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Helldivers 2 joins PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium with Devoid of Liberty update
Helldivers 2 was added to PlayStation Plus Game Catalog on August 12, alongside the new Devoid of Liberty update.
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Malaysia urges women to lead energy transition amid workforce participation gap
At the 7th International Sustainable Energy Summit, Malaysian minister called for increased female leadership in the country's energy shift.
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Malaysia to repeal Universities and University Colleges Act 1971 to expand student freedom
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim announced the repeal of AUKU to expand student democratic space and freedom in higher education.
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Japan's PM Takaichi sends offering to Yasukuni Shrine on WWII surrender anniversary
On August 15, 2026, Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi sent a ritual offering to Yasukuni Shrine while Defense Minister Koizumi and others visited the shrine.
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Trump orders Navy to build ships overseas and switch back to steam catapults for aircraft carriers
President Donald Trump signed a memorandum allowing overseas Navy shipbuilding and directing a return to steam catapults starting on USS Doris Miller.
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Proposed MARA Bill 2026 prioritizes corporate governance reforms in Malaysia
The proposed MARA Bill 2026 focuses 80% on corporate governance reforms to strengthen MARA’s management and structure ahead of parliamentary tabling this year.
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US inflation rate slows to 3.4% year-on-year in July 2026
The US annual inflation rate eased to 3.4% in July 2026 from 3.5% in June, with monthly inflation rising 0.1%.
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WHO chief warns US vaccine policy changes contradict decades of scientific evidence
WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus criticized recent US changes to childhood vaccine policy as not supported by scientific evidence.
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US demands countries choose sides in AI race, warns against joining China’s coalition
The US is preparing letters to 35 countries urging them to pick between its AI alliance and China’s competing coalition.
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Honor launches Robot Phone with motorized gimbal camera for content creators
Honor introduced the Robot Phone in China featuring a motorized gimbal camera designed to follow users during video and live streams.
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Youri Tielemans joins Manchester United from Aston Villa on five-year deal
Youri Tielemans moved to Manchester United in July 2026 from Aston Villa on a £35 million five-year contract.
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Ferry capsizes on Lake Kariba in Zimbabwe, killing at least 44
A passenger ferry capsized on Lake Kariba near Kariba town on August 11, killing at least 44 people and leaving 77 rescued.
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Manchester City signs Argentine goalkeeper Gerónimo Rulli from Marseille
Manchester City signed Argentine goalkeeper Gerónimo Rulli from Marseille on a two-year contract.
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Chelsea sets £120m deadline Friday for offers on captain Enzo Fernández amid Man City interest
Chelsea has set a 5pm Friday deadline for bids of £120 million or more for midfielder Enzo Fernández amid interest from Manchester City.
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Lovable raises $400M Series C at $13.3B valuation led by Menlo Ventures and EQT
Lovable secured $400 million in Series C funding at a $13.3 billion valuation, doubling since December 2025.
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David Crowley wins Wisconsin Democratic gubernatorial primary over Francesca Hong
David Crowley won the Wisconsin Democratic primary for governor, narrowly defeating Francesca Hong ahead of the November general election.
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British PM Andy Burnham chairs emergency meeting on heatwaves, drought, and wildfires
Prime Minister Andy Burnham led an emergency meeting on August 12 to address heatwaves, drought, and wildfires amid record summer conditions in the UK.
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Malaysia's Court of Appeal rules it lacks jurisdiction over 1MDB suit against White & Case
Malaysia's Court of Appeal ruled on August 12 that its courts lack jurisdiction to hear 1MDB's lawsuit against UK law firm White & Case LLP.
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Singapore leaders reflect on elected presidency, GRC, and NCMP laws after decades of use
Former Deputy Prime Minister S. Jayakumar and Senior Minister Lee Hsien Loong discussed the origins and effectiveness of Singapore’s elected presidency, GRC, and NCMP schemes.
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EU’s New Packaging Rules Ban High PFAS Levels and Tighten Sustainability Standards
The EU’s Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation took effect on August 12, 2026, banning high PFAS levels and setting stricter packaging standards.
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Malaysia and Saudi Arabia sign MoU to boost judicial cooperation
Malaysia and Saudi Arabia signed an MoU on August 12, 2026, to enhance cooperation between their judiciaries.
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Germany plans major intelligence reforms to counter hybrid threats and cyberattacks
Germany will propose intelligence service reforms on August 14 granting broad new powers for covert operations against external threats.
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Perak DAP unanimously backs staying in Malaysia's unity government under Anwar Ibrahim
Perak DAP unanimously decided to remain in Malaysia's unity government to fulfill the people's mandate and support PM Anwar Ibrahim's reform agenda.
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Magnitude 7.7 earthquake strikes off Indonesia’s Flores Island, killing at least 47
A magnitude 7.7 earthquake hit off Flores Island, Indonesia, on August 15, causing at least 47 deaths and widespread damage.