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Malaysia to Amend Tabung Haji Act to Strengthen Governance and Restore Depositor Trust
Malaysia plans amendments to the Tabung Haji Act after an inquiry exposed management failures and financial losses.
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Japan's Q2 GDP grows 1.1% annualized, missing expectations amid weak demand
Japan's economy expanded 0.3% quarter-on-quarter in Q2 2026, an annualized 1.1%, falling short of forecasts due to weak consumption and capital spending declines.
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US military strikes kill over 200 on vessels in eastern Pacific drug trafficking campaign
The US military has conducted multiple strikes on suspected drug trafficking boats in the eastern Pacific since September, killing at least 202 people.
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SEC to end traditional late-season 'cupcake weekend' as conference schedule grows to nine games
The SEC voted to expand its conference schedule to nine games starting in 2026 and eliminate the late-season nonconference 'cupcake weekend' from 2027 onward.
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Jared Kushner meets Hamas and Netanyahu to push US-backed Gaza peace plan
Jared Kushner met Hamas leader Khalil al-Hayya and Israeli PM Netanyahu on 16-17 August to advance a US 15-point Gaza peace plan.
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Lens wins first Trophee des Champions with 1-0 victory over PSG
Lens defeated Paris Saint-Germain 1-0 at Stade Bollaert-Delelis to claim their first Trophee des Champions title.
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Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan sign Mecca Joint Defence Agreement
Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan signed a collective defense pact in Mecca on August 7, 2026, pledging mutual military support.
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Real Madrid beat Schalke 3-0 in final preseason friendly with Diomande debut
Real Madrid defeated Schalke 3-0 in Gelsenkirchen on August 16, 2026, with Yan Diomande making his debut off the bench.
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Climate change raises antibiotic-resistant Salmonella genes by 10% globally, study finds
A new study links climate change to a 10% rise in antibiotic-resistance genes in Salmonella worldwide from 1940 to 2023.
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European Firms Report Worsening Business Conditions in China Since 2022
A 2026 survey found 68% of European companies in China face more difficult conditions amid economic and geopolitical challenges.
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Cristiano Ronaldo says 2026-27 season likely his last before retirement
Cristiano Ronaldo, 41, told Vogue the upcoming 2026-27 football season will probably be his final as a professional player.
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North Korea Tests Tactical Ballistic Missiles, AI-Guided Cruise Missiles Near South Korea
North Korea tested tactical ballistic missiles, artillery rockets, and AI-guided cruise missiles near its border with South Korea under Kim Jong Un’s supervision.
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China’s Type 054B Frigate Joins Liaoning Carrier in Western Pacific Drills
China's Type 054B frigate took part for the first time with the Liaoning carrier in western Pacific exercises near Okinotorishima in May 2026.
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Drunk illegal immigrant charged with killing four in wrong-way crash in Oklahoma
Michael Rosario-Cruz, 27, faces multiple charges after a wrong-way DUI crash killed four young people on Interstate 40 in Oklahoma.
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US and Thailand speed up LNG supply talks amid Qatar export disruptions
The US and Thailand are accelerating negotiations on a long-term LNG supply deal as Qatar’s exports face disruption from regional conflicts.
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Israeli Strikes Kill 11 in Lebanon as US-Iran Ceasefire Expires, Oil Prices Rise
Renewed Israeli strikes in Lebanon killed 11 and Middle East tensions kept oil prices elevated amid stalled US-Iran talks.
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Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Shares Videos Handling Nonvenomous and Venomous Snakes
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. posted videos showing him handling nonvenomous black racer snakes and rescuing a venomous rattlesnake.
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UK spy chief warns of rising threats from Russia and China amid tech race
GCHQ director Anne Keast-Butler warned Britain faces escalating hostile actions from Russia and China amid rapid technological change.
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Obstacle Racing to Replace Equestrian Jumping in Modern Pentathlon at 2028 Olympics
Obstacle course racing inspired by 'Ninja Warrior' will replace equestrian jumping in the modern pentathlon at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.
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Panama seeks to renew maritime deal with China amid Canal port dispute
Panama aims to ease tensions and renew a maritime agreement with China as their 2017 deal nears expiry amid Canal port disputes and US pressure.
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US Soccer coach Mauricio Pochettino defends emailing players cut from 2026 World Cup squad
Mauricio Pochettino sent video messages to selected players and emailed those cut from the US 2026 World Cup team, sparking debate.
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Dodgers Prospect Kendall George Injures Knee Avoiding Bat Dog in Minor League Game
Kendall George, Dodgers top minor league prospect, injured his knee after sidestepping a bat dog during a Tulsa Drillers game on Monday.
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Patrick Mahomes participates in Chiefs' first OTA practice since knee surgery
Patrick Mahomes took part in Kansas City Chiefs' first OTA practice Tuesday wearing a knee brace after December surgery.
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Coco Gauff has minor car accident en route to French Open first-round match
Coco Gauff was involved in a minor car accident on the way to her 2026 French Open opening match but was uninjured and won her match.