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Global Gold Demand Stable in Q2 2026 Despite 41% Drop in Chinese Consumption
Global central banks boosted gold reserves by 289 tons in Q2 2026 while China’s gold demand fell 41%, offset by steady global consumption and record central bank buying.
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Situational Awareness hedge fund sells major AI stocks after losses, seeks new funding
Situational Awareness, founded by ex-OpenAI researcher Leopold Aschenbrenner, sold most AI stock holdings after losses and is seeking new funding.
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Negeri Sembilan palace revokes two royal titles from Rais Yatim
The Yang di-Pertuan Besar of Negeri Sembilan revoked two royal honours awarded to Rais Yatim on July 30, 2026.
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US tariff cuts prompt some companies to shift production back to China
After US tariffs on Chinese goods dropped from 145% to about 23%, some firms have moved production back to China this month.
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Bomb threat at Kuala Lumpur’s Mid Valley City confirmed as hoax
Police confirmed a bomb threat at Centrepoint South Tower, Mid Valley City on July 29 was a hoax after a thorough search found no explosives.
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NBA probe into Clippers’ Kawhi Leonard salary cap case may extend to 2027, delaying Raptors trade
The NBA is probing whether the Clippers circumvented salary rules via a $28M endorsement for Kawhi Leonard, delaying his trade back to the Raptors amid legal complexities.
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Elon Musk Revives America PAC to Support Republicans in 2026 Midterms
Elon Musk is reactivating America PAC to boost Republican turnout in key Senate and House races ahead of the 2026 midterms.
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Russia launches ballistic missile attacks on Kyiv after Zelenskyy warns of strike
On July 30, Russia fired ballistic missiles at Kyiv, causing explosions, fires, and at least one death amid citywide alerts.
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EU to designate ChatGPT and Roblox as Very Large Online Platforms under Digital Services Act
The EU will label OpenAI's ChatGPT and Roblox as very large online platforms starting August 2026 due to their user base size in the bloc.
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Aziz Abdul disqualified for headbutting in 2026 Commonwealth Games boxing quarter-final
Aziz Abdul, grandson of Ugandan dictator Idi Amin, was disqualified for headbutting English boxer Damar Thomas at the 2026 Commonwealth Games.
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Federal Reserve keeps interest rates steady; Wall Street falls on inflation and AI spending concerns
The US Federal Reserve held interest rates at 3.5%-3.75% on July 29, 2026, while Wall Street declined amid inflation and AI investment worries.
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Russia Charges Telegram Founder Pavel Durov with Aiding Terrorism, Adds Him to Blacklist
Russia’s FSB accused Telegram founder Pavel Durov of aiding terrorism and placed him on its terrorist blacklist on July 30, 2026.
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EA CEO Andrew Wilson earns $38.6M as Battlefield 6 developer layoffs continue
Electronic Arts CEO Andrew Wilson earned $38.6 million in fiscal 2026 amid layoffs of Battlefield 6 developers.
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Ex-FIFA chief Blatter and confederations oppose FIFA's plan to sell World Cup stakes
FIFA plans to sell up to 20% stakes in a new $20 billion World Cup subsidiary, drawing sharp criticism from Sepp Blatter and regional football bodies.
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Senate Judiciary Committee delays Todd Blanche AG nomination over IRS settlement issues
Senate Judiciary Committee postponed Todd Blanche’s attorney general nomination vote over GOP concerns about an IRS settlement linked to Trump.
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Formula One reports record crowds in 2026 and lauds rising star Kimi Antonelli
Formula One sold out all 11 races in 2026 with record attendance and praised 19-year-old Kimi Antonelli’s six wins.
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Oscar-winning Irish musician Glen Hansard dies in motorcycle crash at 56
Glen Hansard, Oscar-winning Irish musician and actor, died in a motorcycle crash near Dublin on July 29, 2026.
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DoorDash receives FAA certification to launch commercial drone delivery service DoorDash Air
DoorDash obtained FAA Part 135 certification to operate its own commercial drone delivery service, aiming for fall 2026 launch.
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Neymar confirms retirement from Brazil national football team at 34
Neymar announced his retirement from the Brazil national team following Santos' Copa Sudamericana win on July 28, 2026.
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Half of England officially in drought amid record-low rainfall and heat
Half of England is in drought after a record dry July and high temperatures, affecting millions with water restrictions.
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Grab to pilot on-demand autonomous vehicle service in Punggol, commercial launch delayed to Q4 2026
Grab will pilot an on-demand autonomous vehicle service in Punggol with commercial fares starting in Q4 2026.
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Manuel Neuer likely to retire after 2026-27 season, signs one-year Bayern extension
Bayern Munich goalkeeper Manuel Neuer said he will likely retire after the 2026-27 season, following a one-year contract extension signed in May 2026.
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Ukrainian drones attack industrial sites and Wildberries warehouses in Ryazan, Russia
Ukrainian drones struck industrial facilities and at least seven Wildberries warehouses in Ryazan on July 29, causing fires and injuries.
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AirTrunk secures US$2.3 billion green loan to fund Johor hyperscale data centre
AirTrunk has secured a US$2.3 billion green loan from 30 lenders led by 10 global coordinators to finance its JHB2 data centre in Johor, Malaysia.