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Merlin the Duck Meets Mexico's President as Pet Jersey Craze Sweeps Nation
Merlin the duck, a viral mascot for Mexico’s World Cup team, met President Claudia Sheinbaum amid a nationwide pet jersey trend.
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China’s LineShine Supercomputer Tops June 2026 TOP500 List, Beating US El Capitan
China’s LineShine supercomputer ranked fastest worldwide in June 2026 TOP500 list, surpassing US El Capitan with 2.198 exaflops performance.
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Malaysia suspends passport services at 71 Immigration offices from June 26 for system upgrades
Malaysia will temporarily close passport counters at 71 Immigration offices nationwide starting June 26 for system maintenance.
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One dead, eight injured in stampede at Amman World Cup fan gathering
A stampede during Jordan’s World Cup match screening in Amman killed one and injured eight on June 23.
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GoTo and Grab to cut driver commissions to 8% in Indonesia starting July 1
GoTo and Grab will reduce commissions for two-wheeled drivers in Indonesia from 20% to 8% beginning July 1, 2026.
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Netanyahu urges Israel to end dependence on US military aid and build own arms industry
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu called on June 18 to reduce reliance on US military aid and develop independent weapons systems.
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SoftBank CEO Masayoshi Son questions Elon Musk’s orbital AI data center plan
SoftBank CEO Masayoshi Son expressed doubts about building AI data centers in space, emphasizing focus on terrestrial infrastructure instead.
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Amazon discounts Kindle Paperwhite and Colorsoft devices for Prime Day 2026
Amazon offers steep discounts on Kindle Paperwhite and Colorsoft e-readers during Prime Day 2026 sale running June 23-26.
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Meta develops Arena, a standalone prediction market app without real money wagering for now
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg has directed the creation of Arena, a new prediction market app using a points system, separate from its social platforms.
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Maszlee Malik accepts debate invitation from Onn Hafiz ahead of Johor election
Former Education Minister Maszlee Malik agreed to debate Johor Menteri Besar Onn Hafiz before the Johor state vote.
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SpaceX launches $25 billion debut investment-grade bond offering amid strong demand
SpaceX announced a $25 billion investment-grade bond sale today, drawing $89 billion in investor demand ahead of a June 26 close.
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Ex-Israeli PM Bennett says Israel smuggled Starlink devices into Iran to aid protesters
Naftali Bennett revealed Israel smuggled tens of thousands of Starlink receivers into Iran in 2021–22 to help protesters maintain internet access.
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EA executive says AI boosts creativity and speeds game development at company studios
EA president Laura Miele said AI has driven a real rise in creativity by removing tedious tasks and enabling faster prototyping across studios.
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Turkey detains 209 suspects linked to ISIS and far-left groups in Ankara raids
Turkish authorities detained 209 people suspected of ties to ISIS and far-left groups in Ankara on June 23 ahead of NATO summit.
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Singapore civil servants to receive 0.45-month mid-year bonus with extra payments for juniors
Singapore’s civil servants will get a 0.45-month mid-year bonus in 2026, with additional one-time payments for junior officers announced today.
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India and US hold two-day talks in New Delhi to finalize interim trade deal
US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer met Indian Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal June 23-24 to advance an interim trade agreement before a July deadline.
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SoftBank-backed Carro plans US IPO with possible Singapore dual listing in 2026
Carro is preparing for a US IPO as soon as June 2026 and may also seek a dual listing in Singapore.
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Dettol apologises after China advert sparks backlash over sexist content
Dettol pulled an advert in China and apologised after social media backlash over sexist themes and calls for boycott.
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Lorry Driver Wong Tuck Meng Awarded for Stopping Runaway Bus and Saving 21 Lives
Wong Tuck Meng used his lorry to stop a runaway bus near Menora Tunnel on June 15, 2026, saving 21 passengers and was later honored in Parliament.
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Australia declines to release reports on Tuvalu Trust Fund climate investments
Australia refused to disclose internal reports on the Tuvalu Trust Fund’s investments, citing diplomatic risks, despite criticism over fossil fuel holdings.
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Indonesia orders miners to supply 2.7 million tonnes more coal amid Java blackouts
Indonesia’s energy ministry directed miners to urgently provide 2.7 million tonnes of additional coal in June after rolling blackouts hit Java.
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US delivers four solar-powered Triton sea drones to Philippines for maritime surveillance
The US handed over four Ocean Aero Triton autonomous sea drones worth $13 million to the Philippine military on June 23, 2026.
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US permits Iran football team early entry ahead of World Cup match versus Egypt
The US Department of Homeland Security allowed Iran's World Cup team to enter the US two days before their June 26 match against Egypt in Seattle.
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Anthropic launches Claude Tag AI assistant integrated into Slack for team collaboration
Anthropic introduced Claude Tag, an AI assistant that acts as a persistent, shared team member within Slack channels, launching today in research preview.