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Naomi Osaka and Amanda Anisimova win first-round matches at 2026 US Open
Naomi Osaka and Amanda Anisimova both won their first-round matches at the 2026 US Open on August 31, 2026.
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Malaysia-Japan bilateral trade rises 11.8% to US$23.3 billion in Jan-July 2026
Malaysia and Japan reported an 11.8% increase in bilateral trade to US$23.3 billion in the first seven months of 2026.
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Signs point to possible North Korea-US summit as Kim Jong Un’s daughter emerges as successor
South Korea’s intelligence agency sees North Korea-US dialogue signs and succession moves for Kim Jong Un’s daughter Kim Ju Ae.
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US to Announce Malaysia Excess Capacity Probe Findings in 3-4 Weeks
Malaysia's Trade Minister says the US will reveal results of a probe on excess capacity involving Malaysia within weeks.
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Trial continues in Massachusetts child murder case with no verdict after 3 days
Lindsay Clancy, 36, remains on trial for killing her three children in 2023 as jury continues deliberations without verdict.
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AI agents, architecture visualization, and scientific tooling dominate GitHub stars today
Top repos today highlight advances in AI agent skills, automated architecture diagrams, and fast LLM training tools.
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Tim Cook steps down as Apple CEO; John Ternus named new CEO
Tim Cook stepped down as Apple CEO on September 1, 2026, with John Ternus succeeding him and Cook becoming Executive Chairman.
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Japan's 10-year government bond yield hits 3% for first time since 1996 amid global selloff
Japan’s 10-year government bond yield rose to 3% on September 1, the highest since 1996, as global bond markets sold off amid inflation and geopolitical tensions.
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National Registration Department halts MyKad printing until September 7 for system upgrade
Malaysia’s National Registration Department has suspended MyKad printing nationwide from September 1 to 7 for transition to a new-generation MyKad.
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Australian home prices fall for fifth month in August amid deepest slump since pandemic
Australian home prices dropped 0.9% in August 2026, marking a fifth consecutive monthly decline led by Sydney and Melbourne.
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Sony shifts PS5 focus to monetizing users amid hardware sales slowdown
Sony CEO Hiroki Totoki confirmed the company is prioritizing recurring revenue over aggressive PS5 hardware sales.
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Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad attends 2026 National Day in electric wheelchair at 101
Former Malaysian prime minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad attended the 2026 National Day celebrations in an electric wheelchair at Dataran Putrajaya on August 31, 2026.
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Shein's shares drop up to 10% in Hong Kong IPO debut, raising $1.7 billion
Shein raised about $1.7 billion in its Hong Kong IPO but shares fell 7% to 10% on the first day of trading September 1, 2026.
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US-Iran Clashes Push Oil Above $95, Shake Global Markets and Bonds
Renewed US-Iran military exchanges since August 29 have driven oil prices higher and triggered global bond selloffs amid geopolitical and inflation concerns.
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Keppel DC Reit and Keppel to acquire two Tokyo data centres for up to US$1.5 billion
Keppel DC Reit and Keppel announced a deal to buy a 90% stake in two Tokyo data centres, with closing expected in Q4 2026.
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Indonesian fires cause hazardous haze across Sarawak and Southeast Asia
Indonesian forest fires have triggered hazardous haze and air pollution in Sarawak and parts of Southeast Asia, prompting health warnings and school closures.
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Anthropic signs $35 billion deal with Nvidia-backed Lambda for Texas AI data center
Anthropic agreed to spend $35 billion with Nvidia-backed Lambda to expand AI computing capacity in Texas data center.
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FTC and 22 States Sue Amazon for Manipulating Ad Auctions and Overcharging Advertisers
The US FTC and 22 states sued Amazon on August 31, 2026, accusing it of manipulating digital ad auctions and overcharging 1.2 million advertisers by over $20 billion.
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Four fans arrested as police use stun grenades near Madison Square Garden in NBA Finals
Police arrested at least four fans and used stun grenades outside Madison Square Garden during Game 4 of the NBA Finals on June 10.
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Malaysia's Tribunal for Anti-Sexual Harassment Receives 99 Complaints Since 2024
Malaysia's Tribunal for Anti-Sexual Harassment has handled 99 complaints since its 2024 establishment, resolving 80 and managing 19 as of June 2026.
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Malaysian police urge total vape ban after fentanyl-based drug found in vape liquids
Malaysian police call for a complete ban on vaping after detecting fentanyl-laced ‘Piu Piu’ in vape products and arresting six suspects.
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JPMorgan Doubles Singapore Private Bankers to Over 50 for Southeast Asia and Australia
JPMorgan Chase has doubled its Singapore-based private bankers to over 50, expanding mainly for the Indonesian market.
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BNM, World Bank, and UNDP release report on nature-related financial risks in Malaysia
Bank Negara Malaysia, World Bank, and UNDP Biofin released a report on June 11 examining nature-related financial risks and opportunities in Malaysia.
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Russian Finance Minister Anton Siluanov Attends 2026 G20 Finance Meeting in US, Drawing European Criticism
Russian Finance Minister Anton Siluanov attended the 2026 G20 finance meeting in Asheville, sparking strong disapproval from European officials.