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Iceland Resumes Commercial Whaling, Killing Two Fin Whales After Two-Year Pause
Iceland restarted commercial whaling in June 2026, killing two fin whales after halting hunts in 2024-25.
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At least seven killed and dozens wounded in Chicago shootings over Juneteenth weekend
Multiple shootings since June 18 in Chicago have killed at least seven and injured dozens, including a mass drive-by on Juneteenth.
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Norway beats Senegal 3-2 to reach 2026 World Cup knockout stage, fans celebrate with 'Viking row'
Norway defeated Senegal 3-2 on June 22 at MetLife Stadium, advancing to the 2026 World Cup knockout round with a viral 'Viking row' celebration erupting among players and fans.
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Ukraine strikes Russian oil refinery in Tyumen region with long-range drones
Ukraine launched drone strikes on an oil refinery in Russia’s Tyumen region over 2,000 km from its border, confirmed President Zelenskiy.
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ComfortDelGro launches free autonomous shuttle rides open to public in Punggol
ComfortDelGro began free public autonomous shuttle rides in Punggol on June 22, serving a 25-minute route with bookings via app.
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Marketa Vondrousova banned four years for refusing December 2025 doping test
Former Wimbledon champion Marketa Vondrousova received a four-year ban after refusing an anti-doping test at her home in December 2025.
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Pope Leo XIV criticizes world leaders for prioritizing wars over hunger relief
Pope Leo XIV condemned global leaders for focusing on conflicts instead of feeding the hungry during his June 22 visit to WFP headquarters in Rome.
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US issues temporary licence allowing Iran to sell oil amid peace talks
The US Treasury granted Iran a 60-day licence to export oil internationally while peace negotiations continue in Switzerland.
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SpaceX launches debut bond sale after record $85.7B IPO and reports $100.8B cash
SpaceX announced its first senior unsecured notes offering on June 22, following a June 12 IPO that raised $85.7 billion and reporting $100.8 billion cash on hand.
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Former Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan Dies at 100
Alan Greenspan, former U.S. Federal Reserve Chairman, died June 22 at age 100 from Parkinson's complications at home.
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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 breaks June heat records with severe late-June heatwave causing wide disruption
The UK endured a record-breaking heatwave in late June 2026, with temperatures hitting up to 40C and major impacts on schools, transport, and power supply.
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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.