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Flash floods kill at least 20 and leave over 100 missing in Nuristan, Afghanistan
Flash floods struck Nuristan province on July 20, killing 20 and leaving over 100, including the mayor, missing.
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Mexican drug lord Ismael 'El Mayo' Zambada sentenced to life in US prison
Ismael 'El Mayo' Zambada, Sinaloa cartel leader, was sentenced to life imprisonment and ordered to forfeit $15 billion in US court.
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Rodri nearing transfer from Manchester City to Barcelona after Real Madrid talks stall
Rodri has given Barcelona approval to open transfer talks after Real Madrid negotiations broke down.
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Moroccan man dies during police arrest in Bologna, sparking protests
Abderrahim Fakir, 42, died during police restraint in Bologna on July 19, prompting protests and a police investigation.
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China Coast Guard Injures Filipino Sailor in Clash Near Second Thomas Shoal
On July 20, 2026, China Coast Guard personnel struck a Filipino sailor with a wooden baton near Second Thomas Shoal, injuring him and damaging a Philippine boat.
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Johor revokes Network School's business licence and orders shutdown over breaches
Johor's Iskandar Puteri City Council revoked Network School's licence and ordered closure after multiple inspections found breaches.
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Malaysian government backs MACC probe into RM163.4 million KWAP eFishery investment loss
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim supports the MACC investigation into KWAP’s RM163.4 million investment loss in Indonesian startup eFishery.
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Zhongji Innolight targets up to $8 billion in Hong Kong's largest IPO in seven years
Chinese optical transceiver maker Zhongji Innolight aims to raise about $8 billion in a Hong Kong IPO set for July 30, 2026.
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ASEAN Foreign Ministers Meet in Manila to Address Regional Security and Economic Challenges
ASEAN foreign ministers held their 59th meeting in Manila from July 21-24, addressing South China Sea tensions and regional conflicts amid global uncertainty.
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Malaysian court acquits Zizie Izette of abetting late husband in RM2.8 million bribery case
Sessions Court acquitted Datin Seri Zizie Izette Abdul Samad of charges linked to RM2.8 million bribes involving her late husband on July 20, 2026.
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Samsung Biologics to acquire Swiss drugmaker PolyPeptide in $1.8 billion cash deal
Samsung Biologics announced an all-cash offer to buy Swiss peptide drugmaker PolyPeptide Group AG for about $1.8 billion.
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NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani weighs arresting Netanyahu during UN General Assembly visit
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani said he is exploring legal options to arrest Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu if he visits the city in September 2026 for the UN General Assembly.
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5.5-Magnitude Earthquake Hits Central Andes in Peru, Killing at Least 5
A 5.5-magnitude earthquake struck Peru's Andes near Sicaya and Chupaca on July 18, killing at least five and injuring around 20 to 32.
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US economy loses 23,000 jobs in July as unemployment falls to 4.1%
The US economy shed 23,000 jobs in July 2026 despite expectations of growth, while the unemployment rate dropped to 4.1%.
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Alibaba unveils Qwen3.8-Max AI model with 2.4 trillion parameters, second to Anthropic's Fable 5
Alibaba launched the preview of its Qwen3.8-Max AI model with 2.4 trillion parameters, ranking just behind Anthropic's Fable 5 in performance.
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Malaysia eyes higher STR and SARA aid in 2027 budget amid rising costs
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said Malaysia may increase aid under STR and SARA schemes in the 2027 budget if the economy permits.
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Five survivors rescued after Indonesian passenger boat sinks off Sulawesi
Five survivors were rescued after the KM Nurul Salsa sank off Indonesia’s Sulawesi coast, with at least 20 still missing following the July 15 accident.
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Josh Kerr breaks 27-year men's mile world record at London Diamond League
British runner Josh Kerr set a new men's mile world record of 3:42.66 at the London Diamond League on July 18.
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Man dies and seven hospitalized after tree falls on cars near Singapore embassy in Kuala Lumpur
A large tree fell on two cars near the Singapore Embassy on July 18, killing one man and hospitalizing seven others.
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FIFA to review mandatory hydration breaks trialed at 2026 World Cup amid mixed reactions
FIFA introduced three-minute hydration breaks in all 2026 World Cup matches and plans to assess their impact after the tournament amid differing opinions from fans and coaches.
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Ryan Fox ties major championship record with 8-under 62 at 2026 Open
Ryan Fox shot an 8-under-par 62 in the third round of the 2026 Open to match the lowest major round ever and join Lucas Herbert as co-leader.
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FIFA removes over 7 million harmful social media posts during 2026 World Cup
FIFA's Social Media Protection Service detected and removed more than 7 million harmful posts during the 2026 World Cup.
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Former Spain World Cup winner Joan Capdevila denied US entry before 2026 final
Joan Capdevila was denied entry to the US ahead of the 2026 World Cup final in New Jersey due to a rejected ESTA linked to a 2016 Iran match.
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Valve warns ongoing memory crisis may drive up Steam Machine prices
Valve says rising memory prices and shortages are limiting Steam Machine supply and could push prices higher.