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Pakistan intercepts four drones from Afghanistan amid rising border tensions
Pakistan’s military shot down four drones launched by Afghan Taliban into Balochistan on June 30, 2026.
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Over 320,000 Malaysian public university students enrolled in STEM courses by March 2026
Between 2023 and March 2026, 326,419 students enrolled in STEM programs at Malaysian public universities, representing nearly 59% of total enrollments.
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Algerians voted July 2 to elect 407 parliament members amid low engagement and candidate bans
Algerians voted on July 2, 2026, to elect 407 members of their National Assembly amid low turnout fears and thousands of candidate disqualifications.
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US starts deporting migrants to Palau under 2025 resettlement deal
The US has begun deporting migrants to Palau under a December 2025 agreement for resettlement in exchange for funding.
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MLB suspends four players after benches-clearing brawl between Nationals and Red Sox
The MLB suspended Nationals' Cade Cavalli and Miles Mikolas and Red Sox's Willson Contreras and Nate Eaton after a July 1 brawl at Fenway Park.
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KKR and SK to launch $1.3 billion South Korean renewable energy platform
KKR and SK Inc will launch South Korea's largest renewable energy platform valued at $1.3 billion by end of 2026.
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Mohamed Salah resumes training after hamstring injury ahead of Egypt’s World Cup knockout match
Mohamed Salah returned to training on July 1 after a hamstring strain as Egypt prepares to face Australia in the World Cup last-32 match.
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Typhoon Dolphin forces over 1 million evacuation in eastern China, disrupts transport
Typhoon Dolphin made landfall in Zhejiang on August 9, prompting mass evacuations and major transport cancellations in eastern China.
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Iran Halts Oil Exports During US Blockade, Ships Over 40 Million Barrels Afterward
Iran reported zero oil exports during a 50-60 day US blockade, followed by exports of over 40 million barrels after sanctions eased.
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Japan's manufacturing confidence hits highest level since 2018, non-manufacturing also strong
Japan's large manufacturing business confidence index rose to 22 in Q2 2026, the highest since 2018, while non-manufacturing confidence hit a 35-year peak.
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France sets April 18, 2027 presidential election date as Macron’s term ends
France announced April 18, 2027, for the presidential election's first round and May 2 for a runoff after Macron’s final term[s1].
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OpenClaw launches official AI agent app for iOS and Android with remote control
OpenClaw released official mobile apps for iOS and Android in late June 2026, enabling users to remotely control AI agents via their phones.
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Stan Wawrinka loses final Wimbledon match to Matteo Berrettini in four-set thriller
Stan Wawrinka, 41, lost to Matteo Berrettini 6-7(7), 7-6(16), 7-6(7), 7-6(5) in Wimbledon first round, marking his final appearance at the tournament before retirement.
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FTC fines Amazon $2.25 million for failing to help identity theft victims promptly
The US Federal Trade Commission fined Amazon $2.25 million for violating rules on providing records to identity theft victims.
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Singapore's Wing Seong Fatty’s closes after 100 years; Qantas to serve its dishes in lounges
Wing Seong Fatty’s, a century-old Cantonese restaurant in Singapore, closed June 28 due to no successor; Qantas will serve its signature dishes from July 1 at Changi lounges.
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Jordan Spieth links sports betting to unruly fan behaviour at PGA Tour events
Jordan Spieth said sports betting fuels unruly fan behaviour at golf tournaments, citing recent incidents at the US Open and other events.
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Oregon card shop suspends Yu-Gi-Oh tournaments over player hygiene complaints
Chronos Games & Gifts in Beaverton, Oregon, suspended Yu-Gi-Oh tournaments for one week due to multiple player hygiene and restroom complaints.
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Spain readies for World Cup last-32 clash with Austria amid injury and tactical challenges
Spain prepares to face Austria in the World Cup last-32 match with injury concerns and tactical adjustments after topping Group H with seven points.
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UBTech launches U1 humanoid robots for companionship in China starting September 2026
Chinese firm UBTech launched lifelike U1 humanoid robots for companionship targeting singles and elderly, with deliveries to start in September 2026.
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Indonesia closes Mount Bromo National Park as wildfire burns nearly 900 hectares
Mount Bromo National Park was closed due to an expanding wildfire that has burned almost 900 hectares since early August.
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NATO summit in Albania in 2027 faces uncertainty amid US concerns and low defence spending
Plans for NATO's 2027 summit in Albania are unclear due to US resistance and Albania's low defence spending, amid rising demands for higher NATO budgets.
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Nearly 1,700 UK investors sue Binance and founder Zhao for £150 million over crypto derivatives
Nearly 1,700 UK investors sued Binance and its founder Zhao Changpeng for £150 million, alleging unapproved high-risk crypto derivatives sales.
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Switzerland to face Algeria in 2026 World Cup round of 32 in Vancouver
Switzerland and Algeria will meet on July 3, 2026, in BC Place, Vancouver, for their World Cup round of 32 match.
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Frasers Centrepoint Trust to sell White Sands mall for S$467 million
Frasers Centrepoint Trust announced the sale of White Sands mall for S$467 million to Growth Capital, with completion expected by September 30, 2026.