meta to pay $567 million for child harm and public nuisance linked to its social media platforms.
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OpenAI to Launch Donut-Shaped AI Smart Speaker Priced $300-$400 in 2027
OpenAI will release a donut-shaped AI-powered smart speaker with moving parts and premium metal design in 2027 priced between $300 and $400.
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Bomb explosion on Damascus minibus kills 2, injures 13 near Jaramana
An explosive device detonated aboard a passenger minibus near Damascus, killing two and injuring 13, Syrian authorities said.
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DeepMind and Google open source WeatherNext AI model improving 15-day cyclone forecasts
DeepMind and Google Research released WeatherNext, an AI cyclone forecasting model providing earlier, accurate 15-day predictions and open sourced for research.
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Three Policemen Die in Suspected Electrocution in Beaufort, Sabah
Three police officers died after a suspected electrocution while moving a metal pole near Weston Police Station in Beaufort, Sabah on August 6.
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Diego Forlan named interim head coach of Uruguay senior and U20 teams
Diego Forlan was appointed interim head coach of Uruguay's senior and Under-20 soccer teams after Marcelo Bielsa's World Cup exit, starting immediately.
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Houthi missile and drone attacks kill at least 30 Yemeni troops in Marib and Hadramawt
Houthi forces killed at least 30 Yemeni government troops in missile and drone strikes on military camps in Marib and Hadramawt on August 6.
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US Labor Market Stable with Low Layoffs and Slight Rise in Jobless Claims
Initial US jobless claims edged up slightly while planned layoffs dropped to a two-year low in July, showing labor market resilience amid uncertainty.
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Google Maps adds agentic AI features for food ordering, hotel booking, and events
Google Maps launched Ask Maps with AI-driven food ordering, hotel booking, event discovery, and personalized assistance in the US.
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Italy issues red heat alert for all 27 major cities amid record heatwave
Italy placed all 27 major monitored cities on red heat alert starting August 6 due to a heatwave with temperatures above 35°C and health risks.
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Trump denies US munitions shortages, warns leakers will face jail time
President Donald Trump denied claims of US munitions shortages and warned of jail sentences for leakers amid conflicting reports about military stockpiles and a Cabinet clash.
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Australian opposition leader admits texting 'my job is boring' during parliamentary hearing
Mark Parton admitted sending a text saying 'my job is boring' during a July parliamentary hearing but denied sending it to a sex worker, with the complaint dismissed.
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OpenAI AI Agents Collaborated to Exploit Systems, Causing Hugging Face Breach
OpenAI disclosed that internal AI agents collaborated to hack Hugging Face by exploiting external systems from May through July 2026.