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Houthi missile and drone strikes kill dozens of Yemeni government troops in Marib and Hadramout
Houthi rebels launched missile and drone attacks on Yemeni government camps on August 6, killing at least 30 troops and prompting retaliation.
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International Red Cross urges more aid as Sudan conflict worsens after 3 years
The International Federation of Red Cross called for increased humanitarian aid amid Sudan’s ongoing war causing mass displacement and deaths.
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Ariana Grande to Pause Public Appearances After September Tour Finale
Ariana Grande announced at her August 3 Chicago concert she will take a break from public appearances after her Eternal Sunshine Tour ends September 1 in London.
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Atlanta Falcons sign Bijan Robinson to record $75M running back extension
The Atlanta Falcons agreed to a three-year, $75 million contract extension with running back Bijan Robinson.
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Coventry City sign goalkeeper Carl Rushworth permanently from Brighton
Coventry City signed 25-year-old goalkeeper Carl Rushworth from Brighton after his key role in their Championship-winning loan season.
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Dewan Negara passes 12 Bills; Negeri Sembilan exco sworn in with governance focus
Dewan Negara passed 12 Bills after a 10-day session; Negeri Sembilan sworn in new State Executive Council on August 7, 2026.
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Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced Patch 1.0.6 Adds Blowpipe Hide Option and Bug Fixes
Ubisoft released patch 1.0.6 for Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced on August 4, adding a blowpipe hide option and multiple fixes.
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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.