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Warren Buffett criticizes speculative stock market, urges patience and discipline
Warren Buffett called the current stock market speculative gambling and urged investors to focus on long-term value.
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Lebanon and Israel End Sixth US-Brokered Talks on Southern Pilot Zones
Lebanon and Israel concluded US-mediated talks in Rome on July 14-15, advancing plans for pilot zones in southern Lebanon.
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Malaysia raises unsubsidised RON95 petrol and diesel prices from July 16 amid Middle East tensions
Malaysia will increase unsubsidised RON95 petrol and diesel prices by 5 and 10 sen per litre from July 16 to July 22, 2026.
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Rockstar’s GTA 6 to launch first on consoles with PC version coming later
Rockstar will release GTA 6 on Xbox Series X|S and PlayStation 5 on November 19, 2026, delaying the PC port to focus resources effectively.
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Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced sells 2M copies on launch day, sets Steam revenue record
Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced sold over 2 million copies on launch day and became the highest-grossing Assassin's Creed launch on Steam.
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GovTech retrenches 93 staff in first phase of two-year workforce transformation
GovTech retrenched 93 staff on July 15, 2026, completing the first phase of a two-year restructuring affecting up to 9% of roles.
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Blackstone-backed AirTrunk targets $1.5 billion Singapore REIT IPO in late 2026
AirTrunk, owned by Blackstone and Canada Pension Plan Investment Board, plans a Singapore REIT IPO of about $1.5 billion in September or October 2026.
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Siti Asiah Ahmad named Malaysia’s 10th Chief Statistician effective July 15
Siti Asiah Ahmad, 51, was appointed Malaysia's Chief Statistician, replacing Datuk Seri Mohd Uzir Mahidin after his July 8 retirement.
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Japanese Nurse Arrested for Injecting Feces into Patient's IV Leading to Death
Former nurse Miyuki Furukawa was arrested for injecting feces into a patient’s IV at a hospital in Chiba, causing his death by sepsis in January 2026.
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Jay Clayton Declines to Explicitly Acknowledge Biden's 2020 Win During Senate Hearing
Jay Clayton, Trump’s nominee for Director of National Intelligence, refused to explicitly say Joe Biden won the 2020 election during his July 2026 confirmation hearing.
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Spain imposes border checks on travellers from Italy amid migrant dispute
Spain began temporary border checks on travellers from Italy on August 8 in response to Italy's controls on travellers from Spain.
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EU and Ukraine sign €2 billion deal to boost joint drone and missile production
The European Union and Ukraine signed a €2 billion agreement on July 15 to expand joint drone production and missile defense cooperation.
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Malaysia's Parliament passes amendments to Communications and Multimedia laws in 2026
Malaysia's Dewan Rakyat passed amendments to the Communications and Multimedia Act and MCMC Act on July 15 to enhance regulation and national security measures.
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Kim Jong Un Meets Top Chinese Official Wang Huning to Strengthen Bilateral Ties
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un met with Chinese official Wang Huning in Pyongyang, pledging to deepen cooperation amid key anniversaries and recent high-level visits.
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Russian strikes kill three in Odesa amid ongoing Black Sea clashes
Three people died in a Russian drone and missile attack on Odesa, while Ukrainian forces hit 20 Russian vessels in the Black Sea.
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Immigration inspects 266 foreigners at Forest City amid ongoing probe into document misuse
On July 14, Immigration Department inspected 266 foreigners from 40 countries at Forest City in Johor, finding all had valid documents amid ongoing investigations.
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Auditor-General flags lapses in HDB parking and housing grant checks in FY2025/2026 audit
The Auditor-General’s Office identified weaknesses in HDB season parking approvals and housing grant eligibility checks in a report released July 15, 2026.
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Russia accused of disinformation to aid German far-right ahead of September elections
German lawmakers and activists accuse Russia of spreading disinformation to support the far-right AfD ahead of regional elections in September 2026.
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Nepal jails two ex-ministers and 14 others over fake Bhutanese refugee resettlement scam
Kathmandu court sentenced two former Nepal ministers and 14 others for forging documents in a fake refugee resettlement scheme.
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Pontoon Boat Capsizes Near Alcatraz Island Leaving One Dead, Several Missing
A pontoon boat capsized near Alcatraz Island on July 14, killing one and leaving two or three people missing.
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US backs reopening Iraq-Syria Kirkuk-Baniyas oil pipeline to bypass Strait of Hormuz
The US is promoting the revival of the Kirkuk-Baniyas oil pipeline to transport Iraqi crude to Syria's Mediterranean coast, avoiding the Strait of Hormuz.
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Boat capsizes near Alcatraz Island; one dead, three missing after family trip
A 49-foot cabin cruiser capsized near Alcatraz Island on July 14, killing one and leaving three missing from about 20 aboard.
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Microsoft fixes over 570 security flaws in record-breaking July 2026 Patch Tuesday update
Microsoft released patches for at least 570 security vulnerabilities in Windows and other software on July 14, 2026, aided by AI technology.
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Lucid Motors denies bankruptcy rumors amid stock plunge and restructuring
Lucid Motors denied bankruptcy reports after its stock plunged over 50% and confirmed liquidity through 2027.