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BP launches formal sale of UK North Sea oil and gas business amid restructuring
BP began selling its UK North Sea oil and gas assets while retaining aviation fuel and retail operations.
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Iran launches drone attacks on US facilities in Kuwait amid rising tensions
Iranian forces launched drone attacks on US military facilities at Kuwait’s Ahmad al-Jaber Air Base, which Kuwaiti forces intercepted without casualties.
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Bloomberg and reporter ordered to pay S$290,000 in legal costs to Singapore ministers
Bloomberg and reporter Low De Wei must pay S$290,000 in legal costs to ministers K. Shanmugam and Tan See Leng in a defamation case.
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Malaysia finalizes Real Property Development Act to strengthen property sector regulation
Malaysia's Housing and Local Government Ministry is finalizing the Real Property Development Act to improve regulation of the property sector.
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MACC Investigates Four Reports of Cash Handouts During Negeri Sembilan Election
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission is probing four reports alleging cash handouts involving two candidates and two voters in Negeri Sembilan state election.
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Malaysia Holds National Warriors' Day Parade to Honor Security Forces' Sacrifices
Malaysia held its 2026 National Warriors' Day Parade on July 31 in Putrajaya, commemorating the sacrifices of its Armed Forces and security personnel.
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Singapore employment rises in Q2 2026 as retrenchments hit highest since 2020
Singapore’s total employment grew by 10,700 in Q2 2026 despite retrenchments increasing to 4,500, the highest quarterly level since 2020.
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HSBC to Sell A$36 Billion Australian Loan Portfolio to Blackstone, Exiting Retail Banking
HSBC is selling its A$36 billion Australian home and personal loan portfolio to Blackstone and plans to exit Australian retail banking.
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China and US Hold High-Level Video Talks on Trade Restrictions Ahead of September Summit
Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng and US officials discussed trade restrictions and economic relations in a July 30 video call ahead of a planned September summit.
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King Sultan Ibrahim to undergo follow-up treatment, extends Warriors’ Day greetings
King Sultan Ibrahim will have follow-up treatment for musculoskeletal pain and sent Warriors’ Day greetings as he missed the July 31 parade.
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South Korea to Launch $14 Billion Sovereign Wealth Fund for AI and Strategic Assets
South Korea plans a 20 trillion won sovereign wealth fund focused on AI, data centers, and infrastructure, to start operations in 2027.
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Japan launches National Intelligence Bureau to enhance intelligence coordination
Japan launched its National Intelligence Bureau on July 31, 2026, to centralize and strengthen intelligence gathering and sharing across agencies.
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China's factory activity contracts in July as economic growth slows to 4.3%
China's manufacturing PMI fell to 49.2 in July, showing first contraction in five months amid weakening economic growth.
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Massive Attack investigated in Singapore for displaying Palestinian flag at concert
Singapore authorities opened investigations into Massive Attack after the band displayed a Palestinian flag and chanted 'Free Palestine' during their July 29 concert.
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Trump signs order to restrict export of industrial waste with critical minerals
On July 30 or 31, 2026, President Trump signed an order restricting exports of industrial waste to preserve critical minerals and rare earth elements.
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Spider-Man: Brand New Day breaks audience records with $330M+ opening weekend projection
Spider-Man: Brand New Day set a new audience score record and is projected to earn over $330 million domestically in its opening weekend.
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Climate Change Doubled Extreme Wildfire Risk in France, Increased It 20-Fold in Spain
A new study finds human-caused climate change greatly raised the odds of extreme wildfire conditions in southwestern France and central Spain.
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Coinbase reports $359.5M net loss and 14% revenue drop in Q2 2026 amid crypto market challenges
Coinbase posted a $359.5 million net loss and saw total revenue fall 14% to $1.22 billion in Q2 2026 as crypto market headwinds persisted.
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Trump Media launches $100,000/month Truth API for early Truth Social post access
Trump Media launched the Truth API on August 1, 2026, offering paying customers early real-time access to posts from Trump and other top Truth Social accounts.
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Methane Explosion Kills at Least 34 Miners in Balochistan Coal Mine
A methane gas explosion killed at least 34 miners in a coal mine near Quetta, Balochistan, with rescue efforts ongoing but survival chances low.
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Citadel buys majority of Situational Awareness’s public stocks after AI losses in July 2026
Citadel acquired most of AI hedge fund Situational Awareness’s public stock holdings following a 67% July loss on AI-related shares.
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Joe Biden’s prostate cancer has metastasized, causing severe pain and debilitation
Joe Biden’s aggressive prostate cancer has spread beyond his bones, causing significant pain and weakening the 83-year-old former president.
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Amanda Staveley-led group agrees to buy 25.1% West Ham stake from Gold family
A consortium led by Amanda Staveley has agreed to buy the Gold family’s 25.1% stake in West Ham United, pending shareholder pre-emption rights.
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Liverpool’s Joe Gomez to miss Premier League start after preseason muscle injury
Liverpool defender Joe Gomez will miss the start of the Premier League season due to a muscle injury suffered during preseason.