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Eleven countries warn against hiring North Korean IT workers funding nuclear programs
Eleven countries issued a joint statement on July 31, 2026, warning against employing North Korean IT workers who fund Pyongyang's weapons programs.
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UN warns intensifying El Niño is worsening global heat and climate extremes
UN Secretary-General António Guterres warned that a strengthening El Niño is driving record heat and severe weather worldwide.
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Cyberattacks hit US water systems in 7 states; Iran blamed, Trump disputes claims
Cyberattacks targeted water systems in at least seven US states around late July, with officials blaming Iran and Trump blaming Minnesota government.
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Donald Trump warns US could face migrant crisis like Spain’s Ceuta if Democrats win
Former President Donald Trump warned the US may face a migrant surge worse than Spain’s Ceuta if Democrats return to power.
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Spider-Man: Brand New Day post-credits scene hints at cosmic future for Peter Parker
The post-credits scene of Spider-Man: Brand New Day shows Spider-Man’s location moving from Earth to outer space, suggesting a cosmic storyline ahead.
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Department of Veterinary Services denies involvement in fake order documents and supply instructions
The Department of Veterinary Services denied on August 1 any involvement in fake government order documents or suspicious supply requests outside the official procurement system.
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Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone Master Plan to Launch in December 2026
Malaysia and Singapore will jointly launch the Johor-Singapore SEZ master plan at the Annual Leaders' Retreat in December 2026.
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Euro-area inflation edges up to 2.9% in July as oil prices climb amid Middle East tensions
Euro-area inflation rose to 2.9% year-on-year in July 2026 driven by higher energy costs after US-Iran ceasefire collapsed, raising prospects of ECB rate hikes.
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AC Milan and Italy legend Franco Baresi dies at 66
Franco Baresi, AC Milan and Italy football icon, died aged 66, the club announced on July 31, 2026.
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BP launches formal sale of UK North Sea oil and gas business amid restructuring
BP began selling its UK North Sea oil and gas assets while retaining aviation fuel and retail operations.
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Iran launches drone attacks on US facilities in Kuwait amid rising tensions
Iranian forces launched drone attacks on US military facilities at Kuwait’s Ahmad al-Jaber Air Base, which Kuwaiti forces intercepted without casualties.
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Bloomberg and reporter ordered to pay S$290,000 in legal costs to Singapore ministers
Bloomberg and reporter Low De Wei must pay S$290,000 in legal costs to ministers K. Shanmugam and Tan See Leng in a defamation case.
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Malaysia finalizes Real Property Development Act to strengthen property sector regulation
Malaysia's Housing and Local Government Ministry is finalizing the Real Property Development Act to improve regulation of the property sector.
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MACC Investigates Four Reports of Cash Handouts During Negeri Sembilan Election
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission is probing four reports alleging cash handouts involving two candidates and two voters in Negeri Sembilan state election.
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Malaysia Holds National Warriors' Day Parade to Honor Security Forces' Sacrifices
Malaysia held its 2026 National Warriors' Day Parade on July 31 in Putrajaya, commemorating the sacrifices of its Armed Forces and security personnel.
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Singapore employment rises in Q2 2026 as retrenchments hit highest since 2020
Singapore’s total employment grew by 10,700 in Q2 2026 despite retrenchments increasing to 4,500, the highest quarterly level since 2020.
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HSBC to Sell A$36 Billion Australian Loan Portfolio to Blackstone, Exiting Retail Banking
HSBC is selling its A$36 billion Australian home and personal loan portfolio to Blackstone and plans to exit Australian retail banking.
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China and US Hold High-Level Video Talks on Trade Restrictions Ahead of September Summit
Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng and US officials discussed trade restrictions and economic relations in a July 30 video call ahead of a planned September summit.
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King Sultan Ibrahim to undergo follow-up treatment, extends Warriors’ Day greetings
King Sultan Ibrahim will have follow-up treatment for musculoskeletal pain and sent Warriors’ Day greetings as he missed the July 31 parade.
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South Korea to Launch $14 Billion Sovereign Wealth Fund for AI and Strategic Assets
South Korea plans a 20 trillion won sovereign wealth fund focused on AI, data centers, and infrastructure, to start operations in 2027.
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Japan launches National Intelligence Bureau to enhance intelligence coordination
Japan launched its National Intelligence Bureau on July 31, 2026, to centralize and strengthen intelligence gathering and sharing across agencies.
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China's factory activity contracts in July as economic growth slows to 4.3%
China's manufacturing PMI fell to 49.2 in July, showing first contraction in five months amid weakening economic growth.
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Massive Attack investigated in Singapore for displaying Palestinian flag at concert
Singapore authorities opened investigations into Massive Attack after the band displayed a Palestinian flag and chanted 'Free Palestine' during their July 29 concert.
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Trump signs order to restrict export of industrial waste with critical minerals
On July 30 or 31, 2026, President Trump signed an order restricting exports of industrial waste to preserve critical minerals and rare earth elements.