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Russia and Ukraine exchange drone and missile strikes targeting ports and logistics hubs
Russia and Ukraine launched coordinated drone and missile attacks on each other's ports, industrial sites, and logistics facilities, resulting in casualties and damage.
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Law Society meeting sees calls for full release of workplace bullying inquiry report
Between 200 and 300 lawyers met on August 13 to demand full disclosure of a workplace bullying inquiry report at the Law Society of Singapore.
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Jayden Daniels challenges LSU over No. 5 jersey and NIL rights
Jayden Daniels disputes LSU's assignment of his No. 5 jersey to D.J. Pickett and demands a halt to NIL use.
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Iran and US Dispute Control Over Strait of Hormuz Amid Ongoing Conflict
Iran asserts exclusive control over the Strait of Hormuz, while US President Trump claims US authority amid ongoing conflict.
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Los Angeles Lakers sold for record $12.5 billion to Josh Kushner and Bob Iger
Josh Kushner and Bob Iger bought the Los Angeles Lakers from Mark Walter for $12.5 billion, setting a sports franchise sale record.
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Explosion at Rotterdam port kills one and injures several during maintenance
An explosion at Rotterdam port’s petroleum storage area on August 13 killed one person and injured several others.
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Iran mocks Trump for secret plane switch during Turkey visit over missile threat
On July 8, 2025, US President Donald Trump secretly switched planes in Turkey citing missile threats; Iran responded with mocking memes and warnings.
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Pharmaniaga's Q2 net profit rises over threefold to RM12.49 million on sales and interest savings
Pharmaniaga reported a Q2 net profit of RM12.49 million, up from RM3.96 million a year ago, driven by sales growth and lower interest costs.
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JD.com posts first quarterly revenue drop in over a decade despite profit rise
JD.com reported a 2.9% revenue drop in Q2 2026 but saw net profit rise to 7.1 billion yuan amid mixed results.
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Nvidia discloses $21 billion stake in SpaceX as second largest holding after Intel
Nvidia revealed it holds 122.8 million SpaceX shares worth about $21 billion as of Q2 2026, making it the second largest investor after Elon Musk.
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Midwest Poultry Services recalls 19 million eggs over Salmonella contamination risk
Midwest Poultry Services voluntarily recalled 19 million eggs over Salmonella Enteritidis contamination risk, with FDA issuing highest risk warning.
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Helicopter fire at Subang Airport disrupts flights, runway reopens after hours
A Kamov Ka-32S helicopter caught fire during maintenance at Subang Airport on August 15, grounding flights and closing the runway for over two hours.
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ST Telemedia Global Data Centres Secures US$1.37 Billion Green Loan for Johor Campus
ST Telemedia Global Data Centres obtained US$1.37 billion in green financing to develop its Johor data centre campus in Malaysia.
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Deputy PM Ahmad Zahid urges reduced outdoor activity during peak UV hours amid Southwest Monsoon
Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid advised Malaysians to limit outdoor activities from 11 am to 4 pm due to high UV radiation during the Southwest Monsoon.
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Air India mandates drug testing for all pilots after captain tests positive for marijuana
Air India requires all pilots to undergo mandatory drug tests starting August 13 following a captain's positive marijuana test after a flight incident.
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MACC detains seven in Tabung Haji probe linked to RCI report findings
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission detained seven individuals on August 14 linked to the Tabung Haji Royal Commission of Inquiry investigation.
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Xdinary Heroes Leader Gunil Leaves Group Following Fan Conduct Allegations
Xdinary Heroes leader Gunil ended his contract with JYP Entertainment and left the group after allegations about his treatment of fans surfaced online.
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Phase 3 Sumbangan Tunai Rahmah payments start for 5.3 million recipients with RM1.2 billion allocation
Phase 3 disbursement of STR cash aid began today, reaching 5.3 million recipients with a total allocation of RM1.2 billion.
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1MDB withdraws US$5.64 billion civil suit against former CFO Radhi Mohamad
1Malaysia Development Berhad agreed on August 13, 2026, to withdraw a US$5.64 billion civil suit against former CFO Radhi Mohamad by court consent order.
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17-year-old Arjun Aravind charged with murdering mother and brother in Massachusetts
Arjun Aravind, 17, is charged with killing his mother and brother in Acton, Massachusetts, after police linked him to the crimes and found him in a stolen vehicle.
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Six men charged for roles in unlicensed moneylending syndicate in Singapore
Six men aged 26 to 39 were charged for involvement in an unlicensed moneylending syndicate after raids across Singapore on August 12, 2026.
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DeepSeek launches V4 Pro AI model with advanced features but withdraws after user issues
DeepSeek released its V4 Pro AI model on August 13 with enhanced capabilities and higher prices but quickly pulled it after users reported performance problems.
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Marvel Studios unveils cast and release date for new X-Men MCU reboot
Marvel Studios revealed the cast and May 2028 release date for its MCU X-Men reboot at Disney's D23 Expo.
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2026 PKR National Congress opens with Anwar Ibrahim outlining reform agenda
The 2026 PKR National Congress began August 14 in Melaka with Anwar Ibrahim set to deliver a strategic policy speech August 15.