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  2. PoliticsRegulatorsInvestigationMiddle East

    PAS Youth Wing Opens 72nd Muktamar

    The PAS Youth Wing opened the 72nd Muktamar today, with the event running until Saturday. The Youth Wing Muktamar will last for two days, with the opening ceremony scheduled to be officiated by the Deputy President of PAS, Datuk Seri Tuan Ibrahim Tuan Man, tomorrow morning. The Youth Chief of UMNO, Datuk Dr Muhamad Akmal Saleh, is also expected to attend the PAS Youth Wing Muktamar. Media coverage is not allowed at today's Youth Wing meeting as the program involves the presentation of reports.
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  3. WorldAsiaMiddle East

    Indonesian President Meets Putin at Eastern Economic Forum

    Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto traveled to Russia to attend the Eastern Economic Forum as the Guest of Honor, where he met with Russian President Vladimir Putin for the sixth time in 2026. The leaders discussed bilateral cooperation, with Putin highlighting Indonesia as a key partner in Southeast Asia and noting progress in trade and various sectors such as agriculture, shipbuilding, information technology, and energy. Subianto was warmly welcomed by Indonesian students upon his arrival in Vladivostok.
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  5. PoliticsRegulatorsLocal GovAsiaMiddle East

    BRS Slams Congress Government in Telangana

    The Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) has released a chargesheet against the Congress government in Telangana, accusing it of failing to keep its promises and destroying the state's economy. BRS working president K.T. Rama Rao declared that Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy's demand for K. Chandrashekar Rao's resignation as the leader of the opposition was a sign of his weakness. BRS spokesperson Ravula Sridhar Reddy criticized the Congress for not fulfilling its guarantees and promises, while Putta Vishnuvardhan Reddy accused the government of 'loot and scoot'.
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  7. WorldAfricaMiddle East

    Kenya Orders Crackdown on Foreign Hawkers, Small Retailers

    President William Ruto has ordered a nationwide crackdown on foreign nationals operating small businesses and hawking, setting Monday, September 7 as the deadline for state agencies to enforce shut-downs. The move aims to secure a larger market for Kenyan traders and protect local micro-entrepreneurs from external competition. Ruto also directed lawmakers to expedite the passage of the Local Content Bill, 2025, which proposes stringent local participation thresholds across multiple economic sectors to safeguard domestic entrepreneurs.
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  8. WorldSoutheast Asia

    NLEX Waives Toll Fees Pulilan-San Fernando Due to Flooding

    The Department of Transportation (DOTr) has announced that toll fees will be waived for the North Luzon Expressway (NLEX) segment between Pulilan, Bulacan and San Fernando, Pampanga starting September 2, 2026. This decision is in response to heavy traffic caused by flooding in the San Simon, Pampanga area. The toll rebate will be credited directly to motorists' RFID accounts the day after the toll passage. The DOTr has also directed NLEX to provide timely warnings for heavy rainfall and take proactive measures to prevent similar incidents.
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    Mexican Producer Luis de Llano Arrested for Contempt in Sasha Sokol Case

    Mexican producer Luis de Llano was arrested in Mexico City for violating measures ordered within the sentence in favor of singer Sasha Sokol for moral damage. The arrests stem from two different failures: not recording and presenting a public apology to Sokol and not publishing the synthesis of the sentence that confirmed his civil responsibility for moral damage. The producer was arrested by elements of the SSC-CDMX in compliance with two judicial orders issued by a Judge of the Superior Court of Justice of the City of Mexico, each contemplating 15 hours of arrest accumulable (30 hours in total) as a measure of coercion against his repeated refusal to comply with the final sentence issued by the Supreme Court of Justice of the Nation (SCJN).
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  11. WorldMiddle EastNorth America

    Putin and Mongolian PM Discuss Strategic Partnership

    Russian President Vladimir Putin met with Mongolian Prime Minister Nyam-Osoryn Uchral in Vladivostok during the Eastern Economic Forum. The leaders discussed the strategic partnership between their countries, focusing on economic cooperation in areas such as coal, energy, infrastructure, and livestock products. They also talked about implementing the Free Trade Agreement between Mongolia and the Eurasian Economic Union to increase exports.
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    FBI Investigates Massive Driver's License Data Leak on Darknet

    Over 153 million driver's license records from the US and Canada, including that of US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, were found on the darknet, sparking an FBI investigation. The data breach, which also includes 10 million identity cards and 580,000 medical records, was discovered by investigative journalist Brian Krebs. The compromised information was collected through a breach of a company that verifies identities for large corporations.
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  15. PoliticsJudiciaryCivil RightsMiddle East

    TMC Alleges BJP Attack on Kolkata Office, Calls it Assault on Democracy

    Trinamool Congress (TMC) MP Abhishek Banerjee has alleged that BJP workers armed with weapons stormed the party's Camac Street office in Kolkata, vandalized the premises, assaulted staff, and damaged electronic equipment. This incident comes days after West Bengal Police registered an FIR against Banerjee and other TMC leaders over alleged obstruction and assault of police personnel during the removal of an unauthorised hoarding at the same location. TMC accuses BJP of misusing law and order machinery to target them, calling it an assault on democracy.
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  16. CultureTourism

    Meghan Hayden, Alex Rodriguez's Girlfriend, Shows Off Fitness and Style

    Meghan Hayden, girlfriend of former New York Yankees slugger Alex Rodriguez, has been making headlines for her fitness routines and fashion choices. She was spotted crushing a kettlebell flow in a crisscross strap sports bra and matching shorts, and later turned heads in a black sleeveless midi dress during a photoshoot. Hayden also shared a romantic mirror selfie with Rodriguez, where she rocked a sleeveless maxi dress. The couple was seen supporting each other during a gym training session, with Rodriguez bench pressing 265 pounds.
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  20. WorldRegulatorsAfricaMiddle East

    Laos: Amari Hotel's Guard Dog Charges Exorbitant Property Management Fees, Refuses Refund

    In Laos' Vientiane, the guard dog of the Long Vien Golf Club and the office location in the three-link villas of the Amani Hotel, 11th floor, charges exorbitant property management fees. Initially promising safety and showing photos with the Lao Public Security Bureau, they disappeared after problems arose, refusing refunds or solutions. The boss is hiding and delaying time. Locations, license plate numbers, and photos with local girlfriends are revealed. High-resolution photos and close-ups will be exposed if not handled. The Hyundai is Mr. Yang's, the business car is a special car for the Amani Hotel, and there is also another Hyundai business car. His plane and WS are separately connected, ready to run away at any time. They still have other properties in operation, please investigate the Amani Hotel by the Lao and Chinese police departments. There are still many underground betting platforms inside, and those who are looking for office space should be careful.
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  22. WorldMiddle East

    Super Typhoon Hinnamnor Affects Hong Kong

    Super Typhoon Hinnamnor is currently influencing Hong Kong with Signal One in effect. It will hover in the northeastern part of the South China Sea tonight and tomorrow morning, remaining about 300 kilometers or more away from Hong Kong. Strong winds are expected due to Hinnamnor and the northeast monsoon. The typhoon is forecast to approach the Pearl River estuary again on Friday, but its strength at that time is uncertain. The Hong Kong Observatory will closely monitor Hinnamnor's movement and assess whether to issue a stronger signal when it approaches the mouth of the Pearl River Delta.
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