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Zouk completes S$6 million revamp to expand into MICE and concerts in Singapore
Zouk revamped four Singapore venues with a S$6 million upgrade to boost MICE and concert hosting capacity.
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Austria edges Jordan 3-1 in 2026 World Cup opener with late penalty
Austria beat World Cup debutants Jordan 3-1 in their Group J opener on June 16, 2026, sealed by Marko Arnautovic’s stoppage-time penalty.
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Malaysia denies claims of maltreatment of Rohingya and migrant children in detention
Malaysia's Home Ministry rejects allegations that migrant and refugee children, including Rohingya, face inhumane treatment in detention shelters.
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US Secret Service pilots AI face-scanning app to identify threats in Washington
The US Secret Service began using an AI face-scanning app called Sentry with 25 officers to help identify people and assess threats.
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Pierre Gasly earns first F1 pole position at 2026 Italian Grand Prix in Monza
Pierre Gasly claimed his first career Formula 1 pole position at the 2026 Italian Grand Prix, beating George Russell by 0.060 seconds.
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Bersatu preps to contest Johor and Negri Sembilan elections amid PN coalition strains
Bersatu will contest Johor and Negri Sembilan state elections under the PN logo despite no coordination meeting from coalition leaders.
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Norway PM Jonas Gahr Stoere holds jogging press briefing ahead of World Cup opener
Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Stoere gave a jogging press briefing with media in Boston before Norway's 2026 World Cup match against Iraq.
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US Central Command strikes three Iranian oil tankers after missile attacks on US warships
US forces disabled or destroyed three Iranian oil tankers on September 5 in response to missile attacks by Iran’s Revolutionary Guard on two US Navy warships.
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AIA and Prudential name new senior executives in Hong Kong to serve wealthy clients
AIA Ltd and Prudential plc have created senior roles in Hong Kong to target wealthy clients from mainland China and the region.
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Luka Modric to continue playing for Croatia in upcoming Nations League matches
Luka Modric will remain with the Croatian national team for scheduled Nations League games this fall despite retirement speculation.
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Malaysian Hotels See Surge in World Cup Fans Using Lounges and Bars for Match Viewing
Hotels across Malaysia are attracting large crowds by opening lounges and bars to screen FIFA World Cup 2026 matches.
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Jordan prepares with pride for World Cup debut against Austria in Group J
Jordan will make its World Cup debut today against Austria, aiming to become the first debutant to reach knockouts since 2010.
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Malaysia Marks National Maal Hijrah 1448H with Ceremony at Putra Mosque and Nationwide Events
Malaysia held National Maal Hijrah 1448H celebrations with 5,000 guests at Putra Mosque and events across the country including Melaka and Selangor.
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New York Knicks beat San Antonio Spurs in five games to win 2026 NBA Finals
The New York Knicks defeated Victor Wembanyama’s San Antonio Spurs in five games to claim the 2026 NBA Finals title.
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PSG remain winless after three Ligue 1 matches despite Luis Enrique contract extension
Paris Saint-Germain started the 2026-27 Ligue 1 season winless after three matches but extended coach Luis Enrique's contract through 2030.
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Drone debris triggers fire at oil depot in Russia's Krasnodar region near Crimea
Drone debris caused a fire at an oil depot in Poltavskaya village, Krasnodar region, on June 16, 2026, with no injuries reported.
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Greek F-4 Phantom fighter jet crashes during air show near Athens, killing two pilots
A Greek F-4 Phantom jet crashed during an air show on September 5 at Tanagra airbase, killing both pilots onboard.
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US Envoys Witkoff and Kushner Meet Putin in Moscow Ahead of Kyiv Visit to Discuss Ukraine Peace
US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner held three-hour talks with Putin in Moscow on Sept 5 before traveling to Kyiv for talks on Ukraine peace.
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Japanese Taxi App Go Raises $553 Million in Successful Tokyo IPO
Go, Japan's top taxi booking app, raised ¥88.6 billion in its Tokyo Stock Exchange debut with shares surging above IPO price.
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Newcastle United and Bournemouth draw 2-2 at St James' Park with late equaliser
Newcastle United and Bournemouth played to a 2-2 draw at St James' Park with Jacob Ramsey scoring a late equaliser for Newcastle.
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FreeBSD 15.1 released with updated WiFi drivers and enhanced C23 support
FreeBSD 15.1 launched today, adding updated WiFi drivers, improved C23 support, and removing Oracle Cloud Infrastructure support.
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World Cup Spurs Growth of Soccer in Traditionally Hockey-Focused Canada
Canada’s national soccer team’s World Cup matches boost new interest as soccer becomes fastest-growing sport nationally.
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Iran and New Zealand name starting lineups for World Cup Group G opener
Iran and New Zealand announced their starting lineups ahead of their Group G World Cup match Monday.
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BlackRock Cuts About 200 Jobs in Latest Workforce Reduction
BlackRock announced another round of job cuts, eliminating just under 1% of its workforce, or about 200 employees, on September 5, 2025.