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US Secretary of State Rubio warns Iran's control of Strait of Hormuz risks global shipping security
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio accused Iran of using the Strait of Hormuz as leverage and urged nations to help secure global maritime trade.
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WTA requires one-time SRY gene test for female tour eligibility starting July 21, 2026
The Women’s Tennis Association will mandate a one-time SRY gene test for all players to compete on the women’s tour starting July 21, 2026.
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Mass shooting in downtown Tucson injures 10 including suspect
A mass shooting in Tucson, Arizona's nightlife district injured 10 people including the 21-year-old suspect on July 19, 2026.
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Negeri Sembilan approves over 100 campaign permits ahead of August 1 state election
Negeri Sembilan police approved 107 political campaign permits by July 20, 2026, amid mostly peaceful election activities and investigations into vandalism incidents.
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US boosts aerial refueling fleet in Israel amid rising conflict with Iran
The US sent 14 additional refueling aircraft to Israel over the weekend to support an existing fleet as strikes against Iran escalate.
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Senate Committee Holds Anthony Fauci in Contempt over Covid-19 Hearing
The Senate Homeland Security Committee voted 8-7 to hold Dr. Anthony Fauci in contempt for refusing to answer pandemic-related questions.
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Singapore banks DBS, OCBC, and UOB report record Q2 profits driven by fees
DBS, OCBC, and UOB posted record Q2 profits driven by wealth management and fee income despite lower interest margins.
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2026 FIFA World Cup final features first-ever halftime show with global music stars
The 2026 FIFA World Cup final introduced its first halftime show with performances by Madonna, BTS, Justin Bieber, Shakira, and others at MetLife Stadium.
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Caitlin Clark sets WNBA record with 45 points and 10 assists in Fever win over Storm
Caitlin Clark scored a WNBA record 45 points and 10 assists to lead Indiana Fever past Seattle Storm 110-107 on July 17.
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NFL players call for permanent natural grass fields after 2026 World Cup turf switch
NFL players launched a campaign urging permanent natural grass fields after seven stadiums used grass for the 2026 World Cup.
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Marathon game director Joe Ziegler leaves Bungie four months after launch
Joe Ziegler announced his departure from Bungie on July 17, 2026, with Del Chafe III and Julia Nardin taking over Marathon leadership.
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Apple overtakes Nvidia as world's most valuable company on July 17, 2026
Apple surpassed Nvidia on July 17, 2026, becoming the world's most valuable company with a market value near $4.9 trillion.
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Landslide in Chongqing kills 8 and leaves 34 missing amid heavy rain
A landslide in Pengshui County, Chongqing on July 17 killed 8, left 34 missing, and prompted large-scale rescue efforts amid heavy rainfall.
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UK government nationalises British Steel, Chinese owner demands full compensation
The UK nationalised British Steel in July 2026, triggering Chinese owner Jingye Group to demand compensation and launch legal actions.
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Indian activist Sonam Wangchuk forcibly hospitalized after 21-day hunger strike over exam leaks
Sonam Wangchuk was removed from a Delhi protest and hospitalized following a 21-day hunger strike demanding the education minister’s resignation over exam paper leaks.
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Lucas Herbert leads 2026 British Open after record-tying second round at Royal Birkdale
Lucas Herbert took the lead at the 2026 British Open with an eight-under 62 in round two, following Jackson Suber's opening round lead.
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France and England set for World Cup 2026 third-place playoff in Miami on July 18
France and England will face off in the World Cup 2026 third-place match on July 18 in Miami, marking coach Deschamps' final game and Mbappe’s pursuit of scoring records.
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Google renames NotebookLM to Gemini Notebook with new AI code execution features
Google rebranded NotebookLM as Gemini Notebook and added AI-powered code execution and deeper integration with its AI ecosystem.
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Roblox launches Build, an AI tool for mobile game creation, starting public alpha in July
Roblox introduced Build, an AI-powered mobile feature enabling users to create games from text prompts, with public alpha starting July 28 in New Zealand and the Philippines.
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Seven & i Holdings in advanced talks to invest billions in Poland’s Zabka Group
Seven & i Holdings is in final-stage talks to buy a double-digit stake in Poland’s largest convenience store operator Zabka Group.
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Japan to buy 27,500 Nvidia Rubin AI chips for sovereign robotics AI model
Japan will purchase 27,500 Nvidia Rubin AI chips to build a domestic robotics AI model under the Noetra consortium backed by ¥387.3 billion government funding.
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TSMC reports record Q2 profit with 77% surge on strong AI chip demand and US investments
TSMC posted a 77.4% rise in Q2 net profit to US$22 billion, driven by AI chip sales and plans for more US factory investments.
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Former Hungarian Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto resigns to join Chinese EV maker BYD
Peter Szijjarto resigned his Hungarian parliamentary seat July 15 to become a senior executive at Chinese electric vehicle company BYD.
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KWAP loses nearly RM200 million in fraud involving Indonesian startup eFishery
KWAP lost about RM200 million in a fraudulent investment in Indonesian startup eFishery and is pursuing legal action with other investors.