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Lawyer Lim Tean deported to Singapore after arrest in Johor for failing jail term surrender
Lim Tean was arrested in Johor on August 6 and handed to Singapore police on August 11 after failing to start his jail term.
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PM absent as Dewan Rakyat debates Tabung Haji RCI report; PN MPs walk out
The Dewan Rakyat held a special sitting on August 11 to debate the Tabung Haji RCI report despite the Prime Minister’s absence and a walkout by PN MPs.
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Europe and UK face widespread shortage of solar eclipse glasses ahead of August 12 event
Europe and the UK are experiencing high demand and shortages of certified solar eclipse glasses ahead of the August 12, 2026, eclipse.
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FedEx St. Jude Championship kicks off 2026 FedEx Cup Playoffs at TPC Southwind
The 2026 FedEx St. Jude Championship began August 13 at TPC Southwind with 69 top PGA players competing for a $20 million purse and FedEx Cup points.
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Hotel prices surge in Europe as tourists flock for August 12, 2026 solar eclipse
Tourists traveling to Europe for the August 12 total solar eclipse have driven hotel prices sharply higher in Iceland and northern Spain.
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US and Iran Near Agreement on Strait of Hormuz Amid Mediation by Pakistan and Qatar
Pakistan’s Defence Minister Khawaja Asif said the US and Iran are close to a settlement over the Strait of Hormuz after talks involving Pakistani and Qatari mediators.
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Anthropic Begins Watermarking Claude AI Text to Meet EU AI Act, Faces User Backlash
Anthropic started watermarking Claude AI outputs on August 2 to comply with EU transparency rules, sparking user complaints and cancellations.
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Saber CEO includes jab at Gearbox's Randy Pitchford in Rideshare Stimulator trailer
Saber Interactive CEO Matt Karch confirmed a dig at Gearbox boss Randy Pitchford in the new Rideshare Stimulator trailer over a Borderlands 4 joke.
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Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 Beta to Include Single-Player Campaign Mission for First Time
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 beta will feature the single-player mission 'Entrenched' alongside multiplayer and Warzone modes.
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Stop Killing Games backs Dutch lawsuit against Sony over PlayStation Store monopoly
Stop Killing Games and DoesItPlay supported the Dutch collective lawsuit accusing Sony of monopolizing PlayStation digital game sales and inflating prices.
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Malaysia Joins APFRAS to Boost Food Safety and Digital Governance
Malaysia officially joined the Asia-Pacific Food Regulatory Authority Summit to improve regional food safety governance through digital tools.
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Malaysian investigators question pilot detained in Jakarta over large ecstasy haul
Four Malaysian narcotics officers interviewed a pilot held in Jakarta on drug charges involving over 26 kg of ecstasy, probing links to an international syndicate.
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France enforces ban on unsolicited telemarketing calls without prior consent
France banned unsolicited telemarketing calls without prior consent on August 11, imposing strict fines for violations.
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Singapore’s DayOne Data Centers files confidentially for US IPO, targets up to $6.4 billion
DayOne Data Centers confidentially filed for a US IPO aiming to raise $5 billion to $6.4 billion, with plans to list next quarter.
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Tesla recalls 20,349 US vehicles for overly bright low-beam headlights
Tesla is recalling over 20,000 Model 3 and Model Y vehicles in the US due to low-beam headlights that could impair other drivers’ vision.
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Muhyiddin urges one-year forensic audit of Tabung Haji funds following major losses
Muhyiddin Yassin called on the Malaysian government to conduct a comprehensive forensic audit of Tabung Haji's funds and complete it within a year.
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Foreign Investors Withdraw $29.2 Billion from Taiwan and South Korea Equities in July Amid AI Concerns
Foreign investors pulled $29.2 billion from Taiwan and South Korea stocks in July amid worries over AI spending and chip demand.
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Bank of Korea signals possible further rate hikes amid inflation concerns
Bank of Korea deputy governor Ryoo Sangdai signaled more interest rate hikes may come due to inflation and strong economic growth.
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Australian PM Albanese refuses to apologise for melon joke about Japanese PM Takaichi
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese declined to apologise over a joke about receiving premium melons from Japanese PM Sanae Takaichi amid criticism.
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Australia and Vietnam Agree to Expand Military and Economic Ties Amid China Concerns
On August 11, Australian PM Anthony Albanese and Vietnam’s To Lam agreed to deepen military and economic cooperation to boost regional stability.
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Philippines proposes 7.2 trillion peso 2027 budget with higher borrowing to boost growth
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr proposed a 7.2 trillion peso budget for 2027 with increased borrowing to finance a 1.7 trillion peso deficit and support growth.
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Man who fled Singapore over 20 years ago caught at Changi Airport using false identity
Tan Khi Wie, who fled Singapore in 2002 to avoid jail for cheating, was arrested at Changi Airport in March 2026 using a false Indonesian identity.
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China detains multiple Japanese executives over rare earth export violations amid tensions
Chinese authorities have detained several Japanese nationals, including executives, accused of violating dual-use export controls on rare earths.
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Reserve Bank of Australia keeps cash rate at 4.35%, signals possible future hikes
The Reserve Bank of Australia held its cash rate steady at 4.35% after three hikes this year, warning rates could rise again if inflation risks increase.