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Drone attack kills five Azerbaijani crew members on cargo ships in Sea of Azov
A drone strike on two cargo ships in the Sea of Azov killed five Azerbaijani nationals and injured three others.
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Mother jailed 4 years for supplying methamphetamine and utensils to 15-year-old son
A 52-year-old Singaporean woman was sentenced to four years in jail for giving methamphetamine and drug utensils to her 15-year-old son from January to June 2025.
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UN doubles Lebanon aid appeal to nearly $640 million amid worsening crisis
The United Nations doubled its Lebanon humanitarian aid appeal to nearly $640 million amid escalating needs from the Israel-Hezbollah conflict.
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Middle East conflict drives millions into global hunger as WFP warns
The UN World Food Programme warned today that the Middle East conflict and rising fuel costs are fueling a global hunger crisis.
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Global Food Prices Slightly Dip in May but Remain Near Three-Year Highs
The FAO reported a 0.2% drop in its food price index in May 2026 after five months of rises, keeping prices near January 2023 levels.
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At least 49 die of thirst after truck breaks down in Niger Sahara desert
At least 49 people died of thirst after a truck broke down 80 km west of Assamaka in the Sahara desert in Niger, authorities said today.
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Spain enters 2026 World Cup as favorites with emphasis on team unity under coach Luis de la Fuente
Spain, led by coach Luis de la Fuente, arrive at the 2026 World Cup as favorites, highlighting a family-style team ethos and flexible squad use.
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Jollibee weighs Hong Kong listing for international business instead of US
Jollibee Foods Corp. is considering shifting its planned spinoff and listing of its international business from the US to Hong Kong by end of 2027.
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SpaceX blocks China and Hong Kong investors from $75 billion US IPO access
SpaceX has restricted website access and blocked Chinese and Hong Kong investors from participating in its planned $75 billion IPO amid regulatory concerns.
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AirTrunk to invest $30 billion in India to build 5GW of data center capacity by 2030
AirTrunk will spend $30 billion through 2030 to develop 5 gigawatts of data center capacity in India.
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France opens investigation into alleged torture of French activists on Gaza flotilla
French prosecutors launched a probe into suspected torture and war crimes against French nationals seized by Israel on May 18 Gaza flotilla.
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Four Kuala Lumpur Police Corporals and Taxi Driver Plead Not Guilty to Criminal Charges
Four police corporals and a taxi driver pleaded not guilty to extortion and cannabis trafficking charges in Kuala Lumpur courts today.
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Mount Lewotobi Laki-Laki erupts multiple times, closing Maumere airport in Indonesia
Mount Lewotobi Laki-Laki on Flores Island erupted repeatedly June 5, forcing closure of Maumere airport and grounding five domestic flights.
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Colombian President Gustavo Petro criticizes Trump for endorsing far-right candidate
Gustavo Petro condemned Donald Trump’s endorsement of Abelardo de la Espriella in Colombia’s presidential runoff.
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Japan’s Digital Minister warns of risk of becoming an ‘AI colony’ if development lags
Japan’s Digital Minister Hisashi Matsumoto warned June 5 that falling behind on AI risks turning Japan into an ‘AI colony’ and defended a bill easing personal data rules for AI training.
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Indonesian Finance Minister Purbaya denies resignation amid market turmoil and bond inflows
Finance Minister Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa denied resigning amid market slumps and cited strong government bond inflows as of June 5, 2026.
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South Korean local elections hit by ballot shortages causing protests and official resignations
Ballot paper shortages disrupted South Korea’s June 3 local elections, sparking protests and the National Election Commission head’s resignation.
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US Officials Probe Possible Loophole Allowing Chinese Firms Access to Nvidia AI Chips
US officials are investigating whether policy changes allowed Chinese companies to obtain Nvidia Blackwell AI chips through third countries.
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Former Prince Andrew sublet royal cottages while paying nominal rent, report shows
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor earned private income from subletting three Windsor cottages while paying a symbolic rent to the Crown Estate, a new report reveals.
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Mexico defeats Serbia 5-1 in final World Cup warm-up match
Mexico beat Serbia 5-1 on June 4 in Toluca in their final match before the 2026 World Cup.
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Flooding of faeces and sanitary waste hits five homes in Wellington suburb
Homes in Wellington’s Island Bay were flooded with faeces and sanitary products after an overnight storm blocked wastewater pipes.
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South Korea's Labor Minister Urges Tech Giants to Share AI Profits with Suppliers and Workers
Labor Minister Kim Young-hoon urged Samsung, SK Hynix and other tech firms today to share AI-driven excess profits with suppliers and workers after taxes.
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Broadcom Earnings Miss Sparks Global Semiconductor Sell-Off, Asian Markets Tumble
Broadcom’s weak Q2 earnings on June 4 triggered a global semiconductor sell-off as Asian markets including South Korea and Taiwan plunged on June 5.
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Singapore to host free live FIFA World Cup 2026 screenings at 58 venues nationwide
Over 50 community clubs, five ActiveSG centres, and The Kallang will offer free live FIFA World Cup 2026 match screenings from June 12 to July 20, 2026.