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Eight Arrested After Fun Coffee Ponzi Scheme Collapses, Investors Lose Millions
Authorities in Singapore, Hong Kong, and Macau arrested nine people linked to the collapsed Fun Coffee investment scheme, with losses hitting HK$100 million.
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Former training officer jailed 14 weeks for shoving woman with intellectual disability causing knee fractures
Nur Amira Shahirah Azmi was sentenced to 14 weeks in jail after shoving a woman with an intellectual disability, resulting in serious knee injuries.
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Former Sakae Holdings director Ong sentenced to 10.5 years for misappropriating S$15.8 million
Andy Ong Siew Kwee was jailed 10.5 years for misappropriating S$15.8 million from a joint venture linked to Bugis Cube on August 7, 2026.
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Magnitude 5.8 earthquake strikes off Occidental Mindoro; tremors felt in Manila
A magnitude 5.8 earthquake hit off Occidental Mindoro on August 7, shaking Manila and prompting evacuations at a state agency building.
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Saudi Arabia warns of imminent coordinated attacks by Houthis and Iraqi militias
Saudi Arabia warns of imminent attacks from Iraqi militias and Yemen's Houthis under Iran's IRGC supervision, targeting civilian and economic sites.
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PSG sign France midfielder Maghnes Akliouche from Monaco for reported €50 million
Paris Saint-Germain signed France midfielder Maghnes Akliouche from Monaco on August 6, 2026, on a contract until 2031.
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Iran proposes barring US, Israeli ships from Strait of Hormuz amid peace talks
Iran is reviewing a bill to block vessels linked to the US, Israel, and hostile states from the Strait of Hormuz amid ongoing negotiations with Oman and the US.
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Guenther Steiner sees huge growth potential for MotoGP under Liberty Media ownership
Guenther Steiner said MotoGP can grow significantly under Liberty Media, comparing its potential to Formula One 20 years ago.
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Deutsche Bank and KBC freeze Radiant World accounts amid trade document concerns
Deutsche Bank and KBC Group froze Radiant World's Singapore bank accounts as top commodity traders suspend ties over alleged document falsification.
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Arsenal extend Emirates partnership until 2033 following Premier League win
Arsenal announced on August 6 they have extended their sponsorship deal with Emirates until 2033, continuing as shirt, training kit, and stadium partner.
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France evacuates over 1,700 residents amid wildfires in Pas-de-Calais and Landes regions
French authorities evacuated more than 1,700 people as wildfires swept northern Pas-de-Calais and southwestern Landes regions starting August 12.
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UEFA Challenges FIFA President Infantino over Governance and World Cup Plans
UEFA president Aleksander Ceferin led opposition to FIFA president Gianni Infantino after plans to involve private investors in World Cups were dropped in August 2026.
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JustCo reports narrower H1 2026 loss and plans 28 new centres by year-end
JustCo narrowed its net loss by 52% in H1 2026 and announced 28 new centres planned for 2026.
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Singapore Exchange posts 24.6% rise in full-year adjusted net profit for 2026
Singapore Exchange reported a 24.6% increase in its full-year adjusted net profit to S$759.5 million for 2026.
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Ugandan soccer star David Owori dies after assault in Kampala
David Owori, captain of SC Villa and Uganda international, died after being assaulted by unknown attackers in Kampala on August 4.
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Australian golfer Jessica Bang dies at 18 after brain haemorrhage in Thailand
Jessica Bang, an 18-year-old Australian golfer, died after a brain haemorrhage in Bangkok where she was preparing for a tournament.
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Genting Singapore reports 33.5% profit decline in H1 2026 despite stable revenue
Genting Singapore's H1 2026 profit fell 33.5% to S$156.1 million amid higher costs, while revenue remained near S$1.2 billion.
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Record rain in eastern Japan kills at least nine, strands 7,000 at Narita airport
At least nine people died in eastern Japan after record rainfall caused flooding and stranded about 7,000 travelers at Narita airport.
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Iga Swiatek wins Canadian Open women’s singles title over Elena Rybakina
Iga Swiatek defeated Elena Rybakina 6-2, 6-3 to capture the Canadian Open women's singles title in Toronto on August 13, 2026.
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Passenger Partially Sucked Out of Ryanair Plane After Engine Fan Blade Failure
A Ryanair flight from Greece to Germany on July 10 suffered an engine failure that shattered a cabin window, injuring a passenger seriously.
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Singapore’s National Day Parade 2026 Fireworks Launched from Kallang Basin with Multiple Viewing Spots
The 2026 National Day Parade fireworks were launched from a floating platform in Kallang Basin beside the National Stadium on August 9 evening.
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Celta Vigo vs Osasuna LaLiga Opener Postponed to August 27 Due to Fungus on Pitch
Celta Vigo’s LaLiga opener against Osasuna on August 16 was postponed due to fungus damage on the pitch at Estadio de Balaidos.
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UAE accuses Iran of attacking two ADNOC vessels in Strait of Hormuz
Two ADNOC vessels were attacked in the Strait of Hormuz on August 13, with the UAE blaming Iran’s Revolutionary Guard Corps.
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Singapore Parliament approves amended Workers' Party motion on economy after nine-hour debate
On August 5, Singapore Parliament passed an amended Workers’ Party motion calling for a more inclusive economy amid opposition from all WP MPs.