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Malaysia denies official plan to recruit 200,000 Bangladeshi workers amid junior minister claim
Malaysian ministers deny any official plan to recruit 200,000 Bangladeshi workers despite junior minister's claim.
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Global AI-driven data center investment could reach $50 trillion by 2050, PwC reports
PwC projects up to $50 trillion in global data center capital expenditure by 2050 driven by AI adoption and rising infrastructure demand.
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Explosion at Augsburg train station injures two, station reopens after investigation
An unknown explosive device detonated early Sept. 2 at Augsburg train station, injuring two and prompting a temporary closure.
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Chinese President Xi Jinping visits Egypt to boost ties and discuss regional security
Chinese President Xi Jinping arrived in Cairo on September 1 for his first visit to Egypt in 10 years to strengthen cooperation and address regional security.
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King Haakon VIII sworn in after King Harald V's death in Norway
King Haakon VIII pledged to uphold Norway’s constitution on September 1 after his father King Harald V died last week.
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Bus overturn on Egypt’s South Sinai coast kills up to 22, injures 28
A bus overturned on the Dahab-Nuweiba road in South Sinai, Egypt, killing 16 to 22 people and injuring 28 on September 2.
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Turkish cargo ship Tugberk Imamoglu sinks after collision off Istanbul; 10 crew missing
Two Turkish cargo ships collided off Istanbul early September 2, sinking Tugberk Imamoglu with 10 crew missing.
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Alexander Zverev survives nearly five-hour US Open first-round battle with Lorenzo Sonego
Top seed Alexander Zverev defeated Lorenzo Sonego in a nearly five-hour five-set match to reach the US Open second round.
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Malaysia Day 2026 celebrations in Kuching moved indoors due to worsening haze
Malaysia's Cabinet decided to hold the Malaysia Day 2026 celebrations indoors on 16 September at Borneo Convention Centre Kuching amid hazardous haze conditions.
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Taiwan President Lai Highlights Semiconductor Strength and Supply Chain at 2026 Crystal Link Summit
Taiwan President Lai Ching-te praised Taiwan's semiconductor industry and global supply chain resilience at the 2026 Crystal Link Summit on September 1.
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Teenager Thea Frodin debuts at 2026 US Open after starring in King Richard
Seventeen-year-old Thea Frodin made her main-draw singles debut at the 2026 US Open after playing young Serena Williams as a body double in King Richard.
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USS Abraham Lincoln docks in Thailand after record 270+ days at sea
USS Abraham Lincoln arrived in Thailand on September 2 after over 270 days at sea, marking a modern record for continuous deployment.
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Former Malaysian Minister Jamil Khir Remanded in Tabung Haji Lease Probe
Datuk Seri Jamil Khir Baharom was remanded five days starting September 2 to aid MACC's investigation into Tabung Haji property leases in Saudi Arabia.
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Hong Kong Activist Joshua Wong Pleads Guilty to Conspiring with Foreign Forces Under National Security Law
Joshua Wong pleaded guilty on September 2, 2026, to conspiring with foreign forces to endanger national security under Hong Kong's National Security Law.
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Gold Prices Drop to Three-Week Low Amid Fed Rate Hike Signals and US-Iran Tensions
Gold prices fell to three-week lows on Sept 2, pressured by hawkish Fed signals and escalating US-Iran conflict driving oil prices higher.
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US House passes short-term funding bill 370-48 to prevent government shutdown before midterms
The US House approved a short-term funding bill on September 1 to keep the government running through December 11, avoiding a shutdown before November's midterms.
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Hong Kong Activist Joshua Wong Pleads Guilty to Foreign Collusion Under Security Law
Joshua Wong pleaded guilty in Hong Kong High Court to colluding with foreign entities to seek sanctions against Hong Kong and China in 2020.
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Tiger Woods to change plea in Florida DUI case on September 2, 2026
Tiger Woods will appear in Martin County, Florida court today to change his not guilty plea in an ongoing DUI case.
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Donald Trump nominates Hung Cao as permanent US Navy Secretary
President Donald Trump nominated acting Navy Secretary Hung Cao for the permanent role, urging swift Senate confirmation.
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IAEA warns urgent lack of access to Iranian nuclear sites and missing enriched uranium
The IAEA called for urgent resolution of denied access to Iran's nuclear sites and missing 440 kg of enriched uranium linked to potential weapons use.
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Putin says chance for peace deal with Ukraine exists amid ongoing conflict
Russian President Vladimir Putin acknowledged a chance for peace with Ukraine while describing battlefield gains and ongoing talks.
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AI advances and open-source tools dominate GitHub trending with research, video, and PDF focus
Today’s trending GitHub projects highlight breakthroughs in multi-agent AI education, fast LLM training, and versatile AI research tooling.
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Gael Monfils wins first US Open match on 40th birthday, exits in second round ending Grand Slam career
Gael Monfils celebrated his 40th birthday by winning his first-round US Open match but lost in the second round, marking the end of his Grand Slam career.
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Nicolás Maduro shares first prison photos since US detention, reaffirms resolve
Former Venezuelan president Nicolás Maduro posted his first prison photos on August 30, showing him in detention and expressing steadfastness amid US charges.