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Japan to Raise Prices on Over 1,000 Food Items in June 2026
Major food producers in Japan plan to raise prices for 1,078 food items in June 2026, a 13-fold increase from May.
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Ukrainian man arrested in Croatia over 2022 Nord Stream pipeline sabotage
Croatian police arrested a Ukrainian suspect linked to the 2022 Nord Stream pipeline bombings, pending extradition to Germany.
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Helicopter crashes near Mount Ololokwe in Kenya, killing seven including tourists and foreign nationals
A Eurocopter on a safari flight crashed near Mount Ololokwe, Kenya, killing all seven aboard including U.S. and Ecuadorian citizens.
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Alliance for a Safe Community urges review of hiking SOPs amid rising incidents in Malaysia
The Alliance for a Safe Community calls for urgent reform of hiking safety procedures as incidents of missing and injured hikers rise nationwide.
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Coventry City signs 19-year-old forward Sidiki Cherif from Fenerbahce
Coventry City signed 19-year-old forward Sidiki Cherif from Turkish club Fenerbahce on a long-term contract today.
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Jamal Musiala diagnosed with treatable neurological disorder after two collapses in days
Bayern Munich's Jamal Musiala revealed he has a neurological disorder following two pitch collapses in August friendlies.
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China orders firms not to aid EU probe of JD.com’s €2.5B Ceconomy bid
China’s Ministry of Justice barred its entities from cooperating with the EU’s investigation into JD.com’s acquisition of Ceconomy, citing improper extraterritorial jurisdiction.
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Israel Admits Soldiers Fired on Car Carrying Palestinian Girl Hind Rajab, Orders Criminal Probe
Israeli military admitted firing on vehicle carrying 5-year-old Hind Rajab and family in Gaza in 2024, launching a criminal investigation.
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France and Germany condemn Israeli minister Ben-Gvir's calls for violence and settlement plans
France and Germany criticized Israeli far-right minister Itamar Ben-Gvir for his calls for nightly killings in Gaza and settlement expansion in the West Bank.
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Penang seeks federal approval for International Financial Centre in 2027 Budget
Penang government is pushing for federal commitment to establish the Penang International Financial Centre in the 2027 Budget.
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Police Investigate Teacher Over Forcing 7-Year-Old to Drink Chilli-Laced Water in Kluang
Police are investigating a teacher accused of forcing a 7-year-old boy to drink chilli-laced water at a Kluang childcare centre in May.
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Former Fauci adviser David Morens pleads guilty to conspiracy to conceal COVID-19 records
David Morens, former NIAID official and Fauci adviser, pleaded guilty to conspiracy to evade public records laws on August 18, 2026.
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US Indo-Pacific Command requests $1.5 trillion budget to boost weapons for China deterrence
US Indo-Pacific Command seeks $1.5 trillion 2027 defense budget, including new anti-ship bombs and sea mines to counter China over Taiwan.
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Former Owners Win High Court Winding-Up Order Against Sheffield United Buyer
United World won a High Court winding-up order against CSBL over £35 million unpaid from Sheffield United's sale.
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Arsenal CEO says Mikel Arteta set to sign new contract shortly
Arsenal chief executive Richard Garlick said Mikel Arteta is expected to sign a new contract very soon amid the club's Premier League title defense.
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Manchester United in advanced talks to sign Brighton midfielder Carlos Baleba for £65m
Manchester United have made a £60m plus £5m add-ons offer for Brighton midfielder Carlos Baleba, with negotiations ongoing this August.
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MARA reviews MRSM student outing rules after two students go missing for four days
MARA is reviewing MRSM outing procedures after two Form Four students from MRSM Alor Gajah went missing for four days in August.
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Shahrir Samad sues former AG Tommy Thomas over alleged malicious prosecution
Tan Sri Shahrir Samad filed a civil suit today against former Attorney General Tommy Thomas and others, alleging malicious prosecution and wrongful arrest.
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Pakistan government challenges Supreme Court order to move jailed ex-PM Imran Khan to private hospital
Pakistan’s government filed a petition challenging the Supreme Court’s order to transfer jailed former PM Imran Khan to a private hospital for treatment.
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Amazon to Expand Prime Air Drone Delivery to 500 US Cities by End of 2026
Amazon announced plans to expand its Prime Air drone delivery service to nearly 500 US cities by the end of 2026, a sixfold increase from current sites.
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US Sanctions ICC President Tomoko Akane and Senior Lawyer over Israel Investigations
On August 18, 2026, the US sanctioned ICC President Tomoko Akane and senior lawyer Abdoulaye Seye for investigating officials from non-member states including Israel.
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Malaysia raises unsubsidised petrol and diesel prices by 10-20 sen per litre from August 20
Malaysia will increase retail prices for unsubsidised petrol and diesel by up to 20 sen per litre starting August 20.
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Dr Jeswant Dillon becomes first Malaysian elected to American Association for Thoracic Surgery
Professor Datuk Seri Dr Jeswant Dillon was elected in May 2026 as the first Malaysian member of the American Association for Thoracic Surgery.
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FairPrice expands price freeze to over 500 essential products until August 31
FairPrice Group extended its price freeze on more than 500 essential products from June 1 to August 31 amid ongoing global uncertainties.