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Chinese businesses reshape Malaysia’s competitive landscapeEconomy3:50

A growing number of Chinese businesses, spanning beauty salons, restaurants and automotive services, are expanding across Malaysia. Their competitive prices, long hours and digital-first models are attracting consumers, while their rapid growth is worrying local businesses struggling to keep up.

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New York City unveils cover-up over toxic cloudSociety29:38

More than 170,000 pages of records show New York City officials knew air around Ground Zero was toxic after the 2001 9/11 attack, while publicly saying it was safe to breathe. Mayor Zohran Mamdani accuses former officials of concealing the truth to limit liability. Advocates say deaths from the dust have since surpassed those killed in the attack.

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Polls show majority of Canadians support Carney’s handling of trade warPolitics2:15

A series of polls consistently indicates that Canadians support Prime Minister Mark Carney and his government’s response to Donald Trump’s escalating trade war. About two-thirds back the counter-tariff strategy despite possible higher household costs or job losses, while a clear majority support Ottawa’s decision to leave trade talks with the U.S. last month.

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ABC News Live Prime: Sept. 8, 2026Other44:23

Three jurors in the Lindsay Clancy trial speak after a mistrial; Ted Cruz discusses the first RNC Midterm Convention; and Laila Ali presents a new children’s book encouraging kids to find inner confidence.

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Saudi oil facilities attacked as US strikes Iranian tankers amid escalating tensionsWorld13:21

Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen launched a major attack early Tuesday on oil and other infrastructure in southwestern Saudi Arabia, raising fears that regional conflicts could widen and push crude prices higher. The escalation follows IRGC ballistic-missile launches toward two US Navy warships and US strikes on three Iranian crude carriers.

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Nepal flash floods leave thousands homeless as UN appeals for aidWorld2:33

The death toll from flash flooding along the Nepal-China border has risen to 1,400. Thousands of displaced people are sheltering in aid centres with little prospect of returning home soon, while the UN and its partners seek nearly $50m to assist survivors.

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Will Thailand pass stricter gun laws?Society18:50

Thailand is considering tighter firearm controls after a spate of shootings, including an incident in which a 14-year-old student went on a killing spree at school. With millions of legal and illegal guns circulating and deeper violence-related problems, the effectiveness of any new measures is in question.

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Are there still opportunities to negotiate after the latest U.S. trade war move?Economy4:14

New Trump administration bans on Canadian imports, including alcohol and motorcycles, are scheduled to begin Sept. 29. As the tit-for-tat trade war intensifies, former U.S. trade official Ryan Majerus considers whether the deadline could leave room for Canada-U.S. negotiations.

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LIVE: NTSB briefing on Amazon cargo plane crash in MiamiWorld21:57

National Transportation Safety Board officials are providing an update on the investigation into an Amazon cargo jet that overran the runway while landing at Miami International Airport. Five people were killed.

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Who owns Nelson Mandela’s legacy? South African court battle over his artefactsCulture

Nelson Mandela’s eldest daughter, Makaziwe Mandela, is facing court action over her plan to sell personal items belonging to the former president. Some organisations argue the objects form part of South Africa’s national heritage and should not be sold or removed from the country.

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Trump attends 9/11 memorial ceremony for steel beamCulture

President Donald Trump attended a ceremony on Sept. 8 on the White House’s South Lawn to receive a steel beam from the World Trade Center’s South Tower, burned and warped in the 9/11 attacks. The Steel Across America group transported it around the country from May through September for public remembrance. Trump said the beam symbolizes American resilience and the nation’s recovery after the attack.

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U.S. alcohol ban sets ‘dangerous precedent,’ B.C. wine industry warnsEconomy

As the trade war with Canada intensifies, the United States is set to prohibit imports of most Canadian alcohol beginning Sept. 29. Jeff Guignard, president and CEO of Wine Growers B.C., called the move “unprecedented and deeply frustrating” and urged Canadian consumers to support domestic producers.

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Mamdani: NYC officials misled public about air quality after 9/11Politics

Days before the anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks, New York City Mayor Mamdani ordered the release of documents concerning air quality around Ground Zero. Mamdani said city officials had misled the public about air quality after the attacks.

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U.S. bans Canadian alcohol and motorcycles in latest trade retaliationEconomy19:06

The Trump administration is barring imports of most Canadian alcohol and motorcycles and placing 50 per cent tariffs on additional Canadian products. The measures follow Ottawa’s counter-tariffs on nearly $28 billion in U.S. goods, which took effect Tuesday.

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S&P 500 falls as AI worries hit software makersEconomy1:55

The S&P 500 closed lower as Salesforce and other software stocks declined. Hostilities in the Middle East pushed oil prices higher while investors awaited inflation data that could influence the likelihood of an interest-rate hike.

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New York City makes 9/11 health, air quality files publicSociety1:24

New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani released 170,000 records on air quality after 9/11, settling lawsuits with 9/11 Health Watch and ending restrictions on public access to city documents.

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Hallie Jackson NOW — Sept. 8 | NBC News NOWOther1:40:02

Three jurors in the Lindsay Clancy case have spoken publicly since the judge declared a mistrial. The hurricane and tropical-storm warnings were lifted after Hurricane Lowell battered the Hawaiian islands, and authorities established the identities of five people killed in a crash involving an Amazon-branded aircraft.

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