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Former Malaysian PM Ismail Sabri Yaakob charged with failure to declare assets
Former Malaysian Prime Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob was charged on August 27 with failing to declare assets as required by the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission.
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ICE arrests hit highest monthly total since Trump’s second term in July 2026
US Immigration and Customs Enforcement arrested 49,571 people in July 2026, marking its highest monthly total in years.
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Indonesia enforces state oversight on coal and palm oil exports starting June 1, 2026
Indonesia began requiring exporters of coal and palm oil to report sales documents to a state firm as of June 1, 2026.
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About 400,000 juvenile oysters worth up to A$400,000 stolen from NSW farm
Around 400,000 juvenile oysters valued up to A$400,000 were stolen from Latitude 31 Oyster Co near Taree, NSW earlier this year.
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Public Bank reports 3.7% net profit rise in 2QFY2026, declares 10.5 sen dividend
Public Bank Bhd posted a 3.7% net profit increase in 2QFY2026 to RM1.82 billion and announced a 10.5 sen interim dividend payable September 23.
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Coroner Walks Out During Inquest Into 13-Year-Old Zara Qairina Mahathir’s Death
Coroner Amir Shah Amir Hassan paused the inquest after a tense exchange during questioning of psychiatrist Dr Wong Haw Huo today in Kuala Lumpur.
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Japan backs Middle East oil pipelines bypassing Strait of Hormuz amid supply risks
Japan plans to support construction of oil pipelines bypassing the Strait of Hormuz following disruptions from the US-Iran war.
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Selangor Sultan urges unity, respect as Jalur Gemilang flies for National Day
Selangor Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah called on Malaysians to unite beyond differences and respect all citizens during National Day celebrations starting today.
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North Korea to send about 100 athletes to 2026 Asian Games in Japan
North Korea will send around 100 athletes to compete in 14 sports at the 2026 Asian Games in Japan from September 19 to October 4.
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Raheem Sterling charged with dangerous driving and nitrous oxide possession after M3 crash
Raheem Sterling was charged with dangerous driving and possession of nitrous oxide following a May crash on the M3 in Hampshire.
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Record 10 Japanese players registered in English Premier League 2026-27 season
Ten Japanese footballers, including new arrivals and established stars, started the 2026-27 English Premier League season, a record for the league.
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South Korea Scrambles Jets After Russian Military Planes Enter Air Defence Zone
South Korea scrambled fighter jets August 26 after multiple Russian military aircraft entered its air defence identification zone over the East Sea.
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Two Bersatu assemblymen in Pahang back Menteri Besar Wan Rosdy with official pact
Two Bersatu assemblymen declared support for Pahang Menteri Besar Wan Rosdy Wan Ismail, signing a memorandum to back his administration.
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Apple cuts price of polishing cloth nearly in half to $9 in US and Asia
Apple released a new polishing cloth priced at $9, down from $19, with similar material and broad device compatibility worldwide.
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US Survey Finds Phones Without Headphones Top Annoying Behavior on Planes
A survey of 2,500 US adults identified phone and laptop use without headphones as the most annoying passenger behavior on flights.
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At least 15 newborns die in Islamabad hospital fire at Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences
A fire early today at Islamabad’s Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences killed at least 15 newborns in the maternity ward.
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Religious Influencer and NGO Secretary Charged with RM15.4 Million Misappropriation and Money Laundering
Abdullah Abdol Razak and NGO secretary Noor Sahira Abdullah faced 51 charges over alleged RM15.4 million fund misappropriation and money laundering in Seremban.
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Asus launches ROG Xbox Ally X20 handheld with OLED display at $1299
Asus unveiled the ROG Xbox Ally X20 handheld with a 7.4-inch OLED screen and new controls, priced at $1299 standalone or $2499 with AR glasses.
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Australia’s under-16 social media ban sees users return to near pre-ban levels by mid-2026
Australia’s ban on social media access for under-16s, introduced in December 2025, has seen user rates rebound to nearly pre-ban levels by July/August 2026.
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SoftBank plans record ¥1 trillion retail bond to fund OpenAI investment
SoftBank Group will issue ¥1 trillion in retail bonds to finance its AI investments including OpenAI funding.
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UN Warns Myanmar Human Rights Situation Worsens Amid Violence and Illegal Economies
The UN warned today that human rights in Myanmar have plummeted due to escalating abuses and conflict since the 2021 coup.
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South Korean SK Gas pays record $5.3M for Panama Canal transit slot
South Korea's SK Gas Ltd paid a record $5.3 million to secure a Panama Canal transit slot on September 1 for its LPG tanker G Spirit.
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Father and 9-Year-Old Son Die in Early Morning House Fire in Kuala Nerus
A 40-year-old father and his nine-year-old son died in a house fire in Kampung Tok Jembal, Kuala Nerus, early August 26, 2026.
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Severe haze drives hazardous air quality in Sarawak, other Malaysian states, and Singapore
Multiple Malaysian states and Singapore experienced very unhealthy to hazardous air quality due to haze from late August to early September 2026.