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Ivan Kuznetsov and Angelina Nikolau, the couple who climbed the Empire State Building's spire on July 1, appeared in a New York court Monday to face charges including reckless endangerment, burglary, and criminal mischief. They have not entered a plea, with a further hearing set for September 29.
According to the Henley Passport Index, South African passport holders can travel to 101 destinations without a prior visa. The ranking places the country 50th or 96th globally, depending on the report, with regional highlights across Africa, Asia, the Americas, and the Caribbean.
Blue Cloud Softech Solutions has begun delivering services under a $150 million Master Services Agreement with SpaceX International Ltd, covering AI infrastructure, cybersecurity, telecom, and data centre solutions. The 18-month project, executed through US operations, is expected to start billing in the current quarter, according to company statements.
Malaysia Airlines will retime selected flights at KLIA Terminal 1 due to temporary airspace closures for the 69th National Day Flypast. Passengers are advised to arrive early during the peak travel period from August 26 to September 6, 2026.
Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff has admitted his team cannot match the development pace of McLaren and Ferrari this season, as Lando Norris closed the gap with another win at Zandvoort. With Kimi Antonelli still leading the championship, Wolff says the fight is far from over.
Raja Azreen Raja Talib, drummer for Malaysian rock band Meditasi, died onstage last month after collapsing during the Teruntum Rock Festival. The musician had just completed two songs when he slumped over his kit; his bandmate and brother later cited heart complications and recent health issues.
Gravity Game Unite officially launched Ragnarok Zero: Global on August 18 across Southeast Asia, Europe, and Oceania. The PC MMORPG introduces new features like Get Poring and RO Factory, with a subscription model and a series of in-game events.
Japan's Miyu Yamashita cruised to a nine-stroke victory at the CPKC Women's Open in Edmonton, matching the LPGA Tour's 72-hole scoring record. The 25-year-old finished at 23-under 257, with Canadian teenager Anna Huang tying for fourth as the top domestic player.
Former PKR vice-president Tian Chua has called on Pakatan Harapan to forge a more inclusive political strategy, describing the current three-party structure as 'outdated'. He also expressed openness to contesting his former Batu seat, while emphasizing the need for PKR to build a lasting democratic institution beyond the current leadership.
Windows 95 launched on August 24, 1995, at Microsoft's Redmond headquarters, introducing the Start button, taskbar, and a 32-bit architecture. The $100–200 million marketing campaign, featuring the Rolling Stones' 'Start Me Up' and a Friends video guide, made it a cultural milestone. Reviews were mixed, but its features reshaped PC use for decades.
Indonesia, the world's largest palm oil producer, is launching a strategic commodity exchange to shift from price taker to price setter, challenging Malaysia's benchmark. President Prabowo Subianto announced the bourse, set to open January 1, but analysts doubt it will soon displace Bursa Malaysia's futures contract.
Thailand's Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul held an urgent security meeting after a wave of coordinated attacks across the country's southern provinces, while also dealing with severe flooding in the north. The attacks—involving bombs, arson, and property damage—wounded at least three civilians, with no group immediately claiming responsibility, though suspicion falls on the BRN insurgent group.
Norway's King Harald V, 89, experienced a deterioration in his health over the weekend while receiving treatment at Oslo University Hospital, according to the royal palace. He remains hospitalized with a bacterial blood infection, has responded to antibiotics, and his condition is stable. Crown Prince Haakon is serving as regent amid the 89-year-old monarch's ongoing health challenges.
East Bengal FC secured a 2-0 victory over Sabah FA on Sunday to clinch a spot in the AFC Women's Champions League 2026-27 Group Stage, becoming the first Indian club to achieve back-to-back appearances in the tournament's group stage. Goals from Olivia Anokye and Soumya Guguloth in the second half sealed the win, with the team finishing top of Group A with maximum points.
Sarjit Singh, former head coach of Malaysia's national men's hockey team, passed away on Sunday at the age of 63. The Malaysian Hockey Confederation confirmed his death, which occurred at a hospital in Cheras. He was a renowned player and coach, having represented Malaysia at two Olympics and led the national team in recent years.
The Badminton Association of India has confirmed that the 2028 India Open will be held in Guwahati, moving out of New Delhi for one year due to a clash with Republic Day security arrangements. The tournament will return to the capital in 2029, while the 2027 edition shifts to February to address player concerns about pollution and cold. The announcement came amid the BWF World Championships 2026 finals in Delhi, which saw France and Korea win multiple titles.
Indian shuttlers won four of five titles at the India Junior International Series 2026 in Hyderabad, with wins in both singles and both doubles, while Indonesia took the mixed doubles.
Indonesian police have arrested 72 people suspected of starting forest and peatland fires that have caused choking haze across the region and into Malaysia. The investigation has expanded to include potential corporate involvement, with officials vowing to pursue those who financed or ordered the burning.
President Donald Trump is considering a new 7.5 percent tariff on Chinese goods over excess manufacturing capacity, according to multiple reports citing people familiar with the deliberations. Officials view the rate as calibrated to preserve a trade truce and a planned late-September meeting with Xi Jinping. The step follows a Supreme Court ruling against earlier reciprocal tariffs and comes amid wider U.S. duties that Asian economies have largely accepted without retaliation.
Jeremy Clarkson has passed the torch to the new hosts of The Grand Tour, telling them 'don't f*** it up' while giving his endorsement. The new series, starring Francis Bourgeois, Thomas Holland, and James Engelsman, premieres on Prime Video on September 4.