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HSBC to hire 100+ AI specialists and 100 wealth managers, open global AI centre in Singapore
HSBC will open its first global AI centre in Singapore later this year and hire over 200 staff, including AI experts and wealth managers.
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Seatrium shares surge after upbeat profit guidance and floating data center approval
Seatrium shares rose sharply on July 27 after the company issued positive profit guidance and secured approval for a floating data center concept.
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Singapore's central bank tightens monetary policy again amid inflation and energy price risks
The Monetary Authority of Singapore raised the rate of SGD policy band appreciation on July 27, its second tightening in three months.
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Israel approves legal framework for international force to enter Gaza under US plan
Israel's security cabinet approved a multinational International Stabilization Force to enter Gaza as part of a US ceasefire plan on July 26, 2026.
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Two kidnapped Singaporean men rescued in Malaysia; 12 suspects arrested
Malaysian police rescued two kidnapped Singaporean men in Kedah and Johor, killing two suspects and arresting 12 others in coordinated operations.
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Houthis attack Saudi Aramco oil sites as US halts air strikes on Iran
On July 25, Yemen’s Houthi militants fired missiles and drones at Saudi Aramco installations amid a pause in US air strikes on Iran.
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Singapore targets longevity economy growth without raising healthcare costs
Singapore seeks to expand its longevity economy by improving lives while controlling healthcare spending, Health Minister Ong Ye Kung says.
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Singapore launches SG Youth Plan to support over 500,000 youths with 20+ initiatives
Singapore’s government launched the SG Youth Plan on July 25 to support more than half a million youths aged 15 to 35 over five years through 20 initiatives.
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PSG and Aston Villa face off in 2026 UEFA Super Cup amid squad challenges
Paris Saint-Germain and Aston Villa meet in the 2026 UEFA Super Cup in Salzburg on August 12 amid squad disruptions after the World Cup and transfers.
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Six killed in Houthi attack on cargo ship in Bab el-Mandeb; US disables Panama-flagged vessel
On August 11, 2026, a Houthi attack on the cargo ship Tihamah killed six, while the US struck a Panama-flagged vessel in the Gulf of Oman.
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5.9-magnitude earthquake hits New Zealand's North Island causing minor damage
A 5.9-magnitude earthquake struck near Taumarunui on New Zealand's North Island on July 25, triggering aftershocks and minor road closures.
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Jannik Sinner and Novak Djokovic Withdraw from Montreal Masters Tennis Event
Jannik Sinner and Novak Djokovic withdrew from the Montreal ATP Masters 1000 event scheduled August 1-13, 2026.
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Belgium names Mark van Bommel head coach on two-year contract until Euro 2028
Belgium appointed former Netherlands international Mark van Bommel as head coach on a two-year deal starting 15 August 2026.
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UNESCO lists Sebastia in West Bank and Lebanese castles as World Heritage in Danger
UNESCO added Sebastia in the West Bank and five Lebanese castles to its World Heritage in Danger list on July 24, 2026.
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Australia forward Cristian Volpato tests positive for cocaine after speeding stop in Sydney
Cristian Volpato tested positive for cocaine during a roadside drug test after being stopped for speeding in Sydney on July 24.
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US-Japan intervention lifts yen from 40-year low but gains partially fade by August 12
The US and Japan coordinated currency intervention in late July boosted the yen from near 164 to about 155 per dollar but it weakened again close to 160 by August 12.
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Argentina defender Nicolas Otamendi retires from international football after 17 years
Nicolas Otamendi retired from international football on July 23, ending a 17-year career with Argentina.
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Kalshi Hits $27 Billion Trading Volume During 2026 FIFA World Cup Amid Legal Challenges
Prediction market Kalshi recorded $27 billion in trading volume and 3 million users during the 2026 FIFA World Cup, doubling initial projections amid regulatory scrutiny.
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Barcelona's Frenkie de Jong out for weeks with serious knee ligament injury
Barcelona midfielder Frenkie de Jong will miss several weeks after tearing knee ligaments during the World Cup.
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Singapore Seeks Relief from US Tariffs Amid Forced Labour Investigation
Singapore’s Foreign Minister Vivian Balakrishnan called for exemption from new US tariffs following forced labour claims affecting trade partners.
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Former Singapore PE teacher pleads guilty to sexually abusing teenage student
A 45-year-old former Singapore secondary school PE teacher pleaded guilty to three counts of sexually abusing a student aged 14 to 15 in 2022 and 2023.
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Greece approves €4.2 billion Israeli-led Achilles Shield air defence system
Greece’s security council approved a €4.2 billion air defence package centered on Israel’s Achilles Shield system.
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Seven work-related traffic deaths in Singapore in early 2026, four are platform workers
Singapore recorded seven work-related traffic fatalities in the first half of 2026, surpassing all of 2025, with four involving platform workers.
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Three Vietnam Airlines managers charged in Singapore over bribery linked to excess baggage fees
Three Vietnam Airlines managers were charged in Singapore courts for accepting bribes linked to excess baggage fees.