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Russian Drone Injures Ukrainian Vendor in Kherson, Ukraine Calls It War Crime
A Russian drone attacked a 52-year-old street vendor in Kherson on August 4, prompting Ukraine to accuse Russia of war crimes.
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Palantir reports 93% revenue jump as AI sovereign tools fuel growth, shares soar
Palantir reported Q2 revenue of $1.9 billion, up 93% year-over-year, driven by AI sovereign tools, sending shares up to 30% on August 4, 2026.
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Changi Airport launches autonomous wheelchairs for transit passengers in Terminals 2 and 3
Changi Airport introduced 18 autonomous wheelchairs to assist transit passengers with mobility challenges in Terminals 2 and 3.
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11 dead and 46 motorcycle accidents reported during RXZ Members 8.0 event in Malaysia
Police recorded 46 motorcycle accidents including 11 fatalities over four days during Malaysia's RXZ Members 8.0 programme from July 30 to August 2.
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IRB raises RM4.4 billion in additional tax assessments as of June 30, 2026
The Inland Revenue Board raised RM4.4 billion in additional tax assessments by June 30, 2026, aided by AI-driven audits and data analysis.
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Singapore High Court Declares Raymond Ng Vexatious Litigant, Restricts Iris Koh's Litigation
The Singapore High Court barred Raymond Ng from new civil suits and imposed a two-year litigation restraint on Iris Koh on August 4, 2026.
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Malaysia strengthens vessel screening to block ships under international sanctions
Malaysia has stepped up monitoring and screening to block 1,404 internationally sanctioned vessels from its waters and ports.
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Europe’s fifth summer heatwave peaks with record temperatures and wildfires
Europe hit by its fifth heatwave of summer 2026, with UK reaching 38.1°C and wildfires worsening across France, Spain and Italy.
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Alexandra Eala wins Washington Open, first Filipina to claim WTA singles title
Alexandra Eala defeated top seed Jessica Pegula to win the Washington Open, becoming the first Filipina to claim a WTA singles crown.
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Itauma vs Hrgovic on August 29 upgraded to vacant IBF heavyweight title fight
Moses Itauma and Filip Hrgovic will fight for the vacant IBF heavyweight title on August 29 in London.
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Singapore plans housing development at Gillman Barracks and Maju Forest over next decade
Singapore will develop housing at Gillman Barracks and Maju Forest to meet future demand, following public consultation ending August 6, 2026.
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Israeli settlers and forces attack multiple West Bank Palestinian communities causing injuries and damage
Israeli settlers and forces attacked Palestinian communities across the West Bank between August 4 and 7, injuring at least 12 and damaging property.
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GovTech retrenches 93 staff in July during two-year restructuring exercise
GovTech retrenched 93 staff in July 2026 as part of a two-year plan to shift focus toward in-house digital product ownership.
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Malaysia requires copyright owner permission for AI training data use
Malaysia’s government confirmed permission from copyright holders is needed to use their works in AI model training under existing law.
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Singapore Parliament introduces new anti-scam laws targeting online account mules and platforms
Singapore introduced the Scams (Countermeasures) and Other Matters Bill to crack down on online account mules and raise fines on platforms failing anti-scam obligations.
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Singapore SCDF proposes new law to prosecute suppliers of non-compliant bomb shelter products
Singapore’s Civil Defence Shelter and Fire Safety Bill proposes powers to act directly against bomb shelter product suppliers and lengthens fire safety licence validity.
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Bayer, BP, Evonik, McDonald’s and Saudi Aramco report Q2 2026 earnings beating expectations
Bayer, BP, Evonik, McDonald’s and Saudi Aramco posted strong Q2 2026 results with some cautious outlooks and leadership changes.
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Singapore lowers en bloc consent thresholds for older condos aged 40 years and above
Singapore’s Ministry of Law proposed lower en bloc consent thresholds for condominiums aged 40 years and above to revive collective sales market.
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Toyota and Honda Raise Full-Year Profit Forecasts on Weaker Yen Support
Toyota and Honda raised their fiscal year 2027 profit forecasts, citing weaker yen and strong sales despite regional headwinds.
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Airport employee named person of interest in Malaysia Airlines pilot drug smuggling probe
Police identified a KLIA airport employee as a person of interest in the investigation of a Malaysia Airlines pilot caught with over 70,000 ecstasy pills in Indonesia.
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Japan releases 2026 defense white paper outlining multi-trillion yen investment to boost defense industry
Japan's Defence Ministry published its 600-page 2026 defense white paper detailing strategic threats and plans to transform defense capabilities over five years.
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Three Malaysians arrested in Thailand with 87kg of meth worth RM4.3 million
Three Malaysian men were arrested July 31 in Hat Yai, Thailand, carrying 87 kilograms of crystal methamphetamine worth RM4.3 million.
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"This Game Costs 200 Dollars" Sold 6,700 Copies But Developer Made $2,000 After Mass Refunds
Michael Major sold over 6,700 copies of his $200 Steam game, but 99.9% were refunded, leaving him with about $2,000 in earnings.
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Luigi Mangione to plead guilty in federal stalking case ahead of New York murder trial
Luigi Mangione is expected to plead guilty to federal stalking charges on August 14 or 15 as jury selection for his New York murder trial approaches.