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US-backed NABEP secures 100-year rights to 17 Venezuelan oil fields with 65B barrels reserves
North American Blue Energy Partners won 100-year concessions for 17 Venezuelan oil fields, backed by a US government equity stake and $100B investment pledge.
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Germany officially accuses Russia of drone attack attempt on Ukrainian plane at Leipzig Airport
Germany publicly blamed Russian intelligence for an attempted drone attack on a Ukrainian cargo plane at Leipzig/Halle airport on August 4, 2026.
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South Korea names Robert Moreno interim manager of men’s national football team
South Korea appointed former Spain coach Robert Moreno as interim manager of its men’s national football team on September 1, 2026.
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South Korea and Malaysia conduct helicopter searches for missing nationals in Nepal floods
South Korea and Malaysia launched helicopter searches for nationals missing after flash floods hit Nepal’s Rasuwa district in late August 2026.
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Former PM Muhyiddin Yassin played golf at Tropicana Golf Club on July 19, 2020
Former Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin played golf with 14 others at Tropicana Golf & Country Resort on July 19, 2020, amid a dispute over the event date.
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Iran pledges to reciprocate if US honors June interim deal commitments
Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian said Iran will immediately reciprocate if the US returns to its June memorandum of understanding commitments.
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John Galliano cancels planned Met exhibition after antisemitism backlash
John Galliano canceled a nine-month retrospective at New York's Metropolitan Museum of Art after criticism over his past antisemitic remarks.
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EU suspends imports of Brazilian meat and animal products over antibiotic concerns
The European Union will suspend imports of Brazilian meat and animal products from Thursday, citing antibiotic compliance issues.
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Lionel Messi retires from Argentina national team after 22 years and 125 goals
Lionel Messi announced his retirement from Argentina's national football team on August 31, ending a 22-year international career.
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Five vessels transit Strait of Hormuz on August 31, no liquid tankers recorded
About five vessels passed through the Strait of Hormuz on August 31, 2026, far below the 10-day average, with none being liquid tankers.
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South Korea unveils record 821 trillion won 2027 budget to boost AI and semiconductors
South Korea proposes a 2027 budget of 821 trillion won, a 12.8% increase to fund AI, semiconductor industries, and strategic weapons programs.
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Oil prices rise amid renewed US-Iran conflict and Strait of Hormuz tensions
Oil prices rose on September 1, 2026, after US-Iran fighting resumed and risks to Middle East supply routes intensified.
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Court of Appeal Allows Rosmah Mansor to Present New Evidence in Solar Graft Appeal
The Court of Appeal permitted Rosmah Mansor to introduce fresh evidence in her RM1.25 billion solar hybrid project graft appeal.
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Lionel Richie Hospitalised in ICU After St Louis Concert Due to Dehydration
US singer Lionel Richie was hospitalised in intensive care after his August 29 St Louis concert, receiving treatment for dehydration.
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Sony launches free ad-supported Live TV streaming service on PS5 in the US
Sony Interactive Entertainment launched Live TV on PS5, a free ad-supported streaming service with 100+ live channels for US PlayStation 5 users.
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EPA Grants Largest Small Refinery Biofuel Exemptions Since 2017, Boosting Soybean Prices
The US EPA announced 17.6 billion renewable fuel exemptions for small refineries in 2025, the highest in nearly a decade, lifting soybean futures nearly 1% in Chicago.
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Indonesia's Parliament Approves Destry Damayanti as First Woman Governor of Bank Indonesia
Indonesia’s parliament approved Destry Damayanti as governor of Bank Indonesia on September 1, 2026, making her the first woman to lead the central bank.
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US Supreme Court allows White House ballroom construction to continue amid lawsuit
The US Supreme Court ruled 5-4 to permit White House ballroom construction during ongoing litigation by the National Trust for Historic Preservation.
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Four dead in 11-vehicle crash on East Coast Expressway near Temerloh
Four people, including a family of three, died in a multi-vehicle crash on the East Coast Expressway near Temerloh on August 31, 2026.
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Malaysia's manufacturing sector shows modest growth in August amid slower new orders
Malaysia's manufacturing PMI dipped to 50.2 in August 2026 as new order growth slowed but staffing levels rose for the first time in five months.
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Malaysia Marks 69th National Day Urging Unity Beyond Ethnic Divides
Malaysia celebrated its 69th National Day with calls for unity and progress beyond ethnic fears.
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Russian missile and drone strikes kill at least 12 in Kyiv and surrounding region
At least 12 people died and around 20 were injured in overnight Russian missile and drone attacks on Kyiv and nearby areas.
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Nick Kyrgios provisionally suspended after positive cocaine test; Tsitsipas unsurprised
Nick Kyrgios was provisionally suspended in August 2026 after testing positive for cocaine in June; Stefanos Tsitsipas said he expected the result.
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Trump administration plans $4 million to support right-wing media in Europe
The Trump administration plans to spend $4 million to support right-wing media outlets in Europe as part of a $25 million funding package for conservative groups.