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Malaysia’s May Palm Oil Reserves Jump 5.2% as Exports Fall 14%
Malaysia’s palm oil stockpiles rose 5.2% in May amid a 14% drop in exports driven by competition from cheaper Indonesian supplies.
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Tata Consultancy Services CEO predicts AI will replace half its tech jobs
Tata chairman Natarajan Chandrasekaran said AI agents will eventually replace half the tech workforce at TCS as hiring slows.
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Scottie Scheffler wins 2026 PGA Tour Championship, becomes all-time leading PGA Tour money earner
Scottie Scheffler won the 2026 PGA Tour Championship at East Lake Golf Club and surpassed Tiger Woods as the top PGA Tour money earner.
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Scientex Q3 FY2026 net profit rises about 15%, declares interim dividend
Scientex reported a nearly 15% rise in Q3 FY2026 net profit and declared a 6 sen interim dividend payable July 17.
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Malaysian-American Jaime Tan apologizes for mispronouncing roti canai on MasterChef
Jaime Tan, a 27-year-old Malaysian-American contestant, apologized for mispronouncing roti canai during the June 3 episode of MasterChef: Global Gauntlet Season 16.
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2026 US Open opens at Flushing Meadows with record $108 million prize pool
The 2026 US Open tennis tournament began August 30 in New York, featuring a record $108 million prize purse and top players competing across three stadiums.
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Casper Ruud withdraws from 2026 US Open singles due to back injury
Casper Ruud withdrew from the 2026 US Open men's singles after a persistent back injury sidelined him.
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Spidercam crashes onto pitch during Hungary vs Kazakhstan football friendly
A spidercam fell onto the pitch at Nagyerdei Stadium during Hungary's 3-1 win over Kazakhstan.
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BYD chairman says firm will be world's largest automaker within five years despite share slide
BYD chairman Wang Chuanfu declared the company aims to be the largest automaker globally by scale within five years amid falling shares.
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Flash flood in Grand Canyon leaves over 20 missing, 2 dead, dozens evacuated
A flash flood on August 29 in Grand Canyon National Park's Bright Angel Canyon left more than 20 missing, 2 dead, and 62 evacuated.
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Passenger ferry capsizes off Northern Cyprus coast with multiple dead and missing
A catamaran ferry carrying 267 people capsized off Northern Cyprus, rescuing over 230 but leaving at least six dead and dozens missing.
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Aaron Donald ends retirement to rejoin Los Angeles Rams on one-year deal
Aaron Donald announced his return to the Los Angeles Rams on August 30, signing a one-year contract worth up to $30 million.
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74-year-old woman charged for feeding pigeons and crows in Yishun without approval
Tan Chong Hong, 74, was charged June 10 for feeding pigeons and crows in Yishun on three occasions without Wildlife Management approval.
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Scammers impersonate Malaysia tax authority demanding urgent payments and personal data
Scammers sent fake emails claiming to be from Malaysia's Inland Revenue Board, demanding tax payments within 72 hours under threat of heavy penalties and jail time.
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Singapore maid agency ordered to pay $1,558 for overstating helper’s Mandarin skills
A Singapore maid agency must pay $1,558 to a bedridden elderly woman after overstating a helper’s Mandarin proficiency, ruled the Small Claims Tribunals.
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Jordan shoots down missiles from Iran targeting Azraq Air Base with no casualties
Jordanian air defenses intercepted missiles fired from Iran toward Azraq Air Base, causing no injuries or damage, officials said.
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World Cup trophy’s gold value rises 157% since 2022 to $713,000
The FIFA World Cup trophy’s pure gold bullion value surged 157% since 2022 to about $713,000 in 2026.
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Kalshi requires employment verification to curb insider trading in prediction markets
Kalshi now verifies traders’ employment on high-risk markets to block insiders and enhance market integrity.
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Iraq loses 2-0 to Venezuela in final World Cup warm-up friendly
Iraq fell 2-0 to Venezuela in their last World Cup warm-up match on June 10 in Bridgeville, Illinois.
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South Korean actor Byeon Woo-seok to hold fan meeting in Singapore on September 18, 2026
Actor Byeon Woo-seok will host a fan meeting at The Star Theatre in Singapore on September 18 as part of his 2026 Asia tour.
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Malaysian Male Nurses Association opposes plan to recruit 15,000 Indonesian nurses
Malaysian Male Nurses Association opposes recruiting 15,000 Indonesian nurses without thorough study, citing training and safety concerns.
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Myanmar nationals detained in Kuala Krai durian plantation poaching raid
Police and wildlife officers detained Myanmar nationals during a six-hour anti-poaching raid in Kuala Krai, seizing illegal wildlife parts and weapons.
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White Sox rookie Braden Montgomery hits walk-off home run in MLB debut
Braden Montgomery hit a walk-off two-run homer in the 10th inning for the Chicago White Sox in his MLB debut against the Atlanta Braves.
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US Strikes Iranian Launchers on Larak Island, Triggering Missile Attacks on US Bases in Jordan
US forces struck Iranian launchers on Larak Island on August 30, prompting Iranian missile attacks on US bases in Jordan and further escalation.