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Suspect in Oregon killing of five found dead in apparent suicide in Washington
Benjamin Charles Parker, suspect in deaths of five in rural Oregon, was found dead by suicide in Washington, authorities said.
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Tukaram Mundhe leads crackdown on food safety violations in Mumbai since May 2026
Maharashtra food safety chief Tukaram Mundhe has conducted over 3,000 raids targeting poor hygiene in Mumbai's food businesses since May 2026.
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Japan raises wages amid bankruptcy surge; Taiwan plans minimum wage hike and industry support
Japan saw a 5.37% wage rise and record employee resignation bankruptcies in 2025; Taiwan expects minimum wage above 30,000 NTD and urges industry aid.
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Arbitrator orders Washington Post to reinstate columnist Karen Attiah after firing
An arbitrator ruled August 20 that The Washington Post wrongfully fired columnist Karen Attiah and must reinstate her with back pay.
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China’s property service firms face fee collection crisis amid real estate slump
Property service providers in China struggle to collect management fees as homeowners and developers with unsold flats refuse payments.
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UOB’s damages against Lippo Marina Collection raised to S$76.1 million on appeal
The High Court increased UOB’s damages to S$76.1 million from S$17.7 million over inflated housing loans to Marina Collection buyers.
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Human-caused Hawk Fire near Reno forces tens of thousands to evacuate
The Hawk Fire near Reno, Nevada, burned 15,000 acres, seriously injuring six and forcing at least 42,000 people to evacuate.
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Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore mark 50 years of cooperation in Malacca and Singapore Straits
Indonesia, Malaysia, and Singapore marked over 50 years of maritime cooperation to secure the Straits of Malacca and Singapore at a book launch today.
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Hugging Face explores sale valuing it at $13 billion or more
Hugging Face is exploring a potential sale that could value the company at $13 billion or more, up from a $4.5 billion valuation in 2023.
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GNU Emacs 31.1 Released with New Features and Dumper Removal
GNU has released Emacs 31.1, adding new features and replacing the traditional dumper with a portable one.
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California AG Rob Bonta cancels Paramount settlement meeting over leaks in merger suit
California Attorney General Rob Bonta canceled a settlement meeting with Paramount on Monday, citing leaks and bad faith amid antitrust merger litigation.
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Singapore and Ecuador sign MoU to deepen development cooperation
Singapore and Ecuador signed a Memorandum of Understanding to enhance cooperation in development sectors on August 24, 2026.
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Malaysia and Australia seize illegal exotic animal shipments worth over RM665,000
Malaysian forces seized four exotic birds on June 2, while Australian officials raided an illegal cockroach breeding site on June 5.
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Perlis allocated RM661.7 million under 13th Malaysia Plan, urged to speed up projects
Perlis received RM661.7 million under the 13th Malaysia Plan and its ruler called for faster project implementation and efficient spending.
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Japan’s PM Takaichi backs Pacific Island support and nuclear power expansion
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi pledged aid to Pacific Island nations and endorsed expanding nuclear power in Japan at a Tokyo summit.
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Chinese National Pleads Not Guilty to Murdering Colleague in Cheras Restaurant
Yang Yahong pleaded not guilty in the High Court to stabbing colleague Zhang Wei multiple times in Cheras in 2024.
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Enes Kanter Freedom ejected from WNBA game after confrontation with Natasha Cloud
Former NBA player Enes Kanter Freedom was ejected Sunday from a WNBA game after a verbal dispute with Chicago Sky guard Natasha Cloud.
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Ukraine marks 35th Independence Day with Zelensky’s defiant peace call amid attacks
Ukraine celebrated 35 years of independence on August 24 with President Zelensky’s speech and visits by European leaders amid ongoing Russian attacks.
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Malaysia Proposes Home Ownership Campaign and EV Infrastructure for 2027 Budget
Malaysia’s Housing and Local Government Ministry proposed home ownership and EV charging initiatives during Budget 2027 engagement with stakeholders.
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Malaysia logs over 21 million international arrivals in H1 2026 despite Middle East conflict
Malaysia recorded 21.1 million international visitors in the first half of 2026, a 2.5% rise despite flight cancellations from Middle East tensions.
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US Cancels September Ssangyong Amphibious Drill with South Korea Over Iran War Commitments
The US has canceled the biennial Ssangyong joint amphibious exercise with South Korea scheduled for September due to Marine Corps force constraints from the Iran conflict.
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FTSE Russell to add 27 Vietnamese stocks, increasing market weight and inflows
FTSE Russell announced 27 Vietnamese stocks will join its indexes starting September 21, boosting market weight and estimated passive inflows to $3 billion.
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US Treasury doubles long-term bond buybacks amid rising yields before Fed chair speech
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced plans to double long-term bond buybacks to ease borrowing costs as yields rise ahead of Fed Chair Warsh’s speech at Jackson Hole.
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Filipino woman sentenced to 25 months for role in Cambodia-based scam targeting Singaporeans
De Villar Rizalyn Panganiban was jailed for 25 months for participating in a Cambodia scam syndicate that defrauded Singapore victims of SGD 52.5 million.