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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.
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Israeli forces destroy Hezbollah tunnels near Lebanon’s Beaufort Castle with 700 tonnes of explosives
Israeli forces detonated 700 tonnes of explosives near Lebanon’s Beaufort Castle on July 31 to destroy Hezbollah tunnels used for infiltration, officials said.
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Ukraine seeks Patriot PAC-3 missiles as it pushes for ceasefire before winter
Ukraine urges urgent delivery of Patriot PAC-3 missiles to defend against nightly ballistic attacks amid ceasefire talks with Russia.
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Hilleman Laboratories to develop Bundibugyo Ebola vaccine with CEPI funding
Singapore-based Hilleman Laboratories is developing a vaccine candidate for the Bundibugyo Ebola strain, funded by US$8.5 million from CEPI.
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George Clooney Evacuates French Home as Wildfires Threaten Brignoles Estate
George Clooney and his family evacuated their Brignoles, France estate due to wildfires burning nearby since July 29.
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Tokyo's core inflation rises 1.9% in July, boosting rate hike expectations for Bank of Japan
Tokyo's core consumer price index rose 1.9% year-on-year in July, exceeding forecasts and raising rate hike expectations for the Bank of Japan.
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Japan and U.S. intervene to support yen amid sharp depreciation in late July
Japan and the U.S. jointly intervened in late July to halt the yen’s sharp decline against the dollar, pushing the currency to a two-year high.
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Electronic Arts to go private in $55 billion sale led by Saudi PIF, Silver Lake, Affinity Partners
Electronic Arts will be acquired for $55 billion by a consortium including Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund and private equity firms.
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Argentina’s President Milei signs decree to bar foreigners spreading hate against the country
President Javier Milei signed a decree on July 30 empowering Argentina to deport or deny visas to foreigners who spread hate against the nation.
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Amazon AWS posts fastest growth in 18 quarters, hikes 2026 spending forecast
Amazon reported 37% year-over-year AWS revenue growth in Q2 2026 and raised its capital expenditure forecast to $220 billion.
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Father of Georgia school shooter sentenced to 15 years for role in 2024 attack
Colin Gray was sentenced to 15 years in prison for second-degree murder linked to his son’s 2024 school shooting in Georgia.
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US sanctions six entities linked to Iran's Mahan Air and IRGC across four countries
On July 30, 2026, the US sanctioned six individuals and companies in China, India, Russia, and Iran supporting Iran’s Mahan Air and IRGC.
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WWE SummerSlam 2026 concludes in Minneapolis with multiple title defenses and returns
WWE held SummerSlam 2026 on August 1-2 at U.S. Bank Stadium featuring six matches each night including key title defenses and Randy Orton’s surprise return.
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Google DeepMind unveils Gemini Robotics 2 for autonomous whole-body robot control
Google DeepMind released Gemini Robotics 2, a new AI system enabling robots to perform complex whole-body movements and collaborate autonomously.
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Trump’s Approval Rating Hits Record Low Amid Iran War and Domestic Criticism
Donald Trump’s approval rating fell to 33-34%, a second-term worst, as discontent grows over Iran war and domestic issues.
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US airstrike kills 3 in family home on Iran’s Qeshm Island with 2,000-pound bomb
US airstrike struck a family home on Iran’s Qeshm Island on July 30, killing three and displacing neighbors in retaliation for earlier Iranian attacks.
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UK Prime Minister Burnham signals pragmatic stance on North Sea oil after Trump call
UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham pledged a pragmatic approach to North Sea oil and gas development following a call with US President Donald Trump.
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Russia likely used North Korean missile in deadly strike near Kryvyi Rih, killing family
Russia likely fired a North Korean missile near Kryvyi Rih, Ukraine, killing five family members in the first such attack since August 2025.
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Netflix and AMC ink $500M global streaming deal for The Walking Dead franchise
Netflix and AMC agreed on a $500 million multi-year deal to stream The Walking Dead and six spin-offs worldwide starting in 2027.
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Leopold Aschenbrenner’s AI hedge fund Situational Awareness collapses after steep losses
Leopold Aschenbrenner’s Situational Awareness hedge fund collapsed in July 2026 after major losses wiped out billions in assets.
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Helldivers 2 launches Warhammer 40,000 Castellan's Creed Legendary Warbond today
Helldivers 2 released a Warhammer 40,000 crossover Legendary Warbond featuring Cadian Kasrkin-inspired gear on August 12 worldwide.