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Philippine GDP Growth Slows to 2.3% in Q2 2026 Amid Inflation and Spending Cuts
Philippine GDP grew 2.3% year-on-year in Q2 2026, slower than expected due to inflation and reduced public spending.
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Wall Street opens mixed amid easing US inflation, lower oil, and Middle East tensions
Wall Street opened mixed on August 14 after a strong session driven by falling oil and softer US inflation data, as investors weighed retail sales and geopolitical risks.
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Saudi Arabia warns of imminent coordinated attacks by Houthis and Iraqi militias
Saudi Arabia warns of imminent attacks from Iraqi militias and Yemen's Houthis under Iran's IRGC supervision, targeting civilian and economic sites.
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South Korean Parents Nearly Triple Infant Investment Accounts to 15,000 by June 2026
South Korean brokerage accounts for infants under one year old nearly tripled to 15,000 amid rising interest in long-term stock investing for children.
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Jahmyr Gibbs signs three-year extension with Detroit Lions, becoming highest-paid NFL running back
Jahmyr Gibbs agreed to a three-year, $67.5 million contract extension with the Detroit Lions, making him the highest-paid running back by average annual value.
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FCC Repeals 39% National TV Ownership Cap Allowing Greater Media Consolidation
On August 6, 2026, the FCC voted 2-1 to repeal the national TV ownership cap that limited reach to 39% of U.S. households.
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US GAO finds DOGE's reported federal savings inflated and unverifiable
The US Government Accountability Office found many of DOGE's claimed federal savings incorrect or unsupported after reviewing its records.
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PSG sign France midfielder Maghnes Akliouche from Monaco for reported €50 million
Paris Saint-Germain signed France midfielder Maghnes Akliouche from Monaco on August 6, 2026, on a contract until 2031.
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Suno to add audio watermarks and download limits for AI-generated music
Suno announced plans to embed invisible watermarks and set download limits on AI-generated songs to fight misuse.
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Iran proposes barring US, Israeli ships from Strait of Hormuz amid peace talks
Iran is reviewing a bill to block vessels linked to the US, Israel, and hostile states from the Strait of Hormuz amid ongoing negotiations with Oman and the US.
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OpenAI removes text chat limits for free ChatGPT users and upgrades models
Starting next week, OpenAI will allow free ChatGPT users unlimited text chats and launch improved GPT-5.6 models for all tiers.
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American missionary Kevin Rideout released after over nine months held captive in Niger
Kevin Rideout, an American missionary kidnapped in Niamey in October 2025, was released in August 2026 and is now with US officials.
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Guenther Steiner sees huge growth potential for MotoGP under Liberty Media ownership
Guenther Steiner said MotoGP can grow significantly under Liberty Media, comparing its potential to Formula One 20 years ago.
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At least 300 children killed in Gaza since October 2025 ceasefire announcement
At least 300 children have died in Gaza since a ceasefire was announced in October 2025, with daily casualties continuing amid a worsening humanitarian crisis.
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Nurul Izzah Anwar steps down as PKR deputy president to study
Nurul Izzah Anwar has temporarily stepped aside as PKR deputy president to pursue further studies, starting after the PKR National Congress in August.
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Unitree Robotics raises $900 million in Shanghai IPO with DeepSeek among investors
Unitree Robotics raised 6.1 billion yuan ($900 million) in a Shanghai IPO, with DeepSeek investing about $20.8 million and partnering on AI development.
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Sony enables PSSR 2.0 by default in PS5 Pro beta to enhance game visuals
Sony’s latest PS5 Pro beta update enables PlayStation Spectral Super Resolution 2.0 by default to improve visuals across all games.
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Egyptian actress Sarah Khalifa sentenced to death in major drug trafficking case
On August 4, 2026, Egypt sentenced actress Sarah Khalifa and 12 others to death for a large-scale drug trafficking operation.
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USA Women’s Basketball names 12-player roster for 2026 FIBA World Cup in Berlin
USA Basketball announced its 12-player women’s roster for the 2026 FIBA World Cup, featuring rookies Clark, Reese, and Bueckers alongside Olympic veterans.
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Luigi Mangione pleads guilty to federal stalking charges in killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson
Luigi Mangione pleaded guilty in Manhattan federal court to federal stalking charges in the 2024 killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.
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UK Approves Paramount’s $110 Billion Takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery
The UK government and CMA approved Paramount Skydance’s $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery after securing editorial independence commitments.
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Deutsche Bank and KBC freeze Radiant World accounts amid trade document concerns
Deutsche Bank and KBC Group froze Radiant World's Singapore bank accounts as top commodity traders suspend ties over alleged document falsification.
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Trump Privately Endorses VP JD Vance for 2028 as Publicly He Supports Both Vance and Rubio
Donald Trump urged GOP donors in a private White House meeting to back Vice President JD Vance for 2028, while publicly staying open to Vance and Marco Rubio as candidates.
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Fare Payment Starts August 15 for LRT3 Shah Alam Line in Malaysia
Passengers on the LRT3 Shah Alam Line will start paying fares from August 15, ending a six-week free travel period.