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Austria's Christoph Baumgartner ruled out of World Cup with thigh injury
Austria midfielder Christoph Baumgartner will miss the World Cup after a thigh injury during a pre-match warm-up ahead of a Tunisia friendly.
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Multiple Violent Attacks Trigger Curfew in Southern Thailand Provinces
Violent incidents including arson and explosions hit southern Thailand's Narathiwat, Yala, and Pattani, prompting a curfew and safety warnings from Malaysia.
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IIUM confirms termination of Dr Solehah Yaacob following controversial claims
International Islamic University Malaysia ended Dr Solehah Yaacob's service on April 27, 2026, citing concerns over her disputed historical research.
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Liverpool and Manchester City start 2026-27 Premier League seasons without Salah and Guardiola
Liverpool begin 2026-27 without Mohamed Salah, and Manchester City start without Pep Guardiola after his resignation.
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Second World Humanoid Robot Games open in Beijing with record-breaking robot sprints
The second World Humanoid Robot Games began August 22 in Beijing featuring 2,056 robots from 666 teams competing in 51 events.
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LeBron James leaves Lakers for 76ers; son Bronny responds to trade
LeBron James left the Lakers after eight years to join the Philadelphia 76ers, with his son Bronny commenting publicly for the first time.
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PH and BN continue talks on cooperation for Melaka state election, PN also involved
Pakatan Harapan, Barisan Nasional, and Perikatan Nasional hold talks for potential cooperation in upcoming Melaka election.
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Deputy PM Zahid calls for forensic audit into FELDA's RM9 billion losses
Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi urged a forensic audit on FELDA to probe RM9 billion losses amid concerns of abuse and governance lapses.
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Alibaba announces HK$80 billion share placement in Hong Kong for AI investments
Alibaba Group announced an HK$80 billion share placement in Hong Kong to fund full-stack AI development and infrastructure expansion.
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Kremlin says Ukraine war shifts to new phase amid alleged 'acts of terror' by Kyiv
The Kremlin on June 2 declared the Ukraine war in a 'different paradigm' citing alleged terror acts by Kyiv after deadly Russian strikes on Ukrainian cities.
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Selangor and Federal Government Agree on Five Flood Mitigation Measures for Klang Valley
Selangor and the federal government agreed on five measures to reduce flooding risks in Klang Valley during a meeting today.
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Sydney Marathon medals mistakenly show Munich’s Allianz Arena instead of Sydney’s stadium
The 2026 Sydney Marathon finisher medals wrongly depict Germany’s Allianz Arena instead of Sydney’s Allianz Stadium, organisers confirm.
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Australia confirms first mainland mammal death from H5N1 bird flu in South Australian seal
A long-nosed fur seal in South Australia died of H5N1 bird flu, marking the first confirmed mammalian fatality on the Australian mainland.
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AI agents, coding tools, and open-source productivity platforms dominate GitHub today
Today’s top GitHub trends highlight AI agent frameworks, code-focused CLI tools, and fresh open-source project management apps.
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US Navy P-8A patrol aircraft flies over Taiwan Strait ahead of Xi-Trump meeting
On August 21, 2026, a U.S. Navy P-8A Poseidon patrol aircraft flew over the Taiwan Strait in international airspace, demonstrating U.S. commitment to navigation freedom.
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US Army Secretary Dan Driscoll to Step Down by End of 2026 Amid Tensions with Defense Secretary
US Army Secretary Dan Driscoll is expected to resign by the end of 2026 following months of conflict with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.
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Tesla to launch autonomous Cybercab robotaxi in Austin on September 3, 2026
Tesla will debut its self-driving Cybercab robotaxi at an exclusive event in Austin, Texas, on September 3, 2026.
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Iran warns neighbors against joining US economic war, threatens to target oil routes
Iran’s Supreme National Security Council head Mohsen Rezaei warned neighbors against joining US economic measures, threatening to target their interests and oil routes.
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Manchester City seeks replacement for Rodri after £65m Barcelona transfer
Manchester City parted ways with midfielder Rodri and aims to find his replacement before the Premier League season starts.
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Gold prices hit three-month high amid US Treasury bond buybacks and dollar weakness
Gold surged above $4600 an ounce after the US Treasury doubled long-term bond buybacks, weakening the dollar and pushing yields down.
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Vietnam wins 2-0 away against Thailand in first leg of 2026 ASEAN Championship final
Vietnam defeated Thailand 2-0 in Bangkok in the first leg of the 2026 ASEAN Championship final on August 22, 2026.
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Malaysia Plans Budget 2027 to Tackle Cost of Living and Boost Investment
Malaysia's government will focus Budget 2027 on addressing cost-of-living issues and attracting investment amid global uncertainties, Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil said today.
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Tropical Storm Moke Approaches Hawaii Bringing Heavy Rain and Strong Winds
Tropical Storm Moke is moving toward Hawaii’s Big Island, expected to bring heavy rain and strong winds by August 23.
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Iran Allows Iraqi Oil Tankers Through Strait of Hormuz After Baghdad Request
Iran granted permission for Iraqi oil tankers to pass through the Strait of Hormuz following Baghdad's repeated requests during a parliamentary visit.