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USS George Washington Arrives in Middle East to Replace USS Abraham Lincoln After Extended Deployment
The USS George Washington arrived in the Middle East on August 19 to relieve the USS Abraham Lincoln following its record 250-plus day deployment amid crew welfare concerns.
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PSG relocates Ligue 1 opener to Rennes due to heat-damaged Parc des Princes pitch
Paris Saint-Germain moved their opening Ligue 1 match against Stade Rennais to Rennes after heatwaves damaged the Parc des Princes pitch.
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Walmart Misses Q2 US Comparable Sales Forecast, Raises Annual Outlook
Walmart reported a 2.6% rise in US comparable store sales for Q2 2027, below the 3.8% expected, while raising its full-year sales forecast.
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Slack launches Slack Code, AI-powered multiplayer coding channels
Slack officially launched Slack Code, a new channel type for collaborative coding with AI agents and human teams.
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UMNO to discuss political strategy and cooperation for Melaka state election on August 28
UMNO Supreme Council will meet on August 28 to decide its political direction and cooperation strategy for the Melaka state election.
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Former Kedah MB Aide Ordered to Enter Defence in Rare Earths Bribery Case
The Sessions Court ordered Mohamad Hilmi Abdul Wahab to enter his defence on bribery charges involving rare earth mining projects.
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JD Sports lowers full-year profit forecast as sales weaken amid cost pressures
JD Sports cut its full-year profit forecast to £700-800 million after a 3.1% sales drop in Q2 and announced leadership changes.
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Iran's oil exports drop to zero amid war and US sanctions, Central Bank governor says
Iran's oil exports have fallen to zero due to war and sanctions, with foreign reserves blocked by the US, Central Bank governor Abdolnaser Hemmati said yesterday.
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Tuas Power awarded contract to build 670 MW hydrogen-ready plant by 2031 in Singapore
Tuas Power will build and operate a 670 MW hydrogen-ready gas turbine plant at Tuas Power Station, set to start operations by December 2031.
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Malaysia to Table Amendments to Postal Services Act Next Year to Boost Courier Security
Malaysia’s Communications Ministry will introduce amendments to the Postal Services Act in Parliament next year to enhance courier industry security.
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EA acquired in $55 billion Saudi-backed buyout, future of Mass Effect and BioWare uncertain
Electronic Arts was acquired in a $55 billion leveraged buyout, raising doubts about BioWare’s next Mass Effect game and franchise direction.
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Chelsea's Enzo Fernandez Remains at Club as No Bids Meet £120 Million Deadline
Chelsea kept Enzo Fernandez after no formal bids met their £120 million deadline, with the midfielder training ahead of the Premier League opener.
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Qatar Football Association disputes AFC's lack of consultation on Infantino criticism letter
Qatar Football Association says AFC did not consult members before signing joint letter criticizing FIFA President Gianni Infantino.
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China urges US to withdraw planned 100% tariffs on drone imports citing harm to trade
China called on the US to immediately remove the new tariffs of up to 100% on drone imports set to start September 3, 2026.
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North Korea launches suspected ballistic missile(s) toward East Sea amid US-South Korea drills
North Korea launched one or more suspected ballistic missiles toward the East Sea on August 20 amid joint US-South Korea military exercises ending the same day.
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Malaysia to fast-track new e-commerce bill and amend postal services act in response to digital growth
Malaysia’s government will accelerate drafting a new e-commerce bill and amend postal laws to regulate courier services and support ethical digital trade.
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Taiwan and Japan Propose Record Defense Budgets for Fiscal 2027
Taiwan approved a NT$1.12 trillion defense budget and Japan proposed a ¥8.9 trillion defense request for fiscal year 2027.
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Man detained in Batu Gajah after video shows him beating kitten with broom
A man surrendered to Batu Gajah police after a viral video showed him hitting a kitten with an aluminium broom outside his home.
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Joao Cancelo signs permanent contract with Barcelona until 2029
Joao Cancelo has rejoined Barcelona on a permanent deal until June 2029 after terminating his contract with Al-Hilal.
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Brazil to host 2027 Women’s World Cup, Maracanã to hold opening match and final
Brazil will host the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup with the opening match on June 24 and final on July 25 at Rio’s Maracanã Stadium.
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US Open 2026 sets record $108M prize purse, largest in tennis history
The USTA announced a $108 million prize purse for the 2026 US Open, a 20% increase from 2025, with top singles prizes at $5.5 million each.
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Law Society of Singapore to release audit report on workplace and governance issues after redactions
The Law Society of Singapore will publish its full audit report on workplace complaints and governance after a redaction process to protect confidentiality.
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Anwar Ibrahim receives Brunei royal honour during working visit amid One China policy reaffirmation
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim was awarded Brunei’s Darjah Kerabat Laila Utama and reaffirmed Malaysia’s One China policy during a two-day visit to Brunei.
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Bitcoin Surges Above $75,000 After US Treasury Bond Buybacks and Trump’s Push for Clarity Act
Bitcoin jumped past $75,000 following US Treasury bond buyback plans and a White House meeting where President Trump urged Congress to pass the Clarity Act.