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King Haakon VIII Swears Oath in Oslo Following King Harald V’s Death
King Haakon VIII took the oath of allegiance to Norway’s constitution in Oslo on September 1, 2026, succeeding his father King Harald V.
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Taiwanese singer Ivy releases new single and overnight music video with vintage car scene
Taiwanese singer Ivy released her second single and an overnight-filmed MV featuring a unique non-licensed driving scene on June 11, 2026.
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Benjamin Kheng credits health scare for fitness overhaul, denies weight loss drug use
Singaporean singer-actor Benjamin Kheng lost weight after a high LDL cholesterol diagnosis, denying use of weight loss drugs.
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Four killed in 11-vehicle collision on East Coast Expressway near Temerloh
Four people died and three were injured in an 11-vehicle crash on the East Coast Expressway near Temerloh last night.
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Qatar Plans November MotoGP and Formula One Races Despite Regional Conflict
Qatar is preparing to host MotoGP on November 8 and aims to hold a Formula One race on November 29 amid regional tensions.
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Napoli's Scott McTominay to miss Scotland games due to mild heart arrhythmia
Napoli midfielder Scott McTominay will miss Scotland’s next four Nations League matches after being diagnosed with a mild heart arrhythmia.
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Barcelona sign Brazilian striker Gabriel Jesus from Arsenal on three-year deal
Barcelona signed forward Gabriel Jesus from Arsenal on a three-year contract after his medical on August 31, 2026.
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Indonesian fire pollutants continue moving toward Malaysia and Singapore despite fewer fire spots
Pollutants from fires in Sumatra and Kalimantan are drifting toward Malaysia, Singapore and Brunei as fire spots decline in priority provinces.
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Lionel Messi retires from international football after 207 caps for Argentina
Lionel Messi announced his retirement from international football on August 31, ending a 21-year career with Argentina.
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Mount Sinabung erupts twice in early September 2026, forcing evacuations and flight suspensions
Mount Sinabung in Indonesia erupted twice since August 31, causing evacuations of over 3,000 residents and temporary flight suspensions at Kualanamu Airport.
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Former Malaysian Minister Arrested Over Tabung Haji Inquiry Related to Hotel Lease Deal
A former Malaysian minister was arrested and remanded over investigations tied to the Tabung Haji RCI report on September 1 and 2, 2026.
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Aston Villa sign Senegal forward Ibrahim Mbaye from PSG for £47 million
Aston Villa have completed the £47 million signing of 18-year-old Senegal winger Ibrahim Mbaye from Paris St-Germain.
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Micron Taiwan unions threaten strike over bonus dispute despite record profits
Micron Taiwan unions warn of a strike unless the company reforms its bonus system amid record profit payouts.
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MOH monitors rise in respiratory and eye infections in Sarawak amid haze
The Ministry of Health is tracking increased respiratory tract infections and conjunctivitis cases in Sarawak following recent haze conditions.
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China urges automakers to avoid price wars in export markets to protect brands
China’s government today issued guidelines to carmakers to prevent aggressive price cuts in overseas markets.
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Keir Starmer to step down as MP for Holborn and St Pancras after 11 years
Keir Starmer announced he will resign as MP for Holborn and St Pancras today, triggering a by-election in the Labour stronghold.
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UOL and CapitaLand win S$1.4 billion bid for New Upper Changi residential site
UOL Group and CapitaLand Development jointly submitted the top S$1.4 billion bid for a 1,010-unit residential site in Bedok, Singapore.
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Japan arrests high school staff member twice for killing 50 hamsters
A 36-year-old high school employee in Iwate was arrested twice in 2026 for killing about 50 hamsters at love hotels with two women.
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Singapore and Thailand Hold First Leaders' Retreat Since 2015 to Deepen Cooperation
Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong and Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul held their first leaders' retreat in Bangkok on September 2, 2026.
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Court Valuer Says 1956 RM1.39 Million Compensation for Duta Enclave Land Was More Than Adequate
Government valuer testified September 1 that RM1.39 million paid in 1956 for 263-acre Duta Enclave land exceeded fair market value.
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Influenza cases in Singapore rise to 36.6% positivity rate with no increased severity
Singapore reports a rise in influenza positivity rate to 36.6% in mid-August 2026, with no sign of increased illness severity.
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Jollibee to list international unit on Hong Kong stock exchange, dropping US plan
Jollibee Foods Corp will spin off and list its international operations on Hong Kong’s stock exchange, abandoning earlier US listing plans.
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Japan lifts advisory cap on monthly overtime amid business and union clash
Japan removed the 45-hour monthly overtime cap for businesses starting September 1, 2026, under PM Sanae Takaichi's government growth strategy.
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Japan and US agree to continue coordinating to stabilize yen after July joint intervention
Japanese Finance Minister Katayama and US Treasury Secretary Bessent agreed on ongoing joint efforts to support the yen after markets weakened this summer.