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Canada’s Liberal Party wins three by-elections amid US trade dispute
Canada’s Liberal Party secured three special election wins on August 31, boosting their House majority amid rising US trade tensions.
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14 MoUs Worth RM1.49 Billion Signed at MAHA Trade Days 2026 Opening in Malaysia
Fourteen memorandums of understanding worth RM1.49 billion were signed at the MAHA Trade Days 2026 opening in Serdang, Malaysia.
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Malaysia's Election Commission proposes 17 new Sarawak state constituencies and renamings
Malaysia's Election Commission proposed creating 17 new Sarawak state constituencies and renaming 10 state and 1 federal constituency, increasing state seats to 99.
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Survey finds 35% of young Japanese have no intention to marry
A survey by Japan’s Children and Families Agency shows that 35.1% of unmarried Japanese aged 15-39 do not plan to marry.
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Chinese court freezes Nexperia's China assets worth 2.14 billion yuan over ownership dispute
A Guangdong court froze Nexperia's China-based assets valued at 2.14 billion yuan following a lawsuit by Chinese parent Wingtech.
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USS Abraham Lincoln docks in Thailand after record 286-day deployment at sea
USS Abraham Lincoln arrived in Pattaya, Thailand, on September 2 for a five-day port visit following a 286-day nonstop deployment.
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China warns of 'consequences' over Taiwan's presence at Pacific Islands Forum in Palau
China warned of unspecified consequences after Taiwan attended the Pacific Islands Forum opening in Palau on September 1, 2026.
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Global government bond yields hit multi-decade highs amid inflation and geopolitical strains
Government bond yields surged worldwide, with UK, US, and Japanese yields reaching multi-year highs on September 1-2 amid inflation and geopolitical tensions.
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The Witcher 4 to have physical boxed edition despite PS5 disc production ending
CD Projekt confirmed a physical boxed edition of The Witcher 4 for 2028 despite Sony ending PS5 disc manufacturing in January 2028.
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Thailand cuts visa-free stay to 30 days for 60 countries starting September 15
Thailand will reduce visa-free stays from 60 to 30 days for tourists from 60 countries including Singapore, Taiwan, and the US, effective September 15, 2026.
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Bit Reactor furloughs 80% of staff weeks before Star Wars Zero Company launch amid ownership dispute
Bit Reactor furloughed about 80% of its staff due to funding issues weeks before Star Wars Zero Company's August 28 launch, with legal battles ongoing between co-founders.
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John Ternus assumes role as Apple CEO, emphasizing AI and hardware innovation
John Ternus took over as Apple CEO September 1, succeeding Tim Cook and focusing on AI and hardware innovation.
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Carlos Alcaraz Returns from Injury to Win First Round at 2026 US Open
Carlos Alcaraz defeated Roman Safiullin 6-4, 6-4, 6-4 in his first match back after a four-month wrist injury layoff at the 2026 US Open.
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NZ and US to jointly fund $50M upgrade of Cook Islands’ Penrhyn port
New Zealand and the United States will jointly fund a major upgrade of a Cook Islands port to improve transport links and economic resilience.
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Modi urges Putin to end Ukraine war during SCO summit meeting in Bishkek
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged Russian President Vladimir Putin to end the Ukraine war on September 1 at the SCO summit in Bishkek.
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Manchester City sign Iliman Ndiaye and Enzo Fernandez in record transfers
Manchester City signed Iliman Ndiaye from Everton for £65m and Enzo Fernandez from Chelsea for a British record £125m.
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John Ternus named Apple CEO as Tim Cook steps down after 15 years
John Ternus took over as Apple CEO on September 1, 2026, with Tim Cook becoming executive chairman after leading the company for 15 years.
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Donald Trump Jr’s 1789 Capital leads $1B funding round for prediction market Polymarket
Donald Trump Jr’s venture capital firm 1789 Capital is leading a $1 billion funding round in Polymarket, investing $300 million and valuing it at $21 billion.
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17-year-old charged with murder for aiding San Diego mosque attack livestream
A 17-year-old North Carolina girl was indicted on murder and conspiracy charges for aiding the May mosque shooting livestream.
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Israeli strikes in Gaza kill at least four including children, Palestinian medics say
Israeli drone attacks and airstrikes killed at least four Palestinians, including three children, in Gaza on September 1, 2026, Palestinian medics reported.
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Eurozone inflation hits 3.3% in August, highest since September 2023, prompting ECB rate hike bets
Euro-area inflation rose to 3.3% year-on-year in August 2026, sparking expectations of an ECB rate increase at the September 10 meeting.
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South Korean Jeju officer arrested for falsely closing 298 missing person cases
A Jeju police officer was arrested for falsely closing 298 missing person cases between 2025 and 2026, citing workload pressures and resulting in deaths.
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Dyson launches CameraJet toothbrush with built-in camera and flossing spray
Dyson unveiled the CameraJet smart toothbrush with a camera and mouthrinse spray on September 1 in Paris.
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Former Tabung Haji chairman and ex-Treasury sec-gen released after seven-day MACC remand
A former Tabung Haji chairman and ex-Treasury secretary-general were released from MACC remand after seven days of investigation linked to the RCI report on Tabung Haji.