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US SEC Opens 60-Day Review on ETF Rules as Industry Hits $15.7 Trillion
The US SEC launched a public review of ETF regulations covering new product types amid rapid market growth and innovation.
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UN Secretary-General urges urgent $100M funding to prevent UNRWA collapse
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres called on member states to cover a $100 million funding gap threatening UNRWA’s aid to 2.6 million Palestinian refugees.
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South Africa saw nationwide anti-migrant protests and police arrests on June 30, 2026
Police and military deployed across South Africa as thousands joined anti-migrant protests leading to over 900 arrests nationwide.
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Thousands of Norwegian fans celebrate World Cup win with 'Viking row' in Oslo
Thousands of Norwegian fans held a large 'Viking row' celebration in Oslo on July 1 after Norway’s 2-1 World Cup win over Ivory Coast, causing some property damage.
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Oil prices drop sharply amid mixed US-Iran talks on Strait of Hormuz shipping
Oil prices fell in June and early July 2026 as indirect US-Iran talks sought to ease Strait of Hormuz tensions disrupting global oil flows.
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California bill to protect online games from server shutdown fails Senate committee vote
California's Protect Our Games Act failed a Senate committee vote on June 29, 2026, falling short by three votes despite earlier Assembly approval.
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France faces political clash over air conditioning amid deadly June heatwave
France’s 2026 heatwave caused 1300 deaths and sparked debate over air conditioning policies.
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San Francisco Tech Workers Earning $180,000 Face Housing Crunch Despite AI Boom
Katrine Razniak and Adam Woodbury, tech workers in San Francisco earning around $180,000, struggle to find affordable housing amid soaring rents and home prices.
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Spain starts border checks on travelers from Italy amid migration dispute following Ceuta crisis
Spain began border checks on travelers from Italy on August 8 after Italy imposed controls on arrivals from Spain earlier in a migration dispute.
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Take-Two CEO forecasts commercial game streaming within three years despite rising hardware costs
Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick predicts commercial game streaming with low latency will emerge in three years, multiplying the gaming install base significantly.
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New Mexico judge orders Meta to pay $567 million over harm to youth mental health
A New Mexico judge ordered Meta to pay $567 million in damages for its role in harming children's mental health through its platforms.
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Singapore grants conditional approval to import 900 MW of solar power from Malaysia
Singapore's Energy Market Authority approved two companies to import 900 MW of solar power from Malaysia, targeting operations by 2029.
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Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan sign Mecca Joint Defense Agreement
Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan signed a joint defense pact called the Mecca Joint Defense Agreement in Mecca on August 7, 2026.
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Former Malaysian Chief Justice Tun Mohamed Eusoff Chin dies aged 90 or 91
Tun Mohamed Eusoff Chin, Malaysia’s second Chief Justice, died early August 7, 2026, aged 90 or 91, his daughter announced.
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SpaceX and Tesla invest $16.8B to build Terafab AI chip factory in Texas
SpaceX and Tesla will invest $16.8 billion to build Terafab, a large AI chip fab in Grimes County, Texas, powering their AI and robotics projects.
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Quake celebrates 30th anniversary with free 19-level 'Dawn of the Machine' campaign
Id Software and MachineGames released Dawn of the Machine, a free 19-level Quake campaign, for the franchise's 30th anniversary.
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Leeds United sign goalkeeper James Trafford from Manchester City for club-record fee
Leeds United have signed goalkeeper James Trafford from Manchester City on a five-year deal for a record £40-45 million fee.
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EU urges leverage on Morocco after 72,000 migrants cross into Spanish enclave Ceuta
EU Migration Commissioner Magnus Brunner called for using visa, trade, and development leverage to secure Morocco’s cooperation amid a mass migrant influx into Ceuta.
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Hong Kong insurers' shares tumble as China enforces tax on offshore insurance income
Shares of major Hong Kong-listed insurers fell sharply after reports China began taxing offshore insurance returns at 20%.
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Nurul Izzah granted temporary leave as PKR deputy president after resignation request
Nurul Izzah has been granted temporary leave as PKR deputy president after requesting to resign, with duties handed to Saifuddin Nasution during her absence.
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Former Malaysian PM Ismail Sabri’s corruption charge postponed due to health issues
Former Malaysian Prime Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob’s corruption charge was postponed to August 27 after he was hospitalized with arrhythmia.
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SoftBank's Q1 2026 net income falls 18% boosted by Intel investment gains
SoftBank reported a Q1 net income of 347.3 billion yen, down 18% year-on-year but beating estimates due to gains from its Intel stake.
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Malaysia’s government pledges policy certainty as private sector drives investment growth
Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan said Malaysia’s government will maintain policy stability while private investors take the lead in financing economic expansion.
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Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls launches with praised gameplay but widespread PC technical issues
Arc System Works released Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls August 6, drawing praise for gameplay but criticism for PC technical problems.