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Pakistan government challenges Supreme Court order to move jailed ex-PM Imran Khan to private hospital
Pakistan’s government filed a petition challenging the Supreme Court’s order to transfer jailed former PM Imran Khan to a private hospital for treatment.
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Amazon to Expand Prime Air Drone Delivery to 500 US Cities by End of 2026
Amazon announced plans to expand its Prime Air drone delivery service to nearly 500 US cities by the end of 2026, a sixfold increase from current sites.
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US Sanctions ICC President Tomoko Akane and Senior Lawyer over Israel Investigations
On August 18, 2026, the US sanctioned ICC President Tomoko Akane and senior lawyer Abdoulaye Seye for investigating officials from non-member states including Israel.
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Malaysia raises unsubsidised petrol and diesel prices by 10-20 sen per litre from August 20
Malaysia will increase retail prices for unsubsidised petrol and diesel by up to 20 sen per litre starting August 20.
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Dr Jeswant Dillon becomes first Malaysian elected to American Association for Thoracic Surgery
Professor Datuk Seri Dr Jeswant Dillon was elected in May 2026 as the first Malaysian member of the American Association for Thoracic Surgery.
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FairPrice expands price freeze to over 500 essential products until August 31
FairPrice Group extended its price freeze on more than 500 essential products from June 1 to August 31 amid ongoing global uncertainties.
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Japanese Banks Post Record High Additional Tier 1 Bond Issuance in 2026
Japan’s major banks are issuing a record volume of Additional Tier 1 bonds in 2026 to meet rising capital requirements.
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Harvard to pay $53 million to settle lawsuits over stolen body parts from medical school morgue
Harvard agreed to pay $53 million to settle lawsuits over stolen body parts taken by a former morgue manager at its medical school.
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Malaysian PM Anwar Ibrahim honors street sweeper M. Kavita for raising five successful children
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim paid tribute to street sweeper M. Kavita for her dedication raising five accomplished children over 12 years of work.
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Immigration lorry crash in Kuala Lumpur kills father and two daughters, injures wife
An Immigration Department lorry ran a red light and struck a family of pedestrians in Kuala Lumpur, killing three and seriously injuring one.
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US sanctions ICC President Tomoko Akane and senior lawyer Abdoulaye Seye over investigations
The US government sanctioned ICC President Tomoko Akane and senior lawyer Abdoulaye Seye, barring them from US entry and financial transactions.
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UAE Suspends All Trade and Financial Ties with Iran After Alleged Missile Attacks
The UAE halted all commercial and financial transactions with Iran following missile attacks targeting maritime traffic near its coast.
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Malaysia’s Securities Commission awaits government decision on regulating Tabung Haji investments
The Securities Commission Malaysia stands ready to regulate Tabung Haji's investments if assigned by the government, officials said on August 19.
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Malaysia to repeal Universities and University Colleges Act 1971, introduce new higher education law
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim announced Malaysia will fully repeal the Universities and University Colleges Act 1971 and replace it with new legislation focused on university governance.
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Sea Ltd forms AI investment team to drive growth beyond e-commerce
Singapore’s Sea Ltd has created a dedicated AI investment team to accelerate AI adoption and find growth opportunities beyond its e-commerce business.
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Over 300 companies gather at 2026 World Robot Conference in Beijing to showcase robotics advances
More than 300 companies opened the 2026 World Robot Conference in Beijing with over 2,000 exhibits and 150 robot launches.
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Thai schools hold active shooter drills two weeks after deadly attack
Thai schools conducted active shooter drills on August 19 following a shooting that killed at least eight people.
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US charges 17 Iranians over decade-long Mabna Institute cyber espionage targeting universities
The US Department of Justice charged 17 Iranians tied to the Mabna Institute for a cyber theft campaign targeting 322 universities and businesses worldwide.
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US Stock Market Volatility Hits 2026 Low as Midterm Election Risks Loom
The VIX dropped to 14.2 on August 14, marking 2026’s lowest volatility level amid record-high S&P 500 ahead of typical midterm election season swings.
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Paul Pogba and AS Monaco End Contract Early After Injury-Plagued Season
Paul Pogba and AS Monaco mutually terminated his contract after one injury-hit season less than a year into a deal through 2027.
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Red Bull's Isack Hadjar to miss 2026 Dutch GP with hand/wrist injury
Red Bull's 21-year-old rookie Isack Hadjar will miss the 2026 Dutch Grand Prix due to a hand or wrist injury sustained during training or the summer break.
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Record 907 aid workers attacked in 2025 amid rise in armed drone violence
In 2025, a record 907 aid workers were killed, injured, or kidnapped worldwide, with drones increasing risks, the UN reported.
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Aston Villa sign Japan goalkeeper Zion Suzuki and left-back Matteo Ruggeri
Aston Villa signed goalkeeper Zion Suzuki from Parma and left-back Matteo Ruggeri from Atletico Madrid on August 19, 2026.
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Nick Kyrgios provisionally suspended after positive cocaine test at Mallorca Open
Australian tennis player Nick Kyrgios was provisionally suspended on August 4 after testing positive for a cocaine metabolite from a June 22 sample.