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Two fishermen rescued after five days adrift in cool box off Chiapas coast
The Mexican Navy rescued two fishermen after five days adrift inside a cool box near Chiapas, Mexico.
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Pinball’s 64-bit Collision Bug Traced to Unreleased Alpha AXP Version on Windows NT
Pinball’s removal from Windows after XP linked to a severe collision detection bug in the unreleased 64-bit Alpha AXP build, says Raymond Chen.
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Unitree targets 4.2 billion yuan Shanghai IPO amid Nvidia collaboration on humanoid robots
Unitree filed for a 4.2 billion yuan IPO on Shanghai’s STAR Market as it teams with Nvidia on advanced humanoid robotics technology.
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Singapore's Minister Grace Fu visits London and Paris for nuclear safety talks
Singapore’s Minister of Sustainability and the Environment Grace Fu toured London and Paris in June 2026 to discuss nuclear safety and regulation with European counterparts.
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Death toll rises to 20 after nine-story building collapses in Angeles City, Philippines
A nine-story under-construction building collapsed in Angeles City on May 24, killing up to 20 people as rescue efforts continue.
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Malaysia and Pakistan sign treaty on international transfer of prisoners
Malaysia and Pakistan signed the International Transfer of Prisoners Treaty to enhance legal and security cooperation.
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Suspected WWII Shell Explosion in Papua Kills Five, Injures Nearly 20
A suspected World War II shell exploded under a stilt house in Papua on May 31, killing five and wounding nearly 20.
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Ecuador announces 26-player squad for 2026 FIFA World Cup
Ecuador named its squad for the 2026 World Cup, with captain Enner Valencia leading the team as they prepare for the tournament in North America.
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Nvidia unveils RTX Spark Arm-based chip for thin laptops and mini-PCs
Nvidia announced the RTX Spark, an Arm-based chip for Windows laptops and mini-PCs, delivering high CPU/GPU performance and AI capabilities.
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Pentagon Fires Stars and Stripes Editor, Publisher, and Reporter Over Editorial Dispute
The Pentagon fired Stars and Stripes editor Erik Slavin, publisher Max Lederer, and reporter Lara Korte for opposing interference in editorial independence on August 21, 2026.
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US Supreme Court allows White House ballroom construction to continue temporarily
The US Supreme Court granted a temporary stay allowing construction on the White House ballroom expansion to proceed despite lower court orders to halt it.
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Russian drone strikes kill 16 at Kryvyi Rih shopping centre, injure over 130
Russian drones attacked a Kryvyi Rih shopping centre on August 21, killing at least 16 and injuring more than 130, including children.
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Hollywood Marks 100 Years of Marilyn Monroe with Events and Exhibits
Hollywood launched a series of events starting June 1, 2026, to celebrate the 100th anniversary of Marilyn Monroe’s birth.
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Tanjong Pagar United Appoints Rajesh Nair as Chairman Amid Management Overhaul
Tanjong Pagar United appointed Rajesh Nair chairman effective July 1, replacing Raymond Tang after poor league performance.
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Singapore National Eye Centre opens third operating theatre at Sengkang clinic
Singapore National Eye Centre opened a third operating theatre at its Sengkang General Hospital eye clinic in early May 2026 to reduce surgery wait times.
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Singapore teen overcomes self-harm through charity's muay thai programme
Sixteen-year-old Kelly in Singapore credits a muay thai programme for helping her stop self-harming after years of struggle.
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Japanese yen nears 160-per-dollar despite record ¥11.7 trillion intervention
Japan’s financial authorities spent a record ¥11.7 trillion supporting the yen, but the currency weakened again near 160 per dollar.
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Datuk Azizulhasni Awang awarded Darjah Bakti by King of Malaysia
Datuk Azizulhasni Awang received the Darjah Bakti, one of Malaysia’s highest honours, from Sultan Ibrahim at the 2026 Investiture Ceremony.
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US proposes mutual halt of attacks between Israel and Hezbollah amid Lebanon conflict
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio proposed a plan for Israel and Hezbollah to gradually cease attacks, with Hezbollah agreeing to halt strikes on Israel in exchange for limited Israeli restraint.
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Japan’s largest firms cut capital spending amid Middle East tensions despite profit gains
Japan’s biggest companies reduced capital expenditure by 3.5% in Q1 2026 despite record profit growth amid Iran tensions.
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South Korea defender Cho Yu-min ruled out of 2026 World Cup due to foot injury
South Korea defender Cho Yu-min will miss the 2026 World Cup after suffering a foot injury in a friendly against Trinidad and Tobago.
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Lionel Tan, Co-founder of Singapore’s T’ang Quartet, Dies at 60
Lionel Tan, violist and founding member of the T’ang Quartet, died on May 31 after battling cancer.
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Three Rohingya suspects remanded over fatal stabbing of 31-year-old man in Simpang Ampat
Three Rohingya suspects, including two women, were remanded over the fatal stabbing of a 31-year-old man in Simpang Ampat on June 1.
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HSBC CEO Georges Elhedery leads efforts to revive Hong Kong investment banking
HSBC CEO Georges Elhedery is actively rebuilding the bank’s Hong Kong investment banking business by engaging 400 major clients and increasing IPO activity.