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Folarin Balogun scores twice in US World Cup debut, first American with multiple goals in 96 years
Folarin Balogun scored two goals on his World Cup debut as the United States beat Paraguay 4-1 in group play.
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Pasir Ris-Changi launches Changi Delights Card offering up to 50% off at local shops
More than 100,000 Pasir Ris-Changi residents can get up to 50% discounts at 27 merchants with the new Changi Delights Card programme launched June 13.
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FIFA accuses UEFA of smear campaign over abandoned $4.2 billion World Cup rights deal
FIFA accused UEFA of launching a smear campaign tied to a dropped $4.2 billion plan to sell World Cup commercial rights stakes.
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OpenAI launches GPT-6 Astra, its most advanced AI model with enhanced cybersecurity safeguards
OpenAI released GPT-6 Astra on September 3-4, its most powerful AI model with advanced cybersecurity features and a limited initial rollout.
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Six teenage football sensations shine at 2026 World Cup
Around 20 teenagers, including Mexico’s Gilberto Mora and Spain’s Lamine Yamal, are making their mark at the 2026 World Cup.
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Indian Prime Minister Modi begins official visit to France and Slovakia ahead of G7 summit
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi started a six-day European trip Sunday, visiting France and Slovakia and preparing to attend the G7 summit.
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Anwar Ibrahim approves RM250,000 for Sipitang school infrastructure repairs
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim approved RM250,000 for immediate infrastructure upgrades at Sipitang secondary schools.
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Syria begins destruction of Assad-era chemical weapons materials verified by OPCW
Syria started destroying Assad-era chemical weapons remnants on its territory, with OPCW verifying destruction for the first time since 2014.
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Microsoft to impose monthly Xbox Cloud Gaming time limits from November 2026
Microsoft will limit Xbox Cloud Gaming to monthly caps by Game Pass tier starting November, with options to buy extra hours.
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World Cup 2026 sees Scotland win, coaching changes, and Iran faces logistical hurdles
Scotland won their first World Cup match in 36 years while Iran battled visa issues and Tunisia changed coaches after a big loss.
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Haiti returns to FIFA World Cup in 2026 after 52 years amid ongoing challenges
Haiti qualified for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, their first appearance since 1974, despite security and logistical difficulties at home.
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Malaysian Home Minister urges faster scheduling of synthetic drug chemicals under Poisons Act
Home Minister Saifuddin Nasution called on authorities to expedite classification of synthetic drug chemicals to aid police investigations.
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Gabriel Martinelli joins Al-Hilal from Arsenal for £60m on four-year deal
Brazilian forward Gabriel Martinelli transferred from Arsenal to Al-Hilal for a £60 million fee on a four-year contract.
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US July 2026 trade deficit hits $88.6B, largest since March 2025 on tech imports
The US trade deficit widened to $88.6 billion in July 2026, driven by surging technology imports and falling exports.
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Police search for driver after car skids onto pavement in Sengkang
Police are searching for the driver of a car that skidded onto the pavement in Sengkang on June 12 evening.
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Leader of Tren de Aragua gang killed in US-Venezuela joint operation in Bolívar
Héctor Rusthenford Guerrero Flores, leader of Tren de Aragua, was killed in a joint US-Venezuela strike in southern Venezuela.
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Geely to streamline operations by shutting units and focusing on Hong Kong-listed arm
China’s Geely will close or merge some entities and center resources on its Hong Kong-listed unit to improve governance.
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Two Malaysian peacekeepers lightly injured by bomb splinters in Lebanon airstrike
Two Malaysian peacekeepers were injured by bomb splinters during an airstrike in southern Lebanon, prompting tightened security measures by Malaysia's Defence Ministry.
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American businessman Adam Castillo detained in Myanmar over breach of trust complaint
Adam Castillo was detained June 11 at Yangon airport over a breach of trust lawsuit linked to former business leadership roles.
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Timor-Leste President Jose Ramos-Horta begins five-day visit to Malaysia
Timor-Leste President Jose Ramos-Horta arrived in Kuala Lumpur on June 13 for a five-day official visit focusing on diplomacy and cooperation.
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Singapore arts schools adapt curriculum and assessment to integrate AI tools
LASALLE, SOTA, and NAFA update arts curricula and assessments to include generative AI use for creative learning and research.
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Singapore arts students divided on generative AI's role in creativity and careers
Arts students in Singapore express mixed views on generative AI, with some rejecting it over ethics and others using it as a creative tool.
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Toddler in Singapore diagnosed with rare Okur-Chung neurodevelopmental syndrome
A toddler in Singapore was diagnosed with Okur-Chung neurodevelopmental syndrome after developmental delays and genetic testing confirmed the rare condition.
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Veteran New York TV Anchor Bill Ritter Retires After Early-Stage Alzheimer's Diagnosis
Bill Ritter, longtime WABC-TV anchor, retired in June after revealing he has early-stage Alzheimer's disease.