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Alam Maritim CEO Datuk Azmi Ahmad under MACC remand for investigation
Alam Maritim Resources said CEO Datuk Azmi Ahmad is under remand by Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission for inquiry.
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Thailand faces gun violence with over 10 million civilian firearms in circulation
Thailand has over 10 million civilian guns amid rising shootings and government orders to tighten gun control.
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Ferrari’s first all-electric Luce sells for record $40 million at Sotheby’s auction
Ferrari’s first all-electric car, the Luce, sold for a record $40 million at a charity auction in Monterey, California.
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Bank of Japan likely to speed up rate hikes starting September amid global inflation and yen weakness
Bank of Japan raised its policy rate to 1% in June and is expected to accelerate hikes starting September 17-18, 2026.
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Malaysia Aviation Group completes mandatory drug tests for all active Malaysia Airlines pilots with no positives
Malaysia Aviation Group finished drug screening of 1,260 active Malaysia Airlines pilots by August 15, all tested negative, following a pilot's drug arrest in Indonesia.
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Myanmar Confirms Nearly 309,000 Rohingya in Bangladesh Eligible for Return Pending Security
Myanmar's military government verified about 309,000 Rohingya in Bangladesh as eligible for return once Rakhine security improves.
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Penang’s draft 2040 plan retains proposed third bridge or tunnel from Gurney Drive to Bagan Ajam
Penang Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow confirmed the third link project remains indicatively included in the draft RSNPP 2040 plan with contract and agreement still valid.
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Father pursues autism diplomas after son’s diagnosis and schooling challenges in Singapore
Jason Tan sought to understand and support his son Isaac’s autism after his academic struggles led to diagnosis and school transfer.
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Singapore parents weigh mainstream and special education options for children with special needs
Parents in Singapore face challenges choosing between mainstream and special education schools as identification of children with special educational needs rises.
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Wife awarded 33% of $2.2M assets after homemaking role supported husband's business
A Singapore woman was granted a third of matrimonial assets following divorce due to her homemaker role aiding her husband’s business growth.
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New Zealand orange-fronted parakeet population boosted by prolific breeding pair
A pair of orange-fronted parakeets named Nacho and Trixie have produced 55 chicks since 2024, significantly aiding recovery efforts for the twice-extinct species.
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War and insecurity overshadow Eid al-Adha in southern Lebanon's border villages
Ongoing conflict and displacement have halted traditional Eid al-Adha celebrations for many families in southern Lebanon.
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Ukraine and Russia exchange large-scale drone and missile attacks killing civilians and damaging infrastructure
On August 16-17, Ukraine and Russia launched drone and missile strikes causing multiple civilian deaths and major damage in both countries.
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Israeli Forces Conduct Aggressive Raids Against Palestinians in West Bank During Eid al-Adha
Israeli forces carried out raids and attacks on Palestinians across the West Bank during Eid al-Adha, injuring children and damaging property.
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Pizza Amane Tokyo opens in Taman Tun Dr Ismail serving NY-style pizzas with Japanese twist
Pizza Amane Tokyo opened in Kuala Lumpur, offering large NY-style pizzas with Japanese flavors in collaboration with Pizza Studio Tamaki.
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Galeries Lafayette closes Beijing flagship after 13 years amid China luxury slowdown
Galeries Lafayette closed its six-floor Beijing flagship store near the Forbidden City on May 27, 2026, after 13 years of operation.
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Magnitude 7.7 Earthquake in East Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia Kills Over 50 and Displaces Thousands
A 7.7 magnitude earthquake struck East Nusa Tenggara on August 15, killing at least 53 and displacing thousands amid ongoing rescue efforts.
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Gold Prices Rise on Softer Dollar and Lower US Rate Hike Odds; Malaysia July Inflation Eases
Gold prices climbed in mid-August 2026 amid a weaker US dollar and reduced Fed rate hike expectations, while Malaysia reported a slight dip in July inflation.
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Xi Jinping Leads Ceremony in Beijing for Jiang Zemin’s 100th Birth Anniversary
Chinese President Xi Jinping presided over a ceremony in Beijing on August 17 to mark Jiang Zemin’s centenary.
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Public APIs surge, local AI tooling, and lightweight models dominate GitHub trends
Today's top GitHub repos highlight public API collections, easy AI model use, and compact foundation models for edge devices.
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Israeli Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir calls for killing 30 to 40 Palestinians nightly in Gaza
Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir called for nightly killings of 30 to 40 Palestinians in Gaza beyond immediate threats.
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EU plans most far-reaching sanctions package against Russia in autumn
The EU will expand sanctions on Russia this autumn, increasing the number of sanctioned entities by one third, says Kaja Kallas.
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American actress Hayden Panettiere dies aged 36
American actress Hayden Panettiere died aged 36 on August 16, her family and representatives confirmed.
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Alibaba sells gaming unit Lingxi Games to Trustar Capital for over $1.5 billion
Alibaba Group is selling its gaming arm Lingxi Games to Trustar Capital for at least $1.5 billion to focus on AI and cloud computing.