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Indonesia expands central bank mandate to support job creation and real sector growth
Indonesia’s parliament passed a law on June 4 expanding Bank Indonesia's role to include real sector growth and job creation alongside price and exchange rate stability.
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Singapore Airlines limits Business Class seat selection by fare and KrisFlyer status
Singapore Airlines on June 2, 2026, introduced new Business Class seat selection limits tied to fare types and KrisFlyer membership tiers.
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King Sultan Ibrahim urges people-centred development in Kuala Lumpur
King Sultan Ibrahim Sultan Iskandar called for effective governance and balanced growth to improve Kuala Lumpur’s residents’ quality of life.
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US Military Kills Two in Strike on Alleged Drug-Trafficking Vessel in Eastern Pacific
The US military killed two men described as narco-terrorists in a strike on a vessel in the Eastern Pacific on June 3.
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Indonesian rupiah falls past 18,000 per US dollar amid market and policy worries
The Indonesian rupiah weakened past 18,000 per US dollar, hitting a five-year low and prompting concerns over market stability and central bank independence.
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Skypark Sentosa to open Southeast Asia’s tallest dry slides on June 7
Skypark Sentosa will launch two 44-meter Skyslides, including the world’s tallest drop slide, on June 7.
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China and Taiwan Airlines Cut Fuel Surcharges in Early June 2026
China domestic airlines lowered fuel surcharges starting June 5; Taiwan cut international surcharges from June 7, 2026.
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Blackstone-backed Liftoff Mobile raises $437 million in US IPO priced at $23 per share
Liftoff Mobile raised $437 million in its US IPO by selling 19 million shares at $23 each, debuting on Nasdaq at $25.10 a share today.
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Fed Chair Kevin Warsh Confronts Inflation Pressures Amid AI Investment Surge
Kevin Warsh began as Federal Reserve chair facing persistent inflation linked to energy costs alongside strong AI-driven economic growth.
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WHO reports 1.5 million annual deaths and 866 million illnesses worldwide from unsafe food
WHO reported that unsafe food causes around 1.5 million deaths and 866 million illnesses worldwide each year.
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Hong Kong and Uzbekistan Agree on Reciprocal 30-Day Visa-Free Travel
Hong Kong and Uzbekistan agreed June 3 to allow visa-free stays up to 30 days for visitors from both sides.
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Algeria upset Netherlands 1-0 in World Cup warm-up in Rotterdam
Algeria beat Netherlands 1-0 in a World Cup friendly at De Kuip stadium with a late goal by Anis Hadj Moussa.
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Trump signs order easing firing of 8,000 senior federal workers
President Donald Trump signed an executive order on June 3 to ease firing protections for about 8,000 senior federal employees.
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Japan's Yamada Holdings and Edion announce merger plan to form US$16 billion retail group
Yamada Holdings and Edion plan to merge, creating a consumer electronics retailer with about US$16 billion in sales.
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Tech CEO Jamshid Ghomi charged with illegally exporting US equipment to Iran
Jamshid Ghomi was arrested and charged with conspiracy for illegally supplying US-origin equipment to Iran’s military and nuclear sectors.
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France's William Saliba cleared of serious back injury ahead of 2026 World Cup
France defender William Saliba has been cleared of serious back injury and will be managed carefully ahead of the 2026 World Cup, coach Didier Deschamps said.
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Lego Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight launches on Nintendo Switch 2 with Mayhem DLC
Lego Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight releases on Nintendo Switch 2 on September 18 with new Mayhem Collection DLC and Deluxe Edition options.
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Google launches Gemma 4 12B multimodal AI model optimized for laptops
Google released the Gemma 4 12B multimodal AI model that runs locally on laptops with 16GB RAM or VRAM
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Police arrest 46-year-old suspect linked to Geng TR in international operation
A 46-year-old man suspected of membership in organised crime group Geng TR was arrested in a coordinated international operation on June 3.
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Vincent Tan sells 461.65 million Berjaya shares, exits as major shareholder in six firms
Vincent Tan sold 461.65 million shares in Berjaya Corp on May 28, exiting substantial shareholder status in six listed firms.
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Israel approves 2,162 new homes in West Bank settlements despite international opposition
Israel's Higher Planning Council approved 2,162 new Jewish homes in West Bank settlements on June 3, 2026.
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Retail fuel prices in Peninsular Malaysia fall again for June 4-10 week
Retail prices of RON97, unsubsidised RON95 and diesel in Peninsular Malaysia declined for the second straight week starting June 4.
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Hundreds of Libyans protest outside UNHCR office in Tripoli against migrants
On June 4, 2026, hundreds of Libyans blocked the UNHCR office in Tripoli, protesting against migrants and accusing the UN of settling them in Libya.
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UK car registrations hit post-Covid high in May on Chinese EVs and Tesla sales surge
UK car registrations rose 7% in May 2026 to 160,662, driven by strong sales from Chinese EV brands and a 45% jump in Tesla sales.