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Dewan Rakyat passes Statistics Bill 2026 to update Malaysia’s national statistical system
Malaysia’s Dewan Rakyat passed the Statistics Bill 2026 on July 16, replacing the 1965 Act to modernise national statistics.
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Nearly 6,000 Thai civil servants implicated in major exam cheating scandal
Thai police arrested three suspects after uncovering bribery and exam tampering involving 5,814 civil servants.
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Malaysia's SARA aid programme hits 99% utilisation with RM3.45 billion spent in 2026
Malaysia's SARA programme recorded a 99% utilisation rate among 9 million monthly recipients, spending RM3.45 billion so far in 2026.
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UK Government Nationalises British Steel to Protect Domestic Industry
The UK government nationalised British Steel on July 15, 2026, to safeguard jobs and steel production capacity in Scunthorpe.
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Singapore schools, mosques, and churches to host World Cup 2026 final screenings and events
Singapore schools, mosques, and community groups are organizing screenings and special schedules for July 19-20 World Cup 2026 final and third-place playoff matches.
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UK’s Ofcom launches investigation into TikTok’s child protection under Online Safety Act
UK regulator Ofcom has opened a formal probe into TikTok’s compliance with child protection rules under the Online Safety Act.
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Kuala Lumpur High Court holds RTD director-general liable for Madani number plate copyright infringement
The Kuala Lumpur High Court ruled the RTD director-general liable for copyright infringement over the Madani special vehicle number plate programme.
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Carlos Alcaraz to return from wrist injury at 2026 Cincinnati Open
World No. 3 Carlos Alcaraz will return from a wrist injury to compete in the Cincinnati Open starting August 13.
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Type 2 diabetes diagnosed in Malaysians as young as 14 amid rising youth cases
Malaysia reports Type 2 diabetes cases in youths as young as 14 with slight rise in under-30 diagnoses and new health screening data in 2025.
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UN FAO Reports 25% Rise in Healthy Diet Cost, 2.69 Billion People Unable to Afford It
The UN FAO revealed that the cost of a healthy diet rose 25% over five years, making it unaffordable for one-third of the global population.
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JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon warns of serious cybersecurity risks from Anthropic's Mythos AI
JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon called risks from Anthropic's Mythos AI 'a real issue' and likened broad access to handing out ballistic missiles.
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China’s Wang Huning meets North Korea's Jo Yong Won to boost bilateral cooperation
Wang Huning visited Pyongyang on July 15 to meet Jo Yong Won and discuss closer political, economic, and strategic ties between China and North Korea.
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US House rejects amendment to cut $3.3 billion military aid to Israel
The US House voted 314-104 on July 15 to defeat an amendment blocking $3.3 billion in annual military aid to Israel.
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Adam Silver calls Caitlin Clark a 'political football' amid WNBA officiating dispute
NBA commissioner Adam Silver said Caitlin Clark has become a 'political football' amid WNBA officiating debates following a flagged foul incident.
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Soren Waerenskjold wins fastest-ever Tour de France stage 11 from Vichy to Nevers
Norwegian cyclist Soren Waerenskjold won stage 11 of the Tour de France at a record average speed of 50.9 km/h.
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OpenAI launches $230 Codex Micro keyboard for AI coding agents
OpenAI released the Codex Micro, a $230 limited-run light-up keyboard for its AI coding assistant Codex users.
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FromSoftware schedules The Duskbloods Closed Network Test for Nintendo Switch 2 in August 2026
FromSoftware will hold a Closed Network Test for The Duskbloods on Nintendo Switch 2 from August 21 to 24, 2026.
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Bank of Canada keeps interest rate at 2.25% for sixth straight time
The Bank of Canada held its policy interest rate at 2.25% on July 15, maintaining the level for the sixth consecutive meeting.
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The Batman Part 2 delayed to February 18, 2028, marking third postponement
Warner Bros. has pushed The Batman Part 2's release to February 18, 2028, after multiple delays from its original 2025 date.
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Take-Two Confirms Grand Theft Auto 6 Release Date for November 19, 2026
Take-Two Interactive announced Grand Theft Auto 6 will launch on November 19, 2026, with development on track despite possible delay risks.
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Keir Starmer resigns as UK Prime Minister, Andy Burnham to succeed him in July 2026
Keir Starmer resigned as UK Prime Minister in June 2026 after two years in office; Andy Burnham will take over in July with wide Labour support.
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Toyota raises full-year profit forecast despite Q1 operating profit drop; Nintendo reports strong Q1 net profit growth
Toyota lowered Q1 operating profit but increased full-year forecasts and announced a buyback; Nintendo posted solid Q1 net profit aided by US tariff refunds.
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Bersatu to use own logo in Negeri Sembilan state election amid PN tensions
Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia (Bersatu) will field candidates under its own logo in the August 1 Negeri Sembilan election after being excluded from Perikatan Nasional seat talks.
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Netflix releases VHS-style special edition of Stranger Things Season 1 for 10th anniversary
Netflix released a VHS-style special edition of Stranger Things Season 1 on August 5 to mark the show's 10th anniversary.