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Philippines launches $1 billion subsidy to boost domestic electric vehicle manufacturing
The Philippines has introduced a $1 billion subsidy program to support electric vehicle manufacturing and attract foreign investment.
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Minnesota's AI nudification ban takes effect as xAI files lawsuit challenging law
Minnesota’s first-in-US ban on AI-generated non-consensual nude images took effect August 1 amid a federal lawsuit from Elon Musk’s xAI.
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Singapore’s private car numbers fall to lowest since 2019 as rental cars reach record high
Singapore’s private car population dropped to 516,237 units by June 2026, while rental cars hit a record 97,567 units, data from the Land Transport Authority shows.
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Malaysia to build 77 telecom towers to boost coverage on 10 highways
The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission will build 77 telecom towers along 50 km of highway stretches nationwide to improve mobile coverage.
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Malaysia’s Public Service Department offers pension payments via TNG eWallet for retirees
The Public Service Department launched a new pension payment channel through Touch 'n Go eWallet to help over 835,000 retirees access their funds more easily.
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Chinese anti-Japanese FPS game 'The Resisters' draws praise and critiques in early demos
Hangzhou Haotang Technology released demo of 'The Resisters', a WWII-era FPS with strong story and historical focus, drawing mixed player reviews in China and abroad.
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Cadillac appoints Marcin Budkowski as new Formula 1 team principal, replacing Graeme Lowdon
Cadillac named Marcin Budkowski as its new F1 team principal on August 12, 2026, replacing founding leader Graeme Lowdon.
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Malaysia begins screening Rohingya refugees ahead of repatriation to Myanmar
Malaysia started identifying and documenting Rohingya refugees for repatriation after Myanmar agreed to accept 5,000 returnees.
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Rolls-Royce and BAE Systems raise earnings forecasts on strong H1 results and defense demand
Rolls-Royce and BAE Systems boosted full-year earnings forecasts July 30 after strong H1 results and rising global defense spending.
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Former Chinese Premier Zhu Rongji Dies at Age 97 or 98 in Beijing
Zhu Rongji, former Chinese premier known for economic reforms and warnings on Taiwan independence, died August 12 in Beijing at 97 or 98.
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Singapore holds top spot in ASEAN Championship Group A after 0-0 draw with Vietnam
Singapore stayed atop Group A in the 2026 ASEAN Football Championship after a 0-0 draw away at Vietnam on July 31.
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Bev Craig elected mayor of Greater Manchester in July 30 byelection
Labour’s Bev Craig won the Greater Manchester mayoralty in a July 30 byelection following Andy Burnham’s resignation.
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Saudi Arabia confirmed to host next three Asian Champions League Elite finals
The AFC has granted Saudi Arabia permanent hosting rights for the next three Asian Champions League Elite finals.
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Federal Court to hear constitutional questions in Na’imah Abdul Khalid’s asset declaration case on Oct 8
The Federal Court will hear constitutional questions raised by Na’imah Abdul Khalid over her asset declaration charge on October 8, 2026.
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Ukraine Conducts Multiple Drone Strikes on Wildberries Warehouses Across Russia
Ukraine has launched drone attacks on over a dozen warehouses of Russian online retailer Wildberries since July 18, causing fires and disrupting logistics.
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US Justice Department seeks deportation of Afghan woman linked to 2024 Election Day terror plot
The US Justice Department used the Alien Terrorist Removal Court to pursue deportation of Nazira Haji Zada for ties to a 2024 ISIS-inspired election attack plot.
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US 30-Year Treasury Yield Hits 19-Year High as Fed Holds Rates Steady
The US 30-year Treasury yield surged to 5.24%, its highest since 2007, after the Federal Reserve kept interest rates steady at 3.5%-3.75% on July 29.
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French student fined S$600 for licking straw and returning it to vending machine in Singapore
Didier Gaspard Owen Maximilien pleaded guilty and was fined S$600 for licking a straw from a vending machine and putting it back in Singapore.
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Amazon Game Studios to End Publishing of MMOs Lost Ark and Throne and Liberty
Amazon Game Studios announced it will stop publishing Lost Ark and Throne and Liberty MMOs in the West, with developers taking over between late 2026 and early 2027.
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Xbox reports $1.7 billion revenue decline in FY26, CEO projects growth by FY27 end
Xbox revenue fell $1.7 billion in fiscal 2026 amid hardware and services drops, but CEO Asha Sharma expects growth by June 2027.
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Liverpool wins 1-0 against Wrexham in pre-season friendly at Yankee Stadium
Liverpool beat Wrexham 1-0 in a pre-season friendly on July 29 at Yankee Stadium, with Rio Ngumoha scoring the winner.
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Netflix Pays $200 Million for 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup U.S. Broadcast Rights
Netflix secured U.S. and Canadian broadcast rights to the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup with a $200 million deal.
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Lionel Messi Returns to Inter Miami Training 10 Days After World Cup Final Loss
Lionel Messi resumed practice with Inter Miami on July 29, 10 days after Argentina lost the 2026 World Cup final to Spain.
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Teen fined S$600 for licking and returning iJooz vending machine straw in Singapore
A 19-year-old French student was fined S$600 for licking and returning a straw to an iJooz vending machine at Goldhill Centre in March 2026.