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Gold and base metals swing amid US-Iran conflict and peace deal signals
Gold and base metal prices fluctuated sharply this week following US-Iran conflict escalations and President Trump’s potential peace deal statements.
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Benjamin Netanyahu to run for re-election in Israeli national vote by October 2026
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced his bid for re-election in the national election to be held by October 2026.
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South Korea launches joint inspections of major FX banks amid won slump
South Korea’s central bank and Financial Supervisory Service began joint inspections of major FX banks to probe trading destabilising the Korean won on June 10, 2026.
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Pakistan launches air strikes on Afghan border, killing militants and civilians
Pakistan conducted air strikes along the Afghanistan border on June 9 targeting militants, killing 26; Kabul reports 13 civilians killed.
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Malaysia explores new crude oil sources amid global energy uncertainty
Malaysia is seeking new crude oil suppliers and assures supply until end of July 2026 amid geopolitical risks.
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Asics to spin off Onitsuka Tiger into separate subsidiary OT Group in 2027
Asics announced today it will spin off its Onitsuka Tiger sneaker business into wholly owned OT Group starting January 1, 2027.
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May 2026 second hottest on record globally with early European heatwave and El Niño forming
May 2026 marked the second hottest May globally, driven by an early European heatwave and onset of an El Niño event.
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China's producer prices surge 3.9% in May as consumer inflation stalls at 1.2%
China's producer price index rose 3.9% year-on-year in May 2026 while consumer inflation held steady at 1.2%, driven by energy costs and weak pork prices.
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US to Complete Southern Border Wall Main Structure by Late 2027
Customs and Border Protection Commissioner Rodney Scott announced the wall's main construction will finish by late 2027, with tech installations by 2028.
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Japan's Producer Price Index Soars 6.3% in May, Highest Since March 2023
Japan's Producer Price Index rose 6.3% year-on-year in May 2026, driven by energy, chemicals, and metal price surges.
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Mass shooting kills 12 and injures 9 in Johannesburg informal settlement
At least 12 people were killed and 9 injured in a late-night mass shooting in the Jumpers informal settlement in Johannesburg.
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Nearly 20,000 in Japan protest Trump’s use of anime characters on social media
Almost 20,000 Japanese signed a petition against US President Trump’s unauthorized use of manga and anime characters on social media.
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PETRONAS signs 20-year LNG supply deal with Japan’s JERA starting in 2028
PETRONAS will supply up to two million tonnes of LNG per year to Japan's JERA under a 20-year deal signed in June 2026 in Tokyo.
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Messi scores in return as Argentina beats Iceland 3-0 ahead of 2026 World Cup
Lionel Messi scored off the bench June 9 as Argentina defeated Iceland 3-0 in their final World Cup warm-up match in Alabama.
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US judge urges faster refunds of $100B in illegal Trump-era tariffs
US Trade Court judge Richard Eaton urged the government to speed refunds of over $100 billion in tariffs ruled illegal by the Supreme Court.
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England manages Bukayo Saka's fitness carefully ahead of 2026 World Cup
England coach Thomas Tuchel is gradually building Bukayo Saka back to fitness after an Achilles injury ahead of the World Cup.
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NASA names Artemis III crew including first European pilot Luca Parmitano
NASA announced four astronauts for Artemis III on June 9, 2026, including Italian ESA pilot Luca Parmitano for a 2027 orbit mission.
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U.S. urges Europe to impose Ebola travel restrictions ahead of 2026 World Cup
The U.S. government urged European countries on June 1 to impose travel restrictions linked to the Ebola outbreak in Central Africa before the 2026 World Cup.
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Republican Steve Hilton and Democrat Xavier Becerra advance to California governor general election
Steve Hilton and Xavier Becerra secured the top two spots in California’s June 2 primary to face off in the November governor’s race.
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AI research agents, vector search tech, and computer vision lead GitHub trends today
Top trending repos spotlight AI-powered research tools, Rust-backed vector indexes, and advances in computer vision frameworks.
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US State Department to pilot $750 premium expedited B1/B2 visa interview service starting July 1, 2026
Starting July 1, 2026, the US State Department will pilot a $750 premium service for faster B1/B2 visa interview appointments at select consulates.
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Starbucks explores stake sale and IPO for Japan unit valued up to $3.7 billion
Starbucks is considering a stake sale or IPO for its Japan business, which has about 2,100 stores, as preliminary talks with banks take place.
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Iran launches missile and drone attacks on US bases in Jordan, Bahrain, Kuwait
Iran's Revolutionary Guards struck US military bases in Jordan, Bahrain, and Kuwait in retaliation for US airstrikes near the Strait of Hormuz.
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Graham Platner wins Maine Democratic Senate primary despite controversies
Graham Platner won the Maine Democratic Senate primary on June 9 with about 72-75% of the vote amid controversy.