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China Coast Guard patrols east of Taiwan amid Japan-Philippines maritime talks
On June 1, 2026, China Coast Guard carried out law enforcement patrols east of Taiwan, protesting Japan-Philippines maritime boundary negotiations.
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Australia to raise minimum wage 4.75% from July 1, affecting nearly 3 million workers
Australia’s Fair Work Commission approved a 4.75% minimum wage increase starting July 1, 2026, impacting 2.8 to 3 million workers nationwide.
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Blake Lively demands legal fees and damages from Justin Baldoni after settlement
Blake Lively's attorneys sought legal fees and damages from Justin Baldoni in New York court after their May 2026 settlement.
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Pentagon designates press office as classified SCIF, bars journalists from entry
The Pentagon redesignated its press office as a classified Sensitive Compartmented Information Facility, barring journalists from entering the space starting June 1, 2026.
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Massive Teacher Protests Disrupt Mexico City Ahead of 2026 World Cup
Mexican teachers led by CNTE faction staged protests demanding pay raises and pension reform repeal in Mexico City before World Cup.
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US discusses expanding nuclear weapons deployments to more NATO countries amid troop cuts
The US is considering expanding its nuclear weapons hosting program to new NATO European countries as it plans to reduce troops in Germany.
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UN warns of likely moderate to strong El Niño developing mid-2026 with global risks
The World Meteorological Organization forecasts an 80% chance of El Niño developing June-August 2026, with impacts on weather and agriculture worldwide.
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South Korean singer Psy referred to prosecutors over alleged proxy pickup of psychotropic drugs
South Korean singer Psy and five others were referred to prosecutors over claims of proxy pickup of psychotropic medications from 2022 to 2025.
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EU agrees on new migrant deportation rules using third-country return hubs
On June 1, EU lawmakers and governments agreed to let member states deport migrants to third-country return hubs outside the bloc.
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Zee Entertainment wins India broadcast rights for 2026 FIFA World Cup and 38 FIFA events
Zee Entertainment secured exclusive Indian broadcast rights for the 2026 FIFA World Cup and 38 other FIFA events through 2034.
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South Korea overtakes India as world's sixth-largest stock market on AI chip surge
South Korea's stock market cap hit about US$5 trillion in 2026, surpassing India’s US$4.8 trillion driven by AI chipmakers Samsung and SK Hynix.
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US-Iran tensions escalate as Iran suspends talks and threatens Strait of Hormuz closure
Iran suspended peace talks with the US and threatened to close the Strait of Hormuz after US strikes on Iranian facilities on May 31.
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AI automation, multi-agent systems, and markdown conversion lead GitHub trends
Today’s top repos highlight AI-driven tools for document conversion, agent frameworks, memory engines, video generation, and web scraping.
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Taylor Swift releases original song 'I Knew It, I Knew You' for Toy Story 5 soundtrack
Taylor Swift released a new original song for Disney and Pixar's Toy Story 5 soundtrack on June 5, 2026.
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Trump signs tariff proclamation cutting rates on steel, aluminium, and copper imports
US President Donald Trump signed a proclamation adjusting tariffs on steel, aluminium, and copper imports, effective June 8, 2026.
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Hall of Fame NBA Coach Rick Adelman Dies at 79
Rick Adelman, Hall of Fame NBA coach with 1,042 wins, died on June 1 at age 79.
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China issues new regulations tightening overseas investment controls to curb tech outflow
China's State Council announced new overseas investment rules effective July 1 to restrict export of sensitive technology and data abroad.
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US Military Coordinated About 70 Merchant Ships Through Strait of Hormuz Without Escort
The US military quietly guided roughly 70 merchant ships through the Strait of Hormuz in May, offering communications and routing advice but no direct escort.
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Stephen Curry Signs 10-Year Endorsement Deal with Chinese Brand Li-Ning
Stephen Curry signed a 10-year endorsement deal with Chinese sportswear company Li-Ning after ending his 13-year partnership with Under Armour.
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Russia launches large-scale missile and drone strikes on Kyiv and multiple Ukrainian cities
Russia conducted overnight missile and drone attacks on Kyiv, Dnipro, Kharkiv, and Zaporizhzhia causing multiple casualties and damage.
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Philadelphia Eagles trade WR A.J. Brown to New England Patriots for draft picks
The Philadelphia Eagles traded wide receiver A.J. Brown to the New England Patriots on June 1, 2026, for two draft picks.
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Alphabet to raise up to $85 billion in equity for AI infrastructure expansion including Berkshire Hathaway deal
Alphabet plans to raise about $85 billion via equity offerings, including a $10 billion Berkshire Hathaway private share purchase, to fund AI infrastructure growth.
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US appeals court blocks removal of transgender troops but allows enlistment ban
A US appeals court ruled June 1 that transgender service members cannot be removed under the 2025 military policy, but new enlistments remain barred.
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US Commerce Department Closes Export Loophole for Advanced AI Chips to Chinese Firms' Overseas Subsidiaries
The US Commerce Department on May 31, 2026, issued new guidance requiring export licenses for advanced AI chips sent to Chinese companies’ overseas subsidiaries, closing a year-old loophole.