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Japan's FSA to step up scrutiny of 50-year home loans amid rising risks
Japan’s Financial Services Agency will increase monitoring of ultra-long mortgage lending, including 50-year home loans, due to repayment risks.
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Mojtaba Khamenei remains unseen six months after becoming Iran’s supreme leader
Six months after his appointment, Mojtaba Khamenei leads Iran from the shadows with no public appearances or direct messages.
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Cambodia shuts down over 700 cyberscam compounds, arrests nearly 30,000 suspects
Cambodian authorities announced closure of more than 700 cyberscam sites and arrest of nearly 30,000 suspects in a year-long crackdown.
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Malaysia's international reserves reach US$132.07 billion at end-July 2026
Malaysia's international reserves stood at US$132.07 billion at end-July 2026, with exports rising 38.2% year-on-year in July.
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Taiwan's population projected to halve to about 12.15 million by 2075 amid aging crisis
Taiwan's population is forecast to fall from 23.6 million in 2019 to 12.15 million by 2075 due to low fertility and aging, government sources say.
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West Coast Expressway expects over 150,000 vehicles daily during National Day and school holidays
West Coast Expressway (WCE) predicts more than 150,000 daily vehicles during Malaysia's National Day and school holiday period.
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Singapore to recruit 1,800 infant care educators by 2030 with expanded hiring grant
Singapore plans to hire 1,800 more infant care educators by 2030 and expand funding to train local and foreign candidates.
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US judge rules Trump-era supply chain risk label on Anthropic unlawful, ban lifted
US District Judge Rita F Lin struck down the Trump administration's supply chain risk designation on Anthropic and permanently lifted the federal ban on its AI technology.
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Advent and Stripe abandon $53 billion bid to acquire PayPal
A consortium of Advent International and Stripe has dropped its $53 billion offer to buy PayPal, causing the stock to fall sharply.
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Nepal Army Rescues 350 Workers Trapped in Hydropower Tunnel After Glacier Flood
Nepal army rescued 350 workers from hydropower tunnels near the Tibet border and continues efforts to free over 100 more after a glacial flood on August 26.
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Singapore Red Cross and Mercy Relief mobilize flood aid for Nepal and Tibet
Singapore Red Cross pledged S$50,000 and launched a public fundraiser, while Mercy Relief prepares emergency aid for Nepal-Tibet flood victims.
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IHH Healthcare reports 29.3% profit rise in Q2 2026 and declares 5.5 sen dividend
IHH Healthcare posted a 29.3% rise in Q2 net profit to RM573 million and declared a 5.5 sen interim dividend.
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US Judge Rules Pentagon's Blacklisting of Anthropic Unlawful, Lifts Sanctions
Federal Judge Rita Lin ruled the Pentagon’s blacklisting of AI company Anthropic unlawful, blocking sanctions and order to phase out its technology.
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US Gains Control of 65 Billion Barrels in New Venezuela Oil Agreement
The US and Venezuela agreed to give the US control over 65 billion barrels of Venezuelan oil reserves through a 100-year lease deal.
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Anti-migrant protesters burn shelters and block aid in Ceuta amid tensions
Protesters in Ceuta set fire to migrant shelters, blocked Red Cross aid, and clashed with police on August 27, 2026.
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Arsenal Leads Premier League After Strong Start as Rivals Bolster Squads
Arsenal opened the Premier League season with a 3-0 win over Coventry City and are favorites to retain the title as rivals strengthen squads.
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Chinese AI Startup Z.ai Unveils GLM-5.3-Flash, Surpassing DeepSeek in Usage
Chinese AI company Z.ai confirmed its Ox Alpha model is the GLM-5.3-Flash, topping usage charts since August 20 launch.
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Nvidia pauses part of AI cloud financing plan and pursues $13B acquisition of Hugging Face
Nvidia paused part of its AI cloud revenue-sharing financing amid partner concerns, while advancing talks to acquire AI platform Hugging Face for nearly $13 billion.
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3.4-magnitude earthquake strikes Temenggor, Gerik in Perak early Friday
A 3.4-magnitude earthquake hit Temenggor, Gerik, Perak at 12:06 a.m. on August 28, with tremors felt in nearby villages but no reported damage.
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GTA 6 unveils six-star Wanted system and new Criminal Profile mechanic
Rockstar reveals GTA 6’s revamped Wanted system, detailed police tracking, and Criminal Profile on August 28.
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SK Hynix breaks ground on $4B Indiana AI memory hub, expects chip shortage through 2030
SK Hynix began construction of a $4 billion memory chip and AI research facility in Indiana, targeting 2030 production amid ongoing chip shortages.
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US Military Faces Critical Patriot Missile Shortage in Europe Amid Iran War
The US military is experiencing a severe shortage of Patriot missile interceptors in Europe due to stock transfers supporting operations against Iranian drones and missiles.
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Six months into US-Iran conflict, fierce stalemate persists amid widening economic pressure
The US and Israel launched missile strikes on Iran six months ago, killing its Supreme Leader, but the conflict remains deadlocked with intense economic sanctions and naval blockades in place.
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King Harald V of Norway dies at 89; Crown Prince Haakon becomes King Haakon VIII
King Harald V died August 28 after 35 years on the throne; Crown Prince Haakon ascended as King Haakon VIII the same day.