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Keisuke Honda joins FC Jurong aiming to win Singapore Premier League title
Keisuke Honda signed with FC Jurong for the 2026-27 season, pledging to help the club become Singapore Premier League champions.
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Iran Condemns New US Sanctions as Violation of Sovereignty and International Law
Iran condemned US secondary sanctions announced by President Trump, calling them unlawful and an attack on the sovereignty of other countries.
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Selangor Islamic Department to tighten religious school teacher screening to prevent abuse
Selangor Islamic Religious Department plans stricter teacher screening and guidelines to curb sexual misconduct in religious schools.
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Australia leads Bangladesh by 101 runs after day one of second Test in Mackay
Australia bowled Bangladesh out for 64 and reached 165-8, leading by 101 runs on day one of the second Test in Mackay.
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Malaysia to repeal Universities and University Colleges Act 1971 for new higher education law
Malaysia will repeal the Universities and University Colleges Act 1971 to introduce a new, comprehensive higher education legal framework.
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Trump Declares Strait of Hormuz US Territory and Jokes About Bombing Iran
Former President Donald Trump declared the Strait of Hormuz US territory and joked about bombing Iran during a South Carolina rally on August 21, 2026.
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Trump’s foreign policy stalls amid Iran, Ukraine, Gaza conflicts before 2026 midterms
President Donald Trump faces stalled foreign policy efforts and low approval as unresolved crises in Iran, Ukraine, and Gaza pressure his administration ahead of November 2026 elections.
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Brandon Nakashima beats Taylor Fritz to reach Cincinnati Masters semi-finals
Brandon Nakashima defeated Taylor Fritz 7-6 (11-9), 4-6, 6-3 to reach the Cincinnati Masters semi-finals on August 21, 2026.
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Roberto De Zerbi leads Tottenham's £300m summer rebuild after Premier League survival
Roberto De Zerbi oversaw Tottenham Hotspur's major summer rebuilding spree after securing Premier League survival in May 2026.
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Brazil's Lula and US President Trump discuss tariffs and cooperation in phone call
Brazilian President Lula and US President Trump held a 1 hour 20 minute call to discuss trade tariffs, security cooperation, and elections on August 21.
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UK government releases over 1,000 pages of Peter Mandelson’s private messages on ambassador appointment
The UK government published more than 1,000 pages of private messages revealing details of Peter Mandelson’s appointment and dismissal as US ambassador.
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Barisan Nasional chairman Zahid Hamidi calls for unity ahead of Malaysia's general election
Barisan Nasional chairman Zahid Hamidi urged party unity and renewal ahead of the upcoming general election in a June 1 statement.
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Malaysia and Brunei Hold 27th Annual Leaders’ Consultation, Focus on Border and Disaster Cooperation
Malaysia and Brunei held their 27th Annual Leaders’ Consultation in Bandar Seri Begawan on August 21-22, discussing border issues, disaster cooperation, and bilateral ties.
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Lionel Messi fined for slapping opponent in MLS match on August 19
MLS fined Lionel Messi for slapping Philadelphia Union's Quinn Sullivan during a 2-2 draw on August 19 at Subaru Park.
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NVIDIA and Sharpa launch Isaac Gr00t humanoid robot platform with tactile hands
NVIDIA and Sharpa unveiled the Isaac Gr00t humanoid robot platform combining Unitree hardware and tactile dexterous hands.
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Tottenham’s James Maddison credits family support during ACL injury recovery
Tottenham midfielder James Maddison praised his family for helping him through a tough knee injury recovery while managing five young children.
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White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt to leave post at end of August 2026
Karoline Leavitt, the youngest White House press secretary, will leave her position at the end of August to rejoin MAGA Inc.
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Darline Graham Admits Lack of National Security Expertise in South Carolina Senate Debate
Darline Graham acknowledged limited knowledge on Taiwan and national security during the August 18 Republican primary debate in South Carolina.
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Malaysia removes nearly 100,000 scam-related social media posts as of mid-2026
Malaysia removed 99,693 scam-related social media posts by July 15, surpassing last year's total of 98,503, officials said.
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Father leaves 7-year-old son alone for eight hours on Mount Fuji during hike
A 48-year-old father left his 7-year-old son alone for about eight hours near Mount Fuji's sixth station before police intervened.
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Philippines and Vietnam elevate ties to enhanced strategic partnership to boost cooperation
The Philippines and Vietnam upgraded their bilateral ties to an enhanced strategic partnership during Vietnamese President To Lam's June 1 visit to Manila.
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Fuel crisis linked to Iran war drives sharp rises in global shipping and trucking costs
Shipping and trucking costs have surged due to fuel supply disruptions from the Iran conflict and Strait of Hormuz blockade.
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Ville-Evrard Hospital uses five donkeys to support psychiatric patients near Paris
Ville-Evrard hospital near Paris aids psychiatric patients with therapy involving five donkeys to improve emotional and social skills.
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US judge strikes down Trump-era suspension of immigrant visas for 75 countries
A US federal judge ruled the Trump administration's suspension of immigrant visas for applicants from 75 countries unlawful and beyond statutory authority.