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PM Anwar to launch LRT3 Shah Alam line June 28; operations start June 29
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim will officially launch the 37.8 km LRT3 Shah Alam line on June 28, with operations beginning June 29 in Klang Valley.
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China Imposes Export Controls on 10 US Firms, Bans 46 from Government Procurement
China on June 22 restricted exports to 10 US rare earth and defense companies and barred 46 from government procurement over US military blacklist actions.
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UK faces record June heatwave with rare red warnings and wide disruption
The UK Met Office issued rare red heat warnings for June 24-25, as record June temperatures hit 36.1C causing school closures and transport delays.
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Egypt beats New Zealand 3-1 for first ever World Cup victory after 92 years
Egypt won its first World Cup match by beating New Zealand 3-1 in the 2026 group stage on June 22.
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Malaysia Airlines and Singapore Airlines launch joint fare products for KL-Singapore route
Malaysia Airlines and Singapore Airlines launched new joint fare products for travel between Kuala Lumpur and Singapore today.
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Former Federal Reserve Chair Alan Greenspan Dies at 100
Alan Greenspan, Federal Reserve chairman from 1987 to 2006, died at 100 from Parkinson's complications, his wife Andrea Mitchell announced.
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UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer Resigns After Local Election Losses, Sterling Weakens
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer resigned amid political pressure after heavy Labour losses in May local elections, causing sterling to weaken [s1,s2].
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Malaysia and Bangladesh agree to deepen ASEAN cooperation on Rohingya refugee crisis
Malaysia and Bangladesh will coordinate through ASEAN to seek lasting solutions for Rohingya refugees, announced leaders at a June 22 press conference.
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Timor-Leste mourns ex-president Francisco Guterres after his death in Malaysia
Timor-Leste declared a week of mourning after former president Francisco Guterres died in a Malaysian hospital over the weekend.
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China adds 10 US rare earth and defense-linked firms to export control list
China banned dual-use exports to 10 US rare earth and defense-linked companies on June 22, 2026.
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China keeps loan prime rates steady for 13th month in June 2026
China held its 1-year and 5-year loan prime rates unchanged at 3.0% and 3.5% respectively in June 2026, marking 13 consecutive months without a change.
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Malaysia Parliament debates economic effects of Strait of Hormuz disruptions and haj reforms
Malaysia’s Dewan Rakyat on June 22 discussed trade impacts from Strait of Hormuz disruptions and haj system reforms for 2027.
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Singapore dollar forecast to strengthen against US dollar in second half of 2026
The Singapore dollar is expected to gain against the US dollar in H2 2026 despite a possible hawkish US Federal Reserve and mixed views on MAS tightening.
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Portugal's Francisco Conceicao says no pressure to pass to Ronaldo at World Cup
Portugal winger Francisco Conceicao said teammates pass to whoever is best positioned, not just Cristiano Ronaldo, after their World Cup opener.
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Thousands Protest in Prague Against Czech Government's Public Media Funding Overhaul
Thousands marched in Prague June 21 to protest Czech government plans to change public media funding and cut budgets by 15%.
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Tesla Model 3 crashes into Texas home killing woman with driving assistance engaged
A Tesla Model 3 crashed into a Katy, Texas home on June 19, killing a 76-year-old woman while automated driving assistance was active.
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Taiwan begins five-day Immediate Combat Readiness Exercise amid Chinese military activity
Taiwan launched a five-day military drill on June 22 to enhance rapid wartime readiness amid increasing Chinese air and naval presence near the island.
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France and Germany agree equal 40% stakes in defense firm KNDS ahead of IPO
France and Germany agreed to hold equal 40% stakes in European defense company KNDS before its planned IPO on July 13, 2026.
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Malaysia to Replace Certificate in Legal Practice with New Practice-Based Bar Course
Malaysia will replace the Certificate in Legal Practice exam with a New Bar Course focused on practical skills starting in 2027.
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Iran and Belgium draw 0-0 in 2026 World Cup Group G match amid travel hurdles
Iran and Belgium played a 0-0 draw on June 21 at SoFi Stadium, with Iran overcoming travel restrictions to secure a resilient result.
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Australia signs A$2.5 billion deal to sell advanced radar system to Canada
Australia signed a A$2.5 billion deal to sell its Over-the-Horizon Radar technology to Canada for Arctic surveillance today.
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Most Americans Oppose Iran War and Doubt Peace Deal as Trump Approval Falls to 34%
Polls show about 75% of Americans say the Iran war was not worth it amid low Trump approval and skepticism over peace deal.
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Moscow downs dozens of drones amid renewed Russia-Ukraine strikes, airports briefly close
Moscow authorities shot down nearly 60 to over 80 drones targeting the city on June 22, causing temporary airport closures.
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Three students killed and several injured in school shooting in Tacloban, Philippines
Two teenage students opened fire at San Jose National High School in Tacloban on June 22, killing three and injuring up to seven others.