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Malaysia keeps fuel prices steady for July 9-15 amid cautious oil market outlook
Malaysia’s Finance Ministry announced unchanged retail fuel prices from July 9 to 15, 2026, due to stable domestic supply and moderated global oil costs.
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US researchers design AI-created bacteriophages effective against antibiotic-resistant E. coli
Stanford and Arc Institute scientists used AI to design 16 functional bacteriophages that kill antibiotic-resistant E. coli strains.
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Nintendo to end Mario Kart Tour mobile game service on September 29, 2026
Nintendo will shut down Mario Kart Tour, its mobile racing game, on September 29 after nearly seven years of operation.
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Singapore’s Temasek to Boost AI Investment to 15% of Portfolio by 2031
Temasek Holdings plans to increase artificial intelligence investments from 6% to 15% of its portfolio by 2031, citing AI’s long-term value potential.
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Apple Tests Chinese DRAM Chips from ChangXin Memory Technologies for China Market
Apple has begun testing DRAM chips from China’s ChangXin Memory Technologies for devices sold in China while lobbying US authorities to ease restrictions.
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Malaysia’s Manufacturing Sales Grow 8.9% in May 2026 Led by Electrical and Electronics
Malaysia’s manufacturing sales rose 8.9% to RM172.7 billion in May 2026, supported by strong growth in electrical and electronics products and steady employment.
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Malaysia seizes over 75,000 illegal cryptocurrency mining machines since 2022
Malaysian authorities have confiscated 75,578 illegal cryptocurrency mining machines in more than 3,000 raids since January 2022.
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Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced sells 2 million copies on launch day with record Steam players
Ubisoft's Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced sold 2 million copies on July 9, setting a series record for concurrent Steam players.
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Anthropic launches Claude Cowork AI on mobile and web with cloud-based task execution
Anthropic expanded its Claude Cowork AI from desktop to mobile and web, enabling cloud-backed continuous task running starting August 7, 2026.
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Chinese economist Gao Shanwen, critic of official GDP data, dies at 54 or 55
Chinese macroeconomist Gao Shanwen, known for questioning China’s GDP growth figures, died July 7 reportedly from cancer and illness.
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Wall Street chip stocks fall amid AI doubts and geopolitical tensions; SK Hynix Nasdaq debut sparks optimism
Chip stocks slid on July 7 over AI growth concerns and Middle East tensions, while SK Hynix’s Nasdaq debut later lifted chip sector sentiment.
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US trade deficit surges 42% in May to $77.6B amid record capital goods imports
The US trade deficit widened 42.2% in May 2026 to $77.6 billion amid soaring imports, led by record capital goods bought partly for AI investment.
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Amazon plans $25 billion bond sale to fund AI infrastructure and capital needs
Amazon announced a $25 billion US dollar bond sale in up to eight tranches to support AI investments and corporate expenses.
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Italy arrests two former intelligence officers for spying, expels two Russian diplomats
Italy arrested two former intelligence officers for passing classified data to Russia and expelled two Russian military attaches for espionage.
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EU Officials Disrupt Network Importing Over 200,000 Counterfeit Condoms from China
EU authorities seized over 200,000 counterfeit Chinese-made condoms in Romania, Serbia, and Spain, tracing them to a single supplier in China.
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Vietnam police arrest 85 in $133 million illegal World Cup betting crackdown
Vietnam police arrested 85 people linked to two large illegal World Cup betting rings operating since October 2025.
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Portugal coach Roberto Martinez departs after World Cup last-16 loss to Spain
Roberto Martinez left his role as Portugal head coach following their 1-0 defeat to Spain in the 2026 World Cup round of 16.
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Super Typhoon Bavi hits US island of Rota with 180 mph winds, causing severe damage
Super Typhoon Bavi struck the US island of Rota on July 6 with 180 mph winds, causing catastrophic damage and widespread power outages.
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Myanmar targets 1.8 million foreign tourists in 2026 by easing visa rules, promoting temples
Myanmar’s military-backed government aims to nearly double foreign arrivals to 1.8 million in 2026 by easing visa rules and targeting Chinese and Thai travelers.
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Senator Mitch McConnell Hospitalized Since Mid-June, Health Details Remain Limited
Senator Mitch McConnell has been hospitalized since June 14 with undisclosed health issues, raising questions about his Senate duties and condition.
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Washington D.C. briefly becomes world’s most polluted major city after massive 4th of July fireworks
Washington D.C. became the most polluted major city worldwide early July 5 after 850,000 fireworks were launched for the US 250th anniversary celebration.
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Norway urges China to use Russia ties to push for Ukraine peace talks
Norwegian leaders urged China to leverage its Russia relationship to bring Moscow to Ukraine peace negotiations during talks in Oslo on August 6, 2026.
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Germany approves 2027 draft budget with defense spending rising sharply to 110 billion euros
Germany's federal cabinet approved a 555.4 billion euro draft budget for 2027, raising defense spending nearly one-third to 109.7 billion euros.
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Switzerland faces Colombia in World Cup last-16 with key players sidelined
Switzerland played Colombia in the 2026 World Cup Round of 16 at BC Place, Vancouver, missing key players due to injuries.