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Bruno Mars to Perform Multiple Shows in Singapore and Hong Kong in 2027
Bruno Mars will perform four concerts in Singapore and four in Hong Kong in 2027 as part of The Romantic Tour.
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Good Good Golf faces backlash for ad showing man shoving woman, partners withdraw support
Good Good Golf released a controversial ad depicting violence, prompting apologies and partner pullbacks across the golf industry.
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Tanker hit by unknown projectile in Strait of Hormuz; fire extinguished, crew safe
A tanker was struck by an unknown projectile near Oman in the Strait of Hormuz on Tuesday, causing a fire that has been extinguished with all crew safe.
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Nvidia forecasts 70% revenue growth for fiscal 2028 amid strong AI demand
Nvidia projected 70% revenue growth for fiscal 2028, reporting $96.2 billion quarterly revenue and doubled data center sales in Q2 2026.
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US dollar edges higher ahead of Jackson Hole speech as Malaysian ringgit and Bursa Malaysia gain
The US dollar rose against major currencies Aug 26-28 ahead of Fed chair Kevin Warsh’s Jackson Hole speech, while Malaysian ringgit and Bursa Malaysia showed gains amid cautious sentiment.
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Over Half of Global Soils in Poor Condition, Threatening Food and Biodiversity
FAO reported today that 52.5% of the world’s soils are in poor or very poor condition, endangering food supply and biodiversity worldwide.
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China's Industrial Profit Growth Slows to Seven-Month Low in July 2026
China's industrial firms reported 11.2% profit growth in July, marking their slowest pace in seven months amid weakening demand and rising costs.
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Mbappe scores hat-trick as Real Madrid beat Real Sociedad 4-1 in Mourinho's Bernabeu return
Kylian Mbappe scored three goals as Real Madrid defeated Real Sociedad 4-1 at the Santiago Bernabeu in Jose Mourinho’s first home game back as coach.
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Exodus RPG to launch April 7, 2027, featuring octopus companion Salt
Archetype Entertainment announced April 7, 2027 release for Exodus RPG with an 'awakened' octopus companion Salt.
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Norway's King Harald V in critical condition with blood disease at Oslo hospital
Norway's King Harald V, 89, has been hospitalized since August 17 with haemolytic anaemia and is now in extremely serious condition, palace officials said today.
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Elder sister of Sultan of Pahang Tengku Datuk Seri Aishah dies in Kuala Lumpur
Tengku Puteri Seri Kemala Tengku Datuk Seri Aishah, elder sister of the Sultan of Pahang, died at 9:15 pm on August 26 in Kuala Lumpur.
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Tim Curry, Star of The Rocky Horror Picture Show, Dies at 80
Tim Curry, known for his role as Dr Frank-N-Furter in The Rocky Horror Picture Show, died peacefully at 80 in Los Angeles.
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U.S. Justice Department disrupts Chinese-backed hacking targeting government agencies
The U.S. Justice Department and FBI disrupted a Chinese-linked hacking operation targeting key U.S. agencies and seized hacking platforms.
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NFL Ends Pro Bowl Games, Will Honor 88 Players Without a Game Starting 2026
The NFL announced it will discontinue Pro Bowl Games from the 2026 season, honoring 88 selected players without holding any games or competitions.
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Trump administration considers broad new tariffs covering semiconductors and related tech goods
The Trump administration is weighing sweeping tariffs on semiconductors and products like laptops and gaming consoles, aiming to boost U.S. chip manufacturing.
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Prudential reports 8% rise in first-half new business profit, expands buyback to $1.5B
Prudential reported an 8% increase in first-half new business profit to $1.38 billion and raised its 2026 share buyback programme to $1.5 billion.
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Xbox CEO Highlights Cost Efficiency and Choice for Project Helix Amid Disc Drive Uncertainty
Xbox CEO Asha Sharma stressed affordability and player choice for Project Helix, stopping short of confirming a disc drive inclusion.
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Fenerbahce reach UEFA Champions League group stage for first time since 2008-09 season
Fenerbahce beat Olympique Lyonnais 2-1 away on August 26 to qualify for the Champions League group stage after 17-18 years.
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British actor Tim Curry, star of Rocky Horror Picture Show, dies at 80
Tim Curry died peacefully at his Los Angeles home on August 25, aged 80, police said.
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At least 33 British nationals missing after flash floods near Nepal-Tibet border
At least 33 British nationals are missing following flash floods triggered by a glacier collapse near the Nepal-Tibet border on August 26.
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Novak Djokovic struggles with heat in US Open loss as he chases 25th Grand Slam
Novak Djokovic lost his first match at the 2026 US Open amid heat struggles while pursuing a record 25th Grand Slam title.
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Landslide and Flash Floods Destroy Gyirong Port on China-Nepal Border, Hundreds Dead or Missing
A massive landslide and flash floods struck Gyirong Port on 26 August, killing hundreds and leaving thousands missing in China and Nepal.
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Asian Games organizers seek to reduce participants after registrations top 17,000
Organizers of the 2026 Asian Games are discussing reducing participant numbers after registrations exceeded 17,000, above the 15,000 target.
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Malaysia's medical claims inflation rises 12.28% in 2025 amid higher healthcare use
Malaysia's medical claims inflation rose 12.28% in 2025, driven mainly by increased healthcare utilisation, experts say.