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Trump declares national emergency to ban certain foreign-made US power grid equipment
On August 26, 2026, President Donald Trump signed an order banning certain foreign-made electrical grid equipment in the US over national security concerns.
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Singapore police raid Radiant World office in probe of allegedly falsified documents
Singapore police raided Radiant World's headquarters last week amid an investigation into allegedly falsified invoices and documents.
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Nvidia agrees to acquire AI platform Hugging Face for about $13 billion
Nvidia has agreed to buy AI platform Hugging Face in a deal valued around $13 billion, according to multiple reports.
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At least 12 dead as wildfires rage across northern Algeria amid severe heatwave
Wildfires in northern Algeria have killed at least 12 people and injured 54 amid a severe heatwave, authorities report.
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Car deliberately drives into crowd near Caen train station, killing 1 and injuring 10
A 26-year-old man drove a car into pedestrians near Caen train station on August 26, killing one and injuring 10.
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Bank of Korea raises benchmark rate to 3% for second time amid inflation and growth
The Bank of Korea raised its benchmark interest rate by 25 basis points to 3.00%, marking a second consecutive hike amid rising inflation and strong economic growth.
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Meta to pay up to $18 billion in settlement over teen addiction and privacy claims
Meta agreed to pay up to $18 billion and adopt new child safety measures in a settlement with 29 US states over teen addiction and privacy lawsuits.
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Tunku Nadzaruddin proclaimed 12th Yang di-Pertuan Besar of Negeri Sembilan amid succession dispute
Tunku Nadzaruddin was proclaimed the 12th Yang di-Pertuan Besar of Negeri Sembilan by the Undang Yang Empat on June 5 during a disputed succession process.
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Malaysian leaders call for modernization in finance, education, tourism, agriculture, and technology
Malaysian ministers urged reforms in multiple sectors, highlighting collaboration, law reviews, and innovation from August 26-28, 2026.
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MACC launches probe into alleged RM80m irregularities in Felda Palong 7 replanting project
Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission opened an investigation into alleged irregularities in Felda Palong 7’s RM80 million oil palm replanting programme benefiting 450 settlers.
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Scottie Scheffler and Rory McIlroy lead 2026 PGA Tour Championship at East Lake
Scottie Scheffler and Rory McIlroy are the favorites as the top 30 players compete at the 2026 Tour Championship in Atlanta.
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US July PCE Inflation Rises 3.7% Amid Debate Over September Fed Rate Hike
US July inflation rose 3.7% year-on-year with steady economic growth, fueling debate over a possible Fed rate hike in September.
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US Flags Lowered Nationwide for One Week to Honor Dolly Parton After Her Death
President Donald Trump ordered American flags lowered to half-staff across the US from August 25 to September 1 for Dolly Parton, who died aged 80.
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MCMC probes The Coverage Media’s Facebook content after Malaysia page restriction
The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission is investigating The Coverage Media’s Facebook posts after public complaints led to restricted access in Malaysia.
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Qatar's Prime Minister Visits Tehran to Push Mediation Amid US-Iran War Tensions
Qatar's Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani visited Tehran on August 27 to seek mediation between Iran and the US amid ongoing conflict and sanctions.
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Landslide and floods at Nepal-Tibet border kill over 160, hundreds missing
A massive landslide near the Nepal-Tibet border on August 26 triggered floods, killing at least 160 and leaving hundreds missing on both sides.
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Dewan Rakyat sitting to proceed as scheduled from June 22 to July 16
Malaysia’s Dewan Rakyat will hold its second meeting of the fifth session of the 15th Parliament starting June 22 as planned despite state election dissolutions.
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Singapore retail sales rise 5.4% year-on-year in April 2026 to S$4.3 billion
Singapore's retail sales grew 5.4% year-on-year in April 2026, surpassing forecasts and March's growth rate.
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Salesforce and Anthropic launch Claudeforce plugin, expand partnership amid SaaSpocalypse debate
Salesforce and Anthropic expanded their partnership on August 26, unveiling Claudeforce, a plugin integrating Claude with Salesforce.
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2026-27 UEFA Champions League league phase draw set for August 27 in Monaco
The UEFA Champions League league phase draw will take place on August 27, 2026, at the Grimaldi Forum in Monaco at 17:00 BST.
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Trump says Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei seriously wounded, war with Iran to end soon
Former US President Donald Trump stated Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei is seriously wounded but alive and predicted the US-Iran war will end soon.
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US Archives Release 12 Million Nazi Party Records, Revealing German Family Histories
The US National Archives published 12 million Nazi party membership cards online in March 2026, prompting widespread family searches in Germany.
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NFL Ends Pro Bowl Games, Keeps Player Honors Beginning 2026 Season
The NFL will eliminate all Pro Bowl games starting in 2026 but continue naming 88 players to Pro Bowl honors annually.
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Liverpool to host Tottenham Hotspur in Carabao Cup third round
Liverpool will face Tottenham Hotspur at Anfield in the third round of the Carabao Cup.