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Former Malaysian PM Mahathir Mohamad, 97, hospitalised with Covid-19
Former Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad, 97, was hospitalised after testing positive for COVID-19, his office said
 "Former Malaysian PM Mahathir Mohamad, 97, hospitalised with Covid-19")
FBI's team to investigate massive cyberattack on Montenegro govt services
A rapid deployment team of FBI cyber experts is heading to Montenegro to investigate a massive, coordinated attack on the tiny Balkan nation's government and its services
 "FBI's team to investigate massive cyberattack on Montenegro govt services")
Snap cutting 20% of staff as ad sales continue to dry up; shares rise 10%
The parent company of social media platform Snapchat said that it is letting go of 20% of its staff as it reorganizes and tries to reduce costs in the face of declining sales
 "Snap cutting 20% of staff as ad sales continue to dry up; shares rise 10%")
Mikhail Gorbachev, Soviet Union leader who ended Cold war, dies at 91
Gorbachev won the 1990 Nobel Peace Prize for his role in ending the Cold War and spent his later years collecting accolades and awards from all corners of the world
 "Mikhail Gorbachev, Soviet Union leader who ended Cold war, dies at 91")
Global stocks down after strong US jobs data fuels rate hike fears
Global stock markets declined after strong US jobs data fuelled expectations of more interest rate hikes and Chinese manufacturing activity weakened
 "Global stocks down after strong US jobs data fuels rate hike fears")
Inflation hits 9.1% in countries using euro currency as fuel prices soar
Inflation in the European countries using the euro currency hit another record in August, fuelled by soaring energy prices mainly driven by Russia's war in Ukraine
 "Inflation hits 9.1% in countries using euro currency as fuel prices soar")
Russia temporarily stops gas flow to Europe through Nord Stream 1
Russia's Gazprom stopped the flow of natural gas through a major pipeline from Russia to Europe, a temporary move it announced in advance
 "Russia temporarily stops gas flow to Europe through Nord Stream 1")
UN weather agency predicts 21st century's first triple-dip La Nina in 2022
The agency's top official was quick to caution that the triple dip doesn't mean global warming is easing
 "UN weather agency predicts 21st century's first triple-dip La Nina in 2022")
Solomon Islands restricts ships' arrival amid concerns over security pact
The Solomon Islands asked countries to not send naval vessels to the South Pacific nation until approval processes are overhauled, amid concerns over a new security pact between the Solomons and China
 "Solomon Islands restricts ships' arrival amid concerns over security pact")
Saudi court sentences woman to 45 years in prison for social media use
A Saudi court has sentenced a woman to 45 years in prison for allegedly damaging the country through her social media activity, according to a court document
 "Saudi court sentences woman to 45 years in prison for social media use")
Taiwan's military fires shots at drones flying over island near China
Taiwan's military said it fired warning shots at drones from China flying over its outposts just off the Chinese coastline
 "Taiwan's military fires shots at drones flying over island near China")
Malaysia ex-PM Najib Razak's wife seeks to remove judge ahead of verdict
In her application filed on Tuesday, Rosmah cited a 71-page document posted last Friday on a website that allegedly contained a guilty judgment against her
 "Malaysia ex-PM Najib Razak's wife seeks to remove judge ahead of verdict")
Asian stocks follow Wall Street lower after US jobs data signals rate hikes
Asian stocks followed Wall Street lower Wednesday after strong U.S. jobs data fuelled expectations of further interest rate hikes and Chinese manufacturing activity weakened
 "Asian stocks follow Wall Street lower after US jobs data signals rate hikes")
Venus Williams, Emma Raducanu, Naomi Osaka all out in US Open 1st round
The welcome and support for Venus Williams in Arthur Ashe Stadium on Tuesday afternoon were not the same as they were for her sister, Serena, a night earlier; nor was the result
 "Venus Williams, Emma Raducanu, Naomi Osaka all out in US Open 1st round")
4-time Slam champ Naomi Osaka loses to Danielle Collins at US Open
Collins reached her first major final at the Australian Open in January
 "4-time Slam champ Naomi Osaka loses to Danielle Collins at US Open")
UN monitors head to Ukraine nuclear plant amid concerns over radiation leak
A team of international nuclear inspectors was heading to the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant amid international concern of a potential accident or radiation leak
 "UN monitors head to Ukraine nuclear plant amid concerns over radiation leak")
Feds cite efforts to 'obstruct' probe of docs at Donald Trump's estate
The assertion was made in a court filing on Tuesday night
 "Feds cite efforts to 'obstruct' probe of docs at Donald Trump's estate")
Japan PM Kishida apologizes for party's church links, will cut ties
The suspect arrested at the scene allegedly told police he killed Abe because of his apparent link to the church
 "Japan PM Kishida apologizes for party's church links, will cut ties")
Australia wins 2nd ODI by eight wickets, clinches series against Zimbabwe
Leg-spinner Zampa took the last two wickets as Zimbabwe was dismissed inside 28 overs
 "Australia wins 2nd ODI by eight wickets, clinches series against Zimbabwe")
Sale of Warren Buffett portrait raises lesser funds than $19 mn lunch bid
The auction of a high-tech portrait of Warren Buffett didn't come close to matching the $19 million someone paid earlier this year for a private lunch with the billionaire, but it still raised $75,100
 "Sale of Warren Buffett portrait raises lesser funds than $19 mn lunch bid")