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Russia and Taliban-led Afghanistan sign military cooperation agreement in May 2026
Russia and Afghanistan's Taliban government signed a military-technical cooperation deal at a Moscow security forum on May 28, 2026.
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Bad Medicine Eyes Fifth Straight Win in Upcoming 2,400m Race at SG Track
Bad Medicine, unbeaten in four starts, leads a competitive field in a six-race card featuring promising and inconsistent runners.
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US Researchers Unable to Support DRC Ebola Outbreak Due to NIH Funding Cuts
US scientists affiliated with CREID cannot assist Ebola response in the DRC after Trump-era NIH funding ended in June 2025.
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France to Reimburse Anti-Obesity Drugs for Severely Obese Patients from June 2026
France will reimburse weight-loss drugs for severely obese patients starting mid-June, becoming the first EU country to do so.
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SEC adopts 9-game conference schedule amid frustration over stalled CFP expansion
The SEC moved to a 9-game conference football schedule starting this fall, sparking coach frustration as the College Football Playoff remains at 12 teams.
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Japan and Philippines elevate ties to comprehensive strategic partnership
Japan and the Philippines raised diplomatic ties to a comprehensive strategic partnership amid China tensions.
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14-year-old in Melaka injures herself after vape use and dispute over boyfriend visit
A 14-year-old girl in Melaka slashed her neck and wrists after being stopped from meeting her boyfriend, reportedly under the influence of a 'mushroom' vape.
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Children with Down syndrome in Gaza continue to suffer seven months after ceasefire
Children with Down syndrome in Gaza still face severe hardships amid destruction seven months after the ceasefire.
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Malaysia strengthens ties with Tuniu to boost Chinese tourist arrivals
Malaysia's Tourism Minister met Tuniu in Shanghai to enhance cooperation and attract more Chinese visitors.
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Ngee Ann Polytechnic to have 75% of graduates with overseas experience by 2030
Ngee Ann Polytechnic aims for 75% of students to graduate with overseas experience in Southeast Asia by 2030 through SEA Unbound programmes.
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Disney plans to unify Hulu content into Disney+ and retire Hulu app by end of 2026
Disney aims to integrate Hulu content and features into Disney+ and discontinue the Hulu standalone app by late 2026.
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FIFA COO Kevin Lamour leaves following dispute over World Cup commercial rights plan
FIFA confirmed on 17 August 2026 that Chief Operating Officer Kevin Lamour has left amid fallout over a controversial investment scheme.
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CD Projekt Red announces The Witcher 3 expansion 'Songs of the Past' for 2027
CD Projekt Red announced a new expansion, Songs of the Past, for The Witcher 3 featuring a new sword and releasing in 2027.
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Complete list of European Cup and Champions League winners through 2006 finalized
The European Cup and Champions League winners from 1955–56 to 2005–06 include clubs like Real Madrid, Barcelona, AC Milan, and others.
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Man jailed 2 years for stealing 74 laptops worth $148,000 from MOE schools
Mohamed Loqman Mohamed Yusof was sentenced to two years in jail for stealing 74 laptops intended for Ministry of Education schools.
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Valuetronics H2 2026 Net Profit Falls 69.8% Amid Consumer Electronics Slump
Valuetronics reported a 69.8% drop in H2 FY2026 net profit to HK$24.1 million, citing weaker consumer electronics sales and impairment losses.
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Venus Williams receives wildcard for 2026 US Open singles at age 46
Venus Williams, 46, was granted a wildcard into the 2026 US Open women’s singles draw starting August 30.
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Italy seizes €200 million in assets linked to late mafia boss Matteo Messina Denaro
Italian finance police seized over €200 million in assets tied to the drug trafficking empire of late mafia boss Matteo Messina Denaro.
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Woman jailed 5 days for shoving 8-year-old girl on Buona Vista MRT platform
Ho Hui Ling, 44, was sentenced to five days' jail for shoving an 8-year-old girl at Buona Vista MRT station in January 2025.
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ECB's Lagarde warns governments may tighten political control over central banks
European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde warned June 8 that rising government control threatens central bank independence and credibility.
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Foreign holdings of US Treasuries fall $72.1 billion in June, led by Japan and China
Foreign investors reduced US Treasury holdings by $72.1 billion in June, with Japan and China cutting their stakes notably.
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Jose Mourinho officially unveiled as Real Madrid head coach at closed-door ceremony
Jose Mourinho was formally unveiled as Real Madrid's head coach on August 18, 2026, at a private ceremony at Ciudad Real Madrid.
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Comcast launches free Wi-Fi motion sensing on Xfinity routers in the US
Comcast introduced Wi-Fi Motion sensing on millions of Xfinity gateways, enabling motion detection through Wi-Fi signal disruptions.
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Sebastian Stan confirms role as Harvey Dent in The Batman Part 2 set for 2028
Sebastian Stan confirmed he will play Harvey Dent in The Batman Part 2, directed by Matt Reeves and releasing February 18, 2028.