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Malaysia’s Democratic Action Party votes to stay in Anwar Ibrahim’s unity government
Malaysia’s Democratic Action Party voted to remain in Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s unity government at its national congress on August 16.
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California Proposes Exemption for Linux Distributions from Age Verification Law
California Assembly Bill 1856 seeks to exempt Linux operating systems from the state's Digital Age Assurance Act age verification rules.
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Colombian President Calls on Trump to Suspend High Tariffs After Devastating Earthquake
Colombian President Abelardo de la Espriella asked U.S. President Donald Trump to temporarily halt high tariffs to aid earthquake recovery.
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Greek police arrest 39 suspects in EU farm subsidy fraud case dating back to 2019
Greek police arrested 39 people on Crete in May for defrauding the EU of agricultural subsidies through false claims.
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Kim Jong Un and Vladimir Putin reaffirm strong North Korea-Russia ties on Liberation Day
Kim Jong Un thanked Vladimir Putin for his message on Korea’s liberation anniversary, praising growing North Korea-Russia cooperation.
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Iran accuses Qatar of detaining three pilots; Qatar denies holding them
Iran alleges Qatar captured three Iranian pilots after their jets were downed in March; Qatar denies detaining them and says it recovered one pilot's remains.
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Malaysia targets high-income status within three years as tech exports surge
Deputy Minister Sim Tze Tzin said Malaysia can become a high-income nation in two to three years driven by strong technology export growth.
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7.4-magnitude earthquake in western Colombia kills 294 and heavily damages cities
A 7.4 earthquake struck western Colombia August 10, causing 294 deaths, thousands of injuries, and widespread destruction in Cali, Pereira, and Buenaventura.
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Elon Musk Owns 48.4% of SpaceX Worth Over $900 Billion After June 2026 IPO
Elon Musk held a 48.4% stake in SpaceX valued above $900 billion following the company’s June 12 IPO raising $85.7 billion.[s1,s3]
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Magnitude 7.7 earthquake hits Indonesia’s Flores Island, killing over 50 and causing widespread damage
A 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck off Flores Island, Indonesia, on August 15, killing at least 53 and injuring over 100.
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Hurricane Lala brings flooding, strong winds, and power outages across Hawaii
Hurricane Lala skirted Hawaii's Big Island on August 15, causing flooding, power outages, flight disruptions, and one death.
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6.1 Magnitude Earthquake Hits Minahassa Peninsula, Indonesia; Tremors Felt in Sabah, Malaysia
A 6.1 magnitude earthquake struck Indonesia’s Minahassa Peninsula early August 16, with tremors felt across eastern Sabah, Malaysia.
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Weather Extremes Could Disrupt 2026 World Cup Matches Across North America
Heat, storms, lightning delays and wildfire smoke may affect games in the 2026 World Cup held in US, Canada, and Mexico.
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Singapore to rezone south Lim Chu Kang farmland for defence, reallocates north for farming
Singapore will zone agricultural land south of Lim Chu Kang for defence and shift farming to northern plots, announced May 25, 2026.
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Nvidia eyes $3 billion investment in SoftBank's SB Energy for OpenAI Ohio data center project
Nvidia is negotiating to invest up to $3 billion in SB Energy to support OpenAI's Ohio data center development and planned IPO.
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Trump Orders Major Cut to US-South Korea Military Exercises Citing Ties with Kim Jong Un
US President Donald Trump ordered a significant reduction in the annual Ulchi Freedom Shield military exercises with South Korea, citing his good relations with North Korea’s leader.
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Xi Jinping meets Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif amid US-Iran mediation efforts in Beijing
Chinese President Xi Jinping met Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif in Beijing on May 25 during Sharif’s four-day visit to discuss Middle East peace mediation.[s1,s2]
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Johor grows as cost-efficient data centre hub alongside Singapore in Southeast Asia
Johor has emerged as a major data centre hub with 897 MW capacity, attracting Microsoft, Oracle, and ByteDance investments amid Singapore limits.
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ECB's Yannis Stournaras calls for balanced monetary policy to support growth
ECB Governing Council member Yannis Stournaras urged avoiding overly restrictive policy that could hurt economic activity and investment.
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6.4-magnitude earthquake in North Sumatra shakes Penang and Perak with no injuries
A 6.4-magnitude earthquake in North Sumatra on August 15 caused tremors felt across Penang and Perak, Malaysia, with no reported injuries.
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Kristian Gkolomeev breaks 50m freestyle record at Enhanced Games in Las Vegas
Greek swimmer Kristian Gkolomeev swam 20.81 seconds to break the 50m freestyle record at the May Enhanced Games in Las Vegas.
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Democrats approve 2028 primary calendar with South Carolina first on Jan. 22
The Democratic National Committee approved a 2028 primary calendar moving South Carolina to the first contest on January 22, 2028.
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NTT Docomo sells Tokyo land plots for ¥59 billion amid strong real estate market
NTT Docomo sold two Tokyo land plots for about ¥59 billion to Sumitomo and Japan Post Real Estate to boost funding and asset efficiency.
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Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf Reelected Speaker of Iran's Parliament on May 25, 2026
Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf was reelected speaker of the Iranian parliament during a May 25 vote among representatives.