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Collision between Penang ferry Teluk Bahang and MV Mekar Jaya injures 21 people
The Teluk Bahang ferry collided with MV Mekar Jaya near Penang's Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal on September 1, injuring 21 people.
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Double Fine launches Kickstarter with $100M goal to fund Brutal Legend sequel
Double Fine launched a Kickstarter campaign aiming for $400,000 and set a $100 million stretch goal to make Brutal Legend 2.
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Germany Blames Russia for Attempted Drone Attack at Leipzig/Halle Airport
Germany accused Russia of carrying out an attempted drone attack at Leipzig/Halle Airport on August 4, 2026, and announced diplomatic and security measures.
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Elon Musk discusses Terafab chip plant with ASML ahead of SpaceX IPO plans
Elon Musk virtually addressed ASML’s technology conference on June 11 to detail Terafab, a large Texas chip plant for Tesla, SpaceX, and xAI chips.
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Singapore Botanic Gardens opens 150m nature immersion trail at Saraca Stream
The National Parks Board launched a 150-meter nature immersion trail at Singapore Botanic Gardens on June 11, 2026, offering a multi-sensory nature experience.
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AirAsia X delays Bahrain-London route launch due to Middle East conflict
AirAsia X has postponed the launch of its Bahrain-London Gatwick flight route from June to at least August amid regional conflict and market uncertainty.
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UK condemns Israeli West Bank settlements, plans measures against settler violence
UK Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband condemned Israeli West Bank settlement plans and settler violence, promising comprehensive measures in the coming weeks.
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Amazon’s Zoox and Alphabet’s Waymo expand robotaxi services to more US cities
Zoox began testing driverless vehicles in Houston and San Diego while Waymo launched autonomous rides in Denver, San Diego, and Tampa.
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Onimusha: Way of the Sword reboots series with challenging swordplay, mixed reviews on difficulty
Capcom released Onimusha: Way of the Sword, a reboot action RPG focusing on tough sword combat and a 25-hour campaign.
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Alibaba replaces Dingtalk CEO amid debate over AI strategy
Alibaba replaced Dingtalk CEO Chen Hang with technologist Chen Yusen after internal debate on AI strategy and leadership concerns.
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De’Aaron Fox’s layup attempt costs Spurs Game 4 in Knicks’ record NBA Finals comeback
De’Aaron Fox’s late-game layup attempt was blocked, allowing Knicks to complete largest NBA Finals comeback on June 10.
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PUB and Surbana Jurong Consultants warned over 2025 Tanjong Katong sinkhole incident
PUB and Surbana Jurong Consultants received conditional warnings after investigations into the July 2025 Tanjong Katong sinkhole confirmed multiple violations.
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South Korea uses AI dolls to combat loneliness among elderly living alone
South Korea deploys over 14,500 Hyodol AI dolls to provide companionship and care reminders for its aging population living alone.
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Man detained in Chongqing after abusing and killing adopted dogs sparks protests
A 39-year-old man in Chongqing was detained for abusing and killing adopted dogs, prompting protests by more than 100 people demanding action.
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Singapore rates Jesus Christ Superstar musical Advisory 16 for mature, religious content
Base Entertainment Asia’s Jesus Christ Superstar musical received an Advisory 16 rating in Singapore for mature and religiously sensitive content.
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Public Accounts Committee to table report on MAHB privatisation and KLIA operations in June
The Public Accounts Committee will present its report on Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd’s privatisation and KLIA operational issues at Dewan Rakyat on June 22, 2026.
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Mexico Hosts Opening Match of Expanded 2026 FIFA World Cup Amid Large-Scale Challenges
Mexico prepares to host the opening match of the expanded 2026 FIFA World Cup, facing logistical issues and mixed local reactions.
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Nvidia launches DLSS 5 with NBA 2K27, limited to RTX 50-series GPUs
Nvidia released DLSS 5 on September 3, 2026, alongside NBA 2K27, requiring RTX 50-series GPUs and introducing new AI-driven visual enhancements.
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USPS Whistleblower Warns New Ballot System Could Disrupt November Midterms
A USPS whistleblower said a rushed new mail-in ballot system ordered by Trump risks rejecting large batches of ballots due to minor errors before November.
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2026 World Cup faces heat, humidity, and storm challenges across North American host cities
Teams in the 2026 World Cup will face significant heat, humidity, thunderstorms, and tropical storm risks across North American venues.
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Sonos unveils Sonos 27 OS update with AI features, new Beam Ultra soundbar and Ace Ultra headphones
Sonos announced the Sonos 27 OS update featuring generative AI and two new audio products, launching AI integrations this fall and September.
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Newcastle United sign Belgium forward Matias Fernandez-Pardo from Lille
Newcastle United signed 21-year-old Belgium forward Matias Fernandez-Pardo from Lille on a long-term deal announced September 1, 2026.
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Indonesia’s bond sell-off resumes despite recent interest rate hike amid market jitters
Indonesia’s bond sell-off resumed Thursday as yields hit multi-year highs and the rupiah weakened despite a surprise rate hike earlier this week.
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EPF to close all remittance counters nationwide from July 1, 2026
The Employees Provident Fund will shut all remittance counters across Malaysia starting July 1, 2026.