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PM Anwar orders probe after fatal Immigration truck crash kills 3 in Kuala Lumpur
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim ordered an immediate investigation into a crash involving an Immigration truck that killed a man and his two daughters in Kuala Lumpur early today.
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Unitree Robotics soars 629% on Shanghai STAR Market IPO, founder becomes China's youngest billionaire
Unitree Robotics debuted on the Shanghai STAR Market August 19, surging 629% on opening and making founder Wang Xingxing a billionaire.
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Unhealthy Air Quality Recorded in Johan Setia and Five Sarawak Areas Amid Moderate Levels Nationwide
Johan Setia and five Sarawak areas recorded unhealthy air quality while 58 areas nationwide showed moderate levels on August 17-19.
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Malaysia's Home Minister denies mass citizenship grants to foreigners
Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution denied claims that Malaysia granted citizenship en masse to foreign nationals, labeling the reports false.
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Climate disasters cause growing economic losses, strain Europe's public finances
Europe faces rising public costs from frequent climate disasters causing massive economic losses and insurance shortfalls.
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Malaysian Media Council clarifies role as self-regulatory body, not government agency
The Malaysian Media Council clarified that it is a self-regulatory body for the media industry, not a government enforcement agency, addressing widespread confusion over its role.
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Father and two daughters killed by Immigration truck running red light in Kuala Lumpur
A 53-year-old man and his two daughters died after an Immigration Department truck ran a red light and crashed into them in Kuala Lumpur early on Aug 19.
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NASA releases new images of crater from SpaceX Falcon 9 impact on Moon
NASA's Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter captured new photos of an 18-meter-wide crater formed by SpaceX Falcon 9 impact on August 5, 2026.
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Ukraine's ex-defence minister Mykhailo Fedorov calls for wartime presidential election
Mykhailo Fedorov, Ukraine's former defence minister, called on August 18 for presidential elections during the ongoing war despite martial law suspending polls since 2022.
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Unitree Robotics shares jump over 600% after $905M IPO on Shanghai STAR Market
Unitree Robotics raised $905 million in its Shanghai IPO as shares surged over 600% on debut, valuing the company at up to $66 billion.
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French Dior PR Chief Mathilde Favier and Producer Nicolas Altmayer Die in Car Crash
Mathilde Favier and Nicolas Altmayer died in a head-on collision with a truck in western France on August 17, 2026.
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Mandai Wildlife Reserve opens African-themed Rainforest Wild Adventure East zone
Mandai Wildlife Reserve opened the African-inspired Rainforest Wild Adventure East zone on May 29, 2026.
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Byron Donalds wins Florida GOP primary to succeed Governor DeSantis
Byron Donalds won the Republican primary for Florida governor, setting up a November race against Democrat David Jolly.
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WHO declares Congo Ebola outbreak a global public health emergency as cases exceed 5,000
WHO declared the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo a global public health emergency as cases surpassed 5,000 in August 2026.
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EU plans talks with Anthropic for access to Mythos AI amid cybersecurity concerns
The European Commission is set to meet with Anthropic to seek access to the Mythos AI model, known for detecting cybersecurity vulnerabilities.
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US 30-year Treasury yield hits highest since 2007 amid Middle East tensions and fiscal concerns
US 30-year Treasury yields rose to 5.34%, the highest since 2007, driven by geopolitical tensions and increased government spending.
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French Teen Accused of Licking iJooz Straw in Singapore Returns as Case Adjourned
Didier Maximilien, 18, returned from overseas trip as his Singapore court case over licking a vending machine straw was adjourned to June 26.
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Dune: Part Three Tickets Go on Sale Ahead of December 18 Release with Early Screenings
Tickets for Dune: Part Three are now available, with early 'Dune Insider' screenings set for December 14 and 15 before the full release December 18.
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OpenAI launches ChatGPT for Teens with enhanced safety, parental controls globally
On August 18, 2026, OpenAI unveiled ChatGPT for Teens, a tailored version with stronger safety features and educational tools for ages 13 to 17 worldwide.
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SentinelOne to cut 8% of staff to boost AI and cloud investments
SentinelOne announced on May 28 a layoff of about 8% of its workforce to increase AI, data, and cloud spending.
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US pauses new 50% tariffs on $20B in Canadian goods amid trade talks
US President Donald Trump announced a three-day pause on new 50% tariffs on Canadian imports pending a trade deal finalization.
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Knicks center Mitchell Robinson suffers broken right pinky ahead of NBA Finals
New York Knicks center Mitchell Robinson fractured his right pinky finger before the 2026 NBA Finals, with no timetable for return announced.
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Oklahoma City Thunder's Jalen Williams ruled out for Game 7 of Western Conference Finals
Jalen Williams will miss Game 7 on August 19 against the Spurs due to a left hamstring injury sustained earlier in the series.
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Malaysian government plans support for media amid AI and economic challenges
Malaysia's Communications Ministry is developing initiatives to help media practitioners address AI and economic uncertainties, says Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil.