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AMD to raise GPU prices by at least 10% after Nvidia hikes costs by up to 30%
AMD will increase GPU prices by at least 10% starting next month following Nvidia's recent price hikes of up to 30% to partners.
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Singaporean woman, 20, missing after traveling alone to Cambodia in late July
Siti Aishah Siregar, 20, left Singapore unexpectedly for Cambodia on July 28 and has been unreachable since, prompting police and family searches.
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Chinese AI Startup MiniMax Launches Multimodal Video Generation Model H3
MiniMax released its H3 video generation model supporting text, images, audio, and video inputs on July 31, 2026.
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Paris Saint-Germain retain UEFA Super Cup with 2-1 win over Aston Villa
Paris Saint-Germain defeated Aston Villa 2-1 in Salzburg to secure their second consecutive UEFA Super Cup on August 12, 2026.
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Israeli military raids and settler violence injure 11 Palestinians near Nablus on July 31
Israeli forces and settlers conducted raids, marches, and arrests in West Bank areas near Nablus on July 31, injuring at least 11 Palestinians including four children.
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Boy George Withdraws from London Musical After Backlash Over Pro-Israel Song
British singer Boy George has pulled out of the West End musical Jesus Christ Superstar following backlash over a pro-Israel song he released.
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Hong Kong's economy grows 4.3% year-on-year in Q2 2026, driven by trade and consumption
Hong Kong's economy expanded 4.3% year-on-year in Q2 2026, supported by strong external trade and steady domestic demand.
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Malaysia’s headline inflation eases to 1.9% in June 2026 on lower fuel costs
Malaysia’s headline inflation fell to 1.9% in June 2026 from 2.0% in May, driven by lower retail fuel prices and easing core inflation.
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UNHCR Cardholders in Malaysia Deemed Illegal Immigrants but Exempt from Some Prosecutions
Malaysia’s Immigration Department classifies UNHCR cardholders as illegal immigrants but exempts them from certain prosecutions under the Immigration Act 1959/63.
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Riyadh Air launches direct flights between Riyadh and Kuala Lumpur with three weekly returns
Riyadh Air began thrice-weekly direct flights between Riyadh and Kuala Lumpur on July 30, marking its first Southeast Asia route.
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Xavi Hernandez named Netherlands head coach, first foreign manager since 1978
Xavi Hernandez has been appointed head coach of the Netherlands national football team on a four-year deal.
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Russell Westbrook retires from NBA after 18 seasons with 209 career triple-doubles
Russell Westbrook announced his retirement from the NBA on August 12, ending an 18-season career marked by historic triple-double records and multiple accolades.
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Malaysia's Housing Ministry to launch big data platform for developers to improve housing supply alignment
Malaysia's Housing Ministry is developing a big data platform to help private developers align housing supply with market demand.
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Malaysian leaders extend birthday wishes to Sultan of Pahang and support King Sultan Ibrahim ahead of treatment
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim and top officials sent birthday greetings to the Sultan of Pahang and wished King Sultan Ibrahim well ahead of medical care.
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No official vote-buying complaints in Negeri Sembilan state election campaign, says EC
The Election Commission reported no formal complaints of vote-buying during the Negeri Sembilan state election campaign that began July 18.
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Sony Secures Memory Supply to Meet PS5 Sales Targets as GTA 6 Launch Nears
Sony has secured enough memory to meet PS5 sales targets through March 2027 amid a strong sales boost expected from Grand Theft Auto 6 in November 2026.
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LTA Studies Feasibility of Bus Rapid Transit System for Tuas South
The Land Transport Authority is studying the feasibility of a Bus Rapid Transit system in Tuas South to improve connectivity and reduce travel times.
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Singapore announces four new MRT stations for Cross Island Line Phase 3 to western region
Singapore will add four underground stations to the Cross Island Line Phase 3, extending about 10 km and targeting completion in the late 2030s.
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China’s CXMT raises 57.9 billion yuan in Shanghai IPO, surges 466% on debut
ChangXin Memory Technologies raised 57.92 billion yuan in its Shanghai IPO, becoming China’s most valuable listed company as shares surged 466% on debut.
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Death toll from July 17 Chongqing landslide rises to 51 with 10 still missing
Fifty-one people have died and 10 remain missing after a landslide struck Pengshui county in Chongqing on July 17, authorities said.
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Selangor Speaker to announce review outcome on state assemblyman’s status August 3
The Selangor State Assembly Speaker will announce the outcome of a review into a state assemblyman’s status on August 3.
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Four fatal crashes and police probe of drug-impaired driving hit Malaysia in three days
Multiple fatal road accidents, including a methamphetamine-related crash killing three, prompted police investigations across Malaysia this week.
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Nauru officially renames itself Republic of Naoero, restoring indigenous name
Nauru’s parliament passed a constitutional amendment in May 2026, officially changing the nation’s name to Republic of Naoero.
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South Korea's Yangsan Hits Record 41.4°C Amid Ongoing Heatwave
Yangsan recorded a national high of 41.4°C on July 31 during a sustained heatwave impacting South Gyeongsang Province.