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US proposes mutual halt of attacks between Israel and Hezbollah amid Lebanon conflict
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio proposed a plan for Israel and Hezbollah to gradually cease attacks, with Hezbollah agreeing to halt strikes on Israel in exchange for limited Israeli restraint.
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Japan’s largest firms cut capital spending amid Middle East tensions despite profit gains
Japan’s biggest companies reduced capital expenditure by 3.5% in Q1 2026 despite record profit growth amid Iran tensions.
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South Korea defender Cho Yu-min ruled out of 2026 World Cup due to foot injury
South Korea defender Cho Yu-min will miss the 2026 World Cup after suffering a foot injury in a friendly against Trinidad and Tobago.
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Lionel Tan, Co-founder of Singapore’s T’ang Quartet, Dies at 60
Lionel Tan, violist and founding member of the T’ang Quartet, died on May 31 after battling cancer.
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Three Rohingya suspects remanded over fatal stabbing of 31-year-old man in Simpang Ampat
Three Rohingya suspects, including two women, were remanded over the fatal stabbing of a 31-year-old man in Simpang Ampat on June 1.
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HSBC CEO Georges Elhedery leads efforts to revive Hong Kong investment banking
HSBC CEO Georges Elhedery is actively rebuilding the bank’s Hong Kong investment banking business by engaging 400 major clients and increasing IPO activity.
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Japan's APA Hotels plans US, Pacific Rim expansion with doubled overseas rooms by 2031
Tokyo-based APA Hotels aims to double overseas rooms to 10,000 by fiscal 2031, focusing on US gateway cities and Pacific Rim growth, CEO Isshi Motoya said.
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Vissel Kobe dominates playoff, Chengdu extends lead, Buriram secures Thai FA Cup
Vissel Kobe won 5-0 in J.League playoff first leg; Chengdu topped CSL; Buriram claimed Thai FA Cup Sunday.
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EU Ambassador Rafael Daerr Develops Taste for Tempoyak During Pahang Tiger Conservation Visit
European Union Ambassador Rafael Daerr embraced tempoyak, a fermented durian dish, after visiting a tiger conservation project in Pahang in 2025.
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Major new TV shows debut in June 2026 amid World Cup streaming dominance
HBO, Apple TV, Netflix, Hulu, and Peacock launch major series in June 2026 as World Cup viewership reduces new releases.
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Australia’s One Nation leads national primary vote in poll for first time
One Nation rose to 31% primary vote in late May polling, overtaking ruling Labor’s 28%, with coalition at 20%.
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New Zealand midfielders Ryan Thomas and Joe Bell injured before World Cup
Midfielders Ryan Thomas and Joe Bell will miss upcoming friendlies due to leg injuries ahead of New Zealand’s World Cup campaign.
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TikTok and ByteDance agree to $400 million US settlement over children’s privacy lawsuit
TikTok and ByteDance will pay $400 million to settle a US lawsuit over alleged violations of children’s online privacy laws.
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USMNT coach Mauricio Pochettino uses laptop for tactical review during friendly vs Senegal
Mauricio Pochettino used a laptop for in-game video analysis during a cooling break in the USMNT's 3-2 win over Senegal.
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Yankees score 13 runs in historic third inning against Athletics
The New York Yankees scored 13 runs in the top of the third inning against the Oakland Athletics on May 31, 2026.
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Explosion at Shanxi coal mine kills 82, injures over 120
A blast at the Liushenyu coal mine in Shanxi province on May 22 killed 82 and injured more than 120 workers.
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Berkshire Hathaway to acquire Taylor Morrison for $6.8 billion in cash deal
Berkshire Hathaway will buy homebuilder Taylor Morrison for $6.8 billion at $72.50 per share, a 24% premium, in a deal set to close later this year.
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Malaysian Royals Extend Greetings to Royal Malaysian Air Force on 68th Anniversary
King Sultan Ibrahim and Queen Raja Zarith Sofiah, along with the Sultan and Tengku Ampuan of Pahang, conveyed royal best wishes to RMAF personnel on their 68th anniversary.
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Malaysia's Socso launches Lindung 24 scheme covering over 9 million workers 24/7
Malaysia's Socso began automatic 24/7 social security coverage for more than nine million formal sector workers from June 1, 2026.
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Two brothers die, one injured after Volkswagen crashes near Jempol
A Volkswagen carrying three brothers lost control and crashed into a tree near Jempol on June 1, killing two and injuring one.
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Manchester United agree £70m deal to sign Brighton midfielder Carlos Baleba
Manchester United have agreed a £70 million transfer fee for Brighton midfielder Carlos Baleba, pending a medical this weekend.
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Japan Eyes First World Cup Title After Key Friendly Wins Ahead of 2026 Tournament
Japan qualified for their eighth consecutive FIFA World Cup and aims to win the 2026 title under coach Hajime Moriyasu.
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Asia-Pacific Stocks Decline Amid U.S.-Iran Peace Talk Uncertainty and AI Sector Optimism
Asian markets fell on June 2, 2026, as U.S.-Iran peace talk doubts weighed while AI sector gains boosted some stocks.
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Spain’s Lamine Yamal Recovers From Hamstring Injury Ahead of 2026 World Cup
Spain’s 18-year-old Lamine Yamal is recovering well from a hamstring injury and is expected to play in the 2026 World Cup starting June 15.