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US Treasury Secretary Bessent confident US GDP growth can reach 3% in 2026
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the economy could achieve 3% GDP growth or higher this year amid ongoing fiscal improvements.
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Grand Theft Auto 6 launches November 19 with single-player only, online mode delayed
Rockstar Games announced Grand Theft Auto 6 will launch November 19, 2026, with only the single-player campaign available at release.
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2026 World Cup features record number of foreign-born players in squads
More than 23% of players in the 2026 FIFA World Cup represent countries where they were not born, a tournament record.
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Germany Cancels F126 Frigate Contract, Rheinmetall Shares Plunge Nearly 20%
Germany canceled its €12 billion F126 frigate contract, shifting to smaller TKMS Meko A-200 ships, causing Rheinmetall shares to drop sharply on June 24.
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China defends ethnic unity law with extraterritorial crackdown on separatism
China's Vice Justice Minister Hu Weilie defended a new ethnic unity law that allows action against overseas separatism ahead of its July enforcement.
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Switzerland tops Group B at 2026 World Cup with 2-1 win over Canada
Switzerland beat Canada 2-1 on June 24 in Vancouver to finish first in Group B at the 2026 World Cup.
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Malaysia’s domestic tourism expenditure rises 15.8% in Q1 2026 on festive travel
Malaysia’s domestic tourism spending grew 15.8% year-on-year to RM34 billion in Q1 2026, boosted by holiday travel during Chinese New Year and Aidilfitri.
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China detains two Japanese nationals over rare earth smuggling in Dalian
China detained two Japanese nationals in May in Dalian on suspicion of smuggling banned rare earth-related goods, Japan confirms.
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South Korea launches app for stalking victims to track suspects via ankle monitors
South Korea launched a mobile app on June 24, 2026, letting stalking victims track suspects wearing electronic ankle monitors in real time.
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Malaysia to fine social media platforms up to RM10 million for age-verification breaches
Malaysia will impose fines up to RM10 million on social media companies failing to meet age verification under the Online Safety Act 2025.
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Japanese PM Sanae Takaichi Heckled at Okinawa WWII Memorial Over Pacifist Stance
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi faced heckling from protesters at an Okinawa World War II memorial event on June 23.
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Amazon Prime Day 2026 Offers Deep Discounts on Popular Board Games Worldwide
Amazon Prime Day 2026 features major discounts on popular board games including Catan, Ticket to Ride, and Azul.
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Top tennis players to restrict Wimbledon media time over prize money dispute
Leading tennis players will limit media commitments to 15 minutes daily during the first week of Wimbledon to protest prize money shares.
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Perkeso achieves over 96% compliance in claims processing for 2025
Perkeso recorded above 96% compliance in processing multiple benefit claims in 2025, with a 99.68% rate under the Lindung Kerjaya scheme.
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North Korean soldier detained by South Korea after crossing border near central front
A North Korean soldier crossed the inter-Korean border on June 23 and was detained by South Korean authorities.
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Malaysia launches plan for commercial cargo and passenger drone services by 2030
Malaysia unveiled a plan to develop commercial cargo and passenger drone services by 2030, starting limited freight drone operations in early 2027.
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Adidas leads Nike in early World Cup jersey sales and store visits
Adidas saw a 70% jump in apparel spending and 47% rise in US store visits during the World Cup's early weeks, outpacing Nike's growth.
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13-year-old boy exits Disneyland log ride vehicle and slides down 50-foot drop
A 13-year-old boy exited a log ride vehicle on Tiana's Bayou Adventure at Disneyland and slid down the final 50-foot drop on June 21.
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Federal judge overturns Trump-era immigration courthouse arrest policies
A California federal judge vacated Trump administration policies expanding immigration courthouse arrests and lengthening detainee holding times.
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Malaysia adopts RM40 pay-per-issue model for new MyKad rollout starting June 2026
Malaysia began issuing new-generation MyKad cards under a pay-per-issue model at RM40 each, with NexG Bhd supplying under a six-year contract.
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FedEx reports fiscal 2026 revenue rise but core delivery margin declines in Q4
FedEx reported $94.7 billion revenue for fiscal 2026 with a 7.7% increase but saw a drop in core delivery margin in Q4 due to higher costs.
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China sharply restricts key mineral exports to Japan after Taiwan remarks
China has cut exports of critical minerals like tungsten and rare earth magnets to Japan since late 2025 amid tensions over Taiwan comments by Japan’s prime minister.
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Trump administration urges Meta to share AI models as OpenAI limits GPT-5.6 rollout
The Trump administration pressured Meta to submit AI models for federal review, while OpenAI restricted GPT-5.6 access to trusted partners at government request.
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Top seed Jasmine Paolini upset in first round at Eastbourne Championships
Jasmine Paolini, top seed and 2024 Wimbledon runner-up, lost to Tatjana Maria in Eastbourne's opening round.