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Ukrainian detainees accuse Russia of systematic torture and abuse in captivity
Former Ukrainian prisoners and officials accused Russia of widespread torture and abuse of POWs and civilians at a U.N. meeting.
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Turkish Parliament Passes Law to Facilitate PKK Disarmament and Reintegration
On August 10, 2026, Turkey’s parliament approved a law enabling PKK disarmament and reintegration with 468 votes in favor.
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Almost 3/4 of England declared in drought after driest July and ongoing heatwave
UK government declared 71.3% of England in drought as of August 10 amid record dry July and fifth heatwave of 2026.
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Trump backs FIFA President Infantino amid backlash over failed commercial rights sale
US President Donald Trump defended FIFA President Gianni Infantino, calling plans to replace him a 'terrible mistake' amid controversy over a rejected rights sale proposal.
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Shein scales back Vietnam warehouse amid US trade headwinds, eyes Hong Kong IPO
Shein cut its Vietnam warehouse lease from 15 to 6 hectares due to US tariffs and prepares for a Hong Kong IPO with valuation estimates between $22B and $40B.
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Malaysia seeks defence cooperation with Iran and plans armed forces structural reforms
Malaysia aims to strengthen defence ties with Iran and improve its armed forces' structure and career progression, Defence Minister says.
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Trump Secretly Swapped Planes in Turkey Due to Iranian Missile Threat
Donald Trump secretly switched planes in Ankara on July 8 amid a credible Iranian threat, departing on a different aircraft than officials and reporters.
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Panathinaikos Owner Made Serious Offer to Buy Out Nikola Jokić’s NBA Contract
Dimitrios Giannakopoulos offered to buy out Nikola Jokić’s Denver Nuggets contract to bring him to Panathinaikos next season.
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Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim Files Defamation Suit Against PAS Deputy President Tuan Ibrahim
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim filed a defamation suit against PAS deputy president Tuan Ibrahim over June remarks accusing abuse of power.
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Bethany England signs two-year contract with Crystal Palace Women
Bethany England has joined Crystal Palace Women on a two-year deal after leaving Tottenham Hotspur Women this summer.
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Yellowstone bison that tossed tourist will not be euthanised; injured man recovering
A 900kg Yellowstone bison tossed a 65-year-old tourist into the air on July 10; the man is recovering after surgery and the bison will not be euthanised.
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Sunderland sign Belgium defender Thomas Meunier on two-year deal
Sunderland have signed 34-year-old Belgium defender Thomas Meunier on a two-year contract after he left Lille.
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Japan sees 2% drop in foreign visitors in first half of 2026 amid sharp decline in Chinese tourists
Japan received 21.1 million foreign visitors in the first half of 2026, a 2% decline driven by a 56% drop in travelers from China.
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RM24.4 Million Paid to KCJ Engineering for Jana Wibawa Road Project Revealed in Court
Negeri Sembilan's Public Works Department paid RM24.4 million to KCJ Engineering in 2022 for a RM62 million road project linking Felda Bukit Jalor to Gemas.
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UN reports slow global childhood immunisation recovery in 2025 with major measles outbreaks
In 2025, global childhood immunisation coverage improved slightly but remained below pre-pandemic levels amid widespread measles outbreaks.
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Singapore raises 2026 GDP forecast to 4.5%-5.5% as Q2 growth hits 5.9% on AI exports
Singapore's Ministry of Trade and Industry raised the 2026 GDP growth forecast to 4.5%-5.5% after Q2 economy expanded 5.9%, led by AI-driven manufacturing and exports.
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Trump extends Jones Act waiver 90 days with narrower scope for US energy shipments
President Trump extended the Jones Act waiver for 90 days, limiting it to certain energy shipments and requiring case-by-case approval.
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People’s Park Centre launches third collective sale with S$1.48 billion guide price
People’s Park Centre in Chinatown has launched its third collective sale tender, lowering the guide price to S$1.48 billion with 80.5% owner consent.
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Malaysian Government Investigates Network School Over Alleged Israeli Participants
Malaysia launched an investigation into Network School for allegedly hosting Israeli nationals using second-country passports, with deportations announced.
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Lithuania warns Russia may plan targeted attacks on critical infrastructure
Lithuanian intelligence reports Russia plans targeted kinetic attacks on critical infrastructure in Lithuania and the Baltics.
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Malaysian bipartisan group calls for election law reforms to curb government resource use
The All-Party Parliamentary Group Malaysia on Integrity, Governance, and Anti-Corruption urged amendments to election laws to ban government resource use during campaigns and strengthen Election Commission powers.
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Nvidia teams with six financial giants to raise $500 billion for AI infrastructure
Nvidia partnered with Apollo, BlackRock, Blackstone, Brookfield, Goldman Sachs, and KKR to launch financing platforms targeting over $500 billion for AI compute infrastructure.
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Haze triggers unhealthy air and school closures in Sarawak and Selangor in August 2026
Haze from transboundary pollution caused unhealthy air quality and led to school closures across Sarawak and Selangor in August 2026.
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Man Arrested for Burglary and Car Theft at Kim Kardashian's Hidden Hills Home
A man was arrested August 9 for burglary and vehicle theft at Kim Kardashian’s Hidden Hills residence in Los Angeles County.