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UN warns El Niño may push 49 million more into acute hunger by end of 2027
The UN's World Food Programme says El Niño could increase acute food insecurity by 22% in 45 vulnerable countries by late 2027.
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China Protests Japan's 2026 Defense White Paper Over Taiwan and Military Issues
China condemned Japan’s August 4 defense white paper for exaggerating the China threat and interfering in Taiwan affairs.
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Wildfire in Stourbridge, England Destroys Homes and Hospitalizes Firefighters and Child
A wildfire near Stourbridge on August 13 damaged homes, hospitalized three firefighters and a child, and sparked evacuations.
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Proxmox VE 9.2 Adds Official 64-bit ARM Architecture Support
Proxmox announced on August 12 that its Virtual Environment 9.2 now fully supports 64-bit ARM alongside x86-64.
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Workers’ Party calls for economic strategy focused on inclusive growth and SME support
On August 5, 2026, WP MP Kenneth Tiong moved a motion in Parliament proposing a new economic model emphasizing fair wealth distribution and support for small businesses.
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Malaysia will not repatriate Rohingya refugees if their lives are at risk
Malaysia plans to repatriate 5,000 Rohingya refugees but will halt any returns that endanger their safety, officials said.
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Pet Dog Rocky Dies During Stray Dog Operation in Port Klang, Police Investigate
Rocky, a pet dog, died July 29 during a stray dog-catching operation in Port Klang amid allegations of animal cruelty.
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Britain’s Job Market Downturn Matches Longest Since 2008-09 Crisis
Britain’s private sector cut jobs for 22 straight months through July 2026, matching the longest slump since the 2008-09 financial crisis.
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Malaysia urges social media firms to automate takedown of scam and gambling content
Malaysia's Communications Minister said social media platforms will be given time to automate removal of scam and online gambling content under new codes.
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NHK confirms employee sexually assaulted by program cast member, president apologizes
NHK disclosed that an employee was sexually assaulted by a cast member in 2023 and apologized for mishandling the case.
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Rep. Chuck Edwards Drops 2026 Re-election Bid After Ethics Committee Censure Recommendation
Rep. Chuck Edwards announced he will not seek re-election following a House Ethics Committee report recommending censure over sexual harassment allegations.
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Malaysia's PM orders fast-track processing of 15,000 foreign worker applications
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has directed rapid processing of 15,000 foreign worker applications to address labour shortages in key sectors.
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SMRT Trains' profit nearly doubles to S$12.8 million as revenue rises 5.6%
SMRT Trains reported a near doubling of profit to S$12.8 million for FY 2025/2026 on a 5.6% revenue increase to S$969.7 million.
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Netflix shuts Night School Studio and Moonloot Games in gaming strategy shift
Netflix is closing Night School Studio and Moonloot Games and cutting internal gaming jobs amid a strategic focus change.
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MPV Collides with Wild Elephant Herd on East Coast Expressway 2 in Terengganu
An MPV crashed into a herd of wild elephants near Cheneh Toll Plaza on LPT2, injuring the driver and his wife on August 4, 2026.
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Category A COE premium falls 1.7% to S$123,890 in Aug 5 bidding; Category B stable
Category A COE premium dipped 1.7% to S$123,890 in Aug 5 tender, while Category B remained nearly unchanged at S$129,910.
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US continues talks on Ukraine producing Patriot missiles amid Trump’s expressed doubts
The US is still discussing allowing Ukraine to produce Patriot missiles despite former President Trump expressing reservations after initial support.
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Houthis claim missile strike on Saudi oil tanker Wafaa in northern Red Sea
The Houthi group said it attacked the Saudi oil tanker Wafaa with ballistic missiles off Yanbu on August 5, 2026.
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UOB agrees to sell asset management arm to Allianz Global Investors for S$555 million
United Overseas Bank agreed on August 5 to sell its asset management business to Allianz Global Investors for S$555 million.
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Indonesia's GDP growth slows to 5.29% in Q2 2026, beating forecasts despite household spending dip
Indonesia's economy grew 5.29% year-on-year in Q2 2026, slowing from Q1 but surpassing forecasts amid mixed sector performance.
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Singapore's GIC seeks to sell about US$1 billion in private equity stakes
Singapore's sovereign wealth fund GIC is looking to sell private equity fund stakes valued near US$1 billion, including holdings in EQT, TPG Asia, and KKR.
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No system fault found after 432 O-Level English oral exam discrepancy reports
Singapore’s education board found no malfunction after 432 candidates reported prompt differences in the July 15 O-Level English oral exam.
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Malaysia Gazettes Nine More Open Spaces to Protect Kuala Lumpur’s Green Areas
The Malaysian government officially gazetted nine additional open spaces in Kuala Lumpur, covering 5.15 hectares, to preserve urban green areas.
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Aryna Sabalenka beats Moyuka Uchijima 6-3, 6-3 in WTA Toronto second round
World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka defeated Japanese qualifier Moyuka Uchijima 6-3, 6-3 in the WTA 1000 tournament in Toronto on August 4, 2026.